The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1867-08-23
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REMARKS OF THE PRESS.

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represented at the recent editorial
gathering in Biddcford, are very
complimentary Of both the commit
tee of arrangements and the citizens gen.
orally ofSaco and Biddeford. As the
occasion was novel to our people, and the
affair one which has created considerable
curiosity, VIC have thought that some ex-
tracts from the reports which have ap-
peared in most Of the journals in the
State, and several outside Of its limits,
would be interesting particularly to the
people Of our two cities who have given
the Editorial profession of the State such
cordial welcome. We leave out many
complimentary illusions to the local Press
of Biddeford and Saco. not because we
fail to appreciate such courtesies from the
fraternity, but possibly from the extreme
modesty () Of all the gentlemen alluded
to. We have in preparing these ox-
tracts, endeavored to give as little repe-
tition of language as possible, although it
would not be strange, if such fault were
detected, as all refer to the same time
and occasion.
We commence these extracts by copy
ing first from the Portland Transcript,
whose editor is President Of the organi.
ton:
A somewhat fearful condition Of things eI-
isted In our State during two days OF last week
nearly every editor In the State was absent
from his post That no general commotion
and disarrsngement OF public Affairs followed
from this absence Of the guardians Of society
Is probably due to the fact that, rs the light
and heat of the sun still fingers with US after
he has sunk below the horizon, so the oil per-
meating power and influence Of the press Is felt
even When its controlling genius Is for Q time
Withdrawal! The occasion was the fourth an
nual meeting at Biddeturd, Of the Maine Edi.
tors and Publishers Association, and In the
language OF the newspaper reporters, 1t was .
complete success This was no doubt, owing,
primarily, to the fact that the editors and pub
fishers Of Maine are such q good-looking, in
telligeut and genial set Of fellows, but II was
also largely due TO the most generous and hos
pitsble reception given them by the good peo-
pie Of Saco and Biddeford, and more especially
to the indestigable lshors Of our brethren Of
the press in those cities.
The social entertainments Of the occasion
were highly enjoyed by oil the brethren. For
L.. i,Ia IN tha Einlnasa nd
hospitality Of the people Of Biddeford and Sa-
co. The reception at the Biddeford House was
graced by the presence o! many OF the fair
daughters of the twin cities, and the gallant
men among the profession luxuriated in the
delights of social intercourse with them. We
overheard two members, whose hairs are get
ting rather thin, congratulating themselves up
on having LEFT their wives at home All, we
are sure, carried away pleasant memories Of
the grace and beauty and amiability Of the Ia
dies Of Saco and Biddeford. OF the dinner at
the Old Orchard House We can only say that Il
was the most pleasant occasion OF the kind We
ever attended. The dinner was well cooked
aud well served, and the afterpart Of poetry,
eloquence and music furnished the crowning
enjoyment Of the occasion.
The only thing to complain Of was the sb-
sencc of the ladies. This must not happen
again ct our annual gatherings, for the pro-
tcciuu Cauuot W iOEttO tuo running lu-
huences Of female society at the festive board.
However, the ladies, bless their souls, having
heard they were not wanted, felt in duty hound
TO come, and many were present at the reading
Of the poem and enjoyed its harmless fun "a
highly as II they had been duly invited. or
the toasts We can only say that Brother Ding
ley responded eloquently for the press; Bro.
Charles Holden humorously for our honorary
members, referring with regret 10 the good
old hsys ~hsn na mar man aofld skot ,,t,
their oflces Mt O'Clock. r. NJ, and sleep sound
ly through the night andisturbed by telegrsphic
dispatches. lie more than insinuated that the
numerous burglsres Of late are the work Of
hungry printers going home from their mid
night toll In the small hours Of the morning |!
Hon. G. w. Goddard spoke handsomely fnr the
Bar; Mayor Haines, OF Bddeford, responded
represented by Judge Rice and W. n. Hsckett,
Esq, Of Portsmouth. N. H.; T. II. Hubbard,
Esq, Of Biddeford, said q iew graceful words
in behalf OF our invited guests, and Dod-
worth's Band, whose rich music sddsd much To
the enjoy mept Of the occasion. responded in
their own way to the toast complimentary to
them.
And % ended the fourth annual gathering OF
the editors and printers Of Maine, the preours-
10 come
Tho following we take from the Lewis
ton Journal:
The annual essay on Josrnaiisn BY Mr.. W.
Z. Stevens was Q highly practical and Interest,"
Ing production. II was rightly set down that
the Editor should not be partisan. but should
DC bold. just and independent in the treatment
OF panne Questions. and that editors have .
right TO claim VI their readers the exercise Of
toleration toward them In their expression Of
opinions on minor topics, 10 essential principles
are not assailsd. Mr.. Stevens IL an excelIeot
Journalists-
Mr.. Drisko gave very interesting account
Of the newspaper history OF gton Coan.
~. The association brings out annually a
modicum Of the history Of Maine newspapers.
and 20 shall soon have very full history Of
publishing enterprise In our State.
Last evening . reception was tended the fra.
ternity at the Blddeford House The occasion
was graccd BY the beauty Of the two cities