The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-02-08 00:00:00

MR. KENRICK.

Mr. DENISON rose to lweseniiltobumble petition of this
geotiernan, and proceeded briefly to state its prayer. The first part
merely alluded to what took place last Session with regard to
Freida. Ile therefore would not trouble the House aith it. Al-
terwerds it stated that the petitioner was anxious to be examined at
the bar of the House, in order to explain and justify his conduct,
and to remove the aspersions east upon it. The petition then pro-
ceeded to state that the evidence of Lord Middleton, who was Chair-
tr.an of the Quarter Sessions when the ease of Franks was heard,
was of importance to enable the petitioner to plead, and preyed
teat the House would send a message to the House of Lords to
obtain of them permission to examine Lord Middleton at the Bar
to the House, and that it would give him notice that he might hear
toe (+urge and answer the same. The Hon. Gentleman then con-
clotted by expressing his confidence in the candour of the Hon. and
Learned fiendtmau tale. Denman) who brought the charge, and
by conviction that ohs evidence of Lord Middleton would com-
pletely exonerate Mr. Kenrick from any imputation.
Mr. ni.:Nli.‘N said be had no objection to examinothe new
witnesses; he also would take the opportunity, while addressing the
II Nene, to state his wish to postpone the mrareination of this affair
to Tuesday next instead of Monday; but he feared bin conduct
would be irregular.
After some conversation the postponement was agreed to.
Mr. DENISON moved that the petition of Mr. Kenrick be
printed.—Ordered.
DRY ROT IN TIIE NAVY.
Mr. ROBERTSON pesented a petition from Jain litierldge,
praying the attention of the House to this subject and the lament.
aisle condition of the British nave. The Hon. Gentleman remarked
that the petitioner had addressed the House frequently on the same
subject, and had met with no attention ; this the Hnn. Gentleman
regretted, principally Incense he could not help coinciding in the
petit/Doer's views, the modern of which were sufflciendy
evinced by the alarming destruction of our navy.
Sir I iA AC COFFIN said that the man was not to be believed,
his theories were ludicrously absurd and his assertions were totally
devoid of truth.
Ale. HUME begged leave to ask the Hon. Gentleman whether he
Lad ever read the petition in question ? It win certainly a harsh ex-
pression to say that the language of any man is untrue. The lion.
Gentleman was willing to admit that Mr. Burrillge exaggerated the
destructive effects of dry rot among our chips. Yet one point was
unanswerable, viz., that more money kad been voted for the repairs
elf ships than would have +milked to purchase our whole navy In
the late war. Much of this must have been wasted, and in this he
coincided with Mr. Homage, though Ministers were unwilling to
admit it.
Mr. CHOKER said that if any dispassionate mon were to read
ekil petition, he could not for a moment doubt if it were reasonable.
If the House were to pay attention to every crude hint or abortive
project for the improvement of the navy, it would have enough to
do. lis was in the daily habit of receiving enminunieniinna of
this kitd, the folly and extravagance of which would surptise the
Muse; but to return to the subject, he would simply state, that
tote hairy was never in a sounder condition than at present, and be

DRURY-LANE THEAT'RE.
Toasornow. THURSDAY, Feb. 9, will be performed (9th time) •
sew National Ballad Opera, called
NALYINA.
The peinetpg Character. by limn. wai lack. Sinclair. Horn, Peaford,
Harley, had Vitawnliam; Miaow Stephens, Poway, and Kelly.
To eottelude with the Minim:ohm" of
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Ha itilits 7.1.771 sks
Iladeqata, Mr. Howell; Pantalon, Mr. T. Blanchard; Clown, Mr.
HMI; Columbine. Mies Barnett.

COTRIV.I'-uARDEN THEATRE.
TheNnWllty, Gentry4and the Public are most respectfully "repainted
that the Grand Perfornianciss of Ancient mid Modern Music, In
lent, will semmense on Friday Evening Next, and be continued In
the above Theatre on the usual Wednesdaye and Fridays, under
the Management of Sir G. Smart.
On FRIDAY NFIIT, Feb. IU, will be performed Beethoven's cele.
bread Sacred Oratorio.
Part ISOUN I' OF OLIVE".
Between the first and Second Parts a Concerto on the Violin by
• Mr. Mori.
Part lI.—A Seleet ion fioni Panders admired Serenata,
Af IS AND GAI,AIIiA.
Part lIL—A GRAND MISCELLANFOUS ACT.
In whlvb several tivkauste bongs, die. sill be lutrodurred.