The Morning herald., 1876-07-11
FUR SHERIFF,
ISAAC GRUBB.
FOR CORONER,
DAVID c. ROSE.
lLLIsERALIrY AND IGNORANCE.


We read few days ago, in religious
paper, column Of sneer at Quakers, Cath
olics, and Jews for their efforts in having
the Centennial buildings pen upon Sun
days. Quite uncomplimentary things
were said ofall three; among other charges
against the Jews was one, ''that outside Of
the biblical times, no Jew ever distin-
guished himself as leader, or perfor med
any act In the interest of civilization" 1t
would smack of pedantry if We were to
enumerate, the long and honorable roll Of
Jewish scholar philosophers, architects,
authors poets, doctors, musicians, ner-
chants, statesmen, Nc In the heroic, they
stand high. Barkobeba or the Star Of the
Morning maintained for many years de-
fant position at the head of the Jews Of
the Asiatic provinces OF Rome, against all
her Imperial power. He was beaten at last,
after the. defeat of two consular armies
Ulon the ramparts of Praga, 500 Jewish
volunteers fell 10 the last man, in defense
of Poland. In the same country during
the terrible wars waged by John Sobieski
to save Germany from besoming tributary
to the Turk, we recall an incident wherein
a Jew, the brave Samuel Chrasonowski,
rises up to the proportion of the heroes OF
romance and chivalry. The episode is so
full of dramatic interest that we give it en-
tire:
The vizier in the course of his retreat in
vested Trembowla, small town strongly
fortified, in Poiolia, which was defended
by Samuel Chrasonowski, = Jew. He first
tried negotiation, but the brave Jewish gov
ernor returned this answer: "Thou art
mistaken if thou expectest 10 ind gold with
in these walls: We have nothing here but
steel and soldiers; our number indeed is
small, but our courage is great The
Turkish general then ordered the place to
be cannonaded; but all to no purpose. The
wife ofthe Jewish commander was As reso-
Lutte as her husband, and assisted with her
own hands TO supply the ammunition. The
Polish mobiles who were stationed there did
not, however. emulate the example Of their
female general. but began 10 plan s. sur
render. They were overheard by the hero
iue. who ran through the thiekest of the
fire to inform her husband: aud he, by dint
ofthrests sud persuasion, induced them TO
hold out.
The attack WAS carried on with increased
vigour; the sturdy walls Of Trembowla
tremhlei. and the governor began 10 fear
that the Lord OF Hosts had abandoned him.
HIS wife perceived his anxiety, and seiZing
two poiuariS, said too her husband, "One
of these is destined for thee ifthou sUrrend
eree. this town, the other intend for my
self"
But the Jew was not fated 10 become s
medern Petus: for almost :. this very
crisis the Polish army headed By Sobieski
appeared in sight, snd gave The Turks more
important matters to engage their attention.
The Moslen forces were again routed With
the loss of seven or eight thousand men, and
rstreated 20 Ksmieniec, the chief town Of
Po&iclia, where they made their stay dur
ing the winter.
The pious gentleman who wrote the
onslaught we notice. ought to be at least AS
charitable towards others, as he is ignorant of
iAe history ofthe people he attacks. A
little gospel lore, 50 frequently spoken of,
would greatly improve him.