The Sun.
London, England, 1806-10-02 00:00:00

THE JEWS.

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The 41fonite1ir, of September 23, gives an account
of the proceedings respe&ing the. Jewish Assembly,(,
of which the following is arkabstraEt : . i
The Speech of the Emperor's Commissioners to
,the Jewish Assembly, after signifying his M .!i'esty's i
approbation
,of their answers, and referring t ~e
Revolution which menaced to swallow up religious
.Thrones and , Empires— a
Empires---but the evils inflicted by
which had been repaired by one -man—proceeds to,
observe, that the Jews, overwhelmed by the con-
tempt
of Nations, and often the obje&s of the ava-
rice
of Sovereigns, have not hitherto been treated. '.
with justice ; and then states the following Propo-
sition on the part of his Irriperial Majesty :-
-It is the wish of his Majesty, that there should
remain
no excuse to those who will not Ci-
. .
tazens. He insures to you the free exercise of your
.Religion, and the full enjoyment of your political
,Rights ; but in return for the august prote&ion
Which be grants you,-he exatis a religious guarantee
.fo the entire observance of the principles announced .
• in your-answers. This Assembly, •.,s it is at present
c nstituted, cannot alone Offer this to him. Its
answers must be converted into decisions by another
Assembly of a still more imposing and religious
form, that they may be placed by the side of the
Talmud, and thus acquire in the eyes of the Jews
of every Country, and of every age, the greatest pos-
sible authority. This is the only mode of conform-
ing to the greatness and generosity of Majesty's
views, and of causing to be felt by all those who pro-
fess your Religion the happy influence of this rtre-
morable epoch.
" The number .of Commentators on your Law
have doubtless altered its purity ; and tlie-diirersity
of their opinions has created doubts in the minds of
those who read them. It 'would therefore be ren-
dering an important service to the generality of the
Jews to fix their belief on the matters which have
already been submitted to you. In order that the
History of Israel may speak of an Assembly invested
with an authority cepable of producing the results
which we expe&, there must be a Grand Sanhe-
drin. . It is a Grand Sanhedrin which his Majesty
iii-iw proposes to convoke. This Assembly, which
fell with the Temple, will thus re-appear to en-
. lighten every where the people whom it governS.
It will thus restore the true spirit of yodr Law, and
give an explanation calculated to put an end to all
erroneous interpretation.. It will call upon the
Jeviish people to love and to defend the Country
which they inhabit ; and will teach theM, that all
the sentiments which attached them to their ancient
Country are due, where, for the first time since the
ruin of their Nation, they can elevate their voice."
: The Speech then goes on to propose, that. accord-
ing to ancient usage the Grand Sanhedrin shall con-
sist of 66 Members, exclusive of the President ;
two-thirds to be Rabbis, including those present ;
the other third to be chosen by the AsseMbly by secret
scrutiny ; that the Assembly is to continue as long
as the Grand Sanhedrin shall remain assembled
and that a Committee of nine Members should be
appointed to arrange the sujeas for discussion in the
Sanhedrin. Lastly, the Assembly is requested to
announce the Convocation.of the Sanhedrin to all
i ihe Synagogues in Europe.
1 The President of the Assembly, M. FURTADO,
in his answer, after paying compliments to the Em- •
:peror, lamenting the fallen state of the Jews, and .
,expressing surprise that no Prince had until now
taken any steps to ameliorate th6r condition, pro-
ceeds to observe on the inconvco.iencies arising from
the'division of each Religion .Thio different see.ts, and
that each ought to present to the Sovereign a re-
sponsibility, and the means of superintendance, for
.which purpose there should be persons appointed to
study its principles and preserve its purity, of which
;they should be the depositaries and the guardians. He
then states, that the explanation of the
,dogmas of
-the Jewish Religion given. by the. Assembly had
proved, tint there was nothing either in its -prin-
ciples or its pra6.tice which could justify the exclu-
sion of Jews-from the - enjoyment of the civil and
political rights of Frenchmen. Fle concludes by
expressing great approbation of the Proposition for
convoking the Grand Sanhedrin.- . .

[The Resolutions which were, in consequence of this
communication, adopted by the Assembly foi the Convoca.
tion of the Grzind Sanhedrin, we gave on Tuesday.]

CADIZ, AUGUST 30.

Ten- Ships of the Line are now again nearly fitted.
_out in this Port, together with three Frigates and
three- Cutters ; but they are badly manned, and
the Crews, chiefly pressed landmen, are in an al-
most mutinous state. The Officers, however, boast
of their resolution of repairing. their late misfor.
tones as soon as they are Joined by ten Ships from
Carthagena, which, according to report, are ready
for sea. Some of them also talk of the expe&ation
of a French Fleet from Breit or Toulon ; but as ever
since my arrival the signal of Enemy's Ships being
off the Coast has been flying from the Forts, I dare
ca-y this junaion, if attempted, wily not easily be ef.
feaed.

. The harvest has this year been generally abun-
dant, and the vineyards are in a promising mate,
but for want of trade and money the distress is
every where as great as the discontent. Every
where emissaries keep the people in agitation and
anxiety by reports of changes in Government, of
partitions of Province,s, and of innovations in Reit-
:glom Even well-informed persons of the higher
classes seem to apprehend that one of BONAPARTE'S
biothers or relatives will soon be placed on the
Throne of the Spanish Bourbons. As to, the
French Officers and Agents in this country, they
say publicly, that as soon as LUCIEN BONAPARTE
is reconciled to NAPOLEON, he will succeed
CHARLES W.

A Letter from Barbadoes, dated the, 7th.
,of Au--
gust, says---"; General BOYER, the Commander
in Chief, wa just about to set out on his long pro-
jeaed tour over all
,the Islsnds, attended by the
Chief Engineer, the Adjutant, and Quarter-Master
General, his personal Staff, and Dr. KEIR, InspeEtor
of Hospitals.
" The Commander in Chief first visits Trinidad,
next Surinam, and it was conjeelured that he might
take a peep at the Spanish Main.
'General ARCHER has been removed to. St.
wh&re he. commands. General HUGHES
commands at Surinam, and is at present Actin; Go-
vernori and extremely popular:" e. •

SPORTING INTELL)GLNCE.

NEWMARKET FIRST Oe OBER MEETING, xBc6.

WzDNESDAY, °Cf. t

Sweepstakes of 2ogs. each, for 3-yr old colts, Bsr. 4lb. and
tillieS Bsr: i lb. Two-yr old C.
. .
Mr. Ladbroke's dt. c. by Waxy . . - -. : - --, 1
Sir C. Liunbury's b. c. Spy - - - -- 2
Mr. C Brown's sister to Orlando .- ; - , . - . 3.

Five to 4 on Waxy

thie

Subscription of zsgs. each, for3-yr olds, car-
,; 1,11). and fillies, Bst. 31b, D. 1.
h. c. Paris-. - - - walked over
Ld FG. C. 4bcrne's ch. f. Norah, by lohrt Bull - dr
Ai I . Nfri Usti's Smuggler, by liambletonizai - dr

Fifty Guineas free tbr-any horse, tre. 4- yr olds, carrying 7st.
41b..; 5-yr olds, Sat. 51b. ; 6-yr olds',.Bst. t sib.; Ana aged,
9st. •-`l3. C. - •
br. h. Orville, aged 1-
D.,of Gra', ton's 14. In.' Parasol, 6)-Js ' - Z
Mr. Stavely, 4 yrs old -
Sir 1,. Shelley's fioughtofi Lass, 5 yrs old - - 4
Mr. Craven's br. c. Henry, .4 yrs old - - - 5
Five to 2. agst Orvilie—z to a agst Parasol-7 to 4 agst
'Suavely.

Sweepstakes of toogs. each. Two-yr old C.
Mr. Howorth's,Prangeade, 3 yrs old, 6st. 12113. .
Mr. It. BOyce's Wretch, 3 yrs old, Bst. ilb. -
Ld
G. H. Cavcndish's.c. by Moorcock, out or Matron,
4 yrs old, Bst. slb. . - .
Evon betting on Wretch.
Mr. Watson's Honor, Sst. db. beat Mr. Craven's Henry,
Sst. talb. Two-yr old. C. wogs. h. ft.,;-6 t 0,4 agst Heanor.
Mr. How°, ties Enterprize beat Mr. Mellish's Norval,
Bst. 31h. each. B.C. 500g5.-7 too on Enternrize.'
Mr. Panton's Taniburro, 3 yrs old, ast. 71b. rec. ft. from
LA E.G. Osbarnes Sour Crout, 2 yrs old, 7st. Two-yr old C.
soogs. h. ft. .
Mr. R. Boyce's Brainworm, 7st. 121 h. rec. rsogs. from
Mr. Mellish's Sancho), gst. tzlb... Ab. M. asogs.
Ld Stawell's brother to Ringtail, Sit. 41b. rec. 3ugs. from
Ld Foley's Knee-buckle, Bst'. 2,1 b. R. M. wogs. h. ft.

DONCASTER, SEPT. 28.

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The events of the concluding dayS at Doncaster
affording no variety, I haVe not -troubled you With
. any details. Their Royal. Highnesses honoured
Lord FiTzwiti.fam every day with their company at
dinner, and went to two halls. The last day "His
Royal Highness was cheered, in the most affee-tionate
manner, each countenance betraying the inward
prayer of " Come again to us, beloved Prince."—
His Royal Highness went on, Friday to Blythe, the
old mansion of the INltuasuEs. Before , dinner
he looked at the stud of this renowned Racer, which
was a display of most remarkable fine 'stock.—
The Royal Brothers sat down to dinner at seven.
Amongst the Company was observed, Lords 'DAR-
LINGTON, STRATHMORE, BARRYIMORE;&C. &c. His
Royal Highness retired early, and the next day paid
a visit to the Duke .of LEEDS. He rode orrhorse-
back, that he might be the better able to observe
the beauties and industry of this part of the country.
His Royal Highness was received by their Grace§ at
the door of Kiveton, the antient magnificence. of
which was particularly noticed ; the hall, library,
and dining7rooms here are finely proportioned, and
are of great dimensions. There was a mast splen-
, did collation prepared, of whiCh His Royal High-
ness, with his, wonted affability and condescension,
partook. His Royal Highness, after viewing the
different surrounding beauties, took leave of her
Grace, expressing his thanks for the attention .she
bad shewn him. The Duke then had his hounds
out fOr His Rdyal Highness's amusement, which
were in great beauty. The Party returned byway
1 of Lord.YAR.BoRovOWs: The Duke of LEEDS.,
Mr. HUDSON., &c, were added to the company this
day at dinner: His Royal Highness retired early,
and this morning took his. lealte, proceeding for the
Seat of his,old friend, MICHAEL.ANGELO TAYLOR,
Esq. Vast crowds were assembled in every part of
; the country throvigh which he pasSed, and on the
larrival of His Royal Highness at Ledston Hall, an
antient Seat of the IJUNTINGDONS, he was received
by. the Volunteers, assembled from a considerable
distance, with presented arms, and Band playing
God Save the King.". The scene , was peculiarly
pauresque—for the ground, forming a complete
amphitheatre, was perl'eav covered by the people
from far and near.