a great blaze appeared on the summit of the hill. Down the steps the light of the lamps was changed successively from white to red, blue, and green; suddenly the ships were illuminated as the royal steamer passed between the lines of the men of war; blue 'port-fires were burned, and rockets went up. The Prince and those who were with him are not likely ever to forget the scene-certainly one of the grandest of the kind that royalty has ever witnessed. Where is Hindostan ? For what is it remarkable? What European nation first traded with it? How did the English get possession of it? Who are the Hindoos?-the Mohammedans? Why called Mohammedans? Give an account of the Mohammedan occupation of India. Describe a jungle-also the Prince's visit to the caves of Elephanta. Describe the situation of Bombay-its harbour-inhabitants and illuminations in honour of the Prince's visit. 1 4 1 Heir-apparent, one whose right to an estate is indefeasible (cannot be denied), if he survives the person in possession. The Prince of Wales is the eldest son of the Queen, and is therefore the heir-apparent to the throne. 2 British throne, the Queen governs the British empire, which includes Great Britain and Ireland and all foreign colonies and possessions. Hindostan, or India, an extensive region in Southern Asia, a valuable British possession. (see app.) Hindoos, the descendants of the early inhabitants of India. The name is given to the races of India who profess the Hindoo religion. 5 Mohammedans, so called from following the religion of the false Arabian prophet Mohammed. (see app.) chandelier, a frame with branches to hold a number of lights; it is generally hung from a ceiling. jungle, name given to thickets of trees, shrubs, and weeds which abound in many parts of India. (see app.) successively, in a successive manner, that is, following one after another without interruption. "port-fire, a slow burning firework, used for illumination. MOSES ROTHSCHILD. cir'-cum-stan-ces main-tained' re-quest'-ed rep-u-ta-tion sov'-er-eigns rev-o-lu/-tion re'-al-ized AT the time of the 'French Revolution, there lived at Frankfort-on-the-Maine, in Germany, a Jewish banker, of limited means, but good reputation, named Moses Rothschild. When the French army invaded Germany, the Prince of Hesse-Cassel was obliged to flee from his dominions. As he passed through Frankfort, he requested Moses Rothschild to take charge of a large sum of money and some valuable jewels, which he feared might otherwise fall into the hands of the enemy. The Jew would have 'declined so great a charge; but the prince was so much at a loss for the means of saving his property, that the banker at length consented. He declined, however, giving a receipt for it, as in such dangerous circumstances he could not be answerable for its being safely restored. The money and jewels, to the value of several hundred thousand pounds, were conveyed to Frankfort; and just as the French entered the town, Mr. Rothschild had succeeded in burying the treasure in a corner of his garden. He made no attempt to conceal his own property, which amounted only to six thousand pounds. The French accordingly took this, without 'suspecting that he had any larger sum in his possession. Had he acted differently, and pretended to have no money, they would have certainly searched, as they did in many other cases, and might have found and taken the whole. When they left the town, Mr. Rothschild dug up the prince's money, and began to make use of a small portion of it. He thrived in his business, and soon gained much wealth of his own. A few years after, when peace came, the Prince of Hesse-Cassel returned to his dominions. He was almost afraid to call on the Frankfort banker, for he readily reflected that, if the French had not taken the money and jewels, he might pretend they had, and thus keep all to himself. To his great astonishment, Mr. Rothschild informed him that the whole of the property was safe, and now ready to be returned, with five per cent. interest on the money. The banker at the same time related by what means he had saved it, and apologized for breaking upon the money, by representing that to save it, he had had to sacrifice all of his own. The prince was so impressed by the 'fidelity of Mr. Rothschild under his great trust, that he allowed the money to remain in his hands at a small rate of interest. To mark also his gratitude, he recommended the Jew to various European sovereigns as a money-lender. Mr. Rothschild was consequently employed in several great 1otransactions for raising loans, by which he realized vast profits. In time he became immensely rich, and put his three sons into the same kind of business in the three chief capitals of Europe-London, "Paris, and 12Vienna. They all prospered and became the wealthiest private men whom the world has ever known. He who lived in London, left at his death over million pounds. seven The other two have been created barons, and are perhaps not less wealthy. Thus a family, whose purse has 13 maintained war and brought about peace, owes all its greatness to one act of honesty under trust. Say what you know of Frankfort-on-the-Maine, of Paris, and of Vienna. What did Mr. Rothschild do when the French demanded his money? How did he show his honesty? With what result? In what way does the family of the Rothschilds influence the history of nations? 1 French Revolution. Towards the close of the last century the French people, who for many years had been discontented with their government, rose in rebellion. A reign of blood and terror succeeded. The king and queen were put to death, and their children were imprisoned. The French army, not content with desolating their own country, invaded Germany plundering the inhabitants on their way. 2 Frankfort-on-the-Maine, one of the most important commercial cities of Germany, situated on the Maine, twenty miles from its confluence with the Rhine. (see app.) 3 reputation, good name; general credit; estimation in which a person is held. * Hesse-Cassel, a province in the southwest of Germany. 5 declined, refused. banker, one who keeps a bank; one who receives and remits money. suspecting, mistrusting; doubting; distrusting. interest; money paid for money lent. In this instance five pounds was paid on every hundred. "fidelity, faithfulness; adherence (cleaving or sticking) to right; honesty under trust. 10 transaction, the doing or performing any business. Paris, on the Seine, the metropolis of France. (see app.) 12 Vienna, on the Danube, the capital of Austria. (see app.) 13 maintained, kept up, or supported. The money lent was used to carry on the war. 8 6 7 THE MEETING OF THE WATERS. THERE is not in the wide world a valley so sweet Yet, it was not that Nature had shed o'er the scene In thy bosom of shade, with the friends I love best, cease, And our hearts, like thy waters, be mingled in peace! 16 Moore. 1 Vale of Avoca, Wicklow county, Ireland. Two streams rise in the centre of the county, and unite in a valley called Avoca (meeting of the waters). The vale is very picturesque; it is only a quarter of a mile broad, with wooded banks three hundred to five hundred feet high. bosom, a term of endearment, signifying a safe and loving place for keeping a treasure. The vale of Avoca is deep, and the stream is almost hidden from view. It is a beautiful metaphor, expressing the middle, or deepest, or most secluded part in which the streams meet. 3 rays, lines or beams of light coming from a common centre, as the rays that come from the sun or moon. The last rays sent forth by these bodies are very feeble, and the poet uses the beautiful metaphor of rays of feeling and life to express that while he has any sense of feeling or any life in him he will think of the vale with affection. 4 bloom, beauty as of flowers in blossom. 5 purest of crystal, another metaphor signifying the clearness and transpa |