The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-02

at every one OF his sixty calls: but before he come
home his articulation had been better.
Along The wharves there was a decidedly holiday
aspect Ali the warehouses were closed, and many
OF the vessels were decorated with signals and other
flags. On the deserted old apple women
sat iorlorn aud found buyers for their fruit save
occasional gamn who strayed TO tho river sido
some mischief bent. In the streets adjacent to the
rivers where the crowded ,enements frown over
narrow, dirty roadways. there was but little merry.
making and much mourning. Sad eyes gazsd from
darkened windows upon the passers-by and never iol
a moment iishtea with hope OF what the now yeai
might bring. 1t brought no Joy TO Thousands
OF bags ard idle fathers and careworn mothers upon
whose pale faces imprinted tho story Of bitter
year passed in struggling Tor broad. The crisp keen
air that made the blood OF those who had daed 10
Jingle caused only pain TO these uniortunates and
their haegard little ones, who dared not. half clad
they wcre out Of their miserable shelter
the cold
Already to-day q great quantity OF intentions have
been prepared for gehenra Excellent young men
have up and called irantcaiy for brandy and Soda
and wondered whether 1t woulc be possible 10 ever
again reduce their heads to the natural size; In
Vulnerable business men havo duly made out bills
January 2, 1871" ana then carefully scratched out
the suparfuous ''7' patcrfamili has breakfasted
alone-none OF the weary family having risen yet
gone sadly to business; sprigss has cudgeed his
alleged brains until he dizzy. asking himself
whether he did not make ass OF himself on hia
last call, when Miss Fringe through the rosy
medium of wine glass; and, in Short all the episodes
incidental TO fresh start have occurred and 1878 is
fairly under way.
roMBs.
Making New Years '.cas" is not connlcd alone to
those who like the wind, at liberty TO ego whero
they listcth," but pcrmeate prison walls and
brings glad tidings to many chained unfortunate.
Several New Year calls werc made In the Tomos yes.
terday They were OF an interesting and varied char.
acer. The first call ny ancient resident OF the
Sixth ward. He came accompanied by u policeman,
and being haer of aristocratic customs he showed
his contempt for the Same by appearing in the prima-
tive habments SO peculiar to the inhabitants OF the
Five Points. Ho also drunk. He entered the
Tombs on the arm of his attendant aud Immediately
paid respects Warden Quinn by the vigorous and
heartfelt salutaon, ZAP Newer (nic glass SEQ yer
OIL elr." Tho Warden received the salutaton IN
silence, noticing II only by making brief memoran.
dun In pondcrous ledger 10 commemorate the call
The entry road 'John Doe drunk aud disordery' ten
days.
But there calls made Of far different charac-
ter. There weeping swecthearts who called on
errng lovers; heartbroken mothers who came to gazo
again upon the faces OF undutitul sous who wore pay
ing the penalty Of their waywardness sous Tor
whom their hearts bea, as warmly and alectionatcy
oven when In tho happy days Of long ago they
were pure and unsuliied Ihero were wives VINO came
kind and loving husbands and there were sisters
who to weep aud sob over fond but unfortunate
brothers. TO them New YEARS. brought no gladncss.
The very cell suggestive only OF sadness and re.
morse. The custom pleased only IN that II gave the
opportunity again visit tho miserable relative
ana 10 show that despite his wicKednoss and crime,
despite the fact that he was an outlaw Stunned and
imprisoned by society, he was still remembered, even
though tho memory brought with 1t PAIN and hoart-
ache
the sin ling OF dozen philanthropic young ladies'
Who under the direction OF Row. Mr.. Be,ker, had como
TO try and cheer loneliness OF tho prison ana divert
| n r IN nlOtn
Tho beautiful hymn,
ock OF ages cloit for mo.
Let hiue myself in thee
rendered with great effect, many OF tho prisoners
joining IN the refrain. Other hymns were sung and
the reverend gentleman preached an appropriate SER
mon, concluding by wishing all IA happy ~ new
year
THE DAY IN BROOKLYN
Tho day was wol observed In Brooklyn Tho
Methodist churches were open until long after mid.
night OF December 81, the congregations being en-.
gagged In prayer and suppcaton for a continuance Of
the blessings Of heaven Tor the year. Tho
chimes OF ST. AIMS, on the Heights, and Of st.
Paus (Roman Catbollc) Church were rung chocrily
tho old year expired. Tho usual custom OF dis
charging guns and pistols was indulgcd In to very
noisy degree The of callers later in the day
and throughout the evening were largo There was
considerable inoxication apparent, wines and liquors
beins entirely cscnewod by the lady OF
calls despite the published request OF the Temperance
keeping strong drink upon the New Years tables.
Rev Henry Ward Beecher, Rev. 7. Dc witt Tamagc
Rev. Drs. Cuyler, Storrs, Simms, Duryea and other
prominent cergymon were greeted by their respective
admirers AT their residences through
out tho aay and warmly welcomed all Corners In
the Catholic churcncs there tour masses cello
brated and several thousand people received commu.
Mayor James Howell Jr, in conjunction with cx-
Mayor Frederick Schroeder received their constit
ucuts the City Hail. IN the Mayors Office, from
O'Clock In tho forenoon until noon when they retired
to their homes, where they accorded welcome 10 AL
who came tneir way. Sheriff Dasgctt received calls,
al Raymond Stree; Jail Business throughout the
city entirely suspended. and the day was given
up to enjoyment and hospitality. In Inc afternoon
and evening performances were given at the various
| theatres aud places OF amusement which were all
| we'll attended.
IN WILLIAMSBURG AID GREENPoINT.
! During the day there unusual number OF pc.
destrians the street, toward evening there
remarkable number OF them semntoxicated. Up
=. VI. but serious disturbance took place,
and that In Grcenpoint, which Is reported elsewhere
STATEN ISLAND.
| New Years was observed general holiday the
island. On Monday evening entertainments wcro
| nf Tho md atrbu noofip