Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-28
THE PRESS CONVENTION.

plOx., the representatives OF the press
OF Louisiana, will assemble in our
city for tho purpose of organizing an
Association having for it's object the
elevation of the standard of journal
ism by creating all esprit de corps, that
will cause the members to strive to
render their journals more interesting
to their leaders and through the en-
tcnlc corliolc that it is hoped will be
brought about through Association,
the better to advance the interests of
localities, their growth by encourag-
ing tho developmentof their resources
and in sum total, the well being Of the
State, materially, morally, politically
and otherwise.
The local journals arc the mouth
pieces Of communities. They make
known to the outside world, the con-
dition OF society, the adaptability Of
the lands for producing wealth, while
they arc the defenders Of the inhabi
tants against the false representations
that too frequently are circulated with
regard to others or other coummuni-
ties.
There can be no question in the
minds of intelligent persons, that the
local journals are the beacon lights
which mark the spot where a commu-
nifty lives, works and strives to march
forward in the path of progress and
civilization.
The newspaper is generally fair
representative of the people of the
community from which 1t derives q
support. Where there is an interest
ing, well edited journal, there is to be
found an intelligcntand refined popu-
lation, industriously ut work to Gle
waite itself to The level of othcrgroups
whom the world recognizes as fit
centres whcrcat 5000 citizens may cast
their own and the fortunes Of their
families.
Louisiana needs n press that will
describe to the world the wonderful
productivcncss Of her soil, the hospi-
tality of her people, their love for vir-
tue and freedom, and their respect for
law, morality, religion and good gov
eminent.
If the people of Louisiana would
have this, they must encourage tho
journalist in his efforts for their wei
fare. They must sustain him not
only by evidences of appreciation for
the cnnobling profession he pursues,
but also by giving him that material
support without which his efforts in
their behalf must prove Intellectual.
The people of Louisiana cannot
have forgotten, that their press have
battlcd for them in the darkest hours
of their woes; that it sounded the toe
sin and participated in their struggles
for delivcrance against the oppressors
Of their rights, and the robbers of
their property and their liberties.
The citizens of Baton Rouge should
bear in mind, that the journalists of
Louisiana, many of whom have fought !
to bring back to them the Capitol of
Louisiana, have honored them by Sc
|ecting their city us the place of their
first Reunion since the redemption of
our State from the clutches of Fed
eral interference in her local affairs.
1t would DC presumption on our
part to urge upon our fellow citizens,
That they unite in showing their ap-
probation OfOur con1rercs, whorepre-
sent their brethren Of almost every
parish in the State.
AS the Capital Of Louisiana, Baton
Rouge becomes her heart. AS she
'eccives those who represent the pco-
Die Of the parishes radiatiny towards
heir designated centre, will she be
judged by them. Our brother edi-
ors will visit our Capitol, University,
Asylums, etc. If they carry back to
heir friends pleasant rccollcctions of
heir reception here, it is natural to
that in return they will point
mt the beauty of our locality and the
rats charactcriziug its inhabitants.
They will assist us in our efforts to
induce the construction of Railways
cadins to our city, while they will {
lSO describe its natural alvantanes