The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-03-02 00:00:00

2,0191. -foe the Vaccine gstablishmePt.
4,8721. for the Kalarks at the Alien Office.
4.11321._ thr the Superannuation List and Retirxl Allowances.

for Cor;iean and Dutch emigrants, St. Domingo 1;f:
ferers, and French and others having special claims.
Colonel DAVIES wondered how the house, year after year,
could let this vote pass without inquiry into it. If the French sufferers
had sacrificed to the Bourbons, let the Bourbons reward them.
So long as that Emily were exiles, they could .not offer assistance
to these persons ; but now they were in a situation to reward them
without the assistance of this country, he should move that the
vote be reduced to 10 -Cll.
_ ......

The CHANCEL-COB of the EXCHEQUER said, that the
emigrants were now supported by the French Government; but the
people mentioned in this vote differed from those who were support-
ed by the French Government. They had rendered essential ser-
vice to the British Government in the conduct of the war, and there-
fore had a claim upon it.
Col. DAVIES observed, that this country had shed its blood and
expended its treasure in re-instating the House of Bourbon, and
therefore it was bound to take care of those who assisted this Govern-
ment in that contest. Many of the persons who now received pen-
sions from this Government were serving under the French Govern-
ment.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER assured the gal-
lant Officer that. no officer serving 'under the French Government
received any part of this grant • the applicants for which were
obliged to prove that they received no other pension, had no means
of support, and no employment.
Col. DAN'Ik;S said, there were officers serving in the French
guards who were receiving pensions front this country.
Sir. ARBUTHNOT stated, thin the list was under considera-
tion; but he would assure the Honourable Member that the indi-
viduals who enjoyed the grant had done good service to this
country.
Mr. HUME thought if there was money to spare, it could be
applied better than by giving it to these foreigners.
Sir F. 01131.1NNEV wished the House would consider the
widows and orphans of British sailors, rather than the claims of
these foreigners. The House ought to look at home before it
squandered the money of the public on these aliens.
The House then divided on Colonel Davis's motion, when there
appeared—For the motion, 21—Against it, 49Majority against
the diminution of the grant, 211.
to defray the expenses of Criminal Lunatics at the Lu-
natic Asylum at Bethlem.
Mr. 111.'31E wished to know what had been done respecting a
lunatic named Mackvinroy,and, if he was still detained in custody,
by what authority he was so kept?
Mr. Secretary I'EELobserved that the Hon. Gent. was no doubt
aware that the person in question was one of the individuals who
had been acquitted by a Jury on the ground of insanity ; but he
was left at the disposal of the Crown in consequence of the charge
made against; him. It was not intended to keep Mackvinroy as a
prisoner when he was restored to health, but it was necessary to as-
certain that fully previous to his liberation. The first report he read
of 31ackvinroy being well was on the 25th December last. On the
25th March 1323, the report was, that he was sane since the last
report, 'bat subject to eveiy symptom of insanity should
excitement take place. On the 24th June it was reported
that he was sane and would so continue until exposed
to excitement. On the 29th September he received the same re-
port, and on the 25th December he was reported sane; but he
thought it was proper, for the public safety, and for that of the in-
dividual, that be should remain some time longer in confinement.
His crime, to be sure, was not oee attended with violence ; it was
for forgery, and he should be disposed, as soon as he thought he
could do so consistently with his duty, to recommend the person
alluded to to the Crown for liberation.

6,5721. for Protestant Distenun. ten and French Refugee
Ministers.

111 r. HUME asked how long this grant was to be continued ?
Mr. HERMES said that it was a very ancient grant, and had
been most serviceable in various instances.

Mr. 111: wished to know if the consequences of the Edict of
Nantes, in which it had its origin, were to last to all eternity ?
17,0001. for printing Acts of Parliament 'sent to acting Justices
in Great Britain.

7,8331. for printing Acts of Parliament sent to Sheriff's and
Clerks of the Peace in ,treat Britain.
4,0421. 12a. 10d. for printing Records.
8491. for printing Solemnization of Marriage Act.
13,4331. for defraying the deficiency of printing Bills and other
Papers in 18Z.

3,5001. for printing 750 copies of the 79th vol. of the Journals of
the 110U3C.

• •
TIMATRE.
This Evening, TUESDAY, Man* 2, bill be perforbsei
IL FANATICO PER LA MUSICA.
Principal Performers—Madame Catalani, Signor Curionl, S fp,
nom Caradori, Signora Rosichi, Signora Graziani. Signor Fran-
cescl.i, and Signor De Begnis.
Between the Acts, the Ballet Divertissement Peruvien,
L'ADORATION AU SOLIEL.
To conclude with
LA NOCE DU VILLAGE.
The Free List trill positively be suspended on all occasions ot
31adameCatalani's performance, and no orders Odniltted. •
Applications for Boxes and Single Subsegiptions' for the Sea
son to be made to Mr. Seguin, Opera °like, 105, Quadrant,
Regent-street.
•.* The Opera will begin on Tuesdays at half-put serer, anu
on Saturdays at seven o'clock preci.,ely. •
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NNW THEATRE RDYAL, DRURI-LANR.
BE SPECIAL DESIRE.

This Evening, TifEgirif—Mo;rs; 27 will be
THE MERRY W YES OF WlNDSOrfned
.
Fenton, Mr. Brehm; Sir John Falstaff; Mr. Douton ; Mrs. For*
Miss Stephens; Mrs. rage, Mint Cubits..

To- conclude with
THE CATARACT QF THE GANGES:
To-tnorrOw there will be no Peffornmuce.

THEATRE ROkAL, COVENT-GARDRA:
This &piing, TUESDAY, March 2, will he perforated
MAID MARIAN.
Richard the Fleet, Mr. T. P. Cooke; Friar Michael, Mr. C.
Kaable. Lady Matilda Fitzwater. Miss M. Tree.
After which,
THE POACHERS.
To-morrow there still be no Performance.

gin OvOtg# iprrgi:

The Berrien Pazes eeromenceit pelilishing yesterday raorni:•g
It half-pest five ecl.:ck.

LONDON. TUESDAY, Maucit 2, 182$.