Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-10

'nr Of the Count Edward Hermann Juro-
RITZ Raleity, who was introduced there by or
snsr F King Of the police. The Count is a
- of about forty years apparently, about six
kn~, bigh. of a singularly military air and man.
IL t. dyesses in military STYLE with black raglan
b,aidrd on the sleeves and back, double east
a dress frock coat which he wears buttoned to
az neck a pair Of light blue pants; with
5o,bIe stripes of green material, very wide,
down the side seams, and strapped under
Nv. boots upon the heels of which appear
n Of silver plated spurs. His face too, is very
tsmarkable, adorned as 1t Is with moustache be.
rinning under the nose and stretching over a
coed part of each cheek, and long goatee, thick
md dark The business of the Count was to
.,,Ie question which has been started by the
direct charge Of Mad Rosamond Duchinoix, of
obtaining money under false pretences. Mad.
DurhinOx, in her statement made to the magis-
trate said that she was induced to take the Count
70 her house. (La Fayette House. corner of Four
teenth and streets,) by sympathy; he represent
ing himself as an exile, and as a gentleman of
noble family in Moldavia, where he has an estate
which be IS prevented from obtaining. by an
uncle. His statements TO her and others relative
to services in the late wars in Europe, serving
under Garibaldi, and in the Hungarian army,
were SO apparently truthful as to gain credence
with all who heard, even Of gentlemen who had
served there.
Hotel, where, after thorough investigation OF
the pa pers which he presented, and brief stay,
the propretOrs suspected that there was some
thing wrong, and they sent him away. German
gentlemen who sympathized with him advised
him, I'm view of the limited condition of his
finances, to live in more economical style.
Upon the presentation of a number of his letters to
Madame Duo hinox, they were placed in the hands
of Mr.. A Shocking for investigation, and that
gentleman being acquainted with the languages
in which they were written, inquired fully into
the origin of the Count. and concluded that he
,was an fmpostor, and informing Madame Duchi-
noix she had him arrested. The letters appended
2ive some clue as to the man. There is other
testimony of importance which will be here to-
-day Tie Count sent 10 jail for a further
hearing He is said to have figured extensively at
the North under the title Of the Count Askowski
Kisfaludy Chef q Escadron, nephew to the late
lamented Princess of Struga, in Moldavia, near
relation of Prince Ghika, Major of Cavalry, &c.
M, WiIIards, at the Willard Hotel, Washing
ton-Your Well born Have the Kindness TO per-
init HE TO entrust you with business and to ask
from YOU informations which are for me Of the
greatest importance and which state to you in
the shortest manner.
came personally to New York to transact the
business myself, but as | would only find my
cousn the Count Darowitz Ballelys after two
DAYS inquiries and as the same has shower HIM
self disinclined to act with me personally, am
compelled Ia give the business to a competent
person, as | am obliged on account of urgent af-
Pairs to return myself with the steamer Persia, to
day TO Europe.
Nv cousin the Count Herman Edward of Oar
owitz BaIlellys-fOrmerly major in the Austrian
service is already fugitive since 1c5O. He en-
tered in the service of France in Algier, and he
has by his taking part IN the Crimean and Italian
wars, also by his communications with Kos
>nth, Mazzini, and associates, deprived himself Of
all hope Of ever being worthy of all amnesty, and
to enter In possession again of cOnscated estates
ON the other hand have in his and INV interest
broughtit so far that have the positive assurance
that If the Count will give In favor of Inc his
cousin lawful and powerful remuneration act for
the session of his estates and that this act IL found
lawful would assist me to redeem the confiscated
estates But posirire conditions were:
First: That he shall forever renounce his estates
and citizens rights.
Secondly: Never 10 return to the Imperial and
Royal States Of Austria.
AS he has declared in writing TO me that he was
disposed to enter in arrangement Wi It'll me, throu9
the mediation of a business man, have resolved
- address myself to you account of having
been recommended to me by a friend here. /
have written to the Count that he should apply to
you, and that you had been authorized by me to
arrange the matter with him.
Now in regard to yourself, sir, propose to you
the Offer: that If you are successful in causing the
remuneration TO take place, that will give Won Il
moray fee Of five thousand gulden (tOrinS of 80
ceItS) In ready cash, and to be paid as soon as
tn renOuncing act has been delivered to me or to
one of the witnesses. To the Count. offer to- pay
out 10 him through the house of Sina in Vienna
(AuS;rla) the sum of eight thousand culden
muntze (horns at 50c) for the act of rcnunciation
and 10 pay II ready money. IL you conduct this
business with energy and sagacity am sure that
Won would succeed as ] know the position of nv
cousin in this moment as the most favorable for
this business. He is only since = or months in
America, and finds himself in great stress for
money. send you therefore bill of exchange
for two thousand gulden (horins) which beg you
10 deliver TO him with the observation that This
bill OF exchange Is destinated for him without any
regard to the business being consumated or not
In the hoppe that my request and my wishes
Will be realized by all your power, | wish you
would in every respect assist the count with coun-
Sci and deed and treat him according to his ranQ
GU must not pay any. attention to his rude and
military character, which is only the consequence
him better you will find him kind and loyal in
every respect. Counsel him particularly not to
mix himself with the political fugitives in the
country, also not to sworender to vain and chy-
merical hopes to return to Europe.
end here by we'll weching
of Ghika in Tassy Moldavia
In the Palace Ghika.
New York, 7th Dec. 1859.
p. S.-My cousin is in Boston and is going to
Washington.
coaSin, by which he refuses to comply with my
wishes have sent him a compromis Sc In order to
induce him to come to terms
V BOssar will send youm letter if he sue
ceeos. The gentleman who has recommend ed
Won to HE 5 MIR. Won furnier, Secretary of Iega-
"'h' A. Of Ghika.
NJ. Notwithstanding to the orders of his
Grace OF Gbyka, have rendered myself at Boston
70 'el 10 the Count to 20 and see you to fr,Gu the
conditions mentioned in the letter. have not
been able 70 succeed before to-day He will tera
fore set Out for Washington.
Nevertheless have the kindness to inform him
yourself He will remain few DAYS in Phyla-
delphy.
Harnbro Castle Hotel Docks st No22
In salutating you etc. FELIx pI KosrAR
Phyladelphy IL Jan 80.
lCOpy Of the Draft
~New Paris York, the Nov 1859
good for frs 5000.
At Three days sight will pay by this third of
Exchange (the first and second not being paid
to the order OF myself the sum of five thousand
francs value on account which will pass accord
ing 70 the doVlce OF SUKRY CAPTAIN,
III f. Comte Victor Surry.
To Mr. the COunte Detelier at Strasburg
No (.
The back of the draft bears the following:
Isl Endorser Pay to the order of Mr. LIE Capt
T. =. Surry Captain.
Paris Noyembre
50 Endorser-Pay to Mr. the Count Hermande
ue Iurowltz Ballelly's Major.
fH Ehaorser.-The Count Victor Surry New
fofk 81 Decemb' 1859
=, ~. NousT-The regular monthly meeting
,. ~ VIC Levy Court for the county of WasbinutoS
sn, et ~ a. Tue City Hall on Monday last Pr,s
S - Cdroerry President of the Court Y c.lisn
b.. aud Messrs. Long bborouyb Ksnnadn'
rre,,,I raw, Palmer, White, NayIor. Drurv an6
COmmunirat