The New York herald., 1862-11-14
NC L L A NJ.
Enthusiastic Demonstration at Trenton
In Honor Of the Hero.
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Spontaneous Tribute of Respect
and Admiration.
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Speech Of General Mcclellan TO
the People.
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PATRIOTIC ADVICE TO HIS FELLOW CITIZENS.
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General Mcclellan Proposed for the
United States Senate,
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PATRIOTIC ADVICE TO HIS FELLOW CITIZENS.

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the citizens Trenton poned yesterday OH account
| Of the weather, took place this evening.
The General with exception Of drive this morn
ing, kept himself entirely within DOORS He has seen pu'
few persons only account Of desiring rest ana
Quiet after the fatgues OF few days but from
attending to matters that would not admit Of delay.
Last evening large collected in and around the
hotel hopes OF seeing the General notwithstandng
rained hard and tho night very disagreeable but
when they heard his ish to have the AFFAIR post
poned they dispersed without mnrmur, evidently not
wishing 10 force upon him anything that would prove
annoying uncomfortable.
There many strangers in the city. VINO nave come
from all parts OF the country have lock, nothing
more the youthful and fayorte general Many arrived
to- day, andhe excitement during all day was not o
boisterous character but stil very marked, showing
determination on part Of all to prove TO the General
| their confidence in and affection for him.
As early six O'Clock the crowd began 70 assemble,
and by seven the front Of the State Street House
was perfect Jam Every window was occupied oy the
fair daughters of Trenton and the surrounding country
Cheers were called for given and over again with
hearty good will for General Mcclellan All felt the in
sration Of the moment and that they were showing TO
him their appreciation Of his great military talents ms
answering patriotism, and his conduct ~ man.
Durinp the afternoon dcputation OF the citizens OF
Newark waited upon and were received by the General
and all went away prcpossessed in his favor as every
one is who with him. body OF one thousand
coming this evening with band OF music out from
| some cause they gave up the idea.
AT nine O'Clock the Trenton Cornet Band under the
able leadership Of Mr. X. Accurg, arrived in front Of
the hotel and opehed the ssenade by performing most
admirably arst potpourri from the opera Of "Puri-
| ,ani;'' second, pot pourri OF national airs
After the performance Of the second piece TO the SAILS
faction Of an present. Andrew butcher ESQ.,, exspeaker
Of the House oil Representatives OF New Jersey came
forward to Introduce General Mcclellan TO the assembled
multitude.
As soon the General appeared at the front oil the
Hotel he was greeted with the most tumultuous ap-
plause Cheer followed cheer throughout the entire
square ladies waved their handkerchicfs and joined in
the applause It with the greatest difficulty that
any kind Of order could restored When the cheering
was hut partially checked Mr. butcher addressed the
| thusiastic throng:-
SPEECH or MR.. BUTCHER.
Nv FELLOW CnuENs-We have met TO show our ro-
pect for the Commander Of the Army e the Potomac
No words OF mine hcghten your enthusiasm or in
crease our conddcuce OF admiration OF General Nc
Clcllan superseded in the important and responsible
command w lately held, We still have the same
,,u6deuce in the hero Of 50 many hard fought
battles we ever had. | cannot recount bis ser
vices and mention his many hard fought battles
vet YOU vii! pardon me aluding least two
sions upon which he national capital IN Juiy
1851 when by the and demorala,icn OF our army
The capital was danger, the President called him u
command the Army OF the Potomac. By hs ability,
skin and indeatgahihy he rccrgan2ed the army and
saved Washington and enabled the President 70 remain
a, the seat government. Again, IN 1862, The same &C
Cured We shall always feel that he has thus far saved
our national capital aud preserved the government
now have the honor Of introducing % you hso' General
George y. Mcclellan
Mr. butcher ~as frequently interrupted BY the cheers
or the crowd for General Mcclellan and when his INTRO
duction was over the morse became deaeniag, aud
peared npossb restore order At Last the General
was able TO respond
srEgcH or GFSEgAL MCCLELLAN.
NS fRITNDsFor lsel mat yoa are all my friends
stand before you, mol A. maker q spctGhos nor ~
politician bar rs soldier. an1ng you 10 seek
u,et and reposc and from the mouient Of my arrival
nave received nothing bat Kindness. Although appear
before you q stranger am not am not altogether un
acquainted with your history Your gallant soldiers were
win me in every battle from siege Yorktown
the battle Of Autetan, and here bear witness 70 their
devotion 10 the which We are hgnng (ticre
The uprosr compelled the General
mcp,s, also have 10 speak Of the faithful ever
true Taylor; the dashing, intrepid Kesrny-ncn who
have given their lives for the msn,enance OF our govern
ment And before bidding you good night ! hsvs this
piece Of advice to give youUhie ne amy - tshsn9,
you as citizens see uat ne prosecuted for The prea
linn az g> Union and constitution, for your nation.
aiity ana yom rights os citisens.
\, wss almost impossible the Genera. after con-
euding his shor, appropriate speech to return
10 the interior o the hotel Every avenue was crowded
70 sunocsticu, even the stairways.
Ancr reaching his the band performed chorus
from ths opera OF sErnani, aud the Mcclellan Poka
composed by leader OF the band and dedicated the
General Hsre crowd called again for the General
the most yocasous manner, when he appeared a his
window and rsnsratea his former words.
No such demonstration, political otherwise was
ever before witnessed IN Trenton. II a tribute
true man. and worthy Of the gallant state q New
Jersey aud her citizens
Hare the ceremonies ended and the crowd dispersed
without noise confusion, with three tmce three ana
tiger for General Mcclellan There has been no more
sactory evidence 10 the Geocra Of respect and esteem
than that given him by the etzcs Of Trenton aud It's
vicinity It's the moro gratifying TO him because the
work OF iex hours only and not being The preparation
Of many days. Tie evidently pleased.
The noIe aair was successful, aud passed OF without
ANYTHING 70 disturb the harmony Of the meeting. If
nsre were enemies OF the General among the crowd
bev wwey kept silent but am not snchsrtsbe enough
to think that any were present
This is tho frs, demonstration Of any kind he has
moan relieved from his command Of the Army Of the roto
mao. and although n quiet country city, the crowds
which poured forth TO and hear him give proof that
rhcrcyer ne goes resul will be the same His friends
viii Increase hourly, until the whole country will delight
10 do him honor. There very many who know
him only as General Mcclellan but who will when
brought IN with him, his superiority over
others and acknowledge Az remarked before his star
il atm in the ascendant and the time will come when tho
whole country will be glad 70 honor George D. Mcclellan.
Largo numbers Of visitors arriving here wash
ngton Philadelphia New York and other places, Al
ovs to pay tsr respects the u ,hc