davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

COOP MovE AND Com AProIxrMEHr-
Some three or four weeks ago. when heA .
w battle, were being fought and 9th ers
threatening Gov Yates. at the instance of
the Surgeon General of the U 3, appoint
ed rps of surgeons of this state, who
are called the " olanteer Aid Corps"
sort OF minute men, to hold themselves in
rea iiness, whenever called upcn by tele-
graph, to repair to the battle field and
render aid to tho wounded for such a
length Of time as their service may be
necessary The object Of making these
appointments was to avoid the iuconye-
Iience experience heretofore from a rush
under Il call for volunteer surgeons, Of
numbers who were hopelessly incompetent
"al di'l more harm than good Among
the Surgeons appointed ny Gov. Yates
under these circumstances. We observe the
name of DR.. J. o. IIAgRIs. o: this city. a
compliment TO DR. II. as unexpected, We
arc assured, as it certainly was deserved
DR.. ii. takes rank as one Of the best ply
sic..Es and surgeons in the state, and
r-h;ie 10 the army, received innumerable
Communications as such from privates IN
10 generals
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

GEx. ScHorIELD REMovED-The Gtle
backbone manifested by tho President in
the matter of the retention of Gen. Soho
field in con, -,and in Missouri in spite of
the pressure Of the radicals Of that
State, has been easily broken by a rein-
forcement of III, I" pressure from another
quarter. The Union Leaguers had grand
National conventicle at Washington about
the time of the meeting Of Congress, and
this body appointed committee to wait
on the President and instruct him in suns
dry little matt'rs OF duty. They ordered
him to remove Scho6eld at once, and de-
manded that his Calumet be cleared Of
every yestige Of conservative element
Seward, Bates, Blair and HAlleck must be
removed, and their places filed by Sumner,
Fremont. Butler, &c The President sue
cumbed to this authority. Schofield's
h-ad dropped at once, and the rest doubt.
less will follow in due time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

The President has pardoned the rebel
General CAN'T, Of Arkansas, the penalties
Of treason incurred by him, Gen q hav.
ing renounced the Confederation and pro
claimed himself an abolitionist and Union
man. As the law holds man to be limo.
cent Of crimes alleged against him until
he is convicted by due process, it is Ger
tainly an anomalous procedure thus to
pardon man for crimes of which he is
legally presumed to be guiltless
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

The Supreme Court of this State has
made decision IN the celebrated Wabash
Avenue Railway case, which involved the
legality Of the pro-osaton OF tho iegisla-
ture last winter by Gov Yates The court
sustain the action of the Governor, mainly
on the ground o. the tacit acquisscence in
his action on the part of the Senate and
House by Immediately dispensing
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

The Annual Meeting Of the La Sale County BIZ
Bile Society will be held in the Baptist Church in
Ottawa Thursday. Dec. 3lst, for the election Of
officers and tie transaction Of other business
An anniversary meeting will be held on the eva
ming Of the 4th Sunday in January, when an ad-
dress .my be expected and other appropriate exer
cises5fnrther notice Of which will be given hssesf
TER ~ order Of the Executive Committee
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

Oar Jack iars are pockeiinc good de al
Of money from TIE prizes taken by them.
4 lieuieunat commanding our blockadiug
fleet, recently had awarded to hun. as his
portion Of "A prize vessel captured by hi.
sunboat. upwards Of $4,000. 1t is said
that Commodore Duponts individual share
Of prize money, while he was on the Char
esion coast, wac about S1Ur $50
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19
CONGRES3,

The standing c,nm,tte ; were announ-
ced in both houses on Monday. There
was no change n,.de IN the chairmen in
the Senate. In the House Stevens, of Pa.
is at the bead of WAYS and Means, Schenk
on Military Affairs, Arnold on Roads and
Csnals, DC
Fernando Wood offered q resolution in
the House on Monday to send peace COM
r,issioners to Richmond, which was voted
down, 90 TO SO
There is an evident determination to
amend the CONSUMPTION law. A bill for
that purpose has already been reported
from the Military Committee Of the Senate
by Mr.. Wilson, and will pass that body Mt
Al early day. 1t abolishes all money ex-
emptiens, and only permits substitutes
There is but one class in the bill, thus
making all male persons from 20 to As
subject to draft The other causes for rx.
smption are very much reduced an only
son Of a widow. and the father If mother.
less children under certain age, being the
principal ones.
Lovej"y in the House. and Hale in the
Senate have each Introduced bill for the
abolition Of slavery throu ia out the United
States by act Of Congress
The whole subject Of reconstruction
presented by the Presidents Message ana
! Proclamation, is turned over to a special
committee Of thirteen, Of which Stevens
| is chairman.
Mr.. Rollins. Of Mo. offered the Critten-
den resolution in the House FORE adoption
A motion by Loyejoy to lay it on the table
was defeated by ia to So 1t is still
pending
Both Houses were expected to adjourn
from yesterday, (l9th) over to January
Ste.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19
Monumen, Meeting, Jan. 9Th.

There will be meeting Of tine subscribers to
the monumen, fund. TO fix upon the site and con-
suit together upon the subject
Let every man tina, has subscription book give
one two hard days work in circulating it. Eve
~ man aud woman. Young aud old. should have
the opportunity of putting dollar into this noble
structure. These men have not gwen day or
two but have given therlives for u.s.
On behalf of the trustees. z. COLEMAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

DIsaIssED.-Amoung those lately DIS
missed the service in disgrace we observe
the name Of Maj. VIM. n. Maby, Of the
llth III. Infantry, fer rendering false and
fraudulent accounts against the govern
anent large portion of the llth re-. j.
ment was made up from this county, but
We had never before heard of Mai. Maby.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

GEs. GRANT celebrated the 4th Of July
by taking Ficksburg, and appropriately
observed Thanksgiving Day by giving
Bragg good thrashing What is to be
the programme for Christmas and New
Years?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

Mr.. DAY, newly elected School Commits.
sioper:o of this county, requests Us TO state
that he keeps his office at the book store
of Mr.. orion, in this city. where either he
himself Or . deputy may be found at all
timeA
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

The rebel Congress me: at Echincnd
on the same day the federal Congress met
at Washington, and jeff Davis sent IN a
Message COOL deal lon-er, and We are
forced to admit, vastly more ably written,
than that sent to our Congress by Presi-
dent Lincoln. The rebel President how
ever, gives very lnyuHrious acccunt of
the financial and military condition OF the
"Confeder1cy, and sco!ds like a duke with
the govt through three or four columns of
min;on, at the i'll treatment his govern
ment has received not only at the hands
of the L. S. but of England, France, and
all other foreign nations. 1t is said the
present session Of Congress promises to be
q very stormy one, as the question of re-
construction will De fearIessly presented
to the Southern people by the members
from North Carolina.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19
q. s. Collectors Notice.
CsLLKCToR's OFFICE cy INTERNAL RsvKxrs,
9th District. Illinois,
Axsn<nesIL& nne~saaIas.


9th District. liiinois,
-6aps, riu<, December str. 1868.
I'VE undersigned, Collector Of said distvi;t having
Il received the Aunual Coll lection List Rom the As
Of said District, would hereb, give nssc~ that
the for Licences, Incomes, nj other du les
therein mentioned have become due nd payable. and
that he will attend receive the at the times and
pisrss herein inflow ed in La Lse county. 80 Wit:
Al the Office OF e. l.. Waterman. ia the city OF Otta
VA, on Tuesday, Wednesday, a.: Thursday, abe I'D,
2Sd, and 2;;h day Of December, 1863
Al the ONCE Herman Silver in the City OF Peru,
Monday the 2sih dav OF Decx mber. 1868
A. the Banking Office =! Butter Co., in the city Of
Ia Sale, Tuesday the 20 day Of December. 1853
Al the cce Of William L. B-rk, in tie City 81 Men
dota, - Thursday the 3Ist day Of Decembsr, 1858.
And do fur tier 0irs notice. that all persons who
shall neglect the for licenses and taxes.
assessed ssapsr ,h.m urcn said lists, be:oreth
day aforesaid, will he liable pay the penalty sdj.
tional upon the amount thereof As pr .scrbed BY
LEWIS fLLSwORTH,G,
dec 12-3t Collector Of 9Th Dict. he.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

4 slight domestic brr"z. prevents stag
nation Archdsacon Palsy. on hav;usA
case Of co'jug.l harmony commended 10
him. remarked that ia ough il was vera
praseworthy, il must have been VERA
dool
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

Gen. Buford, of Illinois, commander Of
tie cAralry Of the Army of the Potomac,
died at Washington on Wednesday. He
had been made Major General few
he KS previous to his death.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

II is reported at Nsa - ork that John
Morgan has arrived at Richmond, va Big
Study Rivor; aud that jeff Davis has
giTen him . command. in ~ Army Of
Georgia
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

Hithertoo water has been SO scarce at
Washington that the tnngres.m~n have
had to Si.ke their thirst with whi,s-y
Bat the Pntpm ,c furnishes the city with
water uow, and there will ne enough for
Ali
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19
Mr., JOHN R. BRIGGS

IL cur authorized Agent for the sale and aeseV a.,
Trees shrubs, and Plants. from our Nnrser,es. AZ
persons ordering through Mr. Briggs may zee, assuIe
that hsir orders will be flied the same as o'dered
our desire is to give satisfaction to all ~ho purchase
Of
se,,r .tock ia extensive and dne. =.
LEWIS ELLSWORTH / CO.,
Propvietors Or Ds Rage County Nurseries.
E.p.rvi IL, H., June 24si, 1868.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

Some women take such d-iish, in scd!a
ing that it would be cruel not TO give them
occasion for IT.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

The Federal losses during the siege Of
Knoxville were about 900 Those of the
rebels are estimated at 5000.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

What's mos, likely 20 become . woman ,
4 girl.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

Ia mdx for Sale.
7 HE following lands and town Tote
belonging to the estate Of the late Cen. ". H. L.
Wallace. are offered for sais reasonable time:
SEN Sec 81, Town 81. Range 3 East Sd r! n.
Sc acres North part OF NW1 Sec 2, Town 81, s.
East 35l< acres Of SOuth frac NW& 10, 81. z 4
Undivided a Eb swh sec ~. town ~. Rf.
Undivided y SMA Swh sec 10, town SO. RI.
Lot 81 in Ottawa City,
Lot 10 in block -, Stats's.Addi;ion to Ottsws-
Lot 6 in flock 81, do d. &c
Iots and l2, Bi 30, do do do
Lot in Biocx !, North Ottawa.
Lots and EA lot 3, Block 2. OTTAWA North.
Outiot Is in OTTAWA North. containing 3L acres
Lots and ). Book l6l, Wi: n. ~ All. Peru.
Mrs. NJ. ANN WALLACE. zee ut ;r dc.
dec IL II JONI =. Nan her Agent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19
Normal UniVersitv.

Normal University.
V1HE Sc ooi comuis.oners nd Chairm.n of Board,
l. Of Supervisor. Of the counties composing this
ressntativs district, will meet in OTTAWA on Saturday,
Dec 18Th for the eIsma.tisn OF Candidates for Ad-
mission TO the Normal Univer i;y. J. DAY.
seAoO! Com. La Saus county.
EsTRAY NoTICEs-BRowN MULE:
La Sale unity, enc Bro> G-idng Niue, supposed to
be I've years old. InidAins sis. Nausi =. ~
:. W. RAYMOND, Clerk.
BAY MARE COLT .-Taken up by Michael Connors,
in the town of Ude.. Sale l.. county, Mare Colt.
Valued At go. s.w. RAYMOND, Clerk.
BAY MARE COLT.-Tsxen up by S Miller, in the
Coils ,one yeas old past blaze In the forehead boihet
h-twht-. Valued At SO.
Dee. 10. i.cs aw RAYMOND. c.~k
Exhibition OF the Thespian Society.
(org,Ased for the Bensa. OF 8, idisr.' fau.Iiles)
The Thespisn Society ~iIl give An EIaibi,i-n
At WASHING TOY HALL
On Monday Essni..s, December a,th, 1865
Consisting Of Music rabisaux. and Dramatic Iuustra-
ttons. To commence With
STILL WATERS RCy DEEP,
Showing that every man shssld be master OF his own
family Also to t. blea1,vs
TIE OLD YEAR oUT, TIE NEW YEAR IN
eeene Pr.t.-Th. OIf Year represented BY an old
dying amid the lamentations OF has attendants,
The -Four Seasons who mourn the oblivion which his
death 10 About to esnsSn t.ea Well the naiis
and private am in which they have borne part
Is the back ground Two brothers nxhils with
the National Flag trswped In The dus, by the assa LIANT
while the oher attempts - rvscus it and 10 defend
biNseif Melancholy Aasic-ins clock strikes ,selvs
the old year aiss-car;ain fslis.
Scene s.csnd.-7he Ee1 Ysay-A young a-d beas-
tfu girl crosnehand sceptTed ats nded by angels
Path anu HOPE and surrounded By the T~elv- Non,h.
tafr H.. H. FrREIs
the brothers in The tack srouai nos rseoneiird,
do reverence. in q suieSirs T.beax tIr,i o! irigm
plant music. Curtain fAis.
To couc,uis With eIAbI isa 81
TIE V4LET DE- SHAXs
Showing no 4 nd Wit 10 eqIxi 0 emerR.nciss
The proceeds 10 be gwen ls so.diera' families Al
sans donate Se,eti ne snail .2-cised
arc layited TO attend. II Y. CLARK.
J. II KLTpIJ.
d = CAMERON,
PHiLp ~ AID.
Adnil,ance. 20 Cts. ON 1.g':,s Of HtG sye-s
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19
CJuncii PEDceeiIaSI.

TUESDAY. bee. 4. 1859
Regular meeting. Present: Np,o- Rice. AID.
Dwver, Wood. Armstrong Dow, MURPHY, Miller
and Il ,rh ,v.,y
Minutes of the last Csuar and the last special
meeting read and approved.
Dow. p-'scltri the n .iit,o7 of T. d. Nrh1ny
an! 81 others. asking the Ctv ConncIi 10 grant
them the right 20 occupy two feet OF the sidewalk
in front OF their places Of bu>ress for the purpose
o! exhibiting goods.
Dwyer we'd to receive the petition and grant
the PRAYER thereof.
Miller moved IN Law the petition on the table
which carried in the affirmative ny the follow
ing vote:
Ayes. Wood, Armstrong, Dow. Miller And
Hathaway-5.
Noes: DIVER and Murphy
Petition from Geo. H. Norris, Mrs. F. McPher-
son aud H. ". Grizzly asking permission from the
City Council to take Goals from certain streets in
Railroad Addition to Ottawa.
On motion OF Dwyer, petition received.
On motion of Wood. the petition referred to street
and Alley Committee with power to act.
Hathaway, presented petition from Mrs. c.
Hou gnteling. asking to have tax refunded. which
on his motion was referred to the Finance Com
,mittee.
On motion Of Wood the special Committee to
whom was referred the comm unication from the
Board of Supervisors, was allowed further time to
report.
peared and made statement of the condition of Nj
agara fire Engine House aud requested that the
City Council would cause the same to be repaired.
On motion Of Dow.
Ori,red. That Niagara Engine House be re.
paired IN accordance with the suggestions a the
Chief Engineer and under his direction.
On motion of Miller, the mat: er of constructing
street crossing across Straight Street. north side
OF Main street was referred to the Street aud
Alley Commute with power to act.
Bills ORDERED PAID: Bill Of Samuel Patterson.
service Street Supervisor to Dec. sth, 1858.
s47.25 c. c. Nelson special police services. $40 :
laok R,,rE rrnn0 VrA
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19
10 the Tax payers Of the Town u DAYTON

v1yHAr oil the children get visit from santa CLAUS.
He lsft large load Of toys snd ether things Z.
Y GRIM Drug and Book Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

YUNHE Sc Com issioners nd Chairmen OF Boards
Il of Supervisors Of the counties composing this rep
ressntativs district, will in OTTAWA Saturday
Dec 18th, for the examination OF CAuoidates for Adj
mission TO the Normal Univer i:y. J. DAY,
SCHOOL Com La Saus COUNTY
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

BAY MARE COLT.-Tasen up by S Miller, in the
tswn OF Grand Rapids. La saiIe county, Bay Mare
Coils one old past blaze In the forehead boihet
ft-tswht~. Valued At $40.
Dee. 10. IsS3 sw RAYMOND. c.erk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19
LOOKOUT /!

AT Z Y. Grisgs' Book and lug Store and &c.
n Photograph Album. I have them from & cts
$500, and other things. Z. Y. GRlS6S
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

EsTRAY NoTICEs-BRowN MULE:
II Taken mp by Tpsmrs HalIes, in the town Of Utica
La Sale unity, Bro. &c ding Niue, supposed to
be I've years old, InidAing sig. Nauei At ~.
:. W. RAYMOND, Clerk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19
Christmas TOYS,
TO RENT.

II WILL. OPEN, the 10th, a Large Assortment OF
Il CHRISTMAS TO rs, suitable for Children OF all
six.. Call at T.. GRIG8S'
bee ~ 1898 Drug and Eoek Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19
STO p =

IN He South room over f. T. Grggs Drug and Bod
II Store for rent A 'arge pleasant room for an OF
6ce Enquire NJ Z. Y. Gr'ggs' Drug aud Book Store
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-12-19

BAY MARE COLT Taken up by Michael Connors,
of Utica, Sale La county, Bay Mare Colt,
black tail and legs two years cid IS hands high.
Valued At go. =. W. RAYMOND, Clerk.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1863-07-03
I'm Probate.

State of Observation-Disclosures County, So.
In the matter of the application of Charles
McCarty for Letters Of Administration on the
Estate Of Bartholomew Hays, deceased.
On reading and fling The petition of Oh aries
McCarty Of the town of Meme, in the county
Of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin, represent
ing. among other things, that Bartholomew Nc
Carly, late of the town of Meeme and county
aforesaid died on the 18th day of April, 1862. in
said town, ntestate, leaving real estate in said
county amounting i'll all to the sum of Six Hun :
dred dollars, and that said deceased is also in
debted in the sum Of about Three Hundred dol
lars and Six cen cents, and praying that admins
istration Of said sstlte be granted to Charles
McCa-ty and john Hays of the said town and
county, therefore,
1t is Ordered that said apple ton be heard
before me at my office in the village of Mamto-
Voc. on the 27lh day OF july, A d. 1868, at 10
o'clock A. NJ. And it is further Ordered that
notice of said application and hearing be given
by publishing a copy of this orderfor three sue
cessive weeks, once in each week i'll the Mani
towoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in said county,
prior to said hearing.
HENRY S. PIERPONT, County Judge.
Dated Mauitowoc, June 25, 1868.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1863-07-03
PROF. 0. J. WOODS
III A IL IL e S TOR TIVE

TINS astonishing preparation turns the
Hair back to its original color, after hav-
Ing become gray. and reinstates it in all
It's original health. luster, sofness and
heauty-removes all Danruff from the
Scalp, and all unpleasant itching. 1t will
also cure Cutaneous Eruptions, such as
Scald Head, letter, &c and hence Great es
a perfectly healthy condition of the Scalp,
by acting as a Stimulant and Tonic TO the
organs supplying the colorins matter to
the Hair completely restoring them to
their original vigor and health-thus pre-
venting all tendency to become gray.
1t also prevents the Hair from becom-
ing unhealthy and falling off, and causes
it to grow and thicken where it is gone.
by resuscitating the organs necessary to
supply nutriment and coloring matter.
Thousands of Soldiers in the Army have
testified to the above, who had become
gray and lost their Hair BY sickness,
change of climate, and inattertion, while
performing camp duty.
As a Restorative and Dressing. it has
no equal.
T. & J. ROBINSON.
Wholesale & Retail Agents for North
ern Wisconsin.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1863-07-03
Walnut Hill, near Vicksburg, ]
June %.
Gen. Meade.

The American people ought long since
to have learned that our defeats on the
Potomac are due TO some other cause
than merely bad generalship No gen
erai under present circumstances. can
take command there with safety to his
reputation or his army. If the rebel,
don't destroy him, there is an influence
at Washington that will.
The new hero Of the hour Is Gen
Meade. 1t is his fortune rather than his
loss that the newspaper generals know
so little about him. lie comes into com
mand with no grand flourish of trnmne,s
and tina. is so much in his favor. Never
theless he is thoroughly educated and
experienced military officer. born on The
Potomac itself, and stands high in mill
tary circles. Men who have been tamil
lar with his acts. especially during the
late battles, have frequently euogised BIN
as the ablest officer in that department,
Since the president has determined to
deny the wish Of the people and the army
by recalling Mcclellan, he has douI tless
done the next best thing in the appoints
mon; of Meade. Kiiuaukee Neus.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1863-07-03
Gen. Rockers and Meade's Addresses

Headers Army Of the Potomac,
June %.
Gen. Hooker issued the following fares
we'll address:
In conformity wi orders from the War De,
partment, dated June 9th, I relinqni>h the COM
mand of the army # the Potomac. 1t is trans
ferred to Major General Geo. G. Meade, a brave
| and accomplished officer, who has nobly elIned
the confidence and esteem of the army on many
a well-tought field. Impressed with the belief
that nv usefulI asa as commander Of the army
| Of the Potomac IS impaired, l part with i, yet
not without the deepest emotions and sorrow on
parting With comra les of so many battles. This
sorrow is relieved by the conviction that the
courage and devotion of this army will never
cease, nor fail to yield to my successor, as it has
to me. hearty support. With the earnest
prayer that the triumph which awaits it may
bring successes worthy of it and tie nation, l
bid It farewell.
(signed) JOSEPH HOOKER.
This was followed by an address from
Gen, Meade, dated Headquarters Army of
the Potomac, June 2Sth, 1868.
By direction of the President Of the United
S ates | hereby assume command of the army
cf the Potomac. As soldier in obeving this
order, an order totally unexpected and unsolicr
lteo, nave no promises or pied9eS 10 make
The country locks to the army to relieve it from
the devastation and disgrace of hostile .vasion.
hatever fatigucs and sacrifices we may be call,
Il upon to undergo, let US have in view con-
stantly the magnitude of the interests Involved,
and let each man determine to do his duty, leay-
ing to an al!>controling Providence, the decis~
ion of the contcst
1t is with just d fi leEce that I relieve in COM
mand of this army, an eminent and accomplished
soldier,sT lose name must ever appear conspc-
uous in the history of its achievements. But
rely upon the hearty support Of my comrades in
arms to assist ne in the disch rye of the duties
OF the important trusts which are confded to
me. (Signed)
GEO G.. MEADE,
Major General Comd'g.