The Statue.-Equestrian Statues have usually been placed in the centre of public squares, but, in one of such large dimensions, no common sized object could be sufficiently distinguished; it was, therefore, very judiciously determined (by a committee) to place the fine statue of the late Duke of Bedford, now preparing by the ingenious Mr. Westmacot, on one side of the square facing Bloomsbury, and forming an appropriate perspective, as seen through the vista of the streets crossing the two squares. This pedestrian statue, supported by a group of four figures, on a lofty pedestal, will be of sufficient magnitude for the breadth of the vista; though it would have been lost in the middle of so large a square. Much of the effect of this splendid ornament will depend on its back-ground; for, although the white pedestal may be relieved by the shrubs immediately behind it, the bronze figures should be seen opposed to the sky. This is a circumstance which I hope will be attended to in the future pruning of those trees in the grove behind it.
