The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-07-15
Later from the n orth.
Old Abe has a Moonlight Review of HcCieI-
Ian's Army---A Breeze in congress.

nous correspondence from Ike "Er8nd Army" hut
the letters much like all those it has pub
iished that will only make extracts from them
From Hariison's Landing, on the Ith. ii is stated
that ship loads of supplies to the wharf, and
fresh beef is plentiful" The writer adds, tina; aitef
a few days rest the boys are ready to meet fee
at moments notice whom they have tested and
learned not to fear Gon. Griffin. who managed
the artillery at Malvern's ILL., thinks he whip
the Confederates "every pop" Ii was feared that
the Confederates would establish batteries Oh tic
south side of James river and annoy them in trans
porting supplies. Another dated the 9th, gives
account of
OLD ABE'S VISIT TO THE GRAND ARMY.
Our division, like the other divisions of the Poto
mae army, had al opportunity last evening to show
their power Of iubilp expression and utterance to
their fullest extent. Loud and far the air rang with
their clear shouts. The occasion was the passage
through our long drawn up lines OF President Lin
coin, Gen. Mcclellan ard staff. It was after nine
O'Clock when the President and party reached our
lines Each -uccessive booming OF salutes made
known bis progress and. although our men had
been kept waiting two hours the ilnpatience TO see
the President on J increased with the lapse OF time
Some were disappointed at only being able 20 get u
glimpse of him by moonlight. lis tall figure, like
Saul OF Old, pointed out our clliet, and his loitS
stovcpPe hat, unmilitary dress, and position al the
head oi the reviewing column by tho side OF Gen
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passed each regiment lie was most enthusiastically
ch-ered was also Gen. Mcclellan.
The effect of tie Witt will be splendid. II shows
the interest IL the army Of President Lincoln, and
is au carres; of iuhucnt of his promise - tuS
ni-h every required aii of men snd money to en-
able this army to push into Richmond. Our tat
tered flags and dccimated regiments told more clio
quenty than words the services rendered by this
division during the past week III the field cf batl"
Al order has Just been issued 10 every regiment
of this division, Informing them whar battle ea,a
may uscrjbe en- their iiag. There is not ouv that
does not have liz; to show it eau always ne proud
OF TIL, is another thing that IS havinc, az Ills il
iling effect troops. The inscriptions axe %
be mad forthwith. and here begins the nobte r.
cord tor future history Of the Grand Army Of the
Potomac.
The un4Niec, ed visit of President Lincoln 10
this army has had an excellent effect. lie wis,
as before stated, icost enthusiastically received.
and appeared 10 b3 much Pleased 10 find the ~.
my il such excellent condition, after the labor.
which 1t haj undergone" Zach division was soou
Uuder arms and III line. and visited and re
viewed III turn. The division ct General Sykes,
which is composed mainly OF regulars, notwth-
ing is severe losses in the recent battles made
very good appearances. This division lidS render
ed good seryIc" uf late, and has fought we'll At
Galne5s Mills and either recent battles they have
fought well. aud reflected credit upon themselves
and the army. As the President ;,,.i hi; party
rode slowly along the line, the cheering va, most
enthusiastic. II evidently gratiiet and Cteered
both officers and Een TO witness this evidence OF 4,
lively interest i'll their welfare and sympathy with
lheIu OF he Fceei,ienr. On his part hc seemed
to be much pleased with his reception, and to be
satisfied that the army Of the Potomac was yet Il
living institution aud destined 10 enter III triumph
the rebel capital, and that before very long pc
rod The thunder OF TIE cannon "a til. peeled
forth salute, the long lines Of soldiers, and the
gay uniform. OF the officers. all r3Hde up scene.
siveied by the rays oi Daaa the Goddess of Night,
long to be leuieno"red
TIE Intensely hot weather Of the pat two or
G,-r. iqhl~ l.,
the middle OF the Gay rot Qniy disagreeabie, but
to the unaIcllmated somewhat dangerous. The
mornings and evenings, hu"eTtT, aT- quite com
foltable, and The reviews anl pdrafcs all take
place at those hours. Ca Monday the thermoin.-
ter reached lGi degrees i'll the shad-. 1t not
quite warm yesterday, but still enough - 10
render any eXtrtion uncomfortable. This morning
opens beautifully cool and inyis2ra.iug, and We
may be spared the intense heat oI yesterday and
day before.
The army is rapidly recovering from the pros
traling effects ci Its recent c1eftIons and,
strengthened hy the reinforcements which are dai
ly coming forward will soon be III Il condition TO
resume offensive operations.
The visit of the President is also generally sup
posed TO have reference to our future movements,
which will probably develop themselves soon. The
spirits and confidence of the army fully
stored. aud the depression W hlch over eXt.tou and
a noncomprenenslon of the object OF the recent
changes i'll our base ci operations had caused has
passed away. The enemy do not seem much dis.
posed to trouble rs Il our new position
A letter from Fortress Monroe, dated the 9th,
gives an account of the return to that place
Mr. Lincoln had notSreturned up to noon, and his
movements quiet we fail to iiud cut much
aud lust at this time it il than Just to say
to the public that, whatever he may be doing, he
il working for the best interests OF the country at
large
Since writing the above the President arrived
here in the Ariel from Harrsons Landing, which
ha loft at rli W..
comes down in excellent spirits, having greatly en-
loved the enthusiastic reception which the br2vc
s:,ir;ts of the Army OF the Potomac gave him, as,
accompanied by Little Mac he rode through their
lines He was of cours. much pleased q! the fine
appearance of the army, and its well preserved mo-
rGte, after its late brilliant and bloody strategic
movement While at Harrisou's Point, he visited
the Gaiena. Monitor, and Maraauza and appeared
i:s ovi iai and genial as possible.
Upon reaching here Mr.. Lincoln dined with Gen
Burnside upon the Alice Price. Gen. DIX and ev-
eral other distinguished military and naval officers
were of the party After dinner the President and
party went aboard the Ariel and visited the British
sloop of war Jason, ing in the roads. lie
eeiv,d with the customary salute OF seventeen guns
the national ensign being ho,ted at the main while
the salute WAS gwen The fort returned the salute,
gun for gun.
Mr. Linccln win probably return to Washington
tonight aud the fruits of his most prop:ious visit
will soon be apparent.
The enemy will not be allowed to spend the
summer iii peace, you may Fest assured; and ii
Union guns do not yet thunder under the very
walls OF Richmond III short time shall all be
mistaken.
His return to Washington is thus noticed in IL
telegram from there;
| pom The Presidents arrival in the james river,
OF Hagrisons Landing. he visited by General
Mcclellan and staff. soon after, the whole party
,:isembarked and, upon reaching the landing they
mounted and proceeded TO the headquarters of
Grn Mcclellan, and thr nee without much dsiaV to
review the whole army. Many oi the men were at
work in the bitches, aid among the latter one
or two ex- Congressman All were cheerful a.li
sanp,liue OF early aad final SUGGEST
Tie President returned this evening from bis
visit 10 the army of Gen. Mcclellan He was ae-
cnmrauieh hy Assistant Secretary Of War Watson,
Gen Eegley and Col. r. T. Blair, Jr During the
several days spent in the Army oi the Potomac the
President had opportunity to see iir himself its
condition and capacity. On Tuesday De reviewed
the whole army passing along The irdnt IN Night OF
the rebel pickets Everywhere lie was received
with dcafening cheers.
A, one point OF the line he could not refrain from
disnouniing from his horse, and mounting Il para
pet in plain view OF thu enemy, and making triei
speech to the soldiers of the Union The President
is satisfied that affairs the Peninsula are III much
better condition tiihn they have been represented
He gives credit 10 Gen. Mcclellan tor having i'll no
way exaggerated facts. lie has for himself the
necessity for reinforcing thr Army Of the Potomac
and returns with the conviction that Gen. MeCle
Ian ID in his proper position. that the army Ii de-
voted TO him. aud full OF confidence In his ability
aud that sll he requires should and sAaii b. dons