THE PRINCE OF WALES.

Lake County Press, Issue 33, 19 January 1872, Page 2

THE PRINCE OF WALES.

The following tolegran a which we 'alee from the 'Aha California of December 12th, convey additional information to that already published by us : London, December 11th 5 a.m —lt is manifest from the actions of sympathy everywhere, and the pra>ers for the Prince of Wales, that th< symptoms of death are Very imminent, and" that hopes of his recovery have been ahaiuioned. The Queen and Prince.-s Alexandra are bearing the fatigue well, and the latter hardly leaves the sick oooin. SaNljringiiam, December l!th. The only special bulletins of the con-' dition of the Prince of Wales iasmd to-j day are. the following : 8 a. m.—The Prince passed a restless night, and there had been a further recur- I reuee of graver symptoms in his state, and he continues in a pi\ curious condition, but the symptoms are unaltered since the last bulletin was received. The telegraph to Sandriugham, has been closed to the general public, because the wire was burdened with messages to the Queen from charlatans quacks, and officious persons tendering medical advice. ' An unofficial telegram, dated 1 p. m. says :It is evident from the distress which prevails there, that the last hours of the Prince are approaching. The whole household has been thrown into the deepest gloom by the words of the speci d messenger who left the sick chamber shortly after, noon with despatches for London. He declared, unreservedly, that he did not expect to find his Royal Highness living when he returned. It is evident that all hope is abandoned. Prayers for the recovery of the Prince were yesterday offered in the Anglican and Ko*uaii Catholic churches, the Jewish synagogues, a.id dissenting chape Is. There are profound widespread feelings of grief and uneasiness ; business is almos. wholly suspended throughout the country. The morning aud evening papers issue editions every hour, and the official buile.ins are surrounded by great crowds of anxious, silent people. It is reported that, with one exception, the Prince has been unconscious since the first of the mouth. 5 p. m.—The Prince was very restless dnpinc the afie , " r> oon hii tvrhar"tHfvn ij not increasing. London, December 12th. 5 a. m.—The Prince of Wales, according to an official despatch just received from Sandringham, passed a very restless night There are no signs of improvement in his condition, aud death is imminent at any time during to-day from suffocation. His strength is not so good, and what sleep he has is followed by reatkssness and unquiet. The chest symptoms are bad. The Princess Alexandra is greatly exhausted. The Princess Royal Victoria, wife of the Crown Prince of Germany, is, hourly expected at Sandringham. The Prince is threatened with inflummation of the lungs. The excitement iu Loudon and the provinces is greater than during the Crimean war.

LAKE DISTRICT RACES. The opening day at this meeting was highly successful. The events on the card wore hotly con tested, *and the racing good. There was a large attendance on the ground. The weather was everything that could be desired, and a really enjoyable day was spent. We append the result of the day’s programme : Maiden Plate, 25 sovs—Open to ell Provincial horses, that have never won an advertised prize. Distance one and a-half miles. Weight for age. C. 0. Hoy es’ ch g, Swaggerer, 5 years (F. Foote) I J. Cowan’s bg Hermit, 6 years (Grey) ... 2 L. Grant’s g g Kangaroo, 4 years 3 This race lay between Hermit and Swaggerer, about the former long odda was offered during the race ; but Swaggerer came up the straight with a grand rush, and lauded a victor. Town Plate, 60 sovs, with a sweep of 3 sovs each added—Town Plate weights for age. Distance two miles. Second horse to save his stakes. E. Pritchard’s b g Patch, 4 years (Goodman) 1 R. Dagg’s ch g Excelsior, aged (Swan) 2 Gazelle -was scratched. Patch and Excelsior kept well together the lirst mile, but the former gradually drew away, and passed the winning post first. Brunette was in high favor for this race, but the rein was kept too tight ou ; she was not let out to win—it is supposed in view of coming events to-day, Wakattp Handicap, 23 sovs—Open to district horses only. Distance two miles. G. Atkins’ ch m Flora, 5 years, 7st 81b (Holt) ...A 1 J. Braden’s g m Nelly Grey, aged, Bst 121b 2 T- Kinross’ hr hj Ivanhoe, 6 yra, Bst .. 3 Banshee and Tussock were scratched. This was a very good race, and ‘caused some excitement, Flora ran well throughout, hotly pressed by Nelly. Ivanhoe rau u game horse. A protest was entered by die owner of Nelly Grey, hut was disaliOWtd. Handicap Hurdle Race, 40 sovs—One and a-half mile heats, over five flights of hurdles. L. Grant's Pretender, 6 years, 9st 101b (Swan) ’ l i A. Patters' n's bra Maid o’ the Mill, 6 years, 9st 101b ( Williams) 2 0 Patch and Gamecock were scratched—thus leaving the field to Pretender and the Maid. The horse kept up bi> will-earned reputation as u hurdle-racer, winning as [he liked, and taking hia jumps like “ a bird.” J he Hack Selbog Race, of 20 sov.s was won hv Smith’s Gamec-ck (ridden by B. Laverty). The winner was sold for £3O. SECOND DAY. There was a good attendance of vis tors on the ground including, a large number of ladies. The refreshment booth-*, under the management <>f Mr ,1. Henderson, lesseeof the Prince of Wales Hotel, Queenst >vrn, wore well patronised, and the resuit will no doubt b ■ highly satisfactory to tire caterer. As o i the firs; day, the various races were again well contested, fair fields starting for all tiie events. The following are the results of the second day’s racing : Hack Hurdle Race of 2f> sovs—One and a-half mile heats. Over 5 flights of hurdles- Open to district horses only. This race was won easily by Wills’ bay hur.-.e Dull Juan ; Rodney second. Lake District Handicap, of 75 sovs— Open to all Provincial horses. Distance two and a-holf miles. Patterson’s hj g Biugundy, Bst 1 Dagg’s ch g Excelsior, 7st 7ib 2 Foi this, the race of the meeting, P’oretop was the favorite, and was backed to win easily. The race, however, proved a gift to Burgundy, who won hands down. A good deal of money therefore changed hands. Ladies Purse, of 25 sovs—Open to all Provincial horses. Gentlemen riders ; welter weights. One mile and a half. Pritchard’s b g Patch 1 Grant’s c g Pretender 2 This was a good race, hut Mr Smitham, who piloted the winner, rode well, and lauded the Purse by a couple of lengths. Trotting Race, of 15 sovs—Three miles —weight, Hist up. Atkins’ Nancy 1 Glen’s Polly 2 There were a number of entries for this race, but it lay between the two mures— Polly’s chance being spoiled by her breaking once. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs—One mile and a half. Ryan’s Brunette 1 Dagg’s Excelsior , 2 On Saturday a number of improvised races were got up, including a Hack , Selling Race, Hospital Race, and Hack Hurdle Race. The first was won by Wild Rose, the second by Brunette, and the last by Tonic.