The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-31
From Washington.

w ASHiNGI0N, Oct. 20, 1901.
Gen. Mcclellan has issued the fol-
lowing order, dated ,-.y
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Po-
ToMAC, WASHINGTON, October2s, 1861.
The Major General commanding the
army of the Potomac desires to offer
his thanks, and to express his admira,
ton of their conduct, TO the officers and
men of the detachments of the 18th and
26th Massachusetts, list California and
Tammany regiments, the LIST u. s. ar
tillery, and Rhode Island battery, en-
gagged in the affair of Monday last
near Harrison Island. The gallantry
ard discipline there displayed deserved
more fortunate result but situated
as these troops were, cut off alike from
retreat and reinforcements, and at,
tackled by an overwhelming force-five
thousand against one thousand seven
hundred-it was not possible that the
issue could have been successful. I'm
der happier auspices such devotion will
insure victory. .r...,. ...y
The General commanding feels in
creased confidence in Gen. Stones d.
vision. anG, is sure that when they next
meet the enemy, they will fully retrieve
this check, for which they are not ac-
cOuntable. A z1efs
Gen. Scott will retire from active
military duties in consequence of phys
ical infirmity, within ten days, under
the law of the last Congress, which al
lows him to do so, and which also con-
times his full pay, allowance and SUBJ
sisteBce. Fr.l.ITz EHsE
The order superseding Gen. Fremont
by Gen. Hunter went West on Satur--
day, accompanied by instructions to the
latter. Gen. Prentiss, at st. Louis, is
to deliver it unless Fremont is in the.
actual presence of an enemy.
Senators Wade, TrumbuIl, Dixon
and Chandler, are here urging that .
battle be fought and the rebels whip
ped as near Bull Run as possible, and
before the time for going into winter
quarters. ~ 1a61sT s1zEs
Advices from all parts Of Europe are
thoroughly encouraging. A letter has
been received from Garibaldi, saying
that we shall put down the rebellion,
and therefore he need not come over to
help us, butif We do not do SO easily,
he will come. sz-i5 ,1942es.
Correspondence of the N. Y. World.
100 = WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.
In order that the blame of the late
disaster should not rest on innocent
parties, it may be we'll to state some of
the facts of the case. General Banks
and General Stone each hold indcpen-
dent positions, and report to General
Mcclellan. The former is in no way
responsible for General Stones move.
ments. The latter was undoubtedly
ordered to cross the river on Monday
morning, as there was every indication
the enemy did not intend to remain at
Leesburg. They had removed every
thing to the rear of Fairfax, and the
theory was they would retire as they
had done from Munson's Hill and VII
emma. The affair at Bolivar-this Isl
now the theory-maddened them, and
they determined to. have revenge.
Hence the attack at. Edwards Ferry,
Gen. Baker could not be blamed for
his part in the matter. He simply
obeved orders, and when he found him.
self with an inferior force in front of an
enemy, and no means of retreat, to at
tack was the wisest thing he could do.
1t is evident, therefore, that neither
Gen. Mcclellan, Banks nor Baker was
to blame. The difficulty was IN not
knowing the enemy's intentions, and in
not providing for a contingency which
it was supposed could not occur. Gen.
Stone is not in favor with the nswspa.
per people here, and their statements
with regard to him should be received
with canton. He several times mt
correspondents found in bis tent under
arrest, and has repeatedly snubbed
them. 1t is their turn now. ~ smas
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