The Sun.
London, England, 1842-04-22 00:00:00

ASSESSED TAXES.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
Sitt,---Having taken on an old man to clean knives and boo!!
in my house, for an hour or two in the morning, I wished to
know how far I was liable to be taxed for him, and put the
question to the collector of the district, who, without hesita-
tion, told me " he must be returned, and will be charged as a
domestic servant." You will, Mr. Editor, very greatly oblige
me, by giving me your opinion in this case. If I really am
liable, there will be an end of the old man's labours in my
vineya:4l. for I certainly will not give one pound eighteen
shillings, or thereabouts, for a few hours assistance in such line
of service. If this law was intended to suppress the most
wretched of the poor, it ;s a most successful hit, and well
suited to be a companion of the forthcoming Income-tax ;
which, doubtless, will hurl thousands from their present homes,
to tell their sorrows in some of those new gaols and workhouses,
with which our very excellent and humane rulers are kind
enough to busy themselves.
Finsbury, April 20. 1842. R. W.
[On referring to the clause, " Dutieg on male servants," in
the Assexed Taxes Act, our Correspondent will find he is liable
to the charge, if he pays duties on two other servants, or for
any carriage, for mere than one horse kept for riding,or dray
ing.any carriage. If he is not chargeable to any of these
duties, then the sum of 10s. is payable fur the uccasional
servant.]

THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.

TO THE EDITOR OF TUE SUN.

Sin,—ln The Sun of Wednesday evening it was reported
that " the meeting of to-day (Wednesday) was to oppose the
steps taken by Mr. Sturge, of Birmingham." The Conventiln,
at the sitting alluded to, engaged in a debate on a resolution,
moved by Mr. Moir, of Scotland, at the request of his consti-
tuents, to the effect that the people should abide by the Charter
and its name, which was carried unanimously. In the course
of the discussion, various Delegates expressed different views
on the movement of the Complete Suffrage party, but the Con-
vention did not specifically meet "to oppose the steps taken by
Mr. Sturge."—yours, respectfully, R. K. PHILP.

SPRING.—At this period of the year Cutaneous
Diseases very frequently occur, and thereby shows the
absolute necessity of preserving the skin in a pure and
healthy state, so that its functions may he duly per-
formed.—Obstruction of the Fluids through the pores of
the skin very often take place, and from the acrid anti
ponderous particles which are left behind, the disordered
stato of the secreting office is disturbed, and thereby
produces symptoms of great virulence, which are not
only distressing, but most unpleasing to the sight ; and,
above all others, when the face is attacked, the suffering
is often extremely great. In stating this well known
fact, we beg to call the reader's attention to that admi-
rable and unique discovery--,RowLAND's KALYDOR, a
mild and most efficacious preparation, that dispels all ir-
ritability from the skin, gently assists in opening the pores,
reteves the secretions, and graduaEy .evtablishes a white
and perfect skin of transparent beauty !
ADMIRAL KEPPEL.—We understand that a niche
in our naval and national biography is about to be filled up by
the publication of the memoirs of this distinguished Com-
mander, written by his descendant, the Hon. and Rev. T.
Keppel (son of the Earl of Albemarle), who possesses for his
task an extensive collection of family papers of great historical
value. This narrative of the Admiral's career can, therefore.
hardly fail to become one of the most important contributions
to our naval history ever given to the public. As a midship-
man, Keppel went round the world with Anson. In 1778,
being Admiral of the Blue, he commanded the Channel Fleet,
and commenced the war against France, and in 1782 became a
Cabinet Minister and First. Lord of the Admiralty. The Ad-
miral was the contemporary and friend of Hawke, Boscawns,
Anson, Howe, and Rodney, many. letters from, or respecting
whom, together with several oiler distinguished characters of
the time, will enrieh these volumes.
" Would you believe it," said ,Tones to Smith,
" Webster has engaged Charles Kean for only twelve nights ?"
—" For only twelve nights !" cried Smith. " For only twelve
nights," repeated Jones. " Thank Ged!" ejaculated Smith,
With a look of great thanksgiving—" it might have been
worse."--Punch.