What They Think Of McClellan In Russia

At a complimentary dinner given to the officers of the 7th New Hampshire Regiment at the Metropolitan Hotel in New York, the other day, Major Roland, in response to a sentiment in honor of the commanding Chief, General McClellan, stated:

That during a visit to Russia, some time since, he was told by General Totleben, the renowned Engineer of the Crimean war, that he (Gen. T.) thought there were at least two great soldiers in the United States.  One was General Scott, whom he knew well by fame and warlike acts, and the other through his military works, and that was Captain McClellan. [Loud cheers.]  General Totleben predicted that if ever the United States should become involved in war, Captain McClellan would distinguish himself.  [Three cheers and a tiger for General McClellan.]

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, February 1, 1862, p. 1