HORRID TRAGEDY IN PRIVATE LIFE!

22.—A JOKE DRAWN BY THACKERAY, THE POINT OF WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN DISCOVERED. 1847.

In a later part of this article Mr. Punch's treatment of Disraeli's great rival Gladstone will be illustrated.

DOMESTIC BLISS.

Wife of your Bussum. "Oh! I don't want to interrupt you, dear. I only want some money for Baby's socks—and to know whether you will have the mutton cold or hashed."

23.—A PICTURE OF DOMESTIC BLISS. 1847.

MR. JOHN BULL AFTER AN ATTACK OF INCOME-TAX.

24.—A SKETCH BY DOYLE. 1848.