New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-03-14
sHope on, Hope ever

The Harbnger,' after giving particular account
of the recent destruction by fire Of the unitary edi'
fee which the Brook Farm Association has been
for some time erecting on its domain thus audes TO
the spri, in which the calamity has been met by
those most deeply interested, and TO its influence on
their hopes and prospects for the future:
lis some alienation OF the great calamity which we
have sustained that at this time rather
than at later period The house was not endeared to
us by any grateful recoectons the tender and haowed
associations of home had not begun 10 cluster around
and although wc looked upon ii with joy and hope as
destined occupy important sphere IN the social
movement which it cOnsecrated, It's destruction
does rend asundcr those sacred ties Wnich oind US
10 the dwellings that have thus far been the scene OF our
tolls and Of our sa.stac,ions We could not part with
either of the houses in which have lived at BROOK
Farm without sadness like that which we snouid reel
at the departure OF bosom friend. The destruction oil
our edice makes no change essential in our pursuits.
1t leaves family destitute OF home II disturos no
donesc arrangements it puts us to no immediate In
convenience The morning after the disaster II stran.
ger had not seen the smoking pile OF ruins. he would
not have suspected that anything extraordinary had
taken place. Our schools we're attended as usual our
industry in full operaton and not look or expression
of dependency could have been perceived. The ca
lAnty 10 felt be great do not attempt to conceal
from Ourselves its consequences but 1t has been met
with calmness and high trust which gives us new
proof Of the power OF Associated Lie to quicken the
best elements OF character and 10 prepare men for
every emergency.
We shall be- pardoned for entering into these slmost
personal details for know that the numerous friends
Of Association, ia every pa:: OF our land will ieel our
misfortune ii it were private grief OF their own
We have received nothing but expressions OF The most
generous sympathy from every quarter even from those
who might oc supposed 70 the eSst interest in
purposcg and that irieDds in the cause
of Social Uniiy will share with the affection that has
visited branch of their own fraternity
We have wish 10 keep out OF sight the magnitude
of our loss In our present ntai state is severe
trial OF oLr strength. We cannot calculate its ulti
mate effect IL may prove than are able to
bear or ike other previous cAsmtes, ii may serve 10
bind closely each other and TO the holy cause
10 which we are devoted We await the result with
calm hope sustained by faith in the Universal ROW.
dence whose social lnws we have eDdeavored to
tain and cmbody in daily lives
IL may be improper state. speaking Of
affairs fully than have FELT liberty to
our trials of external character have every
son to rejoice i'll the internal condition OF Assoca-
top For the few last mouths, it has more nearly than
ever approached the idea OF true social order. The
greatest harmony prevails among US not dscordant
note is heard spi. of friendship, OF brothery kind
ness OF charity dweis with lie and besses US our So
cis resources have been greatly multiplied and our
devotion the which has brought us together,
ceves strength every day Whatever may be in
reserve for us have infinite satisfaction in the
relations which have united u.s. and the that
our enterprise has sprung from desire to obey the Dr.
vine Law We feel assured that outward disappoint
neut of lsmity chill yea! for the realization OF
Divine Order of Society abate efforts in the sphere
which may be pointed out by best judgment as most
favorable to the which we have AT heart.