The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-27
THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
Effect Of the Reorganization
Of the Army.
Farewell Addresses OF Generals
French, Newton and
PleasantOn,
Mr.. Finley Anaerson's Despatch.
ARMY or THE l0TOMAC.
.HKADouARrERs IN THE IIElD, March 20. 1894

Mr. Finley Andcrson's Despatch.
ARMY THE poroMAc. I
HEADQUARTERS IN THE fIElD. hafch 20, 1884 I
General Order No 10, recognizing the Army OF the
Potomac has caused considerable In this army
IL has been a.fruu theme or discussion, particularly
among the troops winch have been consolidated nss
ocrps The objeCs the secure greatss
strength and OF consolidation. Experience has
shown that grand army, composed Of few army corps,
with numerical strength prsportosaseIy great much
more effective than ono oompcsed Of many small army
corps, we'll for purposes or discipline in camp ss
extensive operations on the ned or battle w the pre-
vailing opinion IN this army, amosE officers whs
are most un'avoraby Affected by the change. that NE
present consolidation will result h benefit 70 the ssr.
Woo.
IL with great regret however that the sodisrs leave
the corps with VIII ich they be heretoore ides,
fed The members OF tho First. particularly shoss
Of tho Third corps, which the largest In tho army
have heard with the order which destroys IL
organization OF those oorps under whose distinctive o.
lors they have fought with honor many battle
fields aud whore tho blood Of their brave oompauoss
who fell uoby has covered the of those corps
with lasting glory. Though the order allows them
tain their badges and distinctive Marks II Is with mani
fest reluctance that they sunder those strong associations
which bind III a fellowship companions in arms
on tho field OF battle. None partake Of this feeling -
aensbly as the general officers who have removes
from tnoir Ou the various SIAN Oucer0s
whose positions have been changed in consequence.
The general Ulcers however. hive gracefully yielded
to the requirements Of this order with spirit OF mag
naDmity becoming noble soldiers. Only their personal
aids DO camp accompany the generals.
The order was promulgated Immediately after Lieu
tenant General Grauts arrival al his headquarters
field II not General Grant. however, but General
Meado who designated the particular corps 10 be cen
soda,ed. General Grant has simply given his sanctOa
to the order.
Whom the Hrst announced there great 10.
tivty at the several corps headquarters Indicated asl
arrangements were made for immediate compli
with the provisions Of the order Soon after Major
General Sykes received the order relieving him from
mand OF tho Fifth corps Major General Warren ts newly
assigned commander rode 70 Tie corps headquartes
accompanied by his STAFF, and formally assumed
command. Major General Sykes was evidently
deeply touched whom he learned that hs was
ordered report in Kansas, far away from the
command with which he had been long identified Hs
will DO accompanied 70 Leaveuworth by two OF his aida
Lieutenant Ingham and Lieutenant Snyder Captain Jay,
hs other aid been assigned TO duty ct tho headquAs
ters OF the army. -
General Sykes after issuing the f.rewe address 70 M
troops sent 70 you yesterday escorted 70 the dpes
by number Of his officers, and went down TO Washing
! tos, en- route for the West.
GENERAL FRRxcH's SARswHlL 70 aus TRooPa
the soldiers with whom he had fought many battle
fields His officers hooked 70 bis headquarters 70
their OF personal regard and 70 express As
regret at his approaching departure They also spoke
the historic ned on which they had fought togeteWs
Macy OF them accompanied him Brandy xa.tou, an
there babe him farewell before went 10 Philadelphia
General French issued tho following characteristic addrs
GENERAL oRpsRs-xo 20.
HEAD suAKTgRs laikD ARHY CoRPS,
BRANDY STATION, March "a, 1864 !
Having been detached from the Army Of the PotomA4
10 consequence oil its gsnizaton into three corps,
desire 70 express the personal feelings q regrot with
corps gives this army greater srsogh. The Generals -
command them arc conspic for their gaantry aa1
whistle thore q strong probability that may soos
meet in the ned those brave soldiers with whom have
been 30 long associated With pride and distinction.
WA H. FRENCH. MAJOR General Volunteers.
aasERAL Mwrox's ADDRESS Ssoors.
Major General Newton. lately commanding the Fra
corps. which Is nov merged into the Fifth, was ust
vsrsaly beloved By his troops. In quist manner -
bade farewell 70 his division aud brigade commanders
General Newton has been intimately associated with Ne
Army OF tns Potomac, and has fought In nearly all is
battles. Last evening tho troupe belonging to 10
Brooklyn Fourteenth regiment. IN his corps. gave .
musical entertainment In Caipepper, ct which some
pleasing illusions to the General made Ho issue1
tho following
HsADouAsrnRs, FIRST CoRps March Is, 1894.
In REIN Iu6lng Ctnmsnu tak8 OCCASION 20 oxprooD
the pride and pleasure have experienced with you anl
my prcfouod regret ~ our separation.
s,.a, Dy s WIN mo n;r. p nrocs
aud endurance In saving from the ouemy the strong
poslsl' upon which the battle was ,oea 0 Inc ,sssS
su,reme votion 10 the country. Though the title a
the cors may not survive tho pr chanses history
VII, not be slent upon the magnitude OF its Sc vices
JOHN NEMTON, MAJOR General
General Newton went down TO Washington this morn
Ing Ito was accompanied by General Kiiley. General
Newton will pay passing visit TO bis fmily In New
London Conn. previous 10 goiug 80 tincinna lie will
be attended TO the West by his three personal frlcnds
Captain Bliss, and Lcuteuauts jackson aud Caring
ton
GENERAL rLsAsAxroS's FAREWELL
Major General pleasanon the recent commander OF The
cavalry corps went down In the train this morning
Ills removal not included 10 the order OF consolda.
ton matter for much surprise that he has been
removed at this time from command which he has or
gauized so we'll. and fought 50 successfully. II ID
the pride or the cavalry corps that they
have never beaten in any battle. The whole com.
sincerely sorry at his DEPARTURE for hc has won
the reputation being OF tho most skul and heroic
Of commanders. He left lis headquarters this morning,
escorted by squadron Of cavalry and band Of music.
special car bad been provided for the departing Cone
rail- The band played appropriate ss the train moved
away toward Alexandria
General Pleasanton takes with him TO Missouri Lieu
tenants CiYord Thompson. George II. Thompson ana,
Yates members Of his personal STAFF IL H. upderstoo<
tba, be succeeded BY General Sheridan, from hss
West. Before leaving bis headquarters Gcpcral pseA-
sapton peuued the following parting words 10 his iass
command
aNuRAL opDnR-rNo IA.
Hap QUARTERS, CAVALRY Cosfs, ARM 90
rHn PoroxAo, March %, 1884
Having been relieved from duty vita the army o. ths
Potomac the regret Of separation from the many psrso
nal associations established In The cavalry corrs Doc mes
impressive By the dcvot!ons goneroey eoa noble
has been exhibited oDs0f Abe most
event periods history OF the war Tho brave sock
higher tribute than the oonadensco their commander
Your glorious testify " the trust you have main
t.,ped 20 sscreAy Continue 70 be animated BY the
same spirit tha, nov guides your coors 20 victory ans
you viii reap tho reward OF tuty 10 yourselves, your
country and Ysur God.
A. PLEAsANToN, Major General.