Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-03
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/ WAshiNGToN sept. 26th.
Governors of the following named loyal States
arrived here this morning from Altoona, Pen.
nsylvania, namely: Massachusetts,, Rhode Is.
land, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Illinois
Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, New Hampshire
aud Indiana. The last named. was represented
! by Colonel 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,
ist, cordial personal and official respect for
the President.
End. A determination under all circumstances
TO support and maintain the President and Con-
stitutional authority; the Governors therein
speaking for themselves and the people oftheir
respective States.
Sd. Pledgng to the President their aid in all
measures calculated to bring the war to an early
termination, which should be prosecuted to uf-
innate victory, unless all the rebels should re-
turn to their Constitutional duty and obedience
4th. Congratulating the President upon his
proclamation to emancipate the slaves, believing
1t will be productive Of good as a measure Of
justice, humanity and sound policy.
9Th. Referring to the merits Of the soldiers
who have fought our battles.
The Governors were cordially and kindly re.
ceived 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 Al
toona, nor even a suggestion ventured, touching
the removal of Gen. Mcclellan; nor was there
any proposition or suggestion made as TO the
promotion of Fremontto the head of the army
or to the future disposal of that gentleman.
The address 10 the President as agreed to was
written by Gov. Andrew, at the suggestion of
the other Governors present. Nocounter prop-
ositions to amend the address were 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 advantageous as the
too doubtful to justify him in taking sides in its
support, PPpr. 80. :, IL.
of debate whatever. The Convention was of
the most polite, kind and conciliatory character,
and all present were animated by cordial spirit
of unity in support of the Government the Pres
ident, and the prosecution of the war, the prin-
cipal aim of the Conference being to express to
the President their sentiments, and to proffer
their support TO him in the future as in the past
and to make the relations of all loyal men aud |
States more close, intimate and firm.
All except Governor Bradford of Maryland, |
were heartily convinced of the wisdom Of the |
proclamation to emancipate the slaves, and were
desirous of expressing their conviction to the
In conference various details relating to re-
cruitng, organization, equipment and transpor-
tation of troops, were discussed, and the Govern
ors freely compared notes and agreed upon var
ious points in this connection, which they agreed
to submit to the President and Secretary of War.
They did not, however as to these matters, put
lnything in writing, because they did not wish
o appear dictatorial, and believing that the
rendly verbal communication, in polite and
interview, would give them effect as
ar they might be regarded as correct or benefic-
al
The care and removal of sick and wounded to
the subject of furloughs to soldiers &c attracted
great deal of attention, the object being to pro-
luce reforms which all felt to be needed to Sc /
cure the happiness of families whose protectors
IRE away the welfare of soldiers and true effic-
ency, ofthe army. Carrying out which reforms,
hould the Government adopt them, the States
will respectfully cooperate.
1t was unanimously agreed that furloughs
hould be so regulated as to preventfurther abuse
I was also agreed to suggest an army of reserve
fer the quota already called for shall be filed
t not less than 100000 men, to be detailed and
disciplined at home, and to be called out in case
I sudden emergency at such localities, where
here may be need of their service, and to be
mustered into service for twelve months, unless
ooner discharged.