Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03

improvements IN Inc arts, the civilized
world had made but little or no advances
in the economy Of living. If system of
living could be introduced, which would
save one-half or two-thirds Of the ordinary
expenses Of families, all would admit it TO
be an object worthy of attention. In the
present isolated manner of living, the equi.
pages and necessary appendages of a farm
and household, or trade, require variety
as extensive as would be required by doz
en- families united in partnership and
living under the same roof. Suppose one
hundred, families instead of living isolated,
and occupying distinct and separate locali-
ties-ins;ead of barricading against each
other with walls and division lines-instead
of allowing their interests to clash from
real or supposed causes, should unite and
form partnership; erect spacious edfce
on domain Of sufficient dimensions to
accommodate them all. 1t needs no argu-
ment to show that much economy would be
realized, whatever difference may be enter
tanned as to the exped ency o! such an
organization. Instead Of one hundred Sc.
parate houses, there would be but one
edifcc; instead of one hundred farms divi-
ded and subdvided into numerous lots,
there would be but one large domain suffi-
cient to accommodate the industrial occu-
pations OF the whole instead Of one hum
dred barns, half dozen Of suitable dimen-
sions would suiice-instead of one hundred
kitchen fires, one hundred cooks, and one
hundred washerwomenn, five of each would
only be required (; and instead of one hum
dred wells, gardens, cellars, some two or
three Of each would meet their wants.
There were numerous other considerations,
said Mr.. F., which might be named 10
show the superior economy of association
over the ordinary manner Of living. The
association at Ceresco, he had been in
formed, had demonstrated that the cost Of
board would not exceed twenty-five cents
per head per week as soon as the neces-
sary accommodations and conveniences
could be secured. 1t had also shown that
twice the amount Of Improvements and the
products OF labor could be secured in an
associate capacity, than could be obtained
for the same expense by individual and
separate effort. The economy Of associa-
ton had never been disputed. 1t was APP
parent that this accomplishing much in lit
tie time, would afford to those belonging TO
the association much time for mental i'm
provemcnt; they could gain an ample sup
port and yet devote much space to the cul-
tivation OF the mind. He said it was unde-
niabIc that the mass Of the working classes
| throughout the country, have now but little
or no time TO spare for the attainment of
useful knowledge they are obliged to toll
hard and long to gain support for their
! families. Association is peculiarly iavo-
rable for educational urposes; isolated
families and neighborhoods were by gene
raj consent considered unlavorable 10 the
establishment of common schools. One ol
the greatest objections TO organizing schools
in this territory, is the scattered condition
Of the population. In order to develope,
to expand and to enlarge mind, it must be
brought into contact with mind knowledge
is communicative, ciprocal-hence, per
sons brought together for the Investigation
Of science, mutually aid each other. Man
left isolated and alone, is like plant shu,
out from the light Of heaven: his intellec-
iual powers improve not, if denied social
interchange.
He said it had been objected that this
system of dwelling together contemplated
a breaking up Of the family relations, and
subversion of the government, Of parents.
Nothing could be further from the truth
and nothing, he believed, had ever been
published by its advocates which justified
any such assertion. If, then, there was
nothing wrong or repugnant TO the interests
Of society in these associations, ought they
not to be allowed fair trial If the ex-
pertinent proved unsuccessful, no injury
would be done TO the public in general; but
if on The other hand, these associations
could succeed, much good might result
He was in favor of giving the association
at Ceresco an opportunity Of a fair trial
and if it should turn out TO be dangerous
combination Of men, and abused It's char
tered rights, the Legislature would Of
course repeal the &C: of incorporation
(should one be granted at the next session