The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-07-16
From mcCIeIIan's Army.
HEADQUARTERS McCLELLAN's ARMY,l
T,,lv Efk 1850

HEADQUARTERS McCLELLAN's ARAY,l
July 9th, 1862.
FRIEND ALLEE:-The accompanying order
will inform you, in fewer words than my
limited time will permit me to tell, what has
becn Transporting here during the past few
days. There is not the slightest exaggera.
ton in It. Our loss was very severe, while
that OF the enemy even exceeded ours. We
certainly lost 1900 in killed, wounded and
missing, while the enemy's loss did not fall
short OF 10000 We repu,sed them in ev-
cry attack which they made upon us and
brove them back, and succeeded in bringing
our numerous train OF wagons safely through.
1t is regarded by military men as the great
est movement, in concept ion and execution,
Of modern warfare. We are now secure in
position, and are daily receiving reinfo
meats. Our gunboats last night captured
the rebel gunboat "Teaser," which was com.
ing down from Richmond, on reconnaissance.
Beauregard's army, or principal portion Of
it, have arrived at Richmond, and participa-
ted in the late heavy engagements. Their
force is estimated at near two hundred thou
sand men. Want OF time prevents me from
entering into details. will close by telling
you that the 4th was duly observed by the
Army OF the Potomac, national salute was
fired at the headquarters OF each army corps
commander, the troops drawn up In line un.
der arms and inspected by the Major General
Commanding while the bands played the
national airs. Dixie" &C. The Sentinel
comes and receives hearty welcome.
Yours, &C., f
G. A. G.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC,l
Camp near Harrison's Landing, Va,
July 4th, 1862
Soldiers of the Army Of the Potopaaci
| Your achievements OF the last ten davs
have illustrated the valor and endurance oi
the American Soldier! Attacked by vastly
superior forces, and without hope Of rein
forcements, you have succeeded in changing
your base Of operations by a flank move
ment, always regarded as the most hazar
dous of military expedients, You have sa-
we'd all your material, all your trains, and all
your guns, except few lost in battle, taking
in return guns and colors from the enemy
Upon your march you have been assailed day
after day with desperate fury by men Of the
same race and nation, skilllully massed and
led; and under every disadvantage of mum
bers, and necessarily of position also, you
have in every conflict beaten back your foes
with enormous slaughter. Your conduct
ranks you among tn. celebrated armies OF
history. No one will now question that
each OF you may always say with pride: II
belonged to the Army of the Potomac!"--
You have reached this new base, complete
in organization and unimpaired IN spirit
The enemy may at any moment attack you
We are eSSpIepared to receive them. | have
personally established your lines. Let them
come, and we will convert their repulse into
a final defeat. Your Government is strength
ening you with the resources of great peo-
pie.
On this our Nations Birthday we declare
to our foes, who are rebels ag INST the best
interests of mankind, that this Army shall
enter the Capital Of their so-cdled Confed.
eracy; that onr Natiopal Constitution shall
prevail; and that the Ufsnp which can alone
insure internal peace and external security
to each State must and shall be preserved,
cost what it may in time, treasure and blood
GEO. B. MCCLELLAN,
Major General Commanding