The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-18
VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT.
His Address to the Soldiers.
THE PRESIDENT is SATISFIED
WITH THE ARMY.
ARRIVAL OF BURNSIDE'S ARMY.
Burnside Second to Mcclellan

WASHINGTON, July 9.-The correspond.
ence between the War Department and
General Mcclellan was transmitted to the
House in answer o resolution of inquiry.
General Mcclellan says in consequence
OF his explanations those who have origi.
mated the false statements concerning the
White House and Spring, are, in fact, as
stated in my dispatch Of the 9TH inst, enc
mics of this army and the cause in which it
is fighting. They have impressed it on the
Surgeon General and caused him to make
official representations, which on examina-
ton prove to be unfounded. The facts
which are disrespectful to his superior off,
Ger, they have unnecessarily occupied the
attention of the Secretary of War, and have
interrupted the Commander and medical
director of this army in the midst of the
most arduous duties"
The Tenth New York regiment which
has been reported as being badly cut to
pieces, had only killed, A wounded, and
80 missing. There are many who in va.
rious ways, got separated from their regi-
ments, and are now daily returning, thus
greatly diminishing the number reported
lost.
Our pickets now extend to within two
miles of Warrenton Springs.
Daily communication is had with Rch-
mond from nearly all the towns in the
valley.
An important manifesto, in the shape of
proclamation from the President, giving
the future policy of the Administration in
the great question of the House, is not i'm.
probable at an early day.
MIR. Lincoln has been waited upon by
several senator's and members of the House,
and will be visited by large delegation
tomorrow, should he be able to receive them,
urging upon him to issue proclamation in
the tenor of the bill reported in the Senate
today, requiring Generals commanding de.
partments to accept the services of all per-
sons coming within our lines.
The debate in the Senate today merely
PAGES the way for the assumption of this
new policy, which creates no unavoidable
sensation.
Gen. Mitchell is about to take an i'm.
portant part in the campaign in Virginia.
He has been assigned to command under
Gen. Pope, and will take charge of it as
soon as be returns from a visit to West
Point.
Gen. Lew. Wallace was serenaded last
night at Washington. In his speech be
spoke strongly in favor of employing and
arming the slaves. and of quartering our
troops upon the enemy, instead of guarding
his property.
New York, July 1.-THE Tribune cor.
respondent says: " The President returned
to Washington last evening. Nothing
official has transpired as to his action while
with Gen. Mcclellan
Our letter from Fortress Monroe says
be went to see for himself, and to learn
what changes, if any, were needed. All
was going Oh satisfactorily. The troops
were we'll rested, and ready to man for an
other fight. The new position is impreg.
nable, and the road to Richmond, nineteen
miles by land, dry and favorable.
The Burnside achievements have all
gone up the river. They are in fine health
and spirits, splendidly disciplined and
efficient.
Burnside is an intimate friend of Nc.
Clellan, and will be next in command"
Another correspondent learns that on the
arrival of the President at Harrison's Land
ing, Gen. Mcclellan with several of his staff
visited him on board after which the Presi.
dent and General held private conference
for half an hour. They then proceeded in
an ambulance TO Gen. Summers headquar
tiers, where they took horse and visited the
intrenchments.
The President briefly addressed the sol.
diers. He said be had come to see for him,
sell, and to know the situation of affairs,
and that he should 60 back satisfied. 1t
was said they had been whipped. 1t was
not so, and never would be.
He knew the men he saw around him
would prove equal to the task before them,
and never give up without going into Rich
mond.
He had been unable to sleep for anxiety,
but after what be had seen and heard, be
should 60 back to Washington satisfied that
it was all right with the army of the Pc.
tomac.
He declared his confidence in the men and
all the officers, who were all alike deserving
the confidence of the country.
The party continued their ride along the
lines, and at nine in the evening returned to
headquarters, after having been in the sads
die seven hours.
On Wednesday morning, after confer