New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-07-09
scomrges Of eur present false Societies,
and Reu,Hts Of Association.

Politician. scarcely dare pm, forth the hypothesis
of a Social Reforr aud n change in tho condition ct
Mankind: tho IIuman Racehave 40 long been curbed
under the yoke of misfortune, that suffering is be-
lie,cd to lee the law of their nature. The views
and belief of Philosophers aud Politicians have 30
adapted themseye. 10 this doctrine, that it has be-
cone a dogmaical part Of their creed; they have
asserted it 40 siten, that they must stand by their
declarations. Their scientific controversies, their
panty Interests have become cntwined with
the present state of things, tina; they are even
led to supper, present ti.e scientific thcorc' and
fal,e systems OF Society adj to thls the apathy Of
the y ord il, disbelief in Ia. FEASIBILITY 81 great
social change aud we have the xplanation why no
social principles are discussed, and why no efforts
are mudc 10 amcliOrate the condition OF that vast
mass 81 suffering. helpless and dcsraG,d binss
who form ,hlee-fosrth. Of the Population ct the
Globe 1t is time thi. unfortunate policy, 1t MI
disbelief in a Social Reform can be called such
should be denounced the Mass. We trust, have be-
come intelligent enough To demand some effective
reforms AT the hands Of their Political Leaders 40
active in Administrative Reforms. and 20 clamor-
oil. in their pro,e,fatios, Of love for the People.
Nine permanent evil. characterize tie course of
orr false Societies let the Mass call upon tho'"
Leader. to discover the principles OF Society
which viii produce nine results directly opposed
to ,hcm, guarantee social happiness and give Us
the standard Of truc Social Organization.
NINE PERMANENT sCoURGES OF ORR 'ALsE
SOCIE fIES.
Indulgence;
Fraud
Oppression;
War;
Derangement OF climate;
Diseases artihcially produced-plagn ye-
low fever: cholera; small pos. &C.;
yiciou. circle, without any opening tor I'M
provements;
IxlvyRs.L SELFlsHNEss
DrPtrcirY Of, Social AcTIoN.
NlyyPFRMANENT BENEFITS To EE ATTAINED.
GeaeraI Riches
Practical truth IN all relations OF lie
Real and effective liberty IN the same
Constant Peace;
Equilibrium Of temperature and climate;
Sy-;en ct preventive medicine aad ,xtir-
patton Of artificial diseases;
Orcning offered 10 All Improvements and
ameliora;ion,
COLLECTIVE AND INDIVIDUAL pHnsN-
THR0PN;
UNITY % Social ACT!OS.
Such are tie benefit. Association would realize :
but can W. iooA for cooperation from men whose
interests. a. We said are concentrated in personal
Success The circle Of our civilized politics i very
narrow. but it insurcs the successful individual,
often without merit great effort, applause tor
the day, and frequently pecunilry reward with It,
Immediate and personal advantage only stimulates
the srca, majority; the idea OF Social Reform
which would change the destiny Of Mankind, a.
though .a.t AID sublime, il to, ia: OH, too severe
from all personal advantages, to ind mary at
hereut. and enthusiasts. There must, however,
Be- some characters 80 constituted to feel the
want Of al object, high and lasting, with which
to connect their efforts, go that something may Re
main to show that they lived Upon this earth Hnd
that their intellectual was not a. seiing their
material existence. 1t j. amsng such tempera-
m.ni. that We must seek for the advocates OF the
grea, Social Reform which the present Age may
have the glory of achieving