Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-01-30
The war News, &c.
Headqoarters Army Of lhO POlomso.

Headquarters Army OF the Potomac,
January 26.
This morning Burnside turned ever the COM
mand Of the army to Gen. Hooker As soon as
the change was known, the principal officers
waited on Burnside, and took leave him with
regret. Burnside issued parting address to
the ARMY.
General Order No. o.
CAMP NEAR FALMOUTH,
January %, 1863
BY direction Of the President Of the United
States the Commanding General this day tfens-
fers the command Of the Army to Major General
Joseph Hooker. The short time that he has dI-
roeted your movements have not been fruitful of
victory, nor any considerable advancement of
our lines, but it has again demonstrated an
amount Of courage, patience and endurance, that
under more favorable circumstances would have
accomplished great results. Continue to exer-
else these virtues, be true in your devotion to
your country, and the princi pies you have sworn
to maintain; give to the brave and skillful GEN
eral, who has long beenidentified with your or
ganisation and who is now to command you,
your full and cordial support and cooperation,
and you will deserve success. Your General in
taking an aifectionate leave of the Army, from
which he separates with so much regret, may
be pardoned II he bids an especial farewell to
his long and tried associates OF the 9Th corps
His prayers are that God may be with you, and
grant you continued success until the rebellion
is crushed. (Signed)
A. e. BURNSIDE,
Maj. Gen. Com'dg.
LEWIS RICHMOND, A. A. g.
1t is understood that Mai. Gen. Franklin and
Maj Gen. Sherman have also been relieved from
their commands ofthe right and left Grand Divi-
sions of the Army of the Potomac, but the news
Of their successors have not yet been divulged
nor is it known who has been appointed to take
the place of Gen. Hooker. Gen. Burnside with
most of his late staff has been allowed thirty
days time ofabsence The weather warm ant
pleasant, and the wind is fast drying up tn,
earth.
HEADoUARrKRs OF THE ARMY OF THE PoroMAc,
January, 81, 1863.
The following has just been published to ;h'
Army
Headquarters Army of the Potomac,
Camp Near Falmouth, jan 26.
GEENRAL ORDERS NO. l.
BY direction from the President ofthe United
States the undersigned has assumed command
of the Army efthe Potomac. He enters upor
the discharge of the duties imposed by this
trust with just appreciation OF their response
bilty. Since the formation of this army, he hai
been identified with its history. He has'shar'
ed with you it's glories and reverses with nC
other desire than that these relations might re-
main unchanged until its destiny should be ac
complished In the record of your achieve
ments there is much to be proud of, and will
the blessings of God we will contribute some
thing to the renOwn ofour arms and the sue
cess of our cause.
To secure these ends yonr commander vii
require the cheerful and Jealous corporation o
every officer and soldier in the army In equip
ment, intelligence, and valor the enemy is on
inferior. Let us never hesitate to give him bat
tie wherever we can find him. The undersigne,
only gives expression to the feelings of thisarm.
when be conveys to our late commander, Majo
General Burnside, the most cordial good wishe
for his future. My staff viii be announced o
soon as organized.
ISigned1 JOSEPH HOOKER,
Major General Commanding,
Army of the Potomac.
The only movement to-day is change of 10
ealty for headquarters.
Rain is falling; wind South West; temperatur
mild.
New York, Jan. pa despatch to the TIM
states that Gen. Couch succeeds Sumner and "
81. Smith succeeds Franklin.