Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-01-25
Editorial Convention.

This body assembled at GAINESVILLE, January
18th, and was organizeu by appointing Mr..
HARPER, Of Mt. Vernon, President, and Col
Harris, Of Columbus, Secretary. An Ad.
dress was delivered in the evening by MI. Cox,
Of the Statesman, and a poem read by ANsoN
G. CHESTER, Of the Buffalo Express. The
meeting was held in Odd Fellows Hall, which
was rendered by the Order in GAINESVILLE to the
Editorial Convention. The following Resolu-
tons were passed:
ResOlued, That the Press of Ohio has al
ways labored 10 promote the best interests of
the State, in doing which, the weight of its
influence has, in an especial manner, been
thrown on the side Of Railroad enterprises,
not so much for the personal benefit of in
dividual companies, as for what we have
be ieved, and do now believe to be, for the
general interests Of the whole State.
ResOiped, That the courtesies which have
been extended to the Press by Railroad
companies, we have never regarded as spe-
clal favOrs 10 us, but as a recognition on the
part Of the corporations, Of the support
which the Press has always SO literally given
them. "
ResOlued, That the Railroad corporations,
by concentrated and united action having as a
business operation, decided to withhold those
courteSies from the Press in the future; there
fore be it
ResoiUed, That we, Editors of Ohio, from
this time forth will imi'a te the example SET us
by the Railroad corporation, and do thai which
it is for our business interest to do-make
with them our courtesies ga fair business
tran saction," and recommend this course for
the adoption o four brethren throughout Ohio.
The following resolutions were also passed:
Resolued, That We earnestly reprobate the
practice (too common among edilors) of per-
Sonal vituperation and abuse, as derogatory to
the dignity, influence and well being OF the
press; and,that, instead thereof we recommend
O candid and diSpasSionate discussion OF prin.
ciples Of official conduct and qualifications.
ResOlued, That We shall devote all The i'm
pulses Of our heart, and The dictates Of our
judgement, 10 the cultivation of that entire
cordially which should pervade q profession
whose instrumentaliiies are thought, and
whose sympathies and interests are so closely
interviewer with IT, elevation and interest of
the whole people.
Resolped, That we regard it as eminently
OF the interests of the press, that
the prices OF our papers should not only he
paid in advance, but that on advance be made
upon our present subscription prices, in order
10 afford us that fan living renumeraiio lion for
expenditures of time and money, which other
and professions enjoy.
ReSOlped, That We earnestly recommend 10
ne wspaper publishers OF this State, TO estab-
liSh, as far as possible, uniform rates Tor adj
vertising and job printing; and with this view,
we would further recommend that pub ishelS
in the same town agree amongst themselves
upon a scale Of prices, and bind themselves S
men, 10 adhere to it in all cases.
ReSoiced, That we would recommend to
publ ishers in the sam town, in no case to
each other for the purpose OF sc.
curing advertising and job printing; but TO
maintain a good feeling and friendly business
re lations.
Resolued, That as soon as convenient we
will conduct our business upon the cash prin- !
ciple, in so f,r as il is practicable. All sub |
Scriptions, advertisements and jobbing, 10 be
paid Tor strictly in advance, except where we
mutual dealings with business men.
tResolped, That a committee Of three Editors
be appointed to procure a s~uccinct sketch of
progress in Ohio, and present it to
the Editorial Convention for 1853.
Resoloed, That meetings of the Editorial
of Ohio be held annually on the
present anniversary, and that the proceed.
ings Of each meeting, including the Adj
dress, Essays, Poems, &C., be published in
pamphlet form, convenient for preservation.
Resolued, That The next Editorial Conven.
lion be held in Columbus, and that all the
Editors of Columbus be considered a commit
lee 10 make arrangements for the same.