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y consists however, in H. vah esportation Of sud.
phur, the quantity Of which on hand occasionally
coaches as high as T. 100000 quintals Ut is found
in tertiary formations and its production seems to
increase annually with the demand
Since the annexation Of Sicily TO the, kingdom, Of
Naples in 1886, the island has experienced all the
evils Of absenteeism, and its whole revenue, with
the exception Of that portion ofit Which is paid to-
the Neapolitan employees who reside on the island,
is constantly drained off to be spent in enrching the
metropolitan court. In this respect Sicily, in some
degrees, resembles Ireland. The resources which
might be and should be benefcially expended in
making roads and other improvements Indispensable
to the proper development of the industry Of the
island and the growth of its commerce are squan-
dered in other countries by an absentee nobility,
The whole revenue of the island amounts annually
to about sic 100000. AT beast half of this sum is
sent direct to Naples never to return. No coun-
try" says Aacgregor, exhibits land SO highly taxed,
nor one in which 80 little good is extended to the
general community
THE SWISS TREATY AND THE HEBREW coNvEN-
At the late Hebrew convention held in this city
(says the Baltimore SUM the recent treaty between
the United States and Switzerland was prominent
subject of discussion, Before adjourning commit
tee was appointed to draw up a memorial to the
President of the United States and present it in per-
son. This duty has been performed and the follow
ing statement has been handed to us the present
result of the proceeding
[Commuulea.sdl
Tm SWISS TRRATY QUESTION. Pursuant to call for a
national convention Of lsaees to consider what steps to
take in reference to the treaty between the United States
and the Swiss Confederation the delegates from various
States of the Union met at Baltimore Nd on Wednes-
day the 28th October and after due delibeon adopted
a memorial setting forth their grievances and resolved
to present the to the President of the United
States.
Notice being given of their object the President apz
pointed the 3is of October at o'clock p M for their
reception when they presented in body by Hon.
Phi. Phillips, of Alabama, In an eloquent and dignfed
address to the Executive After listening to tho views
and objects expressed and receiving the memorial the
President viewed at some length the principle involved
in that treaty expressed his conviction that the treaty
would have received the approval of his predecessor
had it been understood in it's present effect and unequv
ocay promised speedy and energetic of action
with view to remedy not inconsistent with ntema
tional faith
We feel satisfied that lslaetcS OF United
may place implicit confidence in the Executive and that
their rights citizens of the United States will be zeal
ousy maintained.
We publish these facts in the discharge Of duties
delegates with the request to coregionis to abstain
from further agitation on the subject
NJ. ]. COHEN, Md.
Rev. H. HoCHHEIMER Nd.
PHI. HERzBERG, Md
M NJ GERSTLEY, H.
MARTIN BEJUR, Ky.
L. +. LEOPOLD, Ohio. ""1. j
Rev. l. NJ. WISE, Ohio
WAsHIsoToS, d. c., October 81, 1851.
We give below the address alluded to in the above
communication
ADDRESS PnILIIps TO THE PRESIDENT TuE
UNITED STATES.
Mr. PRESIDENT: The delegation from convention of
sracltes Of the United States lately held in the city of
Baltimore has honored me with the request that should
introduce its members to your cxceency and present
on their behalf memorial adopted by that convention
In reference the first clause Of the first article of the
treaty lately proclaimed between this country and the
Swiss Confederation. aaaeEF&Rt H&EaE #sa1
AS the head of great confcdcnted republic, whose
federal constitution is based not only the equality of
the States but alo the exact equality of the citizens
of those States tho delegates desire to to you that
they regard the article of the treaty referred to as vo-
lativc at least of the spirit Of that equality which
breathes through institutions and anmaes them into
action. ~
Certain laws and regulations of the Swiss cantons de.
pllve lSaeeS oil some OF tne OF CNiilHcQ
An American citizen, of the Hebrew persuasion, while in
his own country receives under tho guarantees Of the
constitution all the benefits it coners any other cti
gen. and is therefore, entitled to the privileges and
immunities in his intercourse with foreign nations which
might be secured, through the caty-niing power TO
any other portion of his feow-dzens of different dc.
nomination
In the particular instance before u.s. the Of
plant is that though il well known that these
tonal laws and regulations which would disgrace the
statute book of the darkest ages, existed yet that the
provision of the treaty framed as while it secured
to the jory Of citizens adequate protection, left
minority 0hose of the Hebrew persuason without that
protection, and subject to odious discrimination.
Mr.. President The professionals know full well they
can exert but little influence political events by
force of their numbers but they know at The
time that the checks and balances of the government
were instituted mainly for the protection of minoritcs
They therefore, plant themselves upon right they adj
vocate constitutional principle and in appealing to youfor
their vindcaton, they feel they addressing Just
magistrate whose anxiety and will only be increased
by the weakness of the sufferer
IT, sir the condition Of the country had rendered the
execution of such treaty important il great State
necessity involving tho safety welfare of the people
had called for the sacrifice, the Israetes, /
informed and believe would have submitted to it in ST.
lence But for the comparatively small consideration
and petty advantages secured to the country y this
treaty they do feel that they called upon from any
patriotic motive to withhold their solemn protest against
fragrant wrong. .Festv
The delegates come therefore, to you, the executive
head of this great conederacy Of States not to dictate
action nor even to suggest the remedy but frankly to