Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29
sFron an old lumbor OF the London Poneh.1
TIE last hours Of a Single Gentleman

4 afrom an Old lumber OF the London Punch-1
The last hours Of Single Gentleman.
This morning. November llth, at half past II
O'Clock, precisely, an unfortunate young man, Mr.
Edward Pinckney, underwent the extreme penalty oil
iniatuation, by expiating his attac hment to Mary
Ann Gale in front of the alter ratings of St arys
Church, Islington. rf1
1t Will be in the recollection of all those friends
the party who at Jones' party at Brixton, two
years ago. that Mr. Pinckney then and there FIRST
introduced to Mary Gale whom he instantly began
TO direct particular MISUNDERSTANDING with her
less than six sets that evening, and handing heI
things at supper in the most devoted manner. From
that period commenced the intimacy between them
which terminated in this mornings catastrophe.
Poor Pinckney had barely attained his twenty
eighth year; but there is belief that but for rea-
sons of pecuniary natures his single life would have
come earlier 10 an untimely end. A change for the
better, however, having occurred in his circumstan-
ces, the young lady's friends induced to sane
ton his addresses, and thus become accessories to
the course for which be has just suffered
The unhappy young man passed the last night Of
his bachelor existence In his solitary chamber From
half past eight ten he engaged In writing let
tiers. Shortly after, his younger brother, Henry
knocked at the door, when the doomed youth told him
to in. On being asked when he meant to &c
to bed, he replied" not yeti The question was
then put TO him. how he thought he would sleep? Il
which he answered: &c / don't know" He then ex-
pressed his desire for cigar and glass of grog
OrOther, VINO sal down ana partOOk oil The
refreshments, now demanded if he would take any,
thing more that night. He said " nothing, % in firm
voice His aiectonate brother then rose to take his
leave, when the devoted one considerably advised
him to take care of himself.
Precisely at quarter of minute to seven the nex
morning, the victim of Cupid having been called
according TO his desre he and promptly dressed
himself He had the sei-control TO shave himself
without the slightest injury; for not scratch
upon his chin appeared after the operation II would
seem he devoted longer time than usual at bis
toilet
The wretched man attired in light blue dress
coat with frosted buttons, white vest and nankeen
trowsers, with patent boots. He wore around his
neck variegated satin scarf, which partly conceal
ed the CorraZZo of the bosom. In front of the scarf
was inserted breastpin of conspicuous dimensions
Having descended the staircase with a quick step
he entered the apartment where his brother and few
friends awaited him. He then shook hands cordial
y with all present; and being asked how he slept
answered. Very well, - and to the further demand
as to the state of his mind he said that he felt hap
py."
= One of the party hereupon suggested that it would
be as well to take something before the melancholy
ceremony was gone through; he exclaimed ''decid-
edly." Breakfast accordingly served when he
ate French roll, lar re round toast, two sausages,
and three new laid eggs, which he washed down with
three great breakfast cups OF tea. In reply to an ex-
preston of establishment on the part of person present
he declared that he had felt heartier in his life
Having inquired the Time and aScertained that il
was ten minutes of eleven he remarked that il would
soon be His brother then inquired if he could
do any thing for him, when he said that he would
take glass of ale. Having drank this he appeared
to be satisfied.
The fatal moment now approaching he devoted
the remaining portion OF his time TO distribute those
little articles he would no longer want. To one he
gave his cigar case, 10 another his tobacco stopper
and charged his brother Henry, with his latch-key,
with instructions TO deliver it, after all was over with
due soemnity, to the landlady.
The clock at length struck eleven, and at the same
moment he informed that cab at the door.
He merely said-''l am ready and allowed himself
to be conducted TO the vehicle, into which he got
with his brother, his friends following behined in
others.
Arrived at the tragical spot. a short but anxious
delay, of some seconds took place; after which they
were joined by the lady with her friends. Little was
said on either side, but Miss Gale, with customary
decorum, shed tears. Pinckney endeavored to pre-
serve decorum, but a slight twitchng in his mouth
and eyebrows, proclaimed his inward agitation.
All necessary preliminaries having been settled,
and the prescribed melancholy formalities gone
through, the usual question was put-"Wilt thou have
this woman to be thy wife % s'Iwill''
He then put the fatal ring on Miss Gales finger,
the hymenal moose was adjusted, and the poor fellow
was launched into--matrimony.