21 AUGUST 1847, Page 15

NATiowsl, GALLERY.—The rumour which has prevailed for some time, that

Mr. Vernon intended to present his fine collection of pictures to the nation is now a certainty, that gentleman having placed it at the Immediate disposal of the Trustees of the National Gallery. Consisting for the most part of modern works, this collection will form the nucleus of a really national gallery of British art, which the Trustees will now feel compelled to increase. One other advantage likely to result from this gift is an early alteration at the National Gallery. Its enlargement has commenced; but a fresh building must be found sufficiently large to encourage constant donations, or the Boyal Academy must be provided for else- where.—Builder.