The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1868-12-10
Adjourned Meeting of the Maryland
Editors Association.

L
/ read aaetter from Mr.. George W. w ilson,
Presidentof the last meeting, Expressing his
/ regret at npt being able to be present, where
/ upon Mr. Cotton moved, as a temp rary or gan
4 ization, that Mr. Thps. X. Robson, ofthe Easfon
Star, be called TO the chairs; and Mr. b. b.
/ Smith moved, as further organization, that
| Mr.. Charles A. Wales, of the Eastern Shore
man, be appointed Temporary Secretary. The
meeting being thus organized, Mr.. Cotton,
| Chairman OF the Committee, appointed at the
1 adjourned meeting to draft a Constitution and
/ BYLAWS, made their report, and, on motion OF
| Mr.. Smith, the Association proceeded to. con-
/ slider the Constitution, which was taken up Sc
riatim. The following is the, Constitution as
1922 PREAMBLE.
| We, the Publishers and Editors and repre-
sentatives of the Press, and of the printing in
terests of the State of Maryland, for the purpose
of self-protcction, mutual Improvement, and
4 the elevation and usefulness of the profession
| and our own social enjoyment, agree to form
/ ourselves into an Association, as above named;
and to be governed by the following Constitu-
| ton and bylaws
| CONSTITUTION.
+ ARTIcLEJ.
! This Association shall be known as ".TBE
| MARYLAND EDIroR's Association" q
| f,iii ss ARrrcIEafr.
The OHicersofs this Association shall consist
of President three.Vice Presidents, oneRes
1 eording and one .Correspenaing Secretary, lone
| Treasurer, and an Executive Committee, con-
| sisting Of three members, All of whom shall be
i elected annually and hold their offices until
| their successors are elected and regularly in
j stalled. s s..;.st IS
| ARTICLE III.
| Section l. 1t shall be the duty of the Presi-
dent to preside at all meetings of the Associa-
ton, put ali motions, and otherwise to discharge
4 the duties Of said office according to general
| usage. ,,,f ,4.sa 4...sf. lqa - ~
Sec q In the absence Of the President one
| of the Vice neutrality-suspicious. to be de-
termined by seniority-shaH perform the du-
/ ties of the office. n, .,st.is "a ,.tc .a... IL
Sec. 3. 1t shall be the duty of the Recording
| Secretary to keep, in substantially bound
| book, for that purpose, the minutes OF each
| meeting; have charge of the books of record,
i and of all other documents belonging to the
Sec. 4. The Corresponding Secretary shall
conduct all the correspondence incident to the
requirements and welfare of the Association
Il shall notify members of the time and place OF
meeting, and perform such other duties as may
be devolved upon him in connection with this
| Association.
I Sec. 5. The Treasurer shall have charge of
all money and other property of the Associa7
ton, and disbursc said money and property.
| upon order of the President and Corresponding
| Secretary and recommendations of Executive
Committee; and make report of his receipts
and disbursements at each annual meeting.
Sec. 6. 1t shall be the duty of the Executive
| Committee to prepare business for the Associa-
| ton to investigate all cases of infraction of
the Constitution and Bylaws; to see to the
finances and general business, and do all else
which in their Judgment may prove beneficial
to the interests of said Association.
ARTICLE ". 7,..s.s
ANY editor or publisher or proprietor of q job
| printing establishment in Maryland may be-
come member of this Association, by signing
- ] Il Al
| ing into the treasury of said Association the
sum of FIVE dollars annually thereafter, so long
| as he continues in membership.
ARTICLE v.
| ANY editor or publisher or proprietor of a
job printing estsbiishmentin any of the United
| States, or any merchant, artizan or gentleman
| of good standing in any of the same, may be-
1 come an honorary member of this Association,
| by paying annually into its treasury the sum OF
| FIVE dollars, which will entitle him or them to
attend its annual meetings and festivals as
| guests and enjoy such other benefits of the AS
| sociation as may be deemed consistent with the
best interests of all parties concerned.
ARTICLE W.
| Seven members shall constitute quorum for
| the transaction of business.
| ARTICLE VII.
| No distinction or favoritism shall be shown
| regarding the political or other sentiments of
|
litical discussions and disputations shall not be
| allowed at its meetings.
| -. ARTICLE VIII.
| This Constitution, as whole, or any part
| thereof, may be repealed or amended by a vote
of twe-tbirds of the members present at any
regular meeting. -l
] On motion of Mr.. Smith, the Bylaws, as re-
| ported by the Committee, were adopted as fol-
lows;
| ARTICLE 7.
| Section l. 1t shall be the duty of every mem
Der to attend each annual session of the Associ-
| alton, unless satisfactory reasons can be given
| in excuse.
! Sec. 2. ANY member who shall be absent
during two successive regular meetings of the
| Association shall, unless satisfactory reasons
| are given, forfeit his membership.
| ARTICLE II.
Section l. The place of meeting shall be
| agreed upon from year to year, by vote OF
| members during the regular annual session.
Sec. 2. 1t shall be the duty ct the Correspond
| ing Secretary to notify the members OF the
| Association of the time and place of each annu-
| al meeting, by sending to each written or
| printed notice at least one month prior to the
meeting. szsfrg .5E4-t.s i.sf fot
Sec. 8. Members of the Association Wh0 re-
| side at the place whore the annual meeting is
| to be held, shall be considered local commit
| tee of arrangements. .
Sec. 4. 1t will be always considered advisable
to hold the annual meetings OF the Association
at the time and near the place of the annual
meeting of the Maryland State Agricultural
Society.
The following shall be tie
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
l. Calling the ROLL. 2. Reading the minutes oil
the previous meeting. 8. Propositions tor mem
bership. f. Unfinished business. 5. Programme
Ii % for fteor
ing year, and appointing of essayist or poet for
the same. Z. Selection of place for the ensuing
annual session. s. Address, s. Adjournment.
On motion of Mr.. Smith, the Editors through
out the State were requested TO publish the
constitution and bylaws as adopted, and such
Editors as are not now present, are requested
to communicate to the Corresponding Secreta-
nv their approval or disapproval of them, and
should they meet with their appreciation, be
requested to comply with their requirements;
On motion of Mr.. William H. Ruby, of the
Baltimore County Journal, the Association
proceeded to the election Of officers, under the
Constitution, to serve until the next annual
meeting, or until their successors are elected
and installed. Pill
The election resulted in the selection of the
following gentlemen, to wit:
President, Mr.. GEORGE w. WILSON, of
the Marlboro Gazette.
Vice. Presidents, Nessrs. GEO. COTTON, of
the Maryland Republican J; g. KING; OF the
Amopolis Gazette and WILLIAM L.. w.
SEABROOK, of the american Sentinel.
Recording Secretary, Mr.. CHARLES q.
WALES, of the E@stern Shoremon
Corresponding Secretary, Mr.. WILLIAM d.
RUBY. Of the Baltimore CO. Journal.
Treasurer, Mr.. GEORGE COTTON.
Executive Committee, Messrs. TH0SMAS X.
ROBSON, of the Easton Star B. E, SMITH,
of the Worcester SHIELD and =. WELLS, OF
the Port Tobacco Times.
On motion of Mr.. Cotton, the 3rd Thursday.
Of October, 1869, was set apart as the time OF