The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-06

General McCIellan's Movements In Bos-
ton oM Tuesday.
Prom the Boston Post, Feb. Al
Yesterday the General accompanied by several sreBdo
Including leading manufacturers and meschants tooS
wife and few other ladies' were sso or ths uars The
train reached Lawreaco shortly after twelve occh ia
arrival was the signal for grand welcone Bells were
collected and on tho General emerging from
the he greeted with prob cheers and rhouts
The Intense anxiety manifested 70 get sight Al
the gallant commander, and with no ii.e Difficulty
that he could for time advance through the thronr ie
party were taken In carriages ~ the Pacific Mills here
they were received by the Treasurer, j. Wiley Edmonds
Esq, by whose invitation the General visited lawrence
The reception brief and with little foraity and the
COMPANY were soon taken to the different portions the
model mill. Everything was viewed with much interest
The General made numerous inquiries from time 10 time
to the ingenious machinery, beautiful fabrics, &c
After passing through the various rooms, the General
conducted hall OF tho Pacific Company where
three thousand school children assembled for The pur
poso greeted him with hearty cheers They then sang
with great spirit, marching Along and the Star Spar
gled Bannero These did not fall TO Give delight 10 all
who heard them. This interesting occasion concluded
the party were invited 70 COLLATION. eu0ther portion
Of the building An hour thus spent IL social way
after which carriages we're taken and the company re-
with cheers, which did not TIL cars wero hidden
from view Nothing OF interest occurred on the return
trip The cars reached the city after tour O'Clock
when the General WAS driven 70 the fremont House He
Expressed great satisfaction with his visit 10 the new
Manchester Of America.
At oslock the General and lady proceeded 10 the
residence of Charles Amory, ESQ., Mount Vernon street
and dned, remaining thcro I'll hafpast nine O'Clock
Tho principal event Of the day-Or rather
the sercnade at tho fremont House. which began shortly
after ten O'Clock ana kept up till midnight The
Gcrmania Band augmented TO the mammoth proportion
OF fifty or more pieces, stationed the rotpda OF
the hotethe clustering cold weather without Rendering
II too uncomfortable for the performers As many as
could pressed into various avenues OF the hotel
purpose OF listening TO the charming strains OF the band
Upon the outside, Notwithstanding the fury OF the
Boreasan demonstration, gathered several hundred
NEST enthusiastic people. Their presence, under the
circumstances orda al
respect to the General To breasted that cutting
northwestern, signined something more than hollow
demonstration At intervals the multitude broke
forth in prolonged cheers Within, the scenes we're
especially gay and and cheerful. The parlors we're
graced by the presence Of adessome belonging 10 the
hotel while others were present on invitation Gentle
mon well known In various circles, had come up-wh
their wives and female friends and converse
moment with one who occupying SO large space the
public eye The ladies' parcrs the left Of the entrance
were set apart for the reception Hence resorted the
anxious and curious throng There in the centre OF the
room stood the General, animated, pleasing. happy
bowling TO this and that and exchanging the right
word with all Near by and surrounded BY rctinue OF
admirers was MRS Mcclellan, magnifcenty attred with
flashing eye and brilliant tongue, the cynosure all
eyes scores pressed about her for Introduction
each she was the gracious lady and fecous conversa
tonalist. Intellectual in countenauce thin In face some
what fragile in physique, sympathetic in nature her
appearance was interesting and attractive in the highest
degree. At her right and left half dozen
mate female friends in full dress, each receiving the
butte OF merited compliment Upon the plano dis
posed IN pronson bouquets OF freshly gathered
flowers, the coors OF which seemed eager competition
with those which shone from the gay costumes of the fair
ones present.
Ladies and gentlemen continued TO flock into the par
ors and the greetings progressed General Mcclellan he
roically shaking hands and speaking salutatons ALL
Let US here. IN brackets say that some people have
monstrously cruel way of shaking hands, the victim Of
whom is TO be pted.] In the meantime tho band
until midnight that General was permitted to
retire. In doing he expressed many thanks the
courtesy Of the serenade and the good wishes chat
honored him from the hundred Of tongues that
spoken II was source of regret, before minated
that the sudden change the weather cold and
a high wind prevented the band from occupying q stand
outside instead OF within the hail. but borne
in mind that those who got the serepade had nothing
whatever to do with the tempestuouaness OF the ee
ments.
The programme for to-day includes visit to the Public
charged Soldiers Home. AT half past two P. N. the
General will receive calls from such ladies' and gentlemen
as may desire To see him at the fremont House This
evening he attends private party at the residence Of
MI James Lawrence Tho talked Of visit the Legsla
ture is matter Of doubt. This will unQuestionaby be
disappointment to not few OF the assembled WISDOM
who are fond Of seeing lions other people
Their consolation must be In visit to the Fremont
being taken not TO enter the wrong door.
To morrow afternoon, at two O'Clock, the General will
visit tho Tempe'Cub rooms, West street, where he will
be appropriately entertained During the forenoon he
will probably visit some OF the public schools and in the
leave Boston for Connecticut Friday He s compelled
70 decline invitations TO Concord Portland and other
places. written reply was forwards yesterday to the
Invitation from Portland The sword to be presented 70
General Mcclellan Is nearly ready. 1t Ia TO about
$500.