Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-23
Editorial Convention.
TlvFlN, Thofsday. Jan. l9, ls6O


its worthy President, Joshua Ssxton. The
press Of the North and Northwest was well
and ably represented by as fine looking men
as we have ever seen. in any convention. -
From the South and South sstern portions
Of the State there was very small delega-
ton.
The principal business transacted during
the morning session was the consideration
Of advance payments for all newspapers after
the 4th of July next A number of edit
ors present said they had already adopted
the advance system, and found that suscrip-
tion had been increased that this was the
only plan by which newspapers could be
understandingly and successfully published,
and that oil good subscribers were pleased
20 find that no paper was sent without being
paid for.
A resolution was also offered to change
the time Of holding the annual meetings Of
the Convention to better season Of the
year, when the fraternity have more leisure:
Several other matters of interest to the
craft we're freely discussed and more under
advisement, when the Convention ad-
journed until Pm.
In the afternoon it was resolved to recon,
mend advance payments after the 4th Of
July, and it was determined to hold the next
Convention at Sandusky City on the last
Wednesday Of July next 25th, to which
all the ex-editors and publishers in the
State are invited.
By invitation of Mr.. Furniss the Conyen-
tion visited the large Union School House
to which they we're drawn by six white
horses in an open baiouche. The various
departments of this school are admirably
managed by competent teachers, under the
old superintendent
A little incident occurred on the return of
the barouche which might have proved
serious, but fortunately no one was hurt-
All were anxious to return to the hotel by
the first conveyance, and crowded 10; among
others the most weighty editors in the
State, weighing upwards of 300 lbs, got in
the hind part Of the vehicle, contrary to the
advice Of his friends Tho driver started
the train at rapid pace, but as he was
turning sharp corner the hind wheel WIS
crushed to atoms, and some twenty-three
gentlemen fell on and towards the fat man.
Such jumble and confusion Of editors was
not only laughable but suggestive, as soon
us it was discovered that no one was hurt
And, although the fat man might readily be
termed "werry swell old cove' his FORM
was rescued from the "mix' in a good state
of preservation, Notwithstanding it ran
great risk of being "squabbledr' "Phat
talks" are not so bad, after all.
In the evening, the fraternity attended, by
invitation, superb banquet at the Shawha n
House. The large parlors, ball room, and
dining room were soon crowded BY the
youth and beauty Of Tifin. The edito RS
had seats assigned them, and Earl Bill, ESQ,
was called upon to preside, and after
blessing was invoked by the Rev. Mr.. My
ers, the company set to with good appetite.
The table was loaded with every luxury
the earth, air and water most tastefully |
and beautifully served up. The CONNECTIONS
cries were very highly ornamental and sug-
gsStive. Kiss Pyramid, Franklin Pyramid
Washington Pyramid, Jefferson Pyramid,
Union Pyramid, and number of 9th er
tasteful pyramids, suitable to the occasion
loomed up before the eyes of gentlemen
who could appreciate, but were seldom
treated to such feasts. After the substan.
tials fruits were served up; toasts were
drank with cold water, to which a number
of gentlemen responded in happy and
eloquent style. We cannot remember the
names of all the speakers, but Ramsey, and
Robinson, of Kenton, Washburn, of Lorain,
J, J. and Don Piatt of Mac-a-c cheek, Fair
banks, Page and Nash, Of Cleveland, Col
Dumas, of Mahoning and several eloquent
gentlemen of Tifdn, made some capital re.
marks. During the festivities Bosses Cornet
Band played most delightful music. The
repast being over, the company adjourned to
the ball room, where we were surprised to
find that nearly all the editors we're perfectly |
at home on the light fantastic toe. They not
only write but dance we'll The ball room
was graced with the beauty and fashion of
Tifin, affording an excellent opportunity to
the bachelor editors to improve and keep
time to the music, Although accustomed to
facing the frowns of the world and political
enemies, this facing the beauty of Tifin, we
are told, was too much for them. They had
to surrender, and will have to be bound
with the silken ties Of love.
FRIDAY, Jan 1860
When closed last evening or this morn.
ing, the gay assemblagc were enjoying them.
selves In the ball room, at least all the
young editors, and they are nearly all young,
with the lads and lasseS of Tilin. The dam
cling We are told, was kept up to an early
hour this morning, when all departed
highly pleased with their enjoyment.
This morning is spring'l like, although |
there 10 still some snow on the ground, and
we have taken a walk around the city. Tiff
An is very pretty place, containing About
1000 inhabitants, and is evidently growing
rapidly. Many of the buildings are three
aud four stories high, built of brick. One
Of the blocks, that of editor Armstrong, has
store rooms sixteen feet wide and one hun
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