The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-24
CH RIS T MAS.
CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVITIES.
Splendid Decorations I'm the
Churches.
ME SERVICES TOMORROW.
Calamities Of War and Bless
ings Of Peaee.
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0Aoims OF the Poor and Duties
OF the Rich.
BALLS, ADJUSTMENTS, THEATRES,
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OAoims OF the Poor and Outlc
OF the Rich.
BALLS, ADJUSTMENTS, THEATRES,
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Christmas is very justly regarded az the most holy
season Of the year. More than any other II reminds
Of the great and solemn obligations he 10 under to
Che Creator Of the universe who gave him life strength
anA vigor and share Of the worlds goods. II brings
back his recollection If he should have forgotten
them the glorious words in which mans salvation has
been decreed 1t speaks TO him Of his duties and respon
sbiltes In most Of the countries in which the gospel
has been preached Christmas comes round at time
when the falls when the frosts biting when
she storm hows in the street, the mountain and out
ever the extent OF the wide, wild sea- We
ne reminded that the Divine Founder or Chris
sianity himself was born in Indictment season and
that He was obliged in his very earliest infancy, to en-
aure the cold Even then there those who could
sympathize with the sorowful, and that sympathy has
becn transmitted down to time through countless
generations II right that this should be So for
have the divine assurance that the poor and the az
1cted should BIO always with They with us; and
shall stretch hands and help themf Yes
~ will They without food; they are badly pro-
vded with They seek the shelter Of precarous
and miserable homes They often exposed to snow,
frost biting cold and bowling tempests Shall not those
Who hive in good houses sit by pleasant fresides and
make themselves merry the fat Of the land think Of
The desolae who have friends to cheer rela
tives to succor them at this holy, joyous timer
The fine gentleman who devotes most of his leisure
% foreign travel the patronage Of literature and the
collection Of works Of art at this from his
occupation. JOINS the family crcle and tries TO make all
asound him happy The rich merchant, who has been
9 twelve long months witnessing the expansion Of his
Trade and the increase Of his profits who has been in
constant supervision of the business Of his counting
hsuse gives himself few days OF repose and essays
md the most deserving objects OF his benovolence
The lawyer whose brain is taxed by the ntrcacies Of
Isga points and by the hard study Of dry authorities
sAs midnight lamp burns before him, throws aside his
DapsYs books and endeavors to do his part In honor
ing h fitting the great and glorious festival or
Christmas.
The owner Of the vast store whose estssisshment al
through tho year has been as busy q hive mp.
Droaching the day that should be most respected by
Christians and in the exercise Of generous spirit AZ
1prds the his employees Of being happy the
occasion when all Christendom is rejoicing.
The mechanic, the who makes the anvil ring
Nth tho force Of ponderous blows who adds to the
wealth Of the nation by his sturdy honest toll out
81 his earnings something that to be specially devoted
% the Christmas celebration.
The boy who Ia away from home at school, waits with
anxieiy for the moment when vacation shall be
00anoed, that he may pack up his trunk and be OF to
vonsss the fixing Of the Christmas tree and share in all
Even upon the battle there have been bloody
engagements close upon the anniversary OF the festival
wAioh will dawn upon tomorrow with the most bril-
ns prospects for the future OF this great free and
SsnAsnt republc-the soldier reminded that though
- Aas 70 draw the sword and cnter into deadly
Ualh his enemies he not 20 forget the haowed prnci
Pm Of Christianity which teach him 70 be generous
aaA fovgivng fallen beaten foe In other chimes he
o. d his moment after the hard strife Of the day. sit
0ang ~ the wachnre, waiting for the dawn OF another
0eDlng, whom the contest TO DO renewed. But amid
~ In Il war, the clash Of arms, the cries Of the
Oe1ndeA end the shrieks Of the dying his mind must
0tvsss 70 the merry times which friends a home are
OssNsg q Christmas. Abssnce makes his heart "grow
esaAs" he pictures to hfmss,fths pleasant Of
Die yssth. he sses, were, she cottage where hs
~ born, and which, in after years. when be had arrived
- MANS estate, he had learned 70 associate with the
bs tender and aecsionate sentimcnts He looks upon
- holly and ivy-upon the snow, which s ramped up
- ~ cottage door-he the crowds Of ardent
Gnppen going 70 church-he sees the lighs streaming
ossm Me windows Of The dwelling within which ST.
~ NE friends Of whom he used this season. 10 DO one
- be longs for return % the quiet where mirtb
~ happiness hold their sway. But though he is away
= awsy-she vision pleasss him, and no is not without
po that the day NOT far distant when he, too will be
ehssg the crowds vho pursuing OF peaceful In
1s have Me best opportunity Of celebrating the time
hich, by the common consent Of all Chrstendom, is
0ost honored and revered.
Row. happily, peace prevails throughout the wide cx
cent Of the republic The terrible sound Of is no
16pgeT heard within borders The soldier has omitted
e CORY field and returned the rich pastures and the
FRUITFUL gardens in which BIO labors with manly energy TO
qplsn himself and those who are dependent upon him
~ support Or he has turned his steps towards the rich
and populous cities where he mnges in the pursuit Of
plnv
who arc constantly adding the greatness and wealth Of
che nation.
at such time that the people can best show their
appreciation of the pure and delightful enjoymen,s Of
Chnstmas Every person will celebrate IL according to
his MEANS and increase the pleasure he feels doing so
by giving what aid he TO the poor and to those whose
isortunes sometimes induce them 70 believe that they
ese forever TO be denied oil human sympathy. Blu, 1t
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ne war cloud hung over the country and spread gloom
ehfousb every bome though the result proves did
not shSke the faith Of our people In the final triumph
OF theif cause, but deep was the general sorrow
tat for The Thousands Of the dead and wounded who had
ssatained the national Gag many well fought Geld,
sha they could into all the heartness OF enjoy
nsnt a. they will do morrow Tomorrow, with peace
Ssstorcd with liberty maintained with the national au
shsriy asserted with the Stars and Stripes floating
90 over all portions Of the United States, people
~n enthusiastically celebrate the great festival ard win
honor Il by giving freely and generously the poor out
- The abundance OF their The promptings OF
enel hearts, the blessings OF peace, the growing pros
ysriy 10 which they are partcpators win be so many
en1p9emepts 70 them 70 act that graceful part which
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