text: '" We have now given a short analysis of the speeches of the proposers and seconders on each side in this great debate; and after hearing Mr Frodsham on the opposition and the Common Sergeant--whose objection however to wood was confined to its unsuitableness at some seasons for horsemanship--granting that a strong feeling in its favour existed among the owners and inhabitants of houses where it has been laid down; and on the other side Sir Chapman Marshall--a strenuous woodite--who challenged Sir Peter Laurie to find fault with the pavement at Whitehall "which he had no hesitation in saying was the finest piece of paving of any description in London;" Mr King who gave a home thrust to Sir Peter which it was impossible to parry--"We have heard a great deal about humanity and post-boys; does the worthy gentleman know that the Postmaster has only within the last few weeks sent a petition here begging that you would with all possible speed put wood paving round the Post-office?" and various other gentlemen _pro_ and _con_--a division was taken when Sir Peter was beaten by an immense majority