The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-10-06
The Newspaper Convention.

These is to be convention of editors
aud publishers of Newspapers in this State
i'll Columbia, on the first "Wednesday in
December. The proposition to hold such
convention, originated with, we believe,
the Fairfield Herald, aud with the excep-
ton of the newspapers of Charleston, has
been cordially and unanimously responded
to 10y the fraternity throughout the State.
We feel deep interest in the contempla-
ted meeting. Our whole heart is in the
matter; for, if our antcipations do not
prove altogether illusory, much good to
those connected with the press and their
patrons, will certainly result from its deib-
erations. The necessity and importance of
such meeting, must have been for long
time present to the minds of all those who
have had any connection with the press
or any experience in the publishing busi-
ness. 1t is only upon this supposition,
that the general response of the publish
ing fraternity can be accounted for. IL is
with extreme regret, therefore, that we
have observed that the newspapers Of
Charleston have treated the matter with
so much Indifference, ifnot with downright
contempt. Their silence and Indifference,
are indeed subjects Of surprise For sure
ly their interests are in nowise different
from the interests of their brethren of the
up-country. Whatever measures are cal
culated to enhance our interests will GER
tainly tenefit them. Whatever of
wrong or abuse there may he in the news
rar"- ,'; business s doubtless affects iniuriously
the whole fraternity. We chn see no
reason, then, VIII, the editors and publish
crs Of Charleston should not meet with
their brethren Of the up country, contrib
ute Of their varied knowledge and enlarp-
cd experience, and ail i'll devisiur such
measures as will rectity abuses, prevent
wrongs aud benefit alike both themselves
and It's.
We think it manifestly improper in an
ticiPation Of the Convention, to make any
suggestions rs to what should or should
not bc done. II n discussion arises prior
to the meeting, upon an favorite meas
ure ofrciorm or particular means of adj
rancng the interests of the fraternity, it
VIII distract and divide It's, and perhaps
wholly prevent the convocation. The bus
mess Of the convention will doubtless bc
conducted in the usual way. a commit
tee composed Of the wise>t men of our
class aEd those OF the most enlarged and
varied experience, will lie appointed, and
to tins committee, all matters brought lie.
lore the convention will he referred. Then
Is the proper time for each one to urge his
tavorlte scheme. Before the committee
each measure will be fairly and dispassion-
ateiy considered, and if worthy Of adop-
ton, will be reported in proper FORM
Whatever measures may he adopted, will
IN this way be the result Of mature delib-
GRAFTON, and the fruits OF the combined wis
dom OF the convention. II each member
shall attend its sessions, prepossessed in fa-
vor OF some particular scheme. and deter
mined to be disastisfie,l unless it be adopt.
ed, the whole movement will end in total
and disastrous failure. 1t must he borne
IN mind that the convention will I've purely
deliberativc body having no power to
enforce its resolves. Unanimity and a
hearty cooperation are absolutely essenti.
al to the success of the project. Then we
insist that there shall be n discussion pri.
or to the meeting and 10 suggestions
made. Let every one attend the conyen-
t'on with the resolution to abide by and
heartily cooperate in any measure of re
form and every scheme Regulating the
printing business and Of preventing inm-
rles, which may be adopted by the ma.
jority Of his brethren.
Newberry Sentinel.