Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1853-06-24
From tie ZndiGns State Journal
SQate Musical Convention.

To carry out the wishes Of the Sists Musical Con-
vsssios which met here last yenr. and formed So
cieSy. with the intention Of holding regular Conve
Siens M. jaws Corrox. leader tho Winchester
Bead. hes undertaken the Of affairs pre-
psratory to the holding Of another Convention some
siss the month Of October next, in this city, Mr..
Cettom will be remembered by all who attended the
Crsud Concert in Masonic Hall the Gentleman rho,
led HE bend and run good rsce for the Prize Ban
waits which he composed himself after no ar.
rived here. il will b 'ecollected was much admired.
NJ. C. gained tho good opinion and sympaihy OF
ell Who sew him during the Convsniion We have
hoard bic ma'cs talents. honesty. and smablsy high
successful in calling another convention. We feel
confident the various B.nds will respond.
Usea Concert Of Brass Bands and they would like to
hsss another. The science Of music 10 much benefited
BY those gatherings.
M. G. will ssss . Circular to the various bands, Of
CEsrlEnEx:-Havine bees solicited. By msmbsrs Of
ssd take such other sseps % may be deemed
sd oecessssy TO carry into effect the holding Of .
State Musical Conventions. in the month Of October
sect. sddress you for the purpose Of soliciting your
ee-eSesatien in the enterprise.
deem proper state here. that the Of music
dsseiios. sh. b estsav.gans. but sssfsetory
sM Speculation 10 part Of tho object in getting the
Cenventien on FOOT but the elevation and advance
osst Of the science the great desderstum Prompted
By no other motives than desire TO advance the true
ietssssss Of mssc. snd The mu,sa aud ndiy inter-
change Of sentiment and good feeling. the meeting
The wheis management. Tar relates TO the Gnan.
eis a6sirs Of the Convsnton, will be placed in the
heads u Committee. 70 b appointed BY the Cenven-
s0os whose duty. Of course, will be TO that No
siss l. s...S ."i.s. see.~p..ied 'eA the
eooEAevs = iAsjr eerrsefness.
A. 1ndanspolis 10 the central and accessible
1eiss Tor the various Bands is thought best to have
he Convention meet at that place. As the meeting
Of this Conv entiou depends entirely the
Of the Bssds sddressed early vpiy earnest
y solicited. Should you decide to attend the Con-
vsssion yes will please inform what kuds. we'll
- the nsmber Of instrun'en ss used in your band.
which will essble me to forward the proper Par's for
ssch piece Of music. ! have the first piece ready
les distribution BY the 20th Of July. aud ssbsequen,
pieces st regular intervals Of about two weeks.
circular 6xing the time definitely, the number Of
Price (which viii Be Of Gold Coin, and the mode Of
awarding shsm. &C.. Sc. will Be forwarded in due
time. Yours, RespeetfuIlv,
JAMES 8. COTTON.
Winehestss. Ind. June 90. 1853.
We take pleasure in coEsme ndiug our friend J.
O. Cssssu,, shs fisads Of music in this State,
gsssleman altogether qualified. ard in every respect
worthy 10 take charge Of and ssperintend Coaven-
ties 81 he Dssds He 10 pro6cisss il mssc. and in
shs 6sssciai sAsrs Of such eoncess the most i'm
Poieis ees6dsscs may - placed in his Integrity.