The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-12-23
From the Spirit Of the Times.


From the Spirit of the Times,
The Bua Of the Prince Of WsLes-fH and thrilling
AccCuRL-lhs following account OF the birth Of the
IIlnce of Wales extract from letter to legal
gentlemen Of this city, from gentleman of the Bed
Chamber Il was brought out by the Acadia
During the Of November last the most intense
excitement prevailed, not only am ing the attendants
anG dnnlescs of the Palace, but throughout all Lon
dom This feeling Of overwhelming interest was shared
by all classes, BY the common aborer and artisan,
well Os The rich merchant and the lord. male heir 10
t. the crown was hourly expected. Business was en-
tely suspended during the day, aud on all side, from
every lip and tongue, yon heard the murmursd names
"IIer Majesty" Price Albert, The Young Prince,
BY sort Of propheuo perception, everybody seemed
to think, nay to know, that the coming infant would
be prince.
At an early hour, the whole cabinet repaired to the
Palace. There they waited during the entire day, in
all anteGhamber adjoining the room where her Majesty
lay surrounded by attendants ln this ante chamber
might be the venerable Archbishop Of Canterbury
castdg looks full of interest at the Duke Of
Wellington, with his determined leatues aud PROM.
nent nose and between them, with thought aud
ty upon his brow sat the a5aciouS statesman, Sir RO
bert Peel. And here during the course Of the whoS
day, from p NJ. to 20 minutes past s, the patriotic
and self denying Wellington, the slatesman-ke Peel
and the venerable Archbishop together with Lord
Abgncr and the other members Of the cabinet waited
patiently without any other reirsshnent than ahamperOf
champagne, and small piece of turkey, and haunch
Of Venison, which brought in the ante on d
plate, by Maurice X. P. Trewlaney, ESQ.,. Gentleman
Groom Of the bed chamber. This is the gentleman
from whose letter extract this history Of the affair,
In the middle Of the ante.Chamber there was erect
ed small square table, rather altar, covered with
dropping olds of white satin, which descended 10 the
heo with edge of the richest gold lace. This altar
had been ereCd. with every regard to spendor and
inement 1t intended the sacred spot where his
Highuess the Prince of Wales, should first open his
eyes upon his loving subjects
At O'clock P. NJ. the members of the cabinet
were still in patient attendance. Sounds of hustle and
confusion were heard in the adjoining chamber. The
Archbishop of Canterbury was observed 10 cross his
right leg his left and lean upon the shoulder fine
Duke of Wellington liz the eagerneSs OF his attention.
He inquired in whisper Of Mr.. Trewawney iiEthe
hundred cannona on the tower were all ready, wlIeh-
or the prmng placed near the touch holes of the
thunder.tO tOngued weapons, designed to convey the
news Of the birth of a Prince 10 the grateful of
Britain. This being answered in the Affirmative his
Grace was pleased 10 inquire into the condition of the
ropes and halynrdS, which intended to raise the
flags upon every owerin all London. These it appear
ed were all right. The next inquiry of his Grace
directed as TO the stale Of health enjoyed by the Sections
of the various parishssl Whether they oble to
pull the bells other several churches sufficiently loud
or whether the sound of the bells would not reach fur
ther than the Chevlo Hills, which divide England from
Scotland. Mr., TreWOwney was about to reply, when
n tap was heard at tho door, leading into the Queens
private chamber. 1t was quick sudden tap. In
Minute the lace Of his royal hghness, prince Albert ap>
peared through the half oIen door, and he beckoned
significantly 10 the venerable Archbishop. The rever-
erend father IN God, lurredy on his feet and
disappeared into the Queens chamber.
The Duke of Welllngton Sir Robert Peel, aud the
other members of the cabinet ware in a brealhGSs
state of excitement.
In an instant, his Grace the Duke Of Canterbury
rushed into the ante.room. holding bundle Of The
finest flannel Of rsdcolor III his hands, together with
some linen, edged with gold.
This bundle his Grace deposited upon the altar bOs
fore mentioned and the features of the Duke
peerod ever Of hia shoulders, Sir Robert Peel look
ed over the other, aud the members of the Cabinet
clustered around. 1t was exciting although solemn
moment. The venerable Archbishop cast his eyes p
ously upwards towards the large chandelier, and then
coughing auGhly proceeded to unolI the flannel and
| for ihe next moment all vague and indstnct
'fIeaven be praised" exclaimed SIR Robert in the
intensity of his feelings what healthy head Of red
har..
1t has the real German physiognomyr cried Prince
] Albert; the true coburg countenancel'
"What is it, crel the noble Duke. with all the n-
tense interest Of the moment embodied in his manly
| face; what is III what Is IT.
His Grauce of Canterbury eagerly unroIled the fam
| mel little further and presently solemn sight was
| exhibited. There was the reverend father STOPPING
slowly down, Presently he raised his head aud hands
! ohd exclaimed a-"Good Heaucns-its a 6Oy'
"A boyl shouted Wellington, let me see, let me see
let me see
"A boyl Goot got shouted Prince Albert falling into
small provncalism in the joy of the momcnt Fire
the guns, raise the fagsl ring the bellSl A boy!'
"A boy!' exclaimed Lord Ahgner, and the cry was
echoed by every member of the cabinet, boy boy,
a boy!
| hundred canLons gave :ne news to LondOn-The
people in all the theatres rose and gave three cheers
for the royal prince of Wales. An actress and lit
lie boy in the pit at Drury Lane uted at the sume mo-
meut with sudden joy. An ole lady w,' picked up in
street by ono of the police in strong convul'ions The
convi,,s in New gate gave nine cheers for the royal
| prince and liberty. r.
man who was to be hung on the morrow joined
in the cry. His shout Long life to the Prince of
| WassP
Far aud wide tho joy extended. The starving pop.
ulaon of Manchester joined in the wild huzza. 'Hur
rah.' they shouted "Hurrah for the Prince of Wales!
He will:sOnd US all 10 Botany Bay God bless hnl
Thus it happened, the solemn advent Of the Prince
of Wales The deep interest Of the occasion, the dig
! ni,y of the Archbshop's looks when inspecting the
sex of the ehild the joy ofthe people when it was
nornsed that the new conner had arrived all these
make us blush for the pannesS and simplicity Of our
republican government.
an Ertraragant Prince The Parliament Of Eng
land can expend thousands of pounds on single ind-
vidua while they will not Appropriate ono penny TO re-
leye the great mass of the People from starvation, beg
7, uinup pVtra lrnnot Tho mn