'We regret to state that the Duke of Wellington experienced
on Wed- nesday an attack of disease similar to those which on some former occa-
sions have excited the deepest anxiety of the British people. It is satisfactory to know that the present is slighter than the former attacks experienced by his Grace, though, like these, it is to be ascribed chiefly to the absence of that care which his Grace's age and constitution require. On Wednesday afternoon a little after five o'clock, the noble Duke returned home, after walking for a considerable time under the influence of a hot sun. On attempting to write a note, he found himself unfitted for the task ; and the symptoms of his former indisposition became so apparent that it was thought necessary to send for Dr. Hume, who, in conjunction with Sir Henry Raiford and Sir Astley Cooper, has since that time paid unremitted attention to his Grace. Dr. Hume slept at Apsley House on Wednesday night ; but yesterday the illustrious Duke, after passing a tranquil night, was so much better that he was desirous of rising from his bed in order to attend the House of Lords on the occasion of the introduction of the Regency Bill. This, however, his Grace's physicians absolutely prohibited. The reply to our inquiries at Apsley House at twelve o'clock last night was, that his Grace's health was progressively and rapidly improving. The Marquis of Douro spent the greater part of yesterday at Apsley House, but did not remain there during last night. We need scarcely add, that yesterday the inquiries as to the illustrious Duke were numerous and anxious.--Morning Post, Friday.
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