The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-17
Curious krErlIcESor FROM EURopE-THs


CURIOUS INTELLIGENCE FROM EUROPE-THB
RoTHscHlLDs AND THE AMERICAN GOVERN
MENr.-We learn, through our private cores
pondent from the Hague. some information
which has been circulating in diplomatic cir
cles there, and which is quite curious in its de-
velopements, concerning the Rothschilds aud
the American government. 1t is stated that
the Rothschilds, throughout Europe, frequently
put forth the idea that, through some Of their
agents in the United States, they have con-
trived to get the American government en-
tirely in their control, as much as they have
that of France, of Austria, or Of any other Eu-
ropean government which is yearly in want of
money. 1t is stated from this quarter that
loans and bills of exchange have been nego-
tiated with a number of the United States
Senators in Washington, through agents of the
Rothschilds, either in America OF in Europe, by
which the action Of that august body-the
United States Senate-will be completely con-
trolled, not only in legislation, but in all ap-
pointments presented by the President 1t has
been stated to us, that among other negotia-
lions, one of the United States Senators has re-
ceiyed a large loan upon certain property
pledged for that purpose, and that another
United States Senator has also received loan
of money in bills Of exchange, for some indef-
mite period. More particulars are promised by
another opportunity.
1t is very certain that this account receives
some singular confederation from events which
have taken place in this country. Mr.. Belmont,
long known in these regions as the agent Of the
Rothschilds, and as the Consul to the Austrian
government, took great interest in the last
presidential election; and, according to some
accounts, it would seem that he advanced fifty
thousand dollars to aid in the election of Gen.
Pierce, although he was at first in favor of Mr..
Buchanan. 1t is very certain that the Roths-
childs of Europe, or their agents, never take
an interest in any political event unless there
is some interest at bottom Of deep moment to
themselves. Mr.. Belmont's operations have
been recognized to some extent by the present
Cabinet, in the very appointment which he re-
ceived as Charge d'Anaires to the Hague. 1t
is the first time that ever member of the house
of Rcthschild, or Of any great European banker.
became SO intimately connected with demo-
cratic government, and particularly with the
American government. This connection may
be the origin Of the stories and rumors which
have been circulating in Europe for the last
six months in reference to the power which the
house Of Rothschild has attained over the ac-
tion of the American democracy through their
agents in the United States and in Europe.
1t is very likely that the Rotbschilds. who
are very ambitious to stand well with the Eu-
ropean governments, may give out the idea in
diplomatic circles that they mean to control
the American government. That they have to
some extent Influenced the American execu-.
tive, and that they intend to manage the United
States Senate in reisrence to the approaching
winter session, appears evident; but perhaps
they may find it more difficult to buy up the
House Of Representatives, even with all their
immense capital Of money and influence from
the other side of the water. IF they have
already purchased by loans on mortgages, and
by bills of exchange on bumbug, two three,
four, or half dozen members of the present
Senate, it will be very difficult for the latter to
carry out their engagements and their con-
tracts, exposed to the searching eye and intel
lect Of the American people and the American
press.