The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02
General Rules and Regulations.

Propased by Mr.. OWES, FIR IN i1depeedenf Com
munih, subject to cuA alterations cS circum-
stances mag intcate.
Ir is PROPOSED,
/. THAT the community shall consist Of
persons who have agreed to cooperate, with
their labour and skill, in measures for pro-
ducing, distributing, and enjoying, in the most
advantageous manner Il fall slpply Of the
neccssaries ana comforts Of lilc and for Sc
curing, for their children, the best physical
and intellectual education.
ii. That, at the commencement, the NUM-
Der of persons shall not much exceed five
hundred, including their families.
Ill. That, as it is Of great importance that
the community should produce within itself
a full supply of the first necessaries Ct lie,
there shall be attached to the establishment
sufficient extent of LAND to render il es-
sentially agrcnharGl.
~. That village. to be situated as near
the centre Of the lard as local circumstances
NAV permit, be built according to the plan
and elevations eive ii the cngrayings
In this village, the dwelling houses, dormi-
tories, &c form the sides OF u large square,
il the centre of which are placed the re-
quisite lablic buildings, surrounded by
public walks and exercise grounds. This
form has been adopted, as giving superior
accomm odatiou, to the dwelling houses
and admitting the application, at the least
expense, OF scientific Improvements in AL
the departments Of domestic economy.
v. That the manufactures, work shops,
grainerieS, stores, washing and dying houses
be placed at the most convenient distance
beyond the gardens which surround the vii
lage; and that the farm Offices be situated
according to the localities Of the land.
VI. That, whenever the capital, advanced
BY its own members, shall nave been repaid
and the education Of all be suiiicientiy ad
yanccd, the management Of the establish
ment shall oe confined to committee, com
posed Of all the members Le,.een certail
ages; as, .or example, between torty and flf
ty. Bus that, until! auch Eeri2d, the com
mittee shall consist cf twelve persons to b,
elected at AN annual general meeting; eigh
to De chosen from among these members wnl
have advanced capital to the amuGut OF lO0!
or upwards and four from the other mem
bers. The committee to be empowered I
elect the treasnrcrs and secretaries.
VII. That the treasurerS be empowers
TO receive all MONEYS due 20 the commnnii!
and pay its disbursements Oh orders slgne
hy the secretary. That they balance at.
rGnort their accounts every week to th
committee who shall appoint two of the
number to examine and pass them undo
their signatures.
VIII. That the secretary be directed
keep regular detailed daily statement
all the accounts and transactions Of the con
munity; and that such statement be presen
Ell weekly to the committee, and submittc
to tine exaninatioa Ii two Of their nunbe
who shall pass 1t under their signature
with such observations as may occur
them.
lX. That the books of accounts and tran
actions Of the society be open to the inspe'
tion Of all its members.
X. That the business of the commuuii
be divided into the following departments
Agriculture and gardening.