Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-06-30
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES I
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
Farewell Address of Gen. Heokrr-The
Order of Major General Meade

EarcweH ADDRESS OF GEN. HoOker-1he n
Order of Major General Meade.
HEADQUARTERS Army OF TIE PoronAo,
June rs, le63-This morning Col Hardie ar
rived here by special train from WashinS ton,
as a bearer Of dispatches, relieving General
Hooker from the command of the army of :he
Potomac, and appointing Maj. General Meade
commanding the Fifth corps, his succnssor
Soon fter the reception OF the orders at heed-
quarters, Gen. Hooker issued the following
address:
FAREWELL Address OF GEE. HOOKER
HEADQUARTERS Army OF THE PoTon AC,
Frederick, Md, June 2S, ls63-GeaerGJ Orders
No. 65.-In conformity with the orders Of the
War Department. dated June 81, 1853, / relin-
Quish the command OF the Army Of the Poto-
mac, 1t is transferred To- Ma jor Gen. George
i. Meade, brave and accomplished officer,
who has nobly earned the confidence and es
TEEN OF the army on many well fought field
Impressed with the belief that my usefulness
as commander Of the Army Of the Potomac is
impaired, part from it, yet not without the
deepest emotion The sorrow of parting with
the comrades of so many battles is relieved by
the conviction that the courage and devotion
OF this army will never cease or fail; that il
will yield to my successor, as 1t has to me-
willing and hearty support. With the earnest
prayer that the triumph OF it's arms NAV bring
successes worthy OF it and the nation, bid it
farewell.
JesErH HOOKER, Major General.
s. +. BARsTOw, Acting Adjutant General
ADDRESS OF GGEERAL MEADE OF rAkIEo oox-
EAED OF THE ARHY OF THE POTOMAC
This order was followed by the subioined
address Fl ON General Meade:
HEAD4UARIERs ARMY OF THE PoTonAo,
June y 2eS7e63.-GsaerGI Ordsr. 40 6S-Rv di
recton OF the President Of the United States 7
hereby assume command OF the Army Of the
Potomac. As a soldier, in obeying this order,
an order totally unexpected and unsolicited, I
have no promises or pledges to make The
country looks to this army to relieve it from
the devastation and disgrace Of hostile inva-
sion. Whatever faugues and sacrifices we may
be called upon 10 undergo, let us have in view
constantly the magnitude of the interests in
Folyed and let each man determine TO do his
duty, leaving to an all all-controlling Providence
the decision OF the contest. II is with Just diff
fdence that relieve in command of this army
an eminent and accomplished soldier whose
name must ever appear conspicuous in the
history OF its achievements. but l reIy upon
the hearty support of my companions in arms
TO assist me in the discharge of the important
trust which has been cOnfided to me.
GEORGE q. MEADE, Major GsnI Comd'g.
5. +. BARsTow, Assistant Adj't General.
The correspondent of the New York Herald
says:
Nothing could have exceeded the surprise
occasioned by this announcement The first
rumors OF the change were scarcely credited,
and it was not until the appearance OF the fare
well address OF Gen. Hooker that the report
was generally believed.
The reason tor the change of commanders
areyet unknown it is believed, and indeed in
dicated in the brief remarks OF Gen Hooker to
his staff, that he had applied TO Gen HaIleck
TO be relieved from the command OF the army
OF the Potomac. We are yet in the dark, how
ever, so far as the knowledge OF q en-. Hooker's
reasons for making such an application are
concerned, and can only await the develop
ment ef events from heaGquarters
The report of the change soon extended II the
several corps, and their commanders fastened
to bid farewell to the General BY three O'clock
large numDer OF officers had assembled, and
soon AFTER Gen. Hooker appeared IN the avenue
before his tent. Some time was spent in social
inter course and to the last all forInalfties were
dispensed with. The parting was painful to
every one, particularly to those who had be-
CONE endeared to the General by old associa-
uons and not Il few felt their ewes moisten as
they took the parting hand.
General Hooker was deeply grieved. He had
been identified with the army OF the Potomac,
he SAID, since its organization, and mad hoped to
continue with it 10 the end. IT is the best army
OF the country, worthy of the confidence OF the
Eauon, and CUnld not fail of success in the ap-
preaching struggle. He spoke OF his success or
as Il glorious soldier, and urged all 10 give him
their earnest support.
At the conclusion OF the leave taking the more
prominent officers fingered al the Generals
tent, and spent the evening il reve wing the
Pheasant "reminiscences of the past, and the
plans for the future campaign.
General Hooker leaves tomorrow tor Balti-
mere, to which place he has been ordered to
report. His personal staff, including General
EntteIfield, will accompany hun. The officers
OF the several departments at headGuartars
will doubtless remain.
General Meade was totally surprised by the
ORDER appointing him commander of the army
of the Potomac, and deeply felt the weight OF
responsibility resting upon him. His appoint
ment gives universal satisfaction, and all ex-
press determination TO extend their heartesL
co. operation.
Affairs on the Upper Potomac are reported
quiet. The enemy has but q small force south
OF Hagerstown, and our forces remain in the
uDdlsturbed possession of South Mountain.
A rebel cavalry force is reported TO have
crossed the Potomac below Edwards Ferry
and captured a train OF one hundred and fifty
wagons. Captain Harry Page, Assistant
Quartermaster at headQ uarters, had charge of
the train, and is probably a prisoner. The
mail WAGON, with mails from headquarters had
lett for Washington, but received timely infor-
nation of the raid and returned.
This morning one OF the wagons In the
ammunition train blew mp, but fortunately
without doing amy damage TO the rest of the
train.
General Pleasanton has been appointed
major general. and placed in command of the
cavalry forces.
General Stahl is ordered to report for dutv
with another command in Pennsylvania
All quiet