Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-30
Editorial Convention and Ex-
curSion.


Editors and Publishers Association, of
Wisconsin, which convened at Green Bay,
on Tuesday, June 2lst, 1871. On our ar
rival at Green Bay on Monday evening,
we were met at Fort Howard, and escort
cd across the river by band Ct music and
q torch-light procession. Ample provis-
ion had been made for our reception by
the good people of Green Bay, and with
out any confusion or unnecessary delay,
we were taken in carriages 70 the places to
which we had been assigned. (The writ
er hereof, in company with friend Abbott,
was, thanks to the politeness and thought
fulness of Mr. NJ. P Lindsey, the guest
Of that gentleman and his worthy lady,
the memory of whose extreme kindness
will ever remain fresh and green)
On Tuesday forenoon, at about half
past nine o'clock, the convention assem-.
bled at the Court House, aad was presided
over by President Charles Seymour of the
La Crosse Republican. The Chaplain. Rev.
j. Waworth, opened the session with
prayer. A home choir favored us with
some good music Mayor Kimball follow
ed with few remarks, and called on Sen
ator Howe TO make the welcoming address,
which responsibility he gracefully assum-
ed, making a neat and telling speech re-
plete with happy illusions, striking chord
whose notes resounded to the close of the
convention. A report from memory of his
speech at this late hour, when so many
sights and sounds have been crowded up
on our mind since the event, would be do
ing injustice to the speaker, suffice it to
say it was one of the Senator's happiest
efforts in his most ,jovial and attractive
vein.
Senator Howe was followed by Pres
dent Seymour, who made the formal open
ing address of the convention. 1t was ev-
idently prepared with great care, and was
paper which every editor should p ruse
at leisure, being filled with valuable adj
wise, warning, counsel and encourager' emf,
for every editor and publisher. Literature
language, the mission of the press, the vir-
tues and vices of the Nation, party and
personal politics, the examination into the
personal qualifications of politicians, as
well as of editors, the duty Of amenity in
all our public as well as private relations,
&c, were alluded to in a plain sensible
manner. lie also touched with much
force on the Importance of the early com
pletion of the great work-the improve
ment Of the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, con
Meeting the great lakes with the father Of
waters.
One of the most delightful treats of the
whole affair, came in just here. The
Hutchinson family, which was accidental
ly in the city. accepted an invitation to
sing, and rendered one Of their best pieces
in a manner, excelled by none, and only
equAled by themselves.
After speeches by several gentlemen, Mr.
s, D. Carpenter, known in editorial
circles as Pump" and for many
years a successful editor and pub
Usher in this state, delivered the annu
al address Of the association. The subject
Of the address was "The Press its power
and its Mission" 1t would be useless
here to attempt synopsis oft, and We
hat
us to insert it entire for it is one of our
best papers, and the facts presented and
points made, were in Carpenters own pc
culiar and forcible style.
After the transaction Of considerable
business of no special interest to the pub
&c, the convention adjourned.
The afternoon was spent in visiting the
places Of interest in Green Bay, Fort How
ard, Depere and vicinity. At Depere we
were shown the iron furnaces, mills &C..
and were very much delighted with the
fne scenery Of the beautiful river. Our
ride was extended to some miles down the
bay, returning by tea-time. After tea the
convention met at Klaus Hall, when the
animal poem by Mr.. Philleo, of the Wood
County Reporter was read. 1t was a
production which reflects great credit on
Its author, and was delivered in an elo
quent manner. After the transaction of a
small amount Of other business, the con-
vention adjourned to give place to grand
party. Klaus Hall and also the Turner's
Hall had been trimmed and hing with APP
propriate notices, such as art Preserya
tive" "W elcome," Freedom Of the City, :
Freedom of the Press" "More Copy" &C
But the motto which attracted the mos
attention was a Quill pen several yards
long, inscribed with the words us might
Ter than the sword" The two larg,
halls were crowded during the evening by
the citizens and their quests. The ladie:
were handsomely and appropriately attir
ed, and called forth the unqualified ADM
ration Of all.
A. seven O'clock on Wednesday r,c-9
ing the steamer SdginGsc started with til,
excursionists, accompanied by mary
Green Bay friends, for Pcshtgo and Me
nominee, where they had been kindly in
vited and where reception was arranged
Arriving at Peshtigo by ten o'clock, til
immense saw nill at that p'see was thor