Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-08

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TIE RICHEST Boy IN AMERICA.-[From
the New York Mercury. Everybody has
heard of The late Edwin A. Stevens, of Hobo
ken. His father, Colonel John Stevens, in
vested nearly all his wealth in Hoboken lands,
and soon became the possesser OF the vast tract
that stretches from the Elysian Fields to point
beyond the line of the terminus OF the Morris
and Essex Road, and from the river to the
Palisades. From small village the tract be-
came a town, and from town city: and lots
that were purchased by the Colonel at less than
one dollar each, were soon worth five hundred
times that amount. The Colonel did not retire
uron his golden laurcls He projected the
Camden and Amboy and New jersey Rail
roads, and lived to see both on a fair way to
completion. His hand and fortune were vls.
bic in every Improvement, and his genius and
disposition descended to his son, the late ed
win A. Stevens. The latter was the principal
manager Of the Camden and Amboy Kallroad
and he applied steam, then comparatively y 10
its infancy, to all the various uses and projects
which had emanated from his busy bran.-
Forty-two years ago Edwin A. Stevens was re-
rarled as the most active business man in the
United States, and, making due allowance for
age he preserved his reputation up to within
two or three years of his death. The great
iron battery, which was the last embodiment
of his genius, was the forerunner of our m0nl
tors.
Edwin A. Stevens left two sons The eldest
is called after himself. He is bright lad Of
seventeen. unaffected in his manners. The
mother, who is still a young woman, resides
with her children in the castle, above the
banks of the Hudson, near the heart Of Hobo
ken. The boy does not seem to realize that ne
is heir to an estate worth $40, 100000, aud that
in four years more he will probably be the rich
est man in the world
When he reaches his majority, the interest
on his fortune will amount to larger sum than
the salary Of any crowned head in Europe. 1t
would be really difficult to compute what the
Stevens establishment will be worth 10 five
years more. A large number fleases Of valua-
Lle houses and lots, now held at nominal reuts
will then revert to young Stevens, and be will
be the sole posscssor Of bonds and other securi-
ties which are now valued at $4,000, 900.
Should he live to the age of his father, and be
as lucky IN his ventures, his wealth will be
greater than Rothschilds'. The lad however,
scelus to be unconscious of his destiny. He
may be seen daily playing on the lawn, in front
of the castle, where his father passed his matu!-
or life
MOTHERS AND SIsTERS.-It is exceedingly
gratifying to see what tender love and care
some of our young men show to their depen-
dent mothers. We know of some noble and
manly youths in this community who devote all
their tine and earrings to the maintenance OF
their mothers and younger brothers and sis
tcrs. They sacrifice their own natural inclina-
tions and desires, and stint themselves in
clothing, they abstain from the little luxuries
of life that the mother and children at home
may be made comfortable. Such young men
:rc models and will yet find their reward.
What contrast does the reckless dissipated
spend thrift present who not only renders no
assistance, contributes no hep, but is weight
and drag upon her toll, and source of grief
and anxiety to her broken spirit. Who does
not pity tho care-worn and heart broken mo-
thcr? We are just now reminded OF good
father and mother, once residents of this city,
but long since gone to their graves, leaving
tender little flock without any means of sup
port Two of the sons who were old enough
to work set out for employment in nelghbor-
ing State and have for years carefully and con
stantly returned money and supplies not only
them comfortable and happy, Did Providence
ever fail to bless such young men2 Both of
them are getting large salaries in first class
houses and have the confidence and respect of
their employers. One of them has married
good and beautiful girl with forty thousand
dulars patri,noDy thrown In. Young man, the
observation OF the world proves that he who
ncglects, morlifcs or diSgraces his mother or
sisters, will never never prosper. If yon
tliuk that the Almighty has nothing to do
with it, you are terribly mistaken. n.-Ronse
(Ga.) Cumnerctal.
\ BACHELOR JURoR.-A gentleman who is
rather given to story telling relates the follow
lug :-"When was q young man, | spent
several years In the South residing for while
at Port Gibson on the Mississippi river, a
great deal Of litigation was going on there about
that time. and it was not always an easy matter
to obtain Jury. One day was summoned to
act in that capacity, and repaired to court to get
excused. On my name being called, informed
his honor, the Judge, that was not freehold
cr and therefore not qualified to serve. Il am
for the time being at this place;
You board at the hotel, presume. I" Il take
meals there, but have rooms in another part
of the town, where [ lodge $50 you keep
bachelors hall ?" "Yes sir" How long have
YOU lived in that manner ?" About SIX
mouths. +" 81 think you are qualified, graVely
the Judge, for have never known
a man to keep bachelors hall the length OF
time you name who had not dirt enough 10 MS
room to make him freeholder The court
does not excuse you.
Historic SPOT MARKED.-When John
Quincy Adams, then Representative from
fell at his desk in the Capitol,
he was carried into what was then the Speak
ers room, where he breathed his last A mar
ble bust of him was purchased by Congress
and placed in the room, but when the new hall
of the House was finished, and the Speaker
removed into his new apartment, the bust was