The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-11-18
Hi2n Personal Character Of General
mcClellan,

VI dener8l MCOlol-
Ian as man has always endeared him to
the good people of the country. Very
many, indeed all the respectable norton
of the Republican party, speak with ADM.
ration of the irreproachable personal ra.
putation " of the conservative Candidate
1t is due to the exciting times in which we
are living that some gentlemen forget
themselves so far as to attribute insinceri-
ity to the man whose moral and honorable
character they admit is above reproach.
The idea appears to have taken hold of
some of our radical people that " all is
fair in politics." and they actually think
it possible that Gen. Mcclellan may be an
upright. honest man, and yet may think it
right to deceive the public in his letter of
acceptance. This is melancholy evidence
ofthe depraved morals inculcated by pow
eEful party for four years past. But the whole
character of Gen. Mcclellan, his entire his
tory forbids that man of honor should en-
terrain such sentiments concerning him. He
has never written a line or spoken word for
effect His successive letters and speech
es are all of one straightforward unmis-
taxable character. He has never varied q
hairs breadth in his enunciations of prin-
ciple and of the doctrines which he has
maintained with reference to the rebel
lion, the conduct of the war, and the
general policy Of government. 1t is
therefore sad evidence of the want of
faith in human character which has be-
come 80 prevalent, when we see the word
of such man doubted by some of his
fellow citizens.
But we may recommend to them, az \
fit subject for their thought and admira-
ton to morrow, little tract, published by
the American Tract Society, which wo
give in full as follows:
GEN. wAsHINGTON's GENERAL ORDER.
AUGUST 8, 1776.
That the troops may have an opportunity of
attending public worship, as well as to take
some rest after the great fatigue they have
gone through, the General in future excuses
them from fatigue duty on Sundays, except at
the ship yards, or on special occasions. until
further orders. The General Is sorry to be in
formed that the foolish and wicked practice of
profane cursing and swearing, Q vice hitherto
little known in an American armv is growing
into fashion. He hopes the officers will, BY
example as well as influence, endeavor to check
It, and that both they and the men will reflect
that we can have little hope of the blessing of
Heaven on our arms if we insult it BY our i'm
plety and folly. Added to this, 1t is vice so
mean and low, without any temptation, that
every man of sense and character detests and
despises it:-Spa'ks' Writings Of Warrington,
uol. 10, p. %.
GEN. McCLELAN'S GENERAL ORDER.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1861.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POrOMAc1
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 1861.
GENERAL ORDERS, no. z.
The Major General Commanding, desires and
requests in future there may be more perfect re.
spect for the Sabbath on the part of his comml.
We are fighting in q holy cause, and should
endeavor to deserve the benign favor of the
Creator. Unless In case of an attack by the
enemy, or some other extreme military neces-
sity, 1t is commended to commanding officers.
that all work shall be Suspended on the Sabbath;
that no unnecessary movements shall be made
on that day; that the men shall so far as posi-
BILE, be permitted to rest from their labors; that
they shall attend divine service after the GUS
tonary Sunday morning inspection, and that
officers and men shall alike use their influence
to insure the utmOs: decorum and quiet on
that day. The General Commanding regards
this as no Idle form; one days rest in seven is
necessary to man and animals; more than this.
the observance of the holy day of the God of
mercy and of battles is our sacred duty.
G. B. MCCLELLAN,
Major General Commanding,
Official: A V. CoLBuRx. Asst. Adj. Gen.