Newspaper clipping from the *Indiana Palladium*, October 21, 1825, reporting on the ceremonies surrounding Mordecai Manuel Noah's attempt to establish a Jewish refuge called "Ararat" on Grand Island in the Niagara River near Buffalo, New York on September 15, 1825. The article details Noah's vision for a Jewish homeland in the United States, his motivations stemming from witnessing Jewish oppression in Europe and the Barbary Coast, and the ultimately unsuccessful attempt to establish the colony. Approximately 90% of page 2 is dedicated to Noah's proclamation and the events surrounding the laying of the cornerstone. The article includes a complimentary paragraph suggesting that a new Jewish homeland should be under the United States flag. The clipping provides background on Noah's utopian vision and the historical context of the Ararat project, which is considered a precursor to modern Zionism.
Subject: Utopias -- History -- 19th century
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Supplement to Niles' Weekly Register, published in Baltimore, Maryland on January 29, 1820. This issue features a significant article detailing Mordecai Manuel Noah's proposal to establish a Jewish settlement called "Ararat" on Grand Island in the Niagara River. The supplement also includes news on the Missouri Question, the New York Legislature, and a list of US naval vessels. The newspaper measures approximately 6 1/8" x 9 1/2" and consists of 16 pages.