Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-09-15
The ADMINISTRATION GIVIsG EVIDENCE IN
FAVOR OF GEN MCCLELLAN.


FAVOR OF GEN. MCCLELLAN
La view Of the attempts the Republican party to cir
cu,a1o ISLANDERS against Gen. MCCLELLAN, give the
following testimony respecting his abilities and services
from various members of the Aduinstratiou.--Word
WAsmSoToN, July 2, 1862.
Major General GEORGE b. MCCLELLAN:
am satisfied that yourself officers and men have done
the best you could Ali accounts cay better fighting was
never DONE Ten thousand thanks for it,
A. LINCOLN
Two days afterwards when Mr. LINCOLN bad fuller
Information, Gen. Mcclellan received the folIowiug
WAsRTsGToE. July 5, 1862.
Major General GEORGE MCCLELLAN,
Commanding Army of the Potomac:
nouand thanks Tor The relief your two despstches Of
~ ard f. yesterday gave Be assured the hero
lem Of yoursel officers, and ia and will bs
appreciated. A. LINCOLN
In August, 1862 Mr. LINCOLN made a speech at the
White House, in which he said:
There has been very widespread attempt 10 have
quarrel between Gen Mcclellan and the secretary Of
WIZ Gen McCellan's attitude is such that in the
very selhshnes OF his nature he cannot but wish t be
successful and hope he WILL know Gen MoClel-
Ian wishes to be successful Gan Mcclellan IS nof
TO blame for asking nhat he ,oanted and needed. .
believe he is brave and able and stand here as
justice requires to do to take upon myself what has
been charged on the Secretary of War withholding from
him."
Here is Gen. HALLEcK's testimony:
d
Major General GEORGE b. McCLELLAH:
beg you to assist in this crisis with your ability
and experience. am entirely tired out.
IL. w. HALLECcK General in Chief.
WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 80, 1862.
Major General MCCLELLAN Commanding &c
.n,a Ns ma ioaa report o. ye,erday giving the re-
been received ard submitted to the President. They
we're not only hardfought battles but weleaned and de-
The valor and endurance of your army in the several
conflicts which Terminated in the expulsi of The enemy
from the loyal State of Maryland credtabe alike the
troops and to the officers who commanded them
grateful country while mourning the lamented dead,
will not be unmindful Of the honOrs due to living
I'll. w. HALLECK, Generalin Chief
Says Mr.. LINCOLN, referring TO Antetam
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON Septem or Is, 1862.
Your despatch of to-day received God bless and all
with you Destroy the rebel army il possible
To Major General George B. Mcclellan.
But the Republican Congress also gives its testimony
On the 10Th day of July Mr. EDWARDS (Rep.) of New
Hampshire rel the following resolution in the House of
Representatives, and it unanimously adopted
Res5rcd That the thanks of this House be presented
to nj, jor General George Mcclellan and the officers
and soldiers Of hs command for the series OF brilliant and
decisive which by their skill aud bravery they
have achieved rebels and traitors in the bat
te-6elds of Western Virginia.
On the 9th of May 1862, after the victories Of York
town, Williamsburg, and West Point OWEN LovEJoY,
the most ultra radical in the House of Representatives
off red the following resolutions, which unanimously
adopted
Res0toed That it is with feelings of dsvout gratitude to
Almighty God that the House of Representatives. ON
time time hears of the triumphs Of the Union army 10
struggle for the supremacy of the Constitution
and the integrity of the Union
Resolved That with profound satisfaction in
egence of the recent victories achieved by the smes Of
he Potomac ated from their localities with those OF
Revolution and that the sincere thanks of this House
are hereby rendered to M jor General George McCet
Ian To- the display of those high military gusles which
secure important results with but little sacrifice of hui
man life.