Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-09-27
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wAsHtNoToN, Sept. 2e.-The Governors
Of the following States arrived here this
morning from Altoona, Wig: Mass, Pa,
Va, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, lows, Mich
| igan, New Hampshire and Iadiana, the
last named State being REPRESENTED BY
Col. Rose.
| Between 2 and o'clock they had an
interview Of an. ofieial character with
the President, and presented an address
expressing
First, A cordial personal aud official re-
spect for the President;
Second, A determination, under all cir.
eumstauces, TO support and maintain his
constitutional authority-the governors
therein speaking for themselves and the
people oftheir respective States.
| Third. Pledgtag TO him their aid in all
measures calculated to bring the war to
an early termination, which should be
vigorously prosecuted to ultimate victory,
unless all the rebels shall return to their
constitutional duty aud obedience.
\ Fourth, Congfatulating the President
upon bis emancipation proclamation good
as a measure ofjustice aud policy and
Fifth, Referring 10 the merits of the SOL
diers who have fought our battles.
The Governors were courteonsly and
kindly received, and their suggestions lis
tened to with attention. 1t Is ascertained
from those who had the best Opportunities
for knowing, that their was no proposition
made at the recent Conference az Altoona,
nor even suggestion ventured touching
the removal OF Gen, Mcclellan, nor was any
proposition offered or suggestion made as
to the promotion ofFremont to the head of
the army, or to the future disposal of that
gentleman,
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to was written by Gov. Andrews at the
Suggestion of the other Governors present.
No counter proposition or amendment to
the address was submitted. Gov. Bradford,
OF Md, alone did not sign it, expressing a
fear that the Presidents proclamation
might not prove as advantageous as the
Conference hoped, and regarding the mat
ter too doubtful to justify them in taking
side in its support.
In the conference, various details relating
to the recruiting, organisation, equipment
and transportation of troops were discuss
ed.
The Governors freely compared notes,
and agreed upon various important points
In this connection which they agreed to
submit to the President and Secretary OF
War. They did not, however, as to .Iese
matters, put anything in writing, because
they did not wish to appear dictatorial,
believing that friendly verbal suggestions
in polite and respectful interview would
give them effect so far as they might be
regarded correct or beneficial.
The care and removal of the sick and
wounded, aud the subject of furloughs, ETC.,
attracted a great deal of attention, the OBJ.
ject being to provide reforms, which all
felt to be needed to the end of happiness
of families, the welfare of soldies, aud the
true efficiency of the army, to carry out
which reforms, should the Government
adopt them, the States will cheerfully co.
operate. 1t was unanimously agreed that
iurlougbs should be so regulated as 10
prevent future abuses. II was also agreed
to suggestau army of reserve, after the quo
IA already called for shall be filed, of not
less than hundred thousand men, to be
drilled and disciplined at home, and to be
called out IN cases of sudden exigencies
at such points where they may be needed,
and to be mustered for the II month unless
sooner discharged.
The interview between the President and
the Governors this afternoon continued for
three hours, and they all represent il to
have been of a pleasant and gratifying
character. They plainly intimated their
confidence in tue Presidents integrity and
ability, and assuring him of their deter
mutation to support him in the discharge
of bis duties.
Their recommendations partook Of the
nature of friendly suggestions. Some of
the subjects he said had received Executive
consideration. but as others bad for the
hrst time been presented, he requested that
they be reduced to writing, in order that
they might meet with the attention which
their Importance demands.
The Governors having transacted their
business with the President SEINE of them
left the city this afternoon for their respec-
tive homes.