The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-05-11
State Press Association.

State Press Association.
A goodly number Of the editors and
publishers Of newspapers in this State
met in Charleston, last Thursday, and
organized State Press Association. A
constitution was adopted, in which the
objects Of the association were declared
to be the promotion of the interests and
the elevation of the tone and character
of the press of the State of South Carroll
ma. The annual meeting is to be held
on the second Wednesday of May in
each year; the officers are to be elected
by ballot. o majority being necessary to
elect; the President Vice-Presidents,
Secretaries and Treasurer to constitute
an executive committee. The annual
fee of members is fixed at SIS, payable in
advance. It was devolved upon the exc
cutive committee to make arrangements
for the delivery of ON address each year
upon the subject of journalism. 1t was
made the dnty of every member, upon
ascertaining that any advertiser or adver-
tising agent does not pay his bills, or is
otherwise untrustworthy, to communi-
cate the fact to the Corresponding Sec
rotary, who shalsimmediately report by
circular to evesy member Sthe informa-
tion SO receivedss6d from Whom it came,
such communications to be considered
confidential. The association adopted
resolutions upholding the liberty of the
RESOLVED, That we most emphatically
condemn any attempt, from whatsoever
source, and in whatever guise they come,
press al guaranteed to the S1eople by the
organic law of the State. /, ~
RssOlued,. That we look upon all inter
ference with the chartered rights of the
press to inquire into the conduct Of pub
lie officers, and to print whntever mat
ter ls proper for public information, as a
prnctice dangerous in it's tendency, sub
versive of right, insulting to justice,
fraught with evil and to be denounced
and resisted at all times, on all occasions
and by all lawful means.
A resolution was also adopted express
ing qualification at the fnilure of the
prosecution against the Charleston Ne,rs
and Courier for libel, and rendering to it's
proprietors congratulations upon the re-
suit.
The following gentlemen were elected
officers for the ensuing year:
President-Mr. James A. Hoyt, Ander-
son Lnteuigencer; First Vice-President-
Mr.. F. W. Dawson, Ners and Courier;
Second Vice-President-Mr. T. Stobo
Farrow, Spartanburg Herald; Third Vice
President-Mr. 8. ". Maurice, Kingstree
Star; Fourth Vice-President-Mr Il. II.
Hemphill, AJLerille Medium, Fifth Vice
President-Mr, E. A. Bronson, Barn,oell
Sentinel; Recording Secretary-Mr. A. A.
Gilbert, Sumter Watchman; Correspond
ing Secretary-Mr. E. B. Murray, Ander-
son Conservation; Treasurer-Mr. T. F.
Greneker, Ne,obsrry IeraM
1t was resolved to hold the next meet
ing of the association in Spartanburg.
On Friday. the press representatives
made delightful excursion to Drayton
Hall, and enjoyed run down the harbor,
after which, in the evening, came tho in
evitable dinner, at the Charleston Hotel,
at which wit, wine, sentiment and good
feeling prevailed, and the finishing
touch was giyen'to the. state PFsss Asso-
citation, to which, we wish long and
usefnl life, anddmuch valuable service
in the cause Of sound and able journal
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