The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-05

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his child and the bereaved mother Of the pledge N .r
ton. Thank God that you and US, my friends live in
land q freedom. You are under flag that gives a
home 10 the oppressed Of all nations, and tho
hrst among nations To raise your voice to ameho-
rate the condition of the oppressed, whether political
or religious, giving free federation, and respect
ing The creed Of all mankind. Such Is also the prn-
cpcs Of the people and government OF Canadap0ssessing
press deslrous uphold tie free liberty OF the subject
in an matters OF fa,thand would you partlcu-
larry 10 the columns Of the Montreal Herald which has
by forward to state the Moara eolors
came not here TO examine the dogmas OF the Catholic
church II is subject 1T for the theological scholar
than that Of layn,an; but this must say, that the
Palal government has touched chord that yibrates
every honest mans heart it has aroused public opinion
N The civilized world Europe and does the same on
THIS continent from Canada to the Atlantic seaboard, and
thence through this glorious country to the shores Of the
Pacific; and may the voice Of popular opinion be the
means with the blessing Of Almighty God Of restoring 70
the arms OF his afflicted and nearly heart broken parents
The boy Morara. Progress Of liberal ideas moro
be stopped than the lighmngs message along the tcle
graph wires and the pillar OF light shall vet 20 before
Israel but become pillar Of darkness those who wish
Their destruction cloud cheers)
The CHAIRMAN then introduced Mr.. B. W. HARr.
SPEECH n. W. HART
Mr.. II. w. Husr the next speaker, and addressed
the assembago follows The cause in which we are
mbed not alone but of the entire human race
throughout the globe To us has fallen the ot of oasu
ing the initiative because IL s in the person of Israel
lie that human nature has been outraged and from onr
ties and associations the occurrence first under
special cognznce II has already passed our hands
INTO those of the enlightened people Of Europe and Of
their governments, ana II is part transmit 1t to
movement tonight y, We feel assured but the of
mghter oneithat viii spread through tho length and
breadth OF this land feeble voice but the prelude 10
trumpet sound that viii reach throughout the world.
and the lance break with irrelgion ranati
esm and barbars;n " but the commencement Of a war
which will be wagcd by mghtier hands until reason re-
lglon and civilization triumph, and assume their le-
climate rule the dcstnies of man. (Cheers)
Why, would ask has this the househod OF
humble dealer in gold lace Bologna the hearts
and the minds OF the civilized world to indignation and
remonstranceY History Is repete with examples of poll
Ind atyhic
rt m causes apparently trivial and of tins charac
Ter now presents itself which will figure eternaIy in tho
eunas of history The interest arises from tho
recollection OF the past aud the apprehension of tho
tire Generations pass away, but nations remain
traditions, passions, hopes and fears of those that have
passed away are transmitted to their descendants
thus link the present with the past is because the INK
with which the crueties pracsed by the Inqusition,
recorded on the page OF history scarcely dry tho
recclcctions are still green in the memories of mankind
They see before them tho hecatombs OF human victims
sacrced to apeaqe its nsatate appetite for blood either
by the stake faggot, amidst the shouts of
fanatic and iriurated populace or by lingering torture
IN nexprcssble agones In It's dismal dungeons until
death became welcome as a deverancc II Il because
the ink s scarcely dry with which on the page
oi history the horrors of the Thirty Years War; which
struggle its power quecd and its reign over princes
and kingdoms was extngushed--a which devastated
the airet portion Of Europe and caused blood
10 How rs ON account of these crueltcs and thus strife
that the tocsn sounds at the rcappcarance supreme
tribunal Of the Inquson the stage OF human affairs
II Is the apprehension OF the reestabshment Of It's do
mnon OF victims again 70 be sacrificed Of battles again
20 be fought that Europe to take coun
sci togcther and us governments To invegh and
We believe that the people the government
Of this enlightened republic, not nscnsble aught
concerns the welfare Of humanity will take their
share In the contest, and that their voice will
be heard in the front of the battle az II was
wont to be when the was that OF liberty or
protection suffering humanity. Its arm has not grown
shorter nor It's clarion voice waxed fceber was
heard supporting the Greeks Turks the South
American republics against old Spain, demonstrating
Consantnoplc against torurcs and prosecutions a-
mascus instituted by Catholics against Jews We have
heard that is against the policy of this government
condemn IN tins case, as no injury has been done
Of this republic II for me to dwell ON this
point; s,l may remark that would be natural sup
pose TIM, had such case occurred 70 American c
zen y would have @lled, not for condomnaon but for
prompt redress and satisfaction. hut now you
are 70 wal, until y pleases the lnquisit'n 70
bapused by Roman Catholic, and then the voice OF
this government will be heard In condemnation Cheers
Friends Of humanity without distinction OF creed, now
present with We appeal TO you and through you
who think and feel with you throughout the land Wa
conlure you do not fail conurc do not fail your
selves do not fail the cause not lose the oc.
cason Support efforts with all the means at your
command. Arouse your friends In this sacred csnse.
buckle your armor, nght the good fight; remember
~ ua1 Gsd of l.rscl with us and will raise up
ehampos BE you that champion. Assemble togetser,
meet pass resolutions, have done 10 nght THAI
your mighty vocc--the mighty voice this great city
may be beard at Washington, whence shall rcvcrberae
the Atlantic and resound through the halls of tho
Vatican al Rome loud chcers.)
AcErrynAS In the body of the nall asked the Chairman
70 read h' resolutions 70 the meeting a. many had enter
Tho CmspS.s having complied, the resolutions were
aud taresd
tn. Chairman then read the following letter from Phla
dsiIha, which, upon motion, was placed on nes-
PuLsDErIniA, Dc. 2, 1858.
Mr.. A krR~HsrDrs-neaT slr-Seeing that there has
been called meetng of the Israeics of New York "a
take into consideration the Mortara abduction case wo
would respectfully urge you and those who have taken
up the matter not Ia relax your efforts notxhstand
ing the letter of Mr. Cass Mr. Hart of this city Mr.
Hart wro,. for himself and his board only, without
rntng the other congregations ~ this city, who all cx
ccjt the Aeskye Israel congregation participated IN tho
town meeting hcld On the ish ut We regard Mr. Cass
The moral BY The meeting IL being numc
rousy signed both ny Jews and Christians who eagerly
unite - condsrnnibg this lnhuman at of The Roman
government We RESPECTFULLY ak you N present this
letter ~ your meeting - saturday evening and thus
enable " 20 assure our fellow hracltos ~ New York
that the Jews oi fhAicpha are using their utmost
crons, and will lraye no Effort untrcd their part
procure suitable renons,rancc iron government
y ~ vital Importance that tc voice az the great mo
ropos Of this rcpubnc should be heard unmsakcabls
languagc and the lmpor,ancc which, right attached
10 al ~ acts, vii surely be ie, a, Washington.
y sAxs x,i ltaIns' mn Committee on
A. gloPffR. ''''e-''''sn0e'
By AIJyrD Josrs, Chairman ~ Committee.
Mr. IlgSny law thea addressed THE meeting. I've re-
marked that ths gentleman from Mpuirca had stated that
they were surrounded By Roman Catholics that part of
Canada and that they did Dos agta,e the subject
there. Hc (Mr L. considered that that was the quar-
oass T. .,ee ,e matter f,rv bcfore ,hs caaocs ~ ~
United states W. Vas sure they would IND sympathy.
Tho oathos q Amcrca we're the very power that could
the Vatican and SECRETARY Cas- NJ well. loud
chccrs) u was Catholic question than Jewish
and ~ the utmost Importance the czcns of
the Untcd states. The Para authorities hal their
prestige the od Country sought 10 rc establish ln
America, and BE- friends of humanity
the Catholics 81 the United states would spurn
After eloquent address. Mr.. levi concluded by
mprcss.ng on the audience N. neccrs,y ~
Roman Catholics on the subject, who he would
give item every stance IN the matter.
Mr. CHsrScvy saasyys then introduced and
warmly received. lie addressed the meeting st icnrth
reviewing the Mortara and tho that had been
committed lie bad read b. .ad w hs geceraghy when
boy that Frank could not will safety attempt 'o
the uomnions ~ the Turk but that tme the Turk
had become q friend ~ the Christian. and when
the Turk had become a Christian they should MOI
turn Turk upon him" (Iaughter.l I've CONSIDER
ed the matter which had occasionei Nat meeting
not political question question a crecf, but
which Affected all crccds and al politics fcbeers)
After i heightened address the gentleman concluded
by promising to give an the ad IN hs power 70
the Efforts they might make IN the matter.
NJ IIESsv NoRgs~oN then claimed 10 30 heard. no
said that many might have asked what had become ths
man WHO had disturbed tho meeting and ikeJ in the
box he again presented himself lie did not