American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-24
AFTERNOON PROCEEDINGS.

The Convention met at 2 1-2 O'Clock,
and was called to order by the chair.
The following persons not in attendance
in the morning, were reported:
r. McBralney, Xena Torchlight; R. W.
p. Muse, ZInesville Aurora; S. Medary,
Ohio Statesman; A. p. Russell, Whining
ton Republican; s. II. Kaufman, Zanes-
vile Courier; A. 8. Hamilton, Mlrysyillo
Tribune; W. G. HoweIls, Ashtabula Sen.
tinel; S. McBra!ney, Marysvillo Tribune;
G, w. Edwards, Delaware Republican; j.
: Robinson, Kenton Republican; G.. S.
Brown, indianapolis; j. Thomas. Ohio
State Journal; Charles j. Foster, Ohio
Statesman; Edgar B. Pearce, Washington
Register.
Oh Harris, from the Committee on Por-
manent officers, reported the following
which WAS unanimously adopted.
Pr'sidsnt--CoL. SAMUEL MEDARy, of
Columbus.
RIce P%rssiIenis- J. Teesdalr, of Akron;
r. MeBratney. Of Xenia; A. w. Francis
10, Of Cincinnati; X. NJ. Slimson, of Iron.
ton.
Secretaries -James II. Baker, Of Chilli
ooihe; W. G. Crippen, of Cincinnati, and A.
M. Gingewor, OF Columbus.
Col. Harris was unanimously re-oleclcd
Treasurer.
Ga taking the Chair, Col. Medary brief
" addressed the convention, allulinp to
The happy influence that annual meetings
have upon the conductors of the Press of
tho Stale.
On motion Of Col. Harris, anil invitation
was exteu4el to Thayer's Sixhorn Band,
TO perform during the public exercises Of
The Convention during the evening.
Ga motion Of Mr.. Kaufman, II commit.
tee was raised to draft a Constitution and
bylaws. The President appointed the
following gentlemen that commiuee;--
Messrs. Kaufman, Coggshall, Bond, aud
McBralney.
Mr., Toesdale. from the committee on
RESOLUTIONS, reported the following, which
were adopted:
|. Res2l0s4, Tia! in the dignity and
impersonaliiy, with which the late exciting
political campaign was conducted. by The
journals Of Ohio, the question, "what good
can Editorial Convention do?" is answer
cd.
9. Resolosl, Thatin the growing broth.
erhood apparent among the EliIors of
Ohio, is inlioated tho good work which
the interchange OF personal oourtesies will
eif4ot.
3. ResolUeR, That rs in tho progress
of our State in Intelligence and all the ele-
ments Of national power. the press neces-
sarily assumes the Office Of censor and ex-
p1ncnt, we witness with satisfaction that
appreciation of its labors which induces a.
biity and integrity.
4. Resolved, Thst rs journalists, in
furtheranco of the good work which the
cultivation Of courtesy has accomplished,
va recommend watchful care for the beau.
tifui. ~ tho handmade Of tho useful, giving
beauty and utility preference over the NOR.
bidly exciting.
8. Rssoipsd. That as il is only by cline
upon line, and precept upon precept,"
truth is impressed, It is again urged upon
the editorial fraternity everywhere, 10 n.
void personal ordinations in their political
aad other controversies, ms we'll as exag-
gerations and Misrepresentation. tending,
no theydo, TO destroy the character and ia
i~lueDcs, and impair tho usefulness of The
press.
q. ResolUed. That as newspapers ore
the brief ohroHielers Of tho times, and 10.
cal itemspossess not only present but per-
mansnt interest, we recommend to both
city and country journals the preservation
ia tieir columns. Of local history, particu.
laIly those events, traditions or legend,
Which pertain to the wilderness and the
pioneers.
7, Rssoiusd. That the practice Of con
vening togather annually the editorial fra
trnig oGOhio, is one which commend
jtsslf to Us from y%arious considerations
bur. most Of all. from its tenjeney to pro
lucs unity Of feeling, diminis' Es 1sPeri