The New York herald., 1862-12-11

WASHINGTON Cny, d. c.. May II, 1852 !
Major General GERag h. MctiELI4AN, Commanding Army
OF the Potomac, be,ore Richmond
Your despatch 10 the President asking for reinforce
ments beer received and carefully considered. The
President s willing the capital entirely
and IL believed that If this prudent 1t would
require more time TO effect junction between your
army and that Of the Rappahannock, by the way
Of the Potomac aud York rivers, than by and march
In order therefore, the strength Of tho at
tack upon Richmond ut tho earliest possible moment
Gen Mcdowell has been ordered - march upon that city
by the shortest route. He is ordered-keepng himself
always in position 70 cover the capital from al possible
attackso to to put his loft wing in conmuni
cation with your right, and instructed 10 co-ope
rate establish this communication pos
Richmond, il Is believed that this communica-
ton can be safely established, either north or
you win be able to prevent the main body Of
the enemys forces from leaving Richmond and falling
10 force upon General Mcdowell me WI,
copy OF the instructions 10 Major General Mcdowell
With this The specific task assigned 70 his command
has been to provide against danger 10 the capital OF
the nation At your Call for renforcenents he is
forward operate in the reduction u Richmond
but charged In attempting this not TO the city
Of Washington you will give orders, either before
or after your junction, which keep him out Of position
TO this city. You and he will communicate with
each other by telegraph otherwise frequently
may be necessary for efficient co operation
When General Mcdowell is in position On your right,
his supplies must be drawn from West Point and you
will instruct yoar sta officers TO he prepared TO supply
him by that route.
The President directs that General Mcdowell retain the
command the Department Of the Rappah and Of
the forces with which he moves forward.
= ''''' = hnwlN N. STANTON, secretary Of war.
SECRETARY STANTON TO GENERAL M'powELL.
/ WAR DEPARTMENT., I
wAsBNeros CRY, D. G., May IL, 1862.
To Major General McDowsLI, Commanding Department Of
GkSrnAL-Upon being joined by shields division. you
will move upon Richmond by the general route of the
Richmond and Fredericksbnrg railroad, co operating
with the forces under General Mcclellan now threatening
Richmond from the line Of the famunkey ard York
inn IN hltSha
communication between your loft wing and the right
wing Of General Hcleln you will hold yourself always
In such position 10 the capital OF the nation
against sudden dash by any large body OF the rebe!
forces
Cen Mcclellan will be furnished with copy or these
structons and will directed to hold himself in readi
establish communication with left and ~
Rcbmond ana ,hrowinc ,tssir unon y,ar coamn bsfre
junction between the two armies elected copy OF
his instructions in regard to the employment Of your
EDWIN NJ STANTON. Secretary Of War
THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE ARMY TO GENERAL
KDowBLL.
WAeHrSsTos April so, 1862.
Major General MCDOWELL, commanding Department OF
GkNKxAl-The secretary of War has given authority
TO inform you that you occupy fredericksburg with
such force your judgment be necessary TO hold
for defensive purposes but not with view % make
Inspector General, United States Army.
SECRETARY STANTON TO GENERAL MD0wELL.
wAmlScIoS, April 23, 1862.
Major General MCDOWELL. Aqua Creek
The President directs that you should not throw your
the Rappahannock at present. but that you
should get your bridges and transportation oil ready and
EDWIN N. STANTON. ssretary Of War.
SECRETARY srAxroS TO GENERAL x'DovELI.
WASHINGTON, May "a, 1862.
In view Of the operations Of the enemy on the line OF
General Banks the President thinks that the whole force
you designate 70 move from Fredericksburg should not
he away and he therefore directs that brigade
In addition TO the designated 70 leave at fredsrcks
burg, should be left there this brigade 70 be the least
EDWIN n. STANTON, Secretary Of War.
General Mcclellan testified the Of his having re-
ceived the following dcspatches.-
GENERAL n'DowBLL TO GENERAL a'cLELLAs.
HxADouAxlxRs, DsrAErnKsr or THE RArrAHANock,
MANASSAS, june IL, 1862. !
Of Virginia. before Richmond
The delay Of Major General Banks relieve the division
Of my command IN the valley beyond the time had cal
culated win prevent my joining you with the remain
der Of the troops am 70 take below st early day
way Please do the favor 10 place i. that II may
be In position TO join the others they come down from
Tredericksburg. IRWIN MCDOWELL,
Major General Commanding.
GENERAL xDowxLL TO GENERAL MCCLELLAN.
JUNE 10, 1862.
Major General MCCLELLAN, Commanding department Of
Virginia, before Richmond
For the third time ordered 10 Join you, and hope
this time TO get through In view Of the remarks made
with reference 70 my leaving you and not joining you be
coming from you that subject wish say 60 with
the greatest satisfaction, and hope 20 arrive with my
main body in time to be Of service Mccall goes IN ad.
vance by water will be with you in ton days with the
remainder by Fredericksburg. IRWIN MCDOWELL,
Mayor General Commanding.
O. BY Gen. McIowel-Did you frequently and daily SEQ
General Mcdowell when he Fairfax Court House in
March last aud especially the OF the counter
march OF the troops from that place TO Aexandria9
What was his conditi TO sobrictyP Al Gene
raj Mcdowell in March last Fairfax Court House. and
also on the day when the troops ordered back
Alexandria He In his usual condition. and entirely
free from the effect Of intoxicating liquor have known
General Mcdowell for nearly twenty yeare, and have
known him as one who entirely absaned from any wines
or spirtuous liquors and think from tea and oof
fee know that s the reputation be bears among all
who know him. / can imagine nothing absurd than
the charge OF his being under the influence Of uor
that time any time
q by tho Court--S&ate whether General Mcdowell
under your command at the time OF your movements
| IRON the Potomac TO the peninsula2 Ale was.
o-what orders were given by you 10 Mcdowell having
reference TO the movements 10 tho peninsula, and how
did such orders affect the plan or the movement OF tho
Army Of the Potomscs Any orders were for General
Mcdowell 10 embark his corps upon the return of the
then engaged in carrying troops and after
having hts whole command embarked TO report 10 me for
further orders Fortress Monroe or wherever might
happen to be at the time The intention was TO move
that corps as unit by the York Severn river accord
ing TO circumstances that movement being an essential
part Of tho plan Of tho campaign
o-were these orders ever changed by You or others
! higher in authority; co. how' A-They were not
changed by me- but by the President Of the United States
When was in front Of Yorktown, with considerable
portion Of the army under re, received the rst nt.
masop Of auv Inapt, IN ahanoe tbe NJ