The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-27

vet Unpublished letter from Robert Dale
Owen was laid before the President Just be-
fore the proclamation appeared, which gave a
stronger and more urgent reason for it's issue
than those previously advanced in his published
letter, based on European intervention
(Signed) PERLEY.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26. There was no dispute
Or improper warmth ol debate whatever in the
Governor meeting. All present We're animated
BY spirit OF unity IN support OF the Govern
mept the President, and the prosecution of the
war. The principal aim of the conference being
to express to the President their sentiments, and
to profer their support TO him in the future
as in the past, and to make the relations of
all loyal men and States, more close, intimate,
and firm All, excepting the Governor of Mary
land, were convinced OF the wisdom of the
PROCLAMATION to emancipate the slaves, and were
lesrous Of expressing this conviction to the
President.
In the conference various details relative to
thu recruiting, organizing, equippmg and trans
portation of troops were discussed. The Gov
ernors freely compared notes, and agreed upon
various points in this connection, which they
decided to submit to the President and Secreta-
ry Of War.
They did not, however, as to these matters,
put anything il writing because they did not
wish it to appear dictatorial, and believing that
friendly verbal communoa tons in respectful
interview would give them effect, 50 far as they
might be regarded rs c0rreci or beneficial.
The care and removal of the sick and wounded
and the subject Of lurloughs to the soldiers, &c.
attracted a great deal of attention, the object
being 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 government
adopt them, the states will cordially cooperate
1t was unanimously agreed that furoughs
should be so regulated as to prevent future
abuses. 1t was also agreed to suggest an army
Of reserves. after the quotas already called for
shall be filled, Of not less than 100000, to be
drilled and disciplined at home, and to be called
out IN cases OF sudden emergency, at such points
as there may he most need Ct their services, and
to be mustered into service for twelve months.
unless sooner discharged.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 26. The American cores
pendent III IA letter, dated Sharpsburgh, the
25th gives the particulars Of some very interest
ing "Reminiscences and dashes across the river,
our troops in one instance bri. giug back fine
brass field piece, and in another instance forty
rifles mostly marked - London, 1862 and
one fine II FOUNDER rifed brass piece of English
manufacture. These little affairs have an ex
oellent effect upon the men, and their cheering
as The spoils OF war reached this side were
hearty and enlivening.
II aupparS 10 bo we'll aSnnrtnipnd tla+ La
bulk Of the rebel army is still along the other
bank of the Potomac. Il must be difficult to
iced an army SO large as tins of the rebels at a
point SO far from Railroad communication. 1t
Is probable that large portion Of their force
has fallen back az far as Winchester
Picket firing has been suspended, and pickets
now walk along tbs opposite banks of the river
without moestatiOn or fear.
FORTRESS MONROE, Sept. 26 The flag of
truce beat arrived here this forenoon, bringing
q0wn l6O prisoners, among whom We're "a Off
GERS, mostly attached to Gen. Pope's army
among them Brig. Gen. Prince, Col. Chapman,
MAJ. Cook, etc.
BFnctpoRr, opposite Harrisburg, Sept. &c.
terrible collision took place on the Gambler
afc Valley Railroad this morning one mile
above harrisburg. One of the trains had a
humber OF Pennsylvania militia on board re-
h1npg home from Maryland
len or twelve solLiers were killed and about
~ wounded, including two Philadelp hians
Killed and ten wounded The severest case of
IosS was IN Co. |. of the Goth Pennsylvania MI
MA belonging TO Reading Among the killed
"a son # Robert Ilosmer OF this city. Many
u The Corn Exchange Guards were killed or
wounded. Capt. Marshals leg was broken
fNSt L1eui A. W. Thompson leg was also
broken
San Francisco, sept. %. The quantity of
goods going into the interior is very large Do
IeSlc liquors are Offering at decline sales of
pure spirits at 40 cents per gallon coal $40
ana ~ per ton coal oil, 70 cents per gallon !;
utter 70 cents per pound candles, Is | 2 cts.
Pef pound dried apples, IL cents per quart;
'OO-Sales OF full clip at % rs c.
PRESIDENT Lincoln's proclamation to emanci.
PATE The slaves is commented on favoraply by
%e press generally. The leading journals
"'"fuly endorse his policy.
ALEXANDRIA, Sept. 26. An engine started
p"m here yesterday and proceeded as far as
d D'Ntow' Shortly after arriving there, train
va. :" cars We're seen approaching from the other
fug, out which, on seeing their danger, started
,ack and disappeared. Eight rebel soldiers
we're found at Bristow, who had been stationed
G ru'ie 10 guard and assist in loading the debris
.9und among the ruins of the trains destroyed
~ una mat place. They were taken prisoners.
Hn'een freight cars were also found unlnjured
~ "!anassas, with about half a car load Of am
a, n4 which had been piled on the ground