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WE are glad to hear that Government have consented, though tardily, to give effect to the wishes of the country, by offering to defray the expenses of the funeral of Dr. Livingstone in Westminster Abbey. The Times states that a merchant in the city of London, in view of the inability of Dr. Livingstone's family to bear the expense of the ceremonial, had already volunteered to be at the charges of this melancholy tribute of respect, but it obviously would have been unbecoming the dignity of the nation which has been honoured by the achievements of the illustrious traveller for the last honours to have been rendered him at the cost of any private person. The Southampton Town Council has resolved to receive, with fitting honours, the remains of Dr. Livingstone, which are expected to arrive at that port very shortly. The body, it is said, is to lie in state for four days in the Geographical Society's building, Saville Row.