The Sun.
London, England, 1825-09-06 00:00:00

HYDE PARK.

Mn;. EDITOR-It A;;; nut without surprize,
may say astonishment, and indeed a much stronger
sentiment, that I read aparagraph* in your Paper
of the 31st ult. stating that " the projected alte-
rations connected with the Lodge at Hyde Park
Corner are now expected to be resumed and
completed without delay, in consequence of the re-
turn of the Duke of WELLINGTON, whose grounds
are to be extended or limited, as may be agreed
upon by the'Noble Duke and the Ranger -of the
Park." 'l'he' two Parks have generally' been
deemed NATIONAL PROPERTY, and have been
styled " The lungs of the metropolis," and does
it depend on the Ranger of Hyde Park whether
the People are to be deprived of that fine open
space which contributes so much to the pleasure
and health-of the public. We know that on -a
recent occasion, when it was reported that new
buildings were to be erected in St. James's Park,
the public became alarmed at the design, of
abridging the space -which they had so long en-
joyed, and that his Majesty was graciously pleased
to- have it signified to the People that no such
design was in contemplation. Hyde Park is a
more extensive field for enjoyment and the
advantage of salubrity. What, Sirs does it
depend on the- Ranger of Hyde Park whe-
ther .the Noble Duke is to be .gratified with
augmented space at the ex pence of the
Public? Is the Ranger to do what his Majesty
graciously informed the r-
Public that he had
no intention to do ? surprizing-that none of
your brother Journalists have taken up this sub-
ject, and entered their protest against such an
infringement of Public rights at the will of a
Servant of the Crown ; and I trust that you will
insert this letter without delay, as it may excite
general notice, and prevent n•measure of so in-
jurious a tendency. have only to add, 'that
there seems to be no reason for removing the en.
trance -into Hyde Park, or the-Turnpike at Hyde
Park Corner, at least no good reason has been
stated, and suspicion may arise that the whole
plan may be considered as a job for the benefit
of, individuals, aud not of the Public.
Richmond, Sept- 3. PUBMUS.
The paragraph alluded to- was taken from • one of the
Morning Papers.

THE NEW C Ot: :ITS AT W ESTM IN ST Elt.—As
Michaelmas Terni approaches, the barristers, attorneys, and
ethers, make inquiry respecting the progress of the New Courts
erecting near Westminster EA. After some delay, occasion-
ed by alteration of the first building, the work has proceeded
with as much expedition as circumstances would allow. The
inconvenience which the Judges have so long suffered in tem-
porary Courts, is likely to be soon removed, as the King's
Bench and Common Pleas, in the opinion of the workmen now.
employed, will be ready by November. The Common Pleas,
which is in a more forward state than the King's Bench, ap-
pears to be built and fitted up like the old Court, though it is
larger than it was, and there is some difference in the architec-
tural ornaments. The canopy over the Bench is new in carv-
ing and design. There is a door on the right of the Judges
which leads from the Bench to apartments intended for their
accommodation. The Jury Box, and that for the Witnesses
stand as before, and the seats for the Serjeants at Law, in front
of the Judges, are enclosed by a circular partition of oak. The
old evils, want of space and light, are likely to be the subject
of complaint. The Royal Arms are displayed over the Bench
in good style. These High Courts of Record, when finished,
will still occupy the site upon which they (have stood since the
reign of Edward HI.

BALLOON ASCENT.--Mr. Glt AIIAM, accom-
panied by Miss DAwsoN, made abeuutiful ascent from the gas
barks at Kendal, on Tuesday last, at half-past five o'clock.
After remaining in the atmosphere one hour and five minutes,
They easily effected a landing at the foot of Murton Pike, about
four miles from Appleby, and 29 ntiles from . Kendal, on the
estate of Lord GRAwr fiAzd.

An American Journalist gravely relates that
" numerous fish have been found floating upon
the waters of the Scuykill, supposed to have died