The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-12-15

On motion OF Mr.. Halsey the conven-
vention took recess until 8 clock A. M.
SATURDAY MORNING, 8 o'clock.
The Convention met pursuant to ad-
journment. The minutes were read and
approved.
On motion of Mr.. Stayman, the vote on
the adoption of the article in the Consti-
tuton, relative to the time of holding an.
nual meetings, was reconsidered, and the
article SO amended as to read last Wednes-
day proceeding the organization of the
Legislature.
On motion of Mr.. Glenn. that portion
Of article 1st, requiring a dollar to be paid
on becoming member, was eXpunged.
The following communication was re-
ceived and read:
70 the Editorial Contention nov in Session
GENTLEMEN:-lf consistent with other
arrangements to favor the Ohio Lunatic
Asylum with visit during the session Of
your honorable body-,either collectively
or indiydually y--it will afford the officers
Of the Institution great pleasure and salts
faction to show you any attention that
may be in their power, and we hope you
will oblige us with such visit if agreeable
to yourselves.
With feelings Of gratitude for many IA
vors received from the Editors and con-
ductors ofthe periodical press, | am very
respectfully their ob't. servant,
WILLIAM NJ. ANVIL,
Superintendent.
The invitation was accepted and the
thanks of the convention rendered to Mr..
Awl.
On motion of Mr.. Belts, the following
was adopted:
Whereas, the mails in many parts Of this
State are very irregular, and are a
source of great annoyance to the pub
fishers as well as subscribers, and be-
lieving reform should be brought about,
it is therefore,
ReSolucd, That the Postmaster General
be, and is hereby requested by this Con-
vention to investigate the subject Of car
rying on the mails in Ohio, and if possible
facilitate their transmission.
On motion of Mr.. Stuart, the conYen-
ton took a recess until O'Clock, P. M.
2 o'clock p. NJ
The Convention met.
On motion of Mr.. Thompson, a commit
tee Consisting of Messrs. Glenn, Fisher
and Thompson) was appointed to report
officers for the Typographical association.
The following are the officers for the
ensuing year.
w. B. THRALL, Prest.
40 loTs E. !; GEM. Gspss'HH' Vice Presidents.
d. w. Halsey, Corresponding Sec'y.
]. r. Knapp, Jr, Recording Sec'y.
On motion of Mr.. Thompson,
Resolred, That the thanks of this Con.
vention are due and hereby rendered to
the President for the impartial, able and
dignifed manner in which he has presided
over its deliberatons-and to the other
officers for the acceptable manner in which
they have discharged the duties of their re.
spective posts.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Con-
venticn be returned to the State Librarian
for the use of this hall.
On motion of Mr.. Campbell of Erie,
ReSolued, That we recommend to the
printers Of newspapers in the State of Ohio
to publish the proceedings of this conven-
ton, and place the subjects therein embra-
ced before their readers.
On motion of Mr.. Fisher the following
was adopted
Whereas. Misunderstanding may oc-
cur between editors, and as consequence
misrepresentation ensue; which, if not
corrected will prove injurious to both edi-
tors and people, Therefore.