LONDON is indeed a surprising city; and from its extent, the number of houses it contains, the never-ceasing bustle of its streets, and the appearance of affluence which everywhere prevails, must seem so even to a casual observer. Before a perfect idea of it, however, can be obtained,— before its immensity and importance can be understood and appreciated, it must be examined in detail, and viewed in all its various relationships. We must look at its inhabitants, and their modes of life; investigate its trade and commerce, its monetary system, and internal government; we must have a knowledge of the means adopted for supplying its inhabitants with food, and of the many other vast and complicated operations continually going on for the general protection and advantage :-and the points of

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