The New York herald., 1869-12-26
CHRISTMAS DAY IN NEW JERs.Y.

AT Jersey City the various churches were attended
more numerously than usual. In st. Peters Catho-
lic church solemn high mass was celebrated half
past ten O'Clock and sermon preached by the pas
tor, Father Carrigan. The music exceed anything
that had been heard in long time
The magnificent ceremonies at st. Mary's church,
In Hoboken, attracted multitude to attend md
nignumass. The Presbyterian, Methodist and other
congregations were attentive listeners to the re-
ligious appeals OF their directors, who were more
eloquent than on ordinary celebrations.
The celebration at Newerk was OF unusual interest.
Nothing was heard throughout the day but the toll
ing OF church bells, and the congregations nocKed
from all quarters. Sermons OF special interest were
preached IN the religious edinces and the day passed
OF happily In all quarters OF the city.
In Paersson falr was $40 Tor the benefit of the
orphans, In tie Methodist Baptist, Episcopal and
Reformed churches the Sunday s6nool chlidTen re-
ceved presents after having listened to discodfses
IRON their respective pastors. Fairs and presents
were the order OF the day, and in the evening the
religious buildings were fled and interesting exer
cises held by the ministers OF the gospel.
The day was usnered IN at Trenton with festivity,
S an ,o1s sa ss o ws ns ,as w
Of the weather to regale themselves In open air
Every church IN the city had ns peculiar service.
and on no past occasion have the people go re-
lgiously attended. Business was completely sus-
pended and the ceremonies OF the day were ended IN
peace everywhere
Within the recoe ction OF the venerable "Fort,
Meiggs, one OF the Oldest residents OF Newark, the
celebration OF Christmas Day was never observed
people. generally OF that city as 1t was
yesterday Business, except here and there,
In the case OF clothing or provision store or two,
was entirely suspended, and everybody vieu with
everybody else In appropriately concentrating In
the most joyous manner tho anniversary OF the
Saviouris advent. While adult Newark contented
iseli with the most pleasurable interchange
OF social courteses, Christmas turkeys &C.,
and participation In the religious services which
are part and parcel OF the day, juvenile Newark ad-
dtionally manifested Its Joy by q most herolcay
incessant .toot toot toot ~ from early morn TIL
the arrival OF the 'duatmanr late In the evening.
The services at the Catholic and Episcopal
churches were remarkably impressive. AT St
Patrickis Cathedral the day was ushered In by a
solemn high mass, commencing al midnight. The
mass sung by Rev. Father q, H. Doane, while an In,
terestng sermon was delivered by Father Reilly. An
immense concourse OF people were In attendance The
altar, exduistely decorated with flowers and brill
liant jets, presented magnificent effect Besides
nye masses In the forenoon. solemn vespers were
celebrated In the afternoon In presence Of another
splendid congregation. AT Trinity Eplsco-
held and sermon OF more than or
dinary merit delivered by the rector Rev. DR.. Meier
Smith, from the words THE Lord was made flesh
and dwelt among ,us.ti The decorations at this
church are noticeable for neatness and simple
beauty. The music yesterday was very fne In the
evening" instead OF the customary Christ
mas tree, the Sunday school children
were agreeaDly entertained by Professor james
Htereopicon, giving excellent views OF scenes In the
Holy Land.
Outside OF quite q number OF trinlng quarrels ana
drinking bouts the day, as observed by the police,
passed on quietly.