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

The HEARTS or THE PEoYIE.-There are
men whom fate marks as its 0wn-men
VINO seem irresistibly to attract the masses,
and who, almost without an effort, gain
innuence and power. Those men are instru-
ments in the hands Of Providence, and are i'm
peratively called upon to fulfil their missions.
Events the most untoward seemingly, events
which would annihilate others, but add to the
power and influence of such az we refer to-
the predestined. Their names become en-
deared to the people, who feel in them a con
fidence inexplicable, if you will, but irressti-
bly, attractive. Their least actions become to
the masses significant of good, and. spite of
themselves, they grow more and more popular
until, at last their influence becomes para
mount, and Tor good or evil they hold the desti-
MES of their fellow beings in their grasp
most striking example of this wonderful
and daily Increase of popularity is General
fuence is increasing. Day by day he is
becoming the idol Of the people; and yet he
is as quiet and retiring as = schoolgirl, as I'M
demonstrative and modest as bashful miss.
His detractors aver ne has achieved no great
success, has made no wonderful change
in our painful position, is out OF sta
ton and power. Grant all that for the
sake Of argument, and yet he cannot 20
from place to place without receiving ovations,
without attracting crowds, without being deaf
ened by the cheers and plaudits Of the multi
tude How can we account for this unless we
admit the fact that the people feel that he is an
individual from whom much may be expected?
The shouts and acclamatons Of the masses are
evidences OF the presentiment which is fast per-
vading all classes Of Americans namely, that
General Mcclellan viii yet save the coun-
try. In vain will the radicals harp and
cavil at this conviction becoming so general.
A deep rooted faith in General McClelan's
ability exists; the people know him to be ho-
nest and patriotic, and they admire the mans
self control and moral greatness. They are
aware that word from him would cover his
enemies at Washington with shame and obloquy.
and yet they see him calmly bear the heavy
load of injustice and detraction showered upon
him. Not ore word Of complaint or faultfnd-
ing--all patriotism and patience. Others re-
conscious innocence and scorns to repay insult
with insult He unknowingly bides his time.
Fate has marked out for him career. When
the proper moment comes he will then be as ac-
tive as no is now passive.
His influence grows apace. Any alusion,
however far-fstched, TO himself or his actions
is met with favor by the public. "Three cheers
for Little Mac are words that meet with an
overwhelming response a. all times and places
Look ut the scene in the galleries Of the House
Of Representatives in Washington last week,
when the Hon. Mr.. Wright said that he should
again be placed at the head OF the army.
In our theatres the actors make references to
General Mcclellan when they want to bring
the house down" In the minstrel halls allu-
sions are nightly made to him. His
name calls forth reiterated shouts of
applause, frantic expressions Of approval. In
stances most iudicrous occur, and yet the mo-
meut the name is mentioned the people shout
with will. IN one Of onr popular minstrel
halls burleslue song contains the following
ridiculous thing