New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-17
A Colony Proposed.
Of The n. Y. Tribune.

To the Editor Of The n Y Tribune
SIR: Permit me to call your attention, ant
that Of your readers to project that Is engaging the
attention Of many earnest, progressive minds that ar
DESTROYS Of securing to themselves improved social con
dion ard at the time benefit the people around
them That there are many Of this stss scattered
the Northern and Middle States there be
w doubt-peopn vi Icno1eri aud Vsity,son slss ar'
longing for something better than they now possess
They want congcnia society; they want better educa
tional advantages for their ehlldren they want NOR
freedom from the exactions Of fashion and the no!er
anee Of bgotry and superstition. They desire 20 dwell
in atmosphere Of moral purity Of religious freedom
where temperance and equal rights shall prevail, and
with people whose watchword is progress To sncl
would say why spend your days in useless lougngs
Why not concentrate. in some suitable place. and al,
each other In efforts a. promote " the good time
coming instead Of oIpending oil your strength In
combating the errors you see and feel AID endeayornI
TO shield your children from their eva iahueneesf Ih
idea can be realized.
The first thing 10 be done Is 10 ascertain II there arr
enough people Of this class sufficiently Ia earnest &
in the matter and have sufficient means t. secure
success. This being ascertained. let company BE-
land selected with the greatest care. so that It shsl
combine as many natural advantages for tie settlement
OF colony can be found In place The land MAY
be wild. but should be fertile and cheap and fvorab
out on tho most approved pan rcseryDg such parts a
may be needed for public purposes and after supplying
individuals Of the corporation with such lands bey
may want for their own use. invite. by advertisement
all people Of progressive minds and ympathizng views
70 and purchase lands aud build themselves home.
on the domain.
The land should be sold 10 but actual settlers
pledged 10 commence their improvements within a
specified time and a sufficient advance TO cover al
OF penses and risks Of the undertaking.
The example of Ninellnd gives assurance that bu.
short time need eapse befofe most Of the blessings OF
good society may be enjoyed.
No important socia changes are proposed in the ont
set but let all rely on their own exertOns and means
for subsistence with perfect freedom TO combine their
efforts and means for mutual benefit aud the general
welfare
Many choice locations might at the present time be
secured IN various parts OF the country but there are
some reasons for giving preference 10 either Mary
land or Virginia
Lands in these States are being freely offered for sale
They are most OF them easy Of and sufficiently
near the great commercial cepiers of the country.
from the colored population who in turn would be bon.
cited by the proceeds Of their labor and the Of
impr0yeme TINT would DO afforded them The loca.
ton OF such colony In either Of these States would be-
lasting benefit TO the people white or black. by plant
ing In their midst civilization far In advance OF that
existing there. But this. rs all other matters,
would be directed by the Company, when formed
Persons wishing TO unite in some such plan here
proposed, are requested TO state their views and the
extent of their ability 10 cooperate In letter addressed
to Colony" TRIBUNE Office. N. Y. and IL responses
authorize, further action will be taken.
Editors friendly, please copy.