Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1846-03-11
THE LAST HOURS OF A SINGLE MAN.

THE LAST HOURS OF A SINGLE MAN.
The morning of April 1st., at half past eleven pre-
cisely, an unfortunate young man, Mr.. Edwin Pick
ney, underwent the extreme penalty OF nfatuation,
by expating his attachment to Miss. Mary Ann Gale
in front of the Altar ratings of st. Marys Church,
Isngton.
Ii will be in the Recollection of all those friends
of the parties who were at the Jones' party at Brix
ton, two years ago, that Mr. Pickney there and
there first introduced to Mary Ann, to whom he in
stantly began to direct particular misunderstanding
with her no less than sets that evening, and hand
ing her things at supper in the most devoted manner
From that perio commenced the intimacy between
them which terminated in this mornings catastrophe.
Poor Pickney had barely attained to his twenty
eighth year, but there is no reason to believe that
but for of pecuniary nature, his single lie
would have come earlier to an untlmely end. a
change for the better, however, having occurred in
his circumstances, the young adys friends were IN
duced to sanction his address, and thus to become
accessories to the course for which he has just suf
fered.
The unhappy man passed the last night of his batch
eor existence in his solitary chamber. From halt
past eight to ten, he busily engaged in writing
letters Shortly after his younger brother knock
ed at the door when the doomed youth said to him
in firm voice to come in. On being asked when
he meant to go bed he replied, "not yet" The
question was then put him how he thought ne could
sleep; to which his answer was Il don't know
He then expressed desire for glass of grog and
cigar which was supplied him. His brother who sat
down and partook of the like refreshments now de-
manded if he would want any thing more that night.
He said ssnothing,' in firm voice. His affection
ate brother then rose to take his leave; when the
devote enc considerably advised him to take of
himself.
Precisely at quarter of a minute to ten the next
morning the victim of Cupid, having been called ac
c,rdng to his DESIRE and promptly dressed him
SELF He had the self control to shave himself with
out the slightest injury; for not scratch upon
his chin appeared after the operation. 1t would seem
that he had devoted longer time than usual to his
toilet. p"
The wretched man attred in light blue dress
coat, with frosted metal buttons, white waiscoat
and nankecn trousers, with patent leather boots
He wore around his neck varicgated satin scarf
which partly concealed the Corazza of his BOSOM
in front of the scarf was inserted the breast pin of
conspicuous dimensions. Having descended the stair
case with quick step, he entered the apartment
where his brother and few friends awaiting him.
He shook hands cordially with all present, aud on
being asked how he slept, answered 'very WELL, and
to the farther demand the state of his mind, he
said she felt happy
Ono of the party having hereupon suggested that
it would be as well to take something before the
melancholy ceremony was gone through, he exclaim-
ed with some emphasis, 'Decidedy." Breakfast
was accordingly served, when he ate the whole of
French roll large round of toast two sausages and
three new laid eggs which he washed down with two
great breakfast cups of tea. In reply to express
ion of establishment the part of person present
At his appetite, he declared that he never felt it
heartier in his life.
! Having inquired the time ascertained that it was
ten minutes to eleven, he remarked that 'st would
soon be over" His brother then inquired if be could
do any thing for him, whenhe said he should like to
have glass of ale. Having drank this, he appear
ell satisfied. ~
The fatal moment now approaching, he devoted
the remaining brief portion Of his time to distributing
.,,,ono hi friends those little article which he would
,oon.no longer want. To one he gave his cigar
- another his tobacco stopper, and he charged his
-other Henry with his latch key, with instruction
TO .er it after all was over, with due solemnity
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