The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-24
THE DAILY UNION


TAG HEszEw INV yEAR-That portion Of the citizens Of
Washington who belong TO the Hebrew persuasion have for
several days past united the celebration Of their
We notice that the places Of business Of connected
with this religious sect are closed and that 1t
considered reputable for q their faith engage in
lar affairs during the festival There synagogue the
Island part Of the city, which there have been religious
services for days and they viii continue until Monday
evening 1t Is only about twenty years ago that
stution adopted the neghborng State Of Maryland
placing the members Of this denomination equal footing
with those who entertain other reig tenes Now in
that State and believe in all other Of the Union,
the offices and bonors OF country alike open the
Protestant the Catholic and TIE Hebrew This is beaut
ul and priceless feature In the republican institutions Of
happy country. Ii should be ervert desire Of ali good
that this catholic and benecen principle Of
sn should be marred by and bgotry bat
be perpsuated handed down untouched 20
ertT Volumes have been written this and kindred sub
ects By the wsest and best and Of other
countries The people Of the United States have been
fully educated and thoroughly indocnaed in the nestinA
bic principles Of civil and religious liberty and the day will
be dark one should come when national eseute
win be stained by denial of the rights Of freemen
any act in any degree disturbing and oesing them their
mode Of worship religious faith. Equal Laws and equal
privegesev and regiousis cardinal article in every
republicans creed.
HANDSOME AsD yALuABLE rEsTIMoSIAL--Probably the
most unique magnificent and glowing service of silver upon
which the aduiring fingered in the national etro
oscertanly that has been exeeed in this city
Tor beauty Of design and elegance Of be SEEM for
few days at the splendid and fashionable weiry establish
en Of enterprising fellow citizens Messrs. NJ. W. Calf
Bro, 1t consists of massive graceful and superb wine
pitchers twelve neatly wrought godined goblets and
large and finely alverthe whole being tastefu
ebebed with wreaths engraved IN the richest, most
quste, and brilliant style Of (known the antique or
bright style Of engraving and producing combination sim
gulariy uniform beautiful and substantial The cost Of this
magnificent service about thousand dollars IL in
tended as present to late excellent mayor and honore
fellow citizen John W Maury, esq, and designed and
executed BY the Messr at instance of among
the hearted and generous friends Of that distn
guished gentleman The gift determined upon shortly
after the close Of Mr. Marry Of Office but prepared
quietly and unostentaoRy that now for the first time
this beautiful creation Of dazzes the enrapured vision Of
the public 1t il be rendered by those friends evi-
dence Of their high appreciation Of Mr. Maurys efficient
vices mayor and Of their respect and esteem for him
citizen is indeed, liberal and merited offering
whose administration highly prootve Of the welfare
o. the city and will be treasured by him
Of the beautiful and precious Of his house
hold.--Staf
Music AT TIE PREsiprSr's-There was a vast multitude
at the Presidents grounds yesterday afternoon The Marine
Band played number Of airs much the qualification Of
all who were present
YloLArIoS or THE REvEsuH LAws-That yigilant and
efficient officer Of the government Captain f. Branch Rob
nson deputy collector for the port of Washington Fri
day last lodged complaint with Justice Clark against the
captain oi vessel called the New York who refused 10 eI-
hi the license Of his vessel the officer when
CURED to do according law The fine under the Law
for an offence Of this character is fifty dollars.
FRosTWe informed by friend from the country
who attended the Centre Market yesterday that there
slight frost few miles from the city SATURDAY. morning
orsTERs-There have been several arrivals Of these BIZ
valves and many Of the of the city
ped with them Epeures express the opinion that they do
not possess the favor and relish Of the oyster vet When
the weather becomes colder the quality of them viii much
improve