The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-01

This morning, November llth, at half past ele-
ven o'clock precisely. an unfortunate young man.
atty Of inlatuation BY expiAting his attachment to
Mary Ann Gac. in front OF the altar ratings OF St.
MAry's church, Islington.
II viii Be in the recollection OF all those friends Of
the parties who were 1T Joness party Ut Briaton
two wears ago, that Mr.. Plnckney was there and
then frst introduced to Mary Gale, 70 whom he in
stantly began to direct particular attentions-dan-
cling with her no ,sss than ma cot; mat evening.
voted manner. From that period commenced the
intimacy between them which terminated in this
mornings catastrophe
Poor Pincknsy had barely attained his twenty
eighth year; but there il belief that but for
sons OF pecuniary nature his single life would
have come earlier to an untmely end. change
for the better however, having occurred in his cir
ducsd to sanction his addresses, and thus become
accessories to The course for which he has just suf-
Tered. v a sfy9ts N .ses,
bachelor existence in his solitary chamber. From
half past eight to ten he was engaged in writing
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
to 20 to bed, be replied yet" Tho question
was then put to him how he thought he would
sIeeps To which he answered-'T don't know. =
As then bis desire soF snd gsI.
Of the like refreshments, now demanded II be would
take any thing more that night He said, emo
thing" in . Arm voice. His afiectionnte brother
sideratsly advised him to take care OF himself.
~, Precisely 1t = quarter of minute to seven the
I next morning the victim of Cupid having been
csled according 70 his desire ne rose and prompt,
himself without the slightest injury; for not even
scratch upon his chin appeared alter the operation
II would seem that he had devoted longer time
than usual At his toilet.
The wretched man was attircd in light blue
dress coat, with frosted buttons, white vest and
pankeen trowsers, with patent-leather boots. He
wore around his neck variegated satin scarf
which partly concealed the corrazzo Of the bosom
In front OF the scarf inserted breaspn ofcon-
spicuous dimensions.
Having descended the staircase with quick
stsP. be entered the apartment where bis brother
, and . few friends awaited him. He then shook
4 hands cordially with all present; and, on being
asked how he slept, answered; every we'll" and
to the further demand ~ to the state OF his mind
he said that tho "felt happy $1,000
( One Of the party herenpon suggested that il
would be we'll 70 take something before the melan
choly ceremony was gone through; he exclaimed
with some emphasis, decidedly" Breakfast wa
accordingly served, when he ate French role, .
large round toast, two sausages, and three now
laid eggs, which he washed down with thrce grea
breakfast cups of tea. In reply 70 an expression o.
astonishment, on the part of persons present, ht
declared that he had never felt heartier in hi
2 life. SO es
Having inquired the time, and ascertained that i
was ten minutes to eleven, he remarked that i
. he could do any thing for him; whom he said hi
i should like to have glass Of ale. Having drani
this he appeared to be satisfied.
The fatal moment now approaching, he dcvotce
the remaining portion Of his time to distributing
those little articles he would NO longer want. IL
he gave his cigar case, to another his tobacco
stopper, and he charged his brother Henry with hi
latch key, with instructions to deliver all that wa
over. with due solsmnity. to the landlady.
The clock at length struck eleven, and at tn
same moment no was informed that q cab was a
the door. He merely said: II am ready, J" and 81
lowed himself to be Conducted 70 tho vehicle, int
which he got with his brother, his friends follow
ing on behind in others
Arrived At the tragical spot, short but anxiou
delay Of some seconds took place; after which they
were joined by the lady, with her friends. Littl
was said on either side; but Miss Gale, with Gus
tomary decorum, shcd tears. Pinckney endeavor
ed to preserve decorum, but q slight twitching il
his mouth and eyebrows proclaimed his inwsrs
agitation.
All necessary prcliminsrics having now been set
tied. and the prescribed melancholy formalitie
gone through. the usual question was put, "Wil
thou have this woman to be thy wife!" to which
the rash youth replied, in distinct voice. 81 will
He then put the fatal ring ON Miss Gales finger
the hymenial noose was adjusted, and the poor fol
low was launched into matrimony.
fLondon Punch.