Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-27

If0m iEe I0nlon TuHch.
THE LAST HOURS OF 4 SINGLE
GENTLEMAN.

This morning, Nov. / at half-p1st elcv-
en- o'clock precisely, an unfortunate young
man, Mr. Edward Pinckucy, underwent the
extreme penalty of iuiatuation, by eXplat-
ing his attachment TO Mary Ann Gale, in
front of the altar ratings OF ST. Mary's
Church, IslIngton.
1t will be in the recollection of all those
friends of the parties who were at Jones
party at Bnxton, two years ago, that Mr..
Pnckney was there, and then first introduce
ed to Mary Gale, to whom he instantly began
to direct particular attentions dancing with
her no less than SIX sets tina; evening, and
handing her things at supper IN the most
devoted manner. From that period COM
menced the intimacy between them which
terminated in this mornings catastrophe.
Poor Pinchney had barely attained his
twenty-eighlh year; but there is reason
to believe that bat for reasons OF a pecunla-
~ nature, his single life would have come
earlier to an uniimely end. A change for
the better, however, having occurred IN his
circumstances, the young lady's friends were
induced to sanction his addresses, and thus
became accessories TO tie course for which
lie has Just suffered.
The unhappy man passed the last night
Of his bachelor existence Ia his solitary
chamber.
From halfpast eight 10 ten he was en-
gagged 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
10 go to bed. he replied" Not yet" The
question was then put To him hos he thought
he would sleep ? 10 which he answered, "
don't know" lie then expressed his de-
sire for cigar and glass Of grog. Ills
/ brother, who sat down and pariook OF The
/ like refreshments, now demanded If he
would take anything more that night liz
SAID " nothing" in firm voice. his at
iectlonate brother then rose TO take leave
when the devoted one considerably advised
him TO take care of himself
Precisely at quarter of minute to sew
en- the next morning, the victim OF CupI'
having been called, according 10 his desire
he rose aud promptly dressed himself II
had the selEcontrol to shave himself withou
the slightest injury for not even scratc
upon his chin appeared after the operation
? 1t would seem that he had devoted long
er time than usual at his toilet
4 The wretched man was alfred in llgl
blue dress coat, with frosted buttons,
= white vest aud nankeen trowsers, with pa
tent leather boots lie wore around h
r neck yariegated satin scarf, which parIl
concealed the Corrazzo of the bosom. |
: front Of the scarf was inserted breastpl
e of conspicuous dimensions.
Having descended the staircase firm
4 he entered the apartment where his BROTH
aud few friends awaited him. lie the
: shook hands cordially with all present an
e on being asked how he slept, answered.
J "Very well !" and TO the further demar
: as to the state OF his mind, he said that
+ felt happy"
One OF the party having hereupon su
S gesled that 1t would he as well to takesom
O thing before the melancholy ceremony W
gone through, he exclaimed with some CT
}, phass, " decidedly" Breakfast was a
lie cordingly served, when he ate Fren'
lie ,oll, large round toast, two sausages. al
n. three new laid eggs, which he washed doy
he with three great breakfast cups Of tea.
L. reply to an expression of astonishment
the part OF persons present, he deciar
that he had never felt hearlier in his life.
O. Having inquired .he time aud ascertain
IL that it was ten minutes to eleven, he
", marked that 1t would soon be over.