New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-05-09
American society for MeIioratlns the Con-
dillon of the Jews

The Anniversary wa held last evening IN the
Sroome-sflecI Church The meeting was opensd
rs pTsver after which the President, heN' an
NIllrdoer procee 10 give al interesting account
OF the history OF III. Jewish nation, their claims
upon the CHRISTIAN world and their prospects IN the
future From me rIrlc OF the destruction OF the
;rrnple IN tn year 40. they have besa without
COUNTRY wthots ruler end constantly VISITED by
rctribu!ive lustics-the fulfilled promises OF God.
Il was stated that the Jews have however suffered
more from the mercjeSs treatment OF man, than
they have deserved from any acS they have com
uUtted The prophecies OF Scripture were alluded
70 IN stating that the Jews cannot consistently &C
count for rejecting those portions when relate 20
the COMING 81 the Messiah, and whiCh nave oeeh
so plainly fulfilled.
II Is difficult from the scattered state OF the Jews
TO ascertain their actual number. but II Is believed
TO exceed 900 go, most OF whom still retain ana
observe the customs and MANY OF The laws o! theT
forefshers The present condition OF ne nation
IS believed 10 be improving although their long Pc
iiucal sUbssIyleDcy mas not greatly changed in
England and or the Continent of Europe many Of
IN. disabilities ale being gradually removed. and
IN this country they have never existed In ell
their Fersec utons the Jews have ever been COM
farted with the nope OF restoration 10 heir ancient
and promised heritage. Various stated periods
have been fixed for this important event DR.
Presv of England, fixes ii for the year 1850. and
1866 has been calculated on by many as the "ap-
pointed time" These calculations are Of course
lOGNCCu on CPIldlu tAFiai'a'puS "a 'tS
The claims of the Jew 10 sympathy and aid were
strongly adverisd 10. They are the descendants oil
the Father OF the Faithful" From them have
sprung many of the most llustnous men OF the
world They have preserved the Old Testament
IN its purity and have always revered lis precept>
TO them we are indebted for lis faithful preseT|a,
ZION. which has been ever kept as the most sacred
treasure The Jews were alluded To as living W.T.
nesses of the truth OF Scripture, and as a constant
miracle of the providence of God The signs OF
the Inn. show greatly increased interest IN thr
cause of The Jews. The Christians have IN many
wavs exhibited desire for their conversion. and
ih. Jew himself has shown ready appreciation ct
the efforts IN his behalf The actual success OF the
Society in making converts does not appear 10 be
very great The receipts OF the Society Tor the past
wear were SS7l6, Of which SIT were received by
iegacIes The receipts show an increase OF nearly
double from those OF the previous year The So
cety publication, the Jewish Chronicle. has IN
creased in circulation from 500 10 1860 The num-
Der OF Auxiliary Societies formed during the year
mas been very encouraging, and much oeneht Is eN-
pecte d from their efforts
Several distinguished scholars were present. and
addresses were made by Rev DR. Dewitt, Rev
Mr. Johns OF Baltimore, and Rev. DR.. Herscheii OF
England who has just arrived IN this country TO
prosecute his ahors. The plan proposed by the So
ciety TO accomplish this object. is IN The words ot
inspiration preach Chris; crucitied :; and IT Is
believed that the she wing the simple history o the
claims and evidences oil Its TRUTH and the Jealous
efforts OF the various Christian churches, will &C
complish the object of the Society-ihe conviction.
and consequent moderation OF the present Jewish