Hammond Gazette

From the Army of the Potomac.

General Burnside Relieved---General Hooker his Successor.

General Burnside, at his own request, was relieved from the command of the army of the Potomac, and the President immediately conferred the chief command on Maj. General Joseph Hooker.

Headquarters Army Of the Potomac,

Jan. 26. This forenoon Gen. Burnside turned over the command of the army of the Potomac to Gen. Hooker, who came to the headquarters of the camp for that purpose.

As soon as the change became known a considerable number of superior officers called on Gen. Burnside and took their parting leave of him with many regrets.

The following is Gen. Burnside's address to the army :

Headquarters Army of The Potomac,

Camp near Falmouth, Jan. 26.--General Order No. 9.--By direction of the President of the United States, the commanding general this day transfers the command of this army to Major Gen. Joseph Hooker.

The short time that he has directed your movements has not been fruitful of victory or 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 exercise these virtues.

Be true in your devotion to your country and the principles you have sworn to maintain.

Give to the brave and skillful general, who has long been identified with your organization, a cordial support and co-operation, and you will deserve success.

In taking an affectionate leave of the entire army, from which he separates with so much regret, he may be pardoned if he bids an especial farewell to his long-tried associates of the Ninth Corps. His prayer is that God may be with you, and grant you continued success until the rebellion is crushed.

By command of

Major General Burnside.

Lewis Richmond. A. A. G.

It is understood that Generals Sumner and Franklin have also been relieved from their commands of the right and left divisions, but the names of their successors have not yet been divulged, if appointed.

General Burnside, with most of his late staff, have been allowed thirty days' leave of absence. They go to New York.