New-York daily tribune., 1849-08-03
CITY ITEMS.

THE NATIoSAL FAsr.-The streets Of our City
will 10 day put their Sabbath aspect; the tumut
business will be hushed the thresholds Of our church
viii be trod by accustomed feet and many iervent
aspirations ascend TO Heaven from lips unused TO
sacred words The spectacle Of nation PROSTATE be-
fore the divine sltsrs s without certain sublime
impressiveness. We must not inquire too curiously
into the motives in such matters We trust that not
many will be scared into devotion by unwise panic
or think that an immunity from universal laws be
purchased by beseging the sweet Heavens with their
opportunities 1t will be good to observe the Fast II il
tends TO give new bravery for the battle Of Life in
spire with cheerful energy in daily action
and to refresh the spirit Of genial and glowing Hunsn
ty As 10 the Cholera II is only Of the many paths
the Unseen Sphere, and he who escapes it, whether
by prayer. by fasting or by temperance, will not
cspe tha certain doom which through seeming dar kness
conducts TO Light We hope the day will be devoted
to friendship TO family gatherings 10 quiet rurs exer
ces sincere devotion snd that before going church.
every will indulge IN the luxury OF warm bath
The diferen, churches. we understand to opened
usual on the Sabbath IN the forenoon and that joint
public services OF the Presby terisn Church will be held
a. T. NJ in different churches through ghout the City
particularly in Rev Dr.. McEroys Church in Grand 81,
and Dr. hrebss in Rutgerst
l. O OF O. F-Tne Grand Lodge OF the State
OF New. York opened the Annual Session at Nation.
al Hall. Csnslst on Wednesday. Grand Master GEo
H. ANDAEws in the Chsr. Yesterday, the Annual
Election for officers o. and the honors and du.
ties were distributed as follows
NJ w. Gy. Mas1er-simeon S. Post cf No s3
r. " DEP O.. Nsse-INo choice
e w. Or. Fayder-psn. Van Yoorhies Of No. la3.
r w. G.. Se-aary-Benj. J. Pentz. Of No. -
r. " Gr TSeasw1-Mstthew Bird of No %
r W. G.. R,presenIaifrs-Jsmes w Hale of No s.
NEw SYSAoOGUE.-The lsraelitish congrega-
ton Anshi Chesed, Tuesday last laid the corner
stone Of synagogue To bs erected In Norfolk
between Houston and Stanton This synagogue will
be the largest ir the United States The architect and
superintendent 10 Mr. Alexander saeltzer the mssons
Msssrs. Carpenter & Jaques the carpenter Mr 4. L.
Conkin The usual ceremonies were performed by
the Rev Jonas Hecht il the presence OF the Bosrd OF
Trustees, the Building Committee, and number OF
members together with the architect and builders but
on account Of the prevailing epidemic the Board Of
Trustees dispensed with al festivities
DSowSTD-An unknown drowned man was
found yesterday afternoon floating In the dock si the
foot Of Courusnd.st n Z. The Coroner will hold an
inquest this afternoon
HosoKss.-Dont neglect TO 20 to Hoboken, and
regAe your owa lung. shd those Of your little ones
lh fresh air This afternoon the Inspiring music Of
the Gung1 Band will dels shs the numerous visitors Of
the Otto Cottage.
BROOhLlN AFFAIRS
FAST D.Y.-ln compliance with the general
order BY President Taylor recommending this, Friday,
Aug , - day Of fasting snd prayer in consequence
OF the visitation Of Cholera Mayor COPELAND has issued
proclamation recommending the Observance pre-
seribed No Courts or other public Ohess VII be open
TO Day for the soove reason
rsE NKw FKRKr.-lf the proposed Terry from
the foot Of Beekmsn-s the foot Of Bridges; Brook
lyn (which was reported fsvorsbiy upon ey the n T.
Common Council NJ the last session. De carried into
effect. 10 must prove Of neslcusbls benefit TO the IN
hshitsnis Of Brooklyn in ssnsrN The public uss, be
seconu ods,s6.