The Portland daily press., 1881-09-09
HE DAY OF PRAYER.
How t was Observed in Different Sec
lions.

How was Observed in Different Sec
lions.
AUGUSTA.
AUGUSTA, Sept. S.-Gov. Plaisted's procla-
nation, recommending and setting apart the
hours between 10 and II this forenoon as day
OF fasting, humiliation ard supplication to
Almighty God for the Presidents recovery,
was generally observed here. The post office
and banks were closed during those hours and
work was suspended in many of the places OF
business. Union services were held at the
South Congregational church. Services were
also held in the Episcopal church and at the
Christian Chapel
BANGOR.
BANGOR, Sept, S.-There were services OF
prayer at Hammond Street. First Baptist and
First Congregational churches today, and busi-
ness was generally suspended
BATH.
BATH, Sept. 8.-A large congregation gath
cred at the Winter street church today to pray
for President Garfield. A profound solemnity
pervaded the minds of all. During the
services of prayer business was generally sus-
pended.
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Boston. Sept. S.-The day has been gener-
ally observed in this city. In accordance with
its object many places of worship were crowd
ed The Produce Exchange and Clearing
House suspended business from 10 to IL a. m.
as did most places of business. Throughout
the city the schools were closed. Dispatches
from other parts of the State show that there
was general observance.
WORCESTER, Sept 8, S,-Hours of prayer were
observed in many churches here today, all de-
nominations participating. Business was sus-
pended to some extent.
NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, Sept. S.-Today having been
designated by Gov. Cornell as a day OF prayer
for the recovery of the President. it was OBJ
served as such. Many houses of business clos
ed their doors for the day. Wall street was
deserted. The Stock, Produce, Cotton and
other exchanges were closed, while tho Gus
tom House was only open for an hour in the
morning. The sub-treasury, and all banks
both state and national, observed the day oy
closing their doors. The different depart
ments of the city government were closed, as
were all the offices in the Federal Building.
with the exception OF the post office and the
office of the steamboat inspectors. All the
courts were also shut, but the county clerks
and sherffs offices we're open. The different
police courts only held morning sessions. ana
the public schools have been closed until nj on
day next. The general term of the Supreme
Court adjourned till Monday.
Services OF prayer We're held in many
churches of all denominations.
Throughout the state the day was generally
observed as requested in the Governors proc
lamation.
NEW JERSEY.
TRENTON, Sept. S.-The day was appropri
ately observed throughout the state.
CONNECTICUT.
Prayers for the President.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, Sept. 8.-Gov. Bige-
low has issued his proclamation designating
Sept. IL day of prayer for the recovery OF
the President.
MICHIGAN.
DETROIT, Mich, Sept SAIL the public
offices were closed today between 10 and 1.
Meetings were held in all the churches and
prayers offered for the recovery of the Presi-
dent and relief of the suffering from the terri
Bile devastations of fire. At noon public
meeting was held to take steps for the relief OF
the sufferers. Subscriptions amounting to
over $1,000 were taken on the spot and soliciC-
ing and disbursing committees appointed.
VERMONT.
BURLINGsoN, Sept. 8.-Today was generally
observed throughout the state as day OF
prayer for President Garfield. The schools
and public buildings were closed.