The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-04
What Was DoMe Yesterday.

Boston, Lass, Feb. ), 1903.
delegation from Portland, Me-, numbering hundred
of the influential and respectable gentlemen of that
city, had interview with General Mcclellan last
ing, and through the Hon. L. D. NJ Sweat, their chae-
man, presented him with the complimentary resolutions
inviting him to visit the city Of Portland.
General Mcclellan received the committee with The
greatest courtesy expire sing his thanks for the aterg
honor conferred him. He then alluded with satsiac
ton 10 the conservative feiing Whsa he sn.c cs1g up ~
Nc7p England remarked that hs sag this eonsec-
tsns The hope the ssrsnqh and the glory Of le nation.
lnconcuding his short but eloquent speech, hc pro-
missed TO sond written reply to the invitation TO visit
the citizens Of Portland.
committee from Concord, NJ H., then called nuon tho
General aud presented him with invitation TO wit
tina, city, after which Col john A. George made
complimentary address.
General Mcclellan responded saying that he et hhy
honored ut receiving such invitation from his fellow
citizens OF Concord. and he know not how sufficiently
thank hcnNfor it., but that he unable accept u
in consequence Of having already exceeded tine de-
voted TO his visit 10 the East
lie further said that he preparing history tue
peunsulr campaign, 10 which he wished to devote tho
principal portion of his time. AZ future time, now
eycr, he hoped to have tho pleasure Of ris.tng
friends In Concord but Until then he Their
kindly patience.
delegation from the city of LOWELL Mass, then waited
upon the General forse purpose rendering am tho
Lospitalitias OF that city.
To General replied that he deeply regretted that ho
compelled decline this kind uncxpcc,e invita-
ton but no hoped tho delegation would convey 10
tho citizens Of lowell his appreciation Of tho they
had done him, az he fell and appreciated it deeply
The General VIII visit Lawrence to-day
Tonight grand sercnaic viii be gwen n The leuer Al
by all the musical bands the city OF Boston, who win
assemble III front of tho fremont House.
visit Of General Mcclellan 70 Lawrence
Three Thousand school Children Greet
Him With Cheers and Songs, sc.
Bo.ToS, Feb. 8 1903.
General Mcclellan, accompanied by mis- wife and several
frenda, visited Lawrence to-day a special train. Hrs
reception the most hearty Of any demonstration
the history Of that city. Thousands Of citizens greeted
him. amid the firing Of and ringing Of bells.
by invitation Of Wiley Edmunds Treasurer, the Gene
raj escorted N the Pacific Mills mandatory
The General took much interest In examining that
mense mandatory.
After passing through the various operating rooms he
conducted to the hall Of the Pacific Company where
three thousand school children, who were assembled
greeted him with hearty cheers aud sang . couple ~
songs--"Narch Along and tho ''star spanged Banner
with which the General and his companions
pleased Afterwards the party par,oox q collation.
OF the Pacific buildings
Early in the evening the party returned 10 Boston
The General has been obliged TO decline all thc invita-
sicas TO vi-!t Portland, Concorf, lowell, &c.
Screnade 10 General Mcclellan.
BosToE, Feb. ., 1867.
The serade 10 General Mcclellan place this even
ing at the fremont House, where he Is stopping The
affair almost wholly private and but fcw outsiders
admitted Tho orchestra consisted Of over ai.v
pieces and tho music was furnished in the parors.