Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-02

The indianapolis Journal, in noticing the re-
cent battle before Richmond. remarks:
But. as discouragrng as il may be 10 them (the
rebels) to see the enclosing army impregnable to
their assaults, il does greatly cheer US 20 see
il stick fast after every battle as ii il were
wall indeed. Battles that leave both parties
where they were, as all before Richmond have
done. are useless murderf. We begin to doubt
whether Mcclellan has the men or the brains for
his work, and it is very hard to lose so many
thousands Of noble men in letting him prove it.
We call attention to this Wholesale SANDER of
MoCLELLAs and his gallant army. All accounts
agree that this division of the army has fought
bravely and herocally since landed upon the
peninsula. MCCLELLAN has fought his way
against great odds. Opposed to him is the
flower of the Southern army, and its ablest
Generals. He has not been permitted to carry
out his plans. and until quite recently he has
not been reinforced, although it was known
TO the War Department that the rebel
army outnumbered our forces. The army
of the Potomac, instead of being under
oas head. SO there could be unity of purpose and
action. was cut up into four divisions, under dis
tinct commands, and the result has been jeal-
ousies and differences of opinions az to the ope-
ratons Of each. until it has resulted in inglorous
repulses and failures. The responsibility of the
failure of Gen. MCCLELLAN to accomplish the
capture Of Richmond ere this, as he confidently
expected to do is not with him. II he has not
the men for the work, as the Journal intimates,
he certainly can not be held responsible for their
incapacity or Deficiencies. But there is no lack
Of courage CT fighting qualities in the army be-
fore Richmond They have proven this in every
engagement with the enemy. But f the Journal
to succeed in his work. that accounts for the in
decisive battles which have been fought, and he
certainly is not deserving of censure therefor.
IL has been charged. over and over again. with
every indication of FEASIBILITY. that the radicals
did not desire the young General to succeed at
tism M,re than this, it has been stated that
jealousy Of his becoming the hero in defeating
aud dispensing the rebel army at its own capital,
has embarrassed his operations. We hope these
charges. for the honor of the country. are un-
true But they have currency, and be
lieved.
But there is no evidence yet that Gen Nc
CLELLAS lacks brains for his work" The last
engagement is classified by those who were pres
ent brilliant strategical movement. and by
no means an .indecisve battle His position
upon the Chickahominy bad one. 1t was
in pestlent swamp. The withdrawal of his
left wing to a better and more healthy position,
and the contraction of his lines il is said makes
him stronger than before. In addition to this,
he has Low the aid of the gunboats upon the
James river which were of but little assistance
before and better communication for his sup
plies. He succeeded in thus changing his posi-
ton, repe.ling at the same time furious on
saught OF the enemy, Furnishing them severely
The Journal claims 10 be IN favor of a vigorous
prosecution of the war. But how does il mani
fest this sentiment Upon the trst report ndi
eating a reverse without waiting for the facts il
the case. it abuses in the meanest and harshes
terms both commander and army The men
who are in the field. fighting the battles of tn,
Constitution and the Union, facing the danger.
and suffering the privations Of the war; shoul,
have not only the generous sympathy of the PEG
Pile. but their liberal support. Instead of this
the Journal seeks opportunities to abuse mel
and officers for not accomplishing what the iact
in the case NAV reveal 10 have been impossible.