The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1885-11-06
GENERAL MCCLELLAN DEAD,
The Organizer and First Commander of the
Army Of the Potomac Retired from Duty


The Organizer and First Commander of the
Army Of the Potomac Retired from Duty
| ORANGE, N. j., Oct. 29.-Gen. George d
Mcclellan, ex-commander Of the army o.
the Uunited States, died suddenly thi.
morning al $40 o'clock from exhaustion
produced by repeated shocks Of
NEURALGIA OF THE HEART,
Al his home on the Orange mountains
Though he had nearly completed his 59th
year, be had preserved no: only buoyanl
spirits, but abundant youthful agility
Therefore, when he began about three weeks
ago, to feel pains of the heart, neither be
nor his physician, DR.. Seward, of Orange
nor any Of his family, regarded them at oil
serious. He and every one else believed
yesterday that the trouble was some malady
either gone for good or At least for long
time. In that belief the General ordered
his carriage yesterday morning, drove 10
Orange, accompanied by bis only daughter
saw several gentlemen on business and m ade
an appointment with one Of them for IL
o'clock to-day. He returned home In excel.
lent spirits. ate heartily at his meal and re-
tired to rest. About IL O'Clock the pains
returned 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 Gen.
eral he found his patient In extreme agony.
T6a nl ,,ttt lit
frequency that was alarming, and the
homeopathic remedies which the skill of the
doctor suggested were no more efficient thar
those which had been supplied by the intel.
| ligent affection of Gen. McClellan's wife and
daughter, who had administered to him un-
ceasingly from the first alarm. For four
| hours he suffered the most excruciating
| agony. About o'clock there was change.
The eyes of the patient began to grow
brighter and bis face, that had been white
with pain, began 10 recover its usual rudy
hue. He gave long, deep sigh Of relief,
smiled family ard said: 81 feel easy now.
Thank God, l have pulled through" Then
he sank back upon the pillows as If ex-
hausted, closing his eyes. The doctor, who
was watching his face with extreme solici.
tude, saw the unerring signs of approaching
collapse, and whispered to Mrs. Mcclellan:
"IFEAR HE is DYING"
II was but too true. Gen. Mcclellan raised
himself up on one hand, half opened his
eyes, and fell back dead.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH.
George Brinton Mcclellan was born at
Philadelphia in 1926. His father was . dis
tinguisbed physician, q graduate Of Yale
College, and founder of Jefferson College.
At West Point Mcclellan had the reputa.
ton of being an industrious but not bril-.
liant student; but he graduated second in
the general rank In the largest class that had
ever left the academy, and first in the class
on engineering. His military rank when he
left West Point, In 1916, was second lieu.
tenant of engineers. He served as such in
the Mexican war. In the spring of 1855 be
was appointed to q captaincy In the LIST cav.
airy regiment. The same year be was one
Of q commission, composed of three officers
sent by the United States government to
make observations In tho Crimean war. He
resigned his commission in the army In
1857, and became chief engineer of the ILL
nois Central railroad. In 1861 he re-entered
the army. As commander of the federal
forces in western Virginia he gained the
victories Of Rich Mountain and Cheat river.
After the battle of Bull Run he was appoint
ed commander of the army at Washington.
In November, 1861, he assumed command
of the armies of the United States. His
victory at Fair Oaks, May 81, 1862, was fol-
lowed by actions at Mechan csville, Savage
Station, White Oak Swamp, Gaines Mill
and Malvern Hill. The result of the cam
paign was the retreat of his forces and the
ab andonmenL of his plan to take Richmond.
Gen. Pope was appointed to supereede Gen.
Mcclellan, who was, however, recalled 70
the command of the army, Sept. 2, 1862.
His victory at ADtietam was gained about
fortnight after this date. In the following
November he was relieved of command. In
1864 he was nominated for the presidency
on the Democratic ticket, and received q
popular vote of ], 800, 900. In 1877 NcClel-
Ian was elected governor Of the State of
New Jersey, q position which he filed until
1881. Since that date he has lived In New
York city. HIS learning and ability as an
engineer gave him leading and remunerative
business in the profession indicated.
EXECUTIVE ORDER.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, p.
c., Oct. 30, 1SS5.-The death Of George b.
Mcclellan, at one time the major general
commanding the armies OF the United
States, took place at AL early hour this
morning. AS mark Of public respect to
the memory Of this distinguished soldier and
citizen, whose military career and civic vir-
tues have shed lustre upon the history of
4. 4. l,y kn
that the National flag be displayed at half
tive departments In this city until after his
funeral shall have taken place.
[Signed.1 DANIEL S. LAMONT,
Private Secretary.
GENERAL ORDER.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, ID.
c., Oct. 20, 1SS5.-With profound regret the
Secretary Of War announces to the army,
the death OF Gen. Geo. b. Mcclellan, for.
merry major general commanding the
armies of the United States, which occurred
at Orange, N. j., this morning. The name
and fame Of this distinguished soldier and
citizen Is known and honored throughout
the Republic. As organizer OF the Army of
the Potomac he made 1t capable Of accom-
plishing great deeds. The lessons he gave
1t were never forgotten and the spirit with
which he animated II continued through all
Its eventful history. Subsequently, rs Its
leader, he rendered great service to bis
country in bis pure and noble character, his
unselish devotion and the duty be per-
formed In the hour of peril will cause his
memory ever to be cherished with pride by
the people OF the United States.
lSigned.] WILLIAM G. ENDIcorT,
Secretary Of War.
Hundreds of kilograms of coincidence were
received by the family from distinguished
statesmen and soldiers.
NEW YORK, Oct. 30.-It has been definite
ly arranged that the funeral Of General Nc
Clellan will take place at 10 o'clock on
Monday morning next, from the Madison
avenue Presbyterian church. In accordance
with the request Of Mrs. Mcclellan, there
is to be no military demonstrations, al
though ell the veterans who served under
the General have been invited to the funeral.
Rev. DR.. Parker will conduct the simple |
services of the dead and no eulogy will be
pronounced. The pall.bearers thus far Sc
lected are General w. s. Hancock, General
Joseph E. Johnston, General Martin T. Nc.
Mshon, General Fitz John Porter, General |
W. B. Franklin, Hon. Fl. q. Kelsey, Colonel |
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