Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-18

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Col. Foraey writse from Washington
to th4 Philadelphis rsss nndss date Of
Oct, 1lth:
While the politicians are surrounding
Gen. Mcclellan, and demanding that be
shall advance upon Manassas, be main
sains his equanamity and kesps hie -
crets. At last be 10 left the unemoar'
raced master Of HE own movement.
This he'd become ssosssasy is cosss.
quence Of bis ipdiviuual energy and &C.
.ivity. He leaves nothing TO others,
although greatly abe ,rbed in pesusing
reports, examining mapA and directing
details, IL more 10 the saddle than any
Of his staG. Consulting with the Pfssi.
dent aud Cabinet daily, and listening to
the advice Of the L. 0epessl, whose I'd.
vsnoed years renders confinement to bis
oh amber unav oidabIe, the duties OF the
Geld, and the whole scope Of the cam.
psign, demand that he shall be left to
take his own course. He will not be
hurried nor driven, nor dictated to. The
responsibility devolving upon him is
stupendous. The army subject to bis
command is one Of the largest ever cal
led together BY any nation, and, although
composed of splendid material, and COM
pletely armed and equipped, it is not IS
thoroughly disciplined - the troops that
served under leaders in military and
monarchicsl Governments. To see that
these precious lives are not wasted by
precipitate end hssty action is his con.
slant care. The confidence reposed in
him by the soldiers has become 20 great
that where he leads they will oil follow.
They feel that bis interest in them is in
creasing, and they know that his sleep
less nigtHs and untirlng days are equally
given 70 their comfort and safety and to
the honor and glory OF the country. If
| dared to expose to you the intricacies
of his position and the amazing regular
ty and order that he has infused into
the army, you would be struck no less
by bis caution than by his foresight.
The cavalry, when We reflect bat it is
mainly made up Of men and homes here
tofore unaccustomed to battle and the
privations of the field, has never been
surpassed. This tribute is paid alike
By Prince de Joinville, Who proves to be
an experienced soldier, and by the ablsst
and oldest OF our veteran officers. The
commission to examine the qualifications
Of the commanders of regiments and
companies has worked magical change
10 the service, while the attention be.
slowed upon the health of the: troops
and upon ell departments of the com.
Notwithstanding that Of the Quar-
termaster Generals rapidly making
the infantry as hardy and reliable Al
regulars. Above oil, Gen. McClellsn'l
reticence is his highest quality. He il
no babbler. What be decides upon h
executes promptly and quietly, issuing
his orders without parade, and general
" surprising his staff by unexpected sug
gestions, the result Of his own deep
profound and patient reflections. Tn,
enemy, conscious of all these things-
even with the encouraging thought tina
they have driven Mcdowell backs il
no haste for an engagement, and sees tn
column of the American army slowly ad
vanciog, with something like conscious
ness that will never ebb; but will 60 di
rcctly on, sweeping every impedimen
before it. As our long line turns it
face towards Manassas, intrenchment
are thrown up, so that, even if retrea
we're possible. pursuit would be vain
Gen. Mcclellan has been sufficiently
battered, and these words Of mine ar
not words Of flsttery. l speak Of hiu
not to place an exaggerated estimate
upon his qualities, but to give him tn,
advantage Of facts before the public, 81
that he may stand justified even to thos,
who clamor for immediate action.