The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-09-22
George B. Mcclellan. !.

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The unanimity and enthusiasm with
which the action of the Chicago Convention
has been received throughout the country
promises magnificent success.e, Both its
candidates are gentlemen of high tone, un.
blemished character, cultivated minds aud
enlarged views. and are, 10 every respect,
we'll qualified to discharge the duties of the
respective positions to which the people
hope to elevate them. .ol'iaa'4
While mere youth GEoReR B. McoLEL
Lam was distinguished for his integrity. in>
dustry and thorough knowledge Of the Ian
guages and exact sciences. Entering active
service in the army when but twenty years
of age, be accompanied Gen. SeoTT in his
grand advance from Vera Cruz to the city
of Mexico participating ia the principal bata
ties of the campaign. eliciting the warmest
encomiums from his commanding officers,
and earning more than one bfevst for gal I
ant and meritorious conduct. Inl855, a.
though but . captain Of cavalry and one
Of the youngest Of his rsnt0 In otAer' army |
on account of his sound judgment schoias |
tic requirements, and acknowledged mill
tary ability, he was selected one of board
of officers to visit the Orimea and study
tho operations OF the contepdipg armies in
the great war between Rassis and the Allied
Powers. The report of his observations
was published by tue authority of Congress
and forms a valuable contribution to mills
tary knowledge. Soon after his return
from Europe, Captain MCCLELLAN resigned
his commission to engage in pursuits Of ci-
vii life, which brought him in immediate
contact with the people. and enabled him
to acquire that knowledge Of human nature
which, added to educational advantages,
extensive observation and practical com
mon sense, fits him to fill any station in
life. .-...lI..
In the spring of 1861. General McLELLAN
again entered the service, from a spirit of
pure patriotism and with determination
to do all In his power topreserve the Union
and restore the supremacy of the Constitu!
ton. His campaign in Western Virginia,
conceived and executed without instruc
tions from Washington, was one of great
brliancy, and by his victories accompanied
by firm and conciliatory treatment, Nc
OIELLAN won this whole region to the
Union. In the fall of 1861, he was appointed
General-in chief Ofths army in announcing
which TO Congress and the country, Presi
dent LINCOLN used the following language:
"With the retirement of General Scott came the
executive duty of ofappointing 10 bis stead General
n.chief Of the army. IL asa fortunate cSea1n
stance that neither an counsel or country iods there
so far as Ikio,o, any dtferance of opinion az TO
the nOper person TO be selected. Ihs retiring
CHEF yrpeatedly oppressed his judgment an fdr0'
of General Mcclellan to'' The position, and "a
his the nation seemed to gtUe unanimous eON
c.arcace, The designation Of General Mcclellan
is therefore, in considerable degree the selection
Of the country, rs we'll as Of the executive and
hence there is better reason TO hope there will be
given him the cordial support thus, by fair impli
cation, promised, and without which he cannot,
without efficiency save his country.
Politicians soon became alarmed at the
popularity of the young General, and COM
menced systematic effort to undermine
the. confidence reposed in him by the Presi-
dent and the people. That he displayed
copsumate ability in all the operations on
the Peninsula has been admitted by all i'm,
partial military critics in this country and
in Europe. His opponents, who are now
laboring to detract from his military repu
tstion, are estopped BY the declarations Of
Mr.. LINCOLN aud General HALLEcK, made
after the seven days before Richmond. On
the 81 Of July, the President wrote to Gsn>
MCCLELLAN: e.. ~
am satisfied yoWssLf. officers and m en-,
have done the best y0u couid Ten thossaad
tAaaks for Il.
And on the 9Th of July he added:
BE assured the heT0isss and sI.R Of yoarseff
officers aid man, Is. and ever viii be, sppsscistsd
While Washington was threatened BY
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