The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-07
GENERAL MCLELLATS MOVEMENTS.


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presentatiOn or . Sword I'm Boston.
iron Ihe Boston Post, Feb. o.
me movements Of General AcC allan yesterday were
much interest," and Included trip " Salem visit 70 th
Tsupe this city the presentation OF sword snt
a soree the residence OF Edward Everett
The General left Boston for Salem by special train a
eleven o'clock accompanied BY Captains Mason and Nc
Clelan OF his staff, and several well known Ths
car which the party rode decorated with thu
ma iona emblem On the arrival OF the train at Lynn
large crowd assembled and the cheers hearty
and numerous At the same time salute OF thirteen
The train reached Salem shortly twelve o'clock He
welcomed by the multitude at the depot, who rent
the air with cheers and other popular demonstrations
accordance with arrangements salute OF thirteen guns
was hred. AZ the depot no was met by the Mayor Of
Salem, George Peabody Esq, and other citizens. With
conveyed in carriages the Essex House. where public
reception was given. The citizens generally avail
| by the hand and to exchange . few words
IL Is pleasant TO record that the ladies Of So
lem-justly noted FOR their beauty, grace accom-
pshmeuts and sympathy-attended in goodly numbers,
and conferred little ecdt the occasion Among those
At the hotel was Colonel Goodrich Of General Burnside
| campaign The General gave them most cordial and
characteristic welcome. At two O'Clock the company
to the prncey residence Of Mr. Peabody where
sumptuous entertainment partsken Of Here, too,
dtsngas company were IN waiting TO greet the gallant
soldier The ladies' including the afanced bride OF Cap
tain Mason, (Miss Fanny Peabody attred the fun
costume Of fashion, and wore gay In spirit and most
and during the afternoon refreshed tho guests with most
delicious music The banquet, as just stated, most
magnificent affair Nothing was wanted that the most
fasdious palate could DESIRE The vands numerous
the wines choice and rare the Inequalities graceful and
generous while the company were In the very best Of
spirits AS delightful was, the time for its enjoyment
limited and at half past three O'Clock the company
and prepared TO depart. The General and friends
conveyed the depot and left the cheers the
people This visit TO the ancient and quiet city Of Salem
viii not soon be forgotten Tho train reached Boston
after four O'Clock, when the General driven his
apartments at the fremont House.
At half -four he visited the Temple Club room, West
street, by invitation. This was "strctly private"
casion but permitted TO state that most OF the
MEMBERS With a few invited friends, were present Tho
welcome to the General was exceedingly corda and the
pleasure of it apparently very mutual. The pro.
gramme included refreshments which delicate and
generous Some two hours spent at the and
in manner that must have gratifed all The club in
clndes OF our most substantial ci:izens and this
tribute to Gen. Mcclellan may be regarded as not without
Not the least interesting event of the day-and
that IL not the most sowas the presenta
tion at seven O'Clock at the fremont House of sword
belt and sash to Gen. Mcclellan. This ceremony took
place In the ladies' parlor and in the presence of
fifty citizens The testimonial was the offering Of citizens
dollar subscriptions and its cost about 5000,
the number OF DONORS iSeasy % see very great
and the honor Of the gift all the emphatic 1t
presented through the hands of committee OF liberal
minded and appreciative citizens. Ron. Geo. Lun.
delegated 10 transmit the testimonial In doing so he
said the occasion not intended to be formal and that
therefore he should proceed read letter which
had been prepared The following Is the letter as read
Boston, Feb S, 1858.
DEAR SIR-The undersigned, in behalf Of many hun
dred Of the people Of Boston, beg leave respectfully 70 ask
your acceptance Of the sword which proffer
testimony Of their sense OF your eminent military SER
vices and Of those qualities which best become soldier
citizen and man. With the highest esteem and respect
| your friends and obedient servants
EBEN D. JORDAN,
JOHN r. BLAKE,
JOHN W. FROST,
ALBERT FEARING,
ISAAC f. REDFlELD,
GEO s. billiard,
GEORGE LUNT,
And nineteen others
In accepting the splendid gift General Mcclellan, with
much feeling, spoke as follows
GENERAL M'CIELLANS REPLY.
accept this, Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen with some
thing beyond the ordinary feelings OF pride and pleasure
natural In such 1t adds 70 the many obi
cations to which have become indebted to you since
among you and II is additional proof Of that
gard aud friendship which believe 10 entertained to-
ward me here. Accept my sincere thanks, and believe
shall never be ed except In the cause Of justice and
Of right. 'S@ssa--
Ths Generals brief but pointed and patriotic speech
Mr. FisEo Of ' he rm of Jordan, Marsh Co.. then
presented him with caske Of shell inaid vita mother
ofpearl, and finished with gold containing list Of tpe
subscribers TO the and also the of the firms
who closed their stores the day Of the public reception
Of General Mcclellan Upon the top Of tho casket, In
Mcclellan, from his Boston friends, February, 1858"
The sword s probably the finest that has before
Of laurel leaves grit round with Of fine pearls
The guard is in the shape Of SHE'LL richly chased and
raised From the guard branch Of laurel starts, which
is set with pearls and untes II 70 the top Tho latter
surt,,-----s ~. ,.r~c diamond o. FIRST water weighing
thraA Gals d valued al s400 The scabb2rd Is very
massive and has three richly chased me upper one
represents recording angels with the scru ~ fame
The cherubs, With wreath N lowers American
shield munitions OF war, &c &c The lower tip repre-
sents the Goddess Of Liberty All these mountings are IN
high relief, richly chased and very artistic. The
blade very fine aud Is etched with gold. II 10 OF so
nice temper that it DO sprung from point TO hi
ACCOMMODATING tho sword is elegant Major Generals
sash and embroidered belt II made by Messrs
Palmers Bachoders, 1872 Washing ton street, from de-
sign submitted by them TO the committee and does them
great credit The General has consented TO have IL
hibted for a few days, and it may DO at their
store. The sword bears the following inscription
10 MAJOR GENERAL. GEORGE b. MCCLELLAN, I
! CITIZENS or BOSTON,
February 8, 1858.
Pro gcge sdpe, pro pdtrtd senpT.
Tho sword placed In handsome black walnut
case lined with blue satin and velvet =
AT the conclusion Of the ceremonies the
gift inspected with great satisfaction by all present.
Mrs. Mcclellan accompanied 70 tho apartment by the
General and manifested unutterabe delight. The dia-
mond at the h VI the sword in especial manner
tvatcd her eye and she playfuy remarked that she
should be uneasy until she got from Its setting for her
USE The look which tho General gave this envi.
remark might have been translated, my dear
fancy you picking OF that magnificent diamond. When
| You do Il please let me know
Tho company, after congratulatiDg the General his
good orune gradually retired. Tbs OCCASION before
ntmated twas Of marked interest land consutes3one
/ or tho thpaf