The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-08-17
The Operations OF swindIcr In Washing.
ton Ctyy.

From the Washington Star, August Is
ranks leading ctzers" in quence Of the
successful in which they have beeo feeoed by
swmding concern sly led Evans, Brothers Coz Some
Gays ago the folio wing not ce appeared In the National
htngzcer, and war, we douot not! speedily clipped out
for reference BY not f.w OF the large number who In
these dull times are "ralher Short Of CASH
"Honey 10 lend In large small gums, approved
personal or resi- security at moderate rates repaynbe by
Astalmens Otherwise"
"Appiy fer fortns, &C 70 Evans Brothers Co., 1876
BFsedvsy, New York "
July Will be paid IN Washington the 10Th of August
Instant Persons corresponding with requested
nee, Mr. VIM Evsps, at wiard's Hotel, tuesday aud
hours Of 10 sno o'clo X :"
ITO ATTORNEYS ONLY Wanted, gentleman in Wash.
hston represent well known discount aad invest
ntnt company established 10 London and New York
Auet understand the principles Of banking aud making
Investments estae &c. Address with COCA refe
Tences, Messrs Evans Bros, Co 438 B,oadway, Nov
York"
On the arrival OF the distinguished Of the
arm Of Evans and Co At Wizards HOTEL he instantly
wAned on BY nomber of ANXIOUS borro rers, AMI the
yvss Of needy numerous and continuous that
sbe duancier vss Obliged to bold perpetual evee
Of the parloe and few waters kept in reque
hon 70 usber nqurers TO the spot
Among the victims rumor places o Venerable we'll
70 borrow $4,000 speculate in Western lands.
Evans Co listened favorably, and even despatched
m agent The west to ascertain the value of said lands
Colonel Of this city, also well kno sn, wanted Dor
SO 0O0 say 10 help build church; others,
% speculate in lots in the vicinity of the Capitol extension
pleased the host with his guest that he offered his
. reference for f. and Co.; hear.
Yet another we'll known Colonel (tbe military seem
have been the principal victms) paid $50 premium for
that he happened 70 want and up to the time of
Ne explosion OF the s~indle the best satisfied
town that " all was right"
Colonel ut seem gave q security Of s12 900, but
she so 900 not being forthcoming letters exch
snd nnaiiy the applicant was invited dine with The
benevolent money lender which he did and was wonder
STUCK by the magnificent sty 10 which Evans % aid
Up things Champagne ordered for instance bv the
host the extending his hand for ooey 70 pay
tor Al the bar, the host feeling bis pockets declared
ne nad 20 cSsuse, went 70 trunk threw Il epen DIRE.
coins caught one and tossed carelessy the servant
he guest struck BY this regal way OF doing business
EvaDe Co.. that In opposition 10 the advice OF his busI
mess ADVISER No deposited title deeds (nssea1 Of giving
seed Of trust with the fngncier az securities which
deeds he has not snce put eyes or.
Yet another Colonel (Sho liz lawyer as well succeed
81 ater hercuean exertons and the procurement OF
Summing st OF referencs In securing the highly eligible
position OF attorney for Evans Co. He too paid pre-
master builder Of this city wanted $4,000 but went
70 work cautiously, depositpg bis premium 5000 with
Mcclure Co. 70 be paid Evans soon as the nesots
ton was completed and the loan secured.
There many Others who attended upon the cyees OF
she "moneyed man." but VINO "sint 20, nary word 10
say" Consequently II il difficult to ascertain wha. the
total Of the swndle In
Our prominent business firms a good deal bother.
cd for advice BY aequant.nces desiring TO invest ia
promises Of Evans Co. Their advice OF course tt
@'staDd from UNDER" but 1t was pretty much thrown
away.
M. 7. j. f1sner, OF the nfm OF j. g kcGure Co.. In
order open the eyes some OF conddng oaes I'd
Aressed letter OF inquiry to the Mayor Of New York
which elected the following reply
MAYORS OFFICE, NEw YORK, August IL, 1859.
DEAR sRThe Mayor bae directed 10 reply 70 yours
q the 4sh INST That he has placed your note giving In
formation Of the operations Mr. Evans alleged 10 be
member at the firm Of "Evans Brothers Il Co.," in th
OF captain James Leonard Of the police force, snt
BE- sspos that there doubt that the Arm Of Eysn
vs 80 Vo'" bogus. J. AULD, Clerk.
70 inc receipt Of this letter. however, the bird hat
elongated visages, Of course -' "'-
nS w Of the Arm OF Evans Bros Co
Lenneo " WIZARDS Hotel two days where he occupie
bsncsome psror in which he held hin eyees with the
dr aOr h S .nsncal svors land their name wa
Seeoo ouoe nA pre stay The iast day of his st.v he
gave dinners 70 number Of his victims wbom he
charmed WIN ms od.hand business manners and ntei
gent conversation In appearance Ia OF slightly .eo
complexion, with dark moustache goatse of madiw n
height, and walks on one wooden leg and Win cans
Wien be went away he pad bis hotel Bill with cbscS m
Colonel Eesou, which duly honored on presents o
Her frsa informing his victims that he was go,nv ~ Nm
York, where his money deposited and would Tetnrr
with tho promised loans on the 10Th instant