The New York herald., 1862-10-07
THE GRAND REVIEW.
HEADQUARTERS, ARMY OF THE PoToMAc, |
0et 1850


HEADQUARTERS, ARMY PoToMAc,
Oct. A. 1862 !
The President has to-day completed the grand review
of all the troops in Mcclellan army Excepting the
tual appearance the in action it tho most ine
resting, sublime and suggestive sight have witnessed
since the army organized. We say Of the great bat
tie Ante,am, has been anything like
it upon this continent. Tho same may be said Of
this review The grand review Of the Army Of the Poo
which took place Baeys Cross Roads in front Of
Washington nearly ago. when the army was fresh
and the soldiers knew nothing OF the Of conflict
and captivity they have since gone through may have
been magnificent but this last review of the shat
tered columns of the after it has fought and
many battles, and recently achieved such a
signa victory occurring the Of the Anetam
battle field and at this peculiar crisis in the
nations history, possesses particular interest and i'm
portance The utility OF reviews OF troops Is often
gard ID by many people insignificant; but II is anci
pated that the results expected flow from this review
will prove of great imp rtance to the country. The
President would not have left his seat at the
Old Soldiers me in the suburbs of the capital
up here and voluntarily subjected himself to the nson.
venience aud exhaustion incident riding three four
days up down tho mountains Of this region, and
through long lines troops, exposed the while, with
head uncovered te the broiling sum- IL he did deem
the object to be gained OF great Importance This visit
OF the President evidently indication that McCel
ians brief but brilliant campaign in Western Maryland
will DO followed by still vigorous prosecu.
ton of the and perhaps the speedy restoration Of
tho Union. Mcclellan is prepared; indeed active opera
tions have already been begun
The grand review to-day commenced with General
Burnside's corps, which is encamped tho Of
its sanguinary participation the left Of lines the
recent battle After reveile the troops ordered
dor for review Early In the morning heavy haze
hung the horzon but just before the President left
the camp at headquarters the shone out and
bright And 30 the weather was all day. II was nearly
ten O'Clock when Mr.. Lincoln, accompanied by General
Mcclellan with nearly all she members Of his STAFF and
attended by squadron Of his body guard went from the
headquarters the hill along the road towards Harpcrs
Forry TO review the different divisions under General
Burnside. They were marshaled the open rolling
ground, composed for the most part OF clover
fields AS we ncared the spot splendid sight burst upon
our vew-ohc troops, conpc ing lines and columns in
different formations, covering the ground far
the eye embraced right and left, from
crest TO crest, and stretching away TO the
Antetam. Just as the beauties OF this martial scene
unfolding, General Burnside followed by his exen
sive staff end number Of his generals, rode out Of
Geld on the right Of the road and greeted
MCCLELLAN PRESIDENT.
The appearance OF the cavalcado when the President
commenced review the troops, unusually bril-
liant Mr.. Lncoln by his gigantic stature and civilian
dress was easily dsting shct from them all. He
attired plain black with deep Grape upon his ha. in
memory of Willie. His prominent check bones and per-
cepve faculties coaid be plainly perceived at distance
without the aid OF field glass. His determination and
honesty Of purpose indicated in his countsnance
General Mcclellan rode beside him at first; bu.
while the President was reviewing, resigned the
honorable place to the corps and division generals
General Mcclellan loose sack coat, with shoul-
der straps appearing without sash or other ornament
But his fine physique and natural soldcry appearance
could fail impress upon the minds OF every one,
whoa he surrounded grand array Of othcr gene
rails and officers that in all the qualities of great mill
tary commander, he was as the French princes have
often said me, head and shoulders above them all
Side by side the two most popular men in
AmcricR-''Litto Mao" Lincoln. The contrast in
their personal appearance was strikngy perceptibe
Mcclellan under tho ordinary sze the great Ma
poeon Lincoln he says himself six feet four his
stockings, not counting all the outcome in him.
Al this grand review tho eyes Of everybody present
turned with the greatest these two men,
Thousands Of the inhabitants OF the surrounding country
from Maryland aiope but from beyond the Pennsy
vana border also, had s carriages horseback
and afoot partly to see tho army principally to see
these two leading Tho controlling interest mani.
tested by all 10 look spon them admirably
illustrated by several old horseback,
who, regardless Of everything else that trans.
piring rode along with the brilliant escort, and
with eyes xod upon Mcclellan and tho President rode
'front.' close by those prominent personases
removed their gaze till their eyes feased the
sight With little less eageress and expectancy the eyes
Of not this country aonc but Of the world fixed upon
them now
HCIELLAN's sTApy.
Most OF McCelian's STAFF accompanied hnn this
casion General Marcy, his father law and Chief OF
Sta loor young and sprighty In the saddle Leuten.
Colonel Colburn confidential aid IL like precious
Jewel with rough exterior. He haslust received from
Colonel Astcr, who Of McCclans aids present
., handsome sword SASH as slight rccocnition or
his valuable services Lieutenant Colonel Sweitzer and
Major Hammersein, who have seen service in foreign
vars quite martial in appearance. or the other
membcrs Of his personal staff were present CAPTAIN
Arthur Mcclellan, brother OF the General CAPTAIN Custer
tavorito AID with flowing curs, Capt Albert and Lieut.
Martiu both dashing young officers COL SacKett the In.
spector General his great gray horse
by Major Davis, his assistant, his stallion Gen. Beau.
ror chief OF cavalry, formerly under Pope now under
Mclean IN place OF General Stoncman was present with
his aid and near him rede Colonel Hunt, Chief of Ar.
Iery IN place of General Barry. The medical department
xas well repre- sontcd by the skul DR. Ietterman The
s,ber members of the stall remaining al hca qnar
srs attending TO important duties which demanded their
,ttanon General McClcllan's aiI composed of good
,0cers aud GENIAL gentlemen. They have all performed
Al dinsrcnt times important services and have
Inqusbed themselves the field OF battle but while
sher officers have been promoted, am not that