The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-27
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fined it is certain that tho proportion OF cultured
and refined individuals among the Jewish people Is
as great among any other trust aud believe that
the conduct OF Corbin. the present ''Hainan. IN
thus setting himself up tho censor and wilmer OF
q which is the fountain whence has sprung
every religious stream, will be visited by the severest
condemnation OF every right thinking Gentle
THIRTY-FOURTH STREET SYNAGOGUE.
The Row. Henry S. Jacobs. of the Thirty-fourth
Street Synagogue, spoke from the following text
Glow doth the city sit solitary; she that was full OF
people has become like widow."-Lamentation l..
l. Referring to the season now being commemor-
ated the preacher said :-Ths period is one OF pain
full recollection because it overthrow tho Jewish
nationality. and saw the oxpatriation of the race
from tho fatherland. To some. indeed. this may
not be considered SO marked such woful
and unfortunate an occurrence because they may
view it as one of those natural events IN history
when tho weak race has been overthrown by moro
powerful ncighbors. while the argument is at
tempted that there is moro Of advantage than calam-
ity In the exile OF the Jewish by that means
tho great principles truth been spread widely
over the world This exile has been the means OF
fMhhng tho divine promise that through the seed
blessed But we who are believers in the inspired
Word OF God fnd other lessons in these calamitous
occurrences.
MxnIrRD PUNISHMENT.
We see In them the threatened punishment against
the back slidlncs OF Isrcel and the truth strictly
forced that the requtal OF transeression il the I'M
failing consequence OF Gods justice. For thus
'doth the city sit alone. sho that was so full OF
people," But the lesson to which earnestly call
your attention to-day is one OF present Importance
1t reminds that tho suficrings OF the past not
ended but find expression still even in this country
in the Intolerance bigotry and prejudice which SO
frequently manifcstB itself against the Jews as
class The Jew ater is not dead he IL with you and
is ready on the occasion to rise up in his hate
and prejudice While tho constitution and the
laws guarantee every mans rights, without distinc-
ton of OF condition. and anon tho spirit
OF rancor against the Jews manies,s itself. You
know allfde to the vulgar discrimination which
has recently been enacted this State; this time
home. at the very portals Of this metropolis
Though counsel forbearance. that forbearance goes
30 certain extent. oppose all violent measures.
personal alteration and unnecessary talk. strongly
warn you against any violence Of demcanor or ac-
ton against the promoters abctors OF this recent
of this intolerant spirit. which. unless
checked, will grow and increase, which may exceed
all present ideas. The time may come whom this
bigotry and prejudice may seek to enlarge their
sphere and the jew be excluded from other places Of
public resort and entertainment. from the theatres
and hotels and like the negro in tho days OF slavery
the jew will have to ride separated from other
pie. in prescribed horse i'll the streets OF free
America. What that resistance is to be must depend
upon thoughtful consideration. governed by manly
sense OF dignity and seltrespect.
THE GENTLE PoCKET
Something has to be done to teach these people
that the air of America will not tolerate such
fanaticism and class persecution Heartless we can
not reach their justice; branless, we cannot reach
their reason; the weak point. which Is unarmored
by bigotry, is the pocket nerve. II you can assail
boastfulness and you conquer them. like Achilles,
in their most assailabe weakness. Meanwhile
counsel you to calmness and dignity OF demeanor;
maintain your self-respect; show the world that
while you will maintain your own rights you will
do violence to the rights of others. Pursue the
onward course which leads upward. Also by your
influence lift up the lowly Of to higher
social planes and to the recognition of tho lofty
mission belonging to them spiritually aud morally
sHEARETH ISRAEL.
Rabbi A. wormser preached yesterday ''Israel's
Wrongs" at the Sheareth Israel Synagogue,
No. 9S avenue c. The synagogue crowded. in
anticipation of reference to the Corbin anti-Jew
question, and nearly every member of the congre-
CATION talked Of the matter in Whispers Previous
to the sermon young lad. thirteen years of age.
was confirmed in the Jewish faith. At the
conclusion of the service Of confrma-
ton the rabbi placed his hand on tho
boys head and said in an earnest, but tremulous
voice, my son. never forget that you are Jew
No matter what may come or 90 be steadfast and do
not deny your faith and the God of Israel
will uphold YOU The clouds are darkening over the
heads of your people, but lot your face shine
gem to the glory of the Church's splendor." The
sermon lasted half an hour and devoted entirely
to the consideration Of the action OF Austin Corbn
in interdicting the Hebrews. from Manhattan
nineteenth century American citizen should
insult the Jews Mr.. Corbin has done.
as Mr.. Corbin says they have he should have con.
deInned the offenders by name and not wantonly in
suited whole nation. Is this the age Of intelligence
progression, or is the world gong back to the
barbaric again? There is but one God and, I'M
der His providence. man Is man no matter what
his nationality condition of lfc This is tho first
land in which our has had religious liberty.
NOT PROTECTED FROM INSULT.
Its laws protect US all, no matter what others may
do. but it has not the power to protect from in
suit. Each should believe according to his
victions and strive to do right hope that tho
Corbin is in the wrong and should see his error.
Therefore, you should not be ashamed OF Israel
SessraiSc their Church and are ashamed Of H. This
is wrong as ought to be proud and happy instead.
All have to say as to your action in the matter ID
act like Jews and act like men. IL you do so you
will gain the respect OF all people.
RABBI MEIsNER's VIEWS.
Rev. DR.. Mesner. Of the congregation Shaaer
Hashamoim. Rivington street. between Ludlow
and Orchard Streets did not preach yesterday the
day was feast Of mourning. but. being thus pre-
vented from addressing his congregation, he gave
his views to the HERALD reporter on tho Manhattan
Beach difficulty as follows:-
..when first road of tho insulting personalities
used by Mr.. Corbin against the Jows was deeply
affected and have doubt that 1t affected all my
corolgionists similarly. because in the history OF
nations very few. any, Corbins have existed since
the beginning OF the modern ages Mr.. Corbin's
Stunning the medieval attitude was calculated to do
far greater injury than Mr.. Hiltons action, be-
cause Mr.. Hilton apparently considered his action
ery. How tar he (Mr. Hton was right the voice Oh
the multitude of non-lsraeltes Expressed clearly.
But after close observation 1t is perceived that Mr.
Corbin Expresses his own individual opinion and
not that of tho company, which, by the way, num-
bers among its shareholders Jews. Furthermore.
public conviction has sufficiently enlightened him as
to its attitude toward this mean action.
''rhe duty of tho company Is to withhold their APP
proval OF the action OF their president. and it
necessary that they break their silence unless they
the contempt and scorn of not only the civil
i2ed OF America but of the entire world. The COM
mi MP. COrDiu to withdraw his word.
or every shadow OF doubt of their non
approval of his unauthorized action. They must
themselves Withdraw the gross insult cast upon the
jews else the ignominy will not rest upon the
Jews, but upon them and their caluinniatng presi-
dent. Should the company give Mr.. Corbin their
assent by maintaining strict sicnce-should they
really prove insensbe to the dsain upon every
intelligent lsraelite then tho whole affair does not
deserve further consideration. MIR. Corbin born
abou five hundred years too late. and this fact alone
has deprived him OF the honor OF being canonized"