Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-11-05
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In June, 1852 the Richmond Dispatch published
the following article, the substance of which
appears in the rebel history of the was. nov lin
our possession. 1t was copied into /
York Tribune and other journals of
and has never been and cannot be di
"a MILITARY ADvEsruRER-In the lit
of the war, Gen. Mcclellan wrote to a distin-
gushed officer in the South expressing his desire
TO serre in the Confederate Army. If he dare
deny the fact--and his recent reports prove that
W mendicitty he is the representative man of the
Yankee naton-it can be demonstrated by such
evidence will close his lips in eternal silence.
When he at West Point, he affected to fra
ternize especially with those from the South,
and to have little sympathy with those of his
own section We dare say this was genuine,
and that he really anxious to serve under
jeff Davis in this war, but the high bride offered
by Lincoln WAS too much for his easy virtue
He WAS not the man to sacrifice interest for sem
timent, and of late has shown disposition TO
become as extreme in his antagonism rs in his
friendship for the South. y
Commenting on the above, the Richmond Wing
added
After the battle of Rich Mountain, Mcclellan
declared to Confederate Off GERS who were pris
oners of war, that he would much rather be lead
ing army against Massachusetts than Virginia.
This be proved by unimpeachable authority,
if denied. This boosted soldier and gentleman
of the North is as much hreling and adven-
turer as any hessan in his ranks. If he has any
conscience, it rebukes him daily for the base
work in which he is employed. When to the
pangs Of remorse is added the shame of defeat,
his condition will be such even an enemy
may pity"
McCLELLAN's History IN THREE SESTENcEs.-
McClellans failure as commander, and his
bankruptcy in every quality of soldier, are his
tory the most shameful in the annals OF Ameri-
can politics, and the most humiating in the
military biography. Attorney General Hanna
of Indiana. recalled it recently at Indianapolis,
in speech whose brevity and truthfulness make
it compendium. He said ''Old Abe ex-
hausted every appliance known to human inge-
nuity to make him gallant and successful war
rior, while the people cried out to the President
in the bitterness of their woe: For Gods sake,
give us n General who will do something who
is equal to the demand on him-who will not
dig the grave of the nation within sound of the
enemy's cannon while the patience ofCongress
and of the Cabinet was wearing, and finally wore
out, with the inordinate cost of vain display,
and of the failure of movements. Old Abe chung
to him, through evil and through good report,
hoping and praying he might be better. BY day
and by night he curred and pampered him,
kicked and coaxed him, scolded and praised him,
ticked and dashed him. bathed and blanketed
him physicked and nursed him, patted and rub
bed him, begged and cursed him, until finally,
in the agony of despair the worn out President
exclaimed He is HI parade, but utterly
inefficient in action : y
GENERAL WOODS OPINION OF THE MCCLELLAN
NoMIyATIoS.-T return to the Chicago platform
Democrat, has just expressed his opinion of Nc
Clellans nomination in letter to friend,
follows
l was more than delighted with the views you
entertain in regard to the election of Mcclellan
to the Presidency of the United States. You have
said truthfully that his - election means the
trailing of our flag in the dust before its enemies,
the entire subservency of the North to the South;
and you might have added the surrender OF the
United States to jefferson Davis and his Govern
ment. That such is the intention, if they sue
ceed in the election of Mcclellan, of the leaders
of this widespread conspiracy of peacemakerS,
there cannot be shadow of doubt 1t extends
over the North as well as the South. Its infu
ence is felt in every city, town and hamlet
throughout the land, with its headquarters IN
Canada.
WHAT Mcclellan TuoUGHr THEN, AND WHAT
PRESIDENT LINCOLN THINKS Now.-Such a rebel
lion cannot be justified upon ethical grounds, and
the only alternatives for our choice are its sup
preston or the destruction Of our nationality
NcClellan's West Point Speech.
Again: - believe that the necessary prelimi-
nary to the re-establis hment of the Union is the
entire defeat virtual destruction Of the organized
military power Of the Confederacy. Me Cleltans
0Hctat Report.
BRAVE LEADER. when old Gen. Heintzel-
man was being examined before the Senate Com
mite, he testified follows Q.-Where was
Gen. Mcclellan during the fight at Williams
burg? A. lie remained at his camp near York
town Q.-How far that from the held Of
battle? About ten twelve miles.
McCLELLAS's BAD MEMoRY.-Two boys were
reading the Mcclellan placard " What's G. b.
for? said one. Gun Boat" was the reply
:. What do they call him Gun Boat Mcclellan
for y @ Because he was six hours on board of
one at the Malvern Hill light, and don remem-
Der anything about it.
KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEOPLE That the Chi
cago Convention could not fad time heart, IN
any resolution speech, TO utter vord ayatnst
the Southern rebellion !-Fdy