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

THE STONE OF THE HOUSES OF PAR-

LIAMENT.

In reply to Sir M. Pim,
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 test 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
he adoption of this course?

The Marquis of HARTINGTON 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 the father 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
LEEDS.

Mr. FERRAND asked the Secretary of State for the
Home Department whether he had received from the ma-
gistrates or police of Leeds a report stating that agents of
Ithe Federal Government of America were recruiting in
:that town, and that the men were sent to the American
`Cotrul at Liverpool ; if so, whether he would place it and
lie reply upon the table of the house ?

Sir G. GREY replied that papers giving information to
this effect had been sent by the solicitors to the Treasury
to the law officers of the Crown for their opinion. He
could not, therefore, at present lay the papers on the table.

COMMERCIAL TREATY WITH ITALY.

In reply to Mr. BAINES,

Mr. LAYARD replied that the gentleman entrusted to
arrange a commercial treaty as with France had returned

from Turin to seek information with respect to some details,
and he believed that in a short time a satisfactory treaty
would be amicably entered into.
THE PURCHASE OF THE INTERNATIONAL

EXHIBITION.

In reply to Lord HOTHAM,

Lord PALMERSTON replied that as the papers pro-
mised would not be ready for a day or two, he should post-
pone his motion until Thursday week. But on Thursday
he should bring on the important subject of fortifications.
Lord ELCHO asked if the noble lord had any objections
to lay on the table that part of the contract with Messrs.
Kelk and Lucas, which related to the removal of the ma-
terials.

Lord PALMERSTON said he was not prepared to reply
:o the question off hand.
FLOGGING LADIES IN POLAND.

Mt. LAYARD intimated that the Government had re-
ceived a communication from the Russian Government
desiring them to intimate that no such order as that alleged
for the flogging of ladies wearing mourning had been issued.
At the same time he (the right hon. member) wished to
state that the Government had received information of the
perpetration in Poland of many inhuman atrocities. (Hear.)