The scheme cannot be better introduced than by giving here the
prospectus of the _Harbinger_, the beautiful name of the new
weekly paper. You will find in its brave words some of the ideas that
the leaders of this movement developed, but more particularly the broad
faith they had in human nature and in great principles applied to
social life, and the greater trust they had that the Providence under
which we live had ordained man for a sublime destiny.
CHAPTER VI.
THE "HARBINGER" AND VARIOUS SUBJECTS.
The following is the prospectus of
THE "HARBINGER."
Devoted to the Social and Political progress. Published simultaneously
at New York and Boston, by the Brook Farm Phalanx. "All things, at the
present day, stand provided and prepared, and await the light."
Under this title it is proposed to publish a weekly newspaper, for the
examination, and discussion of the great questions in social science,
politics, literature and the arts, which command the attention of all
believers in the progress and elevation of humanity.
In politics, the _Harbinger_ will be democratic in its principles
and tendencies; cherishing the deepest interest in the advancement and
happiness of the masses; warring against all exclusive privilege in
legislation, political arrangements and social customs; and striving
with the zeal of earnest conviction, to promote the triumph of the high
democratic faith, which is the chief mission of the nineteenth century
to realize in society.
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