Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-27
Night Dispatches.


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fornia. The news - not important.
The Post says edtorially that there is not the
slightest foundation in fact for the rumors of Ger
tain Governors endeavoring TO impose upon the
convention at Altoona and upon the President
action in regard TO any General in the field or
elsew here, or IA regard TO other details OF the
management of the war The action of the
convention was most loyal. The only act of the
meeting was to draw up a brief letter to the
President thanking bin for his emancipation
proclamation, expressing confidence in his Wis
dom ana discretion and Offering him their warm
est co-oDeration and that of their States il all
measures requisite for carrying the to
successful end.
The letter closes by suggesting 10 the President
the proprlety OF providing corps of reserve of
not les than 100. 600 men, 10 be put into train
ing IN camps in the different States, and made
ready for use; and profieriug their hearty CO.
operation.
All the Governors present signed the letter,
except Bradford, of Maryland.
The Convention Informally agreed TO call the
attention OF the Government 10 the usefulness OF
sending to their homes sick and wounded soldiers.
Also to call attention TO the practice now prevail
lng OF permitting captured soldiers 10 give their
parole to the enemy.
Ii shown in discussion that the States are
not to De- blamed for any deficiency of TROOP
delays in mastering them into service beng
caused by lack oil mastering officers, clothing
equipments, &c.
The reporter believes that the Posts article
Is OF the authority of one OF the members of the
Convention.
Governors Of the following named loyal States
arrived here this morning from Altoona, Penn,
namely: Massachusetts,, Rhode Island. Ponnsyl-
vania, Ohio. Virginia. Illinois. Wisconsin. Iowa.
Michigan, New Hampshire and Indiana
The last named was represented by Col. Rose.
Between IL and O'Clock the Governors OF the
States above named had an interview of al 9TH
cial character with President Lincoln, and pre-
scented an address expressing LIST, a cordial per
sonal and official respect for the President; ID,
determination under all circumstances to- support
and maintain the Presidents constitutional au-
thority. the Governors therein speaking for them
selves and the people of their respective States:
Sd, pedeing to the President their aid in all
measures calculated to bring the war to early
termination, which should be prosecuted 10 ulti-
mate victory, unless all the reOe.s should return
To their constitutional duties; 4th, congratuatng
the President upon his proclamation to emanc
pate slaves, believing it will be productive of
good, and as a means of justice, humanity and
sound policy; 9th, referring to the merits OF the
soldiers who have fought our battles.
The Governors we're cOurteously and kindly
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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 yeHtured, touching
the removal of General Mcclellan; nor was any
proposition suggestion made as to the promo
ton of Fremont TO the head of the army, or the
future disposal of that gentleman.
The address to the President as agreed on was
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OF the other Governors present. No counter
/ propositions or amendments to the address were
submitted.
Governor Bradford, of Maryland, alone did
not sign the address, expressing the fear that the
| Presidents proclamation to emancipate the slaves
might not prove as advantageous as the Confer
ence hoped, and regarding the matter as too
DOUBTFUL to justify him IN taking sides in It's sup
| port.
There was no desperate nor improper warmth
OF debate whatever. The convention was of the
most polite, kind, and conciatory character, and
| all present were animated by cordial spirit of
unity in support of the Government, President,
and the prosecution of the war, the principal
aim OF the conference being to express their SEN
timents and TO prOfer their support TO him In the
| future as in the past, and make the relations OF
| loyal men and States more close, intimate, and
! firm
All excepting Gov. Bradford were heartily con
WINGED of the wisdom of the proclamation to
emancipate the slaves, and were DESTROYS of ex-
! pressing this conviction TO the President.
In the conference various debates relating to
recruiting. organization, equipment, transporta-
ton OF troops. &C, were discussed. The Gov
ernors freely compared notes and agreed upon
various points in this connection, which they
I agree To submit to the President and the Secre-
tary of War. They did not. however as to these
matters put anything in writing because they did
not wish to appear dctatorial. and believing tina.
/ friendly and verbal communications in a polite
and respectful interview would give the effect so
far they might be regarded correct and bene
fetal
Care Of and the removal of sick and wounded
and the subject of burroughs to soldiers elected
great attention, the object being to produce re
forms which all felt TO be needed 10 secure the
/ happiness Of families whose projectors are away
the welfare of the soldiers and true efficiency OF
the army; to carry out which reforms. should
the Government adopt them, the States will
cheerfully cooperate.
II was unanimously agreed that furlough'
should be so regulated as TO prevent future
I abuses
1t was also agreed TO suggest an army of re-
serve after the quota already called for shall be
filled. of not less than 100 900 men, to be de
tailed and disciplined a; home. and to be called
out in cases of emergency at such points as they
may be needed; to be mustered into service ioI
twelve months unless sooner discharged.
NEW YORK, Sept. ga dispatch from
Louisville announces the seizure by the rebels OF
Suits Salt River Dsti!ery Building. though
most OF the stock had been removed 20 this city
The distllery is but thirty miles from the city.
The Philadelphia North American has ru
NOR that 1000 of the new Union troops in Mis-
sour have Joined the rebels. Nothing authentic
however Is known.
The gunboat Connecticut arrived from III.
Cult via Port Royal. She brings Lieutenant
Walker, of the gunboat Wnona; twenty -fiv.
officers and 203 seamen, invalids and discharged
six prisoners and seven refugees.
The gunboat WInona ran under the fire of For
Morgan, below Mobile. and opened fire on
rebel steamer lying inside, driving of Der crew
and damaging her greatly by the explosion of al
ii inch she'll on her bow. Fort Morgan openeC
heavy fire on the Winona but she escaped IN
hurt.
On the 9Th the gunboat Connecticut captured
an English schooner. laden with cotton, which
had escaped the blockade At Sabine Pass In
structions were found on board 10 sell the cargS
al Havana and purchase powder, machines anS
army shoes, and return 10 sabine Pass. She va
sent 10 Snip Island.
Colonel Jack Hamilton, formerly q member o
Congress from Texas, had ESCAPED and arrives
at South ives. Pass. he had been secreted il
the mountains thirty-one days De was accom-
panied BY six friends. He reports q strong UnioI
feeling IN the Western mart of the State