New-York daily tribune., 1843-05-27
VOL. Hi. NO. f2.
Doctrine of Association.
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National Hall, 10 take preliminary steps toward
tho establishment of the North AMERICAN PHA-
,,<x. an Association which is to be formed upon
larger scale than any yet started, and which Is
destined to test practically the divine principles
of Social Unity, Brotherhood and Harmony, dis
covered by CHARLES FOURIER. The spirit mani
tested at this meeting gives US confident assurance
that we shall be enabled to realize at an carly day
the great object we have in yiew,-w!.ich is to
establish one model Association, to show 10 the
world the advantages and beauties Of the system
in a powerful manner, and induce rapid I'M
tdtion.
The general objects Of the enterprise having
been explained, it was determined to hold an ad-
ourcd meeting Of those Immediately Interested
who wish to subscribe. and take an active part IN
the organization of the Association on the next
4 1ast) evening, III order to take measures OF a
definite and positive character, the nature OF
wllicl, We will state in ncyt article Branches
/ of the ,gortll American Phalunx have already
been formed In other places and depulailon
from the cities Of Albany and Boston are now
in this city 1t is intended that from this central
organization commnncaton shall be held with
the Branches that arc now and may be formed IN
different parts Of the country, III order that all
the friends Of the cause may act IN concert and
direct their efforts 10 the greatest advantage to-
wards accomplishing our object. large amount
of capital has already been subscribed, nearly one
half Of what is required, and it is confidently be
licrcd that it is only necessary for those already
interested in the cause and ANXIOUS to go to
work practically, to unite their eXerons, IN order
TO obtain at once sufficient amount Of capital to
commence operations.
Committee of exploration will be immedi-
atelv appointed and suitable location for the
Association selected The finest tract of land
that can be obtained, easily accessible TO New
York or Philadelphia, will be sought and secured
for the Domain of the Association. Land can
now be purchased at low prices, and the materials
for building can he obtained on extremely IA
yorabc terms These are important considerations
for those who invest Their capital IN this enter
prise; but when it is considered that every step
that is taken viii be made only upon the maturcst
deliberaticn by men of great practca! experience,
who arc themselves deeply interested IN It's suc'
cess, we cannot doubt but that the money invest
cd will be well expended. AS to the successful
operation of the Association when organized, there
cannot be a particle of doubt, and this we have
demonstrated in a thousand ways in our writings.
Production is wealth what an lncalculable source
of wealth then will be an Association, say ottrom
four TO five hundred Persons, the number proposed
for the North American Phalanx, cultivatlng an
extensive and fertile domain in the most sllllliui
and scientific manner, aided by every invention
that will facilitate their husbandry and perfect
their products; prosecuting great variety OF
manufactures and mechanical pursuits, with cz
tensivc labor saving machinery ! The vast
amount that could be produced by such an Asso
cia,on cannot indeed be estimated. All mcm-
bers would be actively engaged in the great work
of production; men, women, and children, both
sexes and all ages, would be employed IN way
that would be at once most useful TO the Assocl-
alton, and the most agreeable to themselves.
Rainy DAYS and winter months would all be occu
pied and such a thing idleness unknown Add
to these conditions for producing wealth or the
products of industry, the great collective ccono-
mics of Associations and the profitable nature OF
this undertaking becomes manifest and certain.
AS an investment, then, the North American
Phalanx presents the strongest inducements TO
capitalists even if they are not disposed to AID 1t
from motives Of philanthropy and desi.c TO see
the great work Of Social Reform and Human
Elevation fairly commenced; but as a home for
those who desire to Join and become members
this Association presents the highest and strong
est attractions. There they can take a part IN
the delightful and nvigoratlng pursuits OF At
tractive Industry, varying their occupations as
taste and inclination may prompt-ncver becom-
ing iatigucd by laberng for too long time at
one kind OF employment, or exhausted from ex
ccssivc toll. There they can hold delightful com
nunion with Nature, in the gardens and the fields
/ of the beautiful domain; and in the galleries. mu
sical halls. laboratories and Libraries of the Asso
citation. enjoy all the retincmcnts and pleasures
! derived from works of Art and Science There
they can find congenal Social relations, and have
their children educated in the hes, manner, fully
provided icr, and secured noble and honorable
career for lic In short, Association appeals TO
every interest, and every sentiment OF the heart
and we hope the friends of the cause will rally
around this undertaking, and lend their strong
est aid in the establishment of the NORTH AMERl-
/ CAN PHALANX.
Persons who wish to obtain a complete view
Of the nature and character of Association, should
read our Pamphlet entitled A Concise DescHp-
ton of Association, for sale at the office OF The