The New York herald., 1872-12-01
From the New York WOrld.l
FOURIERISM.

N0sketch Of Mr. Greeley's life would be complete
without some account Of his connection with the
questions raised by the discussion Of FOurierism in
the columns OF the Tribune. He early took
an interest in socialism, and was at one
2tme impressed with the conviction that
II was possible that social condition might
be made to exist wherein poverty would be abo-
ished, and where all things could be enjoyed in
common; but in later years he acknowledged his
error in this particular. He opened the COL
umns OF his paper to Brisbane In order that that
disciple Of Fourier might broach his doctrines
and defend them against all comers. One OF
the results OF the discussion OF socialism
which ensued was that several communities based
upon socalistic principles were organized in var
localities. Among those the best known were
the communities of Brooklarm, near Boston, and
The North American Phalanx In New Jersey. They
soon, however, anguished and died out; but 1t must
be said in justice to Mr.. Greeley that he never en-
tered into any of the baser theories of the extreme
socialists In regard to the marriage tie ON the
contrary, he was ever firm and resolute cham
pOn Of the sanctity OF the marriage relation. His
defence Of the state of wedlock was complete
indeed that he believed marriage should be indis-
soluble. In regard to his connection with Spiritu
alisn he investigated this matter merely to reject
It as untenable.
HIS ENEMIES
In his political and editorial capacity Mr. Gree
ley, in the course OF his career had lew personal
enmities growing out Of differences Of opinion
with the late william H. Seward and Mr. Thurlow
Weed, arising from drssensiOns between the three
when the influential Wing triumvirate of Seward,
Weed, and Greeley was dissolved many years ago,
10 familiar to all. Ia this category may also be
Observation-Disclosures Mr.. Greeley was the assailed
party-the attack made upon him In Washington,
some years since, by Congressman Rust, Of Arkan-
sas, who had taken exception to certain Of his
utterances concerning himself. On this occasion he
was assaulted with q cane in the hands OF Rust,
The affair occurred at or near the Capital. The
parties were Immediately separated, no damage
having been done; but subsequently,, while Mr..
Greeley was proceeding down Pennsylvania ave-
nue., the attack upon him was renewed by
Mr. Rust Beyond receiving severe blow
on the ARM however. he met with no
active life fierce asperities clouded It's record
1t must be said that his friendships were heartfelt
and sincere. Especially was this the case in his
feeling for Henry Clay, for whom he experienced
the greatest affection, and Of whom he never
weried to write in terms OF admiration. He
veheMen9ly advocated the election of the Kentucky
statesman to the Presidency In 1874 and there was
no Sncerer mOurner than he when Clay died. And
there seems no reason to doubt further, that Mr..
Greeley's personal pOpularity-as well among those
who enjoyed his friendship--was surpassed by no
man OF his time.
WORTH ONLY PITTANCE.
Mr.. Greeley died much poorer man than
he was popularity. Thought to be. That
good -natured confidence in the honesty Of
many who approached him to borrow money
led him to lend oil his means without the ex-
ercise OF proper discretion. The result was that
his fortune was wasted in thankless endeavors to
AID ungratetul people, who were faithful to this at
might easily have left millionaire's portion to his
children but as 1t is he has died and they have in
h8rtted only pittance OF the amount which might
otherwise have been theirs.