The American Israelite from Cincinnati, Ohio • P222

1 1 1 1 6.0 6.0 222 THE ISRAELITE. VOLUME: 4.. Music i is the expression of a sensible heart, the heart of Israel. We recommend this work to. the kind attention of our readers and hope, that it will meet with an extensive patronage.

As regards the introduotory essay of the Rev. De Sola, we believe we can not do better, for the interest of our readers, and the work before us, than to reprint the whole essay, which is highly interesting and instructive. We are sorry, that we can not reprint the notes which show an uncommon crudition of. Mr. De Sola.

The Monthly, Devoted to Literature, Art, and Politics.Boston and London, by Sampson Co. THE three first numbers of this excollent monthly lay before us. The Journal is full of the most interesting matter by the first, American writers, such as Prescot, Emerson, Longfellow, Mrs. Beecher Stowe and other literary celebrities. Every number contains 128 pages royal ootavo in fine print, more than any otker monthly.

The work is well worth an extensivo patronage and we recom-, mend it cheerfully to our YOUNG MEN'S MERCANTILE LIBRARY Ag- The next course of lectures be. fore this Association will commence on the evening of January 19th the initiatory course to be delivered by Mr. Mackay, the subject chosen "Pootry and Song." Mr. Mackay's fame is world wide -his produstions in verse are characterized by purity of thought, and sweetness of expression, Our oitizens will turn out en masse to listen to his lecture. NEW ORLEANS.

The second anniversary of the Home for Jewish widows and orphons," was celebrated Friday, January 8, at the Home." The Rev. Mr. G- Gutheim delivered a prayer, and L. L. Lovy, pronounced the oration.

Messrs. Isaac Hart, J. Abrahamson and Joseph Simon were the committee of arrangement. Wo are informed it turned out a splendid affair, and we will be enabled to give particulars in our next. CLEVELAND.

everywhere in the United States the reform question (the Tekum Purkan) makes considerable trouble in the congregational meeting of the old congregation of this city; but it amounts to quarrel and violent words, only," says! one of our correspondents; and we say, it is all right; no patchwork! either reform to suit the demands of the age and be done at once, or let it all alone. The first Latin translation of the whole Mishna was furnished by Wm. Sureuhuys, of Amsterdam, and was published in the year 1668. The first Spanish translation of the whole Mishna by Abraham ben Reuben, of Venice, was published in the year 1606. A Fair Specimen.

THE following is a fair specimen of the falsehoods which occasionally make the round in the press, and contain not even a shadow of truth. Men with proselyting propensities need not always enquire after truth; they say anything to suit themselves. This is taken from the New York correspondent of the Boston Journal, in the whole of which is no truth except that there are Synagogues with choirs and organs, and that Judah Touro distributed a large sum of money among the Israelites of this country: "The old style of singing in one or more of the up-town synagogues, has given placo to a modern choir, with organ and all the accompaniments. This has been done in the face of the most virulent opposition from the staid old Jows, and to the infinite disgust of all who ask for the old paths. But the innovation does not end with the organ and the choir.

The question of the day of worship has on many occasions agitated the Hebrews. Some are uncharitable ontugh to say that the Jews can not afford to lose two days in the week; and as Saturday, their Sabbath, is one of the best days in the week for trade, and Sunday, our Sabbath, is one of the worst, 'it is proposed to adopt the Sunday of Christians. And this latter plan has already been put into pructical use by Rev. Dr. Raphael, who, on Sunday last, preached on the death of the late Judah Touro.

"Touro is the Girard of the Jews, and at the time of his death he distributed his immense wealthamong the Hebrews in America and an annual service is held in commemoration of his beneficence. It was a marked sight to see the Synagogue of the Israelites opened on the day saored as that on which. the Lord arose from the dead. It may indicate the near approach of that time when those who crucified the Son of tho Highest shall, through their descendants, BAY: "Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the ft Rev. Dr.

Wise. To day I am happy again to communicate to you some encouraging i circumstances which show plainly, that the light of Judaism is spreading all over our beloved country. According to AD invitation, extended to me by our Jewish brethren of Evansville, 1 visited this place Sunday, the 3rd inst where I met with a courteous 'reception by my Jewish brethren. As you have been informed, this Congregation has been started there only a fow months ago, and promises to be a bright banner among us. Although it is only commenced, yet our brethren have fitted up a capacious hall for their worship.

I delivered, according to invitation, two sermons to very respectable congregations. There are already 40 male members, and new ones coming in daily. Our brethren there are desiring to promulgate the cause of our holy religion. In my first lecture, which I delivered in the German language, I took the words of the Psalmist for my text: "How good and how pleasant it is if brethren live togother in unity." I proceeded to illustrate the many advantages and comforts which are connected with a religious society, and more so for us Israelites. I showed how it had been, in all ages, 8 blessing for our brethren to live according to their holy roligion, and reminded them of their duty to keep the Congregation up, and make it flourish.

The Congregation seemed highly pleused with what I said, and lisoned to it with great interest. In the evening I spoke agan, in the English language, when I compared the life of a man to a traveler. I here showed the many difficulties and dangels of our earthly life; the object of our joumey; and all else that was required, This was, then, accepted with great interest, and all seemed to be highly pleased. Many of our Hebrew brethren made the remark that such lectures wouldbe more impressive to their mind than long prayers, which they did not understand. I have no doubt that the congregation of Evansville will become flourishing if they get the right leader.

Our brethren are much respected by the Christian population, and are, as every where, an intelligent people. The West is designed for great purposes; Judaism will' progress here, and its wholesome influence will be felt in all departments. Thanks be to God for doing suck great things; He is the true One, and Ile will fulfil the promises of the Scripture. "Israel shall be known in all worlds; its name shall be prosperous for an everlasting generation." I. WECHSLER.

OLNEY, Illinois, Jan. 6, 1858. PHILADELPHIA, January 8, 1858. To the Editor of The Israelite, BEING a constant reader of your valuable journal I an really astonished, that you hardly ever mention anything about our old fashioned Quaker city. We have now six Hebrew congregations here, and I should think there was occasion enough, to keep up a freqnent corrospondence with your paper.

The first and largest Congregation here is the K. K. Rodef Sholem; little indeed, very little can be said regarding the progress of reform in this Congregation; they have an excellent Chasan, Mr. Fraenkel, who superintends also the very good choit, and this is about all. They still keep on making half a dozon or more Sheberach for each, and would not suffer to omit the Eisehu Mekomo or Bamadlikin for all the Rabbis alive.

Much could be said as to the management of the affairs of this Congregation, but I refrain from saying, boing afraid to trespuss on your valuable space. The second is the Reform or Temple Congregation, with Rev. Dr. S. Deutsch as their leader; the members seem to take a great deal of interest in the promotion of the welfare of their Congregation.

They have sermon every other Sabbath, which is listened to with much enthusiasm, and, no doubt, the Doctor will effect much good after a while. Their choir and organ are in a needy condition. The Polish, Portuguese and Hollandish are going on at their old rate deaf towards anything in the way or shape of reform. Regarding the new German-Portugueso Congregation, with Rev. Isaac Leeser n8 the Chanter, I can only say, (that on Friday evening they can hardly ever get Minian together, were it not for a few Germans (not members) who live in the vicinity to holp them along.

Hoping that you will excuse my long epistle I remain, Dear Sir, Yours, respeotfully, ESERETH. ALBANY, N. -The official communication of Anshe Emeth came too late for insertion in this week's paper. 1t will appeaf next week. Extract from a letter dated: ,1: PITTSBURGH, January 11,.1858 Rev.

Isaac M. Wise: KNOWING, from your conversation with us while here, that you take a lively interest in everything regarding our holy faith, I will, give you an outline of our present position in congregational, affairs. An attempt to establish. al sohool, inde: pendent of any congregation, has failed in its success, as the number of Hebrew residents in this city is too limited for such an 1 undertaking. It is be regretted that the harmony among the' Israelites he re is anything but promising for the future welfare, or any establishment of a permapent congregation here.

Much good a and many happy resulta might be anticipated, if a union could be established, and it would not be without benefit for the cause, if you would be kind enough to give some healthy advice through the medium of your periodical, witholding names though, until necessary to make mention of them. Being hoquainted with the ciroumstances properly, I would suggest a few items. Through the consolidation of the two into one congregation the revenues of said one congregation would be amply sufficient for a good salary to 8 first rate Hebrew tencher, who could act at the same time as Hazan and Lecturer to the Congregation; besides, to engage a Shochet, who is also to be Shamas and Bal Korch, and then engage another teacher yet, for the branches commonly taught in our publio schools. The number of Hebrew families here now is about sixty, and every ono able to give their mite, if order could be established. We have but few contentious persons among us, and even they could bo gained over if they see that the disorder they produce by their onesided views, has become subject to notice by our pross.

So plense and grant this request at once and the result may be as beneficial 08 all good Israelites heartily desire. It is time; though for me to close this, as it may encronch too much. upon your valuable time: bogging therefore, once more, your kind intervention in our behalf, I sign myself, Yours, very obediently, OBSERVER. FOr Wenannounce with pleasure to our readers, that NATHAN MATER, M. author of "The Count and the Jewess," Leaves from Spanish history," etc.

has written an original novel for The Israelite, styled "THE FATAL SECRET, or Plots and Counterplots," a Historical Novel from the Sixteenth century, acting in Portugal, at the royal court, in the dungeon of the inquisition, and among concealed Hebrews. The ingenuity and prolific imagination of our young poet is well known to our readers. Therefore, we may justly promise them an excellent intellectual treat. WE call attention to the advertisement of Messrs. B.

SIMON Co. of Cincinnati, in the columns of the Deborah, as European Bankers. They have entered upon regular connections with many of the best houses of Europe, especially in Germany, and can receive or forward money from or to any part of Europe. The house here stands so high in the enjoyment of public confidence, that we nued not recommend it; but for those ata distance from Cincinnnti who might not know the firm, we can inform them that it is the best and safest house with which business may be transacted. We are obliged to J.

I. DOBMATER, Esq, our represntative at Columbus, for the interesting documents he was kind enough to send n8. We will review them in our next issue, Mrs. LoHNSBACK was presented with di. ploma by the Ohio Mechanics' Institute for the manufacture of Paper boxes, in which she can not be excelled.

The diploma was awarded to her on the 7th of December last. WE call attention to the advertisement of Messrs. Gaines Coombe, successors of Mr. Seifert, No 72, West 5th Street, who have enlarged the grocery business considerably. These gentlemen are now fully prepared wait upon their customers and pay prompt attention to orders from the country.

Give them a call. NEW NATIONAL THEATRE. Tan excitement at the National during the past week has been equal to the most sanguine expectations of the worthy manager, The RONZANI BALLET TROUPE, consisting of some 30 odd artists mostly females- was announced, and, of course; attraoted immense houses, every night during the week, and judging from the evidence before, us, both the artists and the audience were well satisfied. f. The Swiss Trasty.

TEs Israelites of Cinoinnati and their friends in general are requested to attend a. Masp. Meeting, 1 to be Monday next, 7 P. in the Hall of the Allemania, to express their, sentiments on the, merits of the, Baltimore Convention and the subse-. quent notion of the President of the United States.

S. Friedman, MAOK, Committee. L. W. Mack, DE EDWARD, BLOOH, one of the Publishers of The ISRAELITE and DEBORAH has started on a Collecting Tour, and business connected with this Office.

Ho will visit many places not Heretofore vialted by any person: for us, and we sincerely hope that overy one of our friends will bo propared not only to welcome him, but to square off their indebiedness promptly. jan8 Carpet yarn, 5 bbis Green corn, 50 sucks Buckwheat, 2 cases smoked salmon, 10 tierces salt aalmon, 30 boxes smoked hallbut, 100 kegs Holland herrings, to arrivo, of primo quality and at the vory lowest Cash prices. GAINES COOMBE. THE undorsigned, To the well, known Public. as a skilful and oxperienced for many yours, and having porformed the operation on children of difforent ages, in tho most happy manner, offers his services to his brethren in faith in this city, as well as abroad, at any time.

LEVI D. LOEVENDERG, janI6-ly Milwaukce, Wisconsin. CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 1858. I as 2 3 4 6 0 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 16 16 11 12 13 14 16 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 20 26 27 28 29 30 25 20 27 28 29 30 31 31. FEBRUARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 7.

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