Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-03-24

L~.t 9une.lnB mas been endured by our
pre1h,en at Damascus and at Rhodes. / who
nave become acquainted with all the various
iunuehces and bearings Of the question, cannot
W. respond TO the eloquent and almost pro- |
Pueuc sentiments expressed by Mr.. Noah, at
your ineeungS when he said that in conse- |
quence OF the accusation, aenquiries would be
set on foot, the innocence of the Jevvs made
known--their sacred religion defended. friends
raised up in every direction--civilized rovern-
ments would lnterpose a shield for their pro-
teeton--the Mussulmen finding them novter-
fully supported, would no longer Cypress them.
The sympathy Of every good Christian would
De exerted IN their behalf; they would be
ree-they would appreciate this benevolent
interference; they would feel as the Nation
let OF oh-the promise made to them would
DC inIhlled-they are His people, and he had
sworn to protect them--the Redeemer will vet
come to ZiOn-every thing is te. lding to The
The history Of the proceedings of the Mis-
SION has verified the truth Of these statements.
Our breteren IN France, equally alive to the
honor Of our religion, and to the sufferinos Of
our brethren, deputed Mons. Crenieux TO act
IN their behalf We sailed together for AIex-
andria. We laid our requests for Justice be-
lore his Highness the Vice Roy; we sought,
earnestly sought, public and impartial investi-
CATION which should demonstrate either the
truth or the falsehoCd Of the charges made
against the Jews in Damascus. We pressed
from to-day our claims all that reason, argu-
ments considerations OF humanity, could urge,
were urged ON his Highuesss but political
events (which too often set aside the claims of
humaIdty) interpOsed, and while our request
Tor justice was unanswered, an Instruction in
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to the hope Of being able, satisfactorily to pros
ecute any enquiry there. The Vice Roy was
anxious to avoid any inquiry that should in
voive the character of Count Ratti Mention
and others and yet believe his highness.
was DESTROYS to wipe from his government the
foul reproaCh Of permitting tortures so horrible
as TO make the sad realities Of the inquisition
seem as idle tales.
| We believe we might therefore, have OBJ
tanned the discharge Of our brethren as an act
OF grace; but tins was Indignantly refused,
lest it should imply their guilt. II was, now
ever 81 essed on our atleTtlons and although it
was a cruel alternative for us to refuse, when
the lives of Our fellow creatures were trem-
bling m the balance, we did not hesitate. Our
frmDess was Tewarded-their liberation was
ultimately accorded as a matter of right, and
his Highuess ordered that nine Of or breth.
rem should be honorably and Internationally
discharged, (four having previously expired) in
consequence Of the tOrures inflicted upon
them.
lie recalled those who fed to avoid prosecu-
ton and torture. He declared that all Jews
under his Government, should enjoy the same
protection as all other persons, whether Chris
tan or MahOmmedan.
And surely when this order reached Damas-
Il A. loIf orfh roff h,
ecution and shameful death, but to liberty
and Hfe-there was such rejoicings as only
those can imagine who have escaped from
torture and death, and who have in their he
roic endurance of their sufferings, indicated
their faith and asserted their innocence.
They evinced their piety by going from their
prison TO the House of God, and there with
: streaming eyes and beating hearts, accomPa-
} MED bv the responsive throbs of thousands,
II a. ----~I.5 ;sto the synagogue, they offered
: up to the God Of our Fathers, their thanksgiv-
Ing, for the great and signal dcliverance no had
} wrought in their favor.
A still nobEer testimony was borne to their
innocence on Their return from fhe synagogue
20 their respective homes they were accom-
panied by muhitudes Of people with bands of
music, al the principal Musselmen and some
Of the most resoeetable Christian merchants Of
the town, came to congratulate them on their
liberation, and to bear testimony TO their utter
disbelief m the infamous charges made against
hem.
We waited anxiouslS in Alexandra for let
tiers from Damascus, informing us that the or
der Of his Highness had been carried into eff
feet, As soon as such lettsrs had been receiv-
cd, ! as an Englishmar, was compelled to quit,
in consequence Of hostiIities having commenc-
ed in Syria, against the Pasha, and our Consul
General having determined to strike his flag.
| Mons. Cremicu's nation not being party to
the treaty Of LOEdon, and his Consul remain
ing, he determined to prolong his stay and
visit upper Egypt prior to his return to Eu-
rope.
Five days therefore before our Consul struck
his flag sailed for Syria, in Greece, where
performed quarantine, and afterwards proceed
ed to ConstantinOpes being most anxious to
offer to the Sultan the gratitude of our people
| for the Justice he had done at Rhodes. Shortly
after nv arrival at COfIstantinopie, waited
| upon his ExCellency ReChid Pasha, the Minis
ter Of Foreign Affairs, to whom ! stated my
desires, represented the condition Of our peo-
pie, pointed out the jestice of officially declaE-
ing their innocence, and by FiTman to con-
firm them in a participation with the Turks Of
lhe rights and privileges conferred by The
| Haiti Sheriff of the present Sultan when he
ascended the Throne. His Exceilency ad.
mitted the justice Of my requests ne promised
to consider them, and although the feast OF the
Ramazan was approaching, he said re would
endeavor to procure for me an interview with
the Sultan. Through Rechid Psshas uitlm-
atelv obtained an audience, and was accompa-
MED TO the Palace by George Samuel Esquire
and the gentlemen whom had selected to &C.
company me from England, viz: ID. w. Wire
ESQ. and DIR. Loewe. We were received VIII
distinguished honor, nothing could exceed the
gracious manner Of the Sultan towards mysel
and the deputation.
read to his Majesty an address-to whfcf
ne replied. enclose copy Of both for you
perusal In his reply his Majesty pxOmsed q
grant the Firman | had asked and IN ie"
DAYS after, 1 received it. also enclose co
DIV. II is a document Of great value to ou
brethern in the East, and may be loOkea uPo'
al the charter of their liberties, and IN tn'
words of MIR. Noah, 1 can with truth say ina
our beloved brethren in the Turkish donnn
ions sare now free, and they do most nlgn'
apDreciato the benevolent interference OF tne'
brethren as did our nation Of old, ana tney y
believe God in his mercy viii protect ana ue
lend them" Although not directly bearing
on the subject Of the mission, yet as Eossesslnl
great interest to enlightened minds Ike your
cannot refrain from saying that nave =.
deavored amongst all our people TO encourse'
schools, 10 introduce the teaching OF the Gu,
dren the language Of the country 10 wn,c
the1 live. 10 extend to them that kno "ieug
49, ugin 81 them for situations and employ