Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-17

a. n1adrel Thsusani Soldiers ID
Great Grief.
ApfHCTlS0 lNtRRyiRW WlTa
BURNSIDE.
The General Departs Amid the AZ.
claims and Tears Of His Hon.

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Especial Dispatches to the New York Herald
HsADqu Asrsss, ARxy OF ras PSrenAc3
wsnentoo, Nov. loth.
Modern history has not furnished .
more thrilling and affecting scene than
that OF Mo CleIlan's farewell TO his army, |
which We have witnessed here to-day.
The circumstances under which he
leaves his gallant soldiers, and their love
for him, have served to render the occs-
sion one OF surpassing interest. More
than a hundred thousand soldiers are 10
treat criet tonight. Their accomplish
ed. patriotic, and beloved General, uLder
whom they have fought 80 many s"c
ces.fui battles, has been superseded III
comm and OF the Army OF the Potomac.
Shall they no longer be allowed TO hight
under the guidance Of their ever veto
rious lcaderi Tho order OF the Iresl.
den, depr,ves them Of the privilege, ana
| 9th Mcclellan himself, they acknowi
edge the Chief Magistrates supreme sn'
| thOrity,
rHE NEWS OF M'CLELLAN's REMOVAL AT
HEADQUARTERS.
II was nearly midnight on F'riday,the
7th inst when Gen. Buckingham hand
ed the order Of the President to General
Mcclellan relieving him from command
Of the Amy Of the Potomac, and di-
recting him TO report at Trenton, N. }.
1t was entirely unexpected by every
body here.
Had he remained in command Gener-
al Mcclellan would undoubtedly soon
have won 81 rious victory over the
rebel army. Our troops were never 10
better condition than they are now, new
er more DEVOTED to Mcclellan, and new
er more anxious to eight under his lead.
ershp, and determined to crush the re-
beIion with one grand decisive blow.
IL felt 40 confident" he said, in q touch
| ing tone, s'lhat we would have been vic
| torious." And vo ell deeply sympa
| ,hized with the General in tnis express
ion Of regret.
The Pre,ident's order appointed Maj.
| Gen. Burnside to McCcllan's late COM
mand. Mcclellan had an IN ervlew With
Burnside, when the sorrowiIl iEtelll-
pence was disclosed. 1t is difficult to
decide which was the most Affected
| Mcclellan to leave the noble men who
had grown up to be intrepid soldiers
under him, or Burnside TO assume the
fearful responsibilities which we're thrs
unexpectedly placed upon him. Tears
coursed down McCelIan's classic !ea
lures, and Burnside, with his stout and
heavy frame, grieved Ike a sorrowi"g
child. There they sat and wcpt. Both
have always been warm personal friends.
they have lived and labored in the
walks of civil life together, in the same
establishment, and, With patriotic fee.-
,ngs In common with each other and us
all, have fought for the Union beneath
The silken folds OF the same beloved
banner. Burnside was At A,st disposed
to decline assuming the command but,
in view of the position Of affairs, with
The army confronting the enemy in the
field, be was induced TO rellnquish his
personal considerations with the hope OF
promoting the public good. Mcclellan
is we'll pleased with his successor.
Burnside is splendid fellow. 'He will
do better" said Mcclellan, ethan nine
ont OF ten may suppose. lie has sound
sense and Integrity Of purpose, and
where these qualities are combined sue
cess is certain" Mcclellan has request
ed his officers to give Burnside their
cordial cooperation and support.
After receiving the order relieving
him from command, Gen. Mcclellan sat
down to write few farewell words to
his soldiers. How difficult task. He
dictated the first few lines to Maj. Webb,
and then wrote the last few lines with
his own hand. They ere beautiful, ap-
prop,ia,c, and affectionate words:
| [Gen. McClelau's forewcIl address We
have already publish ed.-Eo. DEMOCRAT
! AND News.
This farewell address was not read to
the troops until this morning.
So at midnight OIL Friday Mcclellan
had gracefully sheatbed his sword, and
Burnside assumed command.
THE EFFECT ON HIS OFFICERS.
On Saturday tho mournfal news VA.
known throughout headquarters. Iii,
: staff officers were not less amazed thar
Mcclellan vas himself. There was no
1 single officer who could comprehend
). the meaning, or rather the justice Of til,
matter. In answer to inquiries pro
I pounded to himself, Mcclellan simpI,
! said, "All l know abont it is that re
ceived the order, dated on the 7th, i'm
media'ely after the results OF the Stat,
I elections were announced"
' Saturday was gloomy day abou
!. these headquarters. Mcclellan Vas clos
i eted all day with Burnside, uufold,n,
to him all his plans OF the campaign
He has been giving all The iuforma,io,
and snggestions within mis- pc wer to ia
sure the success o. our army under tn,
leadership ofthe new commander. Tn,
, whole VI Yesterday was devoted to III,
purpose. When he had given him hi
.. plans, Mcclellan signified his iuten,io,
Of leaving the field Immediately, 10 re-
port at Trenton, in compliance With tb,
order. burnside, reluctant to pat with
him so soon, urged him to remain a III.
lie longer-tbe interest Of the country
demanded that be should. "W.l." aid
Mcclellan, to some officers around him
; NJ! remain just as long q. Burn. wants
, me-" mo you WON'T replied Burn.
' side. "for if you do you will remain with
US altogether" Every hody felt that yes.
tetday was q very unsat,a.acta,v So