The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-08
L,CLELLAH'S MOVEMENTS.
he Last Day Of General Mcc'elian I'm
BOssOas
IFrom the 81 stcn Post. Feb. III


ne Last Day Of General Mcclellan fm
From the ~ stcn Post, Feb. H.
Notwi tandng the unproritio elements, Yesterday
was f Of srnslipy attentions 10 &c moral nc loan 4
having the hast Of bis larry in iasu time MAS In
dustriousy and probably i'm roved - eleven O'Clock
A. NJ the General driven 10 the Mason Ho.pstai,
Pcmoerton square, where be cordially received. The
institution was compmented for Its many excccncas
This concluded he proceeded 10 make hs long contem-
plated visit 10 OF the public Schooste pride OF
our city. He was attended by Mayer Lineon, John D.
rett and others Their hrst visit was 70 the Everett
School, Northampton street, the last and best constructed
Of there installations rho General company we're met
AT the deer by Messrs Speare, Themes Dennie 1hayer
Rich and Learned or the District School Committee, and
conducted to the OF the Master, George Hyde,
where al but three classes oi the school, numbering 47b
girls were assembled Tho girls wero buoyant with ex-
pecancy and gszcd upon the gallant soldier with adm
saa poS The hundreds Of yeutb lips The
scholars having been seated, Mr. Spearo said
hSs s and S.ps o
The General smiled, and bowed. Tho song "Our
Volunteers" then sung by tho school, after which
animated young ady-stepped upon the platform with
bouquet in her hand, fastened with red white and blue
ribbons and presented i TO tho General accompanied BY
the following brief speech:-
GENERAL McCLrLLASThe pupils OF the Everett school,
taught TO appreciate patriotism, integrity and that devotion
a. Of coanry hope that these may express their a
hnde for your defence Of the rights and liberties Of man
The General accepted tho floral tribute with bow and
said
Youse L.pIEsI glad t. 2. see you, srisht and
wife, with your love.
The scholars then sunR In charming manner the song
entitled "Gasnt Boys" Miss Mary d. Coson singing the
introduced to the school, teachers and committee and
looking through the rooms the General and party took
their departure THIS event was the signal for such
uttering Of handkerchiefs and such shower OF
benedctions rarely falls to the happy lot OF any man.
whether soldier civilian.
From thence tho carriages were driven TO the Eliot
school for boys North Bennett street, at the North
End, Of which Samuel W Mason Is master Dr. a. B.
tended to the General welcome He was conducted TO
the upper room where the principal introduced him to
his scholars who thereupon cheered vocerousy. The
first class then went through series Of casthcnic exor
cises to tho music Of the piano by Miss Nellie Faxon one
10 Hs The Doy
brief recitaions in arithmetic &c. The General was
shown the tatcred and boodstained nag OF the Ninth
regiment which was originally presented by the boys Of
this school,
These exercises gave great delight to the visitors Sub
sequenty the General Introduced to the several
teachers and also to Of the anented Colonel Glass;
As he took his departure the boys each floor about
hundred in all fled into the corridors and saluted
the General with three rousng cheers and "tiga."
The visits to the two schools brief; but they i'm
parted great delight to Gen. Mcclellan, who paid them
The next visit was to the old "Cradle OF Liberty"
Faneuil Hail. The carriages had hardly stopped at the
the presence OF the General and rush accordingly took
place into the ball. At the same time the spontaneous
ovation OF CHEERS started the INDUSTRIOUS nclghb0rhoOd
from its devotion TO ash flesh and the productions the
vegetable world. The historic characters which hang
upon the wall OF the hall, most Of which are
those Of warriors, were examined with great In.
forest and none moro so than the sturdy and
valiant General Knox General Mcclellan stated whe
present that he regarded great privilege 10 have
visited tho Temple Of Liberty and that Tho. visit would
create many pleasant associations. He afterwards
returned to the fremont House, and on bidding adieu TO
tho gentlemen who accompanied him said II had proved
one Of the mos. agreeable forenoons he had spent IN
Boston.
Yesterday the General accompanied by the
Mayor and Mr. Everett visited the photograph Of
Case Getchel, Washington street, whore the General
had kenesses taken in various Styles chiefly for friends
in Boston The pictures pronounced superb and to
the lee Later the afternoon the General attended by
his LADY, made numerous return calls complimentary TO
those who have extended TO him special courtesies.
The delegation from Augusta, Me-, mentioned yeatcr
day, called upon General Mcclellan last evening and
through their Chairman-pr. Robert Cony-tendercd
invitation 70 visit that city Tho invitation coupled
with highly complimentary sinsons 10 the General and bis
distinguished abilities AcCasllsD responded briefly
expressing sincerely the honor Of the invitation and aso
the pleasure visit 10 Augusta would give him. His time
and dutee however would acceptance Of the
invitation very greatly TO his regret The delegation
after being personally introduced 70 the General retired
The members all gratned with tho appearance Of
the General though disappointed 10 his not being able to
Wait their city
Last evening the General and lady attended soiree al
the residence of Captain VIM r. Mason 90 Mount Vernon
street. The Captain 10 amember Of General McCicans
stan. large and very gay asscmbaRe present,
brscing in the festive hrong the fashion, taste. cuva
animated and entered resy into tho spirit Of the occa
Sion. He great favOrite with the ladies' who
rounded him alike with their gracious persons and radiant
smiles. Gilmore and q select band present, and
ravshed tho elegant apartments with their harmonious
meaoWes IL not till hour aud then reluctant
~ that the company separated and in parting the &C.
neral showored with kind wishes and prosperous
hopes Taken altogether, the sorce among tho most
elegant aud brilliant that has been given him and ntly
ended OF the grand series.