The New York herald., 1870-06-05
TIE MASSACRE IN ROUMANIA.

TIE MASSACRE IN R0UMANIA.
Discourse by Rabbi Guthcim ut the Temple
Observation-Disclosures Of the Israeii:es in
America-Senator SDrague's Action Criti.
cised.
large congregation assembled yesterday morn
ing al the Temple Emanuel, Fifth avenue and great
interest was manifested by them in relation the
reported shocking massacre by Christians in ROuma-
MIA OF inonensive and defcnceless Israetes-men,
women and children. Rabbi James X. Gutheim Of
fciated and preached from the text "And ye shall
be unto me kingdom Of priests and q holy ma.
ton" Exodus XIX, 6)
Having referred at length to the duties and re-
sponsibities, as well results OF the divine
mission thus delegated to Israeli the reverend gen.
tleman took occasion to make, in substance the fol-
lowing remarks:-The appointment Of Israel for
this sacerdotal office implies and requires
disinlerested, selfsacrihcng devotion. 1t
is as distinct from that odious, hypocriii.
cal prieStcrait which, even IN our day, lnIeStS
the hghroads and sneaks through the byways OF
mankind-which imposes on The crednlity and works
the passions OF It's deuded followers in order to
gain its selfish and ambitious ends 1t is, say, as
distnct from that priestcraft as light is from dark
ness as truth is from falsehoOd, as love Is from
hatred IL is this ungodly prestcraf which has en-
gendered and which fosters the prejudces and ami
mosities yet entertained against lsrael-whch has
inaugurated and which directs those atrocioas per-
seculons which sully the pages OF history, which
are a foul biol humanity. What lslaelite, nay,
what man. could nave heard
THE TERRIBLE TIDINGS
which but few days ago were conveyed by the
lightning fash across the Atlantic or the cruel fate
Inflicted upon our cO,eligiOnsts by an iniuriatcd,
misguided popuface, without being struck by feel
ing of horror AM d1smay?
lt Is true the sOulharrOwlng report Is yet lacking
authentic confirmation But when we consider the
fendIsh enormities to which our coreligonists in
Roumana have been subjected ior the last five years
we have very little reason for hoping that the worst
may not be true. The 1SraellteS OF those SEMI
civilized Christian provinces are groaning under the
direst system OF medieval persecution. RemOn-
stranoes have been made from time TO time 10y the
representatives OF the great Powers OF Europe in Or
Ger to induce Roumanlan authorities TO grant eff
Gent projection to the Jewish lnhabitanfs But 1t
seems that these rcmOnsranccs have produced little
effect. Diplomacy mas been neffectual, while
A MORE VIGOROUS INTERCESslON
on the part OF those great Powers, In the cause OF
outraged humanity was not resorted to- in conse-
eventual possession of these provinces was re.
garded. The venerable and world-renowned phian-
tropnists Montenore anu Cremleux nave mace per-
sonal exerons for The amelioratlon OF their sorey
oppressed coreligonists. Their advocacy, too, was
received with honeyed words, without producing
any practical result
THE REPORTED CATASTROPHE
reminds US Of similar occurrence that happened
some eleven years ago when the whole cvilize.
shocking ou,rages had been committed in Syrla by
the Mohammedan Druses on their Christian fellow
subjects. Thousands were cruelty massacred, while
the remaining thousands sought their safety
IN flight ana We're thus exposed to utter destitutiOn
the horrors OF stafVatOn ana e cruel L0rtureS tnat
awaited them at she hands Of their fierce enemies.
The pitfu cries OF these wretcned people had no
sooner reached the shores Of Europe, when sover.
eignS and statesmen and imperial legislatures
moving TO aud protect their brothers in faith
against the lnfamed passions Of the fanatic sons OF
the desert But sovereigns and statesmen and i'm
perla legislatures swayed by political consdera-
tions, and accustomed to move within the crcuin-
scrbed sphere OF diplomatic prudence. From their
exalted station they are wont 10 look only upon en-
tire provinces and lands and peoples while The dis
tresses OF Individuals or even the calames OF
munties rarely move their hearst " active interces
sion.
THE SUFFERERS IN SYRIA
stood In need OF immediate help. The voice OF hu-
manty, which is the voice Of God, pleaded in their
behalf. And it so happened that the first man who
rightly and Opportuney published to the world
Interpretation Of this voice and headed ine list for
vised that the Roumanian 0utrageS have been
brought to the notice OF the
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
for the purpose OF exerting the moral influence OF
our government in behalf OF humanity. Who can
doubt the potency Of this nhuence? But can 1t be
credited that Senator tSprague, OF Rhode Isand}
rises in his seat in the highest branch or the
tonal legislature. in the august body OF the assem-
bled elders OF the nation, and makes a deliberate
effort extenuate the reported massacre, find an
excuse for the wholesale butcheryS He says that
the Jews had Obtained possession OF all the bust
country; that while one class OF the people
were In poverty, without means or business there
was, on the other hand an eager, money getting,
trade-monopolzing population. it was this condi-
on OF things that had brought about the spectacle
which the world to-day cOntemplates. There was
food for reflection In this for the Senate and for
own country.
What American can read these words without feel
Ing
BURST OF INDIGNATION
rising in his bosom2 Suppose the Jews had. by dint
OF energy aud honest enterprise, gained possession
or the wealth oil the country would this fact excuse
the reported indfscrimfnate slaughter A men, women
and children? But when we consider that the Jews
that they restricted In their trades business and
industrial pursuits that they are not permitted to
own foot OF the land in which they are born
nor plank Of the house which they cali
their home and in which they cutvat Q
our traditional domestic vlrtues--when we consider
all this, the advocate OF brutal violence will appear
as having presented picture OF the imagination.
Or Is the Senator the representative OF blgotry and
fanaticism, the advocate OF priestcrafts He takes
occasion to hold out warning to the Senate and the
country, from which every true American Will
shrink with horror. What does he think that free
OF liberty, Will ever be tempted to initiate those
nendish proceedings, which are contrary to the law
OF God ana manY But tne words OF the Senator do
contain warning most solemn and 0mnous. IL is
this that even in our free and enlightened country
there are yet men to be found VINO are actuated by
bgotry and fanatcism, who do not blush to extenu-
ate the most horrd crimes inspired by religious per-
secution.
THEY SUGGEST THE WARNING
that the air in which the Senator has been reared,
that the principles which he has mbibed, require TO
be puriled and revised They contain the lesson for
the American people to be careful in the selection OF
their representatives in order to preserve the bless
ing OF civil and religious liberty In all its purity and
grandeur. Yes, the cries and groans OF those un-
happy victims TO barbarOus fanatlcsm must induce
the vigorous intercesson Of those States that claim
to be governed by law ana justice, and have the
power to help.
Church Of st Albans-Whitsuntide Services
Last Evening.
The High Church or ritua1stic worsnipers at the
Church OF ST. Albans inForty seventh street assem-
bed last night TO celebrate the Of one OF the great
calendar festivals. The altar was profusely decorated
with flowers and lighted tapers were arranged
upon aud before it in groups Of various sizes. Tne
services were conducted by Rev. Father Noyes and