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Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02

Deeds filed for record for the twenty-four
hours ending July 2, 1874. as reported for the
HERALD by Judson d Gillette, searchers of
records for Los Angeles county:
c. Schultz ct al. to S. ID. Brownson.-East-
survey, 5. side Pico street, ~ acres, $1,000
III. ). Orme to G. n. .WisOn.-Undivlded "A
OF ~ acres in Sec. IL, T. 2, S. II. IL, W., $500.
Helmap George to Robert MentZell.-50
fe ct square in Vineyard lot ID 3, Anaheim, 50 ..
p. Banning ct al. to A. Jasen.-Lot in BAN
ming Reserve, Wilmington, 81.
S. +. Il. II. Co. to Ramon Velarde, Juan An
dres MARTINEZ, Inocente Valdez, Antonio
Quintana.-Decree of ,ndemnatlon of lands
for right of way through each in Rancho de la
Puente, by 18th District Court.
Hellman DucDmmnn to j. NJ. Perrier.--
Agreement TO Dnvey IL lots in Alanis Vine
yard, tor $40 00i; $500 paid down.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
Certificate of Partnership.

KNOw ALL MEN BY THESE PRES
IN ents that we, Mortimer William Bel
shaw, residing at the town of Cerro Gordo,
County of Inyo, State of California, and Egbert
San Francisco, State of California, and Rem
Nadeau, residing at the City and County of
Los Angeles, state of California, do hereby
certify and declare that we have organized
and formed ourselves into co-partnerShip
for the purpose of carrying on and conducting
the business OF General Forwarding and
Freighting, under the firm name and style of
"Cerro GOrdo Freighting Company" that the
principal place of business of said co-partner.
ship is situated in the County of Los Angeles,
and State aforesaid; that the names of all the
persons interested as partners in such busi-
ness are above stated and signed hereto.
MORTIMER WILLIAM BELSHAW, SEAL
EGBERT JUDSoN, tsEAL.
REM NADEAU, seal.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IT,.
City and County of san Francisco. 80
On this seventeenth day Of June, in the
year eighteen hundred and seventy-four, be-
fore me, N. Proctor Smith, a Notary Public,
in and tor the said city and county, person.
ally appeared Egbert Judson, known to me to
be the same person whose name is subscribed
to the foregoing instrument, and acknowl-
edged to me that he executed the same.
rsrA1l N. PROCTOR SMITH,
Notary Public.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, &C
County of Inyo.
On tins ninth day of June, A. D, one thous-
and eight hundred and seventy-four, before
me, PatrlcK Reddy, Notary Public in and
for the said County of Inyo, residing therein,
duly, commissioned and sworn, personally
appeared Mortimer William Belshaw, known
to me to be the person described in, whose
name is subscribed to, and who executed the
within instrument, and who duly acknowl-
edged to me that he executed the same.
In witness whereof, l have hereunto set my
hand and affixed my official seal at my office
in the said County of Inyo the day and year
first above written.
PATRICK REDDY,
LSEAL.I Notary Public,
Inyo.county, California.
County of Los Angeles. SIS.
On this twenty-second day of June, In the
year one thousand eight hundred and seven
ty-tour, before me, A. w. Potts. County Clerk
and eX-off1clo Clerk of the County Court, in
and for said county, personally appeared
Remi Nadeau, known to me to be the same
person whose name is subscribed to the with
in instrument, and acknowledged to me that
he executed the same.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of said Court, the
day and year in this certificate first above
written.
tsr.11 A. w. POTTS,
t"I County Clerk
and eX-officio Clerk 0fsaid County Court.
lie 23-4W
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
Certificate of Partnership

or THE FIRM OF F. WEBER & CO.,
~ doing business in the city of Los Angeles,
county of Los Angeles State Of California.
We, the undersigned persons, hereby certify
that the above described partnership is COM
post ofthe following persons and no others,
whose names and places of residence are as
follows, tO-wit:
Fred Weber, Los Angeles.
Johannis Sievers, Los Angeles.
John E. EbeIle, Los Angeles.
In witness whereof, we have hereunto set
our hands and seals this 30th day of June, 1874.
+. WEBER. SEAL
JOHANNIS SEWERS. SEAL
JOHN L. EBERLE SEAL
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
STATE OF CALIFoRNI

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Los Angeles.
On this tenth day of June, A. d. one thous-
and eight hundred and seventy-four, before
me, Henry c. Austin, Notary Public in and
peared Marcus w. Childs and Ozro w. Childs,
known to me to be the persons whose names
are subscribed to the within instrument, and
acknowledged to me that they executed the
same
Witness my hand and official seal.
SEAL HENRY G. AUSTIN,
jyl lm-5 Notary Public.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
Certificate of Partnership,

ESlI;H OF RUSSEK & AARON, DOING
~ business in the county of Los Angeles,
State of California.
We, the undersigned persons, hereby certify
that the above described partnership is COM
posed of the following persons, and no others,
whose names and places of residence are as
follows, to wit:
ARNOLD AARON, Old Mission;
EDWARD RUSSEK, Old Mission.
In witness Whereof we have hereuntO
affixed our hands and seals, the llth day Of
June, 1874.
EDWARD RUSSEK, IL. ST.
ARNOLD AARON. IL. s.
junl2 Avs
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
NOTICE OF APPLICATION.
U. s. LAND OFFICE,
U,E If@I I..I,


Los ANGELES, Cal, July /, 1874. (
A PPLICATION HAVING BEEN FILED
"A i'll this Office by Jesse d. Hunter as
purchaser in good faith and for valuable
consideration of certain lands excluded from
The final survey of the Pueblo or City lands OF
the City of Los Angeles, to be allowed to pur-
chase under the provisions OF the 7th Section
of the Act of July %, 1866, the following de-
scribed tracts of land, to-wit: Lots !, p 8, A. s,
and of Section 0. and Lot of Section 4, and
con aiming l59 75-l00 acres.
Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be
had upon said application at the United States
Land Ofnce, at the City of Los ngeles, Cal,
commencing on Tuesday, the llth day of Au-
gust, 1874, at 10 O'Clock A. M, at which time
and place all parties in interest Will be allowed
to Introduce testimony, and cross-eXamine
witnesses touching the claim of said appli-
cant. ALFRED JAMES, Register
j. w. HAVERSTICK, Receiver. jyl lm--5
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
SUM MONS S,

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
l. Seventeenth Judicial District, state of
California, in and for the county of Los An
geles. NJ. Thomas, L. A. Gary, |. ). Smith and
ID. Lewis, plaintiffs, VS.. Isaac Bradley, defend
ant. Action brought in the District Court of
the seventeenth Judicial District of the State
of California, in and for the County of Los
Angels, and the complaint filed In said
County of Los Angeles, in the Office of the
Clerk of said District Court. The people OF
the state OF California send greeting 10 Isaac
Bradley, defendant: You are hereby required
to appear in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiffs, in the District
Court of the Seventeenth Judicial District of
the state of California, in and Tor the county
of Los Angeles, and to answer the complaint
filed therein, within ten days eXclusive OF
the day of service after the service on you of
this summons--if served within this county;
or, If served out of this county, but in this
district, within twenty days; otherwise, with
in forty days, or judgment by default will be
taken against YOU according to the prayer OF
said complaint. The safd action is broughtto to
obtain Judgment of tins Court that defend
ant may be required to set forth his claim to
that part of lot No. 3, block No. 2, of Han
cocks survey of donation lots in Los Angeles
City, California, bounded by Adams ST. Get,
New Main street, and on the southwest by
lands of Grelck, and on the northwest by
boundary line of lot No, 8; and that his claim
may be determined by decree of this Court.
That it be decreed that defendant has no
estate or claim in said land, and that plain
tiffs' title be decreed good and valid. That
defendant be forever barred from setting up
any claim to said premises or any part there
Of That plaintiffs have general relief and
costs.
And you are hereby notified that If you fail
to appear and answer the said complaint, as
above required, the said plaintiffs will cause
your default to be entered, and will apply to
The Court for relief demanded in this COM
plant.
C0o) Given under my hand and the Seal
: SEAL of the District Court of the Seven
w teenth judicial District ofthe State of
California, in and for the County of Los An
geles, this 2d day of March, in the year of our
fhOnSHnu eight hundred 81
ty-four. A. w. POTTS, Clerk.
By C. w. GOULD, Deputy Clerk.
A true copy. A. w. POTTS, Clerk.
BY c. w. GOULD Deputy Clerk.
mv6-2m II. Nj. WIDNEY, Plaintiffs Attorney
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
GOLD REPORT.
San Francisco Markets-By Telegraph

San Francisco Markets by Telegraph.
SAN FRANCISCO, July l.
FLOUR-s5 2595 rs.
WHEAT-Sl 671aC9l so.
BARLEY-New, 81 05ql 75
OATS-Sl 509I 20.
HAY-Si0 GOALS.
WOOL-S2Od32.
ONIONS-75c4Sl.
CORN-S2 w.
HOPS 20c
COTTON-si415.
POTATOES-SI 259l so.
BUTTER-25930c.
CHEESE-l29l5c.
EGGS-1S a27c. per doz.
PEACHES-s2 92 so % box.
FIGS-37950c. "a h.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

County of Los Angeles ss'
On this thirtieth day of June, in the year one
thousand, eight hundred and seventy-four,
before me, A. w: Potts, County Clerk and ex-
oihcio Clerk of the County Court in and for
SAID county, personally appe red +. Weber,
Johannis SieVers and John Z. Eberle, know
to me to be the persons whose names are su o.
Scribed to the within instrument, and
knowledged to me that they executed the
same.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of said Court, the
day and year in this certificate first above
written. A. w. POTTS. County Clerk,
SEAL. and eX-oficio Clerk of said
Jyl lm-4 County Court.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02

son, Mr. Sullivan, Mr.. Greenberg, NJ. G. Her
gy.
Departures-J o. Bachelor, San Juan Coda
and two children.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
Stage Arrivals and Departures.
TELEGRAPH LINE.

Arrivals-H. w. Smith, Mendel Meyer, p. ].
Davis and wife, j, + Burns, Robt Manley and
wife.
Departures-L. II. Titus, Thos. Temple, Miss
Gilman, w. e. Barney, j. NJ. Rivera, A. Re-
vera.
COAST LINE.
Arrlvals-I. Hoffman, Mr.. slaney, j. Wal
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
JULIUS WITTELSHOEFER. SEA
CHARLES RAPHAEL. SEA
STATE OF CALIFoRNIA,

County OF Los Angeles.
On this 30th day of June, in the year 1874,
before me, A. w. Potts, County Clerk. person.
ally appeared Julius Wittelshoefer and Chas.
Raphael, known to me to be the persons whose
names are subscribed to the within instru-
ment, and acknowledged to me that they ex-
ecuted the same.
Witness my hand and official SEAL this 3Oth
day of June, 1874 y. w. POTTS,
SEAL. jyl lm--5 County Clerk.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
Dissolution of Partnership.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ co-partnership heretofore existing be-
tween Rivara, Sanguineti Il Co. is hereby
dissolved by mutual consent. The business
of the firm will be hereafter conducted by the
firm name OF ID. Riv9ra g. Co., who will col
lect all debts and pay all Liabilities of the late
firm. ID. RIVARA.
q. B. SANGUINETI.
A. NIGNOLO.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
C. F. HEINZEMAN, [sEAL.1
III. 5. ORME. SEAL
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Los Angeles.
On this seventeenth day of June, in the
year 1874, Ibefore me, A. w. Potts, County
Clerk, personally appeared c. F. Heinzeman
and II. S. Orme, known to me to be the per-
sons whose names are subscribed to the with
in instrument, and acknowledged TO me that
they executed the same.
Witness my hand and official seal this 18th
day of June, 1874. A. w. POTTS,
fSEAI.1 junlS-lm-5 County Clerk
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
r. g. M. 3. OIL, A.

TTNHE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock
Il holders of the Farmers and Merchants
Bank of Los Angeles will be held at their
office, in this city, on THURSDAY, 18th OF
July next.
Los Angeles, June 20, 1874.
eT-td-2 ISAIAS HELLMAN, Cashier.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
Exports.
Real Estate transactions.

July l.--5 crates rags, so SKIS corn, IL bxs
lemons, bbl whisky, pipes wine, 6sks rye.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

CLARENDON.
A Wismore, S Fernd Slunkard, Hollister
A B Caldwell, Spadra ii II Wakeham, S An
G Serrano, FL Foro Mahen, Laramie
G III Howard, Ranch w Whitlatch, S +
PICO.
r F del Vale ,Cmnls r w Bosworth, S +
w M Bosworthoyr, $ Miss NJ Carmany, F
Diego Miss Z Bosworth do
Miss NJ Bosworth ST Miss " do
Miss \ do Miss Shattueck, do
LAFAYETTE.
Fischer, Anahm Agilduacher, L NietoS
Miss A Hartung, do Fred Hartung Amin
T THartung & son,do N Booth, Azusa
NJ G Cnilds, Ogden Utah
UNITED STATES.
d Davis, Anahm L Warenberg, Anhm
Mrs Amblod ch, ,Anh + a Pulen, do
j NJ Young, Holcomb c L Meacham, Monte
j Douglass, Salt Lake A Ruis, with d Sheriff,
Brayan, Soledad Anaheim
l. Smith, Delos Stain CG Miller, S Pedro
II d Curtis, Prescott A Henderson, Monte
+ Pourosa, S Saby, Ranch
jenkins, Ranch III Morgan, do
A Spuse, N A Palmer, Anahm
j Bower, Arroyo Seco.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
Certificate of Partnership

OF THE FIRM OF c. F. HEINZEMAN
~ Co., doing business in the city of Los
Angeles, county of Los Angeles, State of Cal
ifornia.
We, the undersigned persons, hereby certify
that the above-described partnership is COM
posed of the following persons and no others,
whose names and places of residence are as
follows, to wit:
G. +. Heinzeman, Los Angeles;
II. S. Orme, Los Angeles.
In witness whereofw have hereunto affixed
our hands and seals, this seventeenth day Of
June, 1874.
JETNZEMAN
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
Good Chance.

EoR SALE-A LARGE LOT OF NEW
u Wagons of every description at VERY
Low PRICES. Apply at ALSO SHOP.
my2l-Sn % R. GRAND.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
Certificate of Partnership

~ Raph Ell, doing business in the city of Los
Angeles, county of Los Angeles, State
of Cal .fornia. We, the undersigned per-
sons, hereby certify that the above
described partnership is composed of the fol-
lowing persons and no others, whose names
and places of residence are as follows, to-wit:
Julius Wittelshoefer, Los Angeles.
Chas. Raphael, Los Angeles.
In witness whereof, we have hereunto af-
fixed our hands and seals this thirtieth day OF
June, 1874.
JULIUS WITTELSHOEFER. SEAL
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
Certificate of Partnership

OF THE FIRM OF DOTTER & BRADLEY
~ doing business in the City of Los Ange-
les County of Los Angeles, State of California.
that the above described Partnership is COM
posed of the following persons and no others,
whose names and places of residence are as
follows, to-wit:
John c. Dotter, Los Angeles;
Cyrus H. Bradley, Los Angeles.
In witness whereof, we have hereunto af-
fixed our hands and seals this twenty-fourth
day of June, 1874.
JOHN G. DOTTER, IL. 81
CYRUS H. BRADLEY, IL. 8.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
Board or Supervisors {:

GEO. KINDS, Chairman,
J. n. GRIFFITH, EDWARD EVEY,
L. PALOMARES, +. MACHACO,
JUAN j. GARLIC, Interpreter.
Regular Meetings-First Monday of each
month.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Los Angeles,
On this oath day of June, in the year 1874, be-
fore me, A. w. Potts, County Clerk, PERSONAL
ly appeared John G. Dotter and Cyrus II.
Bradley, known TO me to be the persons
whose names are subscribed TO the within in
executed the same.
Witness my hand and official seal this oath
day of June, 1874. A. w. POTTS,
SEAL. je25-4w-5 County Clerk.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
City and County Official Directory
City Directory.

J. II. Mayor
Office, No. 43 Spring street.
B, Il. IL HARTTEE.. Marshal and Chiefof Police
Office, No IS Spring street.
GEO. r. BUTLER................ -. City Treasurer
Office. Fashion Stables Main street.
A. W. HUTTON. City Attorney
office, No. 81 Temple Block.
NJ. IKE. M SIeTk
Office, No. 40 Spring street.
NJ E. surveyor
Office, Cor. Spring and First streets.
DR.. w. r. LUCKY....CityS Supt Pub Schools
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
Certificate of Partnership

nF THE FIRM OF DOMINGO RIVARA
~ & Ambrogio Vignolo, doing business in
the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Ange.
les, State of California.
We, the undersigned persons, hereby certify
that the above described Partnership is COM
posed of the following persons and no others,
whose names and places of residence are as
follows, to wit:
ID. Rivara, Commercial ST., Los Angeles.
a. NignOlo, Los Angeles.
In witness whereof, we have hereunto af-
fixed our hands and seals this 25th day OF
June, lS74.
DOMINGO RIVARA, (sEAL.)
AMBROGIO NIGNOLO, (SEAI)
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
Board of Education
County Directory.

II. d. BARROWS, President.
NJ. KREMER, Sec'y. G.. w. SMITH.
WM Il, PRIDHAM. j. p. WIDNEY.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County, of Los Angeles.

County of Los Angeles.
On this 25th day of June, in the year 1871,
before me, a. w. Potts, County Clerk, person.
ally appeared Domingo Rivara and Am brogio
NignOo, known to me to be the persons
whose names are subscribed to the within in
strument, and acknowledged to me that they
executed the same.
Witness my hand and official seal this 25th
day of June, 1874.
(SEAL) A. w. POTTS, County Clerk,
je 26-4w-S Los Angeles Co. Cal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
Ju,liciaI Directory:

I. JuuSe
Terms OF Court-First Monday OF Feb,
May, Aug, and Nov.
II. X. =. O'MELVENY Y..Jndge of Probate and
County Courts.
Terms of Court-First Monday Of jan,
Mar, May. July. Sept, and Nov
D D.BICKNELL...Dist.C Court Commissioner
Office, No. 80, Temple Block.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
Los Angeles Library Association:
National Officials.

II. X. w. Postmaster
Postoffice, Temple Block.
ALFRED JAMES.........Reg U. S. Land Office
J. W. HAVERSTICK... Rec. u. s. Land Office
Temple Block.
A. G. MAPPA...D dept Coll U. s. Int. Revenue
Office, No. 4S, Temple Block.
j. r. BRIERLY Y........... Rev. Gauger
Office, No. As, Temple Block.
]. D. UNLAP............Dept. U. S. Marshal
New High street.
A. BRUNSON.......U. S. Court Commissioner
Office, Nos 28 and %, Temple Block.
JACOB A. MOURENHAUT.... French Consul
Main street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
Justices Courts:

wM. II. GRAY Temple Block over w. +. &
Co.'s Office.
JOHN TRAFFoRD. ..Downey Block, Temple
Street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
Common Council:
Chamber of Commerce;
s. LAZARD, PRES.

Meets every Thursday p. NJ. at 3 o'clock, at
Its room, 40 Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02
Wholesale Market.
FLOUR

PROVISIONS,
| FLOUR Nails, u keg.. $50
Superfine. ..... 5%6E h3sl Cand a. doz 50 |
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-02

They have engaged as foreman Of this de-
partment, one of the most experienced Book
and Job Printers in the country; and the
presses will be superintended by a Skilled
Pressman from one of the largest offices in
New England.
, 1874-12-23
MATTHIAS ANDERSEN, Under

DETER MATTHIAS ANDERSEN. Under
dommer og Skriver paa DEN ST.! Thomas
i America gi0r vitterligt, at efter Begj@fing
af Overretsprokurator HEIBERG som Sag
f6rer for A. g. ARRU f0dt BLACKWOOD
og Egtefelle JUAN ARRU iudstevnes
herved / Medfor af dertft erhvervet 9sller-
h0ieste Bevilling Enhver, SOM matte have
ihande en- af MARIA BLACKWOOD ogL
BLAdKWOOD tit M. NJ. GAsTELLI den
3die JUL 1857 udstedt og den code 8. M.
tinglest Obligation for 1857. 81 cents med
Pant i Halvdelen Of Eiendohmen No. 90,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ! Byep Charlotte Analia'
paa St. Thomas, hyilken Obligation .er ASrt-
kommen og s~aaledes, skj0nt indfriet, iikke
kan udslettes af Pantebogen,-fl ct mode
we'd St. Thome ordinaife ssByting dem f0rste
Retsdag i Mai 1876, Formiddag III. 10, for;
med bemeIdte Obligation at fremkomme 'eg
loVlig Adkomst til samme at ,beyiisliggiore,
da Citanten, ON Ipgen skulde mslde sig vii
paastaae ~forl@ynte Obligation yed Dom
mortiiceret. -. 9'FF. ne
Forelaggelse og Layd5sg q AavYet we'd Fr.
3 Juni l7e6. ~ "
Under min pin, Hand % Embsdssegl.
st, T1ome Byagedtoator den SIDE Daseen5er
''s ?. N. ANDERSEN.
Il. .EliG
, 1874-12-23
THURSDAY, January 7.

Foreign Objects TOR Prayer.-The ex-
tension OF religious liberty throughout the
world the prevalence of peace among
nations; the increase of harmony, sympa-
thy, and service among Christians Of all
lands the subordination of international
intercourse, and the increase of commerce,
and of science, to the spread of Christ's
kingdom.
, 1874-12-23
] A A C A.
From the Morning Journal.)

vailing among the native population of the ISL
and Of Antigua. So considerable has distress
been, that the Colonial Secretary has been forced
to go to the Legislature for a grant of money to
be expended on the roads, and thus afford employ
ment to the people. Large numbers of them have
gone to the Hospital and Poor Houses; while
others are receiving weekly doles of money, and
soup tickets for supplies of food. It 10 not q
, 1874-12-23
MONDAY, January 4.

Thanksgiving and Confession Review
Of the past. Prayer for grace to express
gratitude, not only with the lip but in the
life. Humiliation for personal and nation
al sins. Prayer for the riches of mercy,
and power to overcome temptation.
, 1874-12-23

-~>e~~%
The voice of God in His Holy Word and
10 the passing events of His all wise and
mysterious providence calls His Church TO
prayer-believing, united, and universal
Drawer. 81 say unto you that II two OF
YOU shall agree on earth as touching any
thing that they shall ask, it shall be done
for them of my Father which is in Heaven.
81 will therefore that men pray every
where, lifting up holy hands, without
wrath and doubling" "Let US consider
one another to provoke unto love, and TO
good works, not forsaking the assembling
of ourselves together as the manner OF
some is, but exhorting one another, and so
much the more as ye see the day approach
ing"
What grander spectacle or one more in
harmony with the divine will can be wit
messed on earth, than the children OF God
of all nations and of various sections OF the
Christian church united at the same time
and with one accord, in supplicatlon for
the same blessings to their one Heavenly
Father, through their one and only Saviour
the Lord Jesus Christ. This spectacle has
now for many years been seen.
Since the. formation OF the Evangelical
Alliance Society which brings into
visible union and fellowship the children
of God of all lands-Christians have been
accustomed, with increasing encourage
ment and advantage, to set apart the open
ing week of the new year, commencing
with the first Sunday in January, tor spe-
cial supplication on behalf of the Chris
tian church, and of the families OF man
kind. Who can estimate the spiritual
blessings bestowed In answer to the petit
lions that have gone up year by year at
that season from the hearts Of multltudes
throughout the world2 May we not
gratefully connect with these petitions,
the efusion of the Holy Spirit in various
countries, the opening of many lands to
the entering in of Gods word, and the
preaching of his Gospel, as we'll as the
triumphs of His grace in the hearts and
lives of the people. "Thou, 0 God, didst
send a plentiful rain, whereby thou didst
confirm thine inheritance when it was
weary"
The state of the world, and OF the visi-
hle church of our Lord Jesus Christ, sup
plies matter for renewed and fervent inter-
c%ession. In view especially of the con-
t~entions and controversies among Chris
tians. and of the various assaults OF lntidel-
ity and superstition upon our Bible our
Sabbath, and our evangelical faith, let us,
if spared, meet the New Year in the spirit
of humble faith and unfeigned love- and
~inaugurate its commencement with devOut
and combined supplication with one &C
cord" at the mercy seat of God, such as
will .entitle us to expect the tulflment OF
"His exceeding great and precious pro-
misses"
We therefore cordially and with all ear
nlestness, invite you to repeat and perpetu-
ate, the observance of the Annual Week OF
Prayer and by giving publicity to this
Invitation, ~endeayour to promote It's OBJ
ssrvance in your city, town, or neighbour