The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-07-23
From mcCIeiinn,s Army.
HEADoUAETER Rs ARMT OF THE PoToMAo,l
HARRIsoS's LANDISa, July, 8, 1862.


HARRIsoS's LANDING, July, 8, 1852.
FRIExD ALLES:-Yesterday the Army Of
the Potomac was thrown into high s'ale Of
excitement, by the arrival Of President Lin
coin, his coming was q complete surprise to
every one, not excepting General Mcclellan,
and it is question OF doubt, whether or not,
the capture Of JEFF DAVIS and his entire Cab
met would have created as much stir in the
camps as did the unceremonious but not un-
welcome visit Of the President; be was ac-
by the Assistant Secretary of
War, Watson, and Col. +. P. Blair. As soon
as he arrived at this place he informed Gen.
Mcclellan Of this fact and invited the Gen.
eral to visit him on board the Ariel, the
steamer whibh carried him up the James
river to this point. Gen. Mcclellan, accom-
panied by his staff, at once started to the
"Landing" and was soon on board the Ariel,
the President FASTENED to meet him and re-
turned the Generals greeting with a hearty
shake OF the hand and saying, "God bless you
General, am glad to see you WE'LL" After
mutual congratulations the entire party pass
ed into the cabin OF the Ariel, where refresh
ments had been already prepared, but as this
visit OF the President was one of business and
not Of pleasure, little time was occupied In
discussing the quality Of what was spread on
the table OF the Ariel. The President, Gen.
Mcclellan and a favored few, soon withdrew
to more retired part Of the steamer when
the important engagements OF the past lew
days were talked over, as WELL as their
cause and results, the general plan oil the
campaign was also subject of their consld-
Grafton, important suggestions were made
and plan for the future agreed upon which
win insure a mutual understanding and unity
of action as we'll as Of purpose on the part ot
both. disclosure at this moment OF what
transpired, in detail, would not only be highly
improper but injurious to the cause. Suffice
to say, cloud had evidently been lifted from
the mind Of the President and close observ-
er would resdily detect the change from
doubt to confidence which had taken place
in the countenance Of the President.
Those who profess to know all that trans
pires in this world and who are regarded as
the knowing ones" will probably on hearing
of this impromtu council Of war shake their
heads and look wise, some will assign this
others that, as the object Of the Presidential
trip, but on the part Of all such wise ones it
is mere conjecture. After everything in re
gard to the future had been arranged, the
President expressed desire to go on shore
and visit the troops even those ION picket" F"
horses were at once ordered for the entire
party which was soon mounted and making
its way towards the left flank Of the Army
Of the Potomac, SO as to pass along from
left to right, the President was mounted on
one Of General McClellan's fine horses
"Daniel Webster" or as the General faml-
iarly calls him "Dan;" however much may
be justly said in praise Of the good qualities
of "Honest Abe" as patriot statesman, &c,
| am certain that every one who has ever
seen him on horse back will agree with me
in saving that he presents anything but a
handsome appearance as an equestrian,-
They first visited the corps d'armee OF that
} old hero Gen. Sumner, who accompanied the
President along the lines, the troops were
drawn up IN battle array and received their
Commander in Chief" with the most deaf
: ening cheers, while the bands played "Hail
to the Chief" salute Of artillery was also
: fred, the party then passed along the line
: held by Gen. Keys corps, it was while pass
: ing along this line that, in response to the
loud and hearty welcome OF the troops, the
President halted and after dismounting
= Jumped up on the rude breast Of log
q and addressed the troops, he first satisfied
g himself that his lootipg was firm and thel
e said, ''Now three cheers" to which the sol
a diers espondei with will, he then made
! ,ew remarks Of which the following is tn
Substance: sH
"SoLDIERs: # euer had any, lhave n
70 doubts no,e, did not come to make you
~ speech, l only came to satisfy myself, but
cannot allow the present opportunity to pas
70 without thanking you for your noble an
= patriotic conduct throughout the severe con
;, flicts you have SO lately passed through, 1t
; but an evidence Of the noble impulses whic
n- fills each of your bosoms. | have no teal
as TO the future. am certain tfat You wi
T. be led to victory. Your look OF contidenc
ne and your fine appearance speaks more ,ha
words can tell Your deeds Of valor as show
do in the bloody battles Of the past few weel
can not now be properly estimated, it is de
"A tined for history to give each and all of yo
~ the glory which you deserve"
ao This short but interesting address vi
v we'll received and amid the cheers of Il
e- soldiers the President mounted his Stet
ld and continued his tour Of inspection. Notl
d. ing worthy of note occurred as he rode alol
:: the lines of Porter, Franklin and Heintze
man. He was presented to the different D
VI vision Commanders amorg whom none bore
NJ more soldierlike and natal, appearance tb
ty did Gems. Hooker and Kearney; the ioiin
might we'll he called model warrior Il
only in appearance but in conduct, the latt
is equally soldier but with more dash; IL
or probably can be accounted for from the "a
= Of his having been in the Cavalry service
= many years previous to the breaking out
the war. One cannot but recall some pictt
ose Of some ancient warrior as he beholds ke
~ o ney, with but one arm, as he gallops back a
o." forth along his lines. he is certainly tt
Of soldier.
are The President made good bis remark re
nd tive to satisfying himself he actually inspc
! ed every regiment in the army Of the 20
w mac oven going to the "outer picket" al
tiy completing his tour. the party returned
the the boat at9a late hour, the President be-
c+;.coJ 'rat;.ad o.rIv This mornin0 he .