National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-14
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GRAFTON BY SIMON WOLF, ESQ.

The third days session of the convention of tn e
Union of American Hebrew Congregations was
held at Wizards hall yesterday. At O'Clock
Mr.. Simon Wolf called the assembly to order
Rev. DR.. Mayer, of Pittsburg, Offered prayer.
number of letters and kilograms from absent
delegates, explaining their absence, were read.
The committee, on recommen alton seven Of
the presidents report directing the attention of
parents 10 the importance of their sons learning
a mechacal trade OF pursuing agricultural indus
tries reported that they were of unanimous
opinion that it would add to the happiness and
prosperity TO the rising generation if they would
learn mechanical trade thoroughly or adopt an
agricultural occupation as their mode of support;
and the committee have come to the conclusion,
through their observation, that mercantile
career is too hazardous, and promises not as much
of a success as that of good mechanic or practi-
cal agriculturist. The report was adopted.
The committee, on recommendation eight of
the presidents report IN reference TO the cOllec-
tion of donations TO the amount of $500 O. in order
to erect the college building, provide it with
good library, and leave an ample amount in the
sinking fund. SO as 10 induce celebrated profess
sOrs to accept positions in the Hebrew Union COL
legG, made a report, in which they commended
that the executive hoard have full power 10 en-
ploy such means as hey may deem best in order
TO obtain speedily by donation the money RED uirei
TO make the Hebrew Union College a great sue
cess. The report was adopted.
The committee to whom was referred the reso-
lutiOns offered by DIR. GerStman in reference to
changing lie time and place of the meetings Of
the council mGde al adverse report. as he reso-
buttons were in conflict with the constitution.
The report was adopted.
THE NEW YORK COLLEGE
The committee to whom was referred the reso-
buttons offered by l'- VI. Ltlicnrhal regarding
the proposed establishment Of the New York
Hebrew Seminary reported that they found the
same iEeXpedient for adoption, hut recommend
the substitute offered ry Mr. A. A. Kramer for
adoption. as it expresses the spirit Of the union.
and which ought To animate every Israelite who
desires his religion t" Prosper. and which adds So
much To he welfare Of its believers.
The substitute is as follows:
ReS0IreG, That he Union of American Hebrew
Congregations IN he cI;yUI Washington rencws
its earnest prayers 10 lie lSraelites OF this
try to Join III the common c3uSc-frr The com
muniUn. welfare and ia the name of sacred
religion, they are requested 90 ignore all minor
considerations in order hat American Israel may
as one people, un"er he blessings of God, alike
promote and share the happy results of union
and fraternity.
The report gave rise to considerable discussion.
some beirg in favor of adopting DR.. Lelenthats
original resolution.
The report of the committee was adopted.
whereupOn Mr.. Frank entered his protest to the
action Of the convention, and asked that it be
spread on the minutes.
The right Of spreading the protest on the
minutes was disputed, ami it WIS hnally agreed
10 record Mr.. Frank vote in the negative in the
report OF the proceedings.
Mr.. NJ. 10th submitted the following
CIRCULAR,
which was referred to the executive committee:
To the Officers and Members oCfhe Congregation:
GENT MEN: Education is to The children of
what dew ana the rays Ut the to the
vegetable kingdom, just as little vegetation
can grow and develop without dew and sunshine;
Just dlcult It is Tor man TO prosper and secure
happiness without an education. To enlage the
avenues to education and thereby enlarge the
usefulness and hal pness of man. the Union of
American Hebrew Congregations was formed ana
we request your congregations to Join The Union
and give il the benenI by your material aid and
counsel. We enclose with this appeal a copy of
tie constitution Of the Union, and copies of the
proceedings of the first, second and third annual
council. From their pages you will perceive thai
every congregation remains independent in its
internal working. All that is re luirei is thai
every member of the congregation snail pay
dollar per annum to the common fund. unI elect
delegates to the annual council, and thus heip
to maintain the Hebrew Union College and bring.
also, speedily into existence a young lli'es
Hebrew seminary; and, also, all such measures
which the combined wisdom of the council
deem best. Please de not remain lsnger isolated,
and remember ancient motto, All IsraelitcS
are brethren. Extend a helping hand. and be
with us, one in spirit. This appeal has been
Adopted by the third annual council, signed by
the officers of the council and by the members OF
the executive board of the Union of the American
Hebrew Congreeati the 18th day Of July $685.
1e5t-WashingtOn, ID. Z.
SABBATH SCHOOLS.
Mr.. A. J. Fredlandcr from the committee on
rCcUInm enCa tlUns 5, !, 3 aud of the presidents
report, reported on recommendation No. 3, ITO
consider 10y What manner and means the sabbath
schools can he improved" urging upon parents
the necessity and importance of having the chill
dTen attend Sabbath school regularly, and to pre-
vail ulon young ladies and gentlemen who are
capable OF doing to take part and assist in the
instruction of the smaller children in the first
rudiments of Hebrew reading, Bible history ant
first elements OF religion, to facilitate which OBJ
lect suitable Textbooks should be provided and
adopted by all Congregations of he Union The
ministry should urge upon their members the
importance Of inducing their children 20 attend
Divine service regularly, and If puss hlc t. par.
ticipate to sUT"e extent 10 III" same. Oruer tina
the Hebrew language may become more familiar
and take a hrmer bold "n their minds oulr com
potent teachers, who are thorough English schU,
airs, should be employ ed in SaDbatI schools, that
they may he able To impsrt lessons in the Yer
nacular. The committee hope that the Hebrew
Union College Will soon ue able 10 furnish such
competent teachers.
In regard 10 recommendations four and FIVE
what measures arc best 20 adopt for sTrictrr
observation Of the Sabbath and ''huw 10 in.l..,c
every lsraelite 10 Join u cr!rSTcEIuUn,'' the
mittee were Of the opinion that no more prLc;ici-
bic measure to attain this much desire: cad can
be suggested than TO educate The rising genera
tiCn to 4 true Of the Importance Of kve2ill.s
the Sabbath asthe nIain pillar upon which JuieI-
ism rests to make their divine service so inter
esting and attractive, the sermons and lectures
instructive, as - salts any aud every :ntCl-eu'
demand, and thereby Induce members ami their
families TO visit theIr respective places of worship
on the sabbath regularly which would ert an
elevating influence on recreaut members. OH
Gers as well as members should drec. their -pe.aI
efforts 10 pointing GU to u.g mca AMI every
1sraeIite in general their PARAMOUNT duty to jv
q congregation.
On Recommendation six. To issue a new appeal
10 every congregation to join the Union. and thus
strengthen the House OF Israel. ." the committee
reported tayOTabIy, and suggested that copies Ol
the pTOcetdiT rs of the council AMI reports Of the
executive committee be transmitted with such
appeal.
The report of the committee was adopted as a
whole.
sUPPLYIEG MINISTERS.
Dr. SamieId, from I he commit ee to whom was
referred recommendation No. of the president's
report, recommended that in order carry it into
effect that a permanent committee representing
the various sections Of the country be called into
existence to devise ways and means to supply
ter, and confer with the executive board Of the
Union, who shall have the power to carry into
effect the measures proposed by the committee.
The report was adopted and the committee ap-
pointed, follows: Messrs. b. Bethuan, A a.
Kramer, L. Ahrahams, Nathan Frank Josiah
Cohen, A. =. Bloom, Jacob Ezekiel s. Mann
heimer and L. Singer.
Messrs. Lewis Abrahams, DR.. Lilienthal and
the Chair were appointed committee to prepare
a record OF the proceedings at Mount Vernon on
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Mossler offered resolution, which WAS re
ferred to the committee on general business, that
committee Of three he appointed to look into the
feasibility Of establishing
AN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
in some Western State for the special purpose of
introducing agricultural pursuits among the Is
DIR. Saunschein offered a resolution that all the
sabbath schools Of the congregation belonging to
TINS union be requested to adopt such n plan of
Hebrew studies, and adopt such textbooks as will
best effect conformity in instruction.
DIR. Wise offered an amendment, that Saun-
schiemers Hebrew Grammar be designated As
the Textbook. The resolution, as amended, was
adopted.
was adopted, that the admirable and impartial
manner In which the HOl. Simon Wolf the chair
man OF this convention, has conducted its de:ibe-
ratOns, entities him to our sincere thanks which
are hereby rendered him in all sincerity"
An amendment TO change the time of the an
nual meeting as laid down in ne constitution to
the first Tuesday in July was lost.
THANKS.
Mr.. Adam A. Kramer offered a resolution
which was adopted, follows:
ResoIred Thai this C 'uncil has alraaiy fully
realized Tie glorious results Of the union Of Israel
by the unity Of heart and sentiment manifested
In the munihc"nt hospitality Of the Israeites o!
The District of Columbia. The sincere gratitude
OF this convention is due, and hereby ackEOwl-
edged. 10 the Iraeltes of the city Of Washington
and the District of Columbia 80 nobIy aIdei lpy
the ladies, not only for the intrinsic merit Of
their attentions and entertainment, but for the
hearty sympathy and support given the urip-
ciples and purposes Of the Union.
The UemOry Of their kindness and fraternity
will ever be cherished as the harhinger IF the
final harmOniZatlOn and unificatiOn of A mcric,p
Israel, sealed by the inspiring events Witnessed
at the sacred tomb Of Washington The dele