The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-11-06
GEN. MCCLELLAN NO MORE.
The Former Commander Of the Armies and
Democratic Candidate for President
Dies at Orange, N. J.
ABrisf Hines, from which no Serious Resu!.
Was Apprehendsd-Aetion Of The
FEDERAL Authorities.
Dsash Of os,. Mcclellan.

O00tn OF 0Oek M0Cl0iI00s
ORANGE, N. J., Oct 2O.-Gen. George B.
Mcclellan, ex-commander Of the army of
tho United States, died suddenly this morn
ing at tan minutes past O'Clock. from ex-
haustion produced by repeated shocks Of
neuralgia Of the heart, at his home ON Orange
mountains Though he had nearly COM
pleted his 50th year, he had preserved not
only youthful spirits but youthful agility.
Therefore, when he began about three weeks
ago to feel pains Of the heart, neither he nor
bis medical man, DR.. Seward Of Orange, nor
any Of his family. regarded the mat
ter as serious He and every
one else believed yesterday that
the malady was either gone for good or at
least for long time. In that belief the gen
eral ordered his carriage yesterday morning,
drove to Orange, accompanied by his only
daughter, saw several gentlemen on business
and made an appointment with one Of them
for IL o'clock today He returned home in
good spirits, ate heartily at his meal, and re-
tired to rest About IL o'clock the pains re-
turned, and q messenger ON horseback was
dispatched down the hill for the doctor, who
came back with the least possible delay.
When he entered the bedroom of the general
he found bis patient
IN EXTREME AGONY.
The par0xyxms returned with an arith-
mettcal frequency that was alarming, and
the homeopathic remedies which the skill of
the doctor suggested were no more efficient
than those which had been supplied by the
intelligent affection of Gen. McClcllan's wife
and daughter, who had administered to him
increasingly from tho first alarm For four
hours he suffered the most excruciating
agony. About 3 o'clock there was change.
The eyes OF the patient began to grow bright
er. and his face. that had been white with pain,
began to recover its usual ruddy hue. He
gave long, deep sigh Of relief. smiled
family and said: Il feel easy now Thank
God have pulled through" Then he sank
back upon the pillows as IL exhausted, clos
ing his eyes The doctor. who was watching
his face with extreme solicitude, enw the
signs of an approaching collapse and whis-
pered to MrR Mcclellan, II fear he Is dying. "
1t was too true Gen. Mcclellan raised him
self upon one hand. half opened his eyes and
fell back deLd No arrangements have as
yet been made for the funeral. 1t is
probable that the funeral services will
be held in the Madison Square Presbyterian
church on Monday, and that the interment
Will be at Trenton. The family has
been deluRed with messages of condol-
ence from all parts of this country and from
Europe. Fitz John Porter says that though
Gen. McCtellan's personal recollections were
burned, he succeeded In reproducing most
OF them, that they will be published soon,
and that they will create stir equal to that
caused by the publication of Mr.. Depew. @
letter ON the Grant-Johnson matter.
ACTION OF THE GOVERNMENT.
WASHINGTON, Oct 2l-lhe following ex-
ecuttve order was issued to-day:
Executive Mansion, Washington, d, c., Oct.
29-The death Of George B. Mcclellan. at one
Lime the major general commanding the armies
o. the United States. took place at early hour
this morning As mark of public respect to
Inc memory OF this distinguished soldier and
citizen. whose military ability and civic virtues
nave sued lnstcr upon tho history of his country
y ~. IL o. ordered Dy the president that the national
1ngs OF the executive departments in this city
until after his funeral shall have taken place.
tslghcdJ DANIEL S LAMONT,
Private Secretary.
The following general order was issued
this afternoon:
Washington, Oct. 90, 1ss5.-Wnh profound
regret the secretary Of war announces to the
army the death Of Gen. George b. McCleiland,
70 fermerly major general commanding the armies
Of the Uaited States, which occurred at Orange,
n =. this morning. The name and fame Of this
soldier and citizen is known and
honored throuehont the republic As the organ
Pable OF accomplishing great deeds. The lessons
ne gave It were never forgotten. and the spirit
with which be animated 1t continued through all
he rendered great services 10 his country. q
pure and noble character. his unselfisl devotion
and the duty he performed in the hour Of pcrii.
Will cause his memory ever to he cherished with
pride by the people Of the United States, "''''
islgnedJ WILLIAM c. ENDICOTT.
Secretary of War.
The president sent the following telegram
of coincidence to Mra Mcclellan TO- day:
Washington. p; G.. Oct. 30. lss5.-To Mrs.
sasEed Iee!se r. bv Mcclellan Nc ooranve III am
and while know how futile are all human
Efforts to console. must assure you of my deep
xo pat IN Your great grief and express to
good friend. [Signed] GROVER CLEVELAND.
THE GOVERNOR OF NEW JERSEY.
NEWARK. N. j., Oct 2O-Gov. Albeit has
sent the following telegram to Mrs McClel-
Ian:
y, state OF New Jersey. Executive Department,
Trenton, Oct. 20, 1ss5-.My Dear Madam: /
have Just learned with profound sorrow Of the
not only for nyself. btt for all the people Of
New Jersey. who will join in tho universal
mourning for the loss Of pure and upright citi-
to take such proper official action os will do
honor to his memory have directed Adjutant
William s. Striker to ascertain your
be in full sympathy with your own feelings 1
have the honor to be. very 1espectfully. yours,
To Mrs. G. B. Mcclellan, West Orange, N. j.
1t Is definitely learned to-day that Gen.
Mcclellan came very near being made O
member of President Cleveland's cabinet;
that he was rendered the Russian mission,
and declined because of business engage
ments. and that within the past twenty -four
hours the president had concluded to offer
him an appointment as member of the civil
service commission.
George Bripton Mcclellan was born in Phila-
physician. the founder Of Jeffer-
son college, which has graduated many of the
physieans Of this country George B.
sylvania, and in 1912 entered the West Point
Military academy. and graduated second in his
class in 1s4C, and was assigned to duty Is bre-
M ves 4 second lieutenant in the corps Of engineers
he served with great distinction. and was sue
eesstyely breveted ss lieutenant and captain.
In 1857 he was assistant engineer in the con-
shief engineer in the department Of
yeys Of that coast; In 1864 be
survey of the western division q the proposed sed
Pacific railroad: 10 ls54-5 he was detailed to
collect railroad statistics for the war depart
ment. In 1855 ne was appointed to captsincy
10 the artillery, and was sent to the Crimea
during the war OF the allied powers against
Russia to observe military operations and re-
port upon them. On June IL, 1857, he resigned
his commission in the army to take the post Of
chief engineer OF the Illinois Central railroad,
Of which he was chosen vice president In 1853
In $50 he was made president Of the St. Louis
& Cincinnati railroad When the civil war broke
out he was commissioned major general Of
Ohio volunteers and was placed in command
of the department. Of the Ohio, comprising
inSs snd the
1851. he became major general in the regular
army and operated successfully In Western Vlr-
cleared thai renton Of Confederate troops. and
received the thanks OF congress for his services
on July Is. On July 22, 1861. after the defeat
Of the Union army at Bull Run. he was SUM
moned to Washington and placed In command
Of the division Of the Potomac, and subsequently
" the army Of the Potomac On Nov. /, after
the retirement Of Gen. Scott, he became general.
In,chief Of the armies Of the United States.
In 1852 he began the operations against Rich
mOn0. RDOrCachinR from YnFktnvvn he Nou-