The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-09-24
PURSER SMITH.

This gentleman still continues under the
ban of the Spanish government, his offence
having been that he published, in this country,
matter which the Cuban government deemed
offensive. This is an act of gross and outra.
geous despotsm, contrary alike to the law OF
nations, and existing treaties. We have alrea-
dy said, in to-day's issue, that we are opposed
to any more fllibustering expeditions. But
we do hope that the Government will demand
immediate satisfaction for this outrage, and
that lift be not Immediately rendered, the most
decided and severe vengeance may be infict-
ed. 1t will be first rate opportunity to take
Cuba-to settle it up with Americans-ant let
the Spaniards move off, as they did from Flo.
rida and Texas. That is the way we want to
acquire Cuba, if it cannot be done without
bIoodshed. Let the government take it, in
lawful war, and hold it in spite of France and
England, by which powers the Spanish Gov
eminent is undoubtedly backed, or it never
would dare to beard the lion in this way.
Our readers will recollect the note written
by Lieut.. Porter, published day or two since.
The N. Y. Express thinks it was directed to
the Cuban Government, though it processes not
to have any information thereupon. 1t puts
the outrage in a still more glaring light, for
Mr.. Smith had been guilty ofnot even the Of
fence with which he was charged.
JEWISH SOLEMN FAST DAy.-Yesterday,
Thursday was "The Day of Atonement,"-
solemn fast, decreed for the whole Jewish
nation, for the pardon of Sin. 1t was day
observed throughout the whole world, 1.-THE 10Th
day o. Sssi," or the 10th from the beginning of
the Jewish new-year, which commenced on
the evening of the 9lh.) and considered the
| most holy day in the year. 1t is thus referred
to in Holy writ: "On the 10Th day of the 9TH
month, is the Day Of Atonement; it shall be to
you day of holy convocation; and We shall
afflict your souls, Thy fasting) we shall do no
work on that same day; for it is a Day Of
| Atonement, on which you shall be pardoned
before the Eternal, your God. 1t shall be to
you a complete day of rest, and you shall
afflict your souls. On the evening of the 9th
day, you shall begin, and keep your resting day
| until the next evening"
So sacredIy is this 1.-THE 10Th day of SISSY
observed, that all Israelites throughout the
| known world, who disregard the observances
of all forms, Sabbaths and Festivals kept by
the Jewish nation, observe this day with the
utmost sanctity.
During the period Of the existence of the
Holy Temple of Jerusalem, this Day of Atone
ment, was day of great solemnity; the whole
nation was fasting and pray ing; the Holy Tenn
pie was attended by the Priests, who were en>
gagged in their duties, and the Levites who
were occupied in singing praises to the AL
mighty. This day was the only day in the
year, when the High Priest was permitted to
enter the Holy of Holes, the most holy place
in the Temple. The ceremonies of the day
were peculiarly grand, solemn and sacred and
great was the axiety OF the people who crowd
ed the courts of the Temple, to listen with at
tention to the prayers of the High Priest; and
at the conclusion of every prayer, when the
most Holy name of the great God was pro-
nounced by the High Priest, the whole nation
fell upon their faces, exclaiming BLESSED be
the name of His glorious kingdom,.for ever and
ever"
And when the comforting WORD, Eye are
pure" was heard from the mouth of the High
Priest, every heart rejoiced and was hsppy.-
At night the people returned to their homes,
grateful to the Almighty, who had again re-
cesed them into his favor and pardoned their
sins. Yesterday was also considered by the
Israelites as day of reconciliation and peace
making between man and man; for no one can
expect to be forgiven by the Almighty unless
he be in amily and concord with his fellow
creature.
All these days of religious ceremonies have
been strictly observed during the present
month, by the Jewish population of our city.
No class of believers are more devoted vor>
shippers than the Jews.
INSTRUMENTATION OF THE NEGROES IN
PRINCESS ANNE.-We learn that the negroes