The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-04-02
East Hours Of single Gentlemnn.

pSuutSy Va 1uiutuution, ny eSplatlnp
his attachments to Mary Ann Gale, in
front Of the alter ratings ofSt. Ma.
rvs Church, Islington.
1t will be in the recollection Of all
those friends of the parties who were
atJone's party at Brixton, two years
ngo, that Mr.. Pinckncy was thcrc
and then first introduced to Mary
Gale, to whom ho instantly began to
direct particular attentions, dancing
with her no loss than six sets that
evening, and handing her things at
supper in the most devoted manner.
From that period commenced the in.
timacy between them which tcrmina.
ted3in this mornings catastrophe.
EA Poor Pinckney had barely attained
his twenty-cighth year; but there is
reason to believe that but for rea.
sons Of a pecuniary nature, his single
life would have come earlier to an
pntimely end. A change for the
better, however, having occurred in
his circumstances, the young lady's
friends we're induced to sanction his
addresses, and thus became acccsso.
rics to tho course for Which lie has
just suffered.
The unhappy man passed the last
night of his bachelor existence in his
solitary chamber. From half past
eight to ten he was engaged in writing
I letters. Shortly after his younger
brother, Henry, knocked at the door,
when the doomed youth told him to
come in. On being asked when he
meant bed. he repliod d-'Not yet
Tho question was then put to
him how he thought he should
slcep? to which he answered l don't
know lie then expressed his dc.
sire for scgar and u glass of grog.
His brother, who sat down and par
took of the like refreshments, now
demanded if he would take anything
moro that night. lie said 'nothing,'
,@in firm voice. His aifectionatc
brother then rose to take leave, when
the devoted one considerably advis-
ed him to take care Of himself.
Precisely at quarter of minute
to seven the next morning, the victim
of Cupid having been called, accord
ing to his desire, he rose and prompt
ly dressed himself. He had the self
control to shave himself without the
slightest injury; for not even a scratch
upon his chin appeared after the or-
GRAFTON. 1t would seem that he had
devoted longer time than usual to
his toilet.
The wretched man was attired in
IN light shlue dress coat. with frosted
buttons, aWhite vest and nankcen
troRsers, with patent leather toots.
fIe wore around his neck yariega-
ted satin scarf which partly concealed
-..e Corrazzo of the bosom. In front
of tho scarf was inserted brcastpin
of conspicuous dimensions.
Having descended the staircase
with quick step, he entered the
apartment where his brother and a
few friends awaited him. lie then
shook hands with all present: and on
being asked how he slept, answered.
sVcry wcll;' and to the further de
mand as to the state Of his mind, he
said that he 'felt happy
One of tho party hcrenpon sug-
gested that it would be as well to
take something before the melancholy
ceremony was gone through, he cx-
claimed with some emphasis, decided
ly.' Breakfast was accordingly scrv-
ed, when he ate French roll, large
round oftoast two sausagcs, and three
new laid eggs which he washed down
with three great breakfast cups of
tea. In reply to an expression of
astonishment on the part of persons
present he declared that he had ncy.
er felt hcartier in his life.
Having inquired the time, and as.
certained that it was ten minutes to
eleven, he remarked that it would
soon be over. His brother then in
CURED if he could do anything for
him; when he said he should like to
have a glass Of ale. Having drank
this, he appeared to be satisfied.
The fatal moment now approached,
he devoted the remaining portion Of
his time to distributing among his
( friends those little articles he would
no longer want. 10 ono lie gave his
segar case, to another his tobacco
stopper, and he charged his brother
Henry with his latch key, with in
struotions to deliver it after all was
over, with due solemnity, to the land.
lady.
.fhe clock at length struck eleven,
dnd at the same moment he was in
formed that q cab was at the door.
Ho merely said, Il am ready and
allowed himself to be conducted to