New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-07
PRAYERS FOR THE PRESIDENT.

PRAYERS FOR THE PRESIDENT
PROCLAMATION BY GOVERNOR coRNELL-sERy1cEs
HELD IN ALL PARTS OF THE CoUNTRY AND
UNIVERSAL soLICITUDE SHOWN.
ALBANY, Sept. 6.-The following was issued
this afternoon:
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER. ALBANY, Sept @. 1881.
For the purpose OF enabling the people unite With
th@se 4 other staes in petonng the Ruler Of the UNI
United statcs the Sth day of SeptS mber instant ber
y set aar nd designate day Offsting and prayer
@bendsq @ ana ne people in their usual places Of worsp,
t nuPy y tlelr isgs and reyerently suppl
peril which now appears imminent, may be aveIted
plee recovery of the Presidents attn and sIreRs
M NAY .e oesng Of A9lghty God rest upon the stricken
civ n Under ny y hanG and seal at the Capitol IN tho
OF our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighyns
By the Gsvernor-HENRY T. ABIII
The meeting for prayer behalf Of the President was
largely attended From twenty twenty five PRAYERS
markabe for their earnestness and Importantly me
bulletins announcing the departure OF the PTesiaeEt
from the White House and the
read at the opening and close OF the meeting.
fHILADELPHIA, Sept. Elm accordance with the
proclamation OF the Governor the churches OF oit
were generally thrown open between the hours OF 10
and II this morning for worship for the recovery Of
President Garfield AZ Harrisburg was entirely
suspended from 10 O'Clock until noon Services were
mens The dispatches relative to the Presidents iour-
ney were read from number Of pulpits L. most 5her
suspended during the hours named "'-O ''''S -
PIrTsBURG, Penn, Sept. 6.-in accordance with tls
recommendation o. Governor Hoyt Union services VIA
held in the different churches throughout the c'tv this
morning from 10 until IL O'clock the purpose OF ask-
ing Divine aid in restoring President Garleld n e and
houses closed, aud Tie day generally bcias
observed as one OF prayer.
SCRANTON, Penn. sept. 6.-There a general sus-
pension Of business here to-day between 10 and II
o'clock and services held In tho churches 70 pray
for the Presidents recovery.
WILKEsBARcR Penn, Sept 6.-The Mayor OF this city
Issued proclamation tbis morning agreeable the IN
nouncement of Governor Hoyt and il was generally OBJ
served. Special prayermeetings held I'm all thu
churches aud public halls Of This place and vicinity
covery OF the stricken President.
CINcINNAT Sept 6.-The proclamation OF Goveraor
Foster observed by meetings for prayer the Chs
tian churches, and union meeting also held in Go
First Presbyterian Church from 10 to - O'Clock The
public schools were dismissed The Mayors Office and
all the Government Offices closed and deep interest
felt in regard Presidents Journey
County Convention prayer was offered hy DR. Kunaler
who made most ferVcnt petition for the recovery OF as
President After the prayer, motion, the convention
gave three cheers foT President Tie conven Ion
assassination and extending sympathy to Mrs GarAold-
CoLUMDUs, Ohio Sept 6-Relgious services were
held ia several Of the churches here from 10 II
o'clock to-day, a1i many prayers offered for ths
recovery the Prcs dent The bulletin boards wero
eagerly watched by anxious crowds and each dispatch
telling OF The eyoraole prsgTess in the Presidential
discussed The feeiin, that the President viii recover
10 pcTmeate all classes, aud nothing bat hopeful
expressions were heard to-day.
CHICAGO, Sept. 6The church services and union meet
ngs to-day for the purpose OF invoking Divine aid for
Presidents restoration to health, well al ended sad
ferventy participated in Business was generally
pended in the public offices. business boards etc The
announcement of the easy trip % the Presdont TO Long
and his improved condition rs the subject OF eresn
rejoicing 10 thousands who eagerly inquire Tor accounts
of his progress.
ATLANTA Ga. Sept. 6--In response TO the Governors
OF her
to-day with the members Of the General Assembly and
citizens 10 offer prayers for the recovery Of Presaens
Garfield Religious services held, and addresses
and prayers made by leading ministers OF the city
WILMINGTON y. c.. Sept. 6.-To-day very generally
rived hero OF PRAYER for the recovery OF he
President Services held in all the churches in
cordanoe with the proclamation OF the Governor snd
between and Il o'clock the hours devoted religious
services, business was almost entirely suspended
the fact that nearly all The barroOms were closed.
RALEIGH, n. c., Sept 6.In accordance with the Cow
ornor's proclamation to-day generally observed here
as day of prayer the President Federal and state
buildings and Offices Of manufacturers, &c, closed
Impressive servioesNrere held al the churches.
CONCORD, y. H., sept. Ex-Governor Bell has desig
mated hours from 10 o'clock til Of Friday. sop
tember time Of humiliation and Of prayer for The
| recovery OF the President
| AUGUSTA Ga. Sept. 0.-The day OF prayer was very
generally observed here. The Mayor issued proclana-
tion and all the public offices banks and many stores
were closed. Services held in The churches ana
prayers offered for the restoration OF the President TO
| health. pastors mentioned mat TIE NOuAllng OK
the President had the eect OF cemenng the sections
| together one people.
san FRANCISCO. Sept. Ga special service OF prayer
for the recovery the President held this morning
I'm the han OF the Young Mems Christian AssociG ton
| The Minstenal Union present ia a body. Every
seat in the occupied aud crowds forced 70
| stand.
INpIANAPoLIs Sept 6.-Rcligious service held,
in obedience 10 the Governors proclamation, in num-
bcr of the leading churches to-day, and prayers we're
offered behalf Of the President Many OF the business
! houses were closed from 10 To l2 o'clock
| CIEvELAND, O, Sept 6-Business generally sus-
pended throughout Northern Ohio between 10 O'Clock
| and noon to-day, while people OF all denominations
gathered in their houses OF yvorship in town and conn