Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-11-22

HHCcNondte .HddresS 10 ms Troops Grand
OUation TO their late Commander
"Stand by Burnside as you haze stood
by me, aid all ptN be weH."
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAc }
WARRENToN, Nov. 10, 1862.
Modern history has not furnished
more thrilling and effectug scene than
that of McClellan's address to his army,
which we have witnessed here to-day
The circumstances under which he leaves
his gallant soldiers, and their love for him
have served to render the occasion one of
surprising interest. More than hun.
dred thousand soldiers are in great grief
to night. Their accomplished, patriotic
and beloved General under whom they
have fought SO many successful battles,
has been superseded in command of the
army of the Potomac. Shall they no
longer be allowd to fight under the guild
ance Of their ever victorious leader? The
order of the President deprives them of the
privilege, and, with Mcclellan himself,
they acknowledge the Chief Magistrates
supreme authority.
THE NEWS OF M'CLELLAN's REMOVAL AT
HEADQUARTERS.
1t was nearly midnight on Friday, the
9TH inst, when General Buckingham ham
ded the order of the President to General
Mcclellan relieving him from command
of the Army of the Potomac, and direct
ing him to report at Trenton, New Jersey.
1t was entirely unexpected by verybody
here.
Had he remained in command, General
Mcclellan would, undoubtably, have soon
have won glorious victory over the rebel
army. Our troops were never in better
condition than they are now, never more
devoted to Mcclellan, and never more
anxious to fight under his leadership, and
determined to crush the rebellion with one
grand decisive blow. Il felt SO confident,
he said, in a touching tone, that we would
have been Victorious And we all deeply
sympathizcd with the General in this ex-
preston of regret.
The Presidents order appointed Major
General Burnside to Mcclellan late com.
mand Mcclellan had an immedinte in
tervicw with Burnside, when the sorrow-
ful intelligence was disclosed. 1t is diff
cult to decide which was the more affected,
Mcclellan, to leave the noble men who
had grown up to be intrepid soldiers un-
der him, or Burntide, to assume the fear
full responsibilities which were thus unex-
pectedly placed upon him. Tears coursed
down McClollan's classic features, and
Burnside, with his stout and heavy frame,
grieved like sorrowing child. There
they sat and wept. Both have always
been warm personal frieuds. They have
lived and labored in the walks Of civil life
together, in the same establishment, and
with patriotic feelings in common with
each other and us all, have fought for the
Union beneath the silken folds of the same
beloved banner.
Burnside was at first disposed to decline
assuming the command but in view OF
the position of affairs with the army con.
fronting the enemy in the field, he was in
duced to rclinquish personal considera-
tons with the hope of promoting public
good Mcclellan is we'll pleased with his
successor. Burnside is a splendid fellow
'Ho will do better, said Mcclellan, than
nine out of ten may suppose. He has
sound sence and integrity of purpose, and
when these qualities are combined success
is certain Mcclellan has requested his
officers to give Burnside their cordial CO.
operation aud support.
After receiving the order relieving him
from command, General Mcclellan sal
down to write few farewell words to his
soldiers. How difficult task. He dcta'
ted the first few lines to Major Webb, and
then wrote the last few lines with his own
hand. They are beautiful, appropriate
and affectionate words.
The farewell address was not read to
the troops until this morning.
So at midnight on Friday, Mcclellan
had gracefully sheathed his sword, and
Burnside assumed command.
THE EFFECT on HIS OFFICERS.
On Saturday the mournful news was
known throughout Headquarters. Hi;
ataff officers were not less amazed than
Mcclellan was himself There was not a
single officer who could comprehend the
meaning or rather the justice of the mat.
ter. In answer to inquiries propounded
to himself, Mcclellan simply said, 'All
know about it is that received the order
dated on the eth, Immediately after the
result of the State elections were announ'
ced.'
Saturday was gloomy day about these
headquarters. Mcclellan was closeted all
day with Burnside, unfolding to him all
his plans of the campaign. lie has been
giving all the information and suggestions
within his power, to insure the success OF
our army under the leadership of its new
commander. The whole of yesterday was
devoted to that purpose. When he had
given him his plans, Mcclellan signiied
his intention of leaving the field immedi
atnly 10 renort at Trenton, in compliance