The New York herald., 1862-10-11
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsHryoroy, Oct. 10, 1852.


THE rNTpToUES AGAINST MCCLELLAN.
Mr. Haistead OF Newark New Jersey, has returned to
the city At FIRST sight this may not
particularly Interesting your readers bat the fact
more importance when it Is announced that Mr..
Hastead is tho posssssor OF General Philip Kearnys lot
ter containing structures against General Mcclellan
This letter mentioned time era Of
the Now York journals; bat distinguished relative OF
General Keany wrote note dcnyng the existence OF such
Q letter, the affair supposed to have ended
Not so howover The letter does exist, and is a docu
ment blaming in the most positive terms General McClcl
ans pcninsuar campaign. The writer arms that upon
several occasions or-es might have marched into
Richmond had the Commander. chief havo cxertod
little boidncss or better genc-ashp. His tendency to
take up strong positions aud forty them I'll, enemy Of
course having intention M attacking Any such strong
hold. is ridculed while, 70 sum up Mcclellan is pro-
nounced "burnt out" The writer aflrms that when
Manassas arst General Mcclellan should
have followed tho enemy into Richmond that after tho
battle of Williamsburg troops might havo entercd
thai city and also after the seven days lghtng-oppor
tuntcs lost, says General Ecarny, from gaat .: de-
cison OF boldnoss tho part of General Mcclellan.
Ar Halslead has la bis possession letters from General
Kearny dated from Williamsburg, aud The letter in
question dated Harrsoa's Landing Both l,sa letters
blame severely the military Of General Mcclellan
His (McClclans) enemies IL hencs these ctters may
be the instruments whereby his ruin may ensue
Mr. IIastead last week to this city with the ori.
gina letters in his possession He obtained audiences OF
Secretaries Stanton and Chase and road them General
Kcarnys structures upon Mcclellan. Secretary Lhase-so
am assured upon good authory-a. once to,k up the
case He advised Mr Halstcad 10 read the letter TO tho
President anu had m accompanied " his Exceency by
Governor Sprague Tho letter duly discussed with
the President and copy Of left in his hands Mr Hal
time here and read to each OF them General Ecarnys
letter, leaving with each copy. He called upon
General Hooker and read to that officer the letter OF his
old friend and comradc in arms-Kcarny The lcttcr
to bo Published ut remote date, but not
suppose, until It has been duly used in private man.
ner. No one doubt that the object Of the prime
movors in the affair bitter hostility against Mcclellan
The meshes Of this seemingly Insignificant surely
closing around the young commander Tho letter Is made
Of to prejudice against him officers hitherto favor.
able, is well known that the opinion OF officer
like General Kearny will carry grea. weight with IT, II
must however, be borne in mind that the letter was
written at q period when the gallant Kearny
was chang under the modification Of rerograde move
met Of the army and that ho may have blamed General
Mcclellan when, had he have known NIL the ciTcum-
stances he would have laid his At othor doors
Be that IL may, the enemies or Mcclellan arc now
working cncrgetcaly against him with the weapon fur
nishcd them by Kcarny whose chvaric spirit would
scorncd such of his cpste Gen. Mcclellan has
however, in his grasp means whereby ho may es
cape Vaccinations OF his enemies &c must at once
strike terrible blow Let him bu, attack roul the
rebel armcs and. result, tho intriguss have
just mentioned will collapse. Another period or incxpi
cable delay may cost the young commander the post
he before lost because the people could brook
action. he must on to Richmond now or his enemies
here will surely ruin him.
THE VICTORIES IN xENTucDF.
There Is much rejoicing here the news OF the
Union victories In Kentucky The inactivity OF army
on the Potomac will Future operations will
appear TO DO needless delay.
CONDITION OF GENERAL HOOKER.
General Hookers wound Is healing very rapidly but
his surgeons have ordered him TO remain qe. in his
quarters a the Insane Asylum until the tendons 10 his
jurcd foot have been thoroughly freed from Inflammation
Il IL not yet known TO what command ho will be as
signed
THE RADICALS ORDERED TO "cALL OFF THEIR Doos.''
Tho abolition organ here has for It's leader this morn
Ing an article doubtless inspired by Thurow Weed, who
"a now in this city. II says TO the abolonsts OF New
York who dcnounce traitors oil conservatives and do
mocrats, "that they must call OF their dogs"
CONDITION OF SECRETARY CHASE
Secretary Chase Is convalescing.
Mr. Hartley, tho capable Chief Clerk Of tho Treasury
Department acts assistant secretary 10 the absence OF
Mr.. Harrington,
INSPECTION OF GEN. srAHEL's DIvIsIoN-A sKiR'
MisH
The following s Just received from the HERALD coffe
spondcnt at Fairfax Court House,
review and inspection OF General stahsls division OF
this corps took place at cenrevillo to-day Gen. sge
maze thorough Inspection Of the troops, with whose
appearance he was we'll pleased
Yesterday Iiou,coant conder, Of tho lh'rd virginia
cavalry, had a skrmsh with Balls reo' cavalry near
Aide Our force, being smeA, was conpeeu 70 'e'ca.'
80. ,,n,ar rebe lieutenant named Means, and wound.
s.u a,o,her who was the brother % catan Bali.
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