New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-06
ROTHSCHTLDS AND THEIR
WEALTH.

The following are extracts from letter lately re-
ceved at the Department of State from Frankfort sur
Maine, dated the 18th Of December;
There died in this city, the 9th inst at the age
Of eighty-two years, five months and twenty-four
DAYS, Baron Arnschel Mayer Won Rotbschild Priyy
Counsellor Of the Duke Of Hssse Darnstadt, Priv
Finance Counsellor of the Elector of Hesse-C asse
Privy Commercial Councillor Of the King of Prussia
Consul at Frankfort for the King Of Bavaria, Consul
General for the Ducby Of Parma, Commander and
Knight of several high orders and chief and senior of
the celebrated banking firm of NJ A. Rothschld s.
Sons Of Frank fort-on-the- Maine
1.-THE decease of Baron Rothschld is still the tonic
Of conversation in the city. dare say that in long
series Of years. no event has created great sensa
ton and much attracted the attention Of the whole
population the decease of this person. He vas
rendered popular not only by his social position and
vast wealth but by his personal appearance and hab.
it's There was scarcely man in Frankfort to whom
the 'Old Rothschild las the people called HIM was
not known. Every day, when entering or leaving bis
clearinghouse, he was surrounded by crowd of
poor. His willingness to give and the good humor
with which he distributed his benefits were never dis
turbed by the opportunities of these turbulent ssse-
blsges.
"Baron Rothscbid was popular with all classes, be.
caute bis benevolence extended to all distinctions Of
political and religious parties
He was rigid observer Of all the requirements Of
his faith 10 such degree that at the sumpuous fessts
to which he was invited, or which he gave at his
residence, he was never known touch any meat not
sickness inclemency Of the weather was able to
restrain him from the performance of his religious
duties and ceremonies. He belonged to the orthodox
faction Of the Jewish community, but his benefits
tended to all alike
81 have seen list of yearly distributions made for
the account Of Baron Rothschild from which it ap.
pears that not less than $500 Christian families had
profted by his bounty. The weekly distribution
for his account amounted to at least So 900 forms per
year, and probably equal sum was sent abroad for
the relief Of the INDECENT Besides these gifts he con-
tributed TO oil public institutions Of chatyas well q
for art, literature, and the like.
"Whie his lberality toward his fellow -citizens az.
forded them constant relief his personal habits
were extremely simple. With such great wealth, IA
vored with the friendship and esteem of Sovereigns
loaded with honors and distinctions, Baron ROthschild
never forgot the origin Of exalted position. Tho
humble cottage in the dark and narrow street called
the street Of the Jews in which he and bis brothers
were bonn visited by him daily during the lifetime
of his mother, who could never be persuaded to
change that humble habitaion for any of the sumpu
palaces offered TO her by the love and venerston
Of her sons.
Baron Rothschld was no less kind and affection
ate toward his family at large. He married for
more than so years, but had no children His wife
died in le48 and his affections have been devoted to
bis sisters and brethren and to &eir progeny
He the eldest Of five brothers, and outiyed them
all, with the exception of one, Baron James Roths
child, of Paris.) Two of them Charles and Solomon
died in the course of last year.
"At another time may extend this notice of the
personal character of Baron Rothschild, and give
come details concerning his capacity for business, Of
the Skill perseverance and good luck which enabled
the Rotbschds to extend all over the world their name
and influence; to form banking establishment whose
wealth and importance have been unparalleled to the
present time, and can scarcely be superseded by their
successors
1.-THE fortune left by Baron Amschel Mayer Won
Rothscbd is estimated at over sixty millions of for
ms that left by Baron Charles at seventeen millions
and by Baron Solomon at foryeght millions of FORMS
Tho will of Baron Rotbsohild was made in l54s
ant han
the benevolence exercised by him during long course
of years had prepared people to expect. Among other
items of the will are the following.
To establish foundation" for the poor of Frankfort
keep The weekly distribution Of aTs at the am ooo
Old Rothschd house in the street OF the 10000
To furnish dowes Jewish msidens. the interest
900 forms three years interest for portion 5oooo
For jewish SCHOOLS. 500
To the Society for Encouraging Jewish Traders and
For Various Christian charitable institutions 5000
To Jewish service in his dwelling Las hereofore
Zo,sVo
To found maorat in favor Of his nephew Ansem,
To his mel hew Maria Charles of 100000
"Toa second son of Charles William he gays his
large house and gardens The domains and properties
possessed by the deceased in different countries are
likewise distributed among the different branches Of
the Rothschilds so that e greater bulk of this largo
fortune remains in the family
"The most pleasing feature in the disposition made
of this property the provision to continue forever the
weekly distribution OF aims at the Roth.chld old
house in the street of the Jews This cannot fail to
be an incacuable benefit TO the poor Of Frankfort.
"The funeral of Baron Rothschild took place on
Sunday last according to the simple and modest Gus
tom Of the Jewish religion. The body was followed
by bis family the attendants and friends of the house,
by more than one thousand persons Of all classes and
religions and by one hundred and fifty equpages;
The ministers Of the Protestant Church also attended
the funeral. Their senior, the Dean Frederick, ex-
pressed publicly to Baron James Rothschd the thanks
of the community fer all the benefits bestowed on it
by the deceased. In reply, Baron James said that so
long as the family of Rothschd continued to exist the
poor of Frankfort should constantly enjoy their soic-
itude."