Colonel Evans has written a letter to a portion of
his constituents residing in St. George's pm ish, Hanover Square, in reply to an applica- tion from them to attend a " The present Miniszers belonta-to and take part obviausly with the landed in - tei . est, These taxesLlioppresively and exclusively on trade. Their unpre- cedented unfairness of 1:istiihution, :Ind the frauthilent manner in which they are evaded by the i fin lila1 and opulent classes, were distinctly shown during last session ; the met flippant partisans of the Government were totally unable to refute these statements. Doggedly, however, and stupidly did the Govern- ment continue this interested, not to say mercenary partiality to their own order ; and to the indelible dishonour of the House of Commons, they were powerfully supported in this line of conduct. i'rom the justice, then, of the present Minis- ters and present House of Commons, you have little to expect. On their pru- dence alone can there be any ground of hope. If the various committees and associations for obtaining this important relief for themselves and their fellow- citizens continue to pursue their object steadily and temperately, and with co- operation, there can lie no doubt, as it appears to me, of an early, satisfactory, and complete result. If the Government were well-advised, they would hasten to redeem themselves, by immediately assembling Parliament for this purpose. For myself, lean only say, that when any courbilied meetings of the Metropo- litan householders shall be couvened on this subject, I shall consider it my duty, of course, to attend." A meeting of deputations from the different Anti-Assessed Taxes Associations in the Metropolis, was held on Monday evening, at the British Hotel, Cockspur-street, to consider what steps ought to be taken in the present state of matters relative to the House and Win- dow duties. Dr. Wade was in the chair. Mr. Savage stated that the chief purpose for which the meeting had been convened, was to present the address to his Majesty which bad been lately agreed to at the York- shire Sting°, imploring him to call his Parliament together forthwith, to repeal these taxes. The petition to the King was then read ; and it WaS resolved that a deputation, consisting of one individual from each parish, be appointed to carry the memorial to Lord Melbourne, re- questing him to lay the same before the King forthwith. Measures were then taken for the appointment of local committees, to receive contributions for the assistance of those who may be proceeded against at the suit of the Attorney-General or otherwise. The deputation, headed by Dr. Wade, who acted as spokesman on the occasion, waited on Lord Melbourne on Wednesday. His Lord- ship received them very graciously, and promised to present the pe- tition to the King without delay. Several Other meetings, in Westminster and in the Borough, have been held during the week ; at one of which Mr. Humphrey, the Member for Southwark, was present, and promised to exert himself to procure the repeal of the taxes complained of. The associators have determined to march in procession this day from Lord Brougham's chambers in Lincoln's Inn, and form an escort for the Judges, who will proceed to open the courts of Westminster Hall. Several of the " martyrs " are to appear to-day in the Court of Exchequer. - The numbers of the associators are said to be rapidly increasing, and new societies are daily organized. There have been no further seizures made since Saturday last. The only individuals against whom writs for obstructing the Sheriff's officers in the, execution of their duty in levying the Assessed Taxes, have been issued, are James Ruddiman,Richard Birch, Charles Brayne, . and Benjamin Cousins.- A circular was yesterday received by the •collectors of the opulent parish of St. George, Hanover Square, directing an immediate return to be made of all persons in arrear of the payment of the Assessed Taxes; distinguishing those persons capable, or considered capable, of their immediate discharge. • - At the Southwark meeting on Wednesday evening on the subject of the Assessed Taxes, a platform, on which more than a hundred persons had taken their stand, gave way, and they were tumbled, pellmell, on the ground. For a few seconds, all was confusion, and many took to their heels : it was soon discovered that no one was hurt, and the business of the meeting proceeded, after a hearty laugh, and an unmerciful dis- charge of puns on the drop by the speaker "in possession of the house."
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