The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-03-27 00:00:00

PROPOSED METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENTS.

Our readers will recollect that Mr. Arbuthnot, a few evenings
since, obtained leave to bring in a Bill into the House of Com-
mons, which was read a first time, for improving the neighbour
hood of Charing-cross. VVe at the time gave a short outline of the
plan ; but knowing this to be.a subject that materially interests the
public, we have to-day gone more into detail with regard to those
alterations, which are as follow :—To purchase the whole range of
buildings between the King's Mews and St. Martin's-lane, and
also the still larger range bounded on the north by Chandos-street.
on the south by the Strand, on the west by St. Martin's-lane, and
on the east by the paved court called Castle-court. On the first of
these pieces of ground, together with the space already obtained by
removing the Mews, houses, &c. magnificent erections and embel.
lishments of this part of the metropolis are contemplated; on the
second, an oblong square of considerable extent. 1 lie alterations
are to be directed to the improvement of the communication be.
tween the east and west ends of the town, so miserably inconve-
nient, and even hazardous in this quarter.
If our readers will suppose themselves to be looking from the
centre of Whitehall, nearly opposite the Admiralty, in the line of
the statue of Charles 1., we think we can enable them to form a
pretty clear idea of the change which will be effected on the first
site. A noble square, open on the side towards the eye, will appear
before them, 500 feet from the statue to the stables (nearly S. to N.),
and 500 between the other two sides of the quadrangle (nearly E.
to W.) Leaving Northumberland House on the right hand of the
spectator, the buildings which are an form the east side of this
square will have the noble portico of St. Martin's in their line, and
on each side of the church will be a street running eastward, parallel
to the Strand, as hereafter stated, in describing the second parcel of
land. The Royal Academy and other public buildings are to
occupy the southern extremity of this side. The north side consists
of the Mews or stables, which will be improved in their frontage.
Here are to he placed the Atheneum Club-house, the chapel far the
Ouards, the Barracks, and, at the eastern angle, the house for the
vicar of St. Martin's, towards the erection of which the present highly
esteemed incumbent, Dr. Richards, has so liberally contributed
from his private fortune. On this side, the opening will be so
framed as to leave a grand vista from Pell-mull, terminated by the
church and its splendid portico. On the north, also, it is pro.
bable that the National Gallery for pictures and statues will be
situated. The west side is already almost entirely occupied by
the Union Club.house, and the College of Physicians, &c. The
Royal Society of Literature is to have its hall in this part, the
funds for which are rapidly accruing from the voluntary sub.
scriptions of the Members of that Institution.
Carbon House will be taken down at the latter end of the ensuing
summer, and preparations are now making for the temporary re-
ception of the furniture belonging to that royal residence, till the
new Palace at Buckingham House is completed. On the ground
opened by the removal of Carbon House, many noble edifices are
to be erected, all of which will probably be occupied by our first
Nobility ; for we understand that the applications to the Crown
for sites to build upon, from individuals of that elevated rank,
already amount to a request for ten times more space than can be
granted. It is also likely that a Club-house, for the United Service
Club, enlarged, and on a much greater scale than heretofore, will
stand on this area. There is to be an opening into the Park, which
will be a striking improvement: front this, turning towards the
right, a noble row of architectural houses (we call them so, to die.
tinguish columned, porticoed, pilastered, corniced, friend. and
ornamented buildings. from plain brick or stone fronts), will face
the Canal. These wilt stand en a terrace, and stretch from the
opening (a continuation of Waterloo-place) to the Ordnance Office,
where the line will terminate. The terrace and Its superstructures
' will occupy the present gardens of Carlton House, which reach
from Spring-garden-gate to the Ordnance Office, and are now
bounded by the dead wall towards the ride in the Park. We have
not heard whether any buildings are projected on the left, towards
Spring-gardens.
Therm improvements, it is evident, must materially deteriorate
the value of the south-side of Pall-mall, which, instead of having
a view of gardens in the rear, will be built up ; indeed, we are in-
formed that the Duke of Buckingham's house would have been
sold very recently, but for this contemplated injury to ha situation.

75. That upon every general report, or report in the nature of a
general report, made by the Master to the Court, in any cause or
matter hereafter referred, the Master shail. at the oot of his report,
certify whether the decree or order has or has not been proaccutei
with reasonable diligence; and if he shall be of opinion that rea-
sonable diligence has not been used, then he shall certify the grounds
of such opinion to the Court, making such observations thereon as
he may think at.
76. That every Master be at liberty, without order, to proceed in
all matters de die in diem, at his discretion.
77. That every warrant for attendance before the Master, shall
be considered as peremptory, and the Mager shall be at liberty to
continue the attendance beyond the hour, and during such time as
he thinks proper, giving previous notice in the warrant of his in-
tention so to do ; and that he be empowered to increase the fee fo
the solicitor's attendance in proportion to the time actually occupied.
78. That where any decree or order of the Court, books, papers
or writings are directed to be produced before the Master, for the
purposes of such decree or order, it shall be in the discretion of the
Master to determine what books, papers, or writings are to be pro-
duced, and when and for how long they are to be left in his office ;
or, in case the Master shall not deem it necessary that such books,
papers, or writings should be left or deposited in his effete, then that
lie may give such directions for the inspection thereof by the parties
requiring the same, at such time anti in such manner as he shall
deem expedient.
79. That all parties, accounting before the Masters of this Court,
shall bring in their accounts to the Master in tee form of debtor
and creditor; and any of the other parties who shall not be satisfied
with the amounts so brought in, shall be at liberty to examine the
accounting party upon interrogatories, as the Master shall direct.
80. That all such accounts, when passed and settled by the
Master, shall be entered in • book to be kept for that purposE
In the Master's office, as is now the practice with respect to Re-
ceive& accounts; and with proper indexes, in order to be referred
to as occasion may require; and that the said accounts be verified
by affidavit.
81. That, if the Master's conclusions as to a matter of account
be not objected to, be do not state the account in his report, or by
way of schedule thereto, but refer to the same as entered in such
book, inserting in his report only the general balances ; but if the
Master's conclusions as to a matter of account be objected to, then
the Master is to state in his report, or by way of schedule, the
Several items of the account which form the subject of the objection.
82. That it shall be competent to the Master, if, from the nature
or extent of the accounts directed to be taken, it be expedient so to
du, to retet the same or any branch thereof, with the consent of the
parties interested, to some accountant or other person ; and the
result of such account, as found by such accountant or other person,
shall be stated by the Master in his report, in the same manner as
if the account had been taken by himself; and it shall not be com-
petent to any party to object to the said account before the Master,
or to take exceptions to the report thereupon, upon any other
ground than such as they might have proceeded upon, if the ac-
count had been taken before the Master.
83. That if such a reference is proposed in any case in which any
party is an infant, lunatic, or married woman, then, if the guardian
committeemr next friend of such person respectively, shall signify his
consent, the Master st.all consider and determine whether, in his
judgment, it is for the benefit of such infant, lunatic, or married
woman, that the accounts should be taken in the manner proposed;
and if he shall be of opinion that it will be for the benefit of such
party, then he may refer the same accordingly.
84. That in all cases in which the Master shall think fit to make
a reference of the nature here proposed, lie shall state in his report his
reasons for so doing ; and, in the cases of persons under disability,
shall also state that it was for their benefit to make such reference.
85. That no exception to a Master's report upon matters of ac-
count, in respect of any item of account, be permitted, unless such
single item, or several items depending on the same question,
shall amount to 501. or upwards ; or unless the Master shall think
fit to certify that the exception involves some principle of law or
equity, which in his judgment renders it expedient that it should
be considered by the Court.
86. That the Master, in acting upon the order of the Court, 23d
April 1796, shall be at liberty, upon the appointment of a Receiv-
er, or at any time subsequent thereto, in the place of annual pe-
riods for the delivery of the Receiver's accounts and payment of his
balances, to fix either longer or shorter periods, at his discretion ;
and when such other periods are fixed by the Master, the regula-
tions and principles of the said order shall in all other respects be
applied to the said Receivers.
117. That, in every order directing the appointment of a Receiver,
there be inserted a direction that such Receiver shall manage, as
well as set and let, with the approbation of the Master ; and that in
acting upon this direction, it shall not be necessary that a petition
be presented to the Court in the first instance, but the Master,
without special order, shall receive any proposal far the manage.
ment of the estate from the parties interested, and make his report
thereon, which report shall be submitted to the Court for confirma-
tion, in the same manner as is now done with respect to reports
upon such matters made upon a special reference.
88. That all affidavits which have been previouslymade and reed
in Court, upon any proceeding in the cause or matter, may be
used before the 31aster.
89. That where, upon an inquiry before the Master, affidavits
are received, there no affidavit in reply shall be read, except as to
new matter which may be stated in the affidavits in answer; nor
shall any further affidavits be read unless specially required by the
Master; and all affidavits shall be deemed to be sufficiently filed,
when lodged or left in the Master's Office.
90. That the Master do not receive further evidence as to any
matter depending before him, after issuing the warrant on prepar-
ing his report; but that he do not issue such warrant without
previously requiring the parties to show cause why such warrant
should not issue.
91. That no warrant to review any proceeding in the Master's
office be allowed to be taken out, except by permission of the
Master, upon special grounds to be shown to him for that purpose;
and the costs of such review, when allowed, shall be in the dis.
cretion of the Master.
92. That the Master have power, at his discretion, to examine
any witness, viva voce, and in such case the subpoena for the at-
tendance of such witness, shall, upon a note from the Master, be
issued from the subpoena office; and that the evidence upon such
viva voce examination, to be taken down by the Master, or by4he
Master's clerk, in his presence, and preserved in the Master's office.
93. That, in all mattersreferred to him, the Master beat libeety,
upon the application of any party interested. to make a separate
report or reports, from time to time, as to him shall seem expedient ;
the costs of such separate reports to be in the discretion of the Court.
94. Thal where a Master shall make a separate report of debts or
legacies,there the Master shall be at liberty to make such certificate
as he shall think fit with respect to the state of the meets ; and any
Arson interested shall thereupon be at liberty to apply to the Court
`its he shall be advised.
95. That the Master be at liberty to examine any creditor or
oar person coming in to claim before him, either upon written in-
terrogatories or viva voce, or both, as the nature of the case may
appear to him to require; the evidence upon such examination
being taken down at the time by the Master, or by the Master's
clerk in his presence, and preserved, in order that the same may be
used by the Court if necessary.
(To be continued.)

THOMAS CHARLISWAIIOs,TurnwheeI-lane, Cannon-street, merchant,
March 28, April 4, and May 6, at 10, at the Bankrupts' Court. Soac.-
tors, Messrs. Fresherld and Son, New Bank.buildings.
ROARK? RICHARDS STODDARD and MISR? NABS, Broadway, West-
minster. ironmongers, March 28, April 11, and May 6, at 11, at the Bank-
rupts' Court. Solicitor, Mr. Gresham, Barnard'r Inn.
SARAH JOHNSTON, Watling-street, painter and glazier, April I, at 11.
8, at 10, and May 6, at 10, at the Bankrupts' Court. Solicitor, Mr. B; P.
Smith, Wardrobe.piace, Doctors' Commons. -
RICHARD SMITH, Bashing, Surrey, paper-may; April 1,8, and May
6, at 9. at the Bankrupts' Court. Solicitor, Mr. Daniel Richardson,
Cheapside.
WILLIAM MISR? PRARSO, Baslnghall.street, cloth-factor, April I, 8„
at 1, and May 6, at 10, at the Bankrupts' Court. Solicitor, Mr. Carton,
High-street, Mrrylebone.
WILLIAM Batt, Fenchnrch-street, merchant, April 4, 11, and May 6,
ut 11, -ot the Bankrupts' Court. Solicitous, Mews. Gregg and Brasil,
Skinners Hall, Dowgate-hill.
Jess MAIRI• Eacucr, Liverpool, merchant, April 17, IS, and May 6,
at 12, at the George Ina, Liverpool. Solicitors, Mr. E. Chester, Staple
Inn ; and Mr. John Williams, Liverpool.
RAMVIL BILL and WILLIAM Davis, Sambrook-court, BaArtgliall-
street, factors, April 1, at 9, 11, at 10, and May 6, at 10, at the Bankr:os'
Court. Solicitors, Messrs. PuUeuandos, Fore-street, Cripplegate.