Iago on the Great Sermon Question.

Good name in Mayor or Parson, dear my public,

Is the immediate jewel of their souls.

Who steals my sermon, steals trash; 'tis something, nothing;

'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been mouthed by dozens;

But he who "splits" on me as plagiarist,

Robs me of that which is no good to him,

And leaves me poor—in credit.


"WHEREVER WE WANDER," &c.—A new book of advice for intending Travellers has recently been published, entitled, "Where to Stay." It is both ornamental and useful; but so much depends on ways and means, that, after careful consideration, Mr. Punch, when asked "Where to Stay," considers the safest answer will always be, "At home."