Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-01
Tue Nomination OF Gen. Mcclellan fOr
s President.


Chicago Convention hiss nominated Gen.
Mcclellan for President, by a vote Ofls2
to Ga on the first ballot which was after
ward modified, by changes Of votes, to 2O24
to 2s5. George Il. Pendleton, Of Cincinnati5
was nominated for Vice President
The ft7essof these two gentlemen for
tue two most important Offices in the gift
Of the American people, can only be iudg-
ed by their past career, Gen. AIeClellan's
history is 50 well known that it seems al
most needless TO repeat it. Suffice 1t to
say that be has the credit Of winning the
battle of Rich Mountain, il Julg, 1851,
when Gen. Rosecrans had the immediate
command of the Union army, and did all
the planning and fighting, while McClel-
Ian was miles away. But owing to Nc
Clellan being in command Of tie Depart
ment of West Virginia, it devolved upon
him to make the report of that action to
the Secretary of War, which he did il such
a way as to convey the impression that he
alone was entitled to the credit Of that vic
tory, with what effect can be seen from the
fact that the President called upon him,
upon the strength of his being the hero Of
that battle, to take command Of the Army
of the Potomac, after the battle Of Bulls
Run, in July 1861.
His next brilliant exploit, after having
obtained the bubble reputation Of being the
hero of Rich Mountain, was TO issue gen
eral order, IN his capacity as "Commanier-
in-chief of the army Of the United States,
expelling the Hutchinson Family from his
lines because they undertook 10 amuse the
Union Soldiers by singing songs, and thus
relieving the monotony of camp life. The
grounds of his obiec ton to them was that
some of their songs were too patriotic or
too Anti Slavery to suit the seeessionista.
The next exploit General Mcclellan was
the responsible hero of was his manage
ment of Balls Bluff, where the gallant Col
Baker was killed. He ordered Gen Stone
to make the move, who, in turn, ordered
Colonel Baker to cross the Potomac, with
some 1000 Union troops, right intoa trap,
where our brave boys were slaughtered
like sheep and the nation was called upon
to mourn the loss Of the lamented Baker.
This affair was simply bungled by General
Mcclellan and General Stone together, but
the former being in chiei command, it was
an easy matter for him TO manipulate mat
ters so as to cast the blame upon General
Stone exclusively
Mcclellan was called to the command
of the Army of the Potomac in the month
of july 1861. He commenced reorgan-
izing the army, demanded unheard OF
amounts of warlike implements, such as
400 cannon, IL magnificent baggage-wag-
Ons, each drawn by four blooded horses,
Tor the exclusive use of himself and staff,
snd. any quantity of troops. Everything
ne demanded was granted. For eight long
weary months his army of 100000 men
lay .encamped around Washington without
making & movement, except in the way Of
getting up his grand reviews, which he did
for ths purpose Of amusing the Prince de
Joinville, Due de Cbartres & Co In the
the enemys line was being rap
idly contracted around Washington. 60
much SO that the Stars and Bars were vis-
ible from the Capitol In October it was
given out that the great forward move
nent would be made, as soon as the
caves fell SO as to reveal the enemys
masked batteries November came, the
leaves had fallen, yet no movement was
made, and the country became inpatient
at the delay. 1t was then given out that
The movement would be made as soon as the
roads became passable, although it was 8
natter of notoriety that the principal road
vas mscadamized, and in the best condi-
ion Finally it was only BY the peremp-
ory order of the President, giving ten
lays to make the movement, that the Army
f the Potomac commenced moving II
moved, and the enemy evacuated
Manassas, and left their fortifcations,
named with Quaker guns. Thus one
the most magnificent armies
nat ever was organized, equipped
nth the best of modem arms, with 400
plendid cannon. was kept al bay for over
K months BY 10000 rebels and a few wood
L guns.
In April, Mcclellan commenced his
Teat Peninsular expedition for the pur-
'Ose OF taking Richmond. He was gone
4ree mOnths,-met with a series ofdefeats
nd, after losing more than half his army,
!ss compelled to retrieve his steps in or
er to prevent Lee from taking Washing
on.
In September, 1862, the enemy invaded
Iaryland, and owing to McClellans NOV
lg his army at the snail-like pace of only
( miles per day, the garrison at Harper's
erry was surrendered, with IA 600 Union
risOners If Mcclellan had only hastened
'rward, that disgraceful surrender might {
ave been prevented s
The only victory gained BY Mcclellan !
rring his whole career, where he person
lyeommanded, was at the Battle Of An ,
etam- This ne was able to gain, depend I
lg upon fighting Joe Hooker TO do the
rineipal work, and having force over
helningly superior TO Lees. The l
nit Of the victory was lost, however,
? the enemy being allowed TO escape by :
'ossing the Potomac
The above is brief outline of the career /
the greatest military humbug the E
'orld ever saw, whom The Peace party
ave nomin4ed as their candidate for
resident.
Mr.. Pendletnn Is q ronr,rr nan about 2a