Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14
3. F. HILDRETH, EDITOR g. PROPRIETOR.
Ggt yntelligenttr.
Westward tho course Of empire takes its way"
A. II. r. HILDRETH. Editor.
Charles City, Iowa, November IA, 1861.
Gen. Fremont Removed,

says tnaC on the "a INST. small bodies
OF the enemy came with twelve miles
OF Fremont's camp, and news was re-
ceived that the rebels $500 strong
were approaching. Preparations were
making to so out and attack them,
when Gen. Fremont received the Or
der from Washington relieving him
from his command. simultaneously,
came the newspapers announcing the
fact. The intelligence spread like
wildfire through the camp, and Great
ed indescribable excitement and in
dignation. Great numbers of officers
signiied their intention to resign at
once, and many companies laid down
their arms, declaring they would fight
under no one but Fremoet. The
General spent much of the afternoon
expostulating with the officers, and
urging them by their patriotism and
their personal regard for him, not to
abandon their posts. He also is
sued the following farewell order to
the troops: .....
HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DEPARTMENT,
sPRISGrIELD, Mo-, Nov. ?, 1861.
Soldiers Of the Mississippi Army:
Agreeably to orders this day receiv-
ed, | take leave Of you. Although our
army has been of sudden growth, we
have grown up together, and have
become familiar with the brave and
generous spirits which you bring to
the defence of your country and which
makes me anticipate for You 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 splendid example which
you have already before you, and let
me remain as am, proud of the no
bic army which had thus far labored
to bring together.
Soldiers ! l regret to leave you.
Most sincerely l thank you for the re-
gard and confidence you have invaria-
bly, shown me. | deeply regret that
shall not have the honor of leading
you to the victory which you are
about to win but l shall claim to
share with you on the day of every
triumph, and trust always to be fra
ternally remembered by my compan-
ions in arms. }. q. Fremont,
Major General, U. S. A.
The telegraph informs us that feel
ing ran intensely high on the promul-
CATION of this order, and numerous
meetings were at once held among the
soldiers. The various bands serenad-
ed the General, and wherever he ap-
peared he was greeted with cheers.
Though notifying Gen. Hunter that he
no longer had command Of the troops,
as his order directed, still he contin.
ued for hours making personal exami-
nations Of the grounds to be prepared
for defence, and in Difference to writ
ten requests from all the Brigadier
Generals, he remained through the
night to lead the army in case of an
attack. All the troops slept upon
their arms. Many officers remained
up all night, and an attack was hour
ly expected. Nothing occurred, how
ever, beyond the firing upon our pick
cts on two different roads. The enemy
were encamped on the old Wilson
Creek battle ground. Universal gloom
prevailed throughout our camps at the
removal of their leader. The troops
will meet the enemy firmly though
disheartened.
Gen. Fremont left Springfield on
the Sd inst. and arrived at Sedalia on
the 7th. accompanied by his body
guard who will now disband. A train
Of thirty-three cars brought the party
and their effects to St. Louis, arriving
there about noon OH Thursday.