Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-03-03

The following Is the letter. to which pubic
reference has been made, in which Gen Scott
complains Of Mcclellan early insubordInation

The iolowlngi is the letter, to when puoHc
reference has been made, in which Gen. Scott
complains Of Mcclellan early characterization
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY
Washington, Oct. 4, 1861
To Hon. Simeon Cameron, Secretary of war
You, believe, are aware that hailed the
arrival here Of Mai Gen. Mcclellan asan event
OF happy consequence to the country ana inc
army. Indeed, II did not call tor him, hearth
ly approved the suggestion, and gave him tha
mos, cordial reception and support lie, how
ever, had hardly entered upon his new duties
when, encouraged to communicate directly
with the President and certain mem bers OF tie
Cabinet he IN II few days forgot that he bad
any intermediate commander, and has now
long prded himself on treating me with the
uniform neglect running into disobedience OF
orders u smaller matters, negects, though
in themselves grave mil tary offences, ! need not
speak of IN the I oe Of the following To sup
press an irregularity more conspicuous in Maj
Gen. Mcclellan than any other officer, ! pub
lish the following general order, No 7
" There are irregularities IN correspondence
in the army which need prompt correction. 1t
is highly important that junior officers on duty
be not permitted to correspond with the Gene.
ral-n.Chel or other commander, on current
and Official business, except through iniormcd-
ate commanders, and the same rule applies to
correspondence with the Pfesid mt direct or
with him through the Secretary Of War, unless
it be by the special invitation or request Of the
President.
By command Of
LIEUT. GEN. ScoTT.
L. d Townsend A. A. &.
With the order fresh IN bis memory General
Mcclellan addressed two important communl-
cations to the Secretary Of War, respectively on
the l9th and goth Of the same month. over my
head, and how many since to the Secre
tary and even to the President direct ! have
not inquired, but many have no doubt, be-
sides daily oral mmunicauuns wuh cue same
high functiouaries, without my knowledge
Second, 70 correct another class oil grave neg
lects | Il e same day, caused 10 be addressed To
Gen. Mcclellan the following order
10 MAJ tim. NcCbi'aH
The Commanding General OF the Army OF
the Potomac will cause the positions, state and
number Of trJots under him, o he reported at
once to general headquarters by divisions, bri-
gadea and independent regiments OF detachmcnts
| NulCu ItIDIl Will uo lpllpN'h w ~ I'i'0'f NV
troops as they arrive, with the dispositions made
Of them, together with all material changes
Which may take place III the army.
By Command OF
Lr GEs Scorr.
H. D. Townsend A. A. g.
Eighteen days have now elapsed and not the
sligh test respect has been shown TO either Oh
these orders by Gen Mcclellan Perhaps he
will say in respect to the Latter il has been diff
cult for him to procure xict returns Of dlyis-
ions, brigades &c. No doubt but why MT
have given me proximlte returns : such as be
50 Gag, rlg furnished the President and certain,
secretaries. Has then senior no corrective
power over Il junior oilicer, in 81 OF sacn neg
lect and dlsobeplence The remedy by arrest
and trial before court martial would probably
soon cure the evil, but 1t has been feared u
conflict Of authority near the head Of the army
would be highly encouraging TO enemies and
discOuraglng to friends OIL the Union. Hence,
my long lorbeaance and continuing, though
nOmlnally, in duty. shall try to hold out TIL
the arrival Of General llalecs, when, as his
presence will give me increased confidence in
the safety Of the Union, and being old and IN
able to ride in the saddle or walk, by reason
of d-opsy in my feet and legs AMI paralY Is
in my back shall definitely retire from the
army.
have the honor TO remain, with respect,
Your obedlent servant,
MfNrtrfn S. TT