The Sun.
London, England, 1825-03-29 00:00:00

hood contended that they had a right of way through the Mews,
and if it were to continue a barrack they would endeavour to
enforce their claim, but if the noble building were to be con-
.verted into a national picture gallery, the public would no
doubt relinquish what they considered their right.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER replied, that
there were many reasons for converting what was formerly the
Stable in the Kiag'lt Mews into a Barrack. The area of the
square to be formed there would,• as formerly, be open to the
public. It seemed to him that the Honourable Member spoke
rathertoo highly of the- front of the Stables. It was designed
by Kent, and certainly was a fine pile of building, but it did
not deserve such- extravagant praise. Although easily con-
vertible into a barrack, -it would hardly be possible to alter the
stables so as to form them into a Picture Gallery worthy of the
Works of Art to. be exhibited there.

3lr. CROKER said, that the Royal Society was placed in a
most disgraceful situation. They were now in possession of a
Most valuable library, which, in fact, the members could not
get at, for, on account or there being no room, the books were
packed up in boxes and cases. If the room that was now ap-
propriated to the reception of pictures were adopted for the
purpose of receiving the library, it would be matter of great
advantage ; and he . could say, from his experience as a Di-
rector for many years, that the Society were not able to do
their duty to the public in the apartment in which they now
were.

Mr. W. SMITH said, that that part of Somerset House
next the water was in a most disgraceful situation from its un-
finished state.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said, he had
directed Mr. Smirke the architect to prepare plans for the finish-
ing of that part of the building.
STAMP DUTIES.

Mr. BROGDEN brought up the Report of the Committee
on the Stamps and Customs Consolidation Bill.
Mr. HUSKISSON said, he did not mean to bring in any
specific Bill on thiss.stibjeo, as all the matters of it would be
-incorporated in a Bill 'of (leneral Consoldition, which his
Right Honourable Friend the;•Chancellor of the Exchequer
would. bring in.
CANADA.

The Rouse then went into a Committee on the Report of a
Committee formerly moved, which Committee reported that
leave should be given to bring in a Bill for the purpose of
altering and amending the sth of his present Majesty with re-
spect to the Trade of Lower Canada, and for the purpose of
annexing a part of the coast of' Labrador to the Government of
Lower Canada.—Leave given.
THE GAME LAWS.

The House then resolved itself into a Committee on the
Game Laws. After all the clauses were gone through, re-
ceiving some interlocutory remarks from several Members,
Mr. DENISON moved that a clause be inserted; altering
ansl repealing so much of the 3d of William and Mary, as in-
demnified game-keepers, warreners, and park-keepers, from
the consequences of killing poachers who resisted, after hue
and cry raised.
Several other clauses were then proposed and agreed to, and
the House having resumed, the Report was brought up, and
ordered to be received to-morrow.—The other Orders of the
Day were then disposed of, and the House adjourned at Half-
past Eleven.

ROMAN CATROLICS.