The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-02

apeer CONVENTION In Old Virginia.
sPEcIAI. aLfORT FoR rHs NEW ORE herald.
RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 80, 1856.
Editorial Coauention-arpy Rlson Of Conflicting Ee
ments-Graad Feastiag IN Prospec,, de-, DC.
The editorial convention called in the city papers
met in the Exchange Hotel at ia O'Clock tonight,
pursuant TO the adjournment at their meeting this
morning. The knights we're exceedingly slow in coming
in and up to half past O'Clock there strong
to apprehend that the result would be better than in
the forenoon
The mere discussion of matters appertaining to adver-
tsements whether the cash principle be generally
adopted, could form sufficient inducement to get
the confraternity together Nothing short Of good,
substantial feast, with the proper APPENDICES cham
psgne &c, could have that effect
There in all about nine ten present. enough II
would be supposed to mpart cheeruness and animation
to any scenes yet strange ia this instance the chief
CHARACTERISTIC Of the meeting It's duh monotony-a
act which could be accounted for only in the absence Of
the good things which generally associated with
ditorial conventions
They appeared sorry crowd truly-objects of sympa
by in fact They rarely spoke, and when they did it
in whisper and in this FORM at intervals Of ten
and sometimes twenty minutes.
Such were the Of the convention until the adj
vent OF James A. Cowardin Esq of the Dispatch Of this
characteristic cheerfuness of manner. His lively
pressive is in fact humor personed and
his entry had the ELECT OF at once changing the entire
aspect Of the scene.
What strange compound did that assembly present.
There VIM Richie, Of the Eaquire, Of this city,
than whom, it may be said, more high minded nor
honorable man never lived Robert Ridgway, of the
Richmond Wig, remarkable as political writer Of
great power, and gentleman OF courage true that
Of C@sar's and Mr.. Bise, of the Ndtiona, Amercan,
conversing together cordially brothers.
should have classed in this combination r. w. Hughes,
he ia fba in Off
Southern press. What medley Such spectacle
could not fail to impress those who witnessed it with
strange idea Of the odd phases of political warfare in this
country.
shah here give you list Of those present-Messrs.
Whg Hughes, Of the E1aminer; Cowardin of the Dis.
patch; Bisbe, of the National AeIcan Little, of the
Fredericksburg Necs Maupn, Of the Saunton Republic
Gillian, Of the Wheeling Tines Boyd Of the Carks
vile Tobacco Plant Meckenburg county Hopkins of the
Fincsstle Democrat; and Cochran of the Charlottesville
1dtocdte
Mr.. Banks, of the Petersburg Democrat was present
for short time but left before the convention
ganized
which, by the way, not had and before organizing
sorne conversational remarks passed as follows
Mr. B,sniK-Mr. cowardin perhaps you could give us
some information to the object for which this
ton was called
Mr.. CowARDN-i cannot but am sai listed that Mr..
Hdgway or Mr.. Hughes The call for the conven-
ton originated with of these gentlemen.
Mr.. HuGHEs-Ihe convention believe, called by
Mr.. hdgway know nothing Of It's object, nor haveI
served several calls for it in many of the papers of the
State Truly our position is an anomalous one We
know. Can't we get up something
Mr. CowARpN-l would suggest that Mr.. Banks be sent
for and that he and Mr. Rdgway decide upon the sora
question.
[Ts had reference to discussion which took place be-
tween Messrs Banks and Bsbe through their respective
papers to what became OF the upon the appear
ance Of winter The former argued that they passed to
Southern latitude while the latter maintained that
they either buried themselves in the mud or were meta
holding to
view OF the subje.t, Mr.. Ridgway was referred
to t, as an umpire and he very properly remarked
arrived at by careful anal yss of the quality of that
delicious fowl properly served up Whether the analysis
was made or not am entirely ignorant Some say it
was but the subject nevertheless remains in sta a.o
MIR. RDGwAY-i approve Of the suggestion. Let US
come to the American and settle the question forthwith
We shall find the there by which to make proper
analysis.
Mr. CowARDM-A better opportunity could not be az
oIded than the present. What do ye think gentemen2
gentlemen was TO lay the foundation for a formal
meeting, which Is TO assemble tomorrow night. Many
OF the editorial fraternity in the city, who would
have doubt, cheerfully engage in deliberations
precluded from doing for want Of knowledge Of
the place or lime Of meeting The fd,uty can, IN a
great measure, be overcome by adopting this means to
distribute Information regarding these points
Mr.. CowhRpiS-l think it is time we should organize.
move that Mr.. Hopkins take the chair Thee motion
being agreed 10, Mr.. Cochran appointed Secretary.
Mr.. CowARDS-Mr Chairman ] an not aware who
suggested the popety of this conventions what were
the motives in calling il. understand, however, that
Mr. Ridgway or Mr. Hughes is disposed 10 make i'm
potan proposition and il that the should think
the proper time tor II has arrived.
Mr.. HrGms-tron conference with several gentlemen
connected with the press' Of Richmond there
general sentiment among ens in opposition to the m
PRODUCTION Of any business night the consideration
OF the convention. They all unani in tie
preston Of desire that the hospaities of the corps in
ibis city lie extended to ther country friends, having
in view, however the accomplishment Of the object
emplateo in calling this convention The course decided
upon viii promote the ends IN view as eaectuay as any
ffrnp NyiH hA n.fa AL
to call together the scattered members of the
fraternity who are in ignorance Of ant.
Two purposes in fact coniempla by the call tor
this convention. one that might confer together
ding future principles Of action in journalism The
Other that We q the city press might nave au opportq
cuated to attest those feelings Of cordially and mutual
erec' which should always characterise the relations Of
u corps TO each other therefore invite you all gen.
tlemep in behalf Of the editors Of the city press an
entertainment to be given at this hotel night
ut nine O'Clock
CHAR--Ioes the gen etnan intend that as a motion
Mg. HUoG S--Nes, sir.
i was hardly necessary to put the question. 1t
Nh. CotnRAs-Since have come together, move
that committee OF three four be appointed work
have idea what likely do but for the sake
Of temperatures well that we should have committee
10 share some business.
The motion agreed TO- and the President made the
following Observation-Disclosures Cochran, Hughes,
Riagway and cowardiu.
Mr.. il1nr-is there any gentleman here who could
yeption. am perfectly ignorant upon the subject, a.
am sure most present and would therefore sug
gest that otter reward for copy of the proceedings
Of such convention.
Mr.. CowARDiS--rhere a convention held ia this
city in 50 80 of which had the honor to be
Der. The late ilomas Richie presided and delivered
admirable address. Committees appointed,
yera reports drawn up and the subjects OF advertising
the cash principle in the conduct of pers with
other points OF mpor ance, considered aud Dis
oussed The rules adopted observed Tor about three
or four months, and 10 longer.
Mr.. LTnt-i move the Convention a6ionrns TO Freie
reksbufg. vii guarantee that you all shall meet q
hearty reception in that town.
Mr.. G1lAM-I cannot the object OF adiourning to
iredefieksbug ana opposed TO it, not from any appre
tensions that the grntenans promises Of hos jitay
would not be realized but upon the grounds Of greater
Ger tainy OF good reception here founded upon the
suTance OF my friend Mr. Hughes. hold that bird in
hand Il better than two in the bush. For my part
very well pleased with present prospects Richmond
Mr.. npcHIS believe the proper course would be 10
leave that subject with the committee.
TWAS so agrted.
Mr.. HtoHts-l move that when this CO.., sb,;o, al.
journs, 1t adjourps again meet To-. orra, cht i,
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