The New York herald., 1871-02-12
AMHERST. Mass, Feb. s, 1871.

AMHERST. Mass, Feb. s, 1871.
'.sometimes," I" as poor old Artemus Ward used to
love 10 say Count isn't OF much count after ALL"
and II must be ackhow ledged that this is occasion
ally the case. There instances, however one OF
which has frequently been alluded TO in the columns
Of The HERALD where those who possess this title
Of nobility manifest clearly their determination TO
prove themselves equal not superior to the ave-
rage classes Of men. The case alluded to has sadly
agitated the surface OF the commonly staid society
Of this sober little town. Even the sedate professors
OF the college herein located have made themselves
part and parcel OF the matter and their $50 students
who form the principal portion Of the population,
have gossipped and plotted and planned about the
RIair II 1t were Immediately concerning their
future whereabouts Even now the subject has not
ceased TO be matter OF general comment. and the
interest bids far to have long struggle for ex.
Stence.
THE STORY,
brieny recapitulated-for its substance has already
appeared In your columns-is as follows:-Mss
Carrie Lester, o bewtcning young lady of twenty
three, found herself some years ago heiress OF q
large fortune. Her father, who a prominent
banker OF Rochester, y. Y, died quite suddenly
leaving estate worth s., 100000. THIS was TO be
divided equally between his wife and daughter,
and In order to provide more fully for its security
ana for the proper care OF his minor child, he In
vested Professor E. s. Tyler, his brotherinaw, with
tbe management OF tile property and the guardian
ship Of the young girl. AS might easily be imag
ined, The family were beyond the reach
OF want, and after the completion OF Car.
ne's education they occupied their time in
diversified manner sometimes travelling about the
world and again enjoying a luxurious repose at the
residence OF Professor Tyler, this town. They had
In fact come TO look upon his house home for
Ihem both, ana Professor Tyler who had succeeded
IN acquiring almost absolute control OF affairs had
taught Mss Carrie 10 address hlm as 'fathern The
household was, TO all outward appearances, a happy
one, did the frequent absence OF the female poF
ton OF the family tend dim IN the slightest the
affection which seemed to exist. The love for fre.
qnent journeying, and that earnest desue which
almost everybody cherishes for knowledge OF the
world ouisue his or her Immediate vicinity, finally,
In 1858, carried the mother and daughter TO the capi
Ia OF The United States. Their position and innu
ence at once placed them in the very best society OF
the metropolis and 1t there that they first met
the
COUNT EUGENE MITKIEwITZ,
al that time occupying the position OF secretary OF
the Russian Legation. The Count possessed very
attractive personal appearance, had light mus
tache and English whiskers, and was, somebody
told me to-day "a regular lady killer" In
saton he was particularly agreeable. and had
ne met. 1t is perhaps, not too early 10 mention
that there resulted case Of
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.
Miss Carrie was perfectly bewtched with the man.
ners OF her noble adorer and he in his turn fell
victim TO her personal charms. Each, OF course.
Btrove strenuously to keep knowledge OF
the real state Of affairs from the other;
bui true love, like murder, must finally
come out BY almost imperceptible signs then
encouraged by her eyes, by definite and more pro-
nounced actions, and at last In words the Count de-
clared his undying Affection and was placed almost
In the seventh heavens when he learned il was re-
ciprocated. Mutual transport followed, OF course.
After the nrst outbreak OF love, however, they
began look closely the real state OF affairs
Miss Carrie 1t win be remembered, was still minor
and subject TO the control OF her guardian.
ILLNATURED PEOPLE
hereabouts said then they reiterate now that he
professor Tyler CT hershed the nearest his heart
desire tnat his eldest son, lawyer In New York,
Tine Professor himself although q teacher Of Greek
In the college here, receives salary OF but
5000 year, and the son Is said not to have
achieved a remarkable degree either OF brilliancy
or fortune In the practice of his profession. ITO let
the immense fortune Of Miss Lester, with It's pros
pecve addition on the death Of her mother, 20 out
OF the family would show lack either OF manage
ment or common sense. and the Professor naturally
desires 10 see the cousins made ene.n So they all
spoke, and both the Count and his intended bride
were perfectly aware Of the nature OF what was said
After effectng engagement, therefore, they eepa-
rated with an agreement TO keep the matter secret
until after Miss Carrie became OF age but assumed
names were adopted under which they could keep
up correspondence. Two years passed away be-
fore the lovers met again. This time ii was in Paris
OF his connection with the Russian Legation, and
which formed convenient resting place for Mrs.
u si sour rne oun int
sS2a,, %s mem sr.. 4. nes ,M,sssTss
were heartily accepted. There the three dwelt to-
gether IN unity for period OF perhaps eight weeks,
the Count being dillgent in his attentions TO them
appearing before the mother In his character OF hos
and acting the part OF most devoted lover when
alone IN the presence Of his fancee. With the ter
mination OF their visit the ladies' departed from
Paris and returned TO the house OF Professor Tyle In
Amherst. There, in the course OF few days, c0nyer
sation about what they had met and seen It was re-
veaed 10 the norrof-struck guardian that there was
third party 10 the way Of the fuhlment Of his
seemed pregnant with disaster TO his plans fer a
consolidation Of the interests OF his niece with those
of ms son. and he without apprisnQ ANYBODY Of his
discovery, bet0ok himself actively to the work OF re-
storing affairs 10 their former condition To eject
TINS, says the people OF The town, he Instituted a
series OF plans lor
the mind Of the mother against her daughters be.
trothed. As a preliminary movement he com.
menced dexterousiy TO inslnuate queries Concerning
The Counts character and prospects, and, without
mind OF Mrs. Lester with belief that her tohe
son-in-law was ne better than he should be- or in
sther words, was an imposter. This accomplished,
he turned mis- attention 10 the daughter but met
with an unexpected obstacle The first foreshadow-
ing of attack upon the Count brought forth an
open avowal OF the relation which they bore to each
other, and the discounted collegiate relred from
the feId. His only hope then lay in the possibility
OF complete severance OF the two devoted
hearts by interception OF such correspondence as
should pass between them ana by the put
ting forward OF other gentlemen who might usurp
the place occupied by Count Mitkiewltz. Professor
Tyor spent five years in pursuance OF these ideas,
but failed to attain their accomplishment. Although
he placed manv stumbling blocks In the way or COM
municat1on between the lovers, they verified the
tertjon that
Love laughs nj locksmitbs,
ana often sent messages 10 each other The Count
ihaie frequent trips 10 the United states In search
VI MISS Lester, bot, until recently he has been de-
ie4.ied ny the vigilance OF her guardians.
SUCCESS AT LAST
crowned his efforts lie arrived in New York some
litle ilne slce, aud. by the expenditure Of much
capital and labor learned that the object Of his aec-
lions was securely Gagged in the house OF her uncle
mere. he lninnQlAlcY anlrneHna Ter IA letter