New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-15
MIR. j. VI. Morgan and the Christian Com
monwealth.
n the London People't Journal.


in England, by Mr.. J. NJ Morgan, will be. on va
nous grounds, interesting to the readers OF the
Peoples Journal. They will be happy to see that
this true friend Of mankind is again blessed with
health TO aid him in his indefatgable labors
ROME Jan. &c ls47.
lfyou wish to cherish your own ideal Rome, re-
main IN England and come no; here 70 dispel the
fond Illusion. Continue 70 believe the Tarpeian
Rock grand projecting promOntory; the Tiber a
wide and rapid flood the Forum surrounded by
an immense area and the Coliseum far removed
from the more dignlhed pursuits OF ancient Rome.
IL Is time TO realize something far better than ell
the best institutions both OF ancient aud modern
Rome combined, instead Of exhibiting the de-
graded spectacle Of a great and powerful nation
exuberant in wealth with starving population.
1t is now more than six months since / saw a
number Of the Peoples Journal but am glad to
hear that II goes on properously, for it cacu-
lated at once TO amuse and edfy the people; and
its tendency to general and social improvement,
without the bitterness OF party feeling was de-
serving OF encouragement Ii will be made still
more the instrument OF good II continues to re-
cord The proceedings Of the Ministers OF Religion
ia their arduOus endeayOrs to improve the con-
diton of the People. Few have enjoy ed such OPP
pOrtuntes Of witnessing widely the zeal and
benevolence OF the Clergy as myself in soliciting
their attention ia all the principal towns Of Eng
land 10 the plan Of the self supporting village: and
whatever differences Of opinion may exist as 10
form and discipline among themselves, there is no
indifference 70 their sacred duties. Nor have
found, on the occasions have had 10 appeal 10 the
Dissenting Ministers, less desire 20 elevate the
condition Of the People but the specific plan
had 10 explain being connected with the Church
Of England, was exclusively confined 10 members
Of our own communion, though similar under
takings were recommended for every religious
denomination. My visits last year 10 the Cont
mi nd pOyE veil qg m m
the Catholic Clergy have shared in the general i'm
provement OF the age; and that II is most unjust 10
attribute TO them the ignorance and vices OF less
enlightened period. They are taking the most
active part IN measures Of practical reform, IN the
management Of the work houses, in prison dis
cipline and, notwithstanding the proposed Chris.
tan colonies are illustrated by Protestant model,
they devote great attention 10 II: the Jesuits es
pecialy, eyince the greatest intelligence and are
more alive 10 the evils Of competition To repe in
situations against them, they visit families
or persons sngly. ] have had opportunities OF
witnessing the obsery Of this, one OF the regu'
latous OF their order To return to the Peoples
Journal. | should like 10 see 1t become medium
OF communication with the People, TO the prin-
ciples and progress of the self supporting villages,
as the Clergy DESTROYS that they should be bet
ter informed the subject. One OF the most popu-
lar Of their orators, and who has been a candidate
for seat in Parliament, and is friendly to the
cause, expressed an apprehension that the People
would not understand II; any one fully COM
prehend plan which processes to offer the means
OF gradually renovating the whole of Society while
proposing a practicable commencement without
upon all
Great exertions are making here by the Protes
tant Clergy in raising subscriptions for the poor
Irish The subject has been twice dwell upon in
the Sermons at the English Church. What la
mentable and irightlul accounts appear In your
papers daily Had the adoption of Christian com.
munites been determined some few years since,
all this misery might have been prevented even
now, were they generally commenced, 1t would
call into existence vast amount OF remunerated
labor, and put money into circulation, instead OF
supporting the people in ideness, if they are not
too much debilitated for work. Ii is sad reflec-
ton that this waste of human life shonld be neces
sary to compel investigation into the true princi
plea of SOciety-a course which can no longer be
DELAYED. Free Trade 10 be really beneficial, must
be preceded by better organic alton OF Labor and
a more equitable distribution of its products.
Plus TX is almost adored at Rome He is seon
in prints and busts of all sizes. and his likeness
meets one at every turn. | am at present too weak
to seek an introduction. Yours, very faithfully,
J. NJ. MORGAN.
Since the above was written the following has
appeared in a contemporary publication
We learn by letters from Rome that Mr.. NJ Morgan,
the benevolent and interchangeable protector of the Chris
families, has been honored by an interview with His
Holiness the Pope at which he permitted to explain
his plan for ameoratng the condition of the Working
Classes His Holiness pleased TO express the great
interest which he felt In the design and his appreciation
of It's charitable purpose. He accepted copies OF Mr.
MorgsD's work, the Christian Commonwealth IN freneh
and English and photographic print Illustrative OF the
proposed village having previously allowed ranspa
rent painting Of the to be placed in his apartment
and having devoted to II considerable attention. The
patient consideration has been given to the design
he religious bodies
the Scotch and irish Colleges by the latter was re-
cOgnzed the most likely means under PROVIDENCE OF
ayertinR the evils which slct the sister island. We
learn moreover that the Pope has referred Mr.. Nor.
gans proposals to the examination OF the Agricultural
Commission, of which the Cardinal Massmo is Pres
dent and that IL 10 expected their Report will be fol-
lowed up by the establishment OF model village In the
Campagna di Roma. such movement on the part OF
the Head OF the Catholic Church demands the utmost
gratitude from Christians Of all denominations whom
we trust il will excite emulation in work 90 noble
and excellent and highly calculated to relieve the
present and prevent the future suerngs OF the indus
trious Poor. The following extract from the Roman
4dreseT of date previous to that OF Mr.. MOrgans In
terview with His Holiness will show the estimation IN
which our worthy countrymsn is held in the Eternal
City;
"PRoJEor yoR A CIrRIsrIAS CoLoNr.-In countries
where commercial prosperity has rten to its highest
Is often found that the moral snd social condition OIL me
Laboring Classes has sunk to its lowest degree Ihe
wealth OF nations IL sometimes found 10 advance Ia an
inverse ratio with every exalted and spiritual interest OF
national life. In our intense conviction that the only
CahocoH for these whitening tendencies of overgrow.
pe wealth and luxury is the Church the grand social
regeneraior we yet hsppy TO see any effort OF phi
an,hropy 10 stem this current of evil this gross prne
plo of ma,erslism whose blighng sway Ike the Upas
nee spreads death around TO all that Is noble generous
and holy; even if this may appear impossible TO reduce
~ pracuce such we disposed TO think IS the
project above named which Mr. J. Morgan who is now
In Rome has benevolently devoted himself to the iur
thsrancc Of aud anxious TO submit to the CONSIDERS
zion of His Holiness who rs the common isoef CT 'he
Faithful is the proper person to De consuee ON any
project aiming at the promotion OF the prnePes OF sue
Gospel The prospectus Of the under.skins receives
sanction from The names of several OF the Enehsn NO
bity and highly respected Ministers OF the froslsnl
Communion It states that the object 10 TO DC ioono IN
any or all countries, Catholic OF Protestant where
funds may be raised n model colony Tor the estsoish
ment Of 800 families under the management OF Drtet
ors renting shout 600 of land, with cnerch ana
public Offices attached schools farms and factory so
that all the essentials 10 social welfare may De com
bned with the seton of religious and moral Influences
and rs much by any outward agency can lie OF va
tue peace and comfort DC secured 10 all The theory OF
this hale Colony very much resembles ihs OF the he
public of Paraguay which, under the guidance OF me
Jesui, Fathers long presented TIE aspect Of moral
oasi I'm history contradiction 10 the selfish economy
of snti-C Tristan institutions.
Mr. Morgan observes that II this plan was generally
Understood II could be speedily adopted and prove the
meaus OF furnishing the destitute population Of issna