Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02
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The governors of the following named
,.us states arrived here this morning
Eom Altoona, Pa:
M Massachusetts,, Illinois, Rhode Island,
vi.,onsin, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Virginia,
,Gcbican, Ohio, New Hampshire, In
lana and MARYLAND.
Tin last named (Indiana) was repre-
,.nted by Col. Rose. Between II and l
CLOCK. the governors above named had
" interview OF an official charac er with
PRESIDENT Lincoln, and presented an adj
iess expressing:
First-A cordial personal and official
..oect for the President.
Second-A determination, under all
circumstances, to support and maintain
Me- Presidents constitutional authority,
ne governors therein speaking for them
elves and the people of their respective
| ,ates, .o ... t.
Third-Pledging 10 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 con-
fuional duty and obedience. a.y
Fourth-Congratulating the President
pon his proclamation to emancipate the
iaves, believing it will be productive of
.Od as measure of Justice, humanity,
and sound policy. m 5a ..6..sr .aas
Fiith-Referring to the merits of the
Sdiers who have fought our battles.
The interview continued three hours.
They all represent it to have been of a
peasant and gratifying character. While
pAlnly intimating their confidence in the
Residents integrity and ability, and as
Erng him of their determination to sup
port him in the discharge of his duties,
heir recommendations partook ofthe ma
Hp Of friendly suggestions Some of
he subjects, he said had already received
Executive considerations but, as others
bad now, for the first time, been presented,
lie requested that they be reduced to
writing, in order that they might meet
With the attention which their importance
demands. The governors having trans
acted their business with the President,
many of them left the city this afternoon
br their respective homes ....L
1t is ascertained from those who had
the best opportunities for knowing that
there was no proposition made at the con-
srence at Altoona, nor even suggestion
ventured touching the removal of Gen.
Mcclellan, nor was any proposition OF
ngsesuon made as to the promotion OF
Ten. Fremont to the lead of the army, or
70 the future disposal of that gentleman.
The address to the President, as agreed
to,was written by Gov. Andrew, at the
nggestion of the other governors present.
No counter propositions or amended adj
t'esses were submitted.
Gov. Bradford Of Maryland alone did
Dot sign the address, expressing a fear that
ihe Presidents proclamation to emana'
Tpate the slaves might not prove as adj
ntageous as the Conference haped, and
tsgarding the matter as too doubtful tt
Justify him in taking sides in its support
There was no dispute nor improper
Warmth of debate whatever, The CONVEX.
'atiOn was ofthe most polite, kind, and con.
cihstory character, and all present were
animated by cordial spirit of unity ii
support Of the Government, the President
and the prosecution of the war, the prin
cipal ann Of the conference being to ex-
press to the President their sentiments
and profer their support to him in the flu
ture as in the past, and make the relations
otalI loyal men and States more close, in
Innate, and firm. .E ..eg ..rs.....
All excepting Gov. Bradford of Mary
land, were heartily convinced of the wis
dom Of the proclamation to emancipate thu
slaves, and were DESTROYS of expressing
this conviction 10 the President. ......
In the conference, various details rela
ing to the recruiting, organization, equip
ment, and transportation of troops wer,
discussed. The Governors freely com
pared notes and agreed upon variou
points in this connection, which the,
agreed to submit to the President AM
Secretary of War. 80. ~ 10
They did not, however, as to these mat
ters, put anything in writing, becaus
they did not wish to appear dictatoriaI, IAN
believing that friendly verbal communica
ions, in polite and respectful interview
would give them effect so far as the
night be regarded correct or ben6cial.
The care and removal of the sick an
Wounded, and the subject of furloughs t,
Ae soldiers, etc., attracted a great deal G
attention, the object being to produce re
lorms which all felt to be needed, to Sc
cure the happiness of families whose pre-
tectors are away, the welfare of the SO
aers and the true efficiency of the arm
Ito carry on. which reforms, should tn
gOyernment adopt them, the States wi
eheerfully cooperate.
1t was unanimously agreed that ful
Oushs should be SO regulated as to pr
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