The Sun.
London, England, 1814-07-26 00:00:00

WORKS IN TIM PARKS.

Mr. Bfiti'"i:rETT wished to ask the Chancellor of
the'ExcheOer if
,he had given his sanction to the
works now carrying on in the Parks. Tne ex-
pence of the fleet in the Sefpentine River was said
to :aluma to 60001. ; and it was to he apprehend-
ed -that the'sur that had at first been stated would
loA`rdly cower the expence the various erections.
It had been also said, t:hat it was intended to de-
prive the public of part of that shady walk_ which
they had so long ettioveir. -
The CH :tzcci..t.ott of the ExcnEo.uEn could not
give•his guarantee for anvt stimates that did not
vorne from his own office. No audio! ity had been
given b the Treasury to make any enct:oachtuent
upon tlut 14141, and it was -not likely that any
steps would be taken upon the subject before next
Session, •

'AIII.WTNN wished td know when the fire-works
would4ake place, as the day originally fixed had
been long since past.

Lord CASTIAREAGU said, that it Would be a
matter of satisfaction to the public, that nothing
was left-to the Tlon.,Gentlemen opposite as a sub-
ject of reprehension, except the fire-works and
the.buildings in the Parks. He was not so much
in the 'confidence of those emplciycd about the
fire-works 0 to be able tri fix with certainty the
day when they would take place ; thou& lie
hoped they would give satisfaction to all., as no-
thing more had been done than was warranted by
the occasion.

• Me. WHITBREAD.---`Phis was the first instance
of expence incurred that had' been- disavowed i;y
the proper Officer ; for the House lia.!,been'told,
that the Lord Chamberlain knew no npire about
it than any-Gentleman xvtioi might lake a ride in
the Park. This was truly no gracious mode of
pioceeding as to the House of Commons, arid as
a matter of precedent was of great importance, :AS
the Treasury has disclaimed all concern with the
transaction ; and though every thing might be
very proper, and done in the very best way, still
there must he a responsible Officer, to Whom the
House were to. look. It would appear from what
had fallen from tlit Chancellor ot the Exchequer,
that it was intended next SessiMr.to make a gar-
den of part of the Park. In such cases, the only
controul in the hands .of Parliament was, not to
pay the money. By the timethe fireworks would
be ready for exhibition,, almost every llotty would
be out of town. Even London itself would have.
gone out of. town. It was undoubtedly- time -to
be informed when the fireworks would be let off,,
-as the public was told to go to the Lottery-offices
and purchase tickets. He hoped the -fireworks
would be better than the programme, else they ,
woillti be of a soi:ry cast., In conclosion, every
thing might be perfectly right, but still, if
longer delayed, the audience ivo-uld be all gone—
(A laugh).
• Mr, WYNNE thought, that if ,any attempt should.
be made to curtail the Park, he should, as had
been done on a similar occasion by 'the late Mr.
Vyndham, move an Address to the Prince Regent,
in order. to prevent it._

e CHNNGELLOR of the ENCHEQUER said', that
no'such intention was entertained.
Mr. WHITBREAD (across the table) —When will
the fire-works be let off?

The. Princes of Wales's Annuity Bill was read a third time
and passed.
A Message from the Lords announced their Lordships' as-
sent, with amendments, to the Corruption of Blood, and Pe-
nalty for High-Treason, Bills.
Sir S. ROMMLY said, though he' did not approre of the
amendments, he should not oppose them. The aniendnients
were accordingly agreed to, and the Bills sent back to their
Lordships.
Mr.-ARBUTLINOT presented an account of the Revenue,
from July 1813, to Jt;,ly 18'14, and also an account of the pro-
duce of the Customs and .Excise.