The New York herald., 1862-11-12
WCLELLAW'S FAREWELL.
His Address to the Army of
the Potomac.
CLOSING SCENES ON TIE FIELD.
AfFECTIONATE ADiEU TO HIS TROOPS.
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Grand Ovation to Their Late
Commander.
Tbs TRIP FROM WARRENT0N TO TRENTON
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'Stand by burnside as You Have Stood by Ne
and All Will be Well,"
&c. &C.. &c.
Tbs TRIP FROM wARRENToN TO TRENTON.
HxADQUARIERs, ARMY OF THE Potomac,
..t.,s WARRENToN. Nov. 10. 1869.

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sf+ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoroMAcl I
. tsr}. .4 alt.'s. WARRENr0N, Nov. 10, 1862 :
Modern history has not furnished more thrilling and
a0ectng than that Of McCleans farewell to his
Asmy, which we have witnessed here To-day The cir
cumsances under which he leaves his gallant soldiers
md their ovo for him, have served render the occa
sion one d SURPRISING interest. More than hundred
thousand soldiers in great grief tonight Ihoir
accomplished, patriotic and beloved General, under
whom thcy have fought many successful battles has
been superseded in command Of the Army Of the Potomac
shall they longer be allowed Fight under tho guild.
AnCe Of their victorious leaerf The order Of tho
President deprives them Of the privilege and, with
Mcclellan himself they acknowledge tho Chief Magis.
trate's saprcme authority.
= MK SIws M'clElLAN's REMOVAL AT nxApouA ARrxRs
~ Nwas iearly midnight Friday, tho 7th inst. when
6enera Buckingham handed the order OF the President
General Mcclellan relieving him from command Of the
Army of the Potomac and directing him to report at
Trenton, New Jersey. IL entirely unexpected by
everybody here.
Had he remained in snd Gerera! McClelan would
undoubtedly have soon have glorious victory over
the rebel army Cur troops were Eeyer in better copd
tion than they devoted 10 Mcclellan
and never moro anxious to tight his leadership
and determined to crush the rebellion with grand
decisive blow. 81 felt conhdent'' hc SAID,
N . touching tone, "that would have been
victorious" And al deeply sympa,hized with the
General in this expression Of regret.
The Residents order app Major General Burnside
TO hcC1el!an's late command. Mcclellan had an in,ne
dsa,e interview with Burnside, when the sorrowfu intel
hgence disclosed 1t IS difficult to decide which was
she more aTected-McCelan, to leave the noble men
who had grown up 10 be intrepid soldiers under
aim, or Burnside, to assume the fearful respsnsi-
cfedly cad
him. Tears courscd down McClcans classic features,
and Burnside with his and heavy frame greved like
sorrowing child. There they wept. Both have
always been warm pers nal friends. They have lived
and abored in the walks OF civil life together in the
nmc establishment and, with patriotic feelings in com
mon with each other and all, have fought for the
Union beneath the sken folds Of same beloved BAN
ner. Burnside was at FIRST disposed to decline as
sumng the command but, in view OF the position OF
snairs, with tho army confronting tho enemy in
she Held, he was induced TO relinqush personal
considerations with the hope Of promoting the pubbiic
good. Mcclellan is well pleased with his Burn
side splendid fellow. HE will better - said Nc.
Cclan, ethan nine out Of ten may suppose. He has
seund sense and integrity Of purpose and where these
qualities aro combined is certain" Mcclellan
aas requested his officers to give Burnside their cordial
cooperation and support.
After receiving the order relieving him from command
General Mcclellan down to write few farewell words
% his soldiers. How difficult .ass He die tated the
arst few lines to Major Webb ard then wrote the last
lev lines with his own hand. They beautiful, appro
PIRATE and anect,orate words
x'cLELLAX's rARSwEIL ADDRESS.
HEADQUARTERS, Army or THE PoroxAc I
AMP NEAR RrcroRrowS, Va, Nov 1862. !
OvyIcKrs SOLDIERS Army or THE PoroNac:-
An order Of the President dcvoves upon Major General
Burnside the command of this army.
In parting from You cannot express the love and graft
tsde l bear TO you. As an army you have grown up
under my care. In you have never found doubt
ooldness. The battles you have fought under my
nand will proudly live in our nations history. The
glory you have achieved our mutual pers and fatgues
The graves Of our comrades fallen in battle and by
disease the broken forms Of those whom wounds and
sickness have dsabiedths strongest associations which
can exist among meu--unite US still by an ndssouble
se We shall ever be comrades in supporting the cons
cation Of country and the nationality Of its people,
GEO. B. MCCLELLAN,
Major General United Statos Army.
This farewell address vas read IN the troops until
this morning.
50 at midnight on Friday Mcclellan had gracefully
speathed his sword, and Burnside assumed command.
EFFECT ON HIS OFFICERS.
On Saturday the mournful news known throughout
headquarters His star officers were not less amazed
than Mcclellan himself There was not single on
who could comprehend the meaning rather the JUS
sce the natter In to inquiries propounded
himself. Mcclellan simply said, Gan know about IL is
shat received the order dated on tho 7th Immediately
after the results OF the State elections announced"
Saturday was gloomy day about these headonarters'
Mcclellan coscted all day with Burnside, unfolding
70 him all his plans OF the campaign He has been giving
al the Information suggestions within his power TO
Insure the Of army under the leadership OF its
usw commander. The whole Of yesterday was devoted
90 that purpose. When he had given him his plans,
Mcclellan signined his intention or leaving the ncd imme
diaely 70 report ~ Trenton IN compliance with the
order Burnside, reluctant TO part with him soon
urged him to remain little ongerthc interest Of the
country demanded that he should. "we', said McCel
Tan TO ocers around him, am remain just as lonl
- Burn wants me-" ono you wonr,- replied Burnside
"for you do you will remain with altogether, Every
body felt that yesterday very unsatisfactory sun
day. Sorrow, disappointment and doubt were depicted
On every countsnance Throughout the day officers KEEP
themselves In their tents Headquarters looked dsma
end deserted.
n'oIxLIAs's rARKwEtL OFFICERS.
On sunday evening most touching scene took place
Ater having concluded his arrangements with Burnside
Mcclellan sent invitation 70 all his owl
sian officers. requesting them 10 ccme int
his tent al uine o'clock thai evening
20 drink glass cf wine with him before he should b.
shsm all adieu. They appeared In full uniform srg
log nre blazing within the enclosure formed sy th
hsadquarter tcuts The officers assembling IN IN
court Mcclellan stood just inside the door Of his ma,
quse the curtains a which parted and throwa u
On either side. Promptly At thc appointed hou
Mis- sta6 ofncers approached. He grasped eac
warmly BY the hand, aud, with . Kindly word
ushered hin inside. The tent was soon crowd
Cd 70 n stmsx limit and many were csmpeie
20 remain outside Among them we're number Of ON
cars from different divisions a the army, particuIa
e,sods Of the General who haA to seek psrsuus
sntsrv,ev vuh him before be should leave the Geld
mev parcpaed In the interesting and sslema scsps ina
sssued. The vino was pcoduosd and The glasses wc
suupiscd Tho largo log nrc IN front of the Zen
-'usatlv usninssed N cOusL N'sss = Ssl