The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-07-03

own request, and Gen. Meade has been OPP
pointed to the command Of tho army in his
stead.
The rebel army are within three miles Of
Harrisburg, and an attack will soon COM
mence.
GEN. HooKER's ADDRESS.
In conformity with orders from the War
Department, June 9th, relinquish com.
mand OF the Army Of tho Potomac. II ID
transferred to Gen. G. G Meade, bravo and
accomplished officer, who has nobly earned
the confidence and esteem Of the army on
many hard fought fields.
Impressed with the belief that my influence
as commander Of the Army Of the Potomac
is impaired, l part from it, yet not withou,
the deepest emotions Of sorrow Mt parting
with comrades of 80 many battles. am 70.
lieved by tho conviction that the courage and
devotion ofthe army will never cease or fail
that it will yield my successor, rs it has to
me. hearty and willing support. With
earnest prayers that the triumph fits arms
may bring success worthy Of it and the
nation, bid it farewell.
This was followed by an address from Maj
Gen. Meade, dated Headquarters Army Of the
Potomac, June 2Sth, 1868.
GEN. MEADE's address.
BY direction OF the President of tho United
States, hereby assume command Of the Ar
my OF the Potomac rs soldier. In obeying
this order, an order totally unexpected and
unsolicited, have no promises or pledges TO
tn fNl,a InnLa 30 "a %
relieve 1t from the devastation and disgrace
of hostile invasion. Whatever htigues
and sacrifices we may be called upon to un.
dcrgo. let us have in view constantly the
magnitude of interests involved, and let each
man 80 determine to do his duty, leaving to
an all controlling Providence the decision OF
the contest. IL is with great difidencc that
Irelicyo in command of this army m eminent
and accomplished soldier, whose name must
ever appear conspicuous in the history of its
achievements, but rely upon the hearty
support Of my companions in arms to assist
mo in the discharge of the duties of tho i'm.
portant trust which has been confded to me.
GEORGE G. MEADE,
. Major General Commanding.
The report of the change soon extended to
tho several corps, and tho officers bado faro.
well to Gen. Hooker. lie leaves for Balti.
more where he has been ordered to report.
The appointment Of Gen. Meade gives uni
ycrsal satisfaction, and all express their do.
termination to extend tho hcartest co.opcra-
ton.
CHIcKAsAw Bayou, June 25,
.. ... VIA CAIRO, 30.
Port Hudson has not been taken. Gen.
Grant was deceived by false report to that
effect, given out before the boat landed. The
report was brought by the Arizona. Firing
here hos been quieter in consequence OF in
tense heat. We have gained possession Of
another Fort on the left.
CAIRO, June 30.
Tho despatch boat Gen. Lyon, from Yazoo
Landing morningof Goth, has arrived. There
had been fighting all day Thursday in rear of
Vicksburg, and at night one Of the rebel
Forts was blown up, causing terrible concus-
sion-Tho Gen. Lyon was fired on ut Cypress
Bond on the way down by rebel battery.
The fro was returned, and the rebels driven
of with the loss Of several killed and
wounded.
CHICAGO, June 30.
A special Memphis dispatch of Goth says
the steamer new Kentucky brings news from
Gen. Logan's division at Vicksburg. which
had taken an important fort from the enemy.
He mined and blew up one corner on Satur-
day. This produced a breach in tho walls.
through which our troops entered. The reb.
els fought with reckless courage, but were
forced to yield. Gen. Logan has already
mounted two heavy guns. Gen. Grant con-
tinues to contract his lines. and il daily
making near approaches to the enemys
works.
a.s... BALTIMORE, June 30.
Tho American says: 1--WE arc not ut lib
erty to give the precise present position Of
the Army Of the Potomac. Suffice 1t to say;
both railroad and telegraph.
was resumed with Frederick and Harper's
Ferry this A. NJ, and that the rebel raiders
who occupied Montgomery Co.. yesterday
and Sunday found 1t necessary yesterday nj.
ternoon to make rapid retreat from those
localities. They also disappeared from Mar
rockville and Sykesvife, on the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad yesterday p, NJ, and there
was no enemy last night between Frederick
road and the Potomac. Gen. Meade, MS soon
as no took command of the army, issued or.
ders for o general movement, and in few
hours relieved both Baltimore and Washing.
ton Of oil present fear Of rebel invasion.
Wo apprehend there Is not rebel In arms
within thirty miles of Baltimore, and mono
on this side Of the Potomac within similar
distance Of Washington.
HEApouARrEns AIRY OF CuxBxRLasp, !
N.i Manchester, Tenn, June %.
Gen. Reynolds, at 10 A. NJ. yesterday,
took possession Of this place. At @ p. NJ.
Granger occupied Shelbyyillo. After slight
resistance the rebels evacuated their several
positions, rotreating on the lines which Tul.
lahoma is the concentric point. .ll.ri
On Thursday sharp fight had occurred,
and on Friday Gen. Rosscau made flank
movement to the right for the purpose Of
getting upon the Fairfield road and cutting
the rebels of from their line Of retreat.-l
Tho regular brigade, Major Coolidge COM
In the absence oil Gen. King, who
10 Ill ut Murfrecsboro, had the advance OF
the aanking force. and made brilliant and
rapid charge upon tho rebel brigade Of Bates,
forming the rebel left, driving IL In great
confusion for mile. and causing the rebel
right to hastily ovacuate the Beech Grove
works. retreating In great haste toward Fair
6eld OoI W.ikoe thvon oh fear of hein0