The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-19
German Hebrew Benevolent Society.

German Hebrew Benevolent Society.
The ninth anniversary Of this society wa, cele-
brsted on Wednesday evening, at tho societys as
sembly rooms, $50 Broadway.
The dinner was on the table at o'clock, and was
served in q mos. abundant and excellent style
Mr.. Joseph seligna President, and Mr.. Henry
Jones, Vice President, occupied their respective
places at the table.
Grace was pronounced by the Rev. Mr. Sternbsrg,
and, after the company had done ample justice TO
the repast,
The PRESIDENT rose and said-G emile men, and
fellow members Of the German Hebrew Benevolent
Society," am happy to congratulate you on the
joyful reunion this evening of the members of the
German Hebrew Benevolent Society and their
friends. As yeur presiding officer, at the same time,
the pleasing duty involves upon me to lay before
you the progress OF your. society during the past
year. l am happy to say that your exertions have,
under a kind Providence, been me asurably crowned
with success. Although our society is but young,
ard cannot boast Of the number of anniversaries
which some of our sister societies have enjoyed we
feel proud in the vgor and ever attendant
upon youth, we feel proud in union aud
harmony. we feel proud in the consciousness that
we are engaged in holy work, aud thst every one
OF us considers it privilege to be enabled to sacri
fce At the shrine Of benevolenoe Taere cannot be
any real heartfelt happiness to the right thinking
man, when he is conscious of the misery of his
neighbor, misery which is in his power to alleviate
But, on the contrary, our happiness aud enjoyments
are greatly increased by the feeling OF having caused
other hearts to be also happy. It is but too well
known to all of us that pauperism has Of late years
fearfuy increased in this eur vast and glorious
sropoiis Owing to the great attractions this happy
country offers to the inhabitants of the Old World we
see our wharves daily crowded by emigrants from
almost all portions of Europe. Our free and glori
GUS institutions. vast and productive country,
the hospitality Of her citizens, and. above ALL lber
ty OF speech, liberty If the press and the liberty of
conscience, are real and just Incentives for the
down trodden masses Of Europe to seek these shores
and none have more cause of congrat!atiDg them
selves upon this happy exchange than the Israetes
in America. While oursbrethren under the yoke Of
the numerous despotisms in Europe, are not only
deprived OF many privileges which it is proper they
should enjoy in common with other fellow subjects,
they are not unfrequently subjected to the most
exclusive and onerous hurthens and deprivations,
caused in some instances by superstitious preju.
dices; in others by hireliDg and time serving
clergy; and yet, in others by the envy and the
rspacity of potentates and their missions. All
tried to crush our people-to rob US of our
religion, eur independent spirit, our morality; in
short, Of everything What people, what race
would not have succumbed! Thank God, we have
in the way Of mental and moral cultivation; and
though they heye impoverished us by forbidding us
to till our own soil, in many countries, work
our own looms, we have passed through it all in
our regard for the laws Of the country, our Just
appreciation of its benign Institutions our love of
liberty, and that spirit Of charity and benevolence
which has ever been the leading characteristic Of
our people Let us continue, brethren, in this our
path Of duty let us, the Jews of America, endeavor
TO he the hope and pride our co religions
ed over the face Of the globe; and let show to the
world that, under free and just government, the
Jew makes one Of its most valuable citizens. trust,
gentlemen, that. impclled by tho noblest of mo-
tives, you will this evening, with q willing heart
and an open hand, give renewed proofs Of your
charitable feelings, and in golden accents, and with
neither hunger nor thirst, nor freeze, nor go un.
covered. Let US go on in this holy work, and the
blessings of God will surely be with US, for charity
like mercy, is twice blessed; it "blesseth him that
gives and him that takes
The PRESIDENT then read the first, second and
third t0asts, as follows
The day celebrate--destined to raise the noblest
imp ulses Of nature. hail as blessing and greet
with pleasure its glorious return. cloud cheers
The land we live in-tbe happy home Of the brave aud
the It ever remain the defender Of the weak
the Of the oppressed and the nvincbe champion
Of justice and humanity.
Chsrity-the purest gem that adorns the human heart
its existence Let give II divine second birth by
sctions
The Rev. Mr.. IsAAcs responded to the third toast
as folio ws-Mr, President, Vice President and gen.
temen, in rising TO respond to the toast which has
just emanated from your chairman, will not waste
your valuable time by making any preparatory re-
marks. Its principles are SO well known, SO
duiy appreciated aud SO extensively practiced
that the being who pass through the scenes
OF this existence without hating on his route to
sympathize with misfortune, that monster should
be doomed to dwell in the cherries cline OF Sbe-
ria there to drink deep Of the bitter waters he psr
mitted others to mbibe, unnotced and uncared for.
1t IS the unseen cement which binds the poor to the
ich, returning in tears of gratitude the mite re-
ceiyed from the hand Of benevolence. Our state
would be wretched indeed, if charity we're not the
magnet OF attraction. Thus | understand the di-
vine precept, ''thou shalt love thy neighbour" be-
cause, like thee. he has been created in yhe image
Of that being who, best knowing the wants Of his
ere atures, has endowed his noblest creature, man,
with an innate love TO wipe away the tear from the
check of sorrow, and thus appearing to have been
sent on earth to try the poor and benefit the ROB,
20 that the poor might ask that as a boon which
agrarisn laws give him as q right. But why argue
on right, when he obtains your sympathy; that
you yield him, as is evinced by your appearance
here. You are here to respond to the voice Of hui
msnity; you are here surrounded by your fellow
citizens.
The PRESIDENT then read the following senti-
n.ents
The President of the United sates--May Gods choio-
Get blessings cheer ard Tighten his path.
authorities
Col. TALMADeE, in responding to the last toast,
said:--Mr. President and Gentltmen-I know no
particular reason why / should DO called upon to
respond to this toast hold no place of honor or
of trust, but, like yourselves, | occupy, the most
honorable position that man can occupy which Is
that Of private citizen. CHEERS In attending
this meeting, my heart is full of gratitude to you
snd my friends for their expressions towards
myself when in public life, and that position
which l now hold in my private capacity.
For the last fifteen or sixteen years | have been
honorcd by invitations to attend your various ami
versaries, and that Of your associate cd society I
regardit Mr. President, and say it in the sincerity
of my soul, to be very high honor which you have
conferred on me. And why? have been honored
with invitations from the st. George, tho New Eng
land, St Michsel's and other 500 cites, bu. have
regarded yours precious, and this very even
ing it was with extreme inconvenience that at
tended. The honorable gentleman concluded his
remarks by an eloquent appeal to those present, to
contribute towards the funds Of this cociety.
The CHAIRaAN then read the following toasts.-
Religious Liberty-The fear Of tyrants-the glorious
child Of education and enlightenment
Education The bulwark Of our national prosperity
Our Sister S0cietesThe faithful servants in the cause
Of bsnevolence May their hearts never know grief or
sorIow but stranger TO their names
A authorization here pntercd intn and ,Lo,4