American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-01-24
RE AssEMBLAGE OF THE JEWS.

hls CAnOLh1E VI JEtfC.
The following letter has been addressed 10 the
Editor of the Paris Journal des Uebats by tbs
Grand Rabbi De Cologne;
TO THE EDITOR.
SIR: The wisdom and love Of truth which dis.
tinguish your journal, and The we'll meriled repna-
ton it enjoys in France and in foreign counties.
induce me to hope that your poli.eness will grans
me place in your next number, for some OBSERVE
lions which address to the public ON interests Of
reason and truth.
The French and English papers have lately an
nounced The singular project Of Mr.. Noah, who
calls himself the founder of the city Of Ararat, in
The United States OF North America. Certainly, il
Mr.. Noah was, as he is supposed to be- the propri-
etor or occuper OF great extent of uncusated
land, and confined himself 10 the engagement of
men without fortunes 10 run the risk of colonizing
with him, promising them, at the same time, noun
tains OF gold, nobody would think Of disputine his
right to follow the fashion OF sending forth projects:
but Mr.. Noah aspires to play much more elevated
character. He dreams Of a heavenly mission he
talks prophetically he styles himself Judge over
Israel he gives orders TO all the Israetes in the
world; he lesies tax upon all Hebrew heads. In
his emulation he even goes SO tar as to make the
central Jewish consistory of France his Charge daft
iaiies, and he honors the President Of this body
with the noble rank OF /" Commissioner of Emiera-
tion'' The whole is excellent but two tribes are
wanting: LIST, the we'll authenticated proof of the
mission and authority of Mr. Noah; IDLY, the pro-
phet'c text which points out marsh in North
America the spot for re enblng the scattered
emsins Of Israel.
To speak seriously, it is right at once to inform.
Mr.. Noah, that the venerable Messrs Hierschell and
Msldona, Chief Rabbis at London, and myself
thank him, but positively refuse the appointments
he has been pleased to confer upon US. We declare
that according to our dogmas, God alone knows the
epoch oil the Israelitish restoration; that he alone
will make it known to the whole universe, by signs
entirely nnequivocal; and that every attempt ON
our part TO re assemble with any political national
design, forbidden, as act of high treason against
the Divine Majesty. Mr.. Noah has doubtless for
gotten that the Israees faithful to Inc principles
OF their belief, are too much attached 10 the coun-
tries where they dwell, and devoted 10 the Govern
ments under which they enjoy liberty and protec
ton, not to treat as mere jest the chimerical cen
sulae OF pseudo rcstorer.
AS however, justice requires some consideration
to the absent we should be sorry TO refuse him the
title of a visionary Of good intentions.
Accept, Mr.. Editor, the assurance OF the distln~
guished and respectful sentiments with which re-
main your most humble servant
The Grand Rabbi DE COLOGNE.
Mr.. Noah has published the letter from the
Grand Rabbi de Cologne, in his paper, with re-
marks, and says that !" similar letter will be trans-
mied from prominent Rabbis in the interest of the
several European governments; but they will not
prevent The emigration of some industrious families
of mechanics and agrculturists who are preparing
TO visit The United States or The colony which is al.
so preparing al Florida )" and, like knowing po-
ltcian as he is, he exullingIy exciaims, "at all
events this opposition at incpent stage will do
good; il will excite curiosity and promote inquiry.
which is all ask at present." He also informs US
that there is enough in Holy Writ satisfy US that
this continent is specially referred the place or
re assembling the scattered remains Of Israel
.7urords
Late London papers state that Richard Garlic
has just been liberated from Dorchester gao, after
an imprisonment of six years, on conviction for