Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-16
BURLISGT0H, n. j., Sept. II, Il
Preparation for Another Raeo.


Toe Washington correspondent of the N. Y. Herald
supplies the following, under date Of the 10th.
VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT, MEMBERS CT THE CAB.
met AND MILITARY CHIEFS TO THE ENOAMP-
MENTS-SPEECH OF GENERAL MCCLELLAN TO
HIS SOLDIEgS-ENTaUSlASM OF THE ARMY.
After the demonstration at Gen. NcCalls division, the
President, Secretary Cameron, Governor Curtin and
suite crossed the Chain Bridge to the Virginia side Of
the Potomic at two o'clock, p. N. They were received
mar the Union Notifications by General Mcclellan AID
Brig Gen. Smith, with their respective stahs aud bonor
ed by grand salvo Of artillery from Capt Grins U. s.
Battery. The workmen on the fortihcatons, when the
that the President approach
ing, turned out en- in working costume and
greeted the Chief Magistrate and his guests with nine
hearty cheers. The President bowed respectful &C.
acknowledgement TO the compliment.
The distinguished party then proceeded short dis
lance to new aud immense fort cution. As the party
proceeded the road lined with troops who greeted
them with loud and enthusiastic cheers As soon as the
party had reached the snesns Of the work, the Pres
dent rose in his carriage, AID asked II there we're any
Penns vauians present The response was loud YES
yes" He then said 81 beg toDtroduce to you your
Chief Magistrate, Governor Curtin" Governor Curtin
res, in the carriage, and made arespectfu bow. The
President then said taking Mrs Governor Curtin by the
arm ALLOW me introduce TO you Mrs Governor Cur
tin" Ms Curtin ACKNOWLEDGED the compliment. Aud
here said the President pointing to Secretary Cameron
You have Mr. Secretary Cameron, your old friend; and
there facing General McClean) you have the creates.
man Of all" The iptroductons were received with en-
husastic cheers that made the cir reverberate for sev
rel minutes.
For some minutes OF this place the troops allowed
10 CRAFTY their desire 10 shake hands with Gen. McCle
Ian and the General desiring to become acquainted with
his men, and to have them know him, eratihsd them,
and the liveles Of enacted The President
Cabinet Governors and the ladies, we're lost sight
Of General Mcclellan never took ofcerby the baud
at the expense Of private. He talked little, bowed TO
each man, and looked him straight in the eyes Each
bad something cheering TO say to the General One
msn said, General, we anxious to wipe out Bull
Run; hope you will allow to do II soon" "Very soon,
# the enemy does not rum" was the prompt response.
At last Captain Baker Of the Chicago cavalry corps
composing the escort appealed to the troops not TO
crowd the General too hard shake bis hand too MUCH
as before be slept he had long way to travel aud nuoa
writing to do with the hand they were shaking. DE
promised IL they would fall back that the General would
say few words to them. They instantly complied, when
the General, removing his hat, spoke as follows:
sprrcH oy ors. x'cLKLLAS.
SoLpIrRs-We have had our last retreat We have
seen our last defeat You stand by me- and will stand
by you, and henceforth victory will crown our efforts
THE coLoRs OF THE 10th RESTORED TO TIE RIoNErr-
sPIIcH OF SECRETARY CAMERON
The party then proceeded still further on to the camp
Of the New York ~ Regiment. They were received
the verge Of the camp by Col Stevens and conducted
TO the Parade Ground where the regiment was drawn
I'D in review order As the party reached the RICH. OF
the line the band struck up the air Of Hail to the
Caief," As soon the musc had ceased, Gen. hcCle.
Ian advanced TO the front Of the line and 10 formal
restored the regimenta colors recently taken
fro the regiment the time expressing hope
that they would again be taken away except in an
honorable manner.
Secretary Cameron then IN bis carriage and said
sPrIcH OF SECRETARY CAMERON
soLDrrRs-I look upon you with no ordinary feelings
look upon you as the compatriots Of dear brother
who los his life at your head lille battling for his coun
try look upon YOU not only as my friends but ss
body Of men worthy Of my especial regard and esteem
Whether Secretary Of War, ora private ci'izen you s
will fad shelter under my roof The ioss Oh GEAR
brother Is thought next to my heart nut neeo no'
recount that now when hundred officers, com
mssoned officers and prvates Of our noble army shared
the same fate need only commend you, from the bot
tom Of my heart to your neS sader-denerai ncC,eAp
He Is Young soldier, skillful aud CAREFUL and VIII pre-
ssa you to no danger that military scsnse can avert
The troops cheered vocerouy first for the President
and Secretary Of War; and then for Generals scot Nc
Clellan and for Colonel Stevens.
The party then proceeded over difficult road Tor sew
eral miles until they reached the Union pckets a. baus
Cross Roads, and sithn range Of the enemys gun
They halted few moments, conversed WIN me
and took the route to Fort Corooran. Gen. hcVienan,
with bis staff rode alongside the Presidents carnage
.nd eI planned the ject and design OF several iornca
tons 81, ros The President reviewed the Thirythrd
PENNSYLVANIA Volunteers Gel Black and finally proceed
ed to the United States ferry and crossed over 70
town. and from thence to the Presidenusi
was reached about dusk.
The Mcclellan Dragons, OF Chicago, Capt barker-
General McClelsns body guard-did escort duty TO the
nsrty tbrourbout tha.dsy Their fine, solderJ depor
msnt was the subject OF much commentator
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