The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1858-12-30
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Religious Freedom.
great meeting Of the citizens of Albany
New York, held last week, to express thei,
views upon the recent outrage in Italy, adopt.
I'd the following resolutions:
Whereas, it appears TO be we'll authenticn
TED that Jewish boy, about six years of age
the son OF Monala Mortara Lew, in the do.
minions OF Pho Nino, the present head of the
Roman Catholic Church, was, on the nigh,
OF the 23d Of June last, kidnapped from his
parents by the members OF the aHolv Iuoui-
sition" on the ground or pretence that some
years anterior, his nurse had caused him to
DC baptized IN conformity with the Roman
Catholic faith and
whereas, as citizens Of the United States
where the rights Of the citizen embrace the
enjoyment OF his own conscientious choice OF
religious worship, we cannot view the case,
as reported, as being other than one of ex-
IRENE poignancy not only to the family, but
70 The jewish people, wherever dispersed !;
therefore,
Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt
sympathy for the afflicted parents, and to our
citizens who most deeply feel this wrong to
Their parental and religious rights, and as an
earnest OF our feelings pledge them our cor
aial cooperation in oil honorable means ia
Ken by our Jewish brethren abroad for the
restoration OF Mortara to his afflicted pa
rents.
resolved, That we emphatically protest
against religious intolerance in all countries
hoping Tor the early and universal recogni-
uon OF the right OF all men everywhere. and
unoer all circumstances, to worship God 40.
cording to the dictates Of their own conscien.
ces
Resolved, That we, as citizens of the State
OF New York, believing fully in the doctrines
OIL civil and religious liberty, and liberation
heretofore expressed, earnestly protest
against the abduction Of the said Mortara,
anu, therefore, cannot but emphatically con-
aenh u as an outrage On peacoabe and
happy family.
Resolved, That we recognize the express
sions made by citizens Of New York, Phila-
ueipnia, cincinnati, Boston, st. Johns and
e.se"heae, to which this outrage has given
Use, az DIT the natural promptiDgs of the
american heart untrammeled in its political
" rehgions views, sentiments which show
sneif authors to be welded 10 tho land Of
.heir birth and adoption, and that the bless
ings they enjoy. they would rejoice to be in
srumental in extending to every land where
uoa IL revered and civilization has foot.
hold. WV
hesoived. That in this land OF religious
freedom and toleration-w where Gentle and
ee", catholic and Protestant alike share the
ffo1ec'ion and enjoy the blessings conferred
" liberal and enlightened government
"Here It's influence is always felt In behalf of
Ing oppressed throughout the world where,
Us 10 The case of the persecution of Damas-
Gus IN ie4J, prompt and unsolicited action
was taken, and the position of the govern
ment acknowledged and respected-we have
reason to believe that its voice now. as here.
to'ore, will be heard on the side of humanity
and right.
Resolved, That it is our intention to bring
ms outrage, either by delegations or peti.
tlons, to the notice of the President of the
United States and his Cabinet, feeling assured
mat they Will exert, in an official manner. all
possible inaaence on the Pope for the liber-
anon Of the abducted Mortala
Resolved, That these resolutions. and the
proceedings OF this meeting, be published in
al the city papers, in the Herald, Tribune.
Times and News Of New York, in the WASH
lhgton Union and in the Israellto Of Cincin.
matt.
awe look upon il as shameful that our Gov
eminent, based as it is upon the declaration
OF civil and religious liberty, should tamely
acquiesee in the violation Of these principles
IN such case as that Of the Mortara child.
without Que word Of remonstrance. In our
country Catholic priest dictates at the
opening Of Congress, and men Of all relig-
IONS are entitled to equal rights. And vet
thissame church, through its universal head
seizes upon child fartiTely baptised, tears
it away from It's parents, and compels II to
submit to religious rites abhorrent to the
child, the parents, and their entire people.
Sncn an outrage upon humanity and hu-
man rights, by Nhomsoever perpetrated.
whether in Protestant, Sweden or Catholic
Italy, should call forth an indignant remon
STRANGE from every civilized nation, and more
especially should tbs United States Of Amer.
lea speak in tones rot to be misunderstood
CT-The Ratlway Times says ii would be
National shame to import foreign iron to
lay down for a national railroad right over
our own abundant mines of iron and coal.
~ Demonstrates tim. the foreign man ufactu-
rers control and keep up the price Of iron in
$3.50 e~11N*st NttAP*3 Dteause VIC Go not en-
courage home production so as to keep up a
healthy competition. With the so 900 miles
Of railroad laid down 10 the United States.
and the many thousand miles yet 10 be laid
the demand for iron 20 repair the cid roads
and construct the new ones, will be enor-
nous, and If the homo manufacture ceases
The British manufacturers will have q mo.
nopolg Of cur market, and will have prices
70 ruit themselves.
IN Come years ago, in the days OF State
reputation, the famous Sidney Smith hay-
ing invested in American Bonds was deeply
exercised in view Of his losses, and INDUCED
in frequent bitter fareasms against America.
On one occasion he was admirine niece Of
lee taken from cargo jnst arrived from the
United States, and remarked, as il melted in
Ls hand, be was glad that America could
still offer something in the market that was