The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-02
THE p PERSECUTION o. THE JEWS
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est to the whole human race. The redemption
of Syria from the iron yoke Of the Tyrant that
rules Egypt, is about to restore the Land OF Pal
estine from complete barbarism to intercourse
with the industry, and liberal civilization and
christianity of Europe. Contrary to all expecta-
ton, Turkey appears to be taking the lead in the
great enterprise of bringing together European
and Asiatic civilization. The Prime Minister
of the present Sultan, Reschid Pacha, is under
stood to be the author of the following Charter
otLDerty, which has been lately proclaimed by
the Divan of the Jews.
Translation of the Firman granted by his Impe-
rial Majesty the Sultan Acknowledged to the
lsraelites in his Empire, at the request of Sir
Moses Monteiore, F. r. S., and delivered to
him at ConstaRtinople by his Excellency Red
schid Pacha, Minister of Foreign Affairs to
the Ottoman Porte, 18th Hesvan, 560I-12th
Ramazan, 1256-corresPonding to Nov. 1910.
stantinople at the head of which his Imperial
Majesty the Sultan has written with his own
hand the following words :-"Let that be eX-
ecuted which is prescribed in this irman."
The ancient prejudice prevailed against the
Jews. The ignorant believed that the Jews
were accustomed to sacrifice human being, to
make use of his blood at their feast of the Pass
over.
Ia consequence of this opinion, the Jews of
Damascus and phodes (SVho are the subjects of
our empire) have been prosecuted by other
tons. The calunhies which have been uttered
against the Jews and the vexations to which
they have been subjected have at last reached
our Imperial throne.
But short time has elapsed since some Jews
dwelling in the Isle of Rhodes have been brought
thence to Constantinople, where they have been
tried and judged according to the new regula-
tions, and their innocence of the accusations
made against them fully proved. That, there
fore, which justice and equity required, has been
done in their behalf.
Besides which, the religious books of the He
brews have been examined by learned Inen, well
versed in their theological literature, the result
of which examination is, that it is found that the
Jews are strongly prohibited not only from using
human blood, but even that of animals. It
therefore follows that the charges made against
them and their religion are nothing but pure ca
lumnies.
For this reason, and for the love we bear to
our subjects, we cannot permit the Jewish ma
tion (whose innocence of the crime alleged a.
Eainst them is evldent) to be vexed and torment
ed upon accusations which have not the least
foundation in truth, but that, in conformity to
the Haiti Scherif which had been proclaimed at
Gulhsne, the Jewish nation shall possess the
same advantages and enjoy the same privileges
as are granted to the numerous other nations who
submit to our authority.
The Jewish nation will be protected and de-
Tended.
To accomplish this object we have given the
most positive orders that the Jewish nation
dwelling i'll all parts OF our empire shall be per-
fectly protected well as all other subjects of
the Sublime Porte, and that no person shall mo-
lest them in any manner whatever Except for
just cause0 neither in the free exercise oftkeir
religion, nor in that which concerns their safety
and tranquility In consequence, the present
xuht ah e afaI aff hn had Ia
our "HoomAioon" (sign manual,) and emaHates
from our Imperial Chancellerie, has been deli
vered to the 1sraelitsh nation.
This you, The aboye-named Judge, when you
know the contents of this frnan, will endeavor
to act with great care in the manner therein pre-
scribed. And in order that nothing may be done
in opposition to this firman at any time heTeaf-
ter, you will register it in the archives of the
tribunal, you viii afterwards deliver it to the
Israelitish nation; and you will take great care
TO execute orders and sovereign will.
Given at Constantinople, the 18th Ramazan,
1856 18th of November, 1S40)
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Nov. 4.-Sir Moses
Montefore had an audience of his Imperial
Majesty on Wednesday, when he vas received
in the most gracious manner. Sir Moses, on
this occasion, read long address to the Sui
tan, in English, which was afterwards trans
lated into Turkish, 10 which he listened with
great attention, and returned very gracious
L
religion have, with the appreciation of the Sub
Ii me Porte, directed that the Turkish language
should be taught regularly in all their schools
and seminaries. Sir Moses and his friends will
sail from hence in the French steamer on Sat-
urday next.
The following, says the New York Herald,
is an extract of letter from Sir Moses Monte
fore 10 a gentleman in this city:
AT SEA, ON BOARD THE MINos, !
18th November, 1910.
''The papers have conveyed to me the intel
ligence of the generous feeling which animated
the Jews of yorr city, and persume their
sentiments have become equally known to our
committee at home. rejoice at this demon
stration, because it proves the unity of our peo-
pie and the strong bond ofsympahy which bind
them together, scattered and distant as they
may be from each other.
informed you of the result of my labors in
Egypt, and that in the honorable release of our
brethren from confinement at Damascus, truth
and justice prevailed over tyranny and preJu-
dice. After I left Alexandria, l sailed for Con-
stantinople, to thank the Sultan for the justice
he had done in the Rhodes affair, and TO ask
for frman, declaring the innocence of our
brethren. B ehold it on the other side OF this
sheet. 1t not only repudiates the calumnies
uttered against our most hoy faith, and asserts
the innocence of our brethren, but it grants to
them full participation in the rights and pIlvl-
leges enjoyed by the Turks, under the Haiti
Sheriff of the late Sultan.
The firman may be looked upon as the great
charter of the liberties of our brethren, IN the
East, for by it they are secured in their lives,
property and persons. Henceforth, no man
can do them wrong, without being responsible
to the law. My time has been fully occupied
10 receiving Occupations from all parts of the
empire, which have come, either to express
their sympathy for the objects of my mission,
or TO solicit advice or pecuniary assistance, so
that look forward to the hours of quarantine
as the period when shall enjoy some short
repcse from my anxieties and labors. Never
thelessI bless God that he has hitherto preserv-
ed myself NV companions and last hut moi