The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-11-21

reputation of our army, and serve all as
well and faithfully as you have served me.
l will say farewell now, if l must say it.
Good bye! God bless you!"
Every one who heard those touching
words was moved to tears. All the officers
then passed round and shook hands with
Gen. Mcclellan. This was another of the
many affecting scenes we had witnessed in
the morning. I'm.
CLOSE OF THE OVATION.
After partaking of refreshments and en-
gaging in free social converse for q while,
the company rode to Gen. Burnside head
quarters, where Burnside and Mcclellan
had another private interview. Thence the
party proceeded to the grounds where Rey-
nolds' corps is encamped. The troops were
all out in column and in line. They were
those which had fought at the battle of An
tietam with Hooker on the right They
gave Mcclellan a most enthusiastic greet
ing, and in a becoming manner, with mu-
sic, cheers. and expressions of good feeling,
closed the grand ovation. Gen. Mcclellan
then returned to his camp, having, at the
urgent request of Gen. Burnside, conclu-
ded to remain at Warrenton until the
morning.
ARRIVAL OF GENERAL MCCLELLAN IN WASH
INGTON.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.-General Nc
Clellan reached the railroad station here
few minutes before the departure of the
regular train. His coming was entirely
unheralded, but, as there are always at the
station considerable numbers of citizens,
soldiers, &C., he was soon surrounded by
large crowd, and was vociferously cheered
at parting.
The regular trains had already drawn
out when the General and his staff arrived
at the depot. They entered at the rear of
the building, to avoid observation; but the
presence of the General was soon discover
ed, and the welkin rang with huzzas for
Little Mae The Presidents car had
been provided for the occasion, and as
soon as General Mcclellan entered it the
car was surrounded by crowd, and, in
response to the call, the General appeared
upon the platform and shook hands with
| many of the citizens, afiicers, and soldiers,
who pressed forward for recognition. The
General made no speech, and seemed de-
sirous to avoid any public demonstration.
THE RECEPTION IN PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. ia crowd as
sembled at the Continental early this even
ing in the expectation Of the arrival of
General Mcclellan. But the announce
ment was made that he would not arrive
there, but proceed from the depot directly
tor Trenton. This caused the crowd to
flock to the depot, where large number
was assembled
The train arrived shortly after midnight
and was hailed with the most bOisterOus
cheers and music from the band.
Ii response General Mcclellan made his
appearance upon The platform, and, after
the subsistence Of the cheers, said
FELLOW CITIZENS OF PHILADELpHIA-I
thank you for your kindness. | have just
parted with your brothers and sons in the
Army of the Potomac too recently to
make speech. Our parting was too sad.
| can say nothing more to you, and | do
not think you ought to expect q speech
from me.
The train then proceeded along Wash
ingtOn avenue to the wharf. His progress
was hailed with cheers by the crowd.
General Mcclellan arrived at Trenton,
New Jersey, at 4 O'Clock Wednesday morn
ing, and proceeded to the State Street
House, accompanied by his staff. Large
crowds of the citizens collected around the
hotel to greet the general, and it was pro-
posed to give him serenade in the even
ing, which was prevented by rain storm.
A few friends from Bordentown and of
Trenton, held short audience with him;
the conversion, however, was of general
nature. ....
The members of his staff who accompa-
MED Gen. Mcclellan were Gen. Marcy
(his father-in-law), Col. E. Fl. Wright,
Lieut.. Col. Edwerd Mckay Hudson, Lieut.
Colonel A. V. Colburn, Lieut.. Colonel