The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-01-26
roloona,--af,cr which Mr.. Noah further

Eolocna,--after which Mr. Noah furthe
geraarts
If the protector Of the above scheme wa
o visionary enthusiastic the unparallole
beautiful part OF this state 10 which th
Jews were invited was a "narsh" and
Hilderness-if the whole was considered
an IDLE dream, the respectable writer OfthC
above would have passed it by in silence
but the disposition manifested to visit tins
country, and the result (which might grow
ont of a practical experiment, rendered il
necessary,at the suggestion ofgoyernmeDt,
To take immediate steps TO check the tide
OF emigraton; hence the Grand Rabbi
speaks of the Jews as being too muCh 0t-
fached 10 he countries ,0herf they d,reii, and
deroled 10 the eOuernmcl,is under Which they
ENJOY liberty and protection TO exchange
their present condition. The political lno-
tiycs connected with the above letter eau
not be misunderstood, and is whnt antic-
apated and referred 10 i'll the address OF the
18th September.
The establishment ofp city on Grand Is
land, and the proclamation referred to, VIII
be an epoch in Jewish history. II has al
ready produced the best effect in Europe,
and il will lead TO an active emigration on
the one side, and to better treatment to
those who think proper TO remain in Eu-
rope.
Iccrtainly have no disposition to discuss
with the venerable RABBI the" DOgm0s,"
relating to the restoration of the Jews; but
there is enough IN holy writ to satisfy us
that this continent is specially referred
10, and unless the Jews themselves take the
1ead-unless they break their chains and
exercise their own powers Of thought and
nction--unlcss love Of liberty and spirit !
of lborality shall urge them OH, they will |
be etcrnally without home, or q country |
which they dare call their own. God new
er gave people liberty without that peo-
pie were willing 30 defend their own rights. |
My mission, as it is called, is wholly |
temporal. have said nothing of this coun-
try but what is strictly true; have prom
ised nothing which cannot perform 1 have
drcamt nothing; and shall deceive the Jews
in nothing.
The revival Of the Office of Judge was
necessary in directing the emigration, and
providing for the comfort and protection
of those who moy embrace the preferred
asylum.
There mover was well defined and
specific power of appointing Governors
and Judges; they assumed the Office where
they could do good; and Deborah, female
Judge, III her splendid epic song of victory,
says:
"My heart is towards the Governors OILS
Tael, that offered themselves willingly u
rnong the people"
n similar letter to the above, will be
transmitted from prominent Rabbis i'll the \
Interest of the several European govern
ments, but they will not prevent the emf
grafton Of some industrious families of me
chancs and agriculnrists, who are prepar-
ing TO visit the United States to the colony
which il also preparing at Florida.
The attention ofthe European Jewshavel
OF late, been actively directed towards this
country; and when once the current of en-
Igration sets his way, no efforts OF the old |
can check it, IL il policy,
therefore. TO pronounce the whole as vision
pry, and alarm the curious and entcrprising,
't the prospect of encountcring the priva-
ions Of n wilderness. These terrors will
'e dissipnted by the actual experiment.
. l.feel grateful to my friend the Grand
Rabbi, for cpnceding to me the title Of a
orgOod intentions." am willing
% be considered " visionary" and my
good intentions" could never have been
iopbtod T; but the result Of the experiment
will show something of practical utility, or
am mistaken in the character ofthis coun-
ry and its institutions. At all events, this
opposition at sn incipient state, will do good;
will excite curiosity and promote inquiry,
which is all | ask at present.
While am on this subject, subjon
etter received from Mr.. Simon, n conver-
ed Jew, or rather learned man, well
nown in this city, who joined the society
meliorating the condition Of the Jews, bat
as since, for some reason, thought proper
o withdraw. 1t explains the views of a
nan who is not in the interest Of foreign !
government and appears to feel for the sit
ntion of his people.
tIicrc follows the lcttcr of Mr.. Simon1.