The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-06-02


Brooklyn Academy OF Music.
GRAFTON BY DR. J. p. sAYTHE.
The Academy Of Music in Brooklyn well filed
yesterday. The occasion Grafton by DR. smythe,
the English temperance orator, abraham Lincoln"
The Honorable the Mayor Of Brooklyn occupied the chair
and introduced the gentleman his audience
amid loud applause.
The Grafton Of most soustirring nature and fire.
quently called out the enthusiasm Of those present.
From the 'cradle to the grave" step by step,
the lecturer accompanied late chief. He
pointed out bis humble parentage, the almost
menial occupation Of his earlier years, his thirst
for knowledge his untrng perseverance, his extraord
nary success, profound ability and martyr end. At
the conclusion of the lecture collection made for
the benefit Of the Baptist Mission in East New York,
which is becoming densely populated
The learned gentleman started for Europe at six
Svs an or
audience the virtues and greatness Of him who is gone,
as We would desire NO better testimony to his worth than
the ono We have had the pleasure OF hearing from Dr.
Smythe
Observance Of the Day In William sburg.
Yesterday very generally observed in the Eastern
District day OF mourning account Of President
Lincoln, in accordance with the recommendation Of
President Johnson Business almost entirely sus
pended The churches were well attended snS in all re-
spects the DAY had the appearance OF the Sabbath.
: Observance Of the Day I'm New Jersey.
JERSEY CITY.
In accordance with the recommendation of President
johnson yesterday very generally observed In Jersey
City by suspension of business Services held In
many Of the churches which well attended There
many people in the streets but the utmost order
and quiet prevailed and not single arrest was made
during the day. The running OF nearly all the local
trains on the New Jersey road was suspended
HOBOxEN.
The business places in Hoboken generally closed
but the main thoroughfarcs were thronged with many
thousands of people, from New York. who there
to enjoy day in the country. As far as known nothing
Of a disorderly nature occurred worthy OF note
Among the Rebel Prisoners.
Religious services held among the prisoners Of
war Hars Island yesterday The request of several
OF the late rebels that minister should be in
vited to address them approved by the officers
Command Of the post, and Rev Robert Lowry, United
States Chaplain at DE Camp General Hospital accord
ingly went at eleven A. NJ, and conducted appro-
pirate exercises which were attended by nearly two
thousand of the prisoners, who joined in the singing,
kue during the offering OF the prayers the FIRST Of which
for the President OF the United Sates andaye good
attention TO the address The New York Bible Society
Tract Socsty has recently furnished them with
thirty dollars worth OF their publications which
fully treasured and constantly read
Observance Of the Day I'm Washington.
wAsuNeroS, June !, 1855.
Fast day has been very generally observed here There
entire suspension Of business, both public and
private. The churches were fairly attended, but the
heat prevented many from bong present President
johnson attended the Rev. J. q. Buffers Lutheran
church The pastor preached from the Ninety fourth
Psalm twentieth verse-"Sball the throne Of niquty
have fellowship by lawf" Tho discourse was review OF
the attempt by the rebels to establish nquitous gov
eminent, which attempt the legitimate cause of
the act which caused mourning to-day, and he
thanked God that had sgnally failed Of it's anticipated
effect There has been entire absence Of news and
the streets have presented sabbathlike appearance
with even more than the usual Sabbath dulness.
Observance Of the Day In Baltimore.
BArrnous, June !, 1895.
The days was observed here by total suspension Of
business. The churches were ell open.
Observance OF the Day in Boston.
BosroS, June l, 1905.
The public commemoration Of the death Of President
Lincoln to-day Of the mos. imposing demonssra
tions that has taken place In Boston The military
and civic procession nearly hours in passing
given point. The buildings were draped with emblems
Of mourning and thousands upon thousands thronged
the sidewalks by which the procession passed The
memorial services in Music Hall commenced at four
o'clock and consisted Of Introductory the organ
prayer by Rev. E. B. webb; dirge, Mourn 20 aniIctcd
people, from Judas Maccabeus, by the Handel and
Haydn Societies OF six hundred voices readings from
the scrptures, by Rev. W. H. Cudworth and singing Of
the choral "Cast thy burden upon the Lord Charles
Sumner was introduced TO the vast audience and de.
livered euoey upon the deceased President The SER
vices closed by singing hymn written by o. W.
Holmes and the Benediction The day was beautiful