Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-09-27
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MEETING OF THE GOYERNORS.
BUELL'S ARMY AT LOUISVILLE.
TERRIBLE RAILROAD ACCT
DENT,
THE MEETING OF THE GOVERNORS.

The Post says editorially that there is
not the slightest foundation in fact for the
rumors of certain Governors endeavoring
to impose upon the Convention at Altoona,
and upon the Presidents action in regard
to any General in the field or elsewhere, or
in regard to other details of the manage
ment of the war. The action of the Con-
ventiOn was most loyal The only act of
the meeting was to draw up brief letter
TO the President thanking him for his
emancipation proclamation, expressing
confidence in his wisdom and discretion,
and offering him their warmest co-Opera-
ton and that Of their States in all meas
ures requisite for carrying on the war to a
successful end.
The letter closes BY suggesting to the
President the propriety of providing for
corps of reserves; that not less than one
hundred thousand men to be put into
training in camps in the different States,
and made ready for use, and proffering
their hearty cooperation.
All the Governors present signed the
letter except Bradford, of Maryland.
The Convention formally agreed to call
attention of the Government to the use
fulness of sending to their homes sick and
wounded soldiers. Also to call attention
to the practice now prevailing of permit
ting captured soldiers giving their parole
TO the enemy.
1t was shown in discussion that the
States are not to blame for any deficiency
in the delay of troops, the delay being
caused by the lack of mastering officers,
clothing, equipments, &c.
The reporter defines that the Posts arti-
Gle is on the authority of one of the mem
bers of the Convention.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26th
Governors of the following named loyal
States, arrived here this morning from Al
tOOna, Pennsylvania, namely: Massa-
chusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania,
Ohio, Virginia, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa,
Michigan, New Hampshire, and Indiana.
The last named, was represented by Colo
mel Ross. Between twelve and one o'clock
the Governors Of the States above named,
had an interview of an official character
with President Lincoln, and presented an
address, expressing,
1st cordial, personal and official
respect for the President
2nd. A determination under all circum-
stances to support and maintain the Pres
ident and Constitutional authority; the
Governors therein speaking for themselves
and the people of their respective States.
Sd. Pledging to the President their aid
in all measures calculated to bring the
war to an early termination, which should
be prosecuted to ultimate victory, unless
all the rebels should return to their Con-
stitutiOnal duty and obedience.
4th. COngratulating the President upon
his proclamation to emancipate the slaves,
believing it will be productive Of good as
a measure Of justice, humanity and sound
policy.
9TH. Referring to the merits of the SOL
diers who have fought our battles.
The Governors were cordially and kindly
received, and their suggestions listened to
with close attention by the President.
1t is ascertained from those who had the
best opportunities for knowing, that there
was no proposition made at the recent
conference at Altoona, nor even sugges-
tion ventured, touching the removal of
Gen. Mcclellan; nor was there any propO-
siion or suggestion made as to the promo
ton Of Fremont to the head Of the army,
or to the future disposal of that gentle
, man.
The address to the President as agreed
to was written by Gov. Andrew, at the
suggestion of the other Governors pres
ent. No counter propositions to amend
the address was submitted.
Governor Bradford of Maryland only
did not sign the address, expressing the
fear that the Presidents proclamation to
emancipate the slaves might not prove as
advantageous as the Conference hoped, and
regarding the matter as too doubtful to
justify him in taking sides in its support.
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warmth Of debate whatever The Conven-
ton was of the most polite, kind and CEN
ciliatory character, and all present were
animated by cordial spirit of unity in
support Of the Government the President
and the prosecution of the war, the prin-
cipal aim Of the Conference being to ex-
press to the President their sentiments,
and to proffer their support to him in the
future as in the past, and to make the re-
latiOns of all loyal men and States more
close, intimate and firm.
All except Governor Bradford, of Mary
land, were heartily convinced of the wis
dom Of the proclamation TO emancipate
the slaves, and were desirous of express
sing their conviction to the President.
In conference various details relating TO
recruiting, organization, equipment and
transportation Of troops were discussed,
and the Governors freely compared notes
and agre ed upon various points
in this connection, which they agreed te,
submit TO the President and Seere-
tary Of War They did not however,
as to these matters, put anything in writ
ing, because they did not wish TO appear
dictatorial, and believing that the friendly v
verbal communication, in polite and re-
spectful interview, would give them effect
as far they might be regarded as correct
or beneficial.
The care and removal Of sick and wound
ed, to the subject Of furloughs TO soldiers,
&c, attracted a great deal of attention,
the object being to produce reforms which
all felt to be needed to secure the happi-
ness Of families whose protectors are
away, the welfare Of soldiers and true
efficiency of the army. Carrying out
which reforms should the Government
adopt them the States will respectfully &C.
operate.
1t was unanimously agreed that fur
loughs should be so regulated as TO pre-
vent further abuse. Il was also agreed
TO suggest an army Of reserve, after the
quota already called for shall be filed, of
not less than 100000 men, to be detailed
and disciplined at home, and to be called
out in case Of sudden emergency at such
Iocalitieswhere there may be need Of their
service, and to be mustered into service
for twelve months, unless sooner dis
charged.
FROM THE GULF SQUADRON.
NEW YORK, Sept. 26.
The gunbOat Connecticut arrived from
the Gulf via Port Royal. She brings
Lieut.. Walker, Of the gunboat Winona, 25
officers, and 203 sesmen-invalids and