Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-02
CITY NEWS

tival in their calendar their "Y ON kippur, or Day
of Atonement. The feast is in accordance with Lee
vetical law, found in Levetcus, xiii chap z to s.
verses.
The Jewish secular new year having commenced on
the first day of the seventh month Tishri in the
midst of prayers and penitent exercises the plousy
inclined Jew keeps the ten days Intervening between
that festival and the Day of Aonement as week OF
penitence fast and prayer. Rising before daylight,
he engages in prayer for three four hours and sts
until evening, when he takes scanty meal to enable
him to recommence fasting again the next day.
On the New Years festival or "Rosh-Hashona," it
is said by the Tamud, the Almighty looks into man
actions during the past year, and prescrbes his pen
atty or reward, but it is not fixed until Yom kippur
or Day of Atonement, SO rs to give the repentant
sinner another chance to mend his ways. and there
fore the Jew spends the ten days of pentence in fast
ing and prayer.
No day in the whole year is looked upon by the
Jew, whether Orthodox or Rcformer with more awe
than the Day of Atonement, nor are the religious
services SO exacting any day. No meat drink is
partaken of from sunset until sunset and tho entire
time is spent in the Synagogue mploring the Lords
forgiveness for the sins committed during the past
twelve months A beautiful explanation of the Tai
mud says. however. that point that the Lord for
gives only the sins committed against himself but
not those committed towards ones fellow man, no
matter of what people creed. unless human for
giveness is first obtained and the wrong repaired.
far it lies in ones power. Hence all true Jews
make restitution of everything they have knowing
ly wr0nged other Of and ask forgiveness of
them they have offended.
The evening prayer, which is said by the congrega
tons dressed in their robes of death, with
the recitation of form called Kol Ndro." cancel
ing all obligations made in rashness under excite
ment but reatirming all oaths and obligations made
lawfully and with reconciliation. Confessions of
sins. not to man, but to Him who alone has the power
hymns and songs of praise until late hour of the
night, when the majority of the congregation return
home, while the more pious among them remain in
the Synagogue all night. Huge candles, typical
of the human soul, are burned in the houses. and
allowed to burn until they consumed. Sho uld
they be extnguished before tho close of the festival
the superstitious believe that it forbodes evil.
At o'clock A. NJ. tho services in the synagogue
commence again. and continued until three
stars visible in tho heavens when the feast is
broken. This being determined by delegation of
three men from each congregation. tho signal is given
on the 'shophar" trumpet made of n rams horn
in commemoraton of the sacrifice of Isaac by his
father.
This being the only day in the year in which the
High Priest was allowed to enter the Hottest of
Holes. portion of the noon prayer or "Musaph"
bears this ceremony. and. unlike other days of the
year. the congregation kneel three times before the
Holy Shrine portion of the noon prayer. abiding
ForgivneSs is said to have been written by Rabbi
Ammen. of Mentz. in Germany. under the following
circumstances: This man, who of the
greatest divines of the Jews in the Middle Ages
highly respected by the Bishop of Mentz and con-
suited by him on many occasions Being asked by
his friend to forsake the faith of his fathers. the
Rabbi asked three days to reflect. which granted
but no sooner had he left the Bishops palace than
his conscience smoe him for having asked that
grace. Fearing to return at the time fixed, he was
arrested and brought before the Bishop, when he
asked to have his tongue torn out, for having BIAS
phemed the name of the Lord by not instantly deny
ing; but the Bishop ordered the mans limbs to be
cut off and him to be placed in coffin with his limbs
by his side. This was done, and the poor Rabbi
fingered in great agony until the Rosh Hashona.
when he desired his attendant to carry him into the
synagogue, which was done.
Here he recitod in low vnina called I'm
sanu Tokeph" clarifying God and His Works. when
so soon as he had finished column of fire burst into
the synagogue and took the pious Rabbi to Heaven.
This prayer, ever since is made by the Jews on the
New Y ear and Day of Atonement.
The closing prayer of the Day of Atonement Is that
offered by the Jews in their dying moments. and is
the famous Hear 0 Israel the Lord our God Is our
Lord"
In most synagogues sermons delivered at GER
tain periods of the services and this, together with
the solemnity of the occasion, causes many people
who never enter house of prayer during year. to
visit them this only occasion.
We have in this city six seven synasogues all of
which were crowded with worshippers on Saturday
NEW Masonic TEMPLg.-At late meeting Of the
Grand Lodge of Maryland. A. +. and A. Masons.
committee, consisting of NJ. W. Grand Master John
Coates General John S. Berry. and Messrs. Francis
Burns James Loguc. William Wilson. Jr.. Charles
Webb and George l. Kennard. were appointed to
solicit subscriptions of stock and to select and pur
os;tof for ha IF g
=; tbis c;tv Said committee Saturday last pur-
bosod for the purpose above named three different
lots on Charles street, the first vacant lot adjoining
St paus Church, second, the lot containing the club
house adjoining No. l. TIC third, the dwelling adjoin-
ing No. q owned and occupied by DIR. john " hit-
RIDGE making in all front of 81 feet on oharies
street. and running back to the depth Of $50 feet
The committee contemplate commencing the erection
of the building early next Spring, and will, when
completed, much enhance the appearance OF that
already beautiful section of the city.
VIOLATIONS OF ORDINANcEs.-It may be matter
of little moment to citizens as to what particular
" persons guilty of petty violations of existing Or
dinances but these ordinances are intended for the
safety and welfare of ALL of whatever degree, all are
interested in their observance. 1t wonderful with
the many examples constantly before them that per
sons will subject themselves to the pains and penal
ties inflicted for the violation of municipal laws
but Zine upon line and precept upon precepts
seem to be necessary; and with the view OF correct
ing these abuses if possible, shall note such in
fractions as the following: Edmund Addison, col
ored boy for throwing stones in the street; j. b.
Wesebaugh, for running his wagon without numbers
and Peter Dibel for throwing garbage in front of his
premises were severally arrested and taken to the
Western District station house Saturday. and fines
imposed upon each. The colored boy in default o
payment was committed to jail.
YOUTHFUL DEpRAvITY.-Stephen Price. coloret
boy. was brought to the Southern police station on
Saturday last. charged with stealing $l75 from thu
money drawer of Thomas Gately. ll2 S. Howard
street. Committed for the action of the Grand Jury
On being taken to Jail. this boy. though young IL
years. was recognized ole offender, having beef
in onrance repeatedly on similar charges. We're he
white 10y, he would now probably, be On inmate o.
the House of Refuge. but no such reformatory pro
vision is made for colored boys. This is it SHOULD
rot be.
MATCH GAME OF BASH BALL-A match game O
base ball came of on Saturday afternoon betwee
the Friends and Baltimore Clubs. on the grounds 9
the latter, resulting in favor of the Friends TIL
contest was very close. Messrs Gluck and Dubrit
acted as scorers, and Mr.. Hoe umpire. The SCOT
of the Friends was q, and IS runs and that of tn
,ccaltmore q, with 80 runs.
,-vsT-An inquest was held by Coroner Green
~ tho Western Police Station yesterday, on tn
LoS, If q white male infant found on lot betwee
Saratoga and Null berry streets, near the residence
M,s HYATT. Verdict, death ftom causes unknow
to the Jury"
y1otAr1oy OF IRDrSANcE.-Marsaret Jones' co
a,ed. charged with yio,eting the ordinance in rel
ton to the obstruction Of requirements was take
to the Southern District Police Stctlon on oatufos
night by officer Granger and fined 81 and cos's' al
in default of payment was committed to jSli'
CRICKET MArcH.-Arrangements have been pc
fected for a match game between the WashingtC
Cricket Club, of Washington City, and the Nom
1nepta Club of this city, to be played the groun
of the latter, at CAROLS Point, Spring Gardens,
Saturday next, commencing at o'clock A. NJ.
An UNRuLy MUrB.-Jack JONES' deaf and dun
colored man, was placed in durance at the MIDI
District watch house. on Friday night, by Office
Morris and Gardner, for dsorderly conduct and il
properly exposing his person. Committed to jail
Justice Spicer.
MARYLAND INSTITUTE FAIR.-The 18th Annual
h;bition of the Maryland Institute will common
under the most favorable auspices this evening, a
continue during the present month. Of course ever
body will attend and may be they'll find "a Oh
em.ns them takin' notes."
FAtaE-A man named Edward Cornelius was
~ested on Saturday upon the charge of having
1871 esq On worth of oats from Robert Turner Z