Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-11-06
l D AND STATESMAN.

Little Mac" the Pride Of the Army
of the Potomac, Surrounded by
his Family, Passes Peacefully
Away--Trlbutes From the Presl-
dent and Secretary Of War.
NEWARK. N. d., Oct. 29-Gen. Mcclellan died
shortly after midnight, OF nturalgiaO OF the heart.
He had been under a physicians care about two
weeks, but nothing serious WAS expected until
he 0as taken worse yesterday. He died sur
rounded by his family. He arrived home about
six weeks ago fran a trip west with his family,
and his invitations had been issued for a rtcep-
tiOn this evening. He died at st. Cloud, Orange
Mountain, where he lad lived for hea ;ly twenty
years. ~
mere news of his demise had been received
He had been falling for months past aud had not
visited his Office in two weeks, though II was not
expected his Illness would result fatally. he
leaves Il sou and daughter, the former
inst completing his education AS
soon as the news spread throughout the city
great sorrow was expressed at the generals
death. Flags on the public buildings were
placed at hall mast and the Grand ARMY posi-
called a meeting to express their sorrow anu
offer a DO y guard for the remains. Arrange
ments for the funeral have not yet been made.
The following executive order was issued 10
day;
W~AsHINGTGN, u. o., Oct. 20, 1855. !
Inc QedUl OF George ID. MCOltlldu, az oiC Vi'hc
the majOr-geueEal commanding the armies Oh
the United States. took place at an early hour
this morning. AS a mark OF puDllc respect 70
the memory of this distinguished soldier. ana
citizen, whose military abilities and civil VIZ
tues have shed luStre upon the history OF MS
country, it is ordered by the president that me
national fiag be displayed at hall mast upon all
the buildings Of the executive departments III
this city until after his funeral shall nave taken
place.
TSlpned1 n y. LAMONT,
Private Secretary.
The following general order was issued this
afternoon:
WAR DEPARTMENT.
WASHINGTON, ID. o., OcE. 10, 1885.
With profound regret the secretary of war an
nOunces to the army the death Of Gen. Geo. b.
the armies of the United States, which occurred
at Orange, N. j., this morning. The name and
fame OF this distinguished soldier ana citizen is
known and hon0red throughout the republic.
AS the organizer OF The army OF the
Potomac he made it capable of accomplishing
great deeds. The lessons lie gave 1t were never
forgotten, and the spirit with which he animated
it continued throughout all its e~venlful history,
Subsequently, as Its leader, he rendered great
service to his country. His pure and noble
character, his unseltish devotion. and the duty
he performed in the hour Of peril. will cause his
memory ever to be cherished with pride by tho
people OF the United States.
(SignedD VIM. q. E%NDIcoTT,
Secretary Of War.
1t is definitely learned to-day that zen. NC
Clellan came very near being made u member OF
President Cleveland'S cabinet; that he was
rendered the Russian mission and declined II,
because OF business engagements, and That
within the past tWenty-fOur hours the president
had concluded to offer him all appointment as a
member of the civil service commission.