The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-06-15

wIxOzA, Mss, june 5, 1871.

ASh.o, eOo Inc AOllOWlnR papers repIeSeHOeO :
advertiser, Ripley, B. +. Jones, proxy.
clarion. Jackson, j. l.. Power.
Conservative, Carrollton, III. d. Money
and 7. III. Curry.
Copiahan, Hazelhurst, J. F. Vance.
Citizen. Canton, I. G. Bosworth.
Central Star, Goodman, X. Walpole.
Courier, Enterprise, A. K. MCGEE.
Democrat, Natchez, T. G. Upper, proxy.
Democrat Winona, B. F. Jones.
Democrat, Handsboro. z. X. Mayors.
Field q Factory, Jackson, E. G. Wall and
A. NJ. Rafter.
Gazette, Meridian. J. J. Shannon.
Gazette, Iuka- kinloch Falconer, proxy
Herald, Nicksburg, W. II. McCardle.
Herald, Crystal Springs, 5. II. Stackhouse.
Index, Columb bus, J. a. stevens and Battle
Fort.
Journal, Franklin, J. L. Power, proxy.
independent South, Holly Springs, E. w.
and A: B. Upshaw.
Leader, Kosciusko, j. W. Garrett
Mail. Canton, Singleton Garrett.
Mississippi Central, Water Valley, II. NJ.
Brown.
Mercury, Meridian, L. Fl. Kerlee.
News, Charleston, Freeman Randolph,
proxy.
Orphans Home Banner, Iauderdale. T.
Prentiss Recorder, Boonville, J. NJ. Nor
ment.
Reporter, Holly Springs, Kinloch Falcon
er and John Calhoun;
Sentinel, Grenada, j. A. Signaigo and
Mat Lyon.
Spectator, Scooba, J. d. Woods.
Star, Sardis, Freeman Randolph.
Times, Senatorial Ira d. Gglesby.
Times, Coffeeville, J. n. Bowen.
Vallonian, Water Valley, F. w. Merrin.
A resolution was adopted, inviting the
Mayor, Board of Aldermen and citizens of
Winona to seats within the hall.
The following resolution was offered by
Col. CalhOOn. and adopted:
Resolved, That Maj. Gen. Stafford be in
vited TO a seat in the Convention, and that,
although he is not, at this time, connected
with the Press, he was, for several years, an
Editor in our midst and by his opposition
TO the legal printing iniquity, proved that
he was friend to the Press, and is entitled
to the hOspitalities of this body.
On motion of p. X. Mayors, the proceed
ings of the last annual meeting were read
by the Secretary, and adopted.
The President then delivered the follow
ing Address, which was. on motion, ordered
to he engrafted in the proceedings:
Gentlemen of the Press Association:
The election annually, of an Orator and
Essayist, and the discussion by them, of
topics appropriate to our annual meetings,
seem to have suggested to my predecessors
in the Office of President, that their duties
were discharged in calling the Association
to order at the appointed hour, and in pre-
suing OtCE lLS ueliDtIdLIODS. 1t might De
the part of wisdom and discretion to re-
spect precedent so well established. But
trust the Association will excuse the Snew
departure" which L propose TO take on this
occasion.
In the first place, gentlemen, it is a cause
for cOngratulation That so many of the rep
resentatives of the Press of Mississippi have
been able to come together to renew ae-
quaintance, to form new friendships. and to
deliberate upon those matters that immedi-
ately affect the interest of our profession
| The Press Association of Mississippi has be-
come one of the established institutions ofour
State. Originating few years ago in sug-
gestiOn that such an organization could not
be otherwise than beneficial, our annual
gatherings have increased in strength and
| interest. and have been attended, too, with
practical results.
Thus far, our brethren on the eastern Dor
der, with few exceptions, have stood alooi
| from our meetings. We missed them at
Jackson, at Brandon, at Vicksburg. at Holly
| Springs, and at oxford. But we find them
| here to-day, and we have no doubt they
will be able to give good account of them
selves.
| 1t is a matter of congratulation. too. that
our present session is held at the thriving
| and enterprising seat of the new county OF
Montgomery, whose people rest attest theiI
| appreciation of the Press, in the hearty sup
| port accorded to the excellent journal pub
| lished within her territory.
/ Our last annual meeting was somewhat
| agitated by a proposition then pending in
the State Legislature for the establishment
of '.trooly loil" sheets in the several Judicial
| Districts, whose peculiar province it should
be, to publish all the legal notices required
4 by the courts, and by administrators anC
! others. Confidently calculating upon thu
passage of such law, number of adven
turerS had purchased presses, and handful
of type. sufficient for the issuance OF a pros
pectus indicating their readiness to
'tCrook the pregnant hinges of the knee,
That thrift might follow fawniHg."
A Republican Press Association had beer
organized, evidently for the express purpose
of fastening such an iniquity upon oul
people. And the Hobbies of the State Capt.
toll were beseiged by the members of tina
Association, who freely admitted that thu
papers which they proposed to publish
could not be sustained without this monopo
ly of official patronage. Our Press Associ
alton uttered a dignified and emphati,
protest, which met the approval of a very
respectable minority of the Legislature
But the majority of that body, on this, as OF
many other occasions, acted upon the prin
ciple that "minorities have no rights tina
maierities are bound to respect" And &C
cordingly, the bill passed both Houses, AM
was sent to the Governor, who, to his credi
be it recorded, promptly returned ii, witt
substantially the same objections set fort
in the protest of this body. The prote Il o
the members of the Legislature who votet
against the bill, and the veto message of tn
Governor, should, respectfully submit, bt
filed among the records of this Association
Since our last meeting. several new jour
nails have made their appearance-the rep
resentatives of which, / hope, will b.
enrolled upon the register of this Associa
ton. The Journals of the State, generally
give evidence of talent, industry, enterpris
and prosperity; while a fraternal bearin,
marks the temper of each to the other. Ma
it ever be so. These annual meetings mus
contribute materially to that end.
The subject of Advertising Agencies ha
been annually discussed at our meetings
and resolutions have been adopted, am
agreements entered into, which, it was hope'
would remedy some of the evils complains
of I refer to the matter. not that hav
any new suggestions to offer, but rather t
invite suggestions from other mem bers O
the Association. Publishers being usuall
! governed in their rates of charges, by circu
Iation and location, no uniform scale is prac
) ticable: but a strict adherence to the pub
lished rates of each (allowing the usual mar
gin to agents., should be the rule, and no
the exception, in dealing with the adverti
tiser. A too generous disposition on tn
! part of the publisher, or a manifest anxiet
. to obtain business at greatly reduced rate.
is not only unnecessary, but detracts froI
the dignity of the publishing profession
So long as advertisers know that redus
ton can be had for the asking. so long the
will be likely to demand it. Establish YOU
2 rates on a scale liberal to the advertise
and Just TO yourself, and then stick to theH
, recommend that revised list of adYel
{ Using agencies be prepared. which al
known to be prompt and reliable in the
dealings with the publishers of this Stat
l and that they be published with the endors'
2 ment of this Association. And that a sim
e lar list be published of such as fail to me-
! their obligations. Well conducted adve
: Using agencies. such as Pettingills, Grifl
{ & Hoffman, S. r. Niles, and others that wi
t be mentioned. should such list be prepa
: ed, are mutually advantageous. and are
o dispensible to the publisher in securing bu
mess from the larger advertisers, who hal
a not the time or inclination to distribute the
patronage in detail.