21 DECEMBER 1872, Page 2

Mr. Disraeli has sustained a great loss in the death

on the 15th inst. of his wife, the Viscountess Beacons- field, the first author of his fortunes. Some of the daily papers appear to us to pass all bounds of decency in their criticisms on an event which is, after all, a private one, and on a lady who never interfered in public affairs ; but the Tory leader has repeatedly and publicly manifested the depth of affection which bound him to one whom he has publicly designated " a perfect wife." He has the sympathy of all England in his bereave- ment, and doubtless finds it as the remainder of mankind on such occasions do, no consolation at all. The funeral was strictly private.