The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1862-11-21
The Prostitution Of the Telegraph to
the Injury of Mcclellan.

CLELLAN, and the assumption of command
by Gen. BURNSIDE, was the accompanying
statement by telegraph, that the change
was demanded by the general sentiment of
the Army of the Potomac and that even
BURNSIDE, notoriously the most intimate
and confidential of MoCIELLAN's friends,
had become disgusted with his commanders
inetficiency. These newspaper reports are
prepared under the supervision of the Gov
ernment telegraphic censor at Washington
and the Government is, therefore, respon-
sible for the accuracy of the intelligence
transmitted This is especially the case
with reference to official orders, which can
only come from official quarters.
The statement thus made, that BURNSIDE
had deserted his chief, was more damag-
ing to MCCLELLAN than any statement
that could be made; for the whole country
had confidence in his honor, and had re-
peatedly witnessed and applauded his de-
vOtiOn. This statement was made plau-
sible by the tone of BURNsIDE's order, as
this was given to the country by the Gov
ernment censor. 1t was cold and formal
without a word that could be construed
into compliment of, or sympathy with, his
old friend and predecessor. This fact at
tracted attention; and if any fact, merely
Incidental, could have staggered our faith
in Mcclellan, this pretence of BURNsIDE's
hostility, supported as it was by the tone
of his order, as reported by telegraph,
would have had that effect.
1t appears, however, that the order of
BUENsIDE's, reported by telegraph, was not
genuine. 1t went through official hands
at Washington, and was there altered to
MCCbELLAN's prejudice. Nearly third
part of the original order, devoted to an
acknowledgment of the high merit of Nc
CLELLAN, and of BURNsIDE's continued
friendship and devotion, was stricken out
that the country might receive as truth
the assaults Of MoCLELLAN's enemies, and
the first impressions Of the people be COM
mitted against him.
That our readers may see to what villain
Gus tricks the enemies of Mcclellan. in
Office, resorted, in order to fore$tall public
opinion against him, we reprint BuEysIDE's
order, rs telegraphed with the announce
ment of MCCLELLAN's removal; and sub
join the order as it was originally prepared
and read to the Army of the Potomac:
THE SPURIOUS ORDER.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TIE POroMAC,l
November 10, 1862.
l hereby assume command of the Army of
the Potomac.
Patriotism and the exercise of my every en-
ergy in the conduct of this army, aided by the
full and hearty cooperation Of its officers and
men, will, hope, under the blessing of God.
ensure its success.
Having been sharer Of the privatiOns with
them, feel that it is not as a stranger that l
assume command.
To the 9th army corps, SO long and intimately
associated with me- need say nothing. Our
history is Identical
With diffidence for myself but with proud
confidence in the answering loyalty and deter
minatiOn of the gallant army now entrusted to
my care, accept its control with the steadfast
assurance that the just cause must prevail.
The following is the genuine order is
sued by BURNSIDE, on taking command of
the army. We italicise the portions omit
ted by the Government censor, that the
blow of the Government might fall with
the utmost possible crushing effect upon
the foredoomed General
THE GENUINE ORDER
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POToMAC,(
November 10. {
SIN accordance aniM General orders No. 1872.
issued by the President of the United Stues. I
hereby assume command of the Army of the
Potomac. l g.. ?.
Patriotism and the exercise Of my every
energy in the direction of this army, aided by
the full and hearty cooperation OF its officers
and men, will, hope, under the blessing of
God, insure its success.
Having been sharer of the privations and
q vitaess of the brare,y of the old army of the
identified oith them IN their feeling Of respect and
esteem for Gen. Mcclellan, entertained through a
long and most friendly association wih him, I
feel that it is not as stranger / assume COM
mand.
'To the Ninth Army Corps, so long and in
timately associated with me, / need say moth
ing Our histories are identical.
F'With diffidence for myself, but with proud
confidence in the answering loyalty and de-
termination of the gallant army now intrusted
to my care, accept its control, with the stead
fast assurance that the just cause must prevail.
(Signed) IA. E.. BURNSIDE,
':Major General COMMANDING
We are glad on BURNs1DE's behalf to
publish his order unabridged. 1t shows
that he still cherishes his old regard for the
favorite of the army and that he is NOV
ed by the same sense Of generous justice
which induced him at former dark period
Of MCCLELLANs career, to transfer to his
General-in-Ch the honors OF victory,
which the country would otherwise have
cheerfully granted to himself alone.
The General Convention Of the Meth
odist Protestant Church, in session at Gin
cinnati, passed the following:
ResOlyed That we HEARTILY indorse the Eman