New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-05-18

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opd cutlery covering the width OF the building m
tended for the choir, which we are led to believers
most numerous aud effective, having corps o'
nearly ffty weIl-traind cboiristers. The reelng-
desk of the Hazan which ordinarily Is p'Aceu ~
tho confer Of the Synagogue is on slightly raised
,lstGorro adjoining. and Just below another play
form soainst the Hichol, which is formed by re-
cess In the end wall enclosed with siding ooors-
this wall is succeed and has many weHProPor-
toned architectural ornaments. The Hlcnolls sur
mounted BY the usual inscription above which, IN
the center of the building is circular window
containing the Decalogue in stained glass These
.,.;nod windows have a very pleasing effect; the
commandments instead Of being on tablets, are
each on q separate pane Of glass, around the win
dows. surmounting the ark We learn that the
ladies have literally contributed very rich cur
tain for the front of the ark, which will be used on
the dey Of the conservation. The majority OF the
members have Wed with each other IN contributions
and exertions to promote the erection OF building
commensurate with the growing wants oil the con-
creqation and it is reported that many OF them
have jealousy incurred large responsibilities in or
der to facilitate the completion Of the undertaking
Committee, Messrs. Isaac Fisher, Valentine Coon
and Samuel Friedsam; and to the Trustees,
Messrs ]. w. Waller, II. Roiacher Hon. Moses
]. Abraham, &c. that the congregation are indebted
for the care and scrutiny which has been manifested
in enforcing economy in the expenditure and eau.
ton in the use Of materials that guarantee durabl
ity to the structure.
At the hour fixed for opening the doors Thurs.
day, large crowd was in attendance, and the
Synagogue was quickly filed The lower part was
occupied exclusively by men the gallery by wo-
men, and the orchestra by men singers. On en-
tering we were very favorably impressed with the
general effect Of the edifce. Under the ten COM
mandments, mentioned above, is Hebrew inscrip-
ton in letters that may be read In any part of the
building, implying Remember in whose presence
thou art" Under this in recess back OF what
we would call the pulpit is the Ark. concealed by
a rich drapery Of velvet, silk and cloth-ofgold on
which is embroidered a mitre, and over that an
eagle, the emblem of the Republic. A Hebrew
scroll over the eagle states that this rich work is
al gift from the Ladies of the Congregation"
The mammoth chandelier, in the form Of cone.
with three tiers of burners, numbering AZ in all,
it asplendd affair. There is an excellent Choir at
tached to the Synagogue, but no organ. We be-
ieye there are but two Synagogues in this country
that use organs the one in Chrystiest. and one in
Charleston. There is a difference of opinion as to
the propriety of employing this instrument, the
great majority adheriDg to instruments more 10 &C
cordance with scriptural authority The singular
custom of wearing hats during all the service,
strikes a stranger peculiarly.
Among the assembly we noticed his Honor,
Mayor Woodruff, several members Of the Com
mon Council, Major Noah, and old Mr.. Kurshedt,
now nearly 90 years of age and who, because he
ia the Oldest Israelite in the City, was allowed the
honor Of lighting the Sacred Lamp, which is never
to be extinguished, unless by accident.
The hour Of two having arrived the congrega-
ton was called TO order, and the following exer-
cises-the same as those used in the earliest ages
for like purpose-were begun:
An Introductory symphony was played by the
orchestra and the following chorus sung by the
choir: "
II is good thing 10 give thanks unto The Lord and 70
sing praises unto thy name MOST igh 10 snew io,sl
funess every night; upon instrument OF ten strings ana
upon The psalery; upon the harp with solemn sound
FOR thou Lord hast made me glad hrough my worAi
win triumph In the works OF Thy hands. -
The first officiating Minister, the Trustees and
others then took the Sacred Rolls OF the Law
yestibule, where the Minister knocked at the mid
die door, and chanted:
Open unto the gates Of righteousness that we may en-
ter through them and offer grateful homage 10 GOD
The second Minister from within responded;
This ia he gate TO the Lord, the righteous enter therein
enter ye his gates h MS courts Win praise
give thanks unto him. bless bis name
The Gentleman appointed then opened tne doors,
the Minister with the Chorus singing:
How goodly thy tents, o jacob my tsoernacies v
Israel AND in the greatness Of thy benevoence will en-
in o
wards the temple Of thine holiness, Loro nave oveo
the habaon Of thine house, and the dwengpsee u ,sy
olorv therefore will worship bow down, and bend inc
knee before The Lord my msier. And | will eder my
PRAYER INTO thee U Lord In acceptable ame 10 hlne
Abundant mercy God me In The truth OF my sal
The bearers of the Law having approached the
Holy Ark, the Minister chanted, with choral re-
sponses: ,r.,u.....
who hath preserved US alive sustained US and Drought US
And 4 came 70 pass when the Ark removed, Moses said
Arise Lord let thine enemies be scattered and cause
Nose who hale tiee TO Zee from thy presence; -, 4,
For GU, OF Zion the law Will 90 FORTH and the word oil
Choir Blessed be who in his holiness gave the law
The LORD The Lord God mercful gracious, longsu
mercy unto thousands o,gving inquy usnsgresson and
sin, but will not hold guiiies. o.,
Choir: Hear, Israel the Lord, our God! #, l.,
One IL our God great our Lord Holy and Awiu Is
The RoIs of the Law here are mostly OF recent
date. In England tnere are soie "i0u a. ~ 80
5000 years old having been rescued from the lem
pie at the captivity. Those used in this dedication
| were carefully enveloped in embroidered crimson
silk, the slaves richly ornamented with sort OF
pyramid OF silver open work with silver and gold
| bells, on which the Ten Commandments were In
scribed These beautiful and rich ornaments, on
account OF their inscriptions, called the Crown
| Of the Law.
The next part Of the ceremony was the seven
| professions around the Tabernacle. Each time
the officiating minister and the bearers of the Ss
red Rolls gave place to new persons, so that large
number had a part in the ceremony. The chants
were as follows:
Fsyst Ciysvt o magnify the Lord with and let
exali his together Thine, Lord is the greatness
and the power and the glory and the victory and the
eefy for all that Ia In The heaven and In The earth 10 thine