Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-07-27

Cleveland, July 22nd, 1853.
! In accordance with previous notlce, and adj
liourned meeting of the members OF the Press, was
lheld at the Johnson House, in the City of Cleve-
Hand. AL.
In addition to those present at the former meet
Inf were, J. w. Gray, Plain Dealer, Cleveland;
IJ. C. Vaughan, end II, C. Gray, True Democrat,
lido: T. B. Bouton, Plain Dealer, do, J. 8. Whar-
ton Times, Wheeling, Va.
MF.Flood from the Committee on Resolutions,
reported the following, which were adopted:
| Resolved, That the officers of the Little Miami
the Columbus & Xenia, the Cleveland, Columbus
& Cincinnati, the Cleveland & Erie the Buffalo
& State Line, the TerraHaute g. Richmond, the
Indianapolis & Belefontane, the Bellefontaine
& Indiana the Erie & North East, the Buffalo &
Niagara Falls Rail Roads, in rendering a free
pleasure excursion to the present numerous COM
pany of editors of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky,
Penn, and Va, give earnest of their liberali-
| ty, and sure presage of the success which must
follow their we'll directed effort to build up in
the fertile and mighty West, system Of inland
communication, which, while it binds us together
| in commo n brotherhood. bears on its iron arms,
| it's produce to the best markets of the world.
Resolved, That the durable manner in which
these several Rail Roads ale constructed, the
strength, comfort and elegance of their cars, the
the intelligence, fidelity and diligence of the en-
ployees, are sufficient guarantees that the travel
| ing, as we'll as the trading public, may entrust
the transit of themselves and property in their
keeping without fears of the terrible calamties
which have marked the character of other routes
of travel in the last few years.
| RESOLVED, That our warmest thanks are due, land
are hereby rendered to all, several and collective
ly, of the projectors of this Excursion Party to
the Falls of Niagara, in which we have been car
ried, fed, cared for, and returned to our homes,
without expense anxiety on our part, thereby
giving us opportunities for mutual acquaintance
and social enjoyment, which are only possible un-
der such magnificent arrangement and in this
age of Rail Road progression.
Resolved, That to US it is matter of pride and
of congratulation, that however much the news
paper press of Ohio Indiana, Pennsylvania, and
Kentucky, may have differed in other matters,
yet the Press of every party in politics and of ev-
cry sect in religion has been the constant and
jealous friend of Rail Roads, advocating their ex-
istence, their advanta ges, and their necessity
and now, when the Press of the West has done
it's full share of the good work, it is pleasant to
find that the Rail Road interest forgets not its
early and consistent friends, who, as a class,
have done, and are still doing. their full share in
the great work of Rail Road progression.
Mr.. Gill. of the Ohio Patriot submitted the fol-
lowing Resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved That the thanks of this meeting be
also rendered to the gentemanly Superintendants
and Conductors of such other Rail Roads as have
extended their kindness and liberalty to the Edi-
LOrlal fraternity.
Mr.. Wright, of the North Western Democrat
offered the following resolution, which was agreed
to:
Resolyed, That the members Of this Convention
from distant parts, return their sincere thanks to
the Editorial Corps of the City Of Cleveland, for
the many courtesies extended to them during their
stav in the Forest 4s7az5ss
nIr. Marshall, of the Louisville Times, submit
ted the following resolution, which was adopted:
Resolue1, That our thanks are hereby rendered
to the Mayor, Council and Citizens Of Cleveland,
for their liberal hospitality to the invited guests to
this excursion their passage through their city
to and from Niagara Falls.
On motion the thanks of the meeting ten
dered to the proprietor of the Johnson House, for
his kindness in furnishing room to the members
of the Press.
JOHN SAXTON, President.
J. A. HARRIS,
w. T. BAscoAI, ---.
J. d. CALDWELL, Vice Presidents.
w. R. ELLIS,
JOHN w. CLARK,
VIM. H. GILL, Sec'y.
J. S. HERRrcK,( Asss+ sac.,,s
w. J. MAY.