The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1862-10-01

to e pJDmotion of General Fremont toihe
head Of tho army, or the future disposal Of
that gentleman. --- 49, -. 49,
The I'D 'ress to the President, as agreed to
wasfYritten by Gov. Andrew, at the sugses
ton of the other Governors present.. No
2oun'er proposition or amended address was
submitted.
Gov. Bradford, of Maryland, alone did not
sign the address, expressing the fear that the
Presidents Proclamation to emsncinate the
slaves might not prove as advantageous as
the conferenceEhol,ed and regarding the mat
ter as too doubtful to justify them in taking
sides in its support. ,-,...,,l,, cd. .,a-4
r There was no dispute nor improper
warmth Of debate whatever. The conven.
ton was most polite, kind and concilictory
character, and all present-we,e animated by
cordial spirit Of unity ind support of the
Government, the President and the prosec,i
ton OF the war, The principal aim N Of The con
Ference being to express to the President
their sentiments andt to prefer their SUPPORT
to him in the future as in the past and to
maxi relations ofall loya!1States more close.
intimate, and firm. All, executing Gov
Bradford, Of Maryland, We're heartily con-
WINGED OF the wisdom Of the proclamation 10
emanci pate slaves, and We're DESTROYS Of ex-
pressing this to- the convention and to the
President. .~ s." !;'s - .''"' .'a-: 81. 800 Il
In conference, various details relating to
recruiting. organization, equipments and
transportation Of troops, were discussed. a,..
Governors freely compared notes, and
agreed upon various points in this connection
(which they agree 10 submit to the President
and Secretary Of War. They did not, how
ever, as to these matters, put anything in
writing, because they did not wish to ap t..
pear dctatorlal, and believing that the friend
~ varbal communications, in polite and
respectful interview, would give them effect
50 tar as they might oe regarded correct or
beneficial. Z: -
Care and removal of sick and wounded.
subject of furlougs to soldiers, ETC., attracted
great deal attention. The object being t.
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 State will cheerfully CO.
loperate.
1t was unanimously agreed that furloughs
should be so regulated as to prevent future
abuse. 1t was also agreed to suggest an
army of reserve, afte: the quota already
called for shall he filled, of not less than
100000 men, to be drilled and disciplined
at home. and to be called in cases of sud-
dca emergency at such points where they
may be need of their services, and to be
mustered into service for twelve months IN
| less sooner DISCHARGED.
WASHINGTON, Sept. &C.
The interview between the President and
the Governors this afternoon continued three
hours They all represent it to have been
Of a. pleasant and gratifying character
While plainly inlima,ing their confidence in
the Presidents integrity and ability, and as
surfing him of their determination to supper,
him in discharging Of his duties, their re
Communications partook Of a nature of friend
ly suggestions, ... .,r,. H.; ..,..
Some of the subjects, he said, had already
received the Executives consideration but
as others had now for the first time been pre-
serted, he requested they might be reduced
10 writing, in order they might meet with
attention, which their Importance drmands
The Governors having transacted their bu
sness with the President some Of them left
this evening Tor their respective homes
WAsH1SGToN, Sept "a.
| Whereas, it has become necessary to cal
into service not only volunteers, but also por
tons Of the mli,, of the States by draft in
order to suppress in'urrcction existing in the
United States, and diSloyal persons are not
adequately restrained by the ordinary pro
CESS of law from hindering this measure and
from giving aid and comfort in various ways
to the insurrectlon, now therefore be it or
derel-
lst, That during the existing insurrection
as necessary measure tor suppressng the
same all rebels and insurgents, their aiders
and abcttors within the United States. and
all persons discouragng volunteering. enlist
ments, resisting militia drafts, or guilty %
any disloyal practice, offering aid and com.
tort to the rebels against the authority Of the
United States, shall be subject, to- martial law
and liable to trial, and punishment by court
mart al. or military commission
| "a. Thatlhe writ Of habeas corpus is
suspended in respect. to all persons arrested,
or who are now or hereafter during the re-
bell lion shall be imprisoned ia any fort, camp.
arsenal, military prisons, or other place Of
confinement BY any military authority or by
sentence Of any court martial or military
commission. ST. ......7
In witness whereof have hereunto set
my seal. Done at the CITY Of Washington
ftnis)' Oath day Of September 1862. and o.
the independence Of the United States, the
87th. n.4.b 3.jl l,s 49,, .u...I f.gc t,a
+. (Signed). ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
WIN. Il. SEWARD, Sec'y Of State - 90
So much O. General Order No. us as di
rected the dismissal OF j. y. Patten OF thu
73d Ohio regiment, is, by direction. Of tn,
President revoked. ;..91.... =. !, t,.-s.se ,,sy3
:, A special commission Of Generals Hunter
Cadwaltader, and Anger, and several othel
l officers, with Col. Holt as Judge Advocate
will assemble here to morrow, for the con
sideration of such business IS may come be-.
fore them. .-..r,-... -. -. ...-.-.'-,.....
In addition to Gen. White, Coils. Dulasy
Triplble, and Ford arrived today from An
napo''s, under arrest, in connection with tn.
Hsrper's Ferry surrender. ,.sntss4,eazs ss5ye.
| A large crowd assembled ct the Executiv.
Mansion to day for the purpose Of serenad
ing the President. Having been cheered .nl
called for. he appeared 1t an upper window
and spoke, as feiIowssat@ 5sssscs Ggiss 4ee#t
|!,sfe,low citissns--I appear before you to dc
little more than to acknowledge the courtes,
you. pay me. and thank you lor it. hsv.
not been distinctly informed why Il is o,
this accession you sppssr to do me this hon
lor. though / suppose inte1ruption---it j
1 because OF the proclamation Cries Of goo
and applause.) So - . ssszs 8 = = 81