The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-26
City Intelligence.

CHRnrMAs DAr.-Many youngster woke up yester-
the night before at the head OF his bed stuffed full of ali
sorts OF presents for the Christmas left there by that
ubiquitous parsonage old Santa Claus who has the pc
cuary happy faculty OF being able to descend nearly
every chimney in the land, on Christmas Many
happy faces were lighted up with radiance Of smiles
TO wish merry Christmas" to every they met And
despite the gloomy weather without, it merry day.
broker to the house of poorest day aborer every
body was happier for Christmas There not face
but shone brighter not heart but beat lighter for it
more kindly feeling was diused among all people
the lowest and they hoba nobbed their glasses Of
blueruin" in the grog.shops they wished each other
merry Christmas" In the morning, many of the
churches open and those who felt inclined at
tended, to commemorate the birth of Him who was born
in Nazareth eighteen centuries ago, and mission
whose BIRTH life and precepts is yet to spread happi
ness over all the dark spots OF EARTH and make the
wilderness bud and blossom as the rose tree
After church service in the morning. the day given
up to mirth and merriment All sorts of exhibitions,
from penny peepshow up to theatrical performance,
entered and give them hours pleasure return
it. But, oh! the huge piles of eatables that went the
liable. Turkeys, geese ducks and fowls Of every de.
scrption-venison, beef, mutton, oysters preserves
fruits and cakes OF all kindseveryhing that good
to eat were scattered over tables from the highest
the lowest OF our citizens famiiies-and the hearts of
young and old we're made merrier, and better terms
with all the world for the Christmas dinner The eve.
ming was spent in parties balls pleasant family gather
ngs, at theatres, and other places of men and
probably by this morning all who have
have slept them Off and awakened refresh
ed and made better by Christmas
FRE-A fre broke out, yesterday, about o'clock at
the house No. 203 Fulton street. which was
without much damage being done
BowERY DTrIcuLrigs--We understand that there
was quite an emuefe took place Christmas Eve at one
Of the most distinguished places of public resort in the
Bowefy the principal participants in which includes
gentleman OF some considerable puglistc notoriey and
one or two equally distinguished in the profession" to
changej-a pistol presented and other equally serious
manifestations occurred, when the parties came TO
Barney" and the whole matter was satisfactorily and
equally adjusted This Of all other methods is the better
way to settle Difficult les, particularly when the end
will not justify the meansa
,. IRISH EmoMsr socInKY', BAlL.-The ball going
pubic are reminded that Monday evening next tho
irish Emgrant Society will give their second annual
ball at Nblo's. To those who attended the ball of this
society last year. only necessary to announce the
factbut TO those who did not we would say that il will
be attended by all the wit, beauty and Ashton Of the
CITY, announcement that guarantees pleasant even.
ing, and will be sure to draw a full attendance
SABBATH School MISSIONARY ASSOCIATE. OF rur
CENTRAL PnEssYTERrAS CHURCH IN DaooMg srRyyr-
We attended the exercises OF this association a. the Cen
trial Presbyterian Church Yesterday The ANIMAL renor,
having been submitted, the Rev r. Thompson deliver.
ca an address replete with interest and given in the pc.
GUITAR ana orcible style properly belonging the man.
ner and elcquence OF this gentleman After which IN.
children, under the immediate INSTRUCT, ion Of Mr. Brad
:. Let the song of praise and gladness
Ring to earths remotes boundp
IN a very becoming and handsome manner The Raw
VIM Adams, pastor Of this congregation entered into
general review OF the usefulness and effect resulting
om ,he establishment oil sunday schools and
ga az length upon tho duties a common bro.
therhood to the benighed and gnoat in other portions
Of the United states Master 0overneur NJ Smith lad
OF about 10 years OF age delivered an address which
together with that given by Master Edward Weed (of
winch we have full and faithful copies though unayod
ABLY crowded out from the press other matter1 and
other interesting ceremonies concluded the Teliaious
services OF the day. collection was then taken IN 10
a 10 tne dissemination of the objects for which this as
CoRoHrPs orrIcr, Dec 25.--Sudd,n Dea,h-Tbe Go.
roner was called to hold inquest at Pier No O. Fast
river, on the body Of Hership King who laid on boa
he brig Gordon. The inquest will be held TO-DAY wv"
Died Suddenly Also, on the body Of Hannah Ieddno
VINO died suddenly Yesterday morning, at No 726 Wash
ingtonstreef An inquest will be held today