5 DECEMBER 1863, Page 2

Imagine the Common Council setting an example to all the

municipalities in England ! They have done it, however, having voted 20,0001. for the erection of buildings in Victoria Street for the labouring poor. The houses are to be built on Mr. Waterlow's plan, and, therefore, remunerative to the City, and if the scheme succeeds, the vote may be renewed and extended till a perceptible addition has been made to the comfort of working men. The vote is the most creditable one passed in the City for years, and if the Corporation will only tread that path boldly, they will soon be beyond the reach of any Home Secretary whatever.