Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-06
From the Paris .lrgus.
ASSEMBLY OF THE JEWS

ASSEMBLY OF THE JEWS.
The assembly of the Deputies of the Isra-
elites Of France aud o. the Kingdom of
Italy, 20 their co-sectorics
Ihe benefits OF the most high visibly de-
clare themselves upon US = great event
is preparing; what our forefathers had not
seen for long course of centuries, what we
could not hope to sec in our days, is gcinq to
re-appear before the eyes of the astonish-
cd universe.
The 29th Octaher is the day appointed
for the opening of a grand Sanhedrim. in
the capitol of one Of the most powerful
Christian empires, and under the protecti-
Oh OF the immortal prince who governs If
Paris Is going to exhibit this spectacle
to the world and this ever memorable O.
vent viii be, for the dispersed remains of
the descendants of Abraham, a new era of
deliveranCe and of felicity.
Animated with those sentiments which
the same origin and the same religion in
spire, we come to day to express them 70
you in the effusion of JOY.
Who could not admire with us the secret
designs of that providence, who by WAYS
unknown to cur weakness, changes the face
OF human things, comforts the afflicted. raj
ses the humble from the dust, puts an end
to the trials ordained by his divine decree.
rciDstates hearts faithful to his law in the
esteem and benevolence of all nations
Since our dispersion, iDnumerabIe chan
ges have marked the INCONSISTENCY of human
things Nations have successfully dispos-
sessed each other, mixed together, and hea-
ped themselves one upon another. We a.
lone nave resisted the torrent of ages and
OF revolutions. Every thing presaged us
middle destiny, a less precautions exis-
tence out this state of things was only a
snllih8 prospect, tor 1t to become reality,
n was necessary that from the bosom OF
punilc storms, from the agltated waves of
an inmence people, there should arise con-
ouctea Oy divine band, one of those pow
erful heads round which nations rally from
a natural instinct of preservation.
This benehcent and COMFORTING eepius
wishes to Danish all hrmiliatinp distinction
between us and his other subjects His
penetrating eye has been able to discove,
IN our Mosaic code those principIes of DIN
ration and strength which have enabled II
to resist the ravages oftime, and which for
merly gave to our forefathers that patri-
archal simplicity which our age still vene-
rates, and that heroism of Character tl,e
admirable models of which are recorded in
history 0eu AZ
lie has Judged in his wisdom that II he
came his paternal wishes to permit that a
grand sanhedrlm should be coDvokcd at pa
us. nc objects and functions of this coyps
arc pointed out IN the eloquent speech deli
Vered by the commissioners of his imperial
ana royal majesty. We address it TO you TO
shcw yon that the spirit which dictated It
mas Tor Its object only to recall us to our
ancient virtues, and to preserve our holy
religion in all its purity iOy
ne prayer we address to YOU TO dav fnr
the cooperation of your KNOWLEDGE. nv o,;,-
ing TO the decision Of the grand sanbedpirn
more consideration and weight. will nro-
duce that happy result Of recalling ne ali 20
uniform principles of doctrine in more bar-
nlony with the civil and political laws IF tbe
diherent states which you have adapted for
your country. ~ w
your Instructions will be useful TO us. and
government authorises US 20 claim ito ,,ro-
lection. ''' PRIV
BE not deaf to our voices, dear brethren
choose men known by their wisdom. frie,ds
TO truth ard justice and capable of co.one-
ration with US in the grand work ~Sind
them to take their places among ms. and Isi
them impart TO us their wise and enligbt-
ened wishes. 5i''-
1t must be highly grateful to all the Is.
raehtes OF Europe to Cooperate in the rege-
neratlon OF their brethren, as il muet he
glorious for us in particular 10 have 6vcd
the attention of an illustrious SOVEREIGN
never had any men on earth such now
eriul motives as we, to love and adn,ire
this sovereign, because never had we con-
graduated ourselves on such shining ;nst;ce
or on a more signal protcction.--Tor estore
to society people estimable for thei,. nri-
vate virtues, to recall them to the sent;-
ments OF their dignity by securing TO tbem
the enjoyment Of their rights such are
the benefits we are Indebted for to Napo-
leon the great
The sovereign arbiter Of nations and of
kings has given him this empire to heal it's
wounds, to restore 70 II the cs1n,,,.s ,,,i,;.t.