Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-10-02
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
The Convention Of Governors.
ADDRESS TO TIE PRESIDENT.

ADDRESS TO TIE PRESIDENT.
The governors Of the following named lovol
states arrived at Washington, Friday morning.
IRON Altoona, Pa. Pennsylvania, Massach9-
setts, Rhode Island, Virginia. Ohio, Illinois.
Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, New HAMPSHIRE.
Indiana. The last named, Indiana, was repre-
sented by Col Rose. Between ~ and O'Clock
the governors of the states above named had an
interview OF an official character with President
Lincoln, aud presented an address expressing
First-A cordial personal and official respect
for the president;
Second-A determination under any circum-
stances to support and maintain the presidents
constitutional authority, the governors therein
speaking Tor themselves and the people of their
respective states;
Ihird-Pledging TO the president their aid in
all measures calculated to bring the war to an
early termination, which should be prosecuted
to ultimate victory unless all the rebels should
return TO their constitutional duty and obedi-
ence
Fourth-Congratula the president on his
proclamation to emancipae- he slaves, believe
ing it will he productive Of good as a measure
of justice. humanity and policy;
Fifth-Relerring to lhe merits of the soldiers
who have fought our battles.
The governors were courteouSlv and kind re-
ceived Their suggestions we're listened to with
close attention by the president. 1t is ascer-
TUNED from those who had the best opportuni-
ties for knowing, that there was no proposition
made at the recent conference at Altoona, nor
suggestion ventured, touching the removal of
Gen. Mcclellan nor was any proposition or
suggestion made as TO the promotion of Gen.
Fremont to the head of the army, or to the fu-
ture disposal of that gentleman. The address
to the president as agreed to-, was written by
A,fls, 81, - IL i
governors present. No counter propositions or
amended address was submitted. Gov. Brad
ford OF Maryland alone, did not sign the address,
and had fear that the preidents proclamation
to emancipate the slaves might not prove as
advantageous as the conference hopel and re-
garding the matter as too doubtful to Justify
him in taking sides in its support.
There was no dispute nor improper warmth
of debate whatever The conversation was of
the most polite kind, and concatory charac.
ter. and all present were animated by cordial
spirit of unity in support of the government,
the president, and the prosecution of the war
The principal aim of the conference being to
express to the president their sentiments and
to profier their support to him in the past, and
to make the relations of all loyal men and
states more close, intimate and firm. All ex-
ceptng Gov Bradford of Maryland, we're
heartily convinced of the wisdom of the proc
lamation to emancpate the slaves, and were
desirous OF expressing this conviction to the
president In the conference various details
relating TO the recruiting, organization, equip
ment, and transportation of troops were dis
cussed, the governors freely compared notes
and agreed upon various points in this connec-
ton, which they agreed to submit to the presi-
dent and secretary of war; They did not,
however, as to these matters, put anything in
writing, because they did not wish it TO appear
dictatorial, and believing that friendly verbal
communications III polite and respectful inter-
view, would give them effect so far as they
might be regarded correct or ben licial. The
care and removal of the sick and wounded and
the subject of furloughs tc the soldiers &c.
attracted great deal Of attention. The object
heing to produce reforms which all feel to be
needed to secure the happiness of families
whose protectors are away. The welfare of
the soldiers, and the true efficiency of the army,
to carry out which reforms, should the govern
ment adopts them, the states will cheerfuly
cooperate. 1t was unanimously agread that
turloughS should be so regulated as to prevent
future abuses. 1t was also agreed to suggest
an army of resesve after the quota already
called for shall be filed of not less than 100, 900
men, to be drilled and disciplined at home, and
to be called out in case of sudden emergency at
such points where there may be need of their
services, ana to he mustered into service for
twelve months unless sooner discharged.
The interview between the president and the
governors continued three hours. They all
epresent it to have been of pleasant and
gratifying character. While plainly intimating
their confidence in the presidents integrity and
ability, and assuring him of their determination
TO support him in the discharge of his duties,
their recommendations partook of the nature
of friendly suggestions. Some of the subjects,
he said, had already received the executive con-
sideration, but as others had now for the first
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, some of them
lett the city In the afternoon for their respective
homes.
Governor Morton of Indians has not heen at
Altoona. He returned to Indianapolis from
Louisville Thursday afternoon, where he has
been since the threatened danger to that place.