Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29
For the Daily Sentinel.

CAnr NokroS, May 25th, 1861.
EDIToRs SESTINEL:=I notice in the Journal
of this morning, an article ola column in length,
devoted to a criticism of the review of the troops
by Gen. Mcclellan. on yesterday. know not
who this gentleman is, that considers himself so
well qualified for the position Of military critic.
but thing is certain, that he is deficient in all
correct ideas Of propriety, as his article demon
states him to be in good sense, and military
knowledge He probably would consider, that
the leading points in an obituary notice of the
death of his mother, should be strained effort
at wit and sarcasm. His article proceeds upon
the supposition that the review was an affair got
ten up by the commanding general OF this post
as pastime, and for the purpose of affording
himself AID the officers of his command, an Op-
portunity of displaying themselves, and illustrat-
ing to the bystanders the great proficiency of the
men in the various military eyolutions. 90 2
What are the facts? The Commanding
General of the Department of the Ohio, WIS.,
tied this post in his official capacity. 1t was as
much the duty of General Morris to turn out his
command for review, as it would be to perform
his duty on the field of battle. This duty was
performed and to the credit of Gen. Morris Bri-
gade il can be truthfully said, that the review
turned out to be much more complete success
than he expected or had any right to expect.
This was the opinion of Gen. Mcclellan, Gen.
REYNOLDS, Lieut. Col. Wood. Gov. Morton, Gov
Yates, Gov Dennison, and others, all agreeing
that the First Brigade of Indiana volunteers was
entitled to the palm. so far as the Department of
the Ohio is concerned.
To be sure there were very many defects patent
to the eve Of an experienced military man. But
when we consider that these troops have been
only thirty days in service, and that good share
of that time has been absorbed in the necessary
incidents of being mustered into service, prepar-
ing camp equipments, obtaining arms, uniforms,
&C. &C., and the further fact that the weather for
the most of that time was such as to utterly pre-
clude all possibility of drilling; | say when we
consider all these things, the review was a most
decided success, and exceeded the most sanguine
expectations Of those whose duty it was to con
duct it. And vet this able critic of the Journal.
the one who is allowed to occupy a full column
in that paper, in these stirring times, could see
nothing at all to applaud, but everything to ridi-
cule and condemn. The only possible effect the
article in question can have, is to discourage the
troops, and disgrace them in the estimation of the
people throughout the State and country. All
this remarkable man could see was the style of
General McClellan's cap and other things of like
Importance, plainly indicating in what broad and
majestic channels his mind is won't to run.
| In conclusion. would recommend to the pro
prietors of the Journal if they have any regard
for the ordinary prophecies of life the welfare
of their paper. to either discharge this able 81
trist and critic. else employ some one to teach
/ him the first rudiments Of common sense and pro
priety. An Eye WITNESS.