The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1862-05-29
Address by Gen. Mcclellan to the Army
on the Potomac

Gen. McClellan's address 10 the soldiers OF the
Army Of the Potomac has the true NapOleonic
ring of action and victory. 1t greatly excites
the enthusiasm of the Army, and receives the
hearty applause of soldiers and civilians for it's
sympathy with the former, and its manly spirit
Of bold reliance and its ardent patriotism. What
wonder that the young General il idolized by his
troops, and that his appearance is always hailed
by heartiest cheers all along the line as he passes ?
The following Is his eloquent and striking invo-
catiOn-clear Is a trumpet, and inspiriting almost
a. the victories it presages:
HgaDorAETERs Amy OF The Potomac
Fairfax Court House, Va, March u, 1862
Soldiers Of the Army o. the PotoIaae.-For long time I
have kept you inactive, but not without a purpose. You were
u Be disciplined, armed and instructed. The formidable artl-
Iery you nov have had TO b. created. Other armies we're to
move aud accomplish certain results. 1 have held you back
that you might give the death blow to the rebellion that has
shown and your confidence in your general are worth a dozen
These preliminary results are now accomplished. I feel that
te aoor- q many months have produced their fruit The
rial, admirable in discipline and instruction, exceIIentiy equip
The moment for action has arrived. and / know that /
can trust IN you TO save your country. As l ride through
feel that you will DO whatever 1 ask q you
The period Of inaction has passed. L will bring you nov
lace 20 face With the rebels, and only pray that God may defend
In whatever direction you may move, however strange my
actions may appear 20 you, ever bear in mind that my tate IS
know you xish to be. on the decisive battie aed. Its my bus
mess TO place you there. / am 10 watch over you as a parent
from the depths Of his heart. 1t shall he my care, as it has ever
been, 10 gain success with the least possible loss, but know
that Iii is necessary you will willingly follow me to our graves
for our righteous cause
God smiles upon Us, victory attends Us, yet I would not have
you to think that our aim is to he attained without a manly
struggle. 1 will not disguise it from you, that you have brave
foes to encounter, foemen well worthy Of the steel you will use
so well.
j shall demand Of you great and heroic exertions. rapid and
long marches, desperate combats and priyaions. Perhaps We
will share all these together, and when this sad war is over, We
can ask no higher honor than the proud consciousness that we
belonged to the army Of The Potomac.
GEORGE b. MCCLELLAN,
MajOr-General Commanding.
Is not this a masterpiece? What NAV we not
expect of troops between whom and their com
mander such mutual confidence exists? McClel-
Ian has displayed the courage to tcait, despite all
the assaults of an injudiciOus press and an impa-
tient public. But having waited until the proper
hour has come, we may depend upon his striking
with a vigor and earnestness commensurate with
his elaborate preparations. This may be prophe-
cy to-day but when it reaches you it will prOba-
bly, appear to you like a chapter from recorded
history.-COr. S. +. Bulletin.