, 1860-08-10
The Rothsehilds.

| In one OL Tue mOSL ulSIiUkul8ueu quaFteto VI
Frankfort.on the-M Main was the street called Juden
Strasse, or Jews street. Although in the very
heart Of the city, it was quiet and retired, and
represented but small number Of the busy res
idents Of Frankfort.
| In one Of the houses dwelt Jew, whose love
Of gain-if indeed such passion had entered
| into his soul-was under the full domination Of
his honesty and integrity. These were jewels
which he priced far above the gold and precious
stones with which his brethren sought TO solace
themselves for their outward poverty Of appear
ance.
l will not say that he was not earnestly seek
ing for means to provide against the future con-
| tingencies Of fortune, and to lay up something
Tor the little ones who sat around his board but
| high above all these was enthroned pure prin-
cIple Of honor and JUSTICE perfectly incorruphbe,
| to the loss Of which wealth and honors could
not brbe, nor poverty compel him.
The wife Of Ben-Heber ROthschild was Q fit
companion for such q man. Stately as an cas-
tern princess, and beautiful as only her own race
can be, in the wealth and briancy Of her deep
black eyes ard raven air-distinguished for the
peculiar purple tut that flashes over oil in the
suns rays, just as they CLEAN over the ring
doves neck-Sarah Rothschild was as good as
she was beautiful.
This house was neat and beautifully ordered.
| Although the furniture was Of Q simple form, it
was made Of Q rare old wood, that would now
bring its weight in gold. One closet was devoted
to sets Of differently patt rned Dresden china
the herlooms Of families who had been impover-
shed, and who were glad to let them lie in the
Jews closet while they lived upon the money
they brought. All how few could redeem
themi This closet was often careleSsly exposed
10 strangers, and It's wealth oil beautiful cups
and plates was the theme Of mary lips, and it
was the admiration Of the children Of Ben-He-
Der. They, indeed, were never tired Of gazing
upon the paintings and ine gliding that enriched
t.e china.
Although the outer closet was thus fearlessly
exposed, tvw would have Imagined that behind
is seemingly SECURE back there was an inner one
{ at contained princely inhertances in gold and
diamonds. This was the trust closet, so con-
structeo that the closest inspection would not re-
veal its existence; aud in Il were hidden, not
tue treasure tnal extravagance had pawned, aud
| Tor which the worthy Jew WAS receiving profits,
but simply those wilch had been entrusted to
his integrity to Keep, and Tor which he would
nevef Le paid.
One night when the family were about TO re-
tire to rest, FAINT knock was heard at tho door,
and was . swered by the master VI the house.
| A gentleman, plain and simple in his dress, and
| carrying nothing, not even . cane, with which
| 10 defend himself, appeared on the steps His
person was wholly unknown to the Jew, and Il
seemed that his was equally 50 to the stranger,
f0r he was particular in asking for him BY name.
He uShered his visitor to the room where his
wife was still sitting as he left her. in trout Of the
famous closet, which stood with its wide glass
doors quite open. At hrst the stranger seemed
halt disposed to object to the presence Of the
lovely Jewess, but when she turned her superb
head, and acknowledged his own presence by q
bow, while her grave and serene cOuntenance
relaxed into smile, he seemed content that she
should stay and witness his business with her
husband. This was soon unIOlded. Tue visitor
was German prince, who, irOm some political
or personal reason, was forced TO flee from Frank
fort He bad heard Of the purity and upright
ness Of the man with whom he had come 70 deal,
and he wished to place oil he had in the world
under his charge, II be would accept the trust.
al wish only" said the prince, T" TO retain
enough for my expenses to foreign land. Once
there, il will 60 hard II prince cannot lind
something on which to exercise bis wits suiii-
ciently to obtain living. II nothing offers
nearer, l shall shape my course to that land to-
ward the setting sun, where, | am told, the dis.
tinctions Of rank vanish, and where every man
is AZ good as his neighbOr."
The Jew promised, and asked when he would
bring his treasures, so that he might be able to
appoint private meeting to arrange their busi-
| ness.
"I have them here" answered the prince,
drawing from beneath his vest Q wide girdIe.
On examination, it was found TO press apart
| with q secret spring, and in its recesses, which
were deeply lined with soft wool, was found .
collection Of the most precious and dazzling
stones that ever greeted the eyes Of the jew.
Diamonds whose lustre was like star, rubies
and sapphires, each Of which was worth q prin-
cpaity, were In turn admired and commented
Na Il .i.rkn
when the examination ended and tue accounts
finished.
"Now," said the prince, 81 would fain see
where my treasure is to lie, that, in case any.
thing should happen to you and your wife,
might knuw where to seek It"
"That is q precautiOn Of only common pru.
dence," answered the Jew. "YOu snail your
self behold It put in . place Of safety, from
which It will not be removed until your return,
save BY circumstances IN which even the sacritica
u my lite may be demanded"
The shutters were closed to prevent all pry-
ing eyes. The Jew and his wife removed the
china from one side oil the closet, and then care.
fully slipping aside panel, which had been so
beautifully titted in that no one ignOrant Of the
secret could have detected il, the girdle wuslOw.
cred into receptacle beneath the shelf In .
moment all was replaced. The prince bowed
his thanks, shook hands with his new friend, and
was soon on the road, flying from pursuit
Months passed away into years, and the Jew
worked early and late. 1he beautiful Sarah
watched the era lie Of her children with . moth
ers tender affection Her ambition Tor her sons
was not that they should btcOme great, but good
nen; but she hoped they would bccOme little
more successful In Life than their PIOdding, laOOr-
Ous father.
Then came the terrible French invasion, and
those revolutions which convulsed all Germany.