| 157 we are her sons but the Gentiles have brought us up.
I am informed that both England and Rusia [Russia}, have extended protection to the Jews in Palestine;and proffer to aid them in their return. Let Kings become nursing fathers, and Victoria a nursing mother; and I will say, roll on thy righteous cause, thou King of saints.
I spoke to a crowded audience last night in this place, and expect to have a greater one to night. We had the Presbyterian and Methodist ministers out to hear. The Methodist made an attack upon me; but when he had fired his second round, he retreated.
If each of us could be divided into 20 parts; and each part be a Mormon preacher, we could find business for the whole. * * *
Elder Page is laboring in Fairfield for a few days, and I am here doing all can.
I hope the Saints in Nauvoo will show favor to Bro. Jonathan Crosby and Ross R. Rogers of Pleasant Garden, Ia. for they have spared no pains to wait upon the traveling elders; and they, of their pecuniary have freely administered to their wants. Therefore let them be had in remembrance.-The brethren in Quincy, Jacksonville and Springfield, have been exceedingly kind to us, and have done all they could for this mission; and my heart feels to bless them, and God will bless them and they shall be his when he makes up his jewels. Br. Eldridge of Indianopolis [Indianapolis], has done well by us; and, also, bro. Willson who lives near Cadiz in Ia. may the Lord remember all these brethren and reward them all according to the spirit of kindness and generosity with which they have treated us. We have no fault to find with any of our brethren and sisters; we believe they are all trying to do the best they can. We have not proceeded fast on our journey; but those among whom we have laboured [labored], can testify whether we have been faithful or not. * * *
Bro. Joseph's letter to us was a treat, I assure you: it was just such an one as we might expect his generous spirit to produce. We feel as though we were free men and had all the liberty we want to do good, and hope we may never do any thing to restrict our privileges or curtail our blessings. I feel that the time past of my life is sufficient to have wrought the will of the Gentiles and my prayer in Lord deliver me from the snare of the devil.
Yours forever in the bonds of the covenant. ORSON HYDE.
A VOICE FROM THE HOLY CITY---REBUILDING OF THE TEMPLE OF SOLOMON---RECALL OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD TO JUDAH.
We have received by the last packet form England, a copy of a very extraordinary "Circular," issued by the Jews now residing at Jerusalem, and addressed to all the descendents [descendants] of Abraham to the uttermost ends of the earth. It is written in the pure Hebrew character, and accompanied with an English translation, which we annex, as matter of the deepest curiosity to the people of this country. Next week, if we possibly can, we shall puplish [publish] the original Hebrew in a double sheet; but at present we must content ourself [ourselves] with the translation.-MORNING HERALD.
TO OUR BRETHREN THE ISRAELITES OF EUROPE AND AMERICA.
The Liberal and Benevolent Contributors towards every holy and pious purpose-ready to stand in the breach to evince their love for the land of promise: to the well-wichers [well-wishers] of Jerusalem, and friends of Zion (dearer to us than life), who extend their bounteous aid to this holy city, and devote their best means, in love and affection, "to take pity on her stones, and show mercy to her dust." To the illustrious and excellent Rabbies [Rabbi's], to their worthy and distinguished assessors, to the noble chiefs and faithful leaders of Israel, to all congregations devoted to the Lord, and to every member thereof-health, life, and prosperity. May the Lord vouchsafe his protection unto them. May they rejoice and be exceeding glad: and with their own eyes may they behold when the Lord restoreth Zion. Such be his gracious will, Amen.
It is a fact well known throughout Judah and Israel, that "the glory altogether departed from the daughter of Zion," since, upwards of one hundred years ago, the congregation of German Jews in this holy city were forcibly deprived of their homes and inheritance. Dreadful and grievous was the yoke under which the despots of this land oppressed them. Tyranny
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