New-York daily tribune., 1862-11-14
From Our Special Correspondent
ST Loui. Mo, Monday, Nov 10, 1861.

G~esssi0rists on thc Subject.
From Our Special Correspondent
ST. LouIs. Mo-. Monday, Nov 10, ia6'
The repetition of the stories dscredliable TO the
hone,,y and honor of Gen. Curtis, while at lleeos
sst Summer, aud which were referred 10 very re-
Gently in q special telegram from Washington to
THr TnIpusK has very bad effect upon the De-
psrtment OF the Missouri. and tendency TO de-
moralizc the officers and men under bis command
Some Of the best and most conscientious cillen'
here haye made il their special business to investi-
cate ss Gar as possible the charges preferred agaost
tho General, aud now firmly believe there is no
foundation for them whatever. Some who thought
there might be reason for suepectng the motives
and conduct of Geu Curtis in his relation to cotton
spcculaors in Arkansas are TO longer skepicai but
Freely admit that their suspicious are entIreiy re-
moved. ,
Gen. Curtis himself, who Is OF course greatly ds'
rssed by the oonnued circulation Of reports 90 ia
tai to bis reputation an officer and gentleman,
! declares there IL sbade Of base upon Whlch 10
rect the cruel sapders and courts the promptes ahd
fullest investigation. He and his ifiends oeheVe
hey understand the causs, and know the sources OF
the stories in question:; eitrbuting them to certain
ardent Pro-Slavery parties who are rreJuuiceu
,ptlpst Curtls and anxious to have him removed on
account Of hi. well-known opposition to tho peou'
liar institution and his utter absence oi sympathy
aih its advocates.
have his fair name and fame defended from the as
rersons of who seek TO morally stab bis repu,
iaion because lie il opposed to the worst form 2I
tyranny and the most pernioious oi customs. TO
marvel he does not like Slavery lie hns certainly
seen enough Of its practical workings 10 render II
hateful TO him forever.
And. soofr at IL as the Conservative may there is
little reason TO doubt in this trying hour OF the Re
public that tie nan who favop Slavery Is already
bali "A Secessi0nis'.
or be trnb or falsity OF the charges sgainst Gen.
Curiia, I personally know nothing; though j can
freely say do not believe aud never have believed
th.m-haying IA yet beard 10 good reason assigned
for their orgnstion, and no valid excuse Tor The
shemefuness Of their utteTance. 81,
Whatever the circumstances, II Is most aruredly
due 10 the General that the charges should be pre-
sented IN such tangible form as may give hiu an
opportunity for exculpation, or TO Withdraw them
sltogeiter.
Their periodical repetition can feet 10 good, but
may do much injury: and that II is not now eXer-
ciang demoIazing influence upon the FORCES IN tLs
deparimeut am unsble 10 deny.
Let Gen. Curtis be ri AIRED from persecution; bnt
Let Justice be don. hiu-ful and impartial Justice.
II is all be asks and this he has an entire right 10
demaud.
Touching tho removal OF Gen Mcclellan. il is diff
fcult 10 determine exactly how il IL received here,
though, in my opinion, II meets with considerable
favor In military circles think the supersedarc
Il the late commander Of the Army OF the P0tomsc
!. for the most part approved though som. % me me
West Point ofhccrs declare it the WORT step the
Administraiion hls taken during the war. II II n.
let ne say ii II deplorable indeed; though alto
getber inil to perceive Il IN that light
The Sccessionisis, VITO have from the beginning
warmly praised Mcclellan, and declared him the
es, General in the Uton symies, affect TO be de-
lighted ct hs removal, and DO no. hesitate 10 state
that Richmond Is 70 longer IN danger; that hcClel-
lAn M. ht have captured tho city in time but that
Buruside. Or Hooker, or any other military leader
never can.
10 close observer. However, the gladreas OF the
Reboie seems fcigned. Beneath their seeming JOY
resis q shade Il ois4ppointment and regret, and l
cannot help believing that tney think R hmond far
more likely 20 fail now than tiey have done ~ any
time dufiug the pas, elk months.
Packed aud prepared ior ny southern journey,
close NY letter here. 90 be in season tor the cara,
kuowng that line and tide and trains wait foF no
nan JUsIus.