National Republican., 1876-01-04
BIsMARCK,S GRIEF,

Death Of Count IN Eulenburg. the Bstrothsd
Husband Of the Chancellor's Daughtsr-An
Interesting stoIy Of Love in High Life.
BERLIN, Dec. Prince Bismarck has been
visited by a heavy blow in his family
Count Wend III Gutenberg, promisiny men,
Der OF the Foreign Once, who only o few
months ago was afianced to Countess Mary
Bismarck, the only daughter Of the Chsncsllor,
died suddenly yesterday morning Of congestion
OF the lungs, after having happily recovered from
an attack Of typhoid. The deceased was Q young
man of great abilities, coupled with personal
amiabIlity. He has for many years been intf-
mately acquainted with Bismarck's family. After
having passed his State examination the Impe-
rial Chancellor called him to his side and intrust
ed him with important missions, which were all
faithfully and satisfactorily executed. During
the summer an alliance was agreed upon between
him and the Countess Mary, q young lady Of
sweet and loyable disposition. When on q visit
to Varzin, Bismarck's fayorite country seat, the
Count fell i'll OF typhoid fever. As soon as the
illness permitted Of 1t he was transported to the
house CT his parents, which he was destined never
again to leave alive. The fever, OF most obsti-
owing to relapse caused By a dietary fault
However, in the course Of last week the physl-
clans expressed decided hopes Of q complete re-
covery-an intimation naturally producing great
Joy IN the home of the Chancellor. Even at
soiree given on Saturday evening by Bismarck to
tl6 memDers OF tQe helcDslaR INC frlQce as we'll
a. his daughter pronounced their satisfaction at
tho progress made by the patient.
COUNTESS MARY,
1fo was kept from the bedside OF her future
husband by the contagion the disease, denoted
also her pleasure at being pale for the nrst time
tomorrow to pay her betrothed visit, little
dreaming she would see him no more alive. On
hsae loud yoeS fatspS saf @ tha m
throat Of the sufferer, and Immediately admin
istered restorative, but without effect. 0nly
Fn.u haRr sail ffa akaA kkA
AT O'Clock on the 5th OF December he expired,
to the unutterable grief OF his parents.
THE DECEASED
was descended from one OF the oldest Prussian
noble families. His father holds high Govern
President Of Hsnovur, and another Lord High
Chamberlain to the Grown Primes. He served In
the last war with distinction as oticer in the
Kings Huzzars, and probably during the
campaign the seeds Of his illness were soNS. The
distress Of the Chancellor at the loss OF Count
have been very great. On sunday he visited
with bis daughter the deceased, and was with
TeS.vsa from the se gy sad coin;
cousin, Count Frederick zu Eulenburg, was mar
ried TO q Fraulein Won Shsfer Jois, the daughter
The engagement Of the young couple made
disagreeable sensation last summer among arts.
tocratc circles on account Of the bride being the
officers Of the Gardes du Corps, in which Count
Gutenberg stands as lieutenant, pronounced their
and signifies their intention to break of sl inter.
course with him. On Count Eulenburs's hearing
of these expressions he CHALLENGED several OF his
comrades. The affair came before the court st
Hanover, and only the personal Intervention OF
the Emperor prevented . bloody duel. The
wounded pride Of the regiment was satisfied BY
Count Eulenburg being removed Q year from
Berlin and commissioned to the riding school in
Metz. Before entering upon his new position he
was received by the Emperor who expressed his
approval Of the manly conduct displayed By him
on that occ sion.
THE FAITuFuLNEss OF THE COUNT
cannot be much wondered at; for the young lady
he has selected bride is Of unusual attractions,
and belongs to the ornaments Of Berlin society.
The affair reflects but little credit on the social
state OF Germany. The unbsaraoie pride Of the
lpptrlal body guard, Hho unite al their eterss