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June 1, 1862. 1861, the opportunity of the blacks has come. The cotton fields of the south are to be supplanted by new fields in Hayti, worked by the old hands, who have learned the culture so unwillingly, because by compulsion. The problem is working out otherwise. The same rebellion has placed the blacks in the position of deciding the contest; and, indeed, the question is, whether it can be decided without their help. They have shown so far, great willingness to help the Federal cause; and if they become active agents in its success, they will earn for themselves more credit than years of teaching from the abolitionists could have secured. It will be the work of their own hands, hence its value to them. Be this as it may, events seem to promise a brighter prospect for the blacks in America, and a truer freedom for the whites; for with the freedom of the blacks, comes the emancipation of the whites from the thraldom which a vicious education has thrown around them; and the justice accorded to the black man, will be meted back tenfold to the dominant race in the United States.

THE MONTH'S PARLIAMENT.

"TAKE away that bauble" (the Crown), exclaimed Cromwell, when he dissolved the "Long Parliament" of 1649, and this saying has won for Cromwell a political canonisation among some people who yclept themselves Reformers. Fatal delusion of a cunning man, why not have said "take away that babble," and thus have removed one of the evils wnich afflict society even unto this day. The word Parliament means 66 to babble," as all neologists, philologists, etymologists, and scholars will admit. They tell us that it comes from the French word "parler," to talk, and here they leave us. But Cromwell's exclamation had allusion to a thing, and where the thing itself came from our erudition does not allow us to say, whilst presumptuous historians go on supposition. Still, as working men, we have an inveterate tenacity for the examination of things over words, and having renounced the political devil and all his works, we care very little to know where the present Parliament came from, or where it goes to, for truly has Burke put it, "The thing; the thing itself is the abuse."

What, we would ask, has charcterised the present "session," save a bright dullness? Even wit, and worth, and humour, sit no longer within the walls of St. Stephen's. "Shrunk to this little measure," a "peoples's house" is become

a place of mischief and folly. And what else can come out of evil? Disgusted more than pained, we sat on Friday, the 2nd ult., in the gallery of the House of Commons (?), and heard a people's sufferings satirized by one who forcibly reminded us of Gay's lines :

"All upstarts insolent in place,
Remind us of their vulgar race.'

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We mean Sir R. Peel, the Secretary for Ireland. Verily, so long as a country or a people shall remain governed by such men, there can be no hope of improvement, and "the poor shall not cease out of the land." We know not the acquirements necessary to become a Whig Irish Secretary, but when Sir R. Peel rose to reply to Mr. Maguire, we felt that with such "Parliamentary treatment of the starving condition of Ireland's poor, it would be worse than criminal to point our Lancashire brethren to ask aid from such a vicious source. Mr. Sotherton Escourt's "Industrial Societies Bill" has passed its second reading, and is now (while we write) in committee. Its originator, too, Mr. Slaney, has passed from us, a thing we regret, and could but ill afford in these days of political poverty. This bill contains the best feature of the Parliamentary month, as it will enable the industrial classes to invest their funds in the business of other societies, with the advantages of limited liability. Even here, again, we fear a latitude is given to harpies, and we should like to have seen inserted in the Bill a clause that should have defined the duties of registrar in particular. There has been a vast amount of "babble ,, tional Code " (Revised), which, like most Government measures, means the on the Educacontrary to what the words imply. Soon, however, the "session" will terminate, and honourable members will seek the country because, as Alfred Bunn said of the stars shining, "they've nothing else to do."-[G. E. H.]

WE have received, too late for review this month, "The Colony of New South Wales: its
Agricultural, Pastoral, and Mining Capabilities."-"La Poste aux Marchandises." Par
Alfred Talandier. This pamphlet has just been suppressed in France; a good recom-
mendation for it. Can be had at Job Caudwell's, 335, Strand. "Essai sur la Situation
Russe." By N. Ogareff. This ought to be translated; it would open the eyes of many a
working man, whose energies are dormant for want of a serious aim. "The Three
Panics. By Richard Cobden, Esq., M.P. Ward & Co.

THE WORKING MAN'S CENTRAL CIRCULATING LIBRARY.
Three hundred valuable works are now collected to begin with.

Weekly Subscription, One Penny for each Subscriber.

Working Men's Societies and Institutes, Co-operative Societies, Reading Clubs,
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TO CORRESPONDENTS.

*In future all letters not duly pre-paid will be returned. We ask a little care to be
observed.

OUR Correspondents are particularly requested to address their letters to the Editor
of the Working Man, 335, Strand, and not to the Publisher, as it causes confusion
and delay. Our space being, now that we appear but once a month, very limited,
we must beg our friends to be as concise as possible, and to send their communications
early in the month; all that reaches us after the 14th has very little chance of insertion
LAWRENCE HEYWORTH'S.-Received, thanks.

W. M. MACPHERSON.-We do not undertake to return manuscript's, still, as an
exception, yours had been left until called for-and that long ago. We are sorry if you
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The shareholders were reimbused minus, some small expenditure.

T. E. D.-Received, thanks. Will begin it next month-try to be more concise.
CHARLES PRICE.-Could not yet find room.

P. G. Y. Mr. G. E. Harris is not the editor of the Working Man, but we are glad of
his co-operation. We shall write to you further.

ARKER'S REVIEW. - The object of

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liberal views on religion and government; to urge all needful reforms in our laws and institutions; and so to better the condition, and aid the intellectual and moral improvement of the people. It is published weekly, by Barker and Co., 4, Thanet-place, Temple-bar, Strand, London, W.C., and may be had through all newsagents, price 2d., or in monthly parts, price 8d., post free. Those who may find it difficult to obtain the "Review" through the booksellers, can have it direct through the post from the publishers:-For One Number, Quarterly, 3s. 3d.; Two Numbers, ditto, 4s. 6d.; Three Numbers, ditto, 6s, 6d. Among the contents of the "Review" American Reminiscences, Articles on Revolutionary perance, Co-operation, Emigration, Items of News, Poetry, &c., &c.

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OF HEALTH: devoted to the popular exposition of the principles of Health and the causes of Disease. The number for January commenced Vol. 11.

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WEEKLY SCIENTIFIC NEWSPAPER.

THE

HE MECHANICS' MAGAZINE and Journal of Engineering, Agricultural Machinery, Manufactures, and Shipbuilding. Published Weekly, price 4d.; by post, fivepence. 166, Fleet-street, London, E.C.

"The Mechanics' Magazine' has conferred lasting advantages on the manufacturers of the country."-Report of

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N.B.-Patients may have a week's Medicine forwarded

Cornopean, Violin, or any Instrument or article in the music business, should by all means send for Thomas Croger's price list and testimonials. Manufactory, 483, Oxford-street, four doors east of Museum-street, London, W.C.

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by post on receipt of 2s. 2d. in postage stamps. A blank HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT and PILLS.

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-DISEASES OF THE CHEST.-Affections of the lungs and air passages are so prevalent in our climate that it behoves everyone to know, and have at hand, the means of cure. a-day upon the chest, while his pills are taken internally, Holloway's ointment, well rubbed twice presents the safest and least exceptionable mode of treatdisorders which afflict the respiratory organs to satisfy the ment. They need only to be tried in the vast range of most incredulous of their inestimable value as speedy and safe curatives. Thousands have recorded a vote in their favour, who turned to them for help when death loomed in the distance, but through them were sayed and restored to perfect health.

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No. 27, Vol. II.

JULY, 1862.

THE WORKING MAN

A Political and Social Advocate of the Rights of Labour,

AND A MONTHLY RECORD OF CO-OPERATIVE PROGRESS. "UNION IS STRENGTH." "KNOWLEDGE IS POWER."

THE TE
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TEA MERCHANTS,

39, MOORGATE STREET, CITY,

Will, on comparison, prove very superior to any hitherto advertised. Webster Brothers quote such prices only as the quality justifies them in recommending. Good Black Tea, 2s. 6d., 2s. 8d., 2s. 10d., 3s.; very superior, 3s. 2d.; very fine, 3s. 4d.

Choice Souchong, 3s. 4d., 3s. 6d., 3s. 8d.

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PHILLIPS and CO.'S TEAS

ARE THE

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The prices range from 2s. 2d. per pound for Strong Congou to 4s. for the finest imported.

Coffee and Sugar at Market Prices.

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2, SHERBORNE LANE, CITY, E.C.,

Supply the principal Co-operative Stores with TEAS and COFFEES.

The TEAS are sold either in Original Packages, as imported, or in mixtures of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd qualities, composed of the various kinds, in the proper proportions, ready for Sale. The latter are for the convenience of Stores where the trade and capital are limited.

COFFEE can be had either Raw or Roasted.

Price Lists or Samples will be forwarded at the current market rates, post free, on application. ***Mr. WOODIN was the Managing Partner in the Central Co-operative Agency, and gave evidence before the Committee of the House of Commons, on the Adulteration of Food, with the object of suppressing the Adulteration of Tea and Coffee.

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ORKING

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Harper Twelvetrees' British Furniture Cream;

Harper Twelvetrees' Government Blacking;

Harper Twelvetrees' Metal Polishing Powder;
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Harper Twelvetrees' Poisoned Wheat, for Mice and Sparrows;
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ANY
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[ECHANICS, AMATEURS, &c., who are desirous of purchasing the Vibrators, Keys, and other materials, in order to construct an Harmonium, or wish to purchase a Flute, Fife, Drum, Cornopean, Violin, or any Instrument or article in the music business, should by all means send for Thomas Croger's price list and testimonials. Manufactory, 483, Oxford-street, four doors east of Museum-street, London, W.C. **Inventor of the New Educational and Rural Instruments. Illustrations and Price Lists post free.

WEEKLY SCIENTIFIC NEWSPAPER.

THE MECHANICS' MAGAZINE and Journal of Engineering,

Agricultural Machinery, Manufactures, and Shipbuilding. price 4d.; by post, fivepence. 166, Fleet-street, London, E.C.

Published Weekly,

"The Mechanics' Magazine' has conferred lasting advantages on the manufacturers of the country."-Report of Select Committee of the House of Commons on the Arts of Design.

"The Mechanics' Magazine' has, from its establishment, had an extensive circulation, and it communicates, for fourpence per week, far more valuable information, both scientific and practical, than was ever before placed within the reach of even those who could afford to pay six times as ach for it."-Lord Brougham.

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