, 1862-10-11
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.
Dates to September 25th.

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the lst of January, 1868, all persons held as
slaves within the States or part of State, the peo-
pie whereof shall then be in rebellion against the
Uuited States, shall be then and ever after free.
On that day, the Executive will designate by
proclamation, State or part of States, in which
the people shall be in rebellion" A State repre-
sented in Congress by representatives elected by
a majority of the electors thereof shall not be
deemed in a state of rebellion.
Rebels admit their loss at the battle of Antiet-
am to be 25000, and since the invasion of Ma
ryland, 10000. An Alabama brigade command
ed by Col. Corning, has not been able to muster
over so men since the battle.
BALTIMORE 24th.-The American correspond
ent from Sharpsburg under date of 22nd, save
both armies are lying with the Potomac between
them, awaiting deyelonn, ents. We hold the
river at oharpsI%1rg in strong force, while the
@ Ieoei- nold the opposite bank. We also hold
W!ilamsport with sufficient force to repel any at
tempt of rebels to disloGge us.
New YORK, 24th.-The Heralds special dis
patch from Washington says a reconnaissance to
Ashleys Gap, returned last nights at the Gap the
Federals met the 9Th Virginia cavalry and dis
persed them capturing a few prisoners, among
whom was Lieut.. Col. Green.
ALTOONA, Pa, Sept. 24.-The Governors Of
all the loyal States met here to-day according to
agreement-14 were present and 8 were repre-
sented by proxy unanimity prevailed in regard
to the Presidents proclamation of emancipation.
New YORK, Sept 25.-The HerdLds dispatch
from Altoona says the war has been the topic
among the Governors Two propositions have
been discussed. First To demand the immedi-
ate removal Of Mcclellan. Second Approval
of the Presidents emancipation proclamation.
Todd, of Ohio, and Curtin Of Pennsylvania,
opposed the proposition. Gov. Andrews, of
Mass made an hours speech in favor of both
He urged that Mcclellan be removed and FIRE.
mont fill his place Sprague, of R. l., argued
the removal of Mcclellan
WASHINGTON, September 25.-The President
has issued proclamation relative to rebel SYM
pathzers giving aid and comfort to rebels, or en-
deavoring to hinder enlistment, or resisting draft,
and making all such persons liable to trial by
military authorities. The habeas corpus act is
suspended in respect to all persons who are now
or may hereafter be arrested by military author-
ties.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 24.-There is great rejoicing
at the immediate proximity of seven divisions of
Buells army. The enemy seem to be concentra-
ting at Bloomfield about $4,000 of them were
seen there and beyond Salt river on the Bards-
town road.
LOUISVILLE Sept. 25.-Gen. Buell. has arrived
Gen. Nelson issued an order permitting resump-
ton of business. To-day our cavalry captured
$50 rebels at Georgetown, On the 2lst, three
regiments under McCoOk, drove 5000 rebel cav
airy out Of Mumfordsville. Rebels lost a Col
onel aud Lieut.. Col
CHICAGO, Sept. 25.-AAer the evacuation of
Cumberland Gap, Gen. Morgan marched on Rich
mond KY, and re-captured that place with large
amount Of stores and prisoners.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25.-Tt has been semi
off -cially stated that our loss in the battle of An
tietam was 1920 killed wounded and missing.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.-Surveyor General
Hammond has just returned from the battle field
between Manassas and Bull Run he says people
have buried over 5000 rebels who were left dead
although rebels had possession of battle field after
engagement There are 600 more to be inferred.
Dates TO Sept. 2Gth.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-The Governors of
Massachusetts,, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, llli-
nos, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, New Hamp-
shire and Indiana, arrived this morning from Al
toona. The Governors had an interview with the
President and presented an address expressing:
1st. A cordial personal official respect for the
President
I'd. A determination under all circumstances to
support and maintain the Presidents consttu-
tioaa authority The Governors there speaking
for themselves and the people of their respective
States.
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measures calculated to bring the war 10 an early
termination but which should be prosecuted to
ultimate victory, until the rebels return to their
constitutional duty.
4th Congratulating the President upon the
proclamation of Emancipation, believing it will
be productive Of good as a measure of Justice to
humanity and sound policy.
The Governors were courteously and kindly re-
ceived and their suggestions listened to with close
attention by the President.
1t is stated by those who had the best oppor-
tnnity of knowing, that no proposition was made
at the recent conference at Altoona, nor even a
suggestion ventured, touching the removal Of
Mcclellan; nor was any proposition or suggestion
made to promise Fremont the head of the army,
to its future disposal. The general address
to the President, as agreed TO, was written by
Gov. Andrew at the suggestion of the Governors
present. Gov. Bradford alone did not sign the
address, expressing fear that the proclamation
for the emancipation of slaves might not prove as
advantageous as the conference Hoped; and he
regarded the matter as too doubtful to Justify him
in taking sides for its support.
NEW YORK. Sept 26-The Richmond Exam
iner claims the battle of Antietam as great reb-
ell victory. 1t says it was directed by Lee in per-
son, with 10000 men. Rebel accounts place the
Federal force at 100000. Jackson commanded
the right of the rebel line Hill the left, and Long
street the certer.
The Petersburg Express makes significant
admission that all hopes of Maryland uniting her
destinies with the South must now be banished.
The experiment to rouse her people to follow the
fortunes of the rebel army has proclaimed her
firm adherence to the Federal government. 1t
is acknowledged by the Express that the victories
claimed at Boonsboro and Sharps5urg are unprof-
table TO the rebel cause. The same journal ad-
Il e. TlolFs, Il
railroad and attack Pierpont
New YORK, Sept. 26.-The Evening Post says
edtorially that there is not the slightest founda-
ton in fact that certain Governors endeavored to
impose on the Convention any action regarding
the Commanding General in the field or else
where, or in regard to other details in the man
agement of the war The action of the Conyen-
ton was most loyal. The only act of the Con-
venton was to draw up letter, referred to in
the Washington dispatch Of to-day. The letter
closes by suggesting to the President the propri-
ETY. Of providing corps of reserves, not less than
100000, TO put into camps of instruction in the
different tates. 1t was shown during the dis
cussion tt ac ic States were rot to blame for any
deficiency in their trocF, the delays being caused
by the lack of the mastering officers, clothing,
equipments etc. The Posts article is on the au-
thority of one of the members of the convention.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-The interview be-
tween the President and the Governors of States
lasted three hours. Their recommendations all
partook of the nature of friendly suggestions
Some of the subjects the President said had al
ready received Executive consideration, while
Others being for the first time presented, were at
the Presidents request reduced to writing in or
der that they might meet the attention which
their importance demanded.
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