The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-30


Quiet and Privacy Observed in His Recep-
ton.
General Mcclellan has landed. After voluntary
exile Of several years he has returned from the calm
contemplation OF Italian art an scenevy-the gal
iefies OF Florence and Of Rome; the rugged land
scapes OF Pontremoli, In PARMA the quiet pastoral
vinelands OF FrizzanO, In Modena, the bold and
beautiful highlands around Lucca, in Tuscany, and
all the other gems OF natures canoes scattered
through Southern EurOpe-to mingle once more In
the busy life OF the Western World. He came over
in the Cuba steamship, OF the Cnnard line.
The Cuba was telegraphed in the early
morning OF yesterday from the east ohing.
and at eleven O'Clock in tho forenoon
from Sandy Hook. The mail boat met her at Qua
rantine little after noOn She reached the Cunard
dock In Jersey City not long after one O'CLOCK. ~
VIII thus be seen that General Mcclellan, who was
expected by this arrival gave ample opportunity TO
his friends to make preparations for his reception.
But 1t was understood as his express wish that his
landing should be conducted In privacy and without
any demonstration whatever. Nevertheless. the
enthusiastic legion of his admirers in New York
city was resolved to show him some outward mani
fesaton Of their regard Before noon one OF the
old fire companies OF New York, preceded by
band marched down Broadway and crossed over
the Cortandt street ferry to await his arrival.
The news dew ike wild fire through jsr
sey City that Mcclellan was In the neghbOr-
hood, and thereupon there was q rush made
to the Vicinity of the Cunard dock. The huge lattice
gateway has bars the entranceto this Custom House
pasture besieged by some very eager citizens
The heavy blocks OF lumber, covered win coal dust,
lying loosely around in the same locality, were laid
under contribution points OF want age and every
projection the Old tumble down piers for several
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curious multitude. All this was done In little more
than twinkling There no excitement; but
quiet deep desire TO get look at the returned rea
lures of a well known and variously admired man.
When the Cuba touched the dock the revenue
cutter Una ran EaOngside in the outer water.
She bore deputation Of prominent men, consisting
OF Mr.. August Belmont Mr.. Barlow, Mr.. Marcy,
father-in.law of General Mcclellan Surveyor Wake
man ana three OF his deputies Messrs Chalker, Mil
Ter and Lawrence, Arthur Leary and Captain Pier
son. They went on deck, where they found the
General, who was engaged ut the time IN conversa-
ton with several officers OF the vessel. 1t IL need
less TO say that the interview was very cordial
General showed no lack of hearty recognl-
ton OF the fact. good deal OF con-
yersation followed. and commendable to re-
late nobody ntruded word OF politics. The
General looked wonderfully well. HIS face might
have had deep aud swarthy hue of health before
he left but he has brought back what looks like tho
very perfection OF hyglenic color.
Another depuat0n made its appear ance about
this time consisting of General Nagle General j. II.
II. Ward Colonel PiersOn, Colonel ii. s. Chat1eld,
Major ]. NJ Turner and captain George Il. Curtis
They came across by the ferry route and entered
through the Custom House enclosure General
Mcclellan received them with his customary AHA
bllity, shook hands with each and spoke few words
about the happiness he felt In lenewlng acquaintance
with his OLD army comrades.
Of once. Mcclellan had seen its calm, cool features
before, and recollection took him back TO the seven
days battles, TO Harrlson's Landing, Malvern Hills
and Antietam. few words were sufficient to re-
new between two such men those devoted ties that
are formed on the field OF battle.
General Mcclellan was dressed in about the same
fashion as most gentlemen be met with on Broad
way His wife looked exceedingly well, and was al
tired like lady OF refined taste Its children,
one about six and the other perhaps eleven
years, strolled quietly about the deck, wear
ing those Giengafry caps 50 fashionable In Great
Britain. The rest OF the party consisted OF Dr. and
Arthur Mcclellan, the former cousin. the latter
brother of the General. and two nurses About
three O'Clock the party took their departure in the
revenue cutter greatly 10 me dsappointment nrst.
crowd clinging to the lattced gateway and tho
brlkheads near the ferry slips The deputation al
ready mentioned as having gone out In the Una RE-
turned with the General; the offers went home by
the ferry,
tain, anticipating crowd ana crush, signalled an
individual named Tubbs-a remarkable ornament
| Of the fraternity of hackneymcn-and Tubbs, who
is sufficiently sharp to interpret a fog signal or a
| signal in log moved his awaiting force or convey
ances cautiously up TO pier 40 North river ut the foot
OF Charlton street. Here the party landed ana Just
they were the act OF crossing the pier TO ther
carriages somebody connected with the cutter in
| formed few lOungiDg Milesians that General
Mcclellan was ashore. Clare an ajers, Pat" said
| one 10 the other, diets get look at Little
| Mac;r and forthwith both broke away In the
| direction OF the Generals party, followed by
good many more The baggage, consisting Of over
twenty trunks taken frum the cutter and placed
| In an express wagon by the enthusiastic Celts In
less time than 1t takes TO tell IT, but the driver OF the
vehicle in which the General was more than haif
concealed whipped up his horses 30 rapidly that
even an mpromptu cheer could hardly be raised
before The whole party were on their way to their
destination.
The General was driven 10 the house OF Mr.. All
eopp, corner Washington place aud MacdOugal
ieet where he spent the evening In the utmost
privacy. Preparations being made 10 give hun
IN Impressive puDlic reception.