The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-14
CITY INTELLIGENCE,

CITY INTELLIGENCE.
DEDICATION A HEBREW SYNAGoGUE-The ceremo
MES of the conservation of the Hebrew Synagogue stua
ted on Hanover between Lombard and Pratt streets
commenced at three o'clock Yesterday afternoon The ed
fce formerly occupied by the congregation of the
Fifth Presbyterian Church. but purchased by the He
brew congregation has recently been fitted m for th
purposes of synagogue, the improvements being design
ed by Messrs. L0NG and POWELL, architects, under
whose superintendent the work has been completed
The centre of the ceiling is elaborately adorned with
centre piece of beautiful colors whilst the western and
eastern sections also enriched with panel work. the
whole enclosed in rich and striking border rosettes
marine blue, which relieve the interior view The
between the windows along the side galleries are filled with
ten panels OF sunken borders each side of the organ gal
lery with two similar representations and with panels
which fill the lower range of windows The prevailing
color of drab shaded by other coors or deeper
hue The most attractive feature of the interior ark
and the work around and above it. Above on two tab
let's are inscribed in the pure Hebrew text the whole
the commandments while on each side is LARGE lamp
of carved wood with glded nick On each of the ark
two Cornan columns the caps which are of elab
crate and delicate tracery. The covering of the ark
which contains the rolls of scripture consisting of the i've
books of Moses, impershaby written upon parchment
consists of crimson velvet embroidered with gold. The
ground floor contains four of pews all of which are
numbered, and capable of accommodating $50 persons
whilst the pews in the galleries increase the stings 600
exclusive OF cho accommodations From the centre of
the ceiling is suspended gorgeous chandelier of twenty
burners covered with glass shades.
The Synagogue has also been supplied with elegant
organ. 1t has been styled Oheb Shaom the Place of
Peace. Altogether, it presents very handsome and
posing appearance. The exercises with the
singing OF the concluding verses Of the 24h Psalm
ing which, procession moved up of the principal
aises bearing with them the scrolls containing the five
books of Moses First cane number of little Girls wi th
wreaths upon their heads and in their hands followed by
equal number of boys with lighted torches in their
hands, these were followed by the minister and he
having in charge the Scrolls which were enveloped
in ornamental richly Jewels and cost
y embroidery The rear of the procession consisted of
the prominent members of the congregation The re
naming exercises of the conservation were as follows
Opening prayer by Rev. Dr. HocHEMER; singing of the
Tooth Psam reading of the Sth chapter lst Book
of Kings, II to 53 by Rev Dr. REFS singing of the
l11th Psalm; prayer by Rev. DR.. GUNzBERG; Deposition
of the Scrolls in the Ark whilst the choir recited E
Chdyim; Sermon in the English language by Rev. Dr.
REFS; singing of the conservation hymn After the cere-
of the consecraon had been concluded cards were
distributed through the congregation and donations
ceved in behalf of the Synagogue The Sabbath evening
service was then commenced and proceeded with in
usual The attendanc witness the interesting
ceremonies of the dedication very large and consisted
not only of persons of the Hebrew faith but quite large
number of the Christian belief.
SUDDEN AND DISTRESSING DEATH.-Yesterday evening,
about o'clock, lady named Mrs MARY SoUTHGATE who
passing up Fayette street with her daughter fell
denly to the pavement when short distance above North
street, and is supposed died instantly. Mr. JOHN H.
WEAVER, undertaken, who standing in front of his
place of business on Fayette street. below Holiday has
tened to the spot and finding life extinct carried the
corpse to his dwelling, with view to the holding Of
inquest the 1t is supposed that her death
caused by disease of the heart supernduced by the
fatigue of walking. She had in her pocket bottle of
medicine designed for that affection, and when she fell
her daughter who is aged fifteen years endeavored
to pour of the down her throat Finding that
her beloved parent was dead she yielded herself u to an
ouburs of grief which affected all who witnessed her
heard her shrieks of agony. For time this
child of acton cung to the of her mother insist
ing that she had only ainted but when the sad reality
burst upon her. she became exhausted with her grief
that she had to be borne away. The deceased
timable widow lady thirty four years of age, sister of
Mr. THOMPSON, of the firm of ANDREWS THOMPSON, drug
gists and resided the of Lexington and Poppe
ton streets She leaves two interesting daughters the
who in company with her. and another aged ssme ten
years. Coroner Sparkn was summoned and held an in
quest the remains the jury rendering verdict in
cordance with the above The body then removed
her late residence.
THE FRtESpsH1P-ANoTHER STEAM FIRE ENGINE PER
HAPs.-It will be remembered that time ago. the
house the Friendship Fire Company Frederick
was set fire to and considerably damaged Subsequently,
the city Council appropriated thousand dollars to the
Company, for the purpose of aiding in the rebuilding
which added to funds already in hand amounted to the
of two thousand dollars. This amount su-
cent build engine house suited for all the
intended and the committee who had the matern charge
concluded to delay building with view to the accumu
laton of funds and judciousy invested what they
then had on hand. Tie company now in view OF re-
organization of the Fire Department by the City Council
and anticipating the recommendation of Steam Fire
gines have concluded to take immediate
build their Engine house having in view the
commodations for all appurtenances connected with
Fire Engine. At meeting of the Company held last
night committee appointed to examine and inquire
as to the most efficient machines in or building
their respective and the necessary keep
them in service and also if the action of the council
to the introduction of steam in the Department then
they empowered contract for Steam Engine which
will best suit the services of the company.
HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE.-This old and favorite
place of amusement which will reopen in days for the
ensuing dramatic under the management of its
former proprietor and Mr. JOHN T. FORD, has
been undergoing such Improvements as will greatly
duce both to the pleasure and comfort of its patrons The
auditorium being thoroughly renovated and the
newly cushioned and decorated and the whole house is
being tastefuy ornamened by the pencil and brush of
Mr. CHARLES s. GETZ, talented artist of this city The
manager intends producing in magnificent STYLE early in
The
of which will be produced by Mr.. GETz. The immediate
direction of the during the coming
has been entrusted to Mr.. j. B. WRIGHT, Of Boston, an
experienced stage director and prominent actor The
company engaged of well known professional abi
", among wholn we may nehton MesSrs. IL r DALEY,
WILLIAM DAvIDGE J. II. WRIGHT, and JAMES HARRISON;
Misses JENNY PARKER c. ANDERSON, CoRNELIA JEFFER-
son, MARY PARKER, and Mesdames J. II. SToDDART,
PROCTOR and MUzzY. Saturday evening next, the 21st
inst has been selected the opening night
season. which will be naugurated by engagement with
the talented and successful young ragedan Mr. EDWIN
BOOTH.
PROPERTY sALEs.-sAKUEL H. COVER, auctioneer,
yesterday sold the premises, lot ground situated
on south side of East Baltimore street known as No
49, Front, with front of q feet and depth of 81
feet ten inches 1t is improved with threestory brick
dwelling and sorehouse, with brick smoke house. 1t
purchased by Mr.. A. BEELEL for 1854.
He also sold at the Lexington market house stall No
80 to Mr. W. e. HIEGLoTLoR, for $975 Also, at the Cen
tire market stalls Nos ia lis same party at
$50 for the first 800 for the second and $40 for the
third.
Also the premises lot of ground on the southeast
side of Preston street. Garden with of II feet
and depth OF 70 eet inches to foot aey-mproved
with twosory and attic brick dwelling the whole sub
iect to ground rent per was purchased
by Mr.. WIN. BROWN for $500.
THE PILOT LAws.-Captain CHARLES Brown, of the
seamtug Telegraph who had been previously arrested
for infractiOn Of the pilot laws had hearing before
Justice GRIFFIN on Wednesday last The Captain was
charged with violating the 5th Section of the Act in
ing out the 22d of July, the brig AllSoae without
having Pilots license. Evidence given to show that
the wind fair for the vessel to proceed sea- without
the aid of the tug The Justice held the case under ad
visement until yesterday when he concluded send the
to Court for trial. and held the Captain $500
appear As there is much difference of opinion in
regard nfracton of the law by the Captains
boats is intended to make this case between the
parties
Observation-Disclosures morning, between and
O'Clock the residence of Mr. WILLIAM FRosT No SO North
Front street. was entered by burglars and robbed articles
of silver ware, among which five large and six small
spoons two butter knives and two himbes Their onera
tons heard by Mr. FROST, when he got up and was
about coming down stairs when the thieves escaped from
the rear leaving behind them in the yard candle and
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