Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-06-20
EMANclpArIoN In MIssouRL

a few days since the Missouri State Com
yenuon disposed of proposition in Response
to the compensated emancipation policy OF
President Lincoln by laying il upon the table,
virtually rejecting it for the present On
Friday last Gov Gamble sent a message TO
the Convention, OF which the following is she
telegraphic report;
message w.s received from Gov. Camille cailioe fr
attention NJ hc memblrsnf Co, Convention Co hf fasf
that the President " he United State, in nrs.ae
sent 10 Congress during ihr present session, ptopse
the adoption Of Joint rcsolufiou declaring ihe "tr.
ness of Congress 10 Furnish aid % amy OF the san.
states th'i NAV think proper 20 adopt measure of
emancipation Such resolution was adopted uy both
nuscs and so becomes an ohcr by Congress II we
sumcd it b. will be CARRIED into ccct on appropriate
90 bc made by "a future Congress.
Itis proposition ~ uucS imped hbcIality and shat
the subject Of emancipation, b. calls for courteous
Ieslonsf ton.'esl .si"s,n n''iininSn,o s a. m.,9
rom thc Government of che United States great a'cn-
'n aud kindness Large armies have been maintained
fer orr protection against invasion. and hcy have bate
lied raliantly Cor our defense
. Money bias been given rs hy The Hoverumfrt 20 cquio
citizens Tor hcir defense, and now the snas of Ms
.oufi and numbers nf troops II our own people. ace
armed, suusisicd clothed and paid By the Government,
Boo order that we may protect ourselves Uuder sncl
treatment would be unbcoonug 20 pass 200 silent ind.f
ference rroposition originating with tbe United States.
Many of our citizens, and possibly the auiluihcs OF
Washington have expected DOT the Convention would
take some action ON schemt of gradual emancipation
scheme upon this subject by laying D. on thc table ihc
thus adopted IS understood dispose of The u5
iert according your rules, aud therefore is now u-
tended propose o you to reopen and reconsider toe
subject but ths action n Che Convention wilt without
doubt be represented 90 excite hostile ding
against the State among all those u authority who favor
patton, aud thus uiuousy affect the Interests f
tho state As 80 reason could De gwen upon uc 400.
tive by which the ordinance was disuoscd of the result
may be represented rudcy doouueous 10 the Pfe.i
dent and Congress The manifest propricty ofmakng
response the offer Of the President and Congress AZ
ords an opportunity Tor removing all grounds of such
am unjust and injurious imVutatiou.
IL is not suggested that the Convention Is 10 make
apology any person, but the proposition made by
the Government is one entitled 20 respectful answer in
express language it would be very appropriate adopt
aicsolution as direct response This ced NOT proc
ducc any general discussion, IL may not iryoNc tho
merits OF che question Of cmarcipation IL would only
be Of courtesy 10 the authorities Of Govern
mcnt who have made proposition which. &c should
be carried into effect will exhibit great hboiahy.
II is therefore submitted 20 the Convention that reso
luton be adopted which shall be response TO the offer
made by the President and Congress.
This message was referred to a select com
mittee Of five, with instructions to report
without delay by resolution or otherwise, and
on Saturday a majority of the committee re-
ported the following resolutions, which were
adopted BY a vote Of 32 to 81.
Whereas the Congress Of the United States. on the
special tnmcndaton Of the President has adopted
Joint resolution Ia tho following words. % wit
Resoirod. That the United states ought to cooperate
with any State which may adopt gradual emancipation
Of slavery giving such State It's discretion compen
saou for the Inconvenience public and private by such
change Of system, and whereas the President Of the
United States n his recent proclamation reyoking and
annuing certain unauthorized declaration assumed o.
be made by Major General Hunter Of the Omitted States
army has earnestly invited the people Of the States n-
terescd take into consideration the said joint resou
ton. BE II therefore
Resoircd let, That u the opinion ri This Convention
the proposition contained In the said Joint resolu
adopted by Congress, approved 1862 is entitled well
from its course as from rs intrinsic Importance % ihe
deliberate and respectful consideration NJ the people Of
Missouri
Rsotred ID, That while majority Of the Convention
have not felt authorized at this time take action n
respect 10 this grave and delicate question Of private
rights and public policy presented by said resolution yet
tms body desires cordially 20 recognize well the gem
erous spirit displayed by the Government Of the Uued
States the eminent patriotism and ability which have
distinguished the President Of the United state. ia h5
efforts TO subdue this unhoy rebellion and restore peace
and order tu this state.