Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-14

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Memphis, November, 1855
From the London Punch. @
Last Hours of Single Gentleman.
This morning, November 18th, at halfpast eley-
en- O'clock precisely, an unfortunate young man,
1r. Edward Pnckney, underwent the extreme
penalty of infatuation by expiating his attachment
to Mary Ann Gale in front Of the altar railings cf
ST. Marys Church, Isl;ngton.
1t will be in the recollection Of all those friends
Of the party who were at Joness, at Brixton, two
years ago, that Mr.. Pinckney was there and then
lirst introduced to Mics Gale to whom he Instantly
began 10 direct particular NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. with
her no less than six setsthat evening, and handing
her things at supper in the most devoted manner
From that period commenced the intimacy be-
tween them which terminated in this mornings
catastrophe. 4t ,nf&'F
Poor Pinckney had barely attained his twenty.
eighth year; but there is no belief that but for
reasons Of pecnniary nature, bis single life woud
have come earlier to an untimely end change
for the better however having occurred in his CIR
cumstances, the young ady's friends were induced
TO sanction his addresses ard thus be ,ame aeeos-
sories TO the course for which lie has just suffered.
Tho unhappy young man passed the last night
of his bachelor existence in his solitary chamber.
From half past eight to ten he was engaged in wri-
ting letters. Shortly after, his younger brother
Henry knocked at tho door, when the doomed
youth told him to come in. On being asked when
he meant to go to bed, be replied Not yeti
The question was then put to him, how he thought
he would sleep? To which he answered, . don't
know He then expressed his desire for cigar
and glass of grog. His brother, who partook Of
the like refreshments now demanded if he would
take anything more that night !. He said, " No
thing" in firm voice. His affectonate 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 tho
| next morning, the victim Of Cupid having been
called according to his desire, lie arose and prompt
| ly dressed himself He had the selfcontrol TO
shave himself without the slightest injury, for not
even a scratch upon his chin appeared after the
operation. 1t would seem that he devoted more
| time than usual to his toilet Eur
| The. wretched man was attircd in light blue
| dress coat with frosted buttons, white vest and
nankeon trowsers, with patent boots. he Wore
| around his neck variegdted satin scarf, which
partly concealed the Corrazzo of the bosom In
front Of the scarf was inserted brcastpn, of con-
| spcuous dimensions, f.s.. +,
| Having descended the staircase with a quick
step, he entered the apartment where his brother
and sister, and few friends, awaited him. He
then shook hands cordially with all present. and on
being asked how he slept, answered very well"
And to the further demand rs to the state Of his
mind, he said that he "felt happy" One OF the
party hereupon suggested that ii would be as we'll
4
ny was gone through he exclaimed, with some
emphasis Decidedlyn Breakfast was accord
| ingly seryed when he ate French roll, large
round toast, two sausages, and three great break.
fast cups Of tea. In reply to expression Of as
tonishment on the part of persons present, he de-
clared that he had never felt happier in his LIFE.
Having inquired the time, and asccrtaiDed that
it was ten minutes Of eleven, he remarked that it
would.soon be over. His brother then inquired il
he could do anything for him, when he said he
would take glass of ale. Having drank this, he
i 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 wan<.
one he gave his cigar case 10 another his d..
stopper, and charged his brother Henry with his
latch key, with instructions to deliver II after all
was over, with due solemnity, TO the laRdady. II
The clock at length struck eleven, and at the
same moment he was informed that cab was at
the door. He merely said
~ am ready and allowed himself TO be con-
Quoted TO the vehicle, into which he got with his
brother, his other friends following on behind, in
others.
Arriving at the tragical spot, short but anxious
delay Of some moments took place, after which
they were joined by the lady with herfricnds Lit
i tie was said on either side but Miss Gale, with
customary decorum, shed tears Pinckney cnfea-
vored TO preserve decorum but slight twitchiog
in his mouth and eyebrows proclaimed his inward
Il agitation. t ResN soea av
4 All necessary preIminaries having now been set
tied and the prescribed necessary formaltics gone
through the usual question was put
4 "Wit thou have tlfis woman 70 be thy wife y
II stI will" t
He then put tho fatal ring on Miss Gales finger,
the hymenial moose was adjusted, and the poor fel-
low was launched into--matrimony
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i BAfdE HEmP TRASsAcrIoS.-The Lexington
(Mo) Citizen Of the 2sth ultimo, says that Mr.. Fl.
Fl. Gratz, few days ago. sold to Mr.. Pomeroy loC
tons Of hemp for SO, ,ooo-s3, 600 Of the money
paid down, the balance 70 be paid when the hemp
is delivered next spring The crop now watering
is pretty fair crop, but owing to the heavy rains
in August, large quantity Of the early cutting is
very considerably damaged, which win reduce the
quantity, aud to considerable extent impair the
quality. We have heard Of few engagements,