Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-10-02
THE PRESS CONVENTION.

Of Louisiana, will assemble in our
city for the purpose Of organizing an
Association having for it's object the
elevation Of the standard Of journal
ism by creating on esprit de corps, that
will cause the members to strive to
render their journals more interesting
to their leaders and through the en-
teate cordMle that it is hoped will be
brought about through Association,
the better to advance the interests Of
localities, their growth by encourage
ing the development Of their resources
and in sum total, the well being ofthe
State, materially, morally. politically
and otherwise.
The local journals are 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 are the defenders Of the inhabi-
tants against the false representations
that too frequently are circulated with
regard to theirs Or other commune
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 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 o
support. Where there is an interest
ing, we'll edited journal, there Is to be
found an intelligentand refined popr-
lation, industriously at work to ele'
vate itself to the level Of othergroups
whom the world recognizes rs fit
centres whercat good citizens may cast
their own and the fortunes of their
families.
Louisiana needs a press that will
describe to the world the wonderful
productiveness of her soil, the hospi-
tality Of her people, their love for vir-
tue and freedom, and their respect fol
law, morality, religion and good gov
eminent.
If the people Of Louisiana would
have this, they must encourage tht
journalist in his efforts for their vel
fare. They must sustain him MOI
only by evidences of appreciation fo
the cnnobling profession he pursues
but also by giving him that materia
support without which his efforts II
their behalf must prove Intellectual.
The people Of Louisiana canno
> have forgotten, that their press 'av
battled for them in the darkest hour
of their woes; that it sounded the toe
: sin and participated in their struggle
:, for deliverance against the oppressor
Of their rights, and the robbers G
:, their property and their liberties.
The citizens of Baton Rouge shoul
4 bear in mind, that the journalists
v Louisiana, many of whom have tough
= to bring back to them the Capitol {
o Louisiana, have honored them by 81
g lecting their city as the place OF the
II first reunion since the redemption
e our State from the clutches Of Fec
!. eral interference in her local affairs.
'e 1t would be presumption on OF
part to urge upon or fellow-citizen
10 that they unite in showing their al
IT, probation of our confreres, whOrepr'
10 sent their brethren of almost ever
parish in the State.
of As the Capital of Louisiana, Bat'
in Rouge becomes her heart. AS 81
" receives those who represent the pc
~ pie Of the parishes radiating towar
ID their designated centre, will she
Judged by them. Our brother e'
no tors will visit our Capitol, Cniversit
is. Asylums, etc. If they carry back
III their friends pleasant recollections
e. their reception here, it is natural
,ir suppose, that in return they will poi
lie out the beauty of our locality and t
" traits characterizing its inhabitan
They will assist us in our efforts
induce the construction of Railwa
'e- leading to our city, while they "
ed also describe its natural advantas