Vol. 1-No. a5.
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"The wretched Individual was attired in
light blue dress coat with frosted metal
buttons, a white waistcoat and nankeen
trousers, with patent leather boots. Wore
round his neck a variegated satin scarf,
which partially concealed the Corazza of
his bosom. In front ofthe scarf was inser-
ted breastpin of very conspicuous dimen-
sions. Having descended the staircase with
a quick step, he entered the apartment
where his brother and few friends were
awaiting him. He shook hands cordially
with all present; on being asked how lie
had slept, answered Very weII;' and 70
the farther demand as to the state of his
mind, he sad He felt happy


Gone of the party having hereupon sug-
gested that it would be as well TO take
something before the melancholy service
was gone through, he exclaimed with some
emphasis, Decidedly Breakfast was ac-
cordingIy served, when he ATE the whole
of French roll, large round of toast, two
sluSageS; and three new-laid eggs, which
he washed down with two great breakfast
cups of tea. In reply to an expression Of
astonishment on the part person present,
at his appetite, he declared he never felt
hearlier in his life.


'Having inquired the time and ascer-
talned that it was ten minutes to eleven, he
remarked that it would soon be over His
brother inquired if he could do any thing
for him; when he said he should like to
have glass of ale. Having drank this he
appeared satisfied.


'"The fatal moment now approaching,
he devoted the remaining brief portion of
his time to distributing among his friends
those little articles which ho would soon
10 longer want. To one he gave his cigar
case, to another his tobacco stopper, and
he charged his brother Thomas with his
latch key, with instructions to deliver il,
after all was over, with due solemnity to
his landIady.


"The clock at length struck eleven; and
at the same momen: he was informed that
cab was at the door. He merely said, L
am ready and allowed himself TO be con-
Quoted 10 the vehicle; in which he got with
his brolher-his friends followed in anoth-
er


"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 on eth
er side, but Miss Gale, with customary de-
corum, shed tears. Pinkney endeavored
10 preserve; but slight twitching of his
mouth and eyebrows proclaimed his in
ward agitation.


"The ill-stdred bachelor having submit
ted quietly to have large bow pinned to
hs bution-hole, now walked side by side,
with Miss Gale, with firm step to the al
tar. Hesurveyedthe imposing preparations
with calmuess, and gazed, unmoved, on
the clergyman, who, assisted by the clerk;
was waiting behind the railings.


GAIL requisite preliminaries having now
been settled, and the prescribed melancho-
ly torma.iiies gone through, the usual
question was put, wilt thou have this
woman for thy wifeP To which the rash
lie then put the fatal ring upon Miss Gales
finger: the hymenial moose was adjusted;
and the poor fellow was launched into
