Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-11-08


years have given to the world the most shining
instance Of loyalty in disregarding all ties of
birth, and clinging still to the cause of truth
and honor. Such has been the career and
character Of Winfield Scott, whom it has been
the delight Of the nation to honor, both as a
man and soldier.
While we regret his loss, there is one thing
we cannot regret-the bright example he has
left for our emulation. Let MS all hope and
pray that his declining years may be passed
in peace and happiness, and that they may be
cheerod by the success of the country and the
cause he has fought for and loved so we'll
Beyond all that, let us do nothing that can
cause him to blush for us. Let no defeat Of
the army he has so long commanded, embit-
ter his last years, but let our virtues illumin-
ate the close Of life so grand.
GEo b. McCLELLAN,
Mai. Gen. Commanding U. S. Army.
WASHINGTON, Nov. q
There seems no doubt that nearly a week
ago a special messenger left Washington with
a letter to Gen. Fremont ordering him 10
transfer his command to Gen Hunter until
his successor is specially indicated.
NEw York, Nov. q
Gen. Mcclellan has issued an order ex-
honorating Gen. Stone from the responsibility
of the disaster at Balls Bluff, and stating
that the blame belongs TO subordinate Off
Ger.
NEW YoRK, Nov. A.
The Heralds Washington dipatch says the
parting scene between Gen Scott and Gen.
Mcclellan was most impressive and affect
ing affair Gen. Mcclellan and staff proceed
ed to the depot in the storm and darkness
of the night 20 bid rewoll TO the veteran sol-
der who has just withdrawn from active SER
vice , and as Gen Scott pressed the hand
Of his young successor, he besought him not TO
be influenced by the advice of any parties who
might counsel him to act contrary TO his own
judgment if be would succeed in yindicaiiug
the honor Of his country which he was CALL
ed upon to serve in so high and responsible
capacity. Gen. McClelans reply was. 81
thank you, General, and will not forget your
counsel. May you be restored to health and
live to see your prophesy fulfilled God be
with you. Farewell 2"
WAsHrNoroN, Nov. T.
Tho general hospital on Judiciary square.
took fire at / o'clock this morning, and the
combustible portion of the right wing and
roof was destroyed. The sick and wounded
soldiers, about so in number were removed.
81 WAsHINGroN, Nov ..
j Gen. Mcclellan will continue in actual COM
mand OF the army OF the Potomac.
d The Pension Bureau has issued notice
: That no applications for bounty land for SER
vice IN the present war viii be considered
p there being no law providing for such bounty
ior military service rendered since March,
e 1898.
= committee OF the city Councils Of Phil
auelPhia waited on MAYOR Gen Mcclellan at
hls residence tins evening, and presented him
with magnificent sword.
Inc following is the speech OF MAJOR Gen.
d Mcclellan IN reply to the committee
ask YOU SIR to give my warmest and
deepest thanks To the honorable body you
. represent, Tor inns entirely unmerited compi-
o ment. could thank you better If thought
, deserved 1t hut do not feel that do. No
{ thing that have yet accomplished would
p warrant tins high compliment i is for the
e future TO determine whether ] shall realize
Y the expectations and hopes that have been
d conferred IN me trust and feel that the day
r IL not iar distant when shall return 70 the
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spend tue balance OF my ME among the peo-
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