§ Mr. Alderman Wood moved, "That an humble address be presented to his majesty, praying that he will order to be forthwith laid before this House the Magistrates' Journal and Keeper's occurence book, from 1808 to the present time." The motion was opposed by Mr. Dickinson, on the ground of its being an interference with private property; and supported by Mr. Bennet, sir. F. Burdett, and Mr. Denman. Mr. Secretary Peel stated, that he had given orders for a prosecution against Bridle, the late keeper of the prison, and that he had also directed eminent surveyors to examine and report upon the present site and state of the prison. He therefore hoped the alderman would, withdraw his motion, as well as the general one for inquiry which stood for Wednesday next. Mr. Dawson and Mr. Estcourt spoke to the same effect; and Mr. Tynte vindicated the conduct of some of the magistrates, against whom he thought so general a charge ought not to be made, as he was convinced that many were not implicated in the transactions complained of. The motion was withdrawn.