Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-27
LATEST NEWS.
The Conference of governors.
by TELEGRA PH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY.

The Conference of Governors.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2G.-Thc governors Of
the following named loyal states arrived here
this morning from Altoona, viz;
Massachusetts,, Rhode Island, Pennsylva-
mia, Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa,
Michigan, New Hampshire, Indiana
The last named was represented by Col
Rose. Between II and l o'clock, the gov
ernors of the states above named had an in
terview, of an official character, with presi-
dent Lincoln, and presented an address, ex-
pressing
First. Cordial and permanent and official
respect for the president
Second A determination under all circum-
stances to support and maintain the presidents
constitutional anthority-the governors there
in speaking for themselves and the people of
their respective states.
Third. Pledgng to the president their aid
in all measures calculated to bring the war to
an early termination, which should be prose-
cuted to ultimate victory, unless all the rebels
should return to their constitutional duty and
obedience.
Fourth. Congratulating the president on his
proclamation to emancipate slaves, believing
it will be productive of good as a means of
justice, humanity, and sound policy.
Fifth. Referring to the merits of the soldiers
who have fought our battles.
The governors were courteously and kind
ly received, and their suggestions listened to
with close attention by the president 1t is
ascertained from those who have the best CD.
portunites for knowing, that there was no
proposition made at the recent conference at
Altoona, nor even a suggestion ventured,
touching the removal of Gen. Mcclellan. nor
was any proposition or suggestion made as to
the promotion of Gen. Fremont to the head
,ffl q,,E i.
gentleman.
The address to the president as agreed to
was written by Gov. Andrew, at the sugges
ton of the other governors present. No
counter propositions or amended addresses
were submitted. Gov. Bradford of Mary
land, alone, did not sign the address, express
ing fear that the presidents proclamation to
emancipate the slaves might not prove as adj
vautageous as the conference hoped, and re-
garding to matter as too doubtful to Justify
him in taking sides in its support.
There was no dispute nor improper warmth
of debate whatever. The conversation was of
the most polite, kind, and conciliatory charac-
ter, and all present were animated by a cor
dial spirit of unity in support of the govern
ment, the president, and the prosecution of
the war; the principal aim of the conference
being to express to the president their senti-
the future in the past, and to make the re-
lations ofall loyal men and states more close,
intimate and firm. All excepting Gov Brad
ford of Maryland, were heartily convinced of
the wisdom of the proclamation to enamel
pate the slaves, and were DESTROYS of express
ing this conviction to the president.
In the conference various details relating
to the recruiting, organization, equipment,
and transportation of troops, were discussed.
The governors freely compared notes, and
agreed upon various points i'll this connection,
which they agreed to submit to the president
and secretary of war. They did not, howev-
er, as to these matters, put anything in writing,
because they did not wish it to appear dctato-
rial, and believed that friendly verbal com
munications in polite and respectful inter-
view would give them effect so far as they
might be regarded correct or beneficial. The
care and removal of the sick and wounded,
and the subject of furloughs to the soldiers,
&C., attracted great deal of attention, the
object being to produce reform, which all feel
to be needed to secure the happiness of fami-
lies whose protectors are away, the welfare of
the soldier, and the true efficiency of the
army, to carry out which reforms, should the
government adopt them, the states will cheer
fully cooperate.
1t was unanimously agreed that furloughs
SnOulu DC SO regulated us 10 prevent IuJuTG
abuses. 1t was also agreed to suggest an
army of reserve, after the quota already called
for shall be filled, of not less than one hun
bred thousand men, to be detailed and disci-
plined at home, and to be called out in case Of
sudden emergency at points where there may
be need of their services, and to be mustered
into service for twelve months, unless sooner
discharged.
The interview between the president and
the governors this afternoon continued three
hours. They all represent it to have been of
pleasant and gratifying character. While
plainly intimating their confidence in the pres
ident's integrity and ability, and assuring him
of their determination to support him in the
discharge of his duties, their recommends
tons partook of the nature of friendly sug
gestions Some of the subjects, he said, had
already received executive consideration, but
as others had now for the first time been pre-
scented, he requested that they be reduced to
writing, in order that they might meet with
the attention which their Importance demands.
The governors, having transacted their bust
ness with the president, some of them left the
city this afternoon for their respective homes