The New York herald., 1862-09-27
The q Gcneral Press Account. /.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 1862.
The Governors or the following named loyal States
arrived here this morning from Altoona Pa, namely
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania Virginia
Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, lows Achigan Now Hamp-
shiye Indiana. y
The last named CIndana) represented by Colonel
Rose
between twelve and O'Clock the Governors Of the
States above named had interview Of oficai
character with President Lincoln and presented ad
dress, expressing
Psrs-A cordial personal and Official respect FOR the
President.
Sscoyd-A determination under all CIR circumstances
support and maintain Presidents constitutional
thority the Governors therein speaking for themselves
and the people Of their respective States.
rakd-Piedging the President their aid In all m
sures calculated bring the TO early termination,
which should TO ultimate victory unless all
the rebels should to their constitutional duty and
obedience.
-Congratuiatng the President upon his procla
nation 70 enancipate the slaves, believing will pro-
ductive Of good as measure OF justice humanity and
sound policy.
Rfn-Referrng to the merits OF the soldiers who have
fought our battles.
The Governors were courteously and kindly received
and their suggestions listened TO with close attention by
the President.
Tne address 10 the President as agreed TO, was written
BY Governor Andrew at tho suggestion Of the other
Governors present.
Governor Bradford Of Maryland alone did not sign tho
address expressing fear that the Presidents proclama
tion TO emancpac the slaves might prove advan
tageous conference hoped and regarding the
ter a. too doubtful TO JUSTIFY him In taking sides In its
support.
There was dispute or improper warmth OF debate
whatever. The Convention Of the polite kind
and concatory character and all present animated
by cordial spirit unity support Of the government,
tne President and tho prosecution OF the the prno
nal aim Of conference being express to the Pres
dent their sentmen!s aga TO pr2gy their support to him
IN the future In the past and TO make the relations
oil loyal men and States close, intimate and hFm
All excepting Governor Bradford OF Maryland, were
heartily convinced OF the wisdom Of the proclamation 70
emancpae the slaves dcsirous Of expressing
this conviction TO the President
In the conference various details relating 70 the
crung organisation, equipment and transportation OF
troops were discussed The Governors freely compared
notes and agreed upon various points In this connection
which they agreed TO submit the President and secre
tary Of War.
they did not however, ~ 70 these maitcrs pu, any.
thing in writing they aid wish appear die
u,orial and believing that friendly verbal communica.
tons in polite and respseful interview would give them
effect they might be regarded correct bene-
ncisl.
The and removal OF the sick and wounded and the
subject Of furouybs tho soldiers &C. attracted great
deal Of attention, the object being produce reforms
which all felt to be needed 70 the happiness Of
families whose protectors away, the welfare Of the
soldiers and the efficiency Of the armyto carry
which reforms, should tho govenmcnt sdspt them, the
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