The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-14

trees cordial Union between tho two republics niShy
From this mission the writer again returned to the
United States arriving at New York In September Iast
thus crossing TIC Atlantic four tunes IN less 'nan AK
months
On his arrival in New York, many articles Of public
eharactet preparatory to the present object which no
had written dring the return voyage were publish
ed In the daily papers f that city while others were
published in the Union and National Inei.
previous to the meeting Of Congress the proceedings OF
which he carefully watched.
Perceivng by the signs Of the times in Europe well
as in America that in the history Of nations
was approaching and the causes Of revolutions rapidly
this Congress IS With VIEW possible to nssae that
body to enter into full investigation OF hs by fur
the most important and deeply interesting Of all subject.
but he found the war; and the coming Presidential
election, had pre-occupied the minds Of the Senators
who in fact unprcpared for such national invests
cation, which they said consttutonally belonged TO
the State governments.
This is the outline of some Of the adopted by
the writer preparatory to those now to DO explained in
1t is evident, the world is in dilemma 1t con-
tinualy exclaims that something Is fundamentally
wrong The facts discovered and the progress Of
science within the last century are too much opposed to
old mysteries and doctrines to be reconcilcd
The world must return baek to imaginary fables, and
authoritative instruction In mystics or II must advance
to based on facts supported by truth without
mystery, mixture OF error, or fear OF man.
But the world cannot return back, 1t must there
foIc advance and progress from error to truth.
be asked who the proper parties TO lead the
way TO accomplish this great moral victory for the
world
The answer Is obvious, tho great public assemble. Of
the three advanced nations of modern mcsnamc-
ly the Parliament Of Great Britain the Legislatures Of
the United States Of North America, and Legislative
Tho great revolution approaching the civilized world
must be yet wisely and temporarily introduced and
Quoted by these safe powers whose public
discussions will gradually prepare the public for the great
inevitable change in principle and practice which the
advanced state of science and the consequences with
which it is fraught now imperatvey demand for all
nations.
The materials for permanent universal prosperity and
great improvement in the character Of the human
superabundant in all nations and it Is tho interests
of and people, that public TO
effect the change should be no longer delayed
This manifesto is now published to introduce the sub
cct into these great Legislative assemblies which take the
lead in tho civilized world.
II Is true 1t Is not upon record that member either
Of these assemblies has uttered sentence ndca
tive that he understood the real the msere@
life only remedies for them and yet their want OF
moral courage their prudence not prematurcly OPP
the preudiccs Of latitude and longitude local
ignorances may have restrained them from openly de-
claring these alimportant truths and kept their Ian
guage In their known and well understood convention
aties Of each assembly, but which ought longer
exist.
The proceedings Of these assemblies hitherto have
been mere surface legislation with speeches the
useless petty affairs, and always false principles
hence the present ignorance poverty, disunion crime
and misery general throughout christendom aud all
nations and hence the language OF and conduct
Of deception prevalent among all people with to
murder, plumber and Cypress each other all demonstrn-
tive proofof the past and miserable rrationaty
The famine Of Ireland amid world Of wealth. its IL
mitabc Of increase and tho general dsordercd
condition Of society will terminate this md
irrational state Of human existence 1t is known that
wealth be easily created annually greatly exceed
tho wants or rational desires of socctytha II NAV be
benefcaly and Justly distributed to the Of all
That the means are at the command Of society to give
to all valuable physical, mental moral and practical
character.
That most advantageous employment physical ond
mental wisely combined, may be permanently provided
for all.
That each one may be well governed and cared for,
from birth, benehcaly for the individual society
That in fact, the means abound to well place each
from birth to death greatly to the well being and happi
ness Of all.
The accomplishment of these results may be now made
upon proper principles more easy OF practice than to
construct railways.
There is supcrHuity ofland and materials Of eve
ry description OF manual labor Of scientific power OF
skill and capital, with means Of ilmitabe increase to
commence this change Europe and America without
delay And the poverty crimes and degradation Of hu
ries Of the millions and the trained dsunon
and destructive contests arising from the ignorant
petition Of all.
These Of the leading subjects which necessity
will henceforh make the chief objects Of discussion ii,
these popular assemblies Of the civilized world indeed
such state of existence that suffered by Ireland
can be called civilized
But the questions of paramount Importance, which
should first engage the attention Of these assemblies
LIST What are the unchangng laws Of nature respecting
humanity! I'd. Has society been hitherto based OH
those laws or upon human imagnations! J. Would not
the laws OF nature universally established terminate
forever falsehood ignorance, poverty dsunon the evil
passions, and all crimes! 4th Is it the interest
OF all that these laws and not mems laws in opposition
them should govern all the proceedings Of the human
race 9th Are there any real obstacles except
to prevent the introduction Of these superior
practices which would necessarily cnanate from them
9Th Are not all made necessity creatures OF
the latitude and longudes in which they born
and educated! 7th Does not educ mperfect az IL
hitherto has BEEN make the chief Offence between the
ignorant peasant and the polished prince sth Could
not all be, advantageousy for all well educated 9th
Has any human being ever yet been educated in any
part Of the world except principles Of lsehood and
deception fpracticabe by change of irrational for
rational circumstances would IL not be most desirable
educate all rom birth, on principles Of truth and
honesty! 10. Would II not be advantageous TO
give superior character for practice, to all, far
as their natural powers would admit ? llth With
the immense superhuous means, acquired through
the progress Of science and Of general knowledge
create wealth. there natural necessity good
why any individual should be placed as to be
liable to experience the evils of poverty any time
the fear Of it, 18th With the newly acquired know
ledge OF the science manuc Of character there
any real necessity utility in permitting indiydu-
al hcnceforth to have inferior character formed for
him. much less to be allowed to grow up in ignorance
and TO acquire bad and evil habits 18th Has society
the individual the most power in creating the circum
stances which form the character Of cach I4h In this
respect what power from birth, has the individual IN
the formation OF his own character opposed 70 society
and what power has society opposition to the ndivdu
all 18th sit the highest permanent interest Of society
that good practical character should be formed from
birth for ALL that through the neglect Of soce-
ty by design should have bad inferior
formed for them 10th Is II the interest Of society tina,
some should be born to poverty and placed from birth
amidst inferior and vicious circumstances that all
amidst superior and vrtuous circumstances only 18th
Has society the means and power to place all from
birth amidst inferior and vicious superior md vir
tuous circumstanees' 18th. Are inferior and vciou,
circumstances or superior and vrtuous circumsan
the most economical 10Th Are inferior and vicious
superior and viruous circumstances the easily 70
ne controlled and well governed! goth. Is II for the
interest OF society that any Of It's members should be-
placed from birth In the midst Of inferior
seeing that man u, To an imitabe extent the creature
OF circumstances and more especially when society has
he most ample means and power to place all from. and
he mi of virfu nd mn
rational circumstnncesg 2ist Docs 10 indicate a know
ledge OF human nature In the governments and people
who permit the continuance Of such places the Five
foins In New York ~. Giles In London or similar
circumstances any where 22d II u the most dcsra-
DIE Tor the family ~ 10 be trained from birth in the
pure language ~ truth and the straight forward conduct
OF honesty and placed within circumstance devoid OF
motives To falschood any practice Of dishonesty
or TO be regularly initiated in the language Of
fslsehcoi. and the conduct ~ deception rs What
" the difference In money value % society between
human being trained from his birth within orcum-taces
to make him ignorant idle, and % acquire bad habits;
and placed within other circumstances 60 form him
20 acquire real kD0wledgc-to be benehciay active,