The Sun.
London, England, 1848-02-09 00:00:00

COURT OF ALDERMEN.

Yesterday Alderman CHALLIS brought up the re-
port of the Gaol Committee and the plans of Mr.
Bunning for the New house of Correction. The
estimate for the building was 80,0001. No division
had taken place in the committee, every one of its
members being actuated by a desire to prepare a plan
which might afford opportunity for carrying out every
improved form of discipline. The worthy alderman
then took a survey of the stato of Newgate some
years ago, and vindicated the conduct of the city
magistrates in their plan for the reformation of cri.
minals, and after some further observations, concluded
by moving that the report should be read.

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Mr. Alderman SIDNEY felt great pleasure in agree-
ing with what Mr. Alderman Challis had said.
The report and Mr. Bunning's estimate were then
read. It is a documedt of some length, and sets forth
the details of the plan and the approval of Sir G.
Grey, contained in a letter dated Whitehall, Jan. 29,
1840, signed " S. M. Phillipps," and addressed to Mr.
Bunning, together with suggestions and recommen•
dations as to the arrangements of the infirmary, the
prisoners' visiting-rooms, yards for exercise, &c.
Mr. Alderman MUSGROVE moved that it be re-
ceived and returned back to the committee to be
carried into effect, and described the advantages
which would result from the erection of the proposed
building. The greatest praise was due to Mr. Bun-
ning for his admirable plan, which had met with the
high approbation of the members of her Majesty's
Government.
Alderman COPELAND seconded the motion for the
reception of the report and plans of Mr. Bunning.
Alderman GIBBS thought the report, which ap-
peared to be only signed by four members, should
be maturely taken into consideration by the Court
before it obtained its sanction. lie wished for the
swuebjlleacts,
which, after a few words from Alderman WILSON,
was agreed to.
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somewhat peculiarly interested in the inquiry, was
present to watch the proceedings ; as also Mr. Super-
intendent 13ilson, of the K division of police, at the
request of the Commissioners of Police.
On the investigation being re-opened, Mrs. Sarah
Westmore, of No. 1, Brook-street, Ratcliffe, was
called. She said she had known the deceased for
several years past. On the Tuesday previous to Mrs.
Witham's death she went into their house, and noticed
that Mrs. Witham was ill. She remarked to the
nurse, " Mrs. Witham is very unwell," who replied,
" Yes ; he will have to make another will (meaning
the husband). She made her no reply. On the fol.
lowing morning she again went to inquire about
t6m when the nurse informed her that he had
i:1 ade a will in her favour. (By the solicitor's testi-