The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
A Ride with Gen. meclenan.

Special Correspondence Of the Philadelphia Enquirer.
WASHINGTON, Oct. ia few days
since, alter the advance had been made
upon Lewinsyille, General Mcclellan and
his staff, accompanied by Brigadier Gener
al Fitz John Porter and the Mcclellan
Dragons, left Shoots Hill and rode along
the outposts of our army in the direction of
Falls Church. 1t was our good fortune to
accompany the party on their trip, and an
opportunity was afforded us upon that oc.
casion OF closely scanning the conduct of
our young &c eral.
AS the General travelled along the road,
mounted on fine sorrel horse, Gen. Porter
took up his position on the right, while a
brother, DIR. John McC lellan, of your city,
rode upon his left. Then came the mem
bers of the staff, and after them McO4elt
lan's body guard, who followed close upon
the heels of the horses ridden by the prin>
ces, in order that they might be ready at a
seconds warning to hasten to the side of
their General should any harm befall him
AT times it was necessary for safety to avoid
the regular road and take to the woods,
through which the horses plunged, as
though anxious to escape from a locality
that might result in injury to the life Of
him whom their riders have sworn to de.
fend and protect. Af rh saI
Oft and again as the cavalcade emerged
from the woods and came to an open space
at the roadside, the troop was halted, and
the General advancing some yards ahead of
the main body, enjoyed himself for q few
moments in scannipg the country around
with field glass. which be carried sus-
nor hardly sound disturbed the Stiffness Of
the scene, save it might be the neighing of
some steed, who chafed at his bit and i'm.
patiently paved the ground with bis hoof.
In McClellan's countenance there was the
same 6xedness of expression as we have re-
peatedly spoken Of on other occasions. Not
regiment of cavalry on the hill top yonder
it would seem, could have moved a muscle
of bis face. Perfectly absorbed as he seems
to be, in contemplating the scene around
him, yet his mind did not appear to be in
the least degree abstracted, for be instantly
replied to question addressed to him by
General Porter. - u,
Presently, one of the orderies Of the
General requests that Captain Barker will
detail eight of bis cavalry, to escort the
General into little copse of woods to the
right of the road, and even before his mes.
sage is delivered, Mcclellan has already
dashed down little cowpath leading to the
point nsmed. Almost in the twinkling of
an eye the guard is after him, and after
Captain Barker had given the order to his.
men to dismount, until the Generals return
we had short conversation with that gen
tleman, under a fine tree to the left OF the
road. 10 ABB s1t i.z ses &
b" Do you notice, said we, " how the Doc.
tor referring to Gen. McClelan's relatively
watches bis brother 2" - ..se..S, +.
Watches him I" replied the Captain, his
face radiant with pride at the mention of
the name - how can be help but watch
him ? He loves him = and, in 9 lower voice
he added, " and who does not love him? /
was with the General throughout his tour
in Western Virginia, and have grown 80.
attached to him that / dread being out OF
bis presence. He has the heart of q wos
man SO far as affection for his soldiers is
concerned, and, during his campaign in
Western Virginia, no sick volunteer BY the
wayside can say that the General ever
passed him without seeing that his wants
were attended TO. Brave as lion, yet soft
and gentle as young girl he is everywhere
beloved by those who are thrown in his
company sseiaessi yarla We
81 We replied that We had heard the same
remark before, and that we were now COM
WINGED of its truth,
I You zee those men there" said the
Captain, directing our attention to the col
diers Of his command, who stood at the
side Of their horses, 10 the road below
T" well. there is not man Of then, whose