The Georgetown news., 1855-09-13
From the London Punch.

FROM Ine LONDON IuncI.
Last Hours of q Single Gentleman.
This morning, November llth, at half
past eleven o'clock precisely, an unfortunate
young man, MIR. Edward Pinckney, under
went the extreme penalty of infatuation. by
eXpatIng his attachment to Mary Ann
Gale, Ill front of the altar-railings of St.
Mary's Church, Islington
1t will be in the recollection of all those
friends of the party who were at Jones par
ty at BrlXtOn, two years ago, that Mr..
Pinckney was there and then first introduc-
ed to Mary Gale, to whom he instantly be-
gan to direct particular MISUNDERSTANDING
with her 10 less than six sets that evening,
and handing her things at supper in the
most devoted manner. From that period
commenced the intimacy between them
which terminated in this mornings catas-
trophe.
Poor Pinckney had barely attained his
tWenty-elghth year; but there is no belief
but that for reasons Of pecuniary nature his
single life would have come earlier to an un-
timely end. A change for the better, how
ever, r,shavlng occurred in his circumstances,
the yoEng lady's friends were induced to
sanction his addresses, and become accesso-
ries to the course for which he has Just suf-
fered.
The unhappy young man passed the last
night OF his bachelor existence in his solita-
ry 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 go to bed, he replied d-"uot yet"
The question was then put to him how he
thought he would sleep? to which he an
swered; Il don't know" He then express
ed his desire for cigar and glass of grog.
Ills brother who sat down and partook Of
the like refreshments, now demanded if he
would take anything more that night. He
said nothing, in firm voice. His affec-
tlonate brother then rose to take his leave,
when the devoted one considerately advised
him to take care of himself.
Precisely at quarter of minute to sew
en- the next morning, 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 injuLy, for not even a scratch
upon his chin appeared after the operation.
1t would seem he devoted longer time than
usual at his toilet.
The wretched man was attired in LIGHT
blue dresscoat with frosted buttons, a white
vest and nankeen trousers, with patent
boots. He wore around his neck variega-
ted satin scarf, which partly concealed the
Corrazzo of the bosom. In front of the
scarf was inserted breastpin of conspicu-
Gus dimensions.
Having deScened the staircase with a
quick step, he entered the apartment where
his brother and a 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 as to the state Of his mind, he said
that he "felt happy"
The clock at length struck eleven, and at
the same moment he was informed that 4
cab was at the door. He merely said-eI
am ready" and allowed himself to be con-
Quoted to the vehicle, into which he got
with his brother, his friends following on be-
hind 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 and
her friends. Little was said on either side.
but Miss Gale, with customary decorum,
but slight twitching in her mouth and
eyebrows, proclaimed her inward agitation.
All necessary preliminaries having now
been settled, and the prescribed melancholy
formalities gone through, the usual question
was put-"Wilt thou have this woman to
be thy wife?" 81 will" -''''' ~
lie put the fatal ring on Miss Gales fin
ger the hymenial moose was adjusted, and
the poor fellow was launched into matri-
mony.