The New York herald., 1862-11-21
GENERAL MCCLELLAN m NEW N,pRK.
Brilliant Scronado at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel.
FOUR THOUSAND PEOPLE PRESENT
APPEARANCE AND SPEECH OF THE GENERAL.
GREAT OUTBURST OF ENTHUSIASM,
ks., &e.. ks.

The announcement in the HERALD OF yesterday morn.
ing that General Mcclellan was In the city has created
much excitement on the part of thousands TO see the
young and favore General The Fifth Avenue Hotel has
been crowded since yesterday morning with people
anxious to catch glance at the youthful hero and
had the weather not been very disagreeabe, many
more would have been present. There is Disgusting
Che fact that General Mcclellan is immensely popular in
this oty, and, would he consent to anything like public
reception, it would be beyond doubt grand affair
as ever witnessed in the city Of New York.
The General intends however, to keep as quiet pos
slbe receiving only few visitors He called yesterday
upon General Scott who also resides the Fifth Avenue
Hotel; and although the interview was strictly private
still enough known to satisfy all that it
agreeable one.
The General rode out yesterday in company with
General Marcy attending business and calling few
personal friends He is accompanied by three members
of his staff ony-Cooncl Wright and Lieutenant Colonels
Hudson and Radovitch Ii is not known what length OF
slime the General will remain in New York; but il Is
hoped all sides that he will consent break through
his privacy far to permit the many thousands who
desrous of seeing him the opportunity Of grasping
his hand.
The General did return from his excursion
until after two O'Clock II said by many that he had
been house hunting, or looking at house recen pur-
chased by General Marcy but this mere hearsay.
OF his fatigue cap; but his face well known the
many photographs that have been taken, that diff
Guilty is had in recognizing him. Consequently he is
sauted every side
The Young Mems Democratic Onion Club deter
mined to notice the Generals arrival in New
York in an appropriate manner, and rendered
him a serenade. This fact was announced yes
terday, and in consequence by nine O'Clock last
evening, all the Of the Fifth Avenue Hotel,
where the General is stopping, crowded TO repe-
ton with persons anxious to witness the affair
the General Rumors were rife on every side that the
General was not in, and did desire to appear; but
these idle reports. half-past O'Clock
approached the crowd became dense, notwithstanding
the rain and horrible condition OF the streets They
cheered again and again for General Mcclellan, and
groaned for everybody else. They enthusiastic.
Every man when he cheored meant il, and the
music was heard approaching in the distance the cheers
were repeated. Not leas than four Thousand
people in front Of the hotel welcoming the
General to New York, ana good hunored crowd
was seldom before witnessed in Gotham.
In advance Of the band small field piece il took
position directly in frort Of the hotel and the first dis
charge startled every one, for such sautation
pected. 1t fired continually until the band approach.
cd and took ground directly opposite the balcony when
the cheering commenced with renewed vgor and con
tinued without cessation. There nothing feigned
With the crowd All the noise they made with
hearty good w coming from their hearts and intended
in honor Of Little Alac, the late commander of the
Army the Potomac.
The band did arrive until quarter TO eleven O'Clock
but the sheen Of its bright instruments
seen the distance the delighted thousands sent up
tremendous shout OF gadness. BY this the whole
front Of the hotel thick with people hive with
bees. The trees were rather too slippery, or the
small boys who SO distinguished themselves on
Former occasions would, undoubtedly, have been
On hand to practice their agile acrobatic
teats. The band consisting OF aosut twenty pieces,
soon arrived. We the smiling face Of Grafuila
md know at that the best military band in the city
had selected to do honor TO the chief The music
excellent waltzes, pokas marches and pot pourris
were all played In fine time and with much effect but.
considering the heavncss of the atmosphere, the height
Of the hotel and tho thick crowds present think that
nearly many pieces necessary 10 make the
music powerful and effectve
The balcony of the hotel facing the park was reserved
especially for the OF the General, his immediate
friends and the inevitable and ubiquitous representa-
lives OF the press.
II was eleven O'Clock when general stir among
thc ladies in the great hall and a crushing among
reporters for front places, announced the long
expected fact that General Mcclellan was CON-
ing The enthusiasm among the immense mass
was now carried to the highest pitch The great desire
seemed be catch glimpse ef the form and features
OF the hero or Anteam Amid the music Of the band and
che occasional thunder of artillery arose the voces Of the
people in loud shouts and huzzas for their favoritc
General.
AT length the crowd Of ladies and gentlemen in the ball
broke ranks to give way TO the modest and uassuning
soldier who was passing between them from the inner
chambers. II now hard 10 say whether the deep
feeling Of enthusiasm was widespread inside of the
hotel nr outs 40 of il
the outsiders the Overwhelming dsroporon in point
OF numbers But TO all appearances the sincerity Of the
people was equal on every side.
AS soon General had succeeded in passing through
the Immense crowd OF his friends inside, he passed
through the large window opening or the balcony, which
ct brought him In sight OF the masses Of people col
iec,ed below The General stood just in tbr same place
whore the Prince Of Wales stood time ago when
great popular ovation offered him in this city His
appearance was the signal for outburst Of entnusasm
simply impossible 10 describe Cheer after cheer arose
ror Mcclellan and he slngly bowed to the audience
these cheers redoubled and repeated again and
again. Az soon as the excitement died away
at one part Of tho crowd n was taken ny
at the other, and then sweled agss
INTO one grand chorus praise aud enthusiasm
Mcclellan appeared deeply sensible Of tho kindness
people but calm, cool and smiling, he awaited the
eou Of the united before addressing 70 the roc
ple the few soldieriy worus ne n2o " say W eneia
The General was accomusnicd by Mr.. Luke + Cozans
President Of the Young Mems Onion Democratic Associa
fion who sndeavorsd for moments TO address the
srovd bat he could not get any further than "Feow
ci,izsns when ringing cheers Cor Mcclellan would arise
ana drown his voice completely
When some kind Of silence WAS restored,
Mr. CozAxs said that he had Intended to have intro
duced TO the people OF Now York the sku! general the
obcJsnt soldier and the loyal citizen but he there
sh before them rendering all introduction HE part
snes "a Be has always sctsd, for himself and for hs
sountrv fIoud applause ! now, with much pleasure,
o"r, "a you tho man whom you have learned 20 love-
kancrsl george o. McCean Tremendous ohee' ing, last
Inq several seconds.J
General MCCLELLAN said
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