The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1868-05-14

j. r. s. Bond Scioto Gazette.
w, Z. Hood, Marietta Times.
II. K, w. Smith, Portsmouth Tribune.
j. Combs, lrOnton Journal.
E. 3. Wilson, lronton Register.
-Thos. Gliddon, Ripley Bee. ...
dos. W. Eyar, Peoples Defender.
W. H. Morchead Gallipoiis Dispatch.
Rhys NJ. Thomas, CaJeLtsburg Tribune.
II. N. Bond, Big Sandy Herald.
l.. 0. Smith, Meigs County Press.
s. r. Drake, Portsmouth Republican.
ID. Mackley, Jackson Standard,
Capt. j. T, R0per, Yinton Record,
Thos. D. Fitch, eX-ediLor Scioto Gazette.
G. b. Webb, eX-eutor Ceredo Crescent.
After reading the mlnutes of the first meet
ing the convention proceeded " business.
Mr.. Wilson offered the following:
Reseioed, That Article ~ Of the Constitution
Dc amended so as to read as follows: The
lngs Of this Union shall be held annually, on
the first Thursday of May, at the place designa-
ted at the previous regular meeting.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Alcssrs. Thomas, Raper and Smj th. Got the
Middleport Press,) were appointed committee
to prepare business for the convention.
Mr.. Wilson suggested the proprlety of ap-
pointing poet aud orator for the convention,
and sustained his motion in a few remarks.
The motion prevailed, and Mr.. E. ), Wilson
was appointed us poet, aud Mr.. w. Q. Hood us
orator.
Mr.. Drake moved that historian be also ap-
pointed, whose duty it shall be TO prepare a full
and complete history OF the Press of the Ohio
Valley. ait
Messrs. Gliddon, Wilson and Morehead sus-
tanned the motion in few wel-cOnsidcred re-
marks.
MIR. Thomas Gddon, of the Ripley Bee was
appointed historian. ...
The following communication was received ;
OFFICE Iron RAILROAD CoMPANY,l
lronton, o., May 7th, 1868. T
To tie Members of EtiitOridj CORUeRiiOR at Ir0l-
t0n OhiO-Geats: The officers Of our road re.
spectlully invite you to take n trip over the
same, on special train leaving The city depot at
o'clock, +. NJ, this day.
Yours with respect
SAML. RICHARDS, Sec'y
The invitation was accepted aud the thanks
of the convention returned 10 the Iron Railroad
Company.
Also the following from the Bellont Iron
| Works Company:
BELFoNT Iron WoRHs CoMrANY,l
lronLon, o., May Z, 1868.
! TO the Edt0ridt CORreRt0a- GeaiiemcA: Dur
! ing your stay among us, we shall he pleased to
have you visit our Rolling Mill and Nail Works,
| as also our new Furnace. If YOU can make IL
convenient to be here Ot about O'clock shall
]
mcnt The engines at the furnace viii by in
motion at4 O'Clock, +. NJ.
Very respectfully, yours,
EDWARD b. NoRroN, Sec'y.
The communication was ordered to DO received
aud placed on file with thanks.
This being the first regular annual meeting
the convention proceeded TO The election OF Off
GERS Tor the ensuing year. b. H. ). Bond wal
reelected Presidents; W. ., Hood, Vice Presl
dent, aud H. r. w. Smith, Secretary.
Messrs. James w. Newman, E. 5. Wilson nnt
H. NJ. Bond We're elected the Executive com
mlltee
The following resolutions were introduced b,
Captain kaper, us Chairman OF the business
committee, and after considerable discussion were
unan lmously adopted, with the exception o
one:
Pesolred. That the province Of the press Is to
disseminate news to discuss principles and meas
ures, and to enlghten the people upon every
thing tending to the public welfare aud that all
| personal chickering's are unworthy the profession
aud degrading to The eyes Of every sensible in-
dlviduol.
Resolred, That the practice Of undertaking,
and that method Of competition In ordinary
business, known rs rafting, Is unworthy amy
member of the craft, Is highly detrimental to
their interests, and should not bo c0untcnOnccd
or encouraged.
Rcsolrcd, That this convention recommend the
adoption of the system OF advance payments on
newspaper subscriptions.
Resolred, That the practice of taking foreign
advertisements from parties who are not known
to be wholly responsible, unless paid for in ad
vance, Is detrimental both 10 the Interests Of the
Press and legitimate advertisers.
Resoired, That we will not discriminate be
tween foreign and local aladyertlsors In our rates
Resolrcd, That we rcitcratc our dlsapproyal o
all advertising agencies gotten up on the "Row
ell Plan"
Tho Secretary was instructed TO correspond
with the editors of the various papers within tht
jurisdiction Of this Union, before the next meet
ing, with view to secure larger membership
The time of holding the second annual RI
union was fixed for the first Thursday In Mn
next, aud Chillicothe was selected Us the place
The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
Rssolrea, That the thanks of this frntomlt
nre especially due to the editors Of the lrOntu
Journal and Register tor thelr cOurteslcs 80 ger
erously extended on this occasion.
Bpsojyed. That the thanks Of this nssoclatio
he hereby rendered 10 the Iron Railroad Con
pany, through Mr. samuel Richards, Secretary
for Tho vcry pleasant excursion SO gcncrousl
provided for us to-day also, to the Beliunt lro
Works Company for courtcses,
I Resolred That NJ ssrs. oldham q Hendrix,
HullInswOrth IL Co. : Commercial College hay
/ our sincere thanks for the use OF their Hall,
which to have our evenings entertainment,
Messrs. Hood aud MOclilGy, two Of the olde
+ editors present, were requested to prepare {,
. reading ut the neAL meeting, u memoir of the
, connection with the lless.
: IL was moyrd0nd carried that committee
: three be ~ outed 10 prc are IN address to Il
4 Press, relative TO the Rowcl plan Of advertising
n Mcssrs. Wilson, Fitch and Rapu were uppolr
= ed that committee.
There being no further business, Il c nsscc
ton adjourned to meet at ChilicOthu On tho liz
Thursday IN May, 1863,
l. J,R, s. BOND, presld,ns
J, II. r. w. SMITu, Secretary.
d IRoNToS, O., May Z, 1868.