The Republican journal., 1877-09-27
Gen. Mcclellan to the Front Again.

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Gen. Mcclellan to the Front Again
One of the most interesting features of
the pageant at the dedication of the mon
ument in Boston, last week, was the APP
pearance in the procession of Gen. George
b. Mcclellan. At every point of the
long route traversed he was greeted by
applause, recognition and cheers, not on
" from the men of his old command, but
by thousands and thousands Of the peo-
pie who had learned to love the steadfast
patriot and heroic soldier of the late war
The enthusiasm was as spontaneous as it
was sincere. The respect and affection
trorn which it sprung could not be
doubted.
The opportunity to see the General as
he rode in the procession was not enough
His old soldiers and many admirers in
civil life desired to greet him more close
~, to stand in bis presence, to hear his
voice, and to take him 10y the hand. Ac-
cordnglv a reception at Faneuil Hall was
arranged for Wednesday, which was if
anything more enthusiastic than his out
door greeting on the day of the dedica-
ton. The Herald of Thursday has this
account of the reception
public reception was extended to General Me
Cellan Yesterday noon i'll Faneuil Hall. A large
number Of those who grusped the ex commander
of the Potomac army by the hand soldiers
who had fought under him. At II O'Clock the hall
Wa full TO Overlooking. The crowd full Of
| mpatitucc to greet the general and frequently
| gave vent to It's enthusiasm By shouting out the
| names of the prominent engagements in which
| Mcclellan commanded. At l20S o'clock the Gen
eral appeared in the doorway, accompanied by
| General \. 7. Martin. General Mcmahon OF New
| ork and others. When his face was visible to
| the crowd they set up roar Of applause and greet
ing thar actually shook the old building. McCle
Ian responded with courteous inclination of the
head His progress up the passageway to the plat
| form slow the crowd pressed forward on
either side to get as near him as possible. When
| Oh the platform. General Martin stepped to the
front and introduced General Mcclellan He said
he believed the best plan would be for all present
| who desired to shake hands with General McClel
Ian. to fall into line and march up to the PLATFORM
and thence back again into the body Of the hall
| the opposite side This line was Immediately
formed, Occasionally gentleman with Il
record as an officer in the volunteer service would
be recognized and greeted by Mcclellan with es
| pecial warmth and cordially. Every manned sol
| diel who approached him and shook hands was
hailed with hearty cheers by the patriotic crowd
and every lady met with the same treatment
| Several coored men went up and one old colored
lady was recognized BY the General as soon as her
name was presented, and the crowd roared at that
and cheered ''aunty. The reception terminated
about o'clock; when over 1000 people, including
,,1 Il
the audience began to call for speech from Gen
eral Mcclellan. General Mcclellan said | came
here my friends with the understanding that
should not be called upon to make speech !
| certainly never would insult Faneuil Hall BY at
tempting to make speech that not well pre-
| pared, well weighed and fully considered, and
would not try to offer you any eXtemporaneons re
| marks. | am sure you will excuse me If | contne
| myself 10 saving once more what have had occa-
sion To say many times already, that. in all SINGER
l!Y. words are lacking to to express the sincere
and cordial gratitude feel for all have met here
from you i'll Boston. lCheers.] | can only say in
| bidding you good by that have found among YOU
| the truest, warmest. best friends | have yet met
| with. ! can say no more than that.
vt the conclusion of General McClellans
| marks three rousing cheers given for him.
which he gracefully acknowledged,
Leaving next day for New York, the
General learned on his way that the Dem
present residence, New Jersey, had put
! put him before the people as its nominee
| for Governor. The action of the conven-
ton was without previous plan, and was
as spontaneous as had been the Boston
enthusiasm. The caucusing and arrange
mentS had all been for other candidates.
Il ~.
desired or would accept the nomination.
But during the presentation of candi-
dates, quiet gentleman brought forward
the name of Mcclellan. 1t took the con-
vention by storm. Cheer on cheer was
given hats were thrown in the air and
the convention went wild. When quiet
had been restored in some degree, the
ballotlng for the candidate proceeded.
At its close it was found that out of $50
votes cast, Gen. Mcclellan had received
SOL He has accepted the nomination,
and will be elected by a very large ma
iority.
This act returns to the sphere of poll
ties one Of the ablest men of the colln-
try, and one who has conspicuously dis
played the highest qualities both of the
soldier and citizen. He was the creator
OF the Army of the Potomac, marshall
ling the raw recruit into the veteran. In
his well matured plan of advance upon
Richmond, he was hindered and hamp-
! cred 10y tllnidity and cross purposes in
the Washington councils-noW advised to
advance boldly, and again told to move
cautiously. He was assailed by jealousy,
and intrigued against by the malevolent
hatred of Stanton obliged to divulge his
plan OF advance, which speedily found it's
way to Richmond deprived of promised
troops that were necessary to his purpose
and at last against his entreaties Or
/ dered back to the neighborhood of Wash
ington. Deprived Of command, he re-
manned inactive at the capitol, until his
army, under the incompetent Pope, was
defeated and driven back upon the de-
fences of Washington. The Contederates
then prepared to cross into Maryland, in
tending to invade Pennsylvania and cap
tare Philadelphia.
Then Lincoln and his advisers saw the
great, the terrible mistake that they had
made. The man they had sought to dis
grace was the only one who could hold
the army together and save the country
1t was fearful humiliation for them to