The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-10-14
as Portrayed by his Ene-
mics.

No officer who has served his country
in the field since this lamentable war
broke out, has entitled himself to or re-
ceived so many public or official awards
of thanks from those in authority as Gen.
MCCLELLAN:
VOTE OF THANKS OF THE WESTERN VIRGIN
IA CONVENTION.
In June, 1861, after Gen. McClellan's
victories over the enemy in Western Vir-
ginia, he received vote of thanks from
the Convention which met at Wheeling
to organize the new State. The following
dispatch was published in our columns
June 10Th:
WHEELING, Western Virginia, June II.
The Western Virginia Convention met yes
terday.
Mr.. Carlisle offered resolution, which was
unanimously adopted, thaking Major General
George B. Mcclellan. commencing the gallan
try of the troops at Philippa &c.
THANKS OF CONGRESS-.
On the 10th of July, Mr.. Edwards,
Rep.) of New Hampshire, offered the fol-
lowing resolution in the House of Repre-
sentatives, and it was unanimously adopt
ed:-
Resolced, That the thanks of this House be
presented to Maj. Gen. Geo. B. Mcclellan and
the officers and soldiers of his command, for
the series of brilliant and decisive victories
which by their skill and bravery they have
achieved over rebels and traitors in arms on
the battle field Of Western Virginia.
THANKS OF CONGRESS AGAIN.
On the 9th of May, 1862, after the VIC
tory at Yorktown, Williamsburg and West
Point, Owen Lovejoy, the must ultra rad
ical in the House of Representatives, Of
fered the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted
Resolced, That it is with feelings of devout
gratitude to Almighty God, that the House of
Representatives, from time to time hears of
the triumphs of the Union army in the great
struggle for the supremacy of the Constitution
and the integrity Of the Union.
Resolved, That we receive with profound sat-
isfactiOn intelligence of the recent victories
achieved by the armies Of the Potomac, asso-
ciated from their localities with those of the
Revolution, and that the sincere thanks of this
House are hereby rendered to Major General
George B. Mcclellan, for the display of those
high military qualities which secure important
results wih but little sacrifice ofhuman life.
THANKS OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN AFTER THE
SEVEN DAYS BATTLES.
WASHINGTON, July 8, 1862.
To MAJOR General Mcclellan:
1 am satisfied that yourself, officers and men
have done the best you could. All accounts
sand thanks for it.
A. LINCOLN.
Two days afterwards, when Mr.. Lin
coin had fuller Information, Gen. McClel-
Ian received the following:
WASHINGTON, July 5, 1862.
Major General George 3. Mcclellan, COMMANDING
Army of the Potomac:
4 thousand thanks for the relief your two de-
Be assured the herOism of yourself. officers
and men, is, and forever will be appreciated
Az LINCOLN.
HALLECK APPEALS TO MCCLELLAN FOR AssIs-
.. TANCE.
Major General George B. Mcclellan:
have not seen the order published.
but will write you in the morning. You will
retain the command of everything in this vicin-
ity not temporarily with Pope's army in the
field.
1 beg of you to assist me in this crisis with
your ability and experience. l am entirely
w. H. HALLECK, General-in- Chief.
A SPEECH FROM MR.. LINCOLN.
In August, 1862, President Lincoln
made speech to crowd of callers at the
White House, in which he alluded to the
disputes growing out Of the peninsular
campaign. We quote his words relating
directly to Mcclellan:
There has been very widespread attempt to
have quarrel between General Mcclellan and |
the Secretary of War. 4 Gen. McClellan's |
attitude is such that, in the very selfishness of
his nature, he cannot but wish to besuccessful, |
and hope he will x / know Gen. Nc |
Clellan wishes to be successful. Gen. |
Mcclellan is not to blame for asking what he |
wanted and needed. x believe he is |
brave and able man, and stand here, as jus.
tice requires me to do, to take upon myself |
what has been charged on the Secretary OF War |
as Withholding from him.
THANKS OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN AFTER SOUTH |
MOUNTAIN.
WAR DEPARTMENT., !
WASHINGTON, Sept. Is, 1921 |
Your dispatch of to-day received. God bless |
you and ali with you. Destroy the rebel army |
Sr -,...;I,la TINGOTN