The Sun.
London, England, 1861-04-13 00:00:00

THIRD EDITION.

SUN OFFICE, Six o'clock.

ITALY.

In a letter from Naples of the sth we read
M. Meuricoffre, consular agent. of the Swiss Con-
federation in this city, has just_ been nominated
Consul-General. The late King. Ferdinand would
never consent to give that title to any but the re-
presentative of Maritime, Powers. This nomina-
tion, combined with th*—of MM. Hirzel mad
Gouzebach as Helvetic 'Consuls at Palmero and
Messina, confirms the recognition of the kingdom
of Italy by Switzerland. It, moreover, leads to
the supposition that the other European Powors
will probably appoint here Consuls-General to
replace theie legations which have been withdraw-n.
The Normal Schools of Naples were inaugurated
yesterday in presence of Prince de Carignan a,nd
M. Nigra. Two speeches were delivered; one by
M. Ambriani, and the other by Professor Scavia,
the former containing the promise that much should
be done for popular education.

PROPERTY AND _INCOME TAx

ASSOCIATION.

A meeting of the members and friends of this
association was held at the London Tavern last
evening, for the purpose of obtaining an adjustment
of the Income-tax by a reduction of the charge on
trades, professions, and salaries, and also a reduc-
tion in the assessment of house property which is
let on lease. The meeting was not as well attended
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bring forward his budget in the House of Commons.
Sir J. DUKE, Bart., M.P., in accordance with his
promise 1,0 attend the meeting, was present, and
was, upon the motion of Mr. Payne, of Salisbury-
court, Fleet-street, called to the chair.
The Hon. CHAIRMAN apologised for being 'a little
after his time, but he had business to transact in
the House of Commons in presenting petitions, and
a question connected with the City being involved,
he had to wait until that matter was disposed of,
and it having been adjourned, he made all possible
haste to attend that meeting. (Hear, hear.) The
question upon which they were met to discuss was
one which came home to every man. Every one in
the city had long felt the great hardship that those
who laboured by their industry and intelligence to
provide sustenance and support for themselves and
their families should be placed in the same position
with those who possessed landed property. (Hear,
hear.) He had himself always had a strong feeling
on this question, and it was, with pleasure that he
took the chair, and he came there to give his cor-
dial support to the proceedings of the association.
(Hear, hear.) At the same time he could not help
saying that he was sorry to see so small a number
of his fellow- citizens present on an occasion ig re-
lation to a question so materially connected with
their own interests. He had expected to find the
room upstairs crammed, and parties standing out-
side on the steps; but under the circumstances he
was told that the feeling was, that they should not
proceed with the business of the evening, but wait
to see what the Chancellor of the Exchequer would
do, and then see what were the views of the special
committee of the House of Commons, which was
now sitting on the subject of the income-tax. It
must be gratifying to all present to know that the
House of Commons had cheerfully responded to the
motion of Mr. Hubbard for a committee to inquire
into the operation of the income-tax, a subject
which he (Sir Julies Duke) had very much at
heart. If they should find that the Chancellor of
the Exchequer persevered in assimilating the tax
on incomes and property they could then petition
the House of Commons and go before the commit-
tee, when he believed they would better impress
the committee with their views on the subject. Be
was, however, in the hands of the meeting, and he
was prepared to hear any observations which might
be made. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. C. PAYNE concurred in the suggestion of the
hon. chairman in reference to the propriety of the
meeting being adjourned under the circumstances,
and he the Wore moved that it be adjourned ae•
cord in gly.
A person, who described himself as one of The
class of clerks of the metropolis, spoke of the pres-
sure which the income-tax made upon clerks hav-
ing from £lOO to £:150. They had no margin. to
meet the tax like the tradesman—(a laugh)--arid,
therefore, they felt the severity of the tax.

A WORKING MAN said that the class to which
he belonged, who usually earned from 12s to 14s a
week, would willingly pay the income-tax if they
had an opportunity of doing so.
Another speaker, who described himself as de-
riving his income from household property, com-
plained of the unequal pressure of the tax upon
that class of property.
The motion was then put from the chair, and was
agreed to.
Mr. HIGHAM, in proposing a vote of thanks to
the chairman, expressed his regret that, owing. to
illness, he was not able t() gi.ve that publicity to
the meeting which was. necessary,.
The motion was agreed to.
Sir JAMES DUKE, in returning thanks, saacthe
would be always happy to do anything in his power
to promote the object which they bad in view, and
in every other respect to advance the political and
social position of his constituents.
The meeting then separated.

THIS DAY'S MARKETS.,

COVENT GARDEN.

Fair average supplies of produce have been on sate here
to-day, and the demand generally has ruled stm.dy, as
follows : „.

FRUIT.
8. d. s. d. s. d. s. d
Pine apples, perlb 10 oto 14 0 Cherries, per lb.. 0 0 'to 0 0
Colonial do., each 1 6to 2 01 Filberts, per lb .. 1 0 to 1 6
Grapes,per lb 8 otol4 0 Cobnuts, per lb 1 6to 2 0
Foreign do 2 oto 3 0 Almonds, per bus 0 oto 0 0
llelons, each
Peaches, perdoz 6 oto 12 10 Figs, per doz 2 oto 4 6
Nectarines, per dz 2 oto 6 0 Strawberries ,oz. 1 0 to 2 0
Apples, per hf. sv. 2 6to 5 0 Gooseberries sv 0 oto 0 0
Pears, per do .... 2 oto 6 0 !Currants, per do. 0 0 to 0 0
Oranges, per 100 5 otols 0 Plums, per do.
Lemons, per 100.. 4 oto 10 0 Greengages, pr do. 0 oto 0 0
Apricots, per doz 2 oto 4 0 !Raspberries, pr ptlo 0 to 0 0
VEGETABLES.

Greens, dz bunch 4 6to 6 0 Shallots, per lb .. 0 6to 0
Cabbages, pr doz 1 6to 1 9 I Horseradish, pbn 1 oto 3 0
Savoy do., pr do. 1 6to 1 9 Parsley, per ditto 0 2to 0 4
Cauliflowers, pdz 0 Bto 3 0 Celery, per ditto 0 Bto 1 6
Brocoli, per bush. 1 2to 1 41 Beet, per doz. .. 1 6to 2 0
Potatoes, per ton 100 to 170 0 , Parsnips, per do. 0 oto 0 0
New ditto, pr pun. 0 Bto 1 0 ! Small salad, p. pn, 0 2to 0 3
Peas, per 4 sieve 18 oto 20 0 iMushrooms,p pun 0 9to 1 6
Turnips, dz bunch 2 oto 3 0; Artichokes, pr dz 4 oto 6 0
Carrots, pr do 6 oto 7 0 Cabbage lett,score 1 0 to 2 0
Cucumbers 1 oto 3 01 Endive, per score 1 oto 2 0
Garlic, per lb
Sorrel, per sieve 0 oto 0 0 Tomatoes, hf sve 4 oto 6 0
Spinach, hf.-sv 0 6to 0 8 Walnuts, per 100 0 oto 0 0
Brus. sprouts, h.s. 1 6to 1 0 Chillies, per ditto 0 oto 0 0
Old onions, hf. sv. 1 6to 2 0 Capsicums, per do 0 oto 0 0
Do., dz bun
French beans, 100 3 oto 0 0 Asparagus, pr do. 4 oto 8 0
Leeks, per bunch 0 oto 0 0 Seakale, per pun. 1 3 to 1 6