Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-11-22


will remain with us altogether Every
body felt that yesterday was very un-
satisfactory Sunday. Sorrow, disappoint-
ment and doubt were depicted on every
countenance. Throughout the day officers
kept themselves in their tents. Head
quarters looked dismal and deserted.
M'CLELLAN's FAREWELL OF HIS OFFICERS.
On Sunday evening most touching
scene took place. After having concu-
ded his arrangements with Burnside, Nc
Clellan sent an invitation to all his own
staff officers, requesting them to come into
his tent at nine o'clock that evening, to
drink glass of wine with him before be
should bid them all adieu. They appear
cd in full uniform. A large log fire was
blazing within the enclosure formed by
the headquarter tents. The officers were
assembling in the court. Mcclellan stood
just inside the door of his marquee, the
curtains of which were parted and thrown
upon either side. Promptly at the ap-
pointed hour his staff officers approached.
He grasped each warmly by the h nd, aud
with kindly word ushered him inside
The tent was soon crowded to its utmost
limit, and many were compelled to remain
outside.
Among them were a number Of officers
from different divisions of the army, par
tcular friends of the General, who had
come to seek a personal interview with
him before he should leave the field
They participated in the interesting and
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produced and the glasses were supplied
The large leg fire in front of the tent brill
liantly Illuminated the court, bringing into
full view every form within it, and throw
ing halo and enchantment over the
strange aud solemn scene. Deep silence
now prevailed. Mcclellan raised his glass
and proposed the only toast of the evening
"Here's to the army of the Potomac"-
an officer in the company appropriately
adding, land to its old commander
The sentiment thrilled through every
heart as the wine was quaffed. Here were
officers Of rank and education genial
gentleman and brave soldiers. Most of
them had known Mcclellan in private life,
and all Of them had labored with him in
the public service. He and they were
bound to each other by the double bonds
Of friendship and companionship in arms
in Just and holy cause. Friendship is
one of the most beautiful relationship
among men. True friendship is eternal
There is muc of that feeling, in its puri-
ty, existing between Mcclellan and his of
fcers and men. Danger renders friend
ship dearer. The privations and perils to
which they have been exposed have incrca.
sed the feelings of aailiation which before
existed.
Friends and companions in arms what
relationship would be more comprehensive
or dear? Some of the sweet associations
of the past were soon to be severed. Ev-
erybody felt the deep solemnity Of the oc
casion. Tears were shed in profusion -
An hour or two was passed in pleasing so.
cial converse, during which Gen. McClel-
Ian had kind Of cheering word for every
one. The officers passed around, and for
mally bade their cherished General adieu.
And this closed that solemn scene on that
memorable Sunday evening
AFFEcTIoNATE FAREWELL OF HIS soLDR S.
This morning it was arranged that he
should visit the troops near by, and pro
ceed to Washington by special tram in
the evening. A splendid photograph OF
the General aud his personal staff officers,
forming handsome group, in front of his
tent, and another of the General on horse.
back, were taken before starting. When
just about to 60 he said, 81 can hardly
accompanied by his officers and escort, a
magnificent cavalcade, he rode off to take
last farewell of his troops. The infan-
try and cavalry attached to his hcadquar.
ters we're tasteully disposed on the ada
cent hill, They presented very soldiery
appearance. Mcclellan rode along the
lines, and as he passed, enthusiastic cheers
spontaneously arose from the ranks
The soldiers could not restrain their
controlling admiration FOR their General
After he had passed along the lines, and
was returning towards the hill, General
Patrick, commanding the Provost guard
at headquarters, dashed up the crest, and,
with cap in hand, led the whole command
in three additional tumultuous cheers for
General Mcclellan. The Sturgis Rifles,
which had been with him from the time of
his campaign in Western Virginia, gave
an extra complimentary cheer, and all the
men turned their heads around, and gave
one long last lingering look, whilst he
rode away to bid similar adieu to other
commands,
He then passed through the camps of
the reserve artillery The batteries were
all arranged in convenient positions, the
cannoniers standing by their guns. The
men presented sabers, while the music min
gled with their cheers as he passed. The
magnificent artillery reserve of the army
of the Potomac, which Mcclellan had or
ganzed with SO much care, he seemed re-
luctant to ave il now, when there was
an immediate prospect of its efficiency be-
ing fully displayed on the field.
1t was while riding from here that Gen.
Burnside, accompanied by brilliant staff