Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-26
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Yesterday morning, before the sun had
tinged the eastern horizon With its golden
hue, ahd before Santa Claus had finished his
work Of HlliUg the stockings Of the little
ones, to make glad their childish hearts,
Christmas was ushered in with refrains from
serenaders, ringing Of bells, and drunken
orgies, commingled with the annual
1--WE won't 90 homo till morning"
The pale light of daybreak was soon sue
the bells were resting, the songs of the vO-
taries of Bacchus had died out, the sere-
naders had sought their homes, and quiet
reigned without. indoors, however was
ringing with peals of laughter and delight,
and greetings Of "Merry Christmas" Many
little stocking was found stored from Santa
Claus endless stock. Christmas trees were
crowded around by inquirers, searching deep
into the foliage of the branches, to see if
there was any object which had not been
observed, and wondering in innocence and
joy how it had been Brought down the
chimney.
The streets were assuming lively appear
ance; toy.shops and confectionery establish
NJ ents were preparing for busy day. Al
ready one or two little customers had made
purchases, and the morning predicted a
pleasant day.
The bells again sounded the Inauguration
of the anniversary of the birth of Christ,
which seemed a signal for a general out
pouring Of the people, old and young. AS
the day advanced the crowd increased, some
vending their way to church, others to see
the sights, some going on visiting excursions,
and all bearing in their face q happy well
| come to Christmas. "
The different places of worship in the city
were largely attended. The words OF truth
and righteousness from the minister, were
impressive, and brought TO mind the birth of
| Jesus in Bethlehem, In a stable, his deeds
through life and his final sufferings in Geth-
| Eemane and on Calvary. In many instances
| the diecOurses were most eloquent.
Dinners were next in order, We don't
feel as if we could do this subject Justice If
there is any day in the year when a good
dinner must be had, that day is Christmas.
Epicures welcome its approach, feeling as
sured it will bring a meal replete with dishes
not found in the bill of fare any other time.
| The hotels made their best efforts; the cooks
| surpassed even their greatest. expectations,
and the dinners lacked nothing the mind
could desire. The Burnet House spread a
table which was covered with feast "fit for
the Gods" The Spencer House was equal
10 the occasion. The broadway" with the
merry, good humored host, was the scene OF
wonder when the gong sounded. The Glib.
con House made splendid display, which
could not be astonishing when we kno W
Geoffroy is there. The Madison and Walnut
street Houses we're not whit behind their
neighbors. The United States and Galt
Houses also prepared to meet the emergency
Olher displays of cooks abilities were made
in eating houses and saloons
| The afternoon saw the streets crowded
with pedestrians, male and female, old aud
young. Children with their laughing faces
were running here and there, with hands
filled with candy, toys and presents of va.
rious kinds. By this time the "roughs'
were pretty we'll "setup" and they staggered
along frequently with imprecations upon
JEFF. Davis and the Southern traitors, and
hiccuping an eternal fidelity to the Union
and Christmas. The different places o.
amusement in the city were filled to over
flowing at night. Over the Rhine the scene
presented was indescribable. The lager beel
houses and the gardens, with their attrac
tions, were visited by thousands. Wine and
lager passed in perfect stream. Abou
nine o'clock the weary and tired participants
of the days hustle sought their homes, ant
the streets contained only the "fast ones
who were on the same old spree began thu
night previous with reassertions of not go
ing home until morning. The day, all il
all, was pleasant one, and will leave al
impress generally which can not be soor
obliterated.