New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-24
LAVAL vIRGINIAN ON GENERAL
wADsWORTH.

Till Va. who sat for seme time In the last Con-
,rass and who has had excellent opportunities
"a form correct estimate OF the character OF
ths Rsbellou and the value Of the Union, has
recently addressed to Mr.. Dewey of Mt Kscc
. Latter Of which we are allowed to publish
the following extract.
The hearty appreciation Of the Union cand
date of New-York by the loyal citizens of The
Old Dominion may serve to counterbalance the
malignant abuse with which he is being daily
bouored 10 the REASONABLE speeches Of the Sc
csssion sympathizers of the Empire State
We commend the letter of Mr.. Upton 10 the
deluded men who follow the lead OF HoraIio
Seymour, and accept as gospel the ut'eranee' Oh
John Van Buren,: 80.
MIR. UPTON TO MIR. DEWEY.
uyroN's HIL, Va, Oct p, 1867
Dy.r SIN. You desired me 10 put in writing the
opinions / expressed recently while IN your Guy
with regard TO Gen. Wadsworth, and take the hrS'
leisure after my return home, to comply with your
request. My acquaintance with Gen. Wadswortn
originated from the accident OF his having had bis
headquarters, for many months, at the place from
which now date this lotter-my own dwelling
which in truth be may be said 10 have recapinred
from tue Rebels, since he was the frat man TO come
90 70 the liil, ami into the house when they were
driven out. While in command at this post, where
lie had a most difficult and trying task 10 perform,
lie exhibited much wisdom, and tempered the firm
pess Of bis command with much kindness and
Sorbearance that be won the confidence and respect
of the citizens Of Fairfax, and have heard come
of them, who were among tie bittereet Rebels
express feelings Of respect, and even affection for
him, which no subsequent events OF this wreiched
Rebellion are likely TO efrace. To understand
the condition of things in this vicinity at the period
OF bis occupation il must be remembered that We
we're then, rs we have been since, upon detachable
land sometimes in possession Of the National forces
and sometimes in that of the Rebels, and tbat, by
reason OF this. the country had been pretty thor
oughly CLEANED. When the Rebels fell back there
went with them good many men from my neigh.
borhood who were ignorant and deluded as TO the
cause OF the and TIE true character Of tie
Yankees and Lincolnites," but who lad never
taken up arms some Of these left destitute families
behind them, and there were thcn-as, alas there
will DO this coming Winier-many cases of sickness
and restitution among women and children. ldese
cases Gen. Wsdsworth inquired into and relieved so
Tar % possible: to give two iRstsncee out OF many
which nigh, be relsled-one man left q wife and
ten children--the mother was taken sick and the
children were starving; Gen. Wsdsworth cent -four
and provisions from his own stores 70 this family and
eOnirved to get word OF invitation beyond our lines to
the father to return home which be ddn time to soohe
the last hours OF his DYING wife and parent this
man has been ever sirce al home, and IL good
IL, fl.aSo -
who had been violent in denonncing all Yankees
lbut who speaks now in she warmest praise Of Gen.
W., who had fed without other cause than u con-
scious completely with the Rebels, and whose wife
vas near her confinement, while his aged mother
was on her deathbed. Gen. Wadsworth sent for
him also in time to assuage the distress Of bs family.
III addition to these kind Offices among the suffering
and sortow stricken be has been successfu in effect
ing numerous exchanges OF political or state prison
eis as they are called, which his eose scrutiny into
the condition o. persons heIeabout enabled him 10
do without prejudice TO The Government. Indeed,
30 thoroughly did lie enter into the duties Of biz po
sion verify believe he is better acquainted At this
moment with Tie personnel OF Fairfax County than
l. who have lived here nearly thirty years. After
Pope's disaster, Gen. Griffin, who was temporarily
~ command Of this post inquired Of me AZ to what
Union ir,n there were near the Rebel lDes with
whom 10 could establish Communication; gave him
the besi Information could, but advised him 10 tee-
graph tie inquiry 10 Gen. Wadsworth.
The President with sagscity which has seldom
failed Lm. found tha, in Gen. Wadsworth lie had q
man OF iudust-y and administrative capacity, and
accordingly transferred him TO field Of larger ute-
fulness; bat, to this day, when any wrong y done
them by the troops, tie inhabitants Of my Deigbor-
hood say: "Ah, this wouldn; be 70 II we had Gen.
Wsdsworih here"
with regard TO public policy in accordance with
my own views detracts nothing from his merit in my
estimation; in one great point we are in perfect
sccord-he is earnest TO put down this Rebellion.
Loyal people Of the Border States look upon such
men as their true friends and while tbey slc bearing
tho bruut OF the strife they deere at least The sas-
faction Of feeling that their sacrifices and suferngs
ere not 70 be finally crowned by disinembered Re-
pebc. The choice Of civil officers at this period
eanno, but have potent Influence upon tue destiny
of the nation the Rebels felt this in the election OF
Vance o. Governor Of North Carolina. II pray God
for tue snccess everywhere Of earnest men rather
1bsa such as at this late hour of the Rebellion, per-
-sla ia holding up the Constitution Of the United
States rs the shield and bucker of those VINO have
trampled IL under their feet
=, Nosy ttuy yours CHAs. n ufIoN