Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-09
A Tribute to General Mcclellan

We find the following in the New York
Commercial Advertiser, (Republican,l which
is so fair aud truthful towards Gen. McCel-
Ian that we transfer it to our columns:
As to General Mcclellan, now restored to
his rightful position, all we have to say is,
God be praised that we have such man to
lead our hosts to war His appointment at
first, and his disappointment now, are but
Just tribute to military genius, to high and
noble principle, and to heroic bravery. The
shadow has passed away The vapors OF
distrust ard jealousy have, by The force OF
circumstances, been swept from the clear sky
of his reputation. Mcclellan is the man
whom Providence designated for the crisis.
His military education, his experience of
practical warfare his cool, indomltabIe cour-
age, his deep seated moral principle, with a
modesty and self possession such as usually
characterize great minds, pointed him out as
the reliable man to be entrusted with ma
tons defense.
The veteran Of hundred battles saw his
worth, and cast over his young shoulders bis
own mantle, gracefully has he worn it. The
judgment of Scott has been authenticated
The Young hero has verified his prediction
Mcclellan has never lost battle. He has
been censured as too slow, as lacking the M
| poleonc dash. But where, in the history OF
military men, shall we find greater executive
energy, more just appreciation of his own
and his enemys positions, or a quicker read :
mess to strike when the blow will tell with
crushing effect2 He is careful! of human life.
| 50 ought every General to be. His soldiers
know this. and they put their lives freely
in to his hands. They know that in follow
| ing his lead, they are following no blind
| guide. No man, be he soldier sr civilian,
can once look upon his face aud ever after
feel anything like distrust The love Of the
Army for him is a passion. IT, you ask why
! it is because he is a true man, as well as o
brave and sliillful general.
He combines the highest attributes Of hu-
mainly with the highest qualities Of the SOL
| diar Self is laid on the altar Of duty. God
and his country are with him. Are not the
| plainest men able to see this? Whilst this
| is the case. detraCtion must hurl her arrows
! at him in vain. His name with the Army is
a tower Of strength. The very mention Of it
is received with thunders Of applause. 'What
! has he done p is sometimes aske with asne +.
But that question is nor simply impcrtinent.
| The veterans know what he has done. They
remember the seven days fight, the consum-
mate skill which kept eighty thousand men
at bay, saved his army, and left thirty thou
sand dead and wounded ON the Geld, lIis-
tory will do Justice to this exploit scarcely
ever eqnalIed never exceeded in the annals
of military achievements.
With Lincoln then at the head Of the State,
and Mcclellan in command Of the Army, if
tie people are but true to the Government,
and to the holy cause for which we are COM
batting. VIC shall, by Gods good hlessin :,
soon sec tho boastngs Of the enemy silenced.
his armies defeated, and the Stars and Stripes
as aforntilne. will wave tliumphantIy over
Our entire country.