The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-03

But 90 thoroughly had General Mcclellan demonstrated
that ne was scientific soldier that tho l4th day Of
May hc was rendered commission In the United States
Army as Major General he was assigned the Depart
mont OF Ohio, with wide district, Including Western
Virginia His work since tho 9th Of May, when with
portion OF his command ho entered Virginia. Ia too well
known TO need more than passing reference HIS sue
cess has been rapid and complete he the noble words
that no has uttered in his procamatons have adm
raply calculated TO appeal to that mysterious power
which, IN tho long run, must DO tho arbter in this
country--public opinion.
Such is the record which an onlcor-yet but thirty
hvehas made OF service to his country II shows in
domitabie energy, untirng industry, and rare fer
tility OF resource. But something else ia required
IN order TO mako such a commander the hour do
mands-thc rare power to command men, and this Gene
raj Mcclellan has, because he is himself whole soued
man, and has the power OF intellect His private o Is as
beautiful as hts public has been both brilliant and
solid and though no moves quietly and with no preten
sion In the ordinary business circle yet in tho battle
Acid, when oil his energies roused he shows that
genius for war that prompted tho unroservod tributes q
admiration that are seen in official reports.
General McCacans work IN Virginia has commanded a
like admiration from the country. Ho has held at va
rious points thirty thousand troops undcr him. ho
has had them at the right time in the right place
General Scott marched from puebla with less than eleven
thousand rank and file. There but sightyHvo hun
dred in the battle Of Conrcras but thirty hundred
at Mono del Rey, and but six thousand In the entrance
into Mexico So that General Mcclellan had under him,
In his late command 600, three times the number OF
troops that General Scott had at Contrcras The work
done IN Western Virginia spendidly is at least,
good tho country have that General
Mcclellan is fully capable TO lead on trumphantly the
noble army of the Potomac, to command the entire
army Of the United States, now numbering half
million OF men. ,.
NOn-Arrivnl OF General Scott.
HE TARRiEs AT ELIzADETH-ARRIvAL OF TIE GENE
RAILS RETlNuE AT TIKI AsToR HOUSE.
Il was confidently expected that General Scot, would
arrive in this city yesterday afternoon accompanied by
number Of distinguished personagcs civil and military
and the proprcors Of the Aston House having received
Geographic despatch to that effect, preparations
made for the reception Of the distinguished military
chieftain and his suite Not only arrangements in
progress by the propricors Of the Astor Gene
raj Scott but the propriety Of giving tho pub
lie reception was freely discussed Notwithstanding the
expressed desire OF General Scott to avoid public de-
monstration.
1t was arranged that special meeting Of the Union
Defence Committee should DO called last evening 10
make tho necessary preparations receive General
in the event of his arrival and also that should he
arrive on Saturday General Sanford expected TO
issue order for tho parade Of the Seventh regiment
squadron Of cavalry form escort for the hero Of
many battles, whose will be identified with the re
public as long as time shall last The expectations of
hundreds and thousands OF citizens disappointed
by tho reception Of Geographic despatch the Astor
House, in the afternoon the effect that General Scott
stopped at tho residence Of his in Elizabeth N. j.,
and consequently would not arrive in New York that
evening. The retnne OF the General however contin
ucd on their way, and arrived at the Aston House
evening Their names foIlows:-Eon Simon Ca
moron. Secretary of War; j. d. Cameron, the Misses Ca
meron, Hon. S. Chase Secretary Of the Treasury Adj
jutant General Thomas, United States Army Miss Tho
mas, General Van vliet United States Army; Major
General Butler United States Army; Major b. Cameron
United States Army; Governor Sprague, United States
Army; Major $. Sanford. United States Army Senator
Harris, New York. It il not known how long stay
General Scott will make at Elizabeth but highly pro-
bsbs that 1t will be brief and that hc will DO in New
York during tho week