In your judgment, could there be any thing in the appearance of the body which could lead a medical man to say that it was necessary to procure a shell immediately?—I should think not.
In case of death by Cholera Morbus, does putrefaction take place early?—I never observed it.
Mr. Justice Abbott.—Then you don't know it, either one way or other, to say how that is.
(Witness withdrew.)
EVIDENCE FOR THE DEFENCE.
Dr. Adam Neale (examined by Mr. Sergt. Pell).
I believe you are a physician at Exeter?—Yes, Sir.
Have you, in the course of your medical experience, been called upon to attend cases of Cholera Morbus?—Yes, frequently.
From what cause, in general, does Cholera Morbus arise?—It generally arises from putrid bile collected in the intestines, which is thrown off by vomiting, and diarrhœa, or purging.
Is it a disorder which is in its nature fatal?—It is the most acute disease known in Great Britain.
What do you mean by the term 'acute'?—I mean by the term acute, a disease which runs its course in the most rapid manner.
What should be the usual course of attack of Cholera Morbus as to duration, supposing the patient ultimately died of it?—It very frequently kills the patient within twenty-four hours, and if neglected or improperly treated, it kills the patient in a much shorter period.
What should you esteem a reasonable symptom of a person of the age of 64 or 65 having this complaint? what should you expect to find in a person with this complaint?—Constant vomiting and purging, attended with pain in the stomach and cramp in the legs.
