Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-08-08
GEN. GEO. D. Mcor.H1,r.AN.

a correspondent OF the Boston journal gives
the following particulars relative TO this distin-
guished officer:
Gen. Geo. B. Mcclellan, towards whom the
eyes of the country are at this uncture attract
ed with so much interest, is, as your readers
are aware, the son of Dr. Mcclellan, an emf
nent Surgeon; late of Philadelphia, some years
since deceased. He graduated at West Point
in 1916, at 10 years of age, standing the second
in class of conspicuous ability, consisting of
fifty-nine members
He was promoted Brevet Second Lieutenant
Corps of Engineers, July /, 1916, Second Lieu
tenant, April "a, 1857 Brevet First Lieuten-
ant, August 20, l8f7, "for gallant and merito-
rious conduct in the battles of Contreras and
Cherubusco; "Brevet Captain, September s,
1S47, "for gallant and meritorious conduct in
tie battle of Moline del Rcy," which honor he
modestly declined and was again, the 18th Of
the same month, honored with the same pro-
motion "for gallant and mertorious conduct in
the battle of Chepultepcc." In 1913 he was
commandant OF sappers, miners and ponton-
iers. In 1850, when the two regiments Of cav
airy were added to the regular army, he was
transferred from the engineers and made full
Captain in the First Cavalry which position he
held till January is, 1857, when be resigned his
place in the army to resume the responsible du-
ties of Vice President of the Illinois Central
Railroad Corporation. These duties he contin-
ued to discharge with conspicuous success till
he was induced to accept the Presidency of the
Ohio and Mississippi Road, which position he
was filling when called by the Governor of Ohio
into the field at the head of the Ohio Volun-
teers.
The splendid manner in which he bore him
self in Western Virginia, how he was promptly
al Il, l.. ~ y
the regular army, and how he has now been
called to the command Of the mighty column
which is here concentrating on the Potomac, is
well known TO all your readers. His character
and career are such as have with good reason
inspired the heads of the Government with the
utmost confidence in his capacity to meet he
demands of the crisis, and every soldier is ready
with the highest enthusiasm to follow him upon
the field. His presence here has already
breathed Il new life into the army lie went
Immediately to work to put our forces into q
healthy condition.
1t is a matter well known to all who are nc
quainted with things in THE city for the past
two months that there has been most deplpr-
able want OF discipline among our forces. The
officers of the regiments encamped about this
city, instead of staying in camp with their COM
mands, have been filling the streets and hotels
eaSy and late; and their, men, left to item
selves, have followed suit. One Of the fast
acts of Gen. Mcclellan has been to shut Gown
on that in most effectual manner. He has
ordered sufficient detachment OF regulars, I'M
der provost marshal, to patrol the city and
arrest every man, officer or private, who is
found beyond his camp without It pass specific
ally stating the reasons for which it was grant
ed and sigred BY a Byigadier General. And
let me say to YOU that this order has been wei
coined with the highest satisfaction by every
good officer and soldier under Cen NcCle,lan's
command.
A special Washington correspondent of the
Tribune writes thus of Gen. Mcclellan
"The only portion of the forces who have
achieved the late victories under Gen. McClel-
Ian, that came to this city with him, is a CON-
pany Of thoroughly drilled rihemen. mostly
from Chicago, ILL.,, called the sturges rifles who
act as the body guard of the General They
are under command of Capt. Steele, of Chicago
and number SO men, all of whom have been
through the entire victorious campaign in
Western Virginia. have been tried in the fire
and have never hinched.
"Gen. Mcclellan is regarded by these men as
inyincible-they say he never made mistake
and verify believe these SO men would cheer
fully march forth tonight, alone, to attack the
entire rebel army at Manassas if Gen. McClel
Ian should give the order and lead the attack
Col. Lander, the aid Of the Commanding Gen
eral, now here, is also highly esteemed by tho
men who say he is the most fearless of mortals
thorough soldier and an admirable leader.
Gen. Mcclellan is one of the least preten
tous of men-he generally wears the simple
blouse of the fihemen, with not even the Starred
shoulder straps to denote his rank-a man who
never wastes time-who is indefatigible in hi,
pursuit AMI attack of the enemy and equal,
as untiring in his efforts to secure the utmost
comfort of his men, compatible with the circum
stances of soldiers life. When his line is OF
the march, he is ever among the men, with
| kind and cheering word for every company;
| pleasant look, or kind salute, or hearty grasp o
the hand for every officer or private with whom
he is brought on speaking terms by business
and in n fight he always at the front of the col
umn, in the thickest of the danger, encourag
| ing his soldiers by cheering words and fearles
deeds. He takes soldiers fare with the rest
asking no better food, and no more luxuriou
! bed than the newest recruited private under hi
command. If he sees a man without prope
shoes or clothing, he has that man with hi
captain sent to his own quarters, where tn
man is served with the garments he needs, ant
the captain receives a reprimand that leads hin
to look more closely after the comfort of hi
| men in future.
"That such a man should be the idol of hi
soldiers is not surprising. The measure Of thei
alteration for him words fail to express, thoug
the following slightly profane but uncomnonl
emphatic statement Of one of his men will per
haps approximate it; ave would every one o
us, fight for old Mac till hell froze over. an,
then die on the ice" which frigd sentiment wa
| sentiment was cordially endorsed by all wit