The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-09-26
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STORY ABOUT GEN. MCCLELLAN.


The Washington correspondent of
Philadelphia paper tells the following sto-
ry of Gen. Mcclellan. If it is true-and
we have no doubt that it is-Gen MIC.
has struck blow in the right direction.
Were all officers little more considerate
for the welfare of their men, we are sure
it would do no harm to either party
VGue Le M'Clellanl and distraction to dis
honest quartermasters
General Mcclellan is In the habit of ri
ding around occasionally in citizens dress,
accompanied by a few of his staff A few
days ago he was walking through one of
the encampments across the Potomac, and
passing the rear of the tents, he saw
bucket Of coffee standing near a fire. He
asked what it was, and one of the soldiers
said "coffee." at looks more like slops,"
he replied. "Oh," said the soldier, at is
not fit to drink, but we have to put up
with it; and our other food is not bit
better" "Well, whose fault is it? he
asked. "Oh, our quartermaster is drunk
most of the time, and when he is not he
is studying how to cheat u.s." Mcclellan
passed on, and seeing more evidence of
the dirty and slovenly manner in which
the quartermaster conducted his opera
tions in his tent, he accosted him with the
remark that the men were complaining of
bad treatment from him. The quarter
master flew into passion, and swore that
it was none of his business, and that he
had better not come sneaking around try
ing to make mischief. Mcclellan answer
ed him, telling him he had better be
cautious how he talked The quartermaster
| replied, 'FWho are you, that you assume
so much apparent authority ?" "I am
George B. Mcclellan, and you can pack
up your traps and leave !" The quarter
master was struck dumb, and Mcclellan
turned and left him. That evening tho
| quartermaster left camp to the tune of
the ''Rogue's March," played by some of
| the boys who had got wind of the partic-
ulars of the affair They now have
auartermaster who does not get drunk nor
cheat, and that regiment would risk their
| lives at the lannon's mouth for the man
who cares how the soldiers are provided
for.
~ COULDN'T WAIT FOR THE GOLD.
| An amusing scene occurred in the camp
of one Of the Pennsylvania regiments near
Washington, the other day, which shows
conclusively that our soldiers act on the
principle of "patriotism before plunder:"
Our troops were engaged In brisk
skirmish with the rebels at Lewinsville,
just above the Chain Bridge Nearly
opposite, on the other side of the river,
! Gen. MCall's division was in camp, and
the paymaster was counting out the gold
due the troops for their services Word
was received of what was going on across
the river. The men Immediately sprang
| to their arms, anticipating an order to
march. The regiment among whom the
money was being distributed turned their
backs upon the paymaster and kis treas
ure, as if it were matter of no account.
One man was signing receipt for his
yellow heap then lying on the table ho
dropped his pen, and rushed for the camp,
leaving pen, paper and gold to take care
of themselves. Another hastily shouted,
"Hold on to mine till tomorrow" and
darted from the tent. The paymaster was
soon left alone with the gold, with plen-
ty of time to contemplate the glorious un-
certainties of war, and the curious incl
dents arising therefrom.
sENTINEL's REMoNsTRANcE.
One of the boys at Camp Noble, In4i-
ana, was put on guard last week, and re-
ported to his captain in the morning that
che was abused by fellow because he
would not allow him TO pass
"Well," said the captain, "what did you
do?"
"Do? why / demonstrated With him."
"Aud to what effect ?''
'Woll, don't know to what effect, but
the barrel of my gun is bens"