The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-11-28
Gen. Mcclellan at Trenton. N. J.
Mention Of his Name in Connection with
SenatOrial Position.
Special Dispatch to the New York Herald.

TRENTON, N. j., Nov. 13-NIdnght.
The demonstration in honor of General
Mcclellan by the citizens of Trenton, post
! pOned yesterday on account of the weather.
took place this evening.
| AS early as six o'clock the crowd began
to assemble, and by seven the street in
front OF the State Street House was per-
feet jam. Every window was occupied by
| the fair daughters of Trenton and the sur
rounding country. Cheers were called for,
and given over and over again with hearty
good will for General Mcclellan. All felt
the inspiration Of the moment, and that
they were showing to him their apprecia-
ton of his great military talents, his I'M
swerving patriotism, and his conduct as
| a man.
At nine O'Clock the Trenton COrnet
Band, under the able leadership of Mr.. B.
X. McClurg, arrived in front of the hotel,
and opened the serenade by performing
most admirably, first, pot po,uTi from the
opera of g Puritan p" second, pot poa11i
of national airs
After the performance of the second
piece to the satisfaction of all present, An
| drew butcher, Esq, ex-Speaker of the
House OF Representatives of New Jer-
sey, came forward to introduce General
Mcclellan to the assembled multitude
As soon as the General appeared at the
! front of the hotel, he was greeted with the
most tumultuOus applause. Cheer follow
ed cheer throughout the entire square; la
dies waved their handkerchiets and Joined
in the applause. 1t was with the greatest
! difficulty that any kind of order could be
restored. When the cheering was partial
ly checked Mr.. butcher addressed the en-
! thusiastic throng:
My FELLOW CTTIZENS-We have met to show
our respects for the late Commander of the
Army of the Potomac. No word of mine can
heighten your enthusiasm or increase our con-
fidence in or admiration of General Mcclellan
Superseded in the important and responsible
command he lately held, we still have the same
confidence in the hero of so many hard fought
battles we ever had. cannot recount his SER
vices and mention his many hard fought bat
ties; yet you will pardon me for abiding to at
least two occasions upon which he saved our
national capital. In July, 1861, when, by the
defeat and decentralization of our army, the cap
ital was in danger, the President called him to
command the Army of the Potomac. By his
ability, skill and indeftigability he reorganized
the army and saved Washington, and enabled
the President to remain at the seat of govern
III lOOL, tllC S:tIUC we
shall always feel that he has saved thus far our
national capital and preserved the government.
l now have the honor to introduce to YOU Ma
| or General Ge orgc B. Mcclellan.
Mr.. butcher was frequently interrupted
by the cheers of the crowd for General
Mcclellan, and when his introduction was
over, the noise became deafening, and it
appeared impossible to restore order. At
last the General was able to respond:
MY FRIENDs-For I feel you are all my
speeches, not as politician, but as soldier. I
came among you to seek quiet and repose, and
from the moment of my arrival have received
nothing but kindness. Although appear be-
fore you as stranger, I am not altogether I'M
acquainted with your history. Your gallant
siege of Yorktown to the battle of Antietam,
and here bear witness to their devotion to the
cause for which they are fighting Here the
uproar compelled the General to cease for few
moments.) 1 also have to speak of the ever
faithful, ever true Taylor; the dashing intrepid
the main chance of our government. And be-
fore bidding you good night have this piece
of advice to give you: While the army Il. fight
ang you as citizens see that the acar Is prosecuted
for the preservation Of the Union and tie const;tu-
t'om for your nationality and gour rights as citi-
Gems.
1t was almost impossible for the Gen.
eral, after concluding his short and most
appropriate speech, to return to the inte-
rior of the hotel. Every avenue was
crowded to sufocation-even the stair
ways.
After reaching his rooms the band per-
formed chorus from the opera of Ger
nani," and the Mcclellan Polka" COM
posed by the leader of the band and dedi-
Gated to the General. Here the crowd
called again for the General in the most
vociferous manner, when he appeared at
his window, and reiterated his former
words.
No such demonstration, political or 9th
erwise, was ever before witnessed in Tren-
ton. It was tribute to true man, and
one worthy of the gallant State of New
Jersey and her citizens.
Here the ceremonies ended, and the
crowd dispersed.