New-York daily tribune., 1862-11-13
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
n.CIclIan's Parting with the Army-Au
Interesting sPeciacic-The Grand Re
,iew-Atscmpt Of the Rebels 10 Witness
it-They are Driven Away-The GHIIant
Charge by Lieut.. Ashe.

Nov. II, 1862
To sI no witnessed the farewell Of Gen. Nc
Clelan 10 his army this day will be one long TO be
remembered. Had stranger, entirely ignorant Of
The history Of this rebellion and tie many conflicting
or.stions Of policy which have entered into the con-
dse, Of the war for its suppression, rode his horse
slong the lines Of the Army of the Potomac as it
was drawn out this morning from Ne .-Batimore to
Wsrrenton, he would instantly have said that the
commander Of this vast force must have achieved
some brilliant victory and was receiving the thanks
o5 his soldiers for having skillfully conducted ihem
TO il.
Tie morning was all that could have been de-
aired for the spectacle AL the elements an artist
could desire TO make grand historical picture en-
tered into it, The tun, which for the pas. few days
had been hidden behind dark, cold, snow-adsn
clouds burst forth with all the softness and beauty
Of May morning. The mountains Of the Blue
K dge stood cut distinct aud clear against the
heavens; the hills with their brilliant foliage
trembling in the slight hszs seemed tinged with
deeper than ordinary hues, the earth and the air Gil
seemed TO cOnsplre 20 make the cay memorable ~
Ihe history of the Army Of the Potomac.
All save Mcclellan seemed joyous and cheerful.
EarlY in The morning, with his numerous staff he
lett ais headquarters, Matthias Village, joined Gen.
Burnside staff near the Warren Green Hotel, and
with body guard Of three four hundred and repre-
tentatves from nearly all tie leading papers OF the
country, comnenced reviewing his army. IL had
been Whispered around last evening that he was to
take final leave of the army this morning. and all
The rank aat file AZ an early hour prepared TO re-
ceive bin. No one WHO saw the Army Of the Poto-
mac to-day would have dared TO say II wanted any
thing from the Quar,ermasters' Department TO make
il efficient. All the troops had arms, all had
shoes their feet, coats their backs all looked
neat and tim and well fed As Mcclellan passed
from one corps 10 the other battery after battery
belched forth lts salute. Strain after strain Of
tai music Aoaied off from the hils, where the long
line Of infantry were drawn up, and cheers upon
cheers repeated and re-repested accompanied by
twnsing Of eaps una tossing Of hat, and every de-
usnst:aiion Of appreciation possible TO conceive Of,
was manifested all along the line Cf the army.
A few regiments Of regulars stood in dumb silence,
not bc, ause they We're not willing 10 cheer for Nc
Clesn, but because they hal been LED by Their Ola
GERS - believe that If he was removed they would
be instructed by them to lay down their armr, or III
other words to mutiny, and had beea disappointed,
not having received such orders. No one who saw
the ovation could doubt McClelan's popularity with
tie common soldiers. His standing with The com
nanders Of corps aud divlsioDs is not, however OF
the very first character. | saw riding by his side
To-day Major Generals who have criticised his gen
eralship rernorselssy aud in capacity have placed
him below his most incompetent Bngadier-Genersls
Several Of these Major Generals are now command
lug corps in the Army OF the Potomac.
The entire day has been spent by Gen. Mcclellan
IN reviewing the army. All except the old 9Th
Army Corps OF Gen. Burnside-which 10 several
miles Ia tho advance on the Rappshannock-wef
tiddel farewell to. fitz John Porter was The hfst
And the old corps OF Gen. McDowells now com
Iaanded by Gen. Reynolds, was the las,. Much
murmur.ng, OF course, has been heard all day
among the lesser lights gathered around the hotels.
Reports Of resgnali0ns nave already gone out. lhe
only prominent names have heard mentioned are
those Of Gems Porter and Franklin. There II q re.
port tonight that they have resigned, but l have
not been able 10 authenticate II from any trustwor-
thy source Another report that Gen. Porter has
been relieved OF bis command, Ii probably true, and
is generally received with much Subtraction. From
most Trustworthy source have 1t that he has ia
vOred and still approves Of the policy Of doing
nothing until next Summer. He has also expressed
the opinion that II viii be impossible for the army
60 advance beyond the Rappahannock this Winter.
This opinion il rendered valueless by the simple
fact aat the entire army could DO beyond tho river
by daylight tomorrow morning if Gen. Burnside
should give the order.
Tie Rebels made an attempt this morning, during
the review, TO cross the Rappahannock at Kappa
hammock ford, and at Warren,on Springs. Gen.
Bayafd, supported by Gen. Tsyiors brigade OF
infantry, sOOu drove them back from RappahanDock
ford, and Gen. StOnemao, supported by Gen. Fer
zero from Wilcox's corps, drove them back from
WeTrsnton Spring ne far as Jefferson IN Culpepper
County, aud now occupies the village. No Rebel
force Of any importance s supposed 10 be on this side
oi the Rapidsn. Our cavalry line IL now on Hazel
River, a email stream half way between the Kappa
hammock and Culpepper 1t is not probable that the
main body Of army will the riyer in several
days. IL will take Gen. Burnside some time TO
become acquainted with his army, and 10 inspire
confidence 10 his ability 10 command them. WIKI
ihree corps ne 10 nov tie famed commander over all
others. lie n but 10 become known TO the remain
log oues TO oe equally admired
Tie msuson of that arch traitor Extra Billv Saith
IL sgain guarded by National soldiers. His wife
hud 9h1Saer Insult our soldiers 10 their facee and
ye' centuc protection. Extra Billy war severely
wounded IN the Iaie battle at MaDassas, and then
HrrbIy bruised by having q transport wagon run
over bim Oh The battlefield. He was brought to bis
a0me ii ,his Village, aud for lorg while it WA
taonybt ne would not but by careful nursing
os was able lsst week 10 be taken 10 Richmond 10
Keep from being captured by our forces
Cp"p more accurate count il is found that we
TOOK something over 400 Rebel wounded in tbis
'hage' Those who were nearly eonvaescent mt stood
OUT Upon the walks to-day aud cheered az Mcclellan
luscu' ana one group | raw who bawled louder
'hac 'be blue coats standing by their side.
Srapge 20 say, Gen. Mcclellan Las the hoppv
,oiehs 70 De admired quite ss much. if not more.
~ The Rebels than by our own men. For the past !
| Two weeks Dave s!spi and dned almost every
nixht with the Rebel officers we have found on the
S'e Vi our march, and 10 every instance have found
Ne'o STong Mcclellan men. 1, is mortifyiog, 10 /
1,y 'he least 10 hear these scoundres defending
heCieIians policy, saying that he and Gen. !
lbAndiing armies.
"Ain Oh ean came 10 this evening for the ira,
luHe Sncs we abandoned this poiu, last Summer 4
3as Ihneoss smount Of stores will soop be ready for
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