New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-09
Socinl Reform Meeting.

A recently organized Industrial and Educa-
tional Association know a. the "Raritan Day Union"
held public meeting Clinton Hall last evening Tor
the purpose of making statement OF the object ana
general plans Of the Association. There were present
delegates from the Hopedale Community in Massachu-
sets, and from the North American Phalanx in New
jersey and bre history of each of those Associations
was rendered
The audience at Clinton Hall last evening fair in
point of numbers; and of an intellectual appearance
Quite number OF ladies were present. Tnc meeting
was called to order by Mr. Geo B. Arnold, Of the Rar
tan Bay Union, who stated that the meeting had been
called together in accordance with prospectus which
he read That prospectus announced the formation oil
this Union unpleded yet to social theory a. YET
presented
The domain consists of two hundred and seventy
acres OF fertile and easily cultivated land at the mouth
Of Raran River near Perth Amboy. 1t is well watered
healthy, open to the sea Cir, and easy OF access
Here il is proposedto erect q wharf workshops sup
piled with power and laborsaving machinery studios
for artists a unitary dwelling, with suites OF apart
ments and single rooms lighted watered warmed ana
ventilated according TO the most CONVENIENT MODES
now in use; separate houses for those VINO prefer
more private life laundry furnished with economical
washing drying and ironing apparatus cold hot ana
steam baths; bakery and refectory, whence meals
will be supplied at moderate rates either in private
houses and apartments or in the public relreshment
hall gymnasium schoohouse; rooms Tor library
lectures and worship together with such other build
ing as may be demanded by social use and conVe-
nience.
The several departments of the farm, workshops,
&c will be rented to groups to individuals uniting
In the enterprise either at fixed remuneraive Fent
sufficient TO induce the investment OF necessary capital
and TO keep the stock at its par value or tor rent con-
tncen, in part on the profits of the business as may in
each case be agreed II is proposed, also, 10 c''ao
Isb an agency in York for the sale OF articles pro-
duced in the Union, where samples may be exhibited
and goods distributed without deduction OF prohts Ill
rec,ly to the retailer consumer.
Education will be central objectn the Union The
intention is to organize such system OF trahing-Syhi
nastic industrial scientific literary, artistic socal ana
sprituslas shall promote vigorous development anu
practical preparation for whatever sphere the tastes
and abilities of the young, of either sex, seem best 10
qualify them.
Education will be accessible to oil the children oil
members; and as many children from abroad VIII DC
received a. the limits Of the Union will permit anu inc
hone L. TO surround the pupils with such an slno7
rbere of friendly and parental guardianship as WI" 70
a boh degree insure their health purity and - ns'
ric growth.
Without protesting a dennlte creeu, OF a''e''f' -
Law down precise laws the origrators OF the hafASu
Bay Union assure those who may feel prompted 10 oc'
come stockholders and members that their purpose IS
TO organize such relations as shall strengthen ana pu
fy all tee Conjugal Parental, Fihal, Fra'ernal' Oon
munal-whch are sanctioned by the Christian t'eHs'on
and approved by the highest experience ana hS' 'ne
hone is TO attain moro and tothat loving eonhun
ion which is the only law of life in Goas kinsao
alike on earth az in Heaven.
Mr. VIM Henry Charming, of Rochester, also
member of this Union then introduced u inc
meeting ard proceeded to remark upon the advantages
of these Associations few years since, when 'ns
discussion of the social question ran high there were
nrospects that the nstion would be converted a. once
The prospects are hopeful that these ASSOCIATIONS W."
vct he formed. in which capitalists, phan'aropi',s
ard Christians-the poor, suffering tempted; ana IN
sto,, all classes can cooperate lie had great confidence
IN them and supposed the social plan would tne %
odop,ed generally. There was much excitement u
Tho Northern States rash plans were entered mo su
,le5 hccouse there were clear views Of pFinePe7
s,d an Inadequate investment of capital bat TWO u
The efforts Of that day stand succcssful-'he No''n
American Phalsnx in New-Jersey, and inc ho''1''''
/, Massachusetts, Thesc have met Win success
In commencing this new enterprise, II @asrs VIZ,
these established il il simple II will be more mite
in IL, outset 1t will form slight transition from -
ce,v as 4, H. I, will be of more practical caarse'eF,
Friends who are united in main views upon soc'S aaa
educational matters may unite tasK Ssss'as