The Sun.
London, England, 1837-09-11 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR,—No sooner has the National Gallery been erected
with a view—independently of its more immediate object
—of adding to the architectural embellishments of this
great metropolis, than, it is proposed—as rumour ssserts—
to plant the fine open space in its front with trees and
shrubs, so as to conceal the building from the public view,
as if it were an object of national disgrace. That so pre-
posterous an intention should really exist would seem
incredible ; yet, it has obtained such general belief as
almost to baffle the hope that it will prove otherwise than
true, if not prevented by the timely expression of the public
indignation at such an act of folly. It were well, then, Mr.
Editor, if you and all the public prints were to remonstrate
against the execution of a project so devoid of taste.
And, as apropos to the subject, allow me to suggest an
arrangement calculated to improve the appearance of the
' building. On each side of the portico stands a pedestal
well fitted for the reception of two equestrian statues—
to one. of these, I would remove the ill-placed statue of
the venerable George the Third, near Pall-mall East.
On the other should stand a statue of the same dimen-
sions of our late patriotic King, William the Fourth, to
whom the nation owes a large debt of gratitude, its sense
of which might be evinced by a public subscription to
defray the expense of the work. I have, I trust, said
enough to enlist your powerful aid in the cause, and with
ardent hopes for its success, I remain, Mr. Editor,
Sept. 9. A LONDONNER.

We are glad to notice that the Morning- Chronicle
has seen reason to believe that a pamphlet recently put
forth under the title of " Domestic Prospects of the Coun-
try under the New Parliament," is not quite what it was
presumed to be—namely, a veritable sketch of the future
course of Ministerial .proceedings. It was indeed high time
to correct the overflow of attachment emanating from the
friend—if friend he were—who declared the Ballot, ex-
tended Suffrage, National Education—all the leading ques-
tions which have formed the grand demarcations of party,
should be considered as of small comparative moment when
placed beside the prolonged existence of Lord Melbourne's
Administration. Until the meeting of Parliament, which
cannot be far distant, it were, we conceive, premature to
round any discussion upon the intentions of Government.
In the meantime, we feel bound to disbelieve the allegation,
direct or implied, that Lord Melbourne will frustrate the
hopes of the people. If we have a fear, it is not that Ministers
will open the Parliamentary campaign with an anti-popular
policy, but that they will be unprovided with any
scheme of procedure which can merit the name of policy.
Surely, they will not bestow that designation on acts that
almost necessarily accompany the mere retention of office.
The more obsequious adherents of the powers that be ap-
pear exceedingly sensitive as, to the movements of all who,
in contravention of their own peculiar notions of political
propriety, outstrip the views of Reforming progress as-
signed to the Administration. If these persons wish to
profit by wholesome counsel, they will turn their solicitude
to an opposite direction. The chivalry of Liberalism will
find quite enough to do in encountering the desperadoes of
the Tory gang, without expending its fire upon its natural
allies. The course of Government is by no means difficult.
The people are not impatient for the advancement of fit-
vourite legislative schemes—nor do they long for the grati-
fication of a morbid appetite for novelty—but they desire,
and rightly, some assurance that the ruling power shall not
remain passive to their best interests, anlthat, in support.
ing it, they may repose on the conviction that it is earnestly
disposed to promote, to the best of its ability, the correc-
tion of abuses, and the equalisation of rights.—Hull Ad-
vertiser.

The King of Hanover will not go to Berlin to be
present at the great military manwuvres. His Majesty
and the King of Wirtemberg had both been invited, but
the cholera having broken out there, the King of Prussia
thought it his duty to write to both their Majesties that,
under existing circumstances, he could not expect them to
expose themselves to personal danger, and it is not believed
that either of the Royal guests will visit the Prussian capi-
tal for the present.