The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-09-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

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Last Hours of u Single Gentleman.
This morning, April |, at half past l l
precisely, an unfortunate young man, Mr..
Edward Pickney, underwent the extreme
penalty of infatuation, by expiating his at
tachment to Mary Ann Gale, in front of the
altar ratings of st. Mary's Church, Isling-
ton.
1t will be in the recollection of all those
friends of the parties who were at James
party at BriXton, two years ago, that Mr..
Pickney was there, and then first introduced
to Mary Gale, to whom he instantly began
to direct particular Notwithstanding with
her no less than six sets that evening, and
handing her things at supper in the most
devoted manner. From that period CON-
menced the intimacy between them which
terminated in this mornings catastrophe.
Poor Pickney had barely attained his
to believe that but for reasons of a pecuna-
ry 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 lady's friends were
induced to sanction his addresses, and thus
to become accessories to the course for which
he had just suffered.
The unhappy man passed the last night
of his bachelor existence in his solitary
chamber. From half past eight to ten he
was engaged in writing letters Shortly af-
ter ten, his younger brother, Henry, knock
cd at the door, when the doomed youth told
him to come in. On being asked when he
meant to go to bed, he replied mot yet"
The question was then put to him how he
thought he would sleep; to which his an
swer was, 81 don't know" He then ex-
pressed his desire for a cigar and glass of
grog. His brother, who sat down and par
took Of the like refreshments, now demand
ed if he would take anything more that
night. lie said nothing" in a firm voice.
His affectionate brother then rose to take
leave, when the devoted one CONSIDERABLY
advised him to take care of himself
Precisely at quarter of minute to Z
the next morning, the victim of Cupid hay
ing been called according to his desire, he
rose and promptly dressed himself. He
had the self control to shave himself with
out the slightest injury; for not scratch
upon his chin appeared after the operation
1t would seem that he had devoted longer
time than usual at his toilet.
The wretched man was attired in light
blue dress coat, with frosted buttons,
white waistcoat and nankeen trowsers, with
patent leather boots. He wore around his
neck variegated satin scarf, which partly
concealed the Corazzo 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 cordially with all
present; and on being asked how he slept,
he answered-"Very well :" and to the far
ther demand as to tie state of his mind, he
declared that he had never felt happier in
his life.
Having inquired the time, and ascertain
ed that it was ten minutes to eleven, he re-
marked that it would soon be over. His
brother then inquired if he could do any
thing for him when he said he should like
a glass of ale. Having drank this he APP
peared to be satisfied. '@.@
The fatal moment now approaching, he
devoted the remaining portion of his time
to distributing among his friends those lit
tie articles which he would no longer want
10 one he gave his cigar case, to another
his tobacco stopper, and he charged his
brother Henry with his latch key, with in
structions 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
cab was at the door. He merely said, 81
am ready" and allowed himself to be con-
Quoted to the vehicle, into which he got
with his brother, his friends following in
others.
Arrived at the tragical spot, short but
anxious delay of some seconds took place
after which they were joined by the lady
with her friends. Little was said OH either
side, but Miss Gale, with customary deco
rum, shed tears. Pickncy endeavored to
preserve decornm, but a slight twitching in
bis mouth and eyebrows proclaimed his in
ward agitation.
All necessary preliminaries having now
been settled, and the prescribed melan-
choly formalities gone through, the usual
question was put" Wilt thou have this
woman to be thy wife?" To which the
rash youth replied in distinct voice, ~
Wilt
He then put the fatal ring on Miss Gales
finger, the hymenial moose was adjusted,
and the poor fellow was launched into
Matrimony. sos r
Circus ON THE GREAT EAsTERN.-Howe
& Cushing's United States Circus Company
are performing under a tent in Ireland, trav-
cling through the country, and compelled,
for the want of tavern accommodations, to
camp at every place where they show. A
letter dated at Clonmel, August %, from
one of the proprietors to friend in this
city, says:
1--WE have applied to the owners of the
steamship Great Eastern to take us and one
hundred horses to America on her first trip,
and it is our intention to put temporary
ring on the upper deck, and give equestrian
performances to the passengers in fair
weather. The track will be made of India
rubber mattress when circus performances
are given on the stage; and the gymnastic
tackle, the tight and slack rope fixings, aud
the trapez apparatus are to be attached to
therigging Of the ship"
AS the Great Eastern is likely to bring
out eight or ten thousand passengers on her
first trip; the circus will stand chance Of
drawing good 1'houses" on board every day
of the passage. ". Y. Herald.
E"Stevc," said one ebony to another,
the other day q kin you tell me what makes
de thunder an tighten ~
"Who, me? Snrtin' kim
Well,percecd to tighten
You see de collie ar runs against dc atm
ospheric elementary spellin book, an book,
an, split it wide open; dat makes de tighten,
an de noise p-rjuced makes de thunder"
ssLOokee heea, how long did YOU work at