The New York herald., 1865-06-12

Board OF Delegates OF the American Is
raelites.
The Board of Delegates Of the American lsractes met
yesterday morning In the vestry Of the Thirty
fourth synagogue Rev. Isaac Leese OF Phiadel
yhia the Vice President in the chair, and Myer s.
lsaacs Esq, Secretary Delegates present from all
Che principal Jewish congregations in the countryamong
whom were Judge Cardozo Of the Court Of Common
Pleas; Rev. s NJ Isaacs, Rev. J. J. Lyons and other
prominent men among the Hebrews.
After fervent prayer by the Rev. Mr. Lyons, the
Chairman made few remarks, audng TO the mournful
svsnt-the death of the President Henry Hart ESQ
which had called him TO the chair and briefly referred
% the operations Of the Executive Committee prominent
smong which the protest against any encroachments
upon the rights OF the Jews by any fanatlcal sect
The reverend gentleman especially referred TO the
Of the Presbyterian Council and the Council Of
Young Christians in Philadelphia which had resolved to
unite all Christian secs in order 10 better oppose the
Oumipate in making the Jews aliens instead Of free c
sens and 10 neutraze any such efforts would be OF
ahe primary objects OF this convention.
A committee credentials then appointed CON-
posed Of Messs King Joseph and Russak who reported
shst forytwo congregations were represented in the
Board
Representatives from seventeen congregations
present. including gentlemen from Boston, Pittsburg,
baltimore, Paterson and Philadelphia.
The report OF the Executive Committee then pre-
Oented in which IL stated that the had
rown in part the Of the convention but still
action in the following matters, which they had partly
Semeded viz:-The order Of General Grant directing
che exclusion OF Jews from the Department OF Tennes
oee the persecution OF Jews in Morocco which
Honstrance resulted in the giving Of instructions
representative IN Tanger TO aid In staying this persecu
The committee have also taken action in reference
the petition Of the Convention Of Presby terans TO
smbody the Christian religion into the constitution but
She matter killed by the Judiciary Committee OF the
United states Senate, by adverse report. The COM
mttee recommended the greatest vigilance similar
movements, which, though primarily aimed at the Catho
1cs, had, doubt nj their bottom sinister projects
against the Jews The committee recommended the col
bscon Of facts recng herocal deeds OF Jews during the
wa 70 form roll Of honor, but more for the
purpose Of refuting the aspersions thrown upon
the character OF jews patriots and men. The
committee also recommended intercourse with foreign
bodies Of similar nature. The report pays high COM
plment 70 the government OF the United States for the
seadines with which they had always heard and acted
upon matters pertaining 70 the welfare OF the lsaees,
beth here and abroad, which brought 10 their no
Nee The establishment Of schools for the purpose OF
oounteracting any efforts at proseytism was recon-
Dended AZ the most effective means
Mr A. b. Cohen moved the acceptance and reference
Sf the report TO committee OF three TO recommend such
measures ns they may deem necessary The committee
and Judge Cardozo.
The following oncer we're then elected President,
Hon Albert Cardozo; Vice Presidents Henry Joseph
and Rev. Isaac Lesser Treasurer A. s. Saroni; Execu
tive Committee, Hczekah Cohen Henry H. Hart Ben.
Russak Bennett King, N. wolfsohn, Ellis Joseph.
The Board then adjourned 70 this evening at seven
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