The Working Men's Association of London have published an ad-
dress to the working classes of America; which deserves attention as a sign of the times, and as an indication of the efforts which the masses are making in this country to improve their social condition and acquire political influence. Sonic passages in this address are written in a style far more vigorous and pure than we frequently see in documents of greater pretensions.
" You have practically exhibited to the world, that a throne is not a neces- sary appendage to a nation's greatness ; that wars are not necessary either to JImentain dignity or balance power ; that liberty and property may be secure without police spies or hirelings in amour; that the arts and sciences may flourish without the fostering of either title or privilege; that morality may survive the downfal of a mate religion ; and that Presidents perform their duty for .1,000/. a year much better than Kings or Queens ever did, or ever will do, for 400,0001.
But, with all their advantages, the American workmen are assured taut tiray have yet much to learn ; for in their country as well as in England, the great body of the operatives appear to live chiefly for the benefit of those who neither "toil" nor "spin." The cause of this degradation is said to be their ignorance.
" That wealth and title should command a preponderating influence where the power of government is alone vested in men of wealth, (a, in our own country,) 'we can readily imagine, but that such benefitl power and influence should exist, and that for so long a period, where the franchise is vested in the millions, setrald be hard to lie believed if we had not been taught that K NOW LEDGE IS 'TEE ta:,,T Au x tr.iAttx OF P01.111■:.% POwElt.
We, doubt not your general knowledge in the arts, sciences, and literature commonly taright in your schools—nay, that your country b is an advantage ever ors as to as the rudiments of knowledge are concerned ; but with all this, we greatly doubt your knowledge of the very principles on which your govern- ment is f,unded—we judge nom your present position, and the facts before us, that with all your general knowledge you do not understaod &mot, 'tic prin- ciples contained in your charted', to the extent which it laContes you to under- stand them."
As a necessary step towards an improvement in their condition, the Ammiemis are advised to follow the example of their Enelish brethren, and foam aseociations.
" tsteirig the result of our ignorance aral sulauctina us to be tar tetra of party, the 'laves of power, and tie victims ci our ow:. dissipations and nevi, we Lave I, solved to unite and muturdy instruct oursilves ; and, as a !mans to that end, we have funned uurstivci into Viotking Meli's Associations."
[The " Working Men," with much sound sense and plat:tit:al know- 3edge, scent to have vague !mime, rtapectioa the laws which regulate the dranaed cur labour and the rewards of imirietry.;
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