The New York herald., 1862-12-26

from every place, and filled the church till could con-
tain no Father Francio the indeatigabls PASTOR
oesassd at high mass. The choral service began with
singing By the boys Of the choir trained with care and
psriecson Dy ). Lorets, the accomplished ors.nns
called tho Broken Promiscn the words being written
~ ne Rev. Dr.. Cummings, and the music BY Loretx
iunteer choir which has been in training over twelve
months, made their hrst ebrt In public yesterday morn
thai Father asco has secured for his church the best
musical talent in 6outh Brooklyn. In short time this choir
will 30 second TO none. Immediately before the Offer
tory Madame 6tephani-the leading soprano OF st. Pc
ters-sung one OF Pacini's touching competitions, with
the taste and elegance Of an accomplished artis She
out his notes soft and beautiful flute Father
Francioi preached appropriate sermon the Natvi
unceasng services TO this splendid church. and for the
proficiency which he has brought the volunteer choir
formed by the talented young ladies' OF South Brooklyn
st. Peter and 81. Paals Church, Will
lfamsburg.
There was an immense congregation at this church
ather Maone) yesterday morning TO join in the usual
solemnitiee Of the nativity. High performed
AZ nan past ten O'Clock. The choral services were con-
Quoted IN .he most excellent manner. The full choir At
acnea 10 ne church took part in the musical exercises
ana III aadHion TO the fine music Of the organ the
band OF Herr JOS No took active part in the musical
st. Bridget's Church. a,s
The music yesterday at the above Roman Catholic
church, Rev. Mr. Mooney, pastor was excellent. The
church Of the neatest decorated in the city The
OF fifty voices and full orchestra Father Mooney has
adopted the voluntesr system Of singing in his choir
his and
perfect success. fr
Christmas In Brooklyn.
This anniversary observed in about the usual man
The places Of business closed and the
presented Sunday like appearance. Nothing Of
usual ranspred TO break the monotony Services
held in several Of the churches and the annual fs
tvities took place the charitable institutions and Sun
skating The custodans Of the numerous ponds about
the outskirts had made great preparations for the h0
~ the weather was too mild for full enjoyment OF the
sport anticipated During the early part Of the day skat
ing was tolerable but long before night the ice was
pretty well used up Tho Washington Captolin Nassau.
Union and Willow ponds were all well patronized.
Thousands avaed themselves OF the opportunity present
standing the obstacles in the way from appearances.
everybody did SO. There may be better luck New
Years Day-at least such 10 the desire Of every
skater.
Christmas I'm the Capital.
THE CHRISTMAS DINNER At THE MILITARY HOSPITALS.
WARRINGTON, Dec. 25, 1862
withstandng the presence here vast floating popua
on Most excellent order has been preserved and by
the joint efforts Of the Provost Guard and the Metr0po
tan Police, peace and quiet have been maintained
The churches have all been well filled, and the ladies
who have oo-opsrated With Mrs. Lincoln and Mrs. Smith
In providing entertainments for the sick and wounded
soldiers have been fully repaid for benevolent efforts
Sy the happiness produced.
The government departmsnss were all closed To- day,
and business generally suspended.
Tho chrstmas dinner at the hospitals was the most
Interesting event Of the day in this city. The public
contributions for this object amounted 70 ten thou
sand dollars, which applied In the best by
Mrs. Caleb B. Smith, who was the almonsr Of this
noble charity snd shs nrst 70 sueSess % ths paA
lic Her efforts crowned with ssccsss There was
sunshine in all the hospitals to-day, although rscen
accession Of wounded prevented thsfestve display
which would Otherwise have been made.
The large hospitals have p6esvsa two or tAsss
hundred each q the severely wounded men from
Fredericksburg. Some Of them are At the point
Of death, and some were dying while the con.
valescents were eating their Christmas dinners. OF
course Il would have been . cruel mockery to
have decorated the hospitals and put on . holiday
guse under such circumstances In some Of The wards
Of the Armory Hospital evergreens had been put up in
the night without awakening the PATIENTS thus produc
Ing an agreeable surprise
The managers Of the hospitals generally limit
ed themselves to Furnishing substantial CON-
forts and wholesome Injuries to such as were
able to partake Of them. In the Patent once
Hospital The bill or fare comprised turkeys chickens
vegetables, rice, plum pudding pies and fruit This is
fair sample Of all. The supply ABUNDANT and the
edbles well cooked
At four O'Clock Chaplain Denison distributed Christmas
books TO the patients.
Tho twelve hundred patients at Carver Hospital were
amply provided. Tho Quartermasteys' Hospital was
cared for under the supervision Of Captain Snow.
Since July last the Trinity Church Hospital has been
superntsnded by several ladies' permanent residents Of
The city, who have during all that time furnished the
nvalds with their hands necessary decaces three
times week.
While at the Armory Hospital to-day the President
shook hands with nearly all the nvads spoke words
Of kindness and encouragement 70 each.
President Lincoln visited Armory Hospital and others
Unexpectedly and His visit productive
Of much pleasurabe excitement 10 the wounded soldiers
as well az qualification TO himself.
The weather is fine.
Christmas in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 25, 1852.
Christmas was generally observed in this city, not
wthstandipg the unpeasantness OF the weather The
general topics Of the day referred TO in the pupts
and the soldiers at the different hospitals well enter.
tanned by liberal public.
Coroners' Inquests.
FATAL SrABmNa ATFRAY THE NNErxKSm WARD
About two O'Clock yesterday morning occurred in
a shanty in Forty fifth street, Fourth avenue, be-
tween q number of half intoxicated laborers In which
one Michael Heaney stabbed in the neck Policemen
Tennant and Schneider Of the Nineteenth precinct
veyed the wounded Bellevue Hospital but before
they arrived at the building Heaney bed TO DEATH The
officers subsequently arrested James Mailey and Owen
Keee suspicion Of having been engaged in the assault
and locked them up the station house await the
suit OF the Coroners investigation. Four witnesses,
named Bridget McQuade, Mary Keefe, Pat Murtagh and
Hannah Roach also taken into custody and detained