The New York herald., 1864-09-14

patriot who, 1t Is to be hoped, will he
more reliable than this hacksllding solder.
As far as Ursga is personally concerned, he
has lost the best opportunity he ever had In his
life Of becoming great msu and true patriot
1t will be a long time before the admirable
Maxinlilian" Will be bold enough to employ
hlm on "particuar' business. Yet It must not
be supposed that the detection Of such man
can completely seal the fate of the republic, or
of any body Of faithful men.
Our correspondent also 81 eaks OF the recent
struggles between Cortinas and the French
commanders near Matamoros, In which the
Mexicans, by some extraordinary and special
dspcnsa1on of Providence, obtained few ad-
vantages These facts have already been pub
lisled in the HERALD; and now, through oppor
tunities, by way of Matamoros, we have means
Of substantiating them. The French are gain
ing some partial advantages, Though the negli-
gence and folly of the Mexicans themselves;
but an occasional advantage does not prove
victory, and the Mexicans are yet free TO Crap
pie with the invaders Of their country until
some kind Of success be defined.
McOlslians Lincoln and the Chlcka.
hominy Cam paign.
Justice requires fairness and moderation In
criticising the Presidential candidates, their
acts and their abilities. The Times charges
that Mcclellan was responsible for the
failure Of the campaign on the Chicka-
bominy. Mr.. Henry J. Raymond. the editor Of
the Times, knows better than this, and We can
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ta.ion Of such a statement. If Mcclellan had
been properly supported by Lincoln and Stan
ton during that campaign he would have taken
Richmond, which was then comparatively un-
defended by Notifications. But the army
which Mcclellan should have had under his
own control was divided into Eve or six de.
tachments. Fremont had piece of it; Banks
had another piece; Shields had another; Nc
Dowell had another. THIS fact, aud tho with.
holding Of McDowell's corps at critical mo-
ment, and the opening of the Shenandoah val
ley to raid by Stonewall Jackson, caused Nc
Clclan's failure. The want of strategy and
want Of brains at Washington originated our
defeats. Lincoln and Stanton and Halleck
were alone to blame. Had they given McClel-
Ian the same power they have given Grant he
would have captured Richmond beyond per-
adventure.
The best possible proof Of these assertions
we find in the history of the campaign I'm
medately following that upon the Chicka-
bominy. Mcclellan was deprived OF his CON-
mand and forbidden to go into battle with his
brave soldiers. Pope. with his headquarters
in the saddle. was completely beaten by the
rebels. Then Mcclellan was recalled, and
Lincoln begged him to take command, and act
according TO his own discretion. Thus author.
ized, Mcclellan put himself at the head Of
Pope's defeated army, organized the army
whiie on the march, won victories
at South Mountain and Antietam, and
was then again removed for political rea-
sons. McClellan's victories at this time saved
the North from invasion, the capital from cap
ture, Lincoln from q rebel dungeon, and Stan
ton and the rest of the Cabinet aud Halleck
from being exhibited throughout the South
in iron cages, at twenty-five cents head, rebel
currency. Mr. Henry J. Raymond.is is perfectly
aware Of these truths. Is it honest for him to
attempt to deny or sneak out Of them now for
partisan purposes We put the question to
him directly and shall not allow him to
escape il.
Mr. Lincoln is failure as Z military mana
ger and as statesman. But as politician no
has been successful in obtaining the Baltimore
nomination. and it only remains to be seen
what he can make out o. it. Fremont, Chase,
Greeley and the other radicals whom he has
completely outwittci will bear witness to our
estimate OF Liucoln's abilities We believe
Lincoln to be honest. but weak. He used to be
too much under the influence of such mcn as
Wade. who have since turned bitterly against
him. He now stands upon q war platform,
and so does Mcclellan. The only difference
between their platforms is that Lincon's has
more Of the Niger Bu. there is a great dif.
ference between them in point Of ability, and
IL is in bis that the people are most Interested.
We SHALL not permit partisaus on either side to
misrepresent the positions OF updervaiue the
talents Of either of these candidates. Those
who try such dodges win meet with the re-
Dukes they deserve. What Heary j. Raymond
has written about the ChicxaGominy campaign
is on record and he cannot falsfy history aud
cat his own words without incurring the con-
tempt Of every honest man who loves his
country aad detests that mesnest specimen Of
humanity.--a professional! politician.
PooR GRRELEY's sFsscn.--In bis speech OIL
radical abolition ground. He discards all bis
peace theories, and wants the war TO 60 on
until all the slaves are liberated Sanders will