No. 473.
Mr. Peixotto to Mr. Hunter.
Bucharest, October 6, 1871. (Received Nov. 2.)
Sir: * * * * *
Concerning the persecution of the Jews, I am pleased to say that the action of our Government has realized, thus far, the moral influence it was hoped my appointment and acceptance of the position would exercise.
My official reception by the prince, as I have already communicated, was most gracious. The sentiments of humanity he was pleased to express have been practically carried out in a more jealous regard for, and protection of, the rights of the oppressed Israelites. While it has been impossible to restrain prejudices fostered by designing men, mostly for political ends and in many instances for the purposes of robbery, every attempt at open violence has been promptly quelled and effective measures taken to prevent outrage.
The actual cabinet of His Highness Are in perfect accord with his humane and enlightened sympathies, while no previous legislature has exhibited such marked appreciation of a question which affects in so vital degree the moral and material interests of the land. The best hopes are cherished by the friends of order and stability for the realization of the emancipation of the Jews, and of a more just and enlightened policy toward strangers.
I am, sir, &c.,
United States Consul.