ILLNESS OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.
The alarming state of the Prince of Wales' health is occasioning the greatest excitement in England, as will be seen by the following telegrams : — London, December S. — The Queen is now with the Prince. The city is full of alarming rumors with regard to his case. Newspaper extras are issued, giving all kinds of reports. The effect on business is depressing, and stocks and all financial quotations show a decline. Consols have fallen per cent. London, December S. — The Prince of Wales is dying. The Queen is wild with grief. The Princess Alexandra is uunnturally and dangerously cnlm. Great consternation prevails. The Home Secretary has been summoned to Sandringham. The bell-ringers have assembled at Saint. Paul's, anrl will announce the tidings of the Prince's death as soon as received. London, December S, Midnight. — The sudden and unfavorable change in the condition of ihe Prince of Wales has caused a feeling of deep sorrow throughout the entire country, and manifestations of sympathy are pouring in from all sections. The excitement in London to-night is intense, and immense crowds of people have gathered in front of the newspaper and telegraph offices, anxiously seeking information concerning the condition of the Prince. All classes, including workmen, have held public meetings, nt which resolutions have been adopted, expressing the deepest sympathy for hi 3 Royal Highness. London, December 10. — The great prostration of the Prince of Wales is du6 to hemorrhage from ulcers in the intestines; it is feared that one of the intestines may be perforated: in that case he would die suddenly, like the Earl of Chesterfield. The physicians in attendance on the Prince of Wales have just issued the following bulletin: — " Sandringham, Dec. 10, 10.30 p.m. — The Prince has been restless during the evening, and there is no abatement in the dangerous symptoms of the disease." The low condition of the Prince causes the most painful anxiety, and intense excitement prevails throughout London and the kingdom generally. Sandringham, Dec. 11, 1.80 a.m. — The Prince of Wales has slept a little, but there is no change iv the symptoms of his disease.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VII, Issue 9, 10 January 1872, Page 2
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355ILLNESS OF THE PRINCE OF WALES. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VII, Issue 9, 10 January 1872, Page 2
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