The New York herald., 1867-12-15

In their soci relations the Israees are gsuersiIv
noted - models d good domestic government KIadiy
In their natures aActiouato in disposition. charitable
where srus0bJects o. charity excite their benevoiencs
quick and sxcstabis. ysAeasy appsased.
In the exercise Of thlr political franchise a with
o,ser shsy vsry 70 political and
preference at the ballot box II has even been noted
shas where candidates for political ofhce have been
their election either from parry or other grounda AZ
class the Jew has not shown much ambition political
either OF honor or trust Tbs NAV Be- thought : re-.
markabae feature In the Jewish character when il is
considered tnss large number OF male IsraeIltes in
TINS ciy are known ana esteemed for their scholar
ship and high Intellectual culture This particular
evidence Of their social and intellectual progress be
found 10 their many literary and debating societies.
especially among jewish youth IN the CITY. In the
immediate walks Of literature also the Israelte forms
s.cepon Go'n 70 natives and ioresDers OF
and at times increased advauta zss In educational al
!aninents the lsraelite seems to be advancing
nis claims 20 literary distinction THIS singular diosyn
cracy IN his sooal status diicut accouned for
any OF them arc distinguished Tor their scholarship
talents many also for their tact ana dtnes for
ofce OF literary dislincou and why il Is that more OF
trese people 90 noi aspire 70 attain fame In the world
OF literature and In the Gne arts las Cfton been y
source Of wonder to their friends and fellow citizens OF
other denominations.
Tho greed lust for gain 80 commonly attributed TO
the Je ash character, does appear actual
OF form the ons for this appare lack OF
ambition. Though usually attentive 10 and having
sharp eye TO business tho Isaee Is usually genial in
his business relations, speads bis money freely aud
never appears 70 be lacking In beray etnor homo
or abroad 70 those with whom he may have business
laons In their business Intercourse with Southern and
Western merchants OF their own oher denomina.
tious they are considered very liberal In their line Of
credits, aIordng who Command but lille capital
facilities 10 conduct paying business using the usual
precautions 10 this regard. yet sedom employing
mercai agencies IN their enquiries OF the standing OF
those 10 whom thcy extend OF credit II nas often
been tho subject OF remark with best business
OF other denominations that the Jewish merchant in
variaoy we'll posted tho quality fabr cs and their
value ana this renarxabe advantage buving
vending o. mercnandise generally Is partly tho cause Of
70 this popularity may also be attributed laxity OF dis
position on their part 10 engage more generally in
In finance, stock and banking operations In this city.
some israec, shrewd, calculating. and intelligent Is
Usually ioand a. the mead until the nnancia panic q
lS4l tue Joseph the agents OF the Rothchds
Bros, were the recognized head Of ali other nancers
negotiating foreign loans and many millions OF money
for government account passed through their hands up
70 the time Of their failure these BANKERS
agents FOR the house Of Rothschd in this metropolis
Is we'll known August Belmont gentleman every.
whore recognized for hts business ability q hnancer
and banker.
At our ~ stock boards tho name or Henrlques
naures col oicuOusiy as reliable authority
bulls aud bssfs on change Tnera are others who, -
capitalists stock brokers and bankers coatrol i'm
nErIorous xrcLKRAxcs
There are l47 schools benevolent and charitable In.
situations among the jewish fraternity These insti.
tn''ons r aand moro than passing notice, from the
taey per osm immense amount OF work In
the way Of good che sick and destitute.
IL Will be recolocted that Wm. IL Seward thirty
years objected 70 the introduction secular prayers
IN our public schools the ground that was incal
to the religious the various denoninatlons
in attendance; mis- main reasons being Catholic
the Dew and tie Protestant debarred from follow
ing aud carrying out each, their peculiar the Of
became aware OF the fact that their cndren In At
tendance a these schools subjected TO the prevail
by founding schools for Hebrew religious insruction
apart from any olher denomination. The Israete Is
not usually among the first to ask for Introduce
forms in religious or educational matters The ban OF
oppression growing out Of Portuguese, Spanish and
fapish religious intolerance forced tnese people to
migrate from their homes and Lresies Ia those thrs
countries 10 seek homos and countries ihey
could unnterrupedy enjoy tho benefits Of social society
aud political equality. IL p common thing now, at
this late day, for Catholic Protestant and Jew quibbe
about pr0prety our common schools the matter Of
religion This difference has unfortunately led to The
building and founding or exclusively JEWISH Catholic and
other sectaran schools addition to places Of worship
TIE elect OF this Is 10 induce marked diSinctiOn
IN tue religious exercises OF our common schoob The
remedy proposed by w. H. Seward was simply to keep
the matter religion outside OF public schools that
the particular complexion Of certain creed should not
compel observance to avorie religious tenets Hence
the war OF creeds n scholastic education IN this metro
polls which un ortunatey increases In extent and may
lead n the Luther 20 very % serious r.1u ,
the lsrae,tes naturally contend Tor what thsy cali regi
GUS equality: Tho immense difference between ths
despo Of the Old World ana tho republican cbarac
OF the New has taught these people to appreciate
tho advantages Of their political status in this country
admire the growth of American ideas and 10 . CORES
pondng ratio detNst and despise the tyranny Of those
logical noneny. II has been frequently made the sub
ject OF remark by Jewish authortIes that constitution
Ignoring religious Intolerance and iavonng religious to
erson should DO made the instrument OF any COM
pulsiop, either In public private RELIGIOUS observance
Ina much the Commissioners and directors of public
schools despite Of popular objections think proper
continue this dsspoic Il cannot be regarded
Ia any other sense,hero alternative ef religion
IA - nf nwn an baau ada
obligatory, and the result Las shoxn how disastrous the
princple las worked.
the United States over and above those Afforded them in
other countries that entire freedom from
bitcs in attaining political distinction which they
have been debarred from reach ug in dsspos,ns and
in constitutional! mona chies Although lhs Christian
riisoo Is supposed TO be the dominant religion oil
land, no hinarance has ever bean Imposed any
ligious observancs from the adoption Of tue United
states constitution; and hence 1t i the liable
that any Of the various religious denominations should
arrogais themselves the necessity 10 press
their peculiar theories upon persons and cresds adverse
to their own wl oe shown wherein this bieo'ed m
tolerance has had the natural effect of ing the Jew
people, under the shade. OF republican
suions into system OF eSciusivsnsss In The dnary
Interchange Of the amenities oi social society. The Jew
has by degrees become weaned 10 social accord from
the Episcopal, the Episcopal fTcm tho catholic.
The Catholic from mo unisefsais ard .ne same With
thIs exclusiveness the Jews reply. IA 10 mol Of
seeking; We arc taxed BY your school Con mmlssoners
your municipal and state authorities Tor your particular
beneat give then, the privilege Of paying the
without forcing children imbbe your religious
dogmss at the public schocls" 1hs In nutshell, tells
the story; and IL coming events supposed 10 cast
their shadows BEFORE the Jews will be the
OF bringing about in FREQ America what ". H. Seward
and coaborers could mpsh thirty ago
the moral rnienum OF social equality and republican
Should this bissui Of social
and nnd birthplace in e United States Of
America, Jerusalem will have bees dscovered-the
homo alike for Jes and Gense Then. Of oil other
the Jsw viii have no occasion y sigh for the
past aioros Of his race the happy home OF his
ancestcrsa thing of tho past ana gore from him
for ever for them In this land Of liberty and equality,
will the true nanium have been reached when tue
lion shall llo down with the lamb, and child snail lead
them"
These Institutions varied In their character and
widespread In tho OF the charitable work they
piish during The year Among tue nrst IN date s
the Jewish Hospital on Twents.egash street. Here
Israees OF al paticnatss. when scx ana unable to
provide for themSeves have TO the best med
cal treatment, together with all that may be needed
the OF personal comforts and mental recreation
Religious Instruction, or, In other words observance
of