The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1860-03-14
The Old House in Juden Strasse.
TIE REWARD OF INTEGRITY.

Calleu Ju0en OttubS6S OI JeWb bVcots nP
though in the very heart Of the city, 1t was
quiet and retired, and represented but
small number of the busy residents Of
Frankfort.
In one Of the houses dwelt Jew, whose
love of gain-if indeed, such passion had
entered into his soul-wss under the full
domination Of his honesty and integrity
These were jewels which he priced far sbove
the gold and precious stones which-his breth-
rem sought to solace themselves for their
outward poverty Of appearance.
will not say that be was not earnestly
seeking for means to provide against the fu.
ture contingencies of fortune, and to lay up
something for the little ones who sat around
his board; but high above all these was en-.
throned pure principle Of honor and justice,
perfectly incorruptible, to the loss OF which
wealth and honors could not bribe, nor pow
arty compel him.
The wife of Ben Heber Rothschild was q
fit companion for such q man. Stately ss
an Eastern Princess, and beautiful as only
her own race can be, in the wealth and bril-.
liancy of her deep black eyes and raven
hair-distinguished for the peculiar purple
tint that flashed over all the suns rsys, just
as the CLEAN over the ring. g.dove's neck
Sarah RothschId was as good as she was
beautiful.
Their house was neat and beautifully or
y dered; although the furniture was oil Of a
simple form, it was made Of rare old wood,
that would now bring it's weight in gold.-
:, One closet was devoted to sets Of different
Patterned Dresden china, the heir looms OF
families who had been impoverished; 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 them.
This closet was often curelessly exposed to
strangers, and it's 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, were never tired oI
gozipg on the paintings and fine gliding thai
enriched the china.
Although the outer closet was thus fear
lessIy exposed, few would have imagined
that behind i,s seemingly secure back there
was an inner one that contained princely
inhertsnces in gold and diamonds. Tbi
was the trust closet, so constructed that thl
closest inspection would not reveal its exist
ence; and in it were hidden, not the treas
ures that extravaganza had pawned and 70
+, which the worthy Jew was receiving profit
n but simply those which had been entruste
!, to his integrity to keep, and for which h
=. would never be paid.
One night when the family were about Il
retire to rest, faint knock was heard st III
10 door, and was answered by the master OF tn
=" house. A gentleman, plain and simple i
u. dress, and carrying nothing, not even hi
~ cane with which to defend himself, sppesre
% on the steps. His person was wholly ur
&c known to the Jew, and ii seemed that hi
''' was equally SO to the stranger, for he wa
Z" particular in asking for him BY name.
>" He ushered his visitor to the room whel
w his wife was still sitting as he left her,
"' front of the famous closet, which stood vii
"e it's wide glass door quite open. At first tt
'.S y. stranger seemed half disposed to object
n'' the presence Of the lovely Jewess; but whe
u. Ut she turned her superb head and acknowled
"e ed his presence by bow, while het gra'
and serene countenance relaxed into smil
he seemed content that she should stay al
witness his business with her husband
N, This was soon Unfolded. The visitor was
German prince; who, for some political
personal reason, was forced to flee fro
=. Frankfort. He had heard of the purity a
uprightness of the man with whom he h
for come to deal, and he wished 10 place all
orl' had in the world under bis charge, II
in would accept the trust.
II wish only" ssid the prince. "to ret'
Itch enough for my expenses to foreign laI
T. Once there, it will 60 hard II q prince CT
avy not find something on which TO exercise
'ich wits sufficiently to obtain living. II no
er's ing offers nearer, I shall shape my cou
len. to that land toward the setting sun, wher
the am told, the distinctions of rank vani
= and where every man 10 as good ss his nei
tlon bor."
les, The Jew promised, end asked when
his would bring his treasures, so that he mi
'ery be able to uppoint private meeting to
hey range their BUSINESS.
ould II have them here" said the prince, W,
ON ing from beneath his vest wide girdle
II On examination. it was found to press a
that with secret spring, and its recesses, wi
1.-THE were deeply lined with soft wool, was TO
this, collection of the most precious and dazzI
ssed stones that ever greeted the eyes Of
lifted Jew. Diamonds, whose lustre was lik
In star, rubies and sappbises, each Of wi
d 10 was worth principally. were 10 turn
liers, mired and commented o0, and taken acce
ever Of. 1t was past midnight when the exsu
'outh alton ended end the accounts finished.
yin "Now." said the Prince, II would
but see where my treasure is to lie, that, In
ID BY anything should happen to you and .
be- wife. might know were to seek it."
"That is q precaution OF only COM
prudence" answered the Jew. "You q
co Of yourself behold It put In place Of sa