Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-10-27
From the o. Journal
EaE-Orlml Convention.

Inst summer when q number Of Editors
were assembled on one Of the magnificent steam
ears that run in connection with the railroads
terminating at Sandusky City. among other
matters il was resolved that there be held
Convention Of the Editors" and Publishers of
Ohio, without distinction Of party for the puI-
pose OF consultation upon matters that concern
ed the general good Of the craft A COMMITTEES
was appointed to Gx the time and place Tor
the meeelng, and to make general arrange
rerts far he occasion. We think our setlvc
vounO friend CoesMALL, Of the Cincinnati Co..
a,n5iSn. Il Chairman. lie infotms US that
there is a general disposition TO throw the Ia
bors of the committee upon him, hut, as he
enters into the project with zeal and spirit he 10
lust the one to put il through. We we're not
at the meeting when this convention Tas AZ
greed upon but we had conversation with
Mr. CoosuALL, wherein the subject was iully
discussed. Az we understand II, the project Is
eminently worthy the attention Of every Editor
and Publisher In the State. We call their at
tention 10 what is proposed by the committee
The meeting viii probably be called at Gin.
einnati and viii commence or the 10th OF Jan.
uary next and coutinus in sessions a. long as
the business will require perhaps three days.
The committee will endeavOr 10 procure an
address from Hon. 3. @. MANSFIELD, or some
other prominent gentleman on the progress and
destiny of journalism In the West The com
mittee will also send circulars to every Editor
and Publisher in the State and ask them to
prepare an article giving history Of the rise
and progress Of the papers TO which they are
attached DC. The reading of these with the
various matters that will be likely to come be-
fore such ; convention. cannot fail TO make
the sessions Of the convention exceedingly in.
teTesiing and profitable 10 all members OF the
craft. The procedizgs address, essays. state.
ments de-, will probably be published and
thus will be furnished mass Of history that
will be Of great value. hereafter and Of great
interest 81 the present time We cannot
think Of 3 document, (not containing money,
that wO1ld be sought with more avidity; and
priced more highly than volume that should
give history Of the various newspapers OF
Ohio from their first hour to the present time.
We call tie special attention OF our editorial
brethren Of ali parties 10 this subject and hope
sUsry paper IN he Ssats may be represented or
the occasion II Editors or Publishers find il i'm.
possible TO attend, let them not fail TO prepare
. statement giving . short history OF their pa
per, with such remarks on journalism, either
general or local, as may be deemed of interest
We understand that the committee will send
ci rculars and make such suggestions as may
occur TO them to editors 10 other States, lis
hoped that valuable articles may be obtained
from such journalists as Gales Of the Iaieligen.
Ger Rivcs ofthe Glebs; Greeley, Of the Tri-
bane; Bryant Of the EseniAg Post; Prentice, OF
the Louisville journal, &c. dc.
We have not said much about this subject,
because W. have known but little or nothing Of
IT, Blu: We intend to make amends by doing
our share to cal the public attention to II, and
to induce such action as shall give the Con-
vention q high rank among the movements Of
the West We cordially approve the entire
blan. II might be expected. perhapsS that we
should urge Columbus az the place for meeting
But We see some reasons why Cincinnati
would afford superior facilities facilities for ma.
king such gathering attractive and We yield
the point, The case with which tho Queen
City is now reached from all parts remove the
objection that it is in one corner of,hs State.
Brethren Of the Ohio Press, how does this
project appear to yOa ?aa7Are there any OBJ
jections to III IfnOt; will yeu not with one
acsord contribute your mite 70 make II IN era
in the history Of Journalism. not only ofths
West, but OF the nation. Think Of these things
and let Us have the benefit Of yoar thoughts.