Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-10-01
Washington, Sept. %.

The Governors of the following named
loyal states arrived here this morning
from Altoona, Pa, to wit Massachuset 5,
Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virgin
Ia, illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan,
New Hampshire, and Indiana The last
named was represented by Colonel Rose.
Between twelve and one o'clock the
Governors of the states above named held
an interview of an official character with
President Lincoln and presented an ad-
dress expressing
First--A cordial personal and official
respect for she President
Second-A determination under all cir
cumstahces to support and maintain the
Presidents constitutional authority the
Governors therein speaking for them
selves and the people Of their respective
States.
Third-Pledging to the President their
aid in all measures calculated Co bring the
war to an early termination, which SHOULD
be prosecuted to an ultimate success, un-
less all the rebels should return to their
constitutional duty aud obedience
tourth-Congratula the President
upon his proclamation to emancipate the
slaves believing it Will be productive Of
good, as d measure OF Justice, humanity,
and sound policy.
Fifth-Reterring to the merits of the
soldiers, who have fought our battles
The Governors were courteously and
kindly received, and their suggestions list
ened to with close attention by the Presi
dent
1t is ascertained from those who had
the best opportunity of knowing, that
there was no proposition made at the re-
cent conference at Altoona, nor even
suggestion ventured, touchining the reno
val OF Gen Mcclellan, nor was any propo-
sition or suggestion made as to the promo
ton OF General Fremont TO the head of the
army, or to the future disposal Of that gen
tleman.
The address to the President, as agreed
to, was written by Gov. Andrew, at the
suggestion OF the other Governors present,
No counter proposition or amended adj
dress Was submitted.
Gov bradford, OF Maryland, alone did
not sign the address, expressing the fear
that the Preside at's Procli, nation to eman-
cpate the slaves might not prove as adj
yantageous as the conference hoped, and
regarding the matter as too doubtful 10
justify them in taking sides in its support.
There was no dispute nor improper
warmth of debate Whatever The conven-
ton WAS HOSS pOiiltI Mia ftiii Spti SAAieatO-
~ character, and all present were ANNA
ted By cordial spirit of unity in support
OF the Government, the President and the
prosecution OF the war, the principal aim
OF the conference being to express to the
Pres. dent their sentiments and to prefer
their support to him IN the past; and to
make relations Of all loyal states more
close, intimate, and firm All, excepting
Gov. Bradford OF Maryland, were heartily
convinced OF the wisdom OF the prociama
ton to emancipate slaves, and We're desl-
rous of expressing thus to the convention
and to the President
In con ference, various details relating
to recruiting, organization, equipments
and transportation of troops, were discuss
ed
Governors freely compared notes, and
agreed upon various points IN tins coohec-
ton, which they agree to subp2it to the
President and Secretary of War They
did not, however, as to these M tiers, put
anything in writing because they did not
wish TO appear dictat9ral, and believing
that the irienIy verbal COMMUNICATIONS,
in polite and respectful interview, would
give them effect so lar as they might be
regarded correct or benefit ial.
Care and removal of sick and wounded
subject of iurloughs to 50 diers, etc. at
tracted great deal attention. The object
beiAg to produce reforms, which all felt
to be needed; to secure the happiness of
families whose protectors are away; the
welfare of soldiers, and true efficiency Of
the army, To carry out which reforms,
should the government adopt them, the
States will checrfully operate
1t was unanimously agreed that fur
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vent future abase 1t was also agreed to
suggest an army Of reserve, after the quo
ia already called for shall be flied, of not
less Than 100000 men, TO be drilled and
disciplined a. home, and to be called in
cases of sudden emergency at such points
where there may be need of their services
and TO be mustered into service for
twelve months unless sooner discharged.