Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-20
LOCAL ITE II s.

week is denOminated, by our Catholic fellow
citizens, "Holy Week" and is devoted by
them to a special commemoration of the sut-
ferings and death of Christ. Tomorrow is
called "Maunday Thursday and is ceiebra-
ted as the anniversary of the institution of
the Holy Eucharist, at the last supper, and
upon this day, the host consecrated TOR the
service of the succeeding day, on which no
conservation can take place, is carried in SOL
emn procession to a place adorned with flow
ers and lights, called The Repository" and
the main altar is stripped fits covering in
remembrance of the ~indignities offered to our
Saviour by his enemies.
On Friday, called Good Friday" the SER
vices have reference, exclusively, to the trial
and crucifxion of Christ, and the ceremonies
of kissing the figure of our Saviour upon the
cross, is performed by the entire congrega
ton.
On Saturday, called Holy Saturday" a
variety of ceremonies arc performed. having
reference mainly to the approaching festival
of Easter. A new FIRE il made and blessed
together with FIVE grains of incense, which
are placed upon a large candle, known as the
paschal candle, in the form of a cross. A
triple candle is lighted in the aisle of the
church, and borne to the chancel and twelve
prophecies, or long passages from the old
testament are read, a custom which appears
to have derived its origin from the fact that
the Cateehumens who were anciently bap-
tized on this day, were thus instructed. Al
ter this. the paschal candle, an emblem OF
Christ's resurrection, is solemnly blessed and
lighted from the triple candle, as are also all
the lamps and candles used in the church.
and the water of the baptismal font having
been blessed, those who are to receive bap-
tism, if any, are soiemnly received into the
church. In token Of grief for the death of
our Saviour, neither bells nor organs are used
in Catholic Churches on Good Friday; the
bells, therefore. are rung during the anthem:
"Gloria in excelsis" on Thursday, and are
silent, at all hours, until the recitation Of the
same anthem in the mass of Saturday.
All the above services will take place at
St. Mary's Church, commencing at Ct O.
clock, on the morning Of each day.
Cry Council LAST NIGHT.-Both branch
es of the City Council were in session last
night, but without transacting any business
adjourned.
THR Irwin LITERARY SOCIETY return their
thanks to Senator Mason, for II volumes
Of Pacific Railroad reports, and to Hon. Will
liam Smith for the Congressional Globe for
"a :. They have received various
other books and documents for ther library,
for which they are thankful.
FISH MARKET.-The arrivals of fish yes
terday, were very small. The city and coun-
try demand is greater than the supply, and
Shad have advanced to Sl7(aS2o. Her
ring remain at from Sll TO SD per thousand.
The remains Of the venerable Judge Bib
were followed to their place of sepulturc in
Oak Hill Cemetery. Georgetown, on Sunday
afternoon, by an immense concourse ofhis for
mer friends and acquaintance, and sympathi-
,ing friends of the family, among whom were
President Buchanan, Gen. Cass, Secretary
Cobb. and other members of the Cabinet. high
Government officers. and a number OF the
members Of the bar. The hearse was drawn
by four white horses, and the pall-bearers
consisted of Chief Justice Dunlop, OF the Cir.
cult Court, District Attorney L. Ould, ex-
Mayor Crawford, and Mr.. Bradley.
The Sickles trial is progressing slowly in
the Washington Criminal Court. Several
witnesses were examined yesterday. but no
very important information elected. The
interest in this case is dying out.
LEcruRE.-Rev. DR.. Ryder will deliver his
twelfth lecture, at St. Mays Church, this
evening at "A o'clock. Subject 1.-The Sa-
critice of the Mass.
FIRE DsrARTMENT.--An adjourned meet
ing of the delegates. &C., composing this
body. is to be held at the Hall of the Sun
Fire Company, this evening, at "A o'clock,
for the completion of its organization.
The venerable Lodovick Sheppard, one Of
the Oldest inhabitants of Washington, well
known and esteemed in Baltimore, was ON
Friday evening in his usual health and play
ing with his little granddaughter, when he
suddenly fell, and in q fow moments expired.
lie was in the TIth year Of his age.
The WEATHER AND FRrIT.-The wealth
err for the past few days has been cool and
unreasonable, and has materially injured
the fruit in this entire region. a heavy
white frost covered the ground yesterday
morning.
GREEN Passive received yesterday a
quantity of green peas, Of excellent quality,
from Mr.. J. " RYAN, who had them for sale
at his stand in market. They were raised
near Norfolk. and brought to this city. and
s,Id at Sl.0O per peck.
~ WHEELER, Agent, No. 81 LOUISIANA AVE-