The Sun.
London, England, 1863-06-23 00:00:00

NEW WRIT-BERWICK-ON-TWEED.

On the motion of Col. TAYLOR, the Clerk of the Crown
was ordered to issue a new writ for the election of a burgess
in the room of Charles William Gordon, deceased.

METROPOLITAN RATES.
On the motion of Mr. H. LEWIS, an address for return
of amount or value of property added pursuant to the act 20
and 21 Vic. c. 64, in each parish in the Metropolitan Police
district to their assessment for the police rate since the
making of the last valuation acted upon in assessing the
county rate; showing in columns the assessment of
each parish to the last county rate; the increase
for new houses or other buildings added yearly
since that time ; the amount of abatement (if any)
on account of houses or other buildings exempted from
rating or for depreciation or non-occupation of property
since the last county rate ; the amount in the pound
directed to be levied, and the total amount received for
police rate in each parish during the same years, and the
amount contributed thereto from the consolidated fund,
was agreed to.
EAST INDIA (RELIGIOUS ENDOWMENTS),
On the motion of Mr. KINNAIRD an address for copy
of an act passed by the council of the Governor-General of
India, "to enable the Government to divest itself of the
management of re:igions endowments was agreed te.
METROPOLITAN ELECTORS.

On the motion of Mr, BAINES certain returns were

ordered.
THE STONE OF THE HOUSES OF PAR-
LIAMENT.
In reply to Sir M. PETo,

Mr. COWPER intimated that no compact was pending
with Mr. Szerelmey to arrest the decay of the stone of the
new Houses of Parliament. The contract was terminated
in 1860.

Sir J. SHELLEY inquired the result of the process.
Mr. COWPER, said sufficient time had not elapsed to
accurately teat the value of the application, but as far as it
had gone it was favourable.

THE ST. HELENA REGIMENT.
Col. VANDELEUR asked the Under Secretary of State
for War whether there was any intention of breaking up
the St. Helena Regiment; and, in 'that case, how the offi-
cers and men were to be disposed of ?
The Marquis of HARTINGTON replied that it was not
intended immediately to disband this regiment, as both
officers and men would be absorbed into other regiments.
THE COURT-MARTIAL ON COL. CRAWLEY.
Mr. CONINGHAM asked the Under Secretary of State
for War, whether the court-martial about to be held upon
Colonel Crawley, of the 6th Dragoons, and the consequent
inquiry into the court-martial at Mhow upon Paymaster
Smales, would take place in this country
The Marquis of HARTINGTON replied in the affir-
mative. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. BENTINCK asked if there was any precedent for

the adoption of this course?
The Marquis of H ARTINGTON could not say whether
or no the course proposed to be adopted was in accordance
to precedent, but the opinion of the Judge Advocate had
been sought and he entirely approved of the course.
(Hear, hear.)
THE CASE OF SERGEANT-MAJOR LILLEY.
Mr. CON INGHAM asked what steps had been taken
with respect to granting a pension to thefather and mother
of this unfortunate man. If not granted quickly it would be
of no avail, as the poor people were in ill•health and aged.
The Marquis of HARTINGTON replied that the rela-
tives would receive a communication in a few days. (Hear.)
AGENTS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN