the late Duke of Wellington. To whose
glorious memory be all true honor while
England lasts!

We earnestly submit to our readers that
there is, and that there can be, no kind of
honor in such a revival; that the more truly
great the man, the more truly little the
ceremony; and that it has been, from first to
last, a pernicious instance and encouragement
of the demoralising practice of trading in
Death.

It is within the knowledge of the whole
public, of all diversities of political opinion,
whether or no any of the Powers that be,
have traded in this Death—have saved it up,
and petted it, and made the most of it, and
reluctantly let it go. On that aspect of the
question we offer no further remark.

But, of the general trading spirit which,
in its inherent emptiness and want of
consistency and reality, the long-deferred State
Funeral has appropriately awakened, we will
proceed to furnish a few instances all faithfully
copied from the advertising columns of
The Times.

First, of seats and refreshments. Passing
over that desirable first-floor where a party
could be accommodated with "the use of a
piano"; and merely glancing at the decorous
daily announcement of "The Duke of Wellington
Funeral Wine," which was in such high
demand that immediate orders were necessary;
and also "The Duke of Wellington Funeral
Cake," which "delicious article" could only
be had of such a baker; and likewise "The
Funeral Life Preserver," which could only be
had of such a tailor; and further "the
celebrated lemon biscuits," at one and fourpence
per pound, which were considered by the
manufacturer as the only infallible assuagers
of the national grief; let us pass in review
some dozen of the more eligible opportunities
the public had of profiting by the occasion.

LUDGATE HILL.—The fittings and arrangements
for viewing this grand and solemnly imposing
procession are now completed at this establishment, and
those who are desirous of obtaining a fine and extensive
view, combined with every personal convenience and
comfort, will do well to make immediate inspection of the
SEATS now remaining on hand.

FUNERAL, including Beds the night previous.—
To be LET, a SECOND FLOOR, of three rooms, two
windows, having a good view of the procession. Terms,
including refreshment, 10 guineas. Single places, including
bed and breakfast, from 15s.

THE DUKE'S FUNERAL.—A first-rate VIEW
for 15 persons, also good clean beds and a sitting-room
on reasonable terms.

SEATS and WINDOWS to be LET, in the best
part of the Strand, a few doors from Coutts's banking-
house. First floor windows, £8 each; second floor, £5 10s.
each; third floor, £3 10s. each; two plate-glass shop
windows, £7 each.

SEATS to VIEW the DUKE of WELLINGTON'S
FUNERAL. Best position of all the route, no obstruction
to the view. Apply Old Bailey. N.B. From the
above position you can nearly see to St. Paul's and to
Temple-bar.

FUNERAL of the late Duke of WELLINGTON.—
To be LET, a SECOND FLOOR, two windows, firing
and every convenience. Terms moderate for a party. Also
a few seats in front, one guinea each. Commanding a view
from Piccadilly to Pall-mall.

FUNERAL of the DUKE of WELLINGTON.—
The FIRST and SECOND FLOORS to be LET,
either by the room or window, suited to gentlemen's families,
for whom every comfort and accommodation will be provided,
and commanding the very best view of this imposing
spectacle. The ground floor is also fitted up with commodious
seats, ranging in price from one guinea. Apply on
the premises.

THE DUKE'S FUNERAL.—Terms very moderate.
—TWO FIRST FLOOR ROOMS, with balcony and
private entrance out of the Strand. The larger room
capable of holding 15 persons. The small room to be let for
eight guineas.

THE DUKE'S FUNERAL.—To be LET, a
SHOP WINDOW, with seats erected for about 30,
for 25 guineas. Also a Furnished First Floor, with two
large windows. One of the best views in the whole range
from Temple-bar to St. Paul's. Price 35 guineas. A few
single seats one guinea each.

THE FUNERAL PROCESSION of the DUKE of
WELLINGTON.—Cockspur-street, Charing-cross,
decidedly the best position in the whole route, a few
SEATS still DISENGAGED, which will be offered at
reasonable prices. An early application is requisite, as
they are fast filling up. Also a few places on the roof. A
most excellent view.

FUNERAL of the Late DUKE of WELLINGTON.
—To be LET, in the best part of the Strand, a
SECOND FLOOR, for £10; a Third Floor, £7 10s.,
containing two windows in each; front seats in shop, at one
guinea.

THE DUKE'S FUNERAL.—To be LET, for 25
guineas to a genteel family, in one of the most
commanding situations in the line of route, a FIRST FLOOR,
with safe balcony, and ante-room. Will accommodate 20
persons, with an uninterrupted and extensive view for all.
For a family of less number a reduction will be made.
Every accommodation will be afforded.

But above all let us not forget the

NOTICE TO CLERGYMEN.—T. C. Fleet-street,
has reserved for clergymen exclusively, upon condition
only that they appear in their surplices, FOUR FRONT
SEATS, at £1 each; four second tier, at 15s. each; four
third tier, at 12s. 6d.; four fourth tier, at 10s.; four fifth tier,
at 7s. 6d.; and four sixth tier, at 5s. All the other seats are
respectively 40s., 30s., 20s., 15s., 10s.

The anxiety of this enterprising tradesman
to get up a reverend tableau in his shop-window
of four-and-twenty clergymen all on
six rows, is particularly commendable, and
appears to us to shed a remarkable grace on
the solemnity.

These few specimens are collected at
random from scores upon scores of such
advertisements, mingled with descriptions
of non-existent ranges of view, and with
invitations to a few agreeable gentlemen who
are wanted to complete a little assembly of
kindred souls, who have laid in abundance
of "refreshments, wines, spirits, provisions,
fruit, plate, glass, china," and other light
matters too numerous to mention, and who
keep "good fires." On looking over them we
are constantly startled by the words in large
capitals, "WOULD TO GOD NIGHT OR BLUCHER
WERE COME!" which, referring to a work of
art, are relieved by a legend setting forth how