The New York herald., 1862-09-25

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The President yesterday issued an important
proclamation in relation TO the suppression Of the
present rebellion and of "all aders and abettors
within the United States, and all persons dscoura
ging enlistments or guilty Of any dsloyal practice
affordng aid and comfort to the rebels" Such
persons are declared TO be "subect TO martial law
and liable to trial and punishment by court mar
tial or military commission" The writ of habeas
corpus is declared suspended in all cases where
persons are arrested or imprisoned by military
authority, or sentence of court martial" &c.
serenade given in front of the White
House last evening to President Lincoln. on which
occasion he said that he had issued his conscation
proclamation latter very full deliberation and under
very heavy and solemn sense of responsibility"
He alluded to McClellan's recent victories, and
said. "on the l4th and 18th of the present month
there have been battles bravely, skilfully and sue
cessfuy fought" He, in conclusion proposed
"three hearty cheers to all good and brave officers
and men who fought those successful battles"
The cheers given with spirit by the assembled
crowd.
The Convention Of the Governors of the loyal
States commenced yesterday afternoon at Altoona,
Penn. There were sixteen States represented in
the Convention, the following Governors neither
being present themselves sending proxies:-
f. D. Morgan, republican, of New York.
VIM. A. Buckingham democrat, Of Connecticut
VIM. Burton, democrat, of Delaware.
Chas. Robinson, republican, Of Kansas.
Austin Blair, republican, of Michigan.
Alex. Ramsay, republican, of Minnesota.
john Whitaker, democrat, Of Oregon.
Leland Stanford, republican, of California.
1t appears that the principal object of
the Convention was to discuss the conduct of
the war. Two propositions had been made and
discussed: one for the removal Of Mcclellan, the
other for approval of the Presidents last pro-
clamation The first proposition caused some de-
bate, Governors Andrew and Spragus arguing in
favor of McClellan's removal Todd, Curtin and
Bradford opposing it. The apparent object of this
proposition elected by the debate, appeared TO
be the supersedure OF President Lincoln and the
making Of Fremont kind Of Military Dictator.
Governor Bradford was the chosen Chairman of
the Convention. The morning session ended
without definite result.
During the evening session the debate was very
animated, but resulted in the throwing over Of
the proposition for the removal of Mcclellan.
The Convention finally decided upon the approval
of the Presidents proclamation, and urging upon
him more vigorous prosecution Of the war and
the calling out Of the reserves.
The state OF affairs at Louisville has now a more
favorable appearance than it has presented for
several days past Major General Wright had
arrived and in command. Seven divisions of
Buells forces were expected at Louisville last
night, having safely crossed the Salt river, and
that city was considered out of danger. 1t was
asserted that if Bragg did not succeed in forming
a junction with Kirby Smith he would have to re-
treat. Buell. arrived at Louisville at midnight.
Eorgan still held, and, having provisions for two
honths would continue to hold, on at Cumberland
Jap.
On Sunday last Colonel McCook's cavalry bri.
.ssde succeeded in recapturing Munfordsville
driving out the rebel cavalry, who lost q colonel
and lieutenant colonel in the engagement Our
loss was slight.
Several small squads Of rebels were captured
during the march Of Buells forces.
From Missouri we learn that General schofeld
had arrived at Springfield, and was about 70 com.
mence vigorous preparations TO check the rebels
who are advancing upon the State from Arkansas
under Generals Hindmsn and Rains,
Cannon have been placed at the ends Of the
main streets in Memphis leading east out Of the
city, and should an attack be made upon IL by the
rebels II will be reduced to rnins before IL Is sur
repdered. Preparations have been made to that
Effect.
Governor Morgan has proclaimed that the $50
bounty given by the State to volunteers shall cease
pfter Tuesday next the SOth inst.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
The New York Republican State Convention, for
Che nomination Of candidates for State officers as
sembled at Syracuse al noon yesterday. The hall
was densely crowded, and hundreds Of persons
were unable TO gain admttance TO witness the
proceedings. Judge Johnson, OF Albany, was
shosen temporary chairman, and delivered an ad-
press that was loudly applauded. After the usual
kreliminaries, committees on contested seats and
pcrmanenf organizatisa were appointed. and the