Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-06-16

EDITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS having
been previously made to that effect, majority Of
the editors of Northern Indiana met in Convention
Mt westervelt Hall, at this place. the 18th inst
The Convention was organized by appointing
Col. j. C. Walker of the Laporte Times President,
I. Mattingly of the Marshall County Republican.
Vice President, Messrs. Bailey Of the Fl. Wayne
Republican and d. Mcdonald, Of the Marshall
County Democrat, Secretaries, and W. H. Drapier,
of the South Bend Forum, Reporter.
Col. Walker on taking the chair made few very
happy. W ell-timed remarks, appropos to the occa-
'sion--only few of which, however, we were fur
tunate enough to hear.
Then followed an add Dom Dr. Ellis, OF the
Goshen Times. As to tm001dress there was but
one opinion, and that was expresses with great
unanimity BY all present, that it was beautifully
grand indeed. But we refrain from further com
ment upon the addresses and speeches made'on THIS
occasion, preferring to let our readers judge Tor
themselves after perusing them in next week > ne
publican. We hesitate not to say, however, that
they all were exceedingly fine, breathing hoerai
and generous spirit, and uttered in most friendly
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itors, representing twenty three papers, and six
ex editors, in all, thirty four editors present.
A committee of FIVE appointed for that purpose,
reported series Of resolutions, happily expressing
the rights and duties of editors and publishers which
were unanimously adopted
The Convention then in a resolution offered by
s. Colfax Of the South Bend Register, expressed its
thanks to Col. Walker for the able and impartial
manner in which he discharged his duties as Presi-
dent. The Col. again in his usual felicitous mood
returned thanks for the honor conferred upon him.
Messrs Bailey. Drapier and enc other, were ap
pointed committee to DRAFT constitution by
laws, &C., for permanent organization and report
the same at the next meeting, which is to be held
at Fl. wayde in May. 1860
Votes of thanks were then rendered respectively
to l. Mattingly. Vice President, the editors of Ply
m,uth. W. H. Drapier, the Reporter, John Yves
terrelt, Esq, A. GaulbrilI, of the Gambrll House.
and Capt. o. Bii:ey, Of the Edwards House for the
active interest mlnifestel for the success of the
C,nvention-after which the Convention adjourn
ed sine die.
At three o'cl ,ck the fraternity and several of
their ladies' repaired to the Edwards House and free
ly p.rtook of splendid dinner. t for the Gods, es
pecially prepared for themby the liberal hand OF
Capt. o. Bailey.
Next week full report Of the proceedings, to-
gether with all the speeches, VII be published in
this paper as reported by Mr. w. II. D.apier.
Taking it altogether this asscmblagc of public
teachers and mouldcss of lubc sentiment in North
ern Indiana, was as pleasant and profitable as any
Convention we ever attenle
Here w,rs met men from various sections of the
country, who hare had many hard fought battle
in the great conflict OF mind. interchange the cour
tcsies due from one brother to another in the no.
blest guild that ever instituted. We believe
that not an unsind word or sentiment was INDUCED
in this occasion--but the contrary. all differ
eRces of opinion for the time being laid aside,
and the bre.hern dwell 1t together in harmony.
The coming together of the pls,o driying, plain
Snoring quill drivers, will in opinion. rebound
much to the honor and glory of the Editorial fra
terniy.