The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-08

however unlikely 1t appeared, ! gave HIM TO hope
work by his side He (Mr LIZ wished to see the
day when he would work side by side by the ho-
nest blacksmith-have the benefit OF his inslruc-
tions-and teach him in return, everything OF
mechanics or of labor he might know: His friends
illusions about the three tables might have been
spared. For his part he did not see any reason why
twelve or twenty tables should not do as we'll as
three. There was no partiallty for that particular
number, land he could not explain the grounds OF the
choice The object Of association was To make
every man enjoy his minimum OF qualification
What was that Why II was tar greater than what
was now considered his maximum, Caughter.) IT
would put every man in possession OF the comforts
of life, peace and plenty, an elegant and tranquil
home, such as many did not see even IN this cry
Instead of curtaiing our choice TO Sit at any table,
high or low, Association had Tor Its object to give
us the utmost amount Of freedom combined with
enjoyment If that gentleman, who objected TO the
three tables and the kid glove arstocracy thinks he
can, as an American republican, defend his conduct,
ne may; but ne thoushtt was falacy'so long as we
were able to secure 1000, tables, as they were
better than the old frail ones which we every day
saw, that would hardly support a substantial dish,
and most Of them were troubled with none-to SIT
disputing about words, whilst they might procure
that which manywere dying for want of (applause.)
He did not think the difference great between them
and the gentleman, ifthey would only compare facts
He was glad he made the suggestion, tor 1t might
urge them forward, and cause them TO emerge from
the control of fashion (applause)
Mr.. SMITH (he workman) said he did not think
the explanation satisfactory. The reasons tor dis
tinction OF tables were pretty much like those as
signed by the rich man who sees his neighbors
starving next door. The wor king-man should be
supported (cries of he is he isl He could CON-
pare Fourer's system to be nothing super or TO
French boarding house (cries Of you don't under
stand it, He thought they dare not disc uss the
question (excitement)
Mr.. L. Brown rose and said, they believ, d that
all men were born free and equal on the SOIL, and
their movement was to realize that equality--not
for this alone, but for future ages of the world -
They were anxious for discussion, and to be heard
in defence Of their principles and notions of justice.
They valued freedom, but not farther than II was
just and justice permits to extend her freedom in
all that belongsto man. They did not want to per-
feet similarity between men in food and clothing,
but each to satisfy his taste. He believed that that
levellng system adopted in this country impractical
ble-as If a man could thrust his head through one
of his capillary tubes: dwelling system, indeed!
as if God did not himself make men as different
from each other as the blood in his veins from the
nervous fluid in his brain The only plan which
can secure 1t 10 this system, which although not
understood, was just as true as human physiology,
although that was not understood. He would show
from the economy of nature that the system was
analogous The blood was the circulating medium
for the support of the system. Yet the bones-the
neryes-the brain, &c, each, from affinity, select
ed its part and rejected the rest. Why should the
hand be called on to secrete the blood the brain
requires, and why should the head call the foot in
ferior, which gives us locomotion. Each part had
StunCtlOnS-ltS Immortal tunCuOHS-yet the SYM
pathizers with all the rest of the vital system. lie
wished to suggest that any one wishing to under
stand the system of Fourier, must study both phi
losophy and psychology-.for the human body, was
a faithful emblem Of society, where all should be
equally free to choose, projected and happy Zap
plause.)
Mr.. BRISBANE said the charge Of secluson which
was brought against them could be easily replied
to. Their aim was to secure the greatest amount
of liberty in conjunction with the greatest variety
IF He ms int he sgIfv Of
viding for the great diversity OF taste, arising from
age, habit, circumstances OF various kinds, and
theirs was the system the human heart requires
He denounced that system OF ultra-Radcallsm,
called Owenism, as against the symmetry of ma
ture, and said he regarded it as Utopian. They
were not tenacious about details, and would listen
to reason; they felt bound to submit system and
not wait longer, The day would come when the
question instr ad OF being how men would get the
means of life, would be how they could consume
them.
Mr. GREELEY next addressed the convention
He showed to those who. objected to Fourier Asso
own case, that it was wise to do So. He was, as
was well known, (irahamlte, Directing to the
use of animal food, and there might be numbers of
others who would think it hard to have no choice.
He expressed his great confidence in the final sue.
cess of association, and 10 alluding to one on
which he said he had spent much thought, he de-
clared he would not hesitate to pledge the earnings
of the next ten years to raise money for its support
This resolution was then put and adopted
6rH. RESOLVED That in view OF the vastness OF the
change proposed by Association the ignorance in regard
to which still so generally prevails the untness for its
and duties which false ordeective educat
has rendered nearly universally the nadelity, if not
hostility of the great mass Of those who possess CAPT
tai wealth; the necessarily inadequate pecuniary
of the pioneer Associations already commenced
and the certainty that much Of waste both of efforts and
means must attend the commencement Of change so
mighty, earnestly advise the friends OF Association
every where proceed with circumspecon and deber
alton in all practical move nents and whenever circum
to concentrate their energies and efforts in the expert
ments already commenced in preference to undertaking.
new enterprises
Mr. GREELEY again addressed the meeting,
pointing out the obstacles likely to arise to the pro-
gress of association Seltishness was one likely to
operate !; Misrepresentation was another. 1t was
but short time since the "Courier and Enquirer"
came out with account OF FOuriere estab-
lishment, which it said existed in Pennsylvania, al
though the whole was fiction-fOr none had existed
there and therefore he would not be surprised if
they got credit for all the failures which might at
tend the effortslof every society-Shakers Quakers,
Owenltes, ct cum nnuitis aiiis. They were deter
mined, however, TO go on and awaken public opin-
ion, II they could not the pockets of those who
would be seen butonlng them when any scheme
for the Improvement oil the world was mentioned.
daughter ard applause-)
9th. Resolved That the which in this first annual
convention Of the friends of association based upon the
adopt for ourselves recommend to those through
out our community would cooperate with US, and by
which desire to be always publicly Designated is the
Associatonsts Of the United States of America We
not call ourselves Foureriss for the two following
lat Charles Fourier often and earnestly protested
in advance against giving the name Of individual
to the which he humby to be- aud
revereny taught discovery Of eternal laws OF divine
justice established and made known by the creator 2nd
While we honor the magnanimiy, consummate ability,
and devoedness Of this good and wise man. and grateful
ly acknowledge our belief that he has been The means
under Providence Of giving to his fellow a clue
which may lead out frem actual scientific and so.
cal laby rnth yet do not receive all the parts of his
theories which in the publications Of the Fourier school
dennminated coDjectural" because Fourier gives
them observation-disclosures do not in all respects
understand his meaning and because there parts
which, individually, reject and hold ourselves
only Free but bound seek and obey truth
revealed in the word Of God the of humanity
the order OF nature
7th Resolved, That with solemn of our respon.
sibtes advocates of the Of universal unity,
with earnest desire to consistent cooperation
among the associations Of the United states. and pre-
in the outset all possibility of those disunions among