Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-03
Fnom THE ARMY 0F1Hs pO1onAC.

Fh0M THE ARMY OFTHE PUTOHAU.
WAsH1NeroN, June 2S-2 NJ.
The following is from the Herad's special
correspondent at Frederick to-day. General
Hooker this morning was relieved Of bis
command. Gen. Meade succeeds him. Gen.
Hooker was relieved at his own requests and
leaves this afternoon for Baltimore Every
thing is working well.
The Herald Headquarters Army Of the
Potomac dispatch dated the 2Sth says this
morning Col. Hardie arrived by special train
from Washington as bearer Of dispatch reliev-
ing Gen Hooker of the command and appoint
ing Maj. Gen. Meade his successor. Soon
after Gen. Hooker issued the following fare
we'll address
In conformity with ORDER from the department
dated June 27h, reinqush the command Of the army
brave aud accomplished officer who has noby earned
The confidence and esteem n the army In many hard
Tough, fields Impressed with the belief that my useful
ness as commander Of the army Of the Potomac Is i'm
paired part from 1t, yet without the deepest
ton OF sorrow az parting with comrades ~ so many
bAtes am relieved by the conviction that the courage
aud devotion Of this army will never fail that
% will yield to my successor IL has 70 me, hearty
willing support. With prayer that the triumph
VI It's arms may bring successes worthy Of II the
(Signed Josrrn HOOKER. Mai Gen
This was followed by an address from Gen.
Meade, dated Headquarters army of the Po-
tomac. June 2Sth:
by direction Of the President Of the e. S, assume
command Of the Army Of the Potomac As = soldier In
obeyiug this ORDER order totally uuexpected and
solicited, have promises or pledges 10 make. The
country looks to this army relieve from devastation
and Disgrace Of hostile invasion. Whatever fugues
end sacuhces We may be called upon 10 undergo, let
have in view constantly the magnitude of interests u-
VOWED ana let eaoh man determine 20 do his duty eaN-
ing 60 an all controlling Providence the decision Of the
contest Il is with just diddence TIA; relieve IN com
maud Of this army, eminent accomplished soldier
whose name must ever appear couspcious in the history
of its achievements But rely upon the hearty support
Of my companions in To- assist In the discharge
Of the duties II the important trust which has been
fsrfed ppm me.
leignedl Gao. s. MEADE
Mai Gen. Commanding.
The report Of the change soon extended TO
the several corps, and the officers babe fare
we'll to Gen. Hooker Tho appointment OF
Gen. Meade gives universal satisfaction and
all express their determination to extend TO
him the heartest corporation.
The Herad's headquarters army Of the Pc.
tomac dispatch Of the 2sth says afFt rs on the
upper Potomac are quiet. The rebels have
small force south OF Hagarstown and our
forces remain in possession OF South Noun
tain.
Pleasanton has been appointed a Maj Gen.
and commands the cavalry frees Gel. Stab
mas oeen ordered TO report Tor duty with an
other command IN Pennsy lvania-
WASHINGTON. June 80
A letter from the Army of the Potoms,
received tonight says Gen. Meade's appoint
ment is we'll received everywhere. and that he
is employed in arranging his plans for the
future, ably assisted by the chiefs Of the var
ious Department who served under the var
ious commanders Of this Department Our
forces are in condition to repel any attack
or to at once assume the aggressive
The Times prints the f,llovir,
HrADauAnrEus AHny or ruS PorouAc.1
Tuesday evenings P. NJ.
am just In from the 'front.' ana send ~ a
sPec,al messenger 10 FredeHcN oriei as
P''cn o, the occurrences Of yesterday ana To-
uay lne reoei Iofee "nich maze the raid on
ene na'umote ONO rallroa' consisted oil
stuart "nole iotoe' win pieces OF artlllery'
VA MonuaN hieht Vney arrived al est