The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-06-11
Gicl,mond 0ispatth.
IL, 1867.

THE IsR.rLIrEs. The annual convention Of
tho Board OF Delegates of American Israel
;,,s recently assembled in Philadelphia. We
have before MS the report of the Executive
committee Of tho Board.
Daring the session measures were adopted
q, complete the es establishment of the Hebrew
College at Philadelphia, with an able corps Of
professors.
The Executive Committee. in their report
nrga the policy recommended by Sir Moses
NanuGore OF encouraging emigration 10 the
HOLY Land. and of giving support TO the Jew
,.n community res idcnt there III order 10 pave
,rr way for Il restoration Of the Jewish ma
..,, 10 the land OF their fathers and also the
-,.lamation OF that land itself from its I'M
,.ycrishcd condition. II is advised that Jews
~..f.iuc in European countries where they
suffer from oppressive laws and popular en-
,.stv shall be encouraged TO cmigratc 10 the
Holly Land. and chat liberal assistance be given
Il, enable them 10 establish themselves there
TIL. Palestine fund OF the American Israclitcs
g.. small and has not increased in the last year
OWN. 10 The hardness OF the times. At pre-
81. the fund amounts TO s&.lGS. Emigration
.. r>pe.tally recommended to the Israelites in
She pauuhian Principaljtics, which have been
Iras noted for their hostility and cruelty TO the
Jews.
The committee demonstrate against simple
aims. giving. and the American lSraelites are
',--ca cordially to assist weu-devi>ed move
rrats lor promoting the agricultural and in
srs;rial interests oc the Palestine Jews.
The committee notice the clause in the new
Constitution Of North Carolina. which was re-
ie,,cd IN 1850, depriving all who deny the di-
vine authority OF the Old and New Testament
f the right 10 hold office OF trust or emolu-
0rut. They say that prior 10 its submission
.H tho people an appeal was prepared by the
committee and published in North Carolina,
demonstrating against the obnoxious pro.
VISION.
They also aIludc 10 the form Of oath in the
reconstruction bill Of Congress, when first in
...iuc,d. requiring persons 10 be sworn on the
Holy Evangelist "a form Of oath no Israel
n. could conSCicntiouSly take This was
,...nad after an appeal from the committee
...r.--sss.
!.r committee notice an effort making by
.r..aa, denominations OF Christians TO OBJ
.,..au amendment of the Constitution in
.s- ,Alt 40 may recognize Christianity. II
.--.s ,ha; in this particular the Jews Unjust
... we'll prepared to meet the advances Of
. ,..iar.auism.'
brief notice is taken Of the action Of seve'
insurance companies declining TO take risks
.. property owned by lsraelites. This they
a...uncc - keen and painful prejudice
..-s.us. the Hebrews, which arises par tally
from religious fanaticiSm, partially from
ignorance" and not impTobably from envy"
ASHER, had been public meetings on the sub
...,. .he committee did not advise " congrega-
...al action"
The committee speak Checrfnlly Of Hebrew
schools IN New York and Philadelphia, and
r--. .ua, they be literally sustained. They
.--a The establishment Of colleges for supply
I- ;ar uvlrirs and chairs of instruction, add
.- Every European State has its Hebrew
collie. 30. training MINISTERS and perpetual
...rc che study Of the sacred tongue"
Tie proceedings Of the Convention show
-.-..- determination to foster Judaism and
..,rl., lsr- bright upon the altars. Their
..., display alike practical wisdom and reh-
....~ zeal