The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-09
The President and the american Isr"elites.

The President and the Anne riean Israelites.
From the Jewish Messenger, March
We give readers letter from T. j. Joachimsen,
ESQ., Of this city, 10 the Safe Department, and the official
reply Tor which we ask careful perusal Mr.. Joachim
sen calls the attention Of the Department TO publication
under the official signature Of the consul Of the rontcl
States at New York. published 10 the Ngw York HERALD
Catholic aide Of ths Mor.,ra a1 ,srror sr md eoss
Of the Conhuls publication insulting ia tenor and Ian
gusge TO the American Israstes 6ho, by meetings and
Otherwise have protested against the outrage upon Mr.
Noraa and asked for .hc Interference OF the Executive
as being in violation of diplomatic privilege He be-
leyts that proper opportunity bas been presented
for this government 10 express its views the
Mortara matter TO the Pontif, and be wishes
that the President would be induced 20 take come
step by which American Jews be made to believe that
heir tanding as American citizens WILL at all tmes and
places, exempt them from injury annoyance on
count OF their political or religious sentiments. M.
Joachmsen reminds the Department that the Central
American, the Burial and tire Swiss treaty questions are
grievances SUI unredressed and he tells Mr. Cass that
here never has been any redress from any the wrongs
perpetrated by the inquson
The date Of Mr. Cass reply shows that the ans wer ia
he resut OF great elaboration. II perhaps not
much TO say that Mr. Cas- for M Buchanan
be entire Cabinet The government refer TO the pre-
vously expressed opinions the Mcrtara affair." and in
regard to the libel ao init that come OF It's expressions are
improper, and that the OF the Consul p
proved, but under all the circumstances do not think the
Of sufficient gravity for the interference OF this 60
vernment.
What can we say to this and impotent conclusion,
except to express belief that with all the honeyed
fessons Of the politicians who constitute the present ad-
mpstratiop they do not TO act when tney re-
quired 10 obtain for the sraetes that JUSTICE that equal
and handed justice, TO which they entitled,
matter not Of grace, but Of right How put any
faith in the promise Of redress from foreign Powers
when an admitted grievance at home remains unatoned
for the plea being OF "suflcient grayity?n II
magistrate TO release thief because his theft was OF
small amount. lbeer because the language of the
libel was not Of the coarsest burglar because he had
just opened latch assassin because he hsd inflicted
only the smallest Of wounds, would rot such mayis
And what words can we lind for the mise.
rable excuse put forth by Mr.. cass. for the
sui iustiyng, in he Presidents confidential, organ in New
York the child stealing act Of the inqustion the Popes
offcer encouraging the clandeslne baptism Of our chill
drcn; the political representative of the Pope vying
here at home "Jews, urbclIeying scoars and hypo
critics" And yet all this is not of "sufcient gravity
for the interference of the government Wha, would be
Perhaps that the Pontihca dplomatst should first be
allowed TO act inqusitor to head mob and break
up peaceful meetings before the sworn chief agis
trae would deem the act OF sufficient gravity TO address
to him and to his government the well merted reproo in
language befttpg an American statesman.
Are not our rights citizens of sufficient gravity to
entitle US to vndcaton Have we any rightsg Are we
protected?
No 11s NASSAU STREET, New YORK. Jan. Il 1859.
Hon Ihwls CAss Secretary of State &c Washington DC
My DEAR sR-Thc accompanying newspaper contains a
republication in New York Of an article from Phiadel
pha newspaper The republication here appears to have
been made in the NEW YORK Herald of the 9Th January
by authority or request of und under the proper
New York.
This publication has reference to the llortara case 1t
reflects upon the sentiments which have ex
pressed in your letter. to my friend and relgionist
Jonas p. Levy, Of Washington city. The Consul Of the
Ponhca States in his official capacity has resorted to the
medium Of newspapers TO dscredt before citizens the
views Secretary of State ana 20 assa the motives
and integrity Of that respectable portion OF people and
citizens who have in the most legitimate method
the Consul attempts TO justify. believe that this
government has always considered ii a grave offence
in any foreign official, accredited to the United
States, 10 mink hmself by speeches publications in
political quasi political matters, in discussion before
citizens or to appeal in fom the acts Of our
own officers 10 the judgment Of the people. II believed
that is sufficient to call your attention to this publca
Finsse signing the card in his Official capacity and its
contents and from the heading of the article as "Cahoc
statement infer that may perhaps be deemed pro
ther ouch publication directly remotely insti-
gated by the government OF the Ponhca States. Such
quiry would be due national dignity, and will
doubtless contain reiteraton of your views and those
OF the American people upon the merits o! The Moara
matter. The Pontpcia government cannot complain OF
being addressed upon this subject which Of its repre-
entatives has officially and bosstfuy thrust upon
That every citizen of the United abhors this
act Of the inquson, and condemns IL outrage upon
civilization, will am sure, be not denied BY any inelI
gent American And In such cases, the opportunity pre-
Fentpg self in the Of the correspondence be-
Chevalier Hulsf mann and of your prcdeces-
ors the Hon. Daniel Webster this government does moi.
hesitate fully and energetcay TO express the views of
Ihe people.
see by the Presidents kind letter to Mr. B. W Hart
that he is determined TO protect the rights Of Americans
as wh ss that
may induce the President to enlarge his significance of
the term, and include prevention Supposing out
rsge TO happen TO an American citizen travelling in holy
cazsc ands what protection be found in redress?
Tho injured party may find the facts alsifed or the
sinng the Presidents protection. The questions with the
Central American States the burial question the Swiss
treaty question, all show the futty OF redress means
Of protection; ami permit me to ask whether history has
not proved that there redress from any Of the cruel
ties perpetraed by that monstrous engine Of inhumany
known as the nquisition and misulmed the Holy Oce9
United States belonging to the class Of "Jews and
unbelieying scohers," (see Mr. Bmsse's artce) can
not safely venture into the Pontihca States with
out risk Of having similar nflction with Mr. Mortara
and then what protection has he in mere questionable
have now that powerful moral influence that they need
not fear the dsplcasure Of any human government for
the calm and deliberate announcement Of the deestaton
by the American people Of the inhuman act perpetrated
by the hateful and hated Inquisiion upon Mr. Mortara.
An official promugatcn to the Pontica government OF
such sentiments on the part Of this government is a
duty to oursevcs No reply alluding to any OF
domestic institutions can weaken ground What
insist upon u.s. that abroad as well as at home complying
with law shall feel in advance that my position
American citizen viii exempt me from injury or annoy
account of my republicansm, or Of my religions
belief, wheresoever may happen TO be.
Leaving this subject to your further direction, and
asking favor OF Communication in reply, have the
PHILIP j. JoACHIMsEN.
DEPARTMENT OF STATs
WASHINGTON, Feb. II, 1859.
SIn-Your several letters relative TO the Mortra case
nave been receiVeu s peheven you are a"are VI We
for delay ing official reply TO them Both the
President and this parment have, in communications t.
| different members OF the lsraelsh persuasion which
have been made public, fully expressed the views OF
| the Executive that they need not now be repeated
In reference the article in New York Journal on this
subject which you have called my attention. and which
appears have been repubshed at the instance OF the
| Consul of the Ponical States at New York. although
some its expressions Objectionable, and this agency
of the Consul in the matter cannot be approved yet, un
der all the circumstances the case not deemed OF SUM-
cent gravity require the nterposon Of this govern
\ ment. j am, sir your obedent servant 49,,
/ Pnnp j. JoAcmNsEN, ESQ, New York.
City Intelligence.
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