The union Democrat., 1870-11-12
From Eng lish Prise to C. Otham's Fash
ionable Drawing Rooms.

When the Russian feet was in New York
harbor few years ago, as everybody will re-
member, ball was given in the Academy by
the city to the officers. At this ball young
man presented himself as Russian nobleman,
the Count Metzkevitch, and as member of
the Russian party, he was invited to share
in the festivities. He cut magnificent fig
ure, and promenaded and danced with the
first bellies in the city with noble condecen-
sion. He was introduced to q young beauty
Of the greatest responsibility, to whom be adj
dressed himself with ardor. His introduce
ton to the miss and her mother was formal
and correct, and Of the latter he asked per-
mission to call and pay his respects the
next day. He called accordingly. and
by his conversation and bearing Ingratiated
himself into the good graces Of his hostess
and her daughter. After much common
place conversation, the attention of the
''count" was accidentally directed to daz-
cling diamond ring which glittered on the
finger of the daughter. lie expressed his ad-
mlration of the jewel, and the young lady.
with well-bred grace took it from her finger
and handed it to her 'snoble' friend. lie
was enraptured. 1t was the purest gem he
had ever seen. 1t was like the fortunate
owner, beautiful, incompatible. And, ar
tistically twirling it in the sunbeams, with
an apologize air, the noblcman placed it on
his little finger, and forthwith began to talk
on some other subject. lie was good-looking
lie was fashionably dressed. lie was fasci-
mating. He was deferentially aAectionate
likewise he YVES Russian count. An hour
or two slipped away, and, as other visitors
called. Count Metzkevitch took his leave.
Might he call again? Oh, certainly. Night
he hope to have the supreme felicity of includ-
ing the young lady in his list of friends? No
objection in the world
- "But. Count" said the unsuspecting
girl, edo you forget to return the diamond
ring handed to you few minutes ago?'
.'The diamond ringi" exclaimed the Rus
sian noble, with an air of virtuous surprise;
II returned it to you Immediately after VOC
handed it to rae for inspection.''
The young lady quietly protested that she
had not received it. and the Count in turn
solemnly averred that she had. As the too
wellbread beauty was unwilling to create
disturbance, the illustrious foreigner was al
lowed to depart.
Shortly after he had gone, however, she re-
solved TO look for her ring. The first place
she went to vas Bishop & Rein's, and there
she found the ring, which had been sold by
the Count for 5000. The motherof the young
lady, representing that the ring was her FRO
perty, replevied; the distinguished Russian
with the unpronounceable name was arrested
and lodged in the Tombs for the theft. He
escaped punishment solely because the young
lady did not like to appear, even as complain
ant, in such place as the tombs.
The Russian noble disappeared. and subse-
quentiy turned up in London as prisoner at
the Central Criminal Court, on a charge of
larceny. lie was sentenced to FIVE years
imprisonment.
A few months ago, this Russian Count ap-
peared in Paris, and got into fashionable So
ciety. Two months ago be managed to gain
admittarcc into the American club in that
city; but his former villainous record becom-
ing known, he was ANONYMOUSLY kicked out.
At present Count Metzkevitch is flourish
ing in this city. He may be seen on Fifth
Avenue. attired in the hight of fashion, and
with a beautiful woman on his arm. This
young lady is the daughter of late wealthy
banker in one of our Western cities, to whom
he is engaged to be married. The man is a
miserable adventurer. and despicable rogue.
He has been recognized, and it is believed
that he is staying at the Clarendon.-N. F.
San.