The New York herald., 1863-06-30

eans and even abolsonists though not 30 loud ouhed
n the expression Of their opinions as persons OF deren'
principles agrc with democrats, copperheads, Union
mon and anti Union men In their estimation the talents
and achievements OF Hooker.
ris sign u the returning wisdom Of the admnistra
tion, sincerely trust" remarked thoughtful old gan
uemap who conversng with half dozen people at
Of the street the subject Of Rockers re-
moyal. "The step comes late; but hpe not TOO
late to prevent tho dreldful disasters which
threaten the country, am not one Of those
who believe 10 kicking dead dog 80 10 speak but at
the time cannot help saying that tho country
would have been saved from immense losses OF valuable
lives great had General Hooker Fever been
appointed the responsible position from which he has
just been relnaved."
You quite right SIR, put in ono OF the bysanders
~ have always boxed upon Hooker most gigantic
hrMbug an boaser."
His fate hope" remarked another "wiii be les
son all " no sound their rumpete. havo no
CONF asslon for who puts himself forward az
great military genius, and numerically criticses she
abilities Of othcrs Eis ignominious fall richly merit
ed" baa tss 6nt IS
"who is this Meade, who is Hooker snccessor7' in
quired one OF the party OF the last speaker ra.
III believe he excellent officer, y answered the
party addressed "aud at least has desty t,iecor'
mich Of his aneccdents except what in The HERALD
this morning, aud that highly favorable His address
taking command OF the army modest and soldier
ly and think shows him be Of good taste and
discretion u 5s3ts t
Eyes: but why was not General Mcclellan recalled to
command the soldiers who so love and him ~
asked Q gentleman who had hitherto been silent
listener. III seems to me, he continued .'to be per-
fecty incomprehensible cannot imagine why the ad
mnistraton do not place Mcclellan where tho almost
unanimous voice Of the people demands. 1t seems like
contempt and utor disregard for the wishes Of the
Tho first soldier Of the republic to be the last
thought or &aeg
eve know very little. of course,n remarked the
first gentleman, whose remarks given above, about
the motives OF the administration but does certainly
extraordinary that the services Of General Mo- lei
Ian not avaed OF in the present crisis must say
consider him 70 be the most accomplished soldier the
country.n III
"And so do In "and % "and ~ exclaimed the whole
party, almost in ono breath
"It isevsn criminal this juggling and gambling with the
lives OF such splendid soldiers those who form the
Army Of the Potomac" continued the last speaker In
tone Of much energy and sogc indignation.
This little conversation win serve In
reflection Of the public ceiling, - given vent 10 yeser
day The popular cry for Mcclellan seemed 10 bs quite
strong and stronger than she hostility evinced
towards Hooker.
AZ regards the news from rennsylvania, as already
stated the feeling that Of wonder aud aa7ement
But seemed TO be the wonder which people experience
hearing and seeing extraordinary things without having
any special interest In them per & II cannot be dis
guised that the indifference already shown under remTk
ably exciting circumstances by the opo OF Pennsylva
MIA is but too extensively prevalent In this region The
people III general appear % DO SO thoroughly dgasted
with the management OF affairs that they have lost in
terest the momentous events occurring around them
them late period. Nothing but calamity seems to
be anticipated. aud therefore there is widespread
apathy and recklessness OF results.
During day there Of the fall OF Harris.
burg circulated the The announcement
casoned just that elight amount Of sensation
feels who has seen play several times and knows
verywe what will DO the denouement The capture Of
the capital of the Keystone State seemed bc thing
that they regarded as o matter Of course. rl II
The fall Of Philadelphia and Camden, N. j., was can.
vassed quito careessy and tho probability Of the rebels
even getting within range Of the Empire CITY was dis
cussed without exhibition OF alarm solicitude. you
not long discovering that did not grow Of any
want Of patriotism in the people, but 10 settled oonvc
ton which argument could not remove that the govern
equal 70 the criss Tho general feeling might
be summed up expressive remark utterd by gen.
tleman yesterday "H had General Jackson In the
White House to-day this damped rebellion would have
| been knocked 10 He'll Dug ago"