Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-21
GEO. b. MCCLELLAN,
Maj Gen. Com Dig.

GEN McCLELLAN.-The Washington cor
respondent of the New York Hcraid says of
the effect OF Cen McClelan's address in
Washington:
The PRONUNCIATION Of the address Of Gen. Mcclellan
to the Army of the Potomac has occasoned intense de-
light here 1t has aroused the enthusiasm, not only
" the ralk and he the army, but among the masses
Of the people. These demonstrations have greatly cha
gfned ana terrified the huatica faction that have been
barking az the heels " the Commanding General Tne
indignation against these mischief makers in this
muulty is daily increasing The Northern traitors and
their adcrs and abettors shrink from the further prose-
cuton OF their schemes. The folly of their attempts
detfact from the merit the high position Of Gen. Nc
Cleiau is apparent 20 all men of sense know that
it is in the power of the General any 20 rele
all their fasehoods be the simple publication Of the mill
ilary orders and instructions issued 6y him from the
time be assumed the duties of General Commanding
The correspondent Of the New York Times
says
- Gen. McCellan's proclamation to his army Is the
theme Of universal u'ersatou and enthusiastic praise
His popularity with the army Is unhounded and his
friends increase by thousands among the people who adj
mire his patience under persecution and his sngehcar
ed devotion TO the Union.
ga remarkable reaction in favor Of Gen Mcclellan is
observable in every quarter growing partly out of pabc
disgust for the ribald abuse Of the !fes correspond
ence, and partl, Of the fact thai President i5eln
has put hi. foot down on the inrgues 20 deprive the
army Of its chosen thieftain.
AS a sample of the malevolence with which
Gen. Mcclellan is being assailed, the New
York Tribune of Monday published the fol-
lowing dispatch from Washington
The resolution offered in the Senate Executive Ses-
sion Friday requesting the President to Gen
Mcclellan from his command, aud withdrawn b., the
mover after debate ,0hioh sAotged u,anpus purpose
70 pass Il, will probably be renewed on Monday ues
In reply to this candrd. the correspondent
of the New York Times says:
The war politicians Of the Tribune school made a
reconnaissance in force to-day upon the Presid and
Gen. Mcclellan, with the view to dsplace the latter 1t
was regular Bull Run affair rivaling in disaster the
=" onward to Richmond movement Of the same parties
last July.
The correspondent, of the New York World
says
1T was rumored in the city last night and to-day that
effort would be made IA Congress, during 90 day
session. offer a resolution calling upon the President
to d pose Gen Mcclellan from tie command of the ar
my Of the Potomac Mr. Covode named the
member in the House who would present the resolution,
and much interest manifested TO If il would re-
ally be received. The purpose however, 1t is under
stood has been abandoned II being but too evident
tina, it could command only very few votes"
The correspondent Of the New York Herald
says:
4 Notwithstanding the statements put forth by those
who color all facts TO correspond with the howlings oi
pose the administration and destroy Gen Mcclellan,
the fact is rendered indspuabe by number Of
boang witnesses that the rebel force in the vicinity
Centreyile and Manassas up to the commencement OF
the general less than 80 900 aud that the
evacuation was suddenly begun, upon the very same
night that Intelligence received that Gen Mcclellan
At Charestown with Gen Banks, and advancing to-
wards Winchester. This Information demonstrates that
the movement upon Winchester ordered by Gen. Me
Cellan effected all the purposes Of a bloody battle in
front Of Cenreye, without the loss Of single federal
soldier
The city has been rife to-day with the aoat
by the Tribune, that the bloodhrsy politicians in Con-
gress make to-day their grand onslaught upon
Gen Mcclellan, and to pass resolutions, to be offered
by Mr.. Covnde calling the President to make a
change in the command of the federal army OF the PO
tomac. Such unqueslonably the wish Of this fac.
ton but attempt made TO carry the scheme into
execution. The firm stand Of the President manifested
in interview with the chief managers Of this conspra-
cy and temper OF public opinion exhibited towards
Of them who last night yaporng about the bar
Wizards Hotel have taught them that discre-
ton would be the better part Of valor and their resou-
tons would be Indignantly rejected by overwhelming
majority in Congress, and condemned by a still greater
majority Of the people. The conspirators have gone
growing 70 their aiis to grieye their disappont
ment, and coneoct schemes afford aid and comfort
TO the rebels by obstrueting the speedy completion Of
the war"