The Sun.
London, England, 1864-08-17 00:00:00

to such trifling matters as drainage, paving, and
other necessary measures. Towns sprung np
quickly where villages used to stand, and a dense
population speedily settled round them, with none
of the ordinary appliances that secure the health of
towns. The bees of the busy hiveawere constantly
swarming, but the new hives were ill-fitted for
their recepticn. The great distress will therefore
in this view become a lasting benefit. No less than
77 places were availing themselves of the Public
Works Act on August 15th. In many places, ac-
cording to the report, the works are being carried
on with reduced numbers, owing to the opening of
and to the agricultural operations of this
season. P:eston, Ashton, and Glossop are
the chief places in which there are yet
large numbers unemployed, but even in
these there is a considerable amelioration.
So satisfactory is the general state of affairs that
the Hon. Secretary prepared, on Monday, a resolu-
tion to the effect, that the grants of the committee
should henceforth be confined to the relief of per.
sons not receiving parochial aid. He remarked that
it was desirable that the whole of the districts
should be prepared for the cessation of relief from
extraneous quarters, and that this would be a good
beginning. Mr. MASON, of Ashton, made some
opposition on behalf of that district, and it was
ultimately determined to qualify the resolution by
the condition that the pauperism should not exceed
5 per cent. of the population. This was the wisest
course as meeting the exceptional cases, while pro-
viding for a gradual change, and certainly in the
hour of returning prosperity the cpuntry will not
begrudge a little additional help to those who have
so nobly borne the winter of adversity.

Nothing can exceed the want of good feeling ex-
hibited by the Federals throughout the war in which
they have been so long engaged,but their last exploits
are worthy of the Prussians, and certainly it is a
satire on the race that was to be the beacon for the
nations that they are resorting to the most brlrbarous
modes practised by the Old World. The system now
adopted of deporting women and children, and
sending them to a wilderness, is perfectly atrocious,
and for ever disgraces the Government which sanc-
tions, and stamps with infamy the men who carry
out the inhuman work i❑ its shameful details and
extravagant purposes. The cause of this barbarous
treatment is that their victims refuse to take the oath
of allegiance to the Federal cause. Two hundred
and forty-nine women and children were sent north
cf the`Ohio by SHERMAN they were quite destitute,
and it may be supposed therefore what these men
wish than to endure, sent as they are among those
who hate them. Some of these were put into the
military prison, and thence sent down the Missis-
sippi to the extreme limits of the Gulf of Mexico,
" to dwell with alligators, or to die in the swamps,"
as it is emphatically described in the account. The
administrative organ has the audacity to state
that these victims are "on a journey for their
rights." Such conduct and language are a disgrace
to the Federals as men ; they lower themselves in
the scale of humanity, and the most inveterate
partisan of their cause must be disgusted at their
course. War or peace are secondary things in
comparison with such savage display of arbitrary
power, and such uncalled for and unmeaning vio•
lence against defenceless persons. If anything
were wanting to deter the Confederate States from
prosecuting the war with vigour it would be this
inhuman mode now practised. Nothing less than
revenge can be meant by it, and that revenge of
the lowest order and the most revolting kind. That
States calling themselves Christian should thus
desecrate the highest law§ is quite incomprehensible,
and that o. civilised people should permit the Go-
vernment to do such things is quite extraordinary.
In order to be consistent the Federals should no
longer call themselves a Republic, but a Despotism,
and no more insult common sense by profaning the
name of freedom in applying it to their actions.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals is one of the most excellent institutions in
the country. It operates as a check upon many
who would other wise not be deterred from practising
their cruel propensities, and the fear of exposure
will restrain them when no considerations of a
higher nature will prevail. It is to be expected,
however, that when the agents of this society have
succeeded in proving a case in question, and clearly
exemplified that the facts are of a particulaey
aggravated nature, due attention will be paid
to their assertions. It is much to be regretted when
too much laxity is shown to the offender, and the
ends of justice are not met. An extreme case of
cruelty to a horse was brought before the Enfield
Petty sessions, and the whole of the evidence tended
to show that no excuse was given for any violence,
but that the measures employed were wanton and
brutal in the extreme. The defendant's position
in life only served to increase the evil, for he had
had the advantages of education and society to
restrain his passions, instead of giving way to them
to such a frightful extent. The pony he was
driving was generally driven by his daughter, and
when they reached a particular spot the pony turned
to go as usual to the residence of a family where
the young lady was in the habit of calling. Instead
of employing proper means for quieting or directing
the animal, the defendant struck it so violently that
it broke from the vehicle ; he then jumped down,
and for a quarter of an hour beat it about the head
in the most savage manner. In vain those who
assembled round the spot tried to remonstrate with
him—he persisted in his savage treatment. The de•
fence made by the accused only made matters
worse,
for he adopted a sort of bravado style, and. evidently
thought that he was above criticism. No wonder
there was "sensation" among his wearers when he
said that the pony was not thrashed half enough,
as "it wanted a good thrashing three or four hours
a day with a good thick ash stick." It seems
strange, after the case had been fairly proved,
and the defendant, instead of expressing contrition,
only used le.nguage unbecoming and uncalled
for, that the Court should not have adopted
stronger measures to show their disapproval of his
wor?.,s and conduct. A more lame conclusion could
not have followed so outrageous an affair. He was
merely told that the case came within the statute,
and that unnecessary violence had been used. He
was farther informed that he could appeal, if he
thought proper, and the trifling penalty of forty
shillings and casts was inflicted. It is a great pity
that the defendant did not appeal, because by that
means more publicity would have been given to the
affair, and a higher Court would not, in all pro-
bability, have dealt so leniently with the affair. It
is an occurrence deeply to be regretted that so gross
an instance of cruelty should be suffered to go by
unmarked by a decided reproof. If it were not in
the power of the Court to inflict a heavy fine, no-
thing prevented the strongest censure being be-
stowed upon the cruelty practised. It is monstrous
that a man of property and position should be
suffered to go on unchecked in such a
course, for the harm he can do by his
ungovernable temper is ten times more extensive
than any injuries a poor man can inflict. There
are many who may suffer wrong, cruelty, and in-
-1 Justice, and not have the means to make their
grifivances known, while some may be deterred from
doing so for fear of the consequenoes of attacking

one in an influential position. It cannot be hoped
that whatever means are employed a decided change
can come over such a disposition, but at least for
the sake of society, for the cause of justice, and the
interests of humanity, such conduct should be
denounced in the strongest terms that custom allows
to be employed. It is a grave offence thus to tor-
ture a poor animal, and no right-minded person
will deny that the offender in this instance escaped
without receiving his deserts.

The Jews in Morocco.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR,—The press has kindly given publicity to
the letter which I had recently the honour to receive
from his Excellency Sid Taib EI Y-aniny, the Vizier
or Prime Minister of his Sheriffiin Mnjesty the
Emperor of Morocco.
A narrative, however, has since appeared de-
scribing the cruel treatment, attended with a fatal
result of a Jew in the province of Haha, at the
hand of its deputy-governor; and an apprehension
has arisen that the Moorish Government does not
really intend to fulfil its humane promises.
I believe the accompanying communications will
show that this apprehension may be dismissed.
The writer is an influential Jewish merchant of
Mogador, and it will be observed how highly he
and his co-religionists estimate the beneficial effects
—present and to come—of the Imperial edict.
Prejudices and abuses of long.•standing, parti-
cularly when fostered and sustained by religious
fanaticism, are not suddenly nor easily remediable,
even in well-organised States.
In a country like Morocco the advance of civili-
sation must necessarily be progressive.—l have the
honour to remain, sir, your faithful and obedient
servant, MOSES MONTEFIORE.
East Cliffe Lodge, Ramsgate, Aug. 16.

Mogador, July 25, 1864,

Esteemed Sir,—l take upon myself the painful task of
communicating to you a .nost deplorable event, which has
very recently occurred in the vicinity, within a few hours'
ride from this town.

A poor Jew, named Joseph Ben Eieh M'sellim, a resident
of this town, while travelling for his usual occupation of
petty trsding, in the adjoining province of Haha, had occa-
sion to present himself at the residence of the governor of
t'ae province to prefer a complaint to the chief in command
respecting some money which he said he had been robbed
of and lost. It appears that the khalifa, or deputy gover-
nor, Sidi Ilougselin (then acting in place of the governor of
the province, Hadj Abdalla, who was absent), did
not credit the said Jew's story, and, under the impres •
sion that his statement was false, ordered him to be
punished with the lash, which was so severely applied
that the pcor Jew was left dead on the spot, and some
hours afterwards his remains were buried there by some
Jews sent from hence to bring the body of the deceased
to this town for interment, but which was refused by the
khalifa.

I shall not attempt at present to describe to you the whole
of the details of this shocking cruel affair which have come
to my hearing, as it would be difficult to do so perhaps with
all truth and correctness. I am however happy to inform you
that the resident consuls, including myself, have taken up
this affair properly and seriously, and have each made their
reports to the consuls-general and European Ministers at
Tangier, with the object of obtainining from the Court of the
Sultan a thorough investigation into this horrible tragedy,
with due reparation and security for the future against
repetition of such totally unjustifiable conduct on the part
of the Sultan's chiefs in command in the different parts of
the empire; and ] feel persuaded that his Imperial Majesty
will not only cause strict it quiry about this melancholy
event, but will likewise take all possible means to prevent
the recurrence of similar disgraceful conduct on the part of
his different governors in the country.
I think it right to mention that the said province of
liaha has, for a great many years, been ruled by its present
governor Hadj Abdalla, who, although considered a very
strict and severe chief, showing but little mercy to delis
quents of all classes, at the same time the province is quiet
and comparatively orderly, and due protection is afforded
for travellers, traders, strangers, and property; and during
the disasters of the bombardment of Mogador by the
French some years ago, and the more recent troubles
caused by the Spanish war with the empire, the Jews of
this place were all received everywhere in Hahn, and their
persons and property protected, and were all well-treated
as far as possible to be do-_,e under the strict surveillance
and by the voluntary d.asire of the ruling governor, Hadj
Abdalla, and much to his credit. Mogador is situated in
the province of tlaha, and its inhabitants could scarcely
expect, in s'ach times us described, to obtain equal security
and pro'.;ction In any other of the surrounding provinces,
where there exists greater cenfuiion and misrule.

I wish to remove any impression that may erroneously
be felt that your late visit to this country is the cause, or
in arly way connected with disasters similar to the occur-
rence above described; on the contrary, the recent edict
of the Sultan, published on the occasion of your visit to
his Court, has undoubtedly produced the most beneficial
results, and without which, at the present moment, the
position of the Jews in this empire might be far worse. I
feel, however, confident the good cfncts of the edict in ques-
tion will increase tenfold in the course of time.

Hoping this will find you in perfect enjoyment of good
health, and presenting the grateful respects of myself and
family, I have the honour to be, esteemed sir, your devoted
and obedient servant, ABRAHADI CAAS,
To Sir Moses Montefiore, Bart., F,B„S„

Mogador, Aug. I, Mt
Esteemed Sir,—Since the recent deplorable event of the
death of a poor Jew by unmerited severe castigation in the
province close to this town, which I mentioned to you in
my letter of July last, I now come to inform you that the
chief governor Of the raid province of Haha, Sidi Hadj
Abdalla, has returned to his residence there, and his excel-
lency, immediately on learning the circumstances of the
case, expressed his strong disapprobation of the conduct of
his deputy in this shocking affair, and has written a long
letter directed to our governor, Kaid El Mehddi, instruct-
ing him to call a meeting of the chief of the Jews of
Mogador, and read over to them its contents in extenua-
tion, with manifold promises of entire security against the
chance of repetition of such gross outrage in future, and
intimating his desire to make some reparation for the past
unfortunate occurrence which he says took place in his
absence entirely without his knowledge.
" His excellency offers the payment cf a fine or penalty
to be given as an atonement and consolation to the family
of the deceased, and that they should give him, as custo-
mary among the Moors in such cases, an acquittance or
pardon for the life of the deceased. 'When the meeting of
the Jews heard the contents of the aforesaid letter they
consulted among themselves the matter, and they took into
consideration the previous comparative kind treatment and
protection afforded to the Jews of this' town by the people
of the province of Haha, under the direction of the said
Kaid Hadj Abdalla, at the time of the French and Spanish
ware in this empire. And fearing to bring upon themselves
the of the people of the said province, in case of
being placed in similar circumstances, as above mentioned,
they called to the relations of the deceased to accept the
aforesaid proposals of Kaid Abdalla, and they refused, say-
ing They have had their case reported to the foreign
Ministers, &e., and will leave the matter in their hands.
Bat the Jews pointed out to them the danger that may
arise if they refused, and they obliged them to give the
acquittance or pardon required, according to the Moorish
laws and usual customs. The meeting refused to receive
from his Excellency Raid Abdalla what he offered to pay,
Caenadsetd.hey contributed among themselves the sum of £123,
which they have handed over to the said relations of de-

It is no small advantage for us to feel the certainty that
this Raid and all others are greatly influenced to do good,
from the knowledge that all public affairs are strictly re•
ported to the foreign Ministers and consular corps at Tangier
as well as elsewhere, the salutary effect of whose just inter-
ference in all necessary cases is incontestable.—l have the
honour to be, esteemed sire your faithful and obedient
humble servant, ABRAHAM C 445•
To Sir Montefiore, Bart., F.R.S., &o.

LORD PALMERSTON AND MS CONSTITUENTS.""'
The Premier has signified his intention of paying ft
visit to his constituents on the occasion of Tiverton races,
which are appointed to take place on the 24th and 25th of
the present month. His lordship's private secretary, in
reply to an invitation from Mr. F. A. Payne, the secretary
of the Tiverton Race Committee, has forwarded to that
gentleman the following note :—" 10, Downing-street,
Aug, 12, 1864. Sir,—l am directed by Lord Palmerston,
in reply to your communication of the 9th lust, to inform
you that it is his intention to visit Tiverton at the time of
the races,—l am, sir, your obedient servant EVELYN
ASHLEY."

NEW ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN BRIGHTON.
—The Roman Catholic church of St. Mary Mag-
dalen, in Brighton, which was partly open some time ago,
has been completed, and yesterday the solemn opening of
the entire building took place. The Right Rev. Dr. Grant,
Roman Catholic bishop of Southwark, celebrated high mass,
assisted by several of the clergy of the dioc,:se. The music
was by Hummel, and was well performed. The sermon
Was preached by Dr. Manning. There was present a large
number of the laity. The church is situated in Upper-
North-street, in the north-west part of Brighton, is in the
early English style, and is very beautiful. On each side of
the nave are several arches, supported by massive pillars,
adorned with some excellent carved work. The roof is of
stained oak. The church has a tower 60 feet high, and
from this tower there rises a spire, also 60 feet high. The
spire can be seen from a great distance. Mr Blount, of
London, is the architect, and Messrs. Chessman, Fabian,
and Zenner executed the different parts of the works,