Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-10-04

hines, Cotton and Woollen Factories, Iron
Blnderios, Trip Haminars, Disiilleries, Tanneres,
AsbSies, Brewe,ies, Sc. sc.
Gland Islaud is surrounded by water power, and |
is admitted to be eligible spot for the erection oil
manufactures.
The organization of system of Finance for the
promotion Of emigration; affording aid to settlers,
erecting and supporting institutions of charity, es
tablishing seminares of learning, and Tor all the
purposes Of an efficient and economical govern
ment, is not without some difficulty. Our means
ample but they diffused, spread over the
globe and not readily concentrated.
Our law prohibited the King ofIsrael from e null
tpying to himself silver and gold. This prohi-
bition was intended 10 preserve the people from
nous and oppressive taxation, and therefore limited
the Sovereign to the moderate exigencies OF his
Court; but it appears from our prophet Samuel, and
indeed from the ancient laws oil Babylon, also in
force among the Greeks and Romans, that the Just
regeum was computed at tenth. The tithe-
afforded 10 the High priests were ofsimar value In
Cattle, first fruits, the harvest even to Mint,
Cummin and Anise.'' A considerable portion was
also secured to the evites. 1t Isl however, obvious
that these exactions were exorbant, and While
they gave splendour to the government, .Nlnd-
ed TO impoverish the people. ~
! Taxes should be capitalized and always Ell In
| correspondence with the wants OF the NJ On. In
organizing the Jewish government, the poorest
, should be enabled TO participate in the great and
glorious act; and with this view have imposed
capitaton tax of Three Shekels Of silver, which
| will be equal TO one Spanish dollar, to be paid
nually, asum within the means of the poorest, and
1T paid and collected will be amply sufficient to
deiray the expenses OF the government in It's incipi
ent organization This small tax, however does not
proven, free will offerings in our Synagogues, which
the LIBERAL and wealthy may make in the furtherance
| % tie greai objects in view.
a suitable person will be appointed TO direct the
finance department. and likewise such other officers
as are usually named in well organized govern
meDts. The Jewish capital throughout the world,
may I've eStI'na ed AT vast amount. Since the ter
mination OF the wars on the Continent, great por
hon OF the capital has returned to the Golfers of its
lpropretors a few millions of dollars judicousy
inves'e d and thrown into the Western Districts OF
this State, would realize reasonable profit, and
be of Immense benefit TO this thriving and populous
section OF Our country
During the European wars, many Jews joined
the different armies, and learn have distinguished
themselves IN sundry campaigns; several have been
| honored with important commissions, and give,
proofs OF valOur and fidelity. Such who prefer d
military life, and who may at the present period
have arms in their hands, may continue in their ranks
their arms must be turned against the country
they serve; but we have lost our ancient military
Character, and The discipline courage, and constan
| cy, of those who have in modern times seen SER
vice, may be necessary to constitute the material
from which future armies may be organized.
Wars necessary in defence of national rights
when unjustly assailed So God has thought and
fought with Us. So man thinks. We may not
have again such generals as Joshua, David and
Maccabeens but in blending people with the
great American family, wish TO them able and
willing 10 sustain lis hbnor with their lives and
fortunes. Time which natures and brings forth
many surprising events, may give territory
beyond the Lakes, great in extent and resources;
| we may occupy a position OF importance on the
Pacific, and wherever Providence may lead the ma
ton wish to have its rights manfully sustained.
| have enjoned strict neutrality in the existing
war between the Greeks and Ottoman Porte
While it would afford me great happiness TO aid
any oppressed nation in contest for liberty, we
must not eopardize the safety of millions living un-
| der the Mussenan Government, and who would be
instantly sacrificed by their relentless rulers upon
the least succour being afforded to the revolution
ISIS. iiic PRUDENCE, and due regard TO the safe
~ Il innocent people, enjoin US not TO mingle in this
contest, it is due to the of freedom, not to
throw Obstacles in the way of its successful adj
vsncement
The discovery of the lost tribes Of Israel, has
never ceased be subject Of deep interest to the
Jews That divine protection which has been bes-
towed upon the chosen people, from the infancy
of nature to the present PERIOD has, without doubt
been equally extended to the missing tribes, and il
as have reason to believe, lost brethren were
the ancestors OF the American Continent, the in
scrutable DEGREES of the Almighty have been fulfill
ed in spreading unity and omnipotence in every
quarter OF the globe Upwards oil three thousand
years have elapsed, since the nine and half tribes
were carried captive by Palmanazar, King oe As
syria. II supposed they spread over the va
rious countries of the East and by international
marriages, have lost their identity OF character Ii
is however, probable that from the previous suffer
ings ofthe tribes in Egyptian bondage, that they
bent their course in northwest direction, which
brought them within few leagues of the American
Continent, and which they finally reached
Those who are most converssnt with the public
and private economy of the Indians, are strongly of
opinion that they are the lnea descendants of the
lsraeltes, and my researches 90 far TO confirm
me in the same belief.
The Indians worship Supreme being as the
fountain of life, and the author of all creation Like
the Israeliies of old, they divided into tribes
having their Chief and distinctive Symbol to each.
Some of their tribes ii is said are named after the
Cherubinical figures that carried on the four
principal Standards Of Israel. They consider them
selves the select and beloved people of God and
have all the religious pride which ancestors are
| known to have possessed. Their words are sono.
rous and bold, and their language and dialect are
| evidently of Hebrew origin. They compute time
after the manner Of the Israelites by dividing the
year into four seasons, and their subdivisions are the
lunar months, or our new Moons commencing ac-
cordng to the ecclesiastical year of Moses the first
Moon after the vernaI equinox. They have their
prophets, high Priests, and their sanctum sanctorum
in which all their consecrated vessels are Deposited
and which are only to be approached by their arch-
magas high Priest. They have their towns and
cities OF refuge-they have sacrifices and Hastings
they abstain from unclean things, in short, in their
marriages, divorces, punishment of adulJy--bural
OF the Dead and mourning, they bear striking ana
iogy to our people. How came they on this con-