New-York tribune., 1868-04-10
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT.

An adjourned meeting of the International
Copyright Association held last night at the Of
the Historical Society in Secondave., William Cullen
Bryant in the chair. short address explanatory Of the
objects Of the Association, and presenting strong argu
ments III advocacy Of the measure proposed, was de
vered by the Charnan after which Mr. Parton read the
report OF the Committee appointed at tho last meeting
" At meeting held January 80, 1865, al the flith-
Avenue HOTEL 10 consider the question OF International
Copyright copmtte Of hve wa appointed 20 snggstt
especially to ascertain whether an International copy
right could be- secured by treaty or required an act Of
Congress This committee now beg leave respectfully 10
report. ..., a.. ..,o,.,,. Ga. .. .,,,,,.,,, ,,,,
requisite preliminary information from Washington
Upon applying 10 the Hon Charles sumner, the committee
received the following reply .y.r. cr.sn.n FEB T. 1862
nv DKAR SIR: Pardon nydelsy There tSo Of dealing
power and lhs osi. fesp,ocs le..oa Lave s.,, thought
dsyosel 10 eonceJe tie power
Mr Everett, While s.ersts Of St nssCtat.dA treaty on this sub
ibe CsmIites POin Relations considered " he Senate and
copy :. Ills treaty which believe Ia. tie light
b.ys Alyss oe,a 10 ySr Of .. IEiernona cope ass 70
o. Pqe s51 m M :. W s "a G f M SsSne from sd & sS
lsnd nay present teGpo otstaets Bs, am tsnDe lat a "a.
ey fona Sae 4 s,er,rheS, within n limits Of laton Aeees
ny bes wishes Hd believe ne dear 'ir faithfully ySaIs
James Parton esq, Secretary of,he Committee
A copy Of the treaty negotiated by Mr., Everett md
Ihis treaty provided that authors, artists, designers
copyright in Ore country, should be entitled TO it tho
other the terms ad 10. the same length Of time
that the piracy OF an American work by an English
publisher, or that o. an English work by aD American
publisher, entitled the author 20 the redress
though the piracy had been perpetrated in his own
country. THIS treaty vas read III the Senate
for the first time Feb. -, 1883 II was referred to
the Committee Foreign Relations, who reported It
without amendment, March Ii, 1855 On the 9TH OF APRIL
following, 10 read second time, considered in Com
mttee of the Whole and ordered 10 lie the table from
which II wns taken. As the treaty provided that
u should be ratifed il al all within 70 months from the
has no longer any vitality except IL dOes honor 20 the
memory OF the distinguished men whose names a
pended toll. During the delay which occurred IN pro
curing this Information, the Committee were gtattfed 10
duced into the House Of Representatives by the
Hon John ID. BALDWIN u Massachusetts, Chair
man OF the Library Committee. Tboy wero tire
more Gratfed. because they desire tho measure
to haze the sanction OF both houses Of Congress,
wen as the approval OF the public. An act of justice
advanced and refined this gnd involving benefits
numerous and farrcachng WIN Be an honor to every
should lie, tie part Of the United states, national
act IN which every brunch Of tie Government ana the
whole people shah concur. TIE bill presented by Dir.
Baldwin IL similar In design 70 the treaty Of MI Everett
nnt . contains additional prouSons' TIE
treaty OF 1853 contemplated only an arrange
meut between the United States and Great
Britn hut the pending bill aims 10 extend tho system
70 all countries willing 10 participate in It's advantages.
Mr. Bndvns bin which was read twice IN the House OF
epesentatlyes req q, 1863 and recommiued may DOW
DC cOhhderea OeiOfe tie country for discussion and
ahchdmeht Inc members OF the Library Committee,
We are assured desire 70 make the bill sttsaeOry 20
parties Immediately concerned az Justice will permit.
They wish 20 accomplish the object with az little disturb
anCs 10 the established syetem and with as Ic ncOu-
feLlenee 70 the boob trade aud the public 10 possible