The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-04-25
THE OLD HOUSE IN JUDEN
STRASSE.
The Reward Of Integrity.

In one of the most distinguished quar-,
ters of Frankfort-on-the- Maine 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 tho busy residents
of Frankfort.
In one of the houses dwelt n Jew,
whose love of gain-if indeed, such a
passion had entered into his soul--was
under the full dominion 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 pow
erty of appearance.
will not say that he was not earnest
y seeking for means to provide against
the future contingencies of fortune, and
to lay up something for the little ones
who sat around his board; but high above
all these, was cnthroned pure principle
of honor and justice, perfectly incorrupt-
ible, to the loss of which wealth and hon
ors could not bribe, nor poverty compel
him.
The wife of Ben Heller Rothsclild was
n fiji companion for such man. Stately
rs an eastern princess, and beautiful rs
her own race can be, in the wealth and
briIiancy of her deep black eyes and ra-
ven hair-dstinguished for the peculiar
purple tint that flashes over all in the suns
rays, just as they CLEAN over the ring
doves neck-Sarah Rothschild was rs
good rs she was beautiful.
Their house was neat and beautifully
ordered. Although the furniture was Of
q simple form, it was made of rare old
wood, that would now bring its weight in
gold One closet was devoted to sets of
differently patterned Dresden china-the
heirlooms of families who had been i'm
poverished, and who were glad to letthem
lie in the Jews closet, while they lived up
on the money they brought. All! how
few could redeem them this closet was
often carele,sly exposed TO strangers, and
its wealth of beautiful cups and plates
was the theme Of many lips, as it was
the admiration of the children of Ben
Heber. They, indeed, werc never tired
of gazing upon the paintings and fine
guiding that enriched the china.
Although the outer closet was thus
fearlcssly exposed, few would have imag-
ined that behind its seemingly secure back
there was an inner one that contained
princely inheritances in gold and diamonds.
This was the trust closet, so constructed
that the closest inspection would not re-
veal its existence; and in it were hidden
not the treasure that extravaganza had
pawned, and Cor which the worthy Jew
was receiving profits, but simply those
which had been entrusted to his integri-
ty to keep, and for which hc would never
be paid.
One night when the family were about
to retire to rest, faint knock was heard
at the door, and was answered by the
master of the house. A gentleman, plain
and simple in his dress, carrying nothing,
not even cane, with which TO defend
himself appeared on the steps. His per-
son was wholly unknown to the Jew, and
it seemed that his was equally so to the
stranger, for he was particular in asking
for him by name.
He ushcred his visitor to the room
where his wife was still sitting rs he left
her, in front of the famous closet, which
stood with its wide glass doors quite open.
At first the stranger seemed half dispos-
ed to object TO the presence of tho lovely
Jewess, but when she turned her superb
head, and acknowledged his own presence
by bow, while her grave and serene
countenance relaxed into smile, he SEEM
ed content that she should stay and wit
ness his business with her husband. This
was soon unfolded. The visitor was q
German prince, who, from some political
or personal reason, was forced to flee from
Frankfort. He had heard of the purity
and uprightuess Of the man with whom