Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-05-17
MisrflIa 8.
From the London Punch.
Last Hours Ofa Single Gentleman.

Last Hours Ofa Single Gentleman.
This morning, November 11th at hnlfpast
eleven O'Clock precisly. an unfortunate young
man, Ar. Edward Finkney, underwent the
extreme penalty of infatuation. by expating
his attachment to Mary Ann Gale, in front OF
the altar railngs of ST. Mary's Church, Is
lington.
It will be in the recollection Of all those
friends of the party who were at Jones' party
at Blixlon, two years ago, that Mr.. Pinkney
was there and then at first introduced to Mary
Gale 10 whom he instantly began 10 direct
particular attentions dancing with her no
less than six sets that evening, and handing
herthings at supper in the most devoted man
ner. From that period commenced the inti-
macy between them which terminated in this
mornings catastrophe.
Poor Pinknry had barely attained his twen-
tv-cishIb year: but there is no belief that but
for reasons of pecuniarly nature his single
life would have come earlier to an untimcly
end. A change for the better, however, hav-
ing occurred in his circumstance, the young
ladys friends were induced TO sanction his
addresses, and thus become accessories to the
course for which he has just suffered.
The unhappy young man passed the last
night of his bachelor existence in his solitary
chamber. From half-past- ight TO ten he was
engaged in writing letters. Shortly after,
bis younger brother Henry, knocked at the
door, when the doomed youth told him to
come in On being asked when he meant TO 90
to bed, he replied mot yet" The ques-
tion was then put to him how he thought he
would sleep? to which he answered; 81 don't
know" He then expressed his desire for a
cigar and a glass of grog. His brother, who
sat down and partook of the like rcfreshment
now demanded if he would take any thing
more that night. He said nothing" in a
firm voice. His affectionate brother then
rose to take his leave, when the devoted one
considerably advised him to take care of him
self s-
Precisly at quarter of minute TO seven
in :he mornina.the victim of Cupid having been
called according TO his desire. he arose and
promptly dressed himself He had the self
control to shave himself without the slightest
injury for not even scratch upon his chm
appeared after the operation. Itwould seem
he devoted longer time than usual at his
toilet
The wretched man was attired in light
blue dressed coat, with frosted buttons, white
vest and nankeen. trowsers. with patent boots.
He wore round his neck a variegated satin
scarf, which partly concealed the Corrazzo Of
the bosom. In front of the scarf was inserted
a breastpin of conspicuous dimensions.
Having descended the staircase with aquick
step. he entered the apartment where his
brother and few friends awaited him. He
then shcok hands cordially with all present
Avery WE'LL" and 10 the further demand as to
the state of his mind he said that he "ielt hap
pv." .-....-s s..-.--szs~T .... ~
Ono of the party hercupon suggested that
it would be as well TO take something before
the melancholy ceremony was gone through.
and he exclaimed with some emphasis 'decid-
edly.' Breakfast was accordingly served,
when he ate French roll, lnrga round toast
two sausages, and three new laid eggs, which
he washed down with three great breakfast
cups of tea. In reply TO an expression of as
constituent. on the part of the person present.
he declared that he had never felt heartier in
his life
Having inquired the time, and asccrtained
that it was ten minutes of eleven, he remark
ed that it would soon be over. His brother
then inquired if he could do anything for him
when he said he would take a glass of ale
Having drank this he appeared TO he satisfied.
The fatal moment now approaching. he de-
voted the remaining portion of his time to dis
tributing those little articles he would no lon
ger want TO one he gave his cigar case; to
another his tobacrO STOPPER, and charged his
brother Henry with his latch key, with instruc-
lions 10 deliver it, after all was over with due
solemniiy to the iandlady.
The clock at length struck eleven, and al
the same m0mcnt he was informed that cab
was at the Goor. He merely said-"I am
ready" and allowed himself to be conducted
TO the vehicle, into which he got with his
brother, his friends following on behind in
others ----
Arrived at the tragical spot, short but an
xious delay Of some seconds, took place, after
which they were joined by the lady and her
friends Little was said on either side, but
Miss Gale. with customary decurum, shed
tears. Pinkney endeavored TO preserve de-
corum, but slight twing in his mouth and
eyebrows, proclaimed his inward agitatinn.-
All necessary prelimnaries having now
been settled and the prescribed melancholy
formalties gone through the usual question
put-"N iltthon have this woman to be thy
wife ?" Il WILL p ---
He then put the fatal ring on Miss Gales
finger, the Lymeneal moose was adjusted, land
the poor fellow vasiaunched into uoatrimony