The New York herald., 1862-03-13

The SPIEsDID STRATEGY OF MCCIEILAN.-The
abolition sheets are up in arms against General
Mcclellan because he did not knock his head
like mad bull against the batteries Of Manas-
sas, or did not intercept the retreat of the rebel
army from It's stronghold. But we hold that
Mcclellan has done far better thing than
either BY his mastery combinations he has
compelled the evacuation of the important
position held by the rebel army without firing
shot or losing man. To prevent the retreas
of a vigilant general like Joe Johnston was
not on the cards. But to force him from his
Notifications and compel him either to accept
battle in fair field, or to demoralize his army
by an ignominious fight, is something to be
proud of; and this Mcclellan has achieved. By
his skilful movements he has done more damage
to the rebel army than it would have suffered
in bloody battle, and he has done infinitely
more harm to the cause of the rebellion than
if he had killed ten thousand Of the enemy and
lost an equal number of his own troops.
The object Of the war is to put down the rc-
bellion, and not to infict any barbarous ven
geanco II that can be done better, or even
equally we'll with little loss of life there is none
but the most blood-thirsty fanatic and rcvolu-
ZIONIST would desire to see it accomplished by
human slaughter, especially when it is recol-
lectcd that tie brave defenders Of the Union
and the constitution must fall, as we'll as the
insurgents, who have been dupcd by their lead
ers, and deserve commiserstion more than
blind hate.
The President fully recognizes the merits Of
Mcclellan, whom, in his order, he designates
"the General-in-C Chief" He expresses his high
confidence in him by entlusting him with the
momentous command in person which is to de-
termii.e the fate of the rebellion in one decisive
battle There is nothing eilectual done till the
insprgent Army Of the Potomac is annihilated
by dispersion. If that is achieved the insurrcc-
ton is virtually oycrthrown. To cause it
10 retreat without fighting is the heaviest
blow he could inlict ON it, and prepares the
way for it. complete destruction should it wait
for battle in any part of Virginia, or for total
dcmorelization and ruin should i fly to the cot
ton States without tufning around to face the
pursuing foe. In any case now destruction
awaits it. What has Fremont the abolition
UtueTNt, uOuC to cuutic uiLl w puoIC It1NVl
Nothing but mischief. When IIallcck took the
icns in Missouri everything was psy-turry.
Soon the rebels were driven from the State by
the new commander, and now they are in o fair
way of being driven out Of Arkansas. This
was achieved by the plans Of Mcclellan The
brilliant strategy by which the rebels were
forced to cvacuaie Bowling Green, Nashville
aud Columbus, and by which Kentucky and
Tennessee are restored 10 the Union is all from
the brain Of Mcclellan. Tie same genius is re-
vcslcd IN the compulsory evacuation by the III
surgcns OF Leeeburg, Aqua creek, Cen!reville,
Mamassas and the whole line of the Upper and
Lower Potomac. Mr.. Lincoln is not q general
himself, but he has deep insight into human
character, and knows enough to select the best
man for General-in-Chief Hitherto pas. events
have proved him right, and we have no doubt
that the coming events which now cast their
shadows before will prove him right to the final
Issue Of The struggle.