Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
The War News.


received OF the approach OF their advance, |
$500 strong. Preparations were making TO
90 out and attack them, when Gen. FIRE.
mont received an unconditional order from
Washington, relieving him at once from his
command. simultaneously came the news.
papers announcing the facts. The intelli-
gence spread like wild-6re through the camp,
and created indescrible excitement and in-
diguation. Great numbers Of officers sig
nified their intention TO resign at once, and
many companies laid down their arms, de-
caring they would fight under no one but
Fremont.
The General spent much of the afternoonl
expostulating with the officers, and urging
them by their patriotism and their personal
regard not to abandon their posts. He also
issued the following farewell order to the
troops:
HEADoUARTERs WESTERN DEPT,
SPRINeFrELD, Mo-, Nov. 2, 1861.
Soldiers Of the Mississippi Army-Agree-
ably to orders this day received, l take leave
Of you. Although our army has been Of
sudden growth, we havegrown up together,
and | have become familiar with the brave
and generous spirit which you bring to the
defense of your country, and which makes
me anticipate for you brilliant career
Continue as you have begun, and give to
my successor the same cordial and enthus-
iastic support with which you have encour-
aged inc. Emulate the splendid example
which you have already before you, and let
me remain as | am, proud of the noble
army which l had thus far labored to bring
together.
Soldiers-I regretto leave you. Sincere
ily thank you for the regard and confidence
you have invariably shown to me. deep
liy regret that l shall not have the honor to
lead you to the victory you are just about 10
win; but shall claim to share with you 10
the glory of every triumph, and trust always
to be fraternslly remembered by my com
panions in arms.
| (SigueO J.C. FREMONT,
| Major General u. S. A.
Feeling ran intensely high during the
whole of last evening, and there was a
meeting almost everywhere. The various
Bands serenaded the General, and whenever
he appeared be was greeted with cheers
Though after notifying Gen. Hunter, as bis
order directed, he had no longer command
over the troops, be spent several hours in
making a personal examination Of the
grounds about the city, TO be prepared for
a battle, and 10 accordance with written
request from all the Brigadier Generals
here, he remained through the night to lead
the army in case Of an attack.
All the troops slept on their arms Many
officers remained up all night, and an attack
was expected, but nothing more occurred
than the firing on our pickets on two differ
ent roads. The enemy are now encamped
on the old Wilson Greek battle ground.
Gen. Fremont is prepared to leave for
st. Louis, and will leave as soon as Gen.
Pope arrives, who has been sent forward,
and will take command until Gen. Hunter
gets here.
Universal gloom prevails throughout the
camps.
fI A battle will undoubtedly occur before
long. Our troops will meet the enemy
) firmly but they are disheartened, and have
{ lost their enthusiasm.
The Body Guard, who could not have
. been induced to remain, and who will now
: disband as the terms of their enlistment
y permit, accompany Gen. Fremont, and alsc
!; his entire staff, including Gen. Asboth
- Commander of the First Division.
= Gen. Fremont will permit no demon
stration from the troops on his departure.
Springfield, Nov. 2.-Reliable informa
d ton has been received here from different
!, sources that General Price was at Cassvllt
s on Thursday with $4,000 men, and McCul
: loch 10 miles this side of that place witt
! 10000 more men, with the intention o
n marching on Springfield and offering u
It battle on the old Wilson Creek grounds
Q McCulloch was expecting 10000 addition
+ al troops from Arkansas. Large number
r. of the residents Of Green, Jasper and othe
adjoining counties, recently joined Price,
n army, and many of our officers think tina
I. the rebel force now numbers nearly 10000
b Gen. Fremont has been up nearly th'
J, whole of the past five nights making th'
most perfect arrangements for battle, anC
d the confidence of the army in him was nev
e er so great as at the present.
0 Generals Lane and Sturgis have arrived
and Pope and McKinstry are hourly ex
pected.
Springfield, Mo-, Nov. 4,--Gen. Hunte
had an interview of an hour and half will
Gen. Fremont this morning, in which th'
e latter gave the former all the intelligence il
. regard to the position Of the enemy, &c, an
s laid before him the plan of battle decide
's upon by himself and the commanders c
!. divisions at their council of war held las
IS evening. The reconnaissance in force dc
n termined on yesterday was postponed jus
6 on the eve of its departue by order of Gen
o Fremont.
Springfield, Nov. 4.-General Fremon
) and staff left for St. Louis this morning.
He is accompanied by his Body Guard, ant
: will reach ST. Louis on Wednesday.
= A scout who arrived last night report
! the enemy slowly advancing in this direC
Q ton. MeCulloeh has the advance and o.
Friday was 10 miles this side of CassvillG
q q So that by to-day they must be very nea
y u.s. A battle is imminent at any hour.
= The enemy greatly exceeds our force br
4 no fears are felt for the result. Our arm
: is all here now excepting Gen. Hunters d
vision. The body guard and Holman
sharpshooteB were the only troops that LEI
n with Gen. Fremont. General Asboth n
companisd the General and acting Brigade
% General Carr has taken command of his d
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