The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-02-18
Last Hours of q Single Gentle
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| tunate young man, named EDWARD
Pinckuoy, underwent the extreme penal
ty of infatuation, by expiating his attach.
ment TO Mary Ann Gale, in front of the
altar ratings of St. Mary's Church, Is.
lington.
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. Pinckney was there, and the first
introduced to Miss Gale, to whom he in-
stnntly began to direct particular atten.
tions-dancipg yith her not less than
six sets that oveei g, and handing her
things at supper, in the most devoted
manner. From that period commenced
the intimacy between them which ter.
minated in this mornings catastrophe
i" Poor Pinckney bad barely attained
his twonty.eigbth year but there is a
belief that but for reasons Of pecuniary
nature, his single life would have como
earlier to an uutimoly end. A change
for the better, having occurred in his
circumstances, tho young lady's friends
were induced to sanction his addresses,
and thus become accessories to the course
for which he bas just suffered.
THE unhappy young man passed the
last night of his bachelor existence in
bis solitary chamber. From half past
eight to ten. he was engaged in writing
letters. Shortly after, his younger
brother, Henry, knocked at the door,
when tho doomed youth told him to come
in. On being asked when he meant to
60 TO bed, he replied, Not yet The
question was then rut to him, how he
thought he would sloep2 To which ho
answered, i don't know He then ex-
pressed his desire for cigar and a
glass of g:og. His brother, who par
took of the like refreshments, now de-
manded if he would take anything more
that night2 Ho said Nothing in a
firm voice, His affectionate brother
then rose to take his leave, when the de-
voted one considerably advised him to
take 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 dressed
himself He had the self control to
shave himself. without the slightest in
jury, for not even q scratch upon bis
chin appeared after the operation. 1t
would seem that he devoted longer
time than usual to his toilet.
"The wretchcd man was attircd in q
light dress coat, with frosted buttons, a
white vest and pankeen trousers with pa.
tent boots. liz wore around his neck
variegated satin scarf, which partly con.
cealed the CoraGzo cf the bosom Iu
front of the scarf was inserted o breast.
pin Of conspicuous Dimensions.
Having descended the staircase
with quick step, he entered the apart
ment 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, he an.
swcrcd, Very wol!.' And to the furth-
or demand as TO The state of his MUD he
said that he felt happy One of the
party hereupon suggested that it would
be as well to take something before the
melancholy ceremony was gono through;
he exclaimed with sone emphasis, De-
cidedly Breakfast was accordingly
served, when lie ate a French roll,
large round Of toast, two sausages and
three great breakfast cups of tea In
reply 10 an expression of astonishment
on the part Of persons present, be de-
clared ho never felt happier in his life
= Having inquired the time, and as.
certained that it was ten minutes of G.
levcn, lie remarked that it would soon
be over. His brother then inquired if
he could do anything for him, when he
said he would take glass of water.
The fatal moment now approached,
he devoted the remain ing portion of his
time to distribute those little articles ho
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 so.
lcmnity, to the laudlady. The clock at
length struck eleven, aud at the same
moment ho was Informed that cab was
at tho door. He merely said - am
ready, and allowed himself to be con.
Quoted to the vehicle, into which be got
with his brother, his other friends fol-
lowing on behind in others.
Arriving at the tragical spot,a short
but anxious delay OF some moments took
place, after which they we're Joined by
the lady and her friends. Little was
said on either side; but Miss Galo. with
customary decorum, she'd tears. Piuck.
ncy endeavored to preserve decorum, but
a slight ,wirehius III bis mouth aud eye.
brows proclaimed his inward agitation.
"All necessary preliunaries having
now been settled, aud the prescribed
necessary farmalities gone through, the
usual question was put, Wilt thou have
this woman to be thy wife p L will ;"
lie then put the fatal ring on Miss
Gales finger, the Hymenial moose was
adjusted, and the poor. fellow was launch.
cd into--matrimony l-Eagiih Pa