The Sun.
London, England, 1857-12-07 00:00:00

CHURCH RATES.

The Earl of MALMESBURY asked whether it was
the intention of the government to bring forward, during
the ensuing session, any measure respecting church
sates I

Sad GRANVILLE said it would entirely depend
upon circumstances whether aoy such measure would be
introduced.

HER MAJESTY'S ANSWER TO THE ADDRESS.

The Earl ST. GERMAINS brought up her Majesty's
answer to the address of their lordships, in answer to
ber Majesty's gracious speech on Thursday last. Her
Majesty's answer was as follows :—" 1 thank you for
your loyal and dutiful address. You may re:y on my
cordial no-operation in all measures calco!ated to pro-
mote the welfare and prosperity of my people in every
part of my dominions." _

Tho 1141 GRANVILLE rose for the purpose of
correctintststatement made by the noble earl opposite
(the Earl of Derby), respecting the conduct of Lord
Canning relative to the promotion of a sepoy by General
Hearsay. The noble earl stated that a sepoy in Hearsey's
brigade had distinguished himself in repressing the in-
surrection, had been promoted on the spot, and that for
so doing Gen. Hearsay was reprimanded by the Gover-
nor-General for having exceeded his duty for promoting
a aepoy without further consulting the authorities in
Calcutta. The facts were that the conduct of
the sepoy were so praiseworthy, that General
Hearsey felt it his duty not to promote the sepoy
on the spot, for the general was not present ; but as
soon as the facts became known to him he ordered his
promotion. When the circumstance was reported to
the Governor-General, he, in reply to General Hearsey,
said it was contrary to existing regulations to promote
sepoy without consulting the authorities at
Calcutta. No reprimand was given to General
Hearsay, but, on the contrary, Lord Canning
confirmed the promotion, and distinctly stated that the
conduct of the Sepoy had been in the highest degree
praiseworthy, and that he really deserved the promo-
tion. The noble lord accused the Government of not
having taken steps to disabuse the minds of the Sepoys
with regard to the intention of their religion. The
accusation was entirely without foundation, for the Go-
weransent had expressly stated that the religions feelings
and opinions of the natives of India should be respected.
The Earl of DERBY, at some length, contended that
although the word repremand did not occur in the letter
which General Hearsey received from the Governor-
General, it was in substance a censure upon him for
having made the promotion. With respect to other state-
ments respecting the religions feelings ot the natives, he was
perfectly aware that a proclamation had been issued, but
it had not been made known until some time after the
proper period at which it ought to have been issued.
After a short consultation the subject dropped.
PENSION TO GENERAL HAVELOCK.
The LORD CHANCELLOR read a message from
her Majesty, stating that, to mark her Majesty's
approbation of the exertions of Sir IL Havelock in re-
lieving the garrison of Lucknow, and he trusted the
boase would concur with her Majesty in making a pro-
vision of 1,0001. per annum for General Havelock during
his natural life. (Loud cheers.)
Earl GRANVILLE moved that her Majesty's mes-
sage should be taken into consideration to-morrow.
The motion was agreed to.
(LEFT SITTING.)

SOUSE OF COMMONS—(This Evening.)
The SPEAKER took the chair at 4 o'clock.
NEW MEMBER.
Mr. Rnssell took the oaths and his seat for Tavistock.

NEW WRIT.
On the motion of Mr. HAYTER, a new writ was or-
dered for the borough of Scarborough, in the room of
Earl kin'grave, who has accepted the office of steward
or bailiff of Hempholme.

EAST INDIA REVENUE.
Mr. ARTHUR MILLS flayed for a return of the
revenue derived annually from all sources of taxation in
India, from 185253 to 1855 56 (in continuation of
parliamentary paper, No. 336, of session 1855).—
Agreed to.