Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-17
[From the Albany, n. r., EvsnIag Journal.
"The Second Washington"

The following inscription was on one
Of the transparencies at Copperhead
parade in Orange, n. j., the residence
Of Mcclellan:
Mcclellan, the Washington Of the
nineteenth centnry."
In the Revolution, there we're men
who pronounced the war failure. But
those men were not in favor Of Wash
ington.
There we're likewise men who dwelt
on the oppressiyeness OF taxation But
those men were not ia favor Of Wash
ington.
There we're also men who prated
about the inefficient management Of the
war. These men were the enemies Of
Washington
There were also men who rung the
changes on deprecated currency
Those men we're the opponents Of Wash
in9ton.
There we're Glso individuals who had
| great sympathy for the soldiers at Val
ley Forge, yet refused them their rights,
would do nothing to alleviate their suf-
ferings, and failed 10 do that which was
IN their power, TO pay and clothe them
Those men deeried Washington.
There were also men who we're for q
cessation Of hostilities Those men de-
nounced Washington.
/ There we're also those who pictured
| the sufferings OF war ia the most horri.
| bls and exaggerated eolors. Those msn
/ wese all opponents Of Washington.
/ There were likewise men who did not
believe that war would accomplish the
ends aimed at None Of them were
friends Of Washington.
There were also men who made great
ado about the freedom Of the press and
4 speech. Those men ell denounced Wash
ingtou.
There were likewise men who pointed
70 the successes Of the foe, and exagger-
ated them, drawing as an inference that
the enemy would eventually triumph.
Those men all opposed Washington.
There were likewise men who prated
about the liberties of the citizen being in
danger Those men all denounced
Washington.
There were men who urged coInpro-
mise. Those men abused Washington
for sternly rejecting it
ANA MHO tdthtu huuhf GAulS OuN Qt
their holes and shouted loudly when the
armies of the country were defeated, and
skunk back abashed. siuging low when
Washington triumphed
II Mcclellan was the Washington of
the nineteenth century, men Of the char
acter above described would be his stead
fast enemies-instead Of that they are
bis devoted friends
Washington always led his army
Did Mcclellan
Washington gathered the fruits Of every
victory Did Mcclellan
Washington modestly gave others the
credit Of achievements. Did Mcclellan
! Instance the Western Virginia can.
paign.
: Washington made the best use oI
what he had. Did McClellau2.
Washington moved rapidly. Did Nc
Clellan?
Washington was an able Statesman
. and General Is McClellan7
Mcclellan absented himself from ths
: Geld of battle during the hottest of thl
conflict When did Washington?
Mcclellan retreated after victory
, leaving his wounded ia the hands of
beaten enemy. When did Washington
,. Mcclellan refused to pursue beatei
and demoralized foe When did Wast
ington9
: Mcclellan threw the blame of bis owl
blunders on others. Washington woul
never have denied il, had be ever blum
dered
II Mcclellan magnifed the forces of th
enemy, and moved tardily and slowll
When did Washington?
2 Washington was firm as sdamant
> McClellan2
: Washington ever maintained his prii
. ciples, his ends and policy, and news
belied his record, nor acted with thos
who did. Would We could say the san
for Mcclellan.
Further comparisons are unneeesssr
n Mcclellan has not single attribute
common with Washington