The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-11-07
General Ereu,ou. Removed


bodies of the enemy came within twenty miles
of us, and news was received of the approach of
their advance So, 600 strong Preparations weie
making to 90 out and attack them, when Gen.
Fremont received from Washington an order
relieving him at once flom his command. Sim
ultaneously came the newspapers, announcing
the fact The intelligence spread like wild-fre
through the camp, and created indescribable ex-
element and Indignation Great numbers of
officers signifed their intention to resign at
once and many companies laid down their arms,
declaring they would-fght under no one but
Fremont. The General spent much of the af
ternoon expostulating with the officers and urg
ing them by their patriotism and their personal
regard for him, not to abandon their posts. He
has issued the following farewell order to the
troops:
HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DEPA RfMEET
SPRINGFIELD, NO.. Nov 2, 1861. (
Soldiers ofthe mississippi Army:
AgreeaDleto orders this day received, take
leave Of you. Although our army has been of
sudden growth, we have grown up together,a and
| have become familiar with the brave and gen.
erous spirits which you bring to the defense of
your country and which maks me anticipate for
you brilliant career. Continue as you have
begun, and give to my successor the same cor
dial and enthusiastic support with which you
have encouraged me. Emulate the splendid
example which you have already before you,
and let me remain, as am, proud of the noble
army which had thus far labored to bring to-
gether.
Soldiers, regret to leave you. Most sincere
ly l thank you for the regard and confidence
you have invariably shown to me. 1 deeply
regret that shall not have the honor to lead
you to the victory which you are just about to
win, but shall claim to share with you OH the
day of every triumph, and trust always to be
fraternally remembexed by my companions in
arms.
TSigned1 j. G. FREMONT,
Maj. Gen. U. S. A.
Feeling ran intensely high during the whole
of last evening, and there was a meeting almost
every where. The various bands serenaded
the General, and whenever he appeared he was
greeted with cheers Though notifying Gen.
Hunter, as his order directed, he had no longer
command over the troops, he spent several
hours in making personal examination of the
grounds about the city to be prepared, and in
accordance with written request from all the
Brigadier Generals, he remained through the
night to lead the army in case of attack. All
the troops slept on their arms. Many officers
remained up all night, and an attack was hour
ly expected, but nothing occurred but the firing
on our pickets on two different roads. The enc
my are now encamped on the old Wilson Creek
battle ground.
Gen. Fremont prepared to leave for St.Louis,
and will 60 as soon as Gen. Pope arrives, who
has been sent forward and who will take com
mand till Gen. Hunter gets here. Universal
gloom prevails throughout the camps.
A battle will undoubtedly occur ere long,
Our troops will meet the enemy firmly, but they
are disheartened, and have lest their enthus-
iasm.
The Body Guard, who could not have been
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as their terms of their enlistment permit, ac-
company the General and also his entire staff,
including Gen. AsbotE, commander of the first
division.
Gen Fremont will permit no demonstration
from the troops on his departure.
Reported Rebel Movements.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Nov, 2.-Reliable informa-
ton has been received here from different sour
ces that Gen. Price was at Nashville on Thurs
day, with 25. 600 men, and Mccullough 10 miles
this side of that place with 10 600 more, with the
intention of marching on Springfield and offer
ing us battle on the old Wilson Creek ground.
Mccullough was expecting 10000 additional
troops from Arkansas. Large numbers of the
residents of Barton, Jasper, and other adjoining
counties have recently Joined Prices army, and
many of our officers think the rebel force now
numbers nearly 10000.
Gen Fremont has been up nearly the whole
of the past five weeks, making the most perfect
arrangements for battle, and the confidence of
the army in him was never SO great as at pres
ent: Generals Lane and Sturgs have arrived,
and Pope and McKinstry are hourly expected
Gen. Fremont's Departure.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Nov. 3.-Gen. Fremont
and Staff left for st. Louis this morning. He
is accompanied by his body guard, and will reach
ST. Louis Wednesday.