Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-11-27
Removal OF Fremont IFS Address 20
the Aruy.

SPRIEGFIELD, Mo, Nov. 3, 1851.
Yesterday small bodies Of The enemy
came within twelve miles o. Is, and news
was received of the approach Of their adj
vance $500 strong. Preparations were
making to 90 out and attack them, when
Gen. Fremont received che unconditional
order frem Washington relieving him at
once of his command. Simultaneously The
intelligence spread like wild fire through
the camp, and created indescribahlee excite
ment and indignation. Great Numbers Of
officers signfed their intention to resign
at once, and many coupinies l4id down
their arms, declaring they would fight nm
der no one but Fremont The General
spent much of the afternoon exp0stulating
with the officers, and aging them by their
patriotism and their personal regard for
him, not 10 abandon their posts also issued
the following order 10 he troops
HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DEPAEfnEST,
Springfield, Nc, Nov ?, 1861.
Soldiers Of the Mssissippi Armg! III.
Agreeably to orders this day recni-zs' |
take leave of you. Al hotehsar army has
been of snrfdcn growtA-1 have become m
miliar with the bravc aud generous spirit
which you bring to The defense Of your
country, and which makes me anticipate
for yon brilliant career continue MS yon
have begun, and to give to my successor
the same cordial and enthusiastic support
with which you have encouraged me-. Emu
late the splendid example which you have
already before you, and let me remain, as
am, proud of the noble army which have
thus far labored to bring together. Sol
diers, regret TO leave you most sincerely,
| thank you for the regard and confidence
I ,,as az ,,,a I Il aara1rr
regret that shall not have the honor to
lead you to the victory which you arc about
to win. but shall claim to share with you
in the joy of every triumph, and tiast 81
ways to be fTaternally remembered by my
CONF mpanions if arms.
(Signed) J. G. FasAosr,
Mai. Gen. U. s, A.
The feeling ran intensely high during a.
while eff last evening, and there was mutt
ny almost everywhere. The various bands,
screnaded the General and when ever he
appeared he was greeted with cheers.--
Though, after 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 ground
about the city, to be prepared for d battle,
and in accordance with written request
Ilpln all iHc DFlE'tuitr NcHclaiS hSiVf Np -
mained through the night, to Lead the army
in case of attack.
All the troops slept on theiF arms; many
of the officers remained up ri night, and
an attaci, was hourly expected, ont nothing
more occurred than the firing on our pick
cts on two different roads. The enemy are
now encampcd. on the old Wilson Greek
battle-ground.
Gen. Fremont is prepared to leave for st.
Louis, and will 60 as soon as Gen. Pope ar
riyes, who has been sent forwcrd and will
take command till Gen. Hunter gels here.
Universal gloom prevails thrc ughout the
camps A battle viii undoubtedly oceur
ere long. Our troops win 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 viii nov
disJand, as the term Of their enlistment
permits. accorpany Gen. Fremont; ard,
aiso, his entire staff. inclndibg 6ea Ashoth,
commander of the FIRST Diviainn.
Gen. Fremont viii permit no demonstrs-
ton from the trooTs on his dersfARres
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