Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-06-06
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LAST HOUR OF As1NaLE GENTLE.


nate young man, named Edward Pink
ney. underwent the extreme penalty OF
iniatuation. by expiating his attachmen,
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 party who were at
Jones's at Brixton, two years ago, that
Mr.. Pinkney was there, and then first in
troduced to Miss Gale, to whom he in.
stantly began to direct particular atten-
tions-dancing with her not 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 termi-
mated in this mornings catastrophe.
Poor Pinkney had barely attained his
twcnty-eighth year; bat there is no be-
lief that. but for reasons of a pccuniary
nature. his single life would have come
earlier to an untimely end. A change
for the better. however, having occurred
IN his circumstances, the Young laiy's
friends were induced to sanction his ad-
dresses. and thus become accessories to
the course for which he had Just suffered.
The unhappy young man passed the
last night of his bachelor existence in
his solitary ch ,mber. From half.past
eight to tie he was engaged IN writing
letters. Shortly after. his younger broth
er. 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, Not yet The ques-
ton was then put to lin, how he thought
he would sleep: To which he answered
i don know. He then expressed his
desire for cigar and glass of gro-.-
His brother, who partook of the like re-
treslments, now demanded if he would
take any thing more that night He said.
Nothing. in firm voice. His affec-
tlonate brother then rose to take his
leave when the devoted one oonsidcr4te-
ly advised him to t.ke care of himself.
Precisely at quarter of minute to
seven the next morning. the victim of
Cupid, having been called according to
his desire. arose and promptly dressel
himself. He had the selt-control to
shave himself. without the slishtes, in
jury. for not even i scratch upon his chin
appeared after the operation. 1t would
seem that he devoted longer time than
usual to his toilet
The wretched man was attircd in a
light dress coat. W tn frosted buttons, a
white vest and nankcen trowscrs. with
tan J. II.
varie5 gated satin scarf. which partly COM
cealcd the Corazlo of the bosom. In
front of the scarf WIS inserted brelst
pin OF conspicuous dimensions.
Having descended the staircase with
aquick step. he entered the apartment
where his brother and sister, and a fcw
friends, awaited him. He then shook
hands cordially with all present. and on
being asked how lie slept. answered.
Very well And to the further demand
as to the state of his mind, hc said that
he felt h ppy. One of the party here
upon suggested that it would be as we'll
to t.ke something before the melancholy
ceremony was gone through he eAclaim-
ed with some emphasis, Decidedly
Breakfast WAS accordingly served. when
he ate French roll, large round Of
toast, two sausages, and three great
breakfast cups of tea. In reply to an ex-
preston of astonishment on the pirt OF
persons present, he declared that he had
never felt happier in his life.
Having inquired the time, and asccr-
tained that it was ten minutes of eleven,
he remarked that it would soon be over.
His brother then inquired If he could do
any thing for him, when lie said he would
take glass of water
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 be gave
his cigar-case. to another his tobacco
stopper, and charged his brother Henry
with his latch-key. with instructions to
deliver it. after all was over. with due
solemnity, to the landlady. The clock
at length struck eleven, and at the same
moment he was informed that a cab was
a, the door. He merely said,-'I am
ready and allowed himself to be con-
ducted to the vehicle. into which he got
with his brother, his other friends follow
ing on behind. in others.
'Arririn. at the traSical spot, short
butanxious delay of some moments took
place, after which they were joined by
the lady and her friends. Little was said
on either side but Miss Gale, with Gus
tomary decorum, shed tears. Pinkney
endeavored TO preserve decofum, but a
slight twitching in his mouth and eye
brows proclaimed his inward agitation.
al, necessary preliminaries having
now been settled, and the prescribed nee
essary formalities gene through, the usual
question was put. Wilt thou have this
woman to be thy wife Il will
He then put the fatal ring on Miss
Gales finger, the Hymeneal moose was
adjusted, and the poor fellow was launch
Ell dinto-matrimony