The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-23

ner a. In se. S.ion rsaso dsisd and disgrace on The
After much confusisn aud noise, which vas created
BY the Aforesaid clique Of noisy person. Edward D.
Connery: Esq in order to promote harmony, pos
tute for al the resolutions before the meeting the fol-
lowing, which was carried by large vote =
s sa s said
to report q, a future meeting.
the COMMITTEES, viz Messrs. OTIS Of the Express !;
Meighan Of the Sunday .ase Simonton, late of the
United States Senate sansy Of the Npoms 20 Police ias
Gazette; and DR.. Whitehead of the NeW York Herald
who was afterwards added.
The meeting then adjourned to assemble at the
same time and place the Saturday evening follow
ing.
THE ADJOURNED MEETING.
According to the vote for adjournment, the majority
of the gentlemen. composing the meeting, assembled
IS4s
EDWARD DowNEs CoNsERy was ap :ointed chairman,
in consequence of the absence Of Dr. Whitehead.
A motion was made, seconded, and carried, to dis
pense with the reading of the minutes aud also to
waive the call the roll until after the disposal Of the
report Of the committee appointed to wait Mr..
Burton. Mr.. Otis read the said report and it was
carried without . dsse nting voice so.ution to
adjourn sine die, which attached to it, with
held for future consideration.
The follow ng Is copy of the report -
The committee Of six appointed at the last meeting,
have the duty assigned them and ask leave
follows
They held a meeting on Thursday and resolved to
wait upon Mr. Burton with the following commune ..
tion -
In ComarrrsT, Dot, 10. 1913.
At r s ss Knew
into consideration the introduction Of certain words rejecting
the drama performing
Ts to
NJ Burton a. receive explanations from him; said committee
TIE following gentlemen were appointed the committee
Ness 0 of I Ns h Y0f s Of the
the United States Senate Stany othe Police ,e
In these the committee WILDE ready
to hear from Mr. Burton Mt ueh time and place may
think fairly within the line their duty to
considered mat the which they belong
ss sn 81
SncCn Of The Of any other class or
udcous and than any other But dsot
the q
Obe ndsensbe and bamewOrthy to call only
'Sfs ss%sf i'Gs ss
While then we d. not ask Mr. Burton to alter in any way
the construction cast of the drama called New York In
words the part q Mr. Downs wsc .srSue
ns ss and bs tine Committee believe would
| The committee waited upon Mr. Burton and having
read the above communication to him, left with him .
copy. They received by him with much courtesy
and had extended interview with him. in the
Of which he averred that nothing farther his
thoughts intentions or wishes than to present any
thing upon his stage rejecting upon derogatory
the press or any gentleman or gentlemen connected
herewith; declared himself entertaining for 1t the
highest respect, and the deepest interest it, ha
wing been for years connected with it, both edtoriay
and practical printer protested that he did not
view the part complained Of intended reflect upon
ing that the offensive auson to reporters the pub
lie press in the part should be omitted in future
sentstions So far as the DOM mitee felt authorized
they expressed entire satisfaction with the result
their inter Wow.
The committee, in conclusion, beg leave to propose
for the adoption of the meeting the following re.
RESOLVED That this meeting do adjourn. sine die.
AL of which is respectfully submitted,
5 5n1 W s Dn"' III s M1asaas
At this stage of the proceedings large number Of
turbulent pereonages, some of whom were under the
influence Of ardent spirits entered the room and
were the authors OF SO much disturbance that the
business could not be contaminated. Many of these
persons being neither reporters nor editors, they
vidual who said be entitled to voice should be
admitted to the privilege of part in the proceedings
motion to adjourn was lost-ayes Ia; nays. IS.
A bill for the rent Of the room then paid In
accordance with resolution passed by the meeting.
violence and various other called for and crimi nal
movements compelled the officers, and a majority of
| and ad jour n TO another quarter
They continued their orga nzation and their first
act was to agree to the following protest."
q whom sabordinates q prs others q
whom have no connection either in reportoral edi
toa the officers Of the meeting and gentlemen helping
comprise the original asmblage having pshed they
70 mpish thy therefore reuse recognize any pro-
eeedr tina. have taken place after their
A resolution as below, was then adopted -
Resolved That measures be taken organize establish
League OF the writing members of the city,
which all lemeu. Of acknowledged liability and honor
shall he ADMITTED complying with the rules and bylaws
the Association.
II WAS also resolved that the members of the profess
sion, in the cities of Baltimore, Phadel PIMA Boston
Washington, and New Orleans be respectfully invited
to take similar measures and that they report pro-
gress at meeting to be called Of the reporters and
writer's If this city at future day In order that the
profession may be enabled to maintain its dignity
throughout the United States
The meeting then adjourned.