New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-14
FORNEY ON MCCLELLAN.
Correspondence Q, The PniladelP his Pres. -.

Correspondence o. Inc Inllautlihh
WhsHiEGTos, Friday, Oct n 1861.
While the politicians are surrounding Gen. hcolei-
Ian and demanding that he shall advance upon Man
assas, he maintains his eqainimity and keeps bis
secrets At last he lie left the unembarrassed master
of his own movements. This had become necessary
in of his individual energy and activity.
He leaves nothing TO others, and, although greatly
absorbed in perusing reports, examining mhps, and
directing details, is more in the saddle than any OF
his staff. Consulting with the President and the
Cabinet daily, and listening TO the advice OF the
Lieutenant G eneral, whose advanced years render
confinement TO hrs chamber unavoidable the duties
OF the field and the whole scope of the campaign,
demand that he shall be left 10 take his own course
He will not be hurried, driven nor dictated to-
The responsibility devolyiDg upon him is stupendous.
The army subject to his command ID one OF the largest
ever called together by any nation, and, although
composed of splendid material and completely armed
and equipped, it is not thoroughly disciplined as
the troops that serve under leaders IN military and
monsrchical Governments. To see that these pre-
cious lives are not wasted by precpiate and hasty
action is his constant care. The confidence reposed
in him by the soldiers bias become sogeat that where
he leads they will follow. They feel that his interest
in them is uncessing and they know that b,s sleep
less nights and untiring days are equally given TO
their comfort and safety and to the honor and glory
of the country. If dared to expose TO you The in
tricaces of his position and the amazing regularity
and order that he has infused into the army you would
be struck no less by be caution than by his foresight
made up Of men and horses heretofore unsc
customed 10 battle and the privsiions Of the
field has never been surpassed. This tribute 10 paid
alike by Prince de Joinville, who proves 70 be an
experienced soldier and by The ablest and Oldest Of
our yetern officers. The commission 10 examine the
qualifications Of the commanders Of regiments and
companies has worked magical change 10 the
vice. while the attention bestowed upon the health
Of the troops and upon all departments Of the CON-
Misunderstanding that Of the QuarteTmaster
G.neral-is rapidly making the infantry as hardy
and az reliable ~ regulars. Above all, General Me
Clelan's reticenee is his highest quality. He il 10
babbler What be decides upon he executes prompt
iy and quietly, issuing his orders without parade
and generally surprising his SAT- by unexpected
suggestions, the result Of his own deep, pro-
found, and patient reflections. The enemy
conscious Of ali these tbingt-even with the
encouraging thought that they have driven
Mcdowell backs in no haste for an engagement,
and ,ees the column Of the American army slowly
advancing, with something like consciousness that
IL 10 wave that never will ebb, but will 10 direct
on, sweeping every impeachment before il. As our
long line turns it's face toward Manassas, intrepeh
ments are thrown up, 30 that, even if reires, were
possible, pursuit would be vain. Gen. Mcclellan
has been sufficiently fattered, and these words Of
mine are not words Of Hsitery. speak Of him not
TO place exaggerated estimate upon his qualities,
but 10 give him the advantage Of facts before the
public 10 that he may stand justified even to those
| who elamor for immediate action.