Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-11-07
GEN. FREMONT REMOVED.
HIS FareweH to the Army General Han
ter to take Command Excitement Among
the Troops Resignatioxs, ETC.. etc.


small bodies of the enemy came within
twelve miles Of MS. and news was received
Of the approach Of their advance $4,000
strong. Preparations were making to 20
out and attack them, when Gen. Fremont
received from Washington an order re-
lieving him at once from his command.-
simultaneously CAME the newspapers, an.
nouncing the fact. The intelligence spread
like wild-fire through the camp. and cre--
ated indescribable excitement and indigna
ton. Great numbers of officers signi6ed
their intention to resign at once, and many
companies laid down their arms, declaring
they would fight under no one but FIRE.
mont. The General spent much Of the
afternoon exposs ulating with the officers
and urging them by their patriotism and
their personal regard for him. not to a.
bandon their posts. He has issued the
following farewell order to the troops:
Headquarters WESTERN DEPr.l
SrnINcrrELD. Mo. Nov. 2.
Soldiers Of tie Mississippi Army:
Agreably to orders this day received, i
take leave Of you. Although our army has
been Of sudden growth, we have grown up
t,ge,her. AID have become familiar with
the brave and generous spirits which yon
bring to the defense OF your country and
which makes me anticipate for yon brill
liant career. Continue as you have begun.
and give to my successor the same cordial
and enthusiastic support with which you
have encouraged me. Emulate the SPLEEN
did example which You have already lie.
fore you. and let me remain. as | am.
proud of the noble army which hal thus
far labored to bring together.
Soldiers. regret to leave you Most
sincerely thank yoh for the regard and
confidence you have invariably shown me-
| deeply regret that shall not have the
honor to lead you to the victory which
you are about to win. but shall claim to
share with you on the day of every tri-
umph. anil trust always to be fraternaIly
remembered by my companions in arms
[Signed j. G. FREMONT.
Major Gen. u. s. ~.
Feeling ran intensely high during the
whole of last evening. and there was a
meeting almost every where. The various
bands serenaded the General. anil whencv-
err he appeared he was greeted with cheers.
Though notifying Gen. Hunter. as bis or
der directed. he had no longer command
over the troops. he spent several hours in
making a personal examination of the
ground about the city to lie prepared. and
in cordance with written reques. from
all the Brigadier Generals. he remained
through the night to lead the army in case
OF an attack. All the troops slept on theft
arms. Many officers remained up all night.
and an attack was hourly expected, but
nothing occurred but the fling on our
picke,s on two different roads. The enemy
are now encamped on the oil Wilson
Creek battle ground.
Gen. Fremont prepared to leave for St
Louis. and will so as soon rs Grn. Pep
arrives. who has been sent forward and
who will take command till Gen. Hunter
gets here. Universal gloom prevail
throughout the camps.
A battle will undoubtedly occur ere long
Our troops will meet the enemy firmly.
but they are disheartened, aud have lost
their enthusiasm.
SPRINGFIELD. No.. Nov. 2.--Reliablc
information has been received here from
different sources that Gen. Price was a,
Nashville on Thursday. with % 900 men.
and McCulloch ten miles this sic Of that
place with 10000 more. with tho inten-
ton Of marching on Springfield and Of
fering us battle I'm the old Wilson Creek
ground. McCulloch was expecting 1000
additional troops from Arkansas. Large
numbers Of the residents Of BARTON. Jasper.
and other adjoining counties hare recently
joined Prices army. and many Of orr Of
ficers think the rebel force now numbers
nearly GO. 1000.
| 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 new
er SO great as at present. Generals Lane
| and Sturgis have arrived. AMI Pope aud
McKinsiry are hourly expected.
SpRlxeFlrLD. No.. Nov. 3.--Gen. FIRE.
mont and Staff left for st. Louis thu
morning He is accompanied by his boiy-
guard. and will roach St. Louis Wedn es-
day.