Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-09-25
CONFERENCE OF THE COVER yoRS.
Object Of the Meetinx.

(Drspaich to the philadelphia Inouirerl
ALTOONA, Sept. 2i-Ths early train Wc~t
personagrs visiting Altoona on the occasion H
States.
Up 10 I o'clock there Was nothing bu; general
and informal discussion among the Goyernors
in the pariors of the Logan House. The draf,
the war news, everything was the subject or
conversation. although il was well settled thai
the true object of the meeting was to advise and
consult upOn the condition of our country ma
its resources for the suppression OF the rrhel-
lion, 20 the end that united front might b
presented by the Northern States IN aid and
support of the Naiionsl Administration. Al
O'clock notice WAS given that permanent
organization would take place. and preiimi-
naries were arranged which IL would not b
proper TO publish. The " hole Of The proceed-
inrs, during the afternoon. Were IN secret st--
sion. This secrecy, they say. H. necessary %
prevent great differences Of opinion as 70 mil.
tary movements being made public Thr an
nouncs ment Of In. final result will be delayed
until Tonight or perhaps tomorrow, when
more Governors arc expected. Ii seems, how
ever. that Missouri and Kentucky are not IN the
ring. Gov. Ramsey cannot leave his State on
account of the Indian dflic uliies, which cngro~s
his attention. The differences Of opinion during
the different stages OF the proceedings are sent
10 the War Department. ut Washington with
which they are in constant communication in
cipher.
Eight O'Clock, p. m.-Ths Governors are
still in secret session The crowd around the
windows of the parlor great and excited
The Governors are now arguing the propri~ty
OF the Presidents Emancipation Message. Gov
Andrews is addressing TIE assembiaye in An
earnest and excited manner, although his words
cannot he distinguished. There is supposed to
be a formidable opposition 10 the Presidents
late message, although who the parties ara that
oppose II are not known. Kentucky and Mis-
soun have been admitted nv proxy. The re-
s1lt of the deliberations will no doubt show
that IL Is the determination OF the Governor %
have a militia force along the border Fifteen
States are now represented.
Nine O'Clock y. m.-The afternoon session adj
lourned NJ ~ O'Clock, time enough for supper.
They came 10 no conclusion. A new session
has Just commenced. Gov. Curtin stands fast
by the Administration. though considerate and
conservative. Antipathy to the Presidents
proclamation Is ceaSing. His enemies seem
more disposed 10 yield. The Border State~
however, still hold out against him, though
more moderate in the enunciation OF their sea.
uments.
LATER.
A gentleman Just from the meeting assures
me that the proclamation of the President il
now meeting with unanimous favor. the Borier
States having agreed that every meas ure of the
National Administration is 20 he sustained
Vermont has just been admitted by proxy.
Governor Blair, o. Michigan, Gov. Oldan. Of
New Jersey, and Cox. Morton, of Indiana
have just arrived. They make no change in the
result. To-night's sesSio will be very likely
TO hold over till or o'clock tomorrow morn.
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