The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-11-12
GEN. FREMONT REMOVED.
Fremopt's FareweH to the Army General
Iunts~ to mke COmmand-Erc'temeat
Among the Troops Resignations,etc. etc.
SPRISGTIELp, Mo-, Nov. 8.


SPRISGEIELp, Mo-, Nov. 8.
Yesterday small bodies the enemy came
within twelve miles OF u.s. and news was re
ceived Of the approach Of their ad ance 2S,-
600 srong. Preparations were making TO &c
out aud attack them, when Gen. Fremont re
ceved from Washington an order relieving
him at oLce from his command Simulran.
eously came the newspapers, announcing the
fact. The intelligence spresd like Wild fire
through the camp and created indescrbabe
excitement and indignation. Great numbers
of officers signIfied their ineulion to resign at
once, and many companies laid down their
arms, declaring they would fight under no
one but Fremont. The General spent
much of the afternoon expostulating with
the officers and urging them by their patti
otism and their personal regard for him, not
to abandon their posts. He has issued the
following fsrewel order to the troops:
HEADQUARTERS " EsTERN DEPARTMENT.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo, Nov. ,, 1851
Soldiers ofMe Mississippi Army.
Agreeatlv to orlers this day received,
take leave Of YOU although our army has been
of sudden growth, we have grown up togeth
or, aud ] have hecone familiar with the brave
and generous spirits which YOU bring to the
defense Of Your country and which makes me
anticipate for you "A brilliant career. Conin
ne as you have begun, and give to my success
sor the same cordial and enthusiastic support
with which you have encouraged me. Emu
late the splendid example which YOU have al
ready before you, and let me remain, as am
G l., / IL Hal 81,
ahored to bling together.
Soldiers, regret 20 leave you. Most sin
cereIy thank you for the regard aud conf
dence you have invariably shown to me. !
deeply regret that shall rot have the honor
TO lead you to the victory which are just about
to wbn, but shall claim to share with you on
the Gay of every triumph, and trust always to
be Externally RENE nbe,cd by my companions
in sisns.
.:ISguedl J. c. FHEMoNT,
Major Gen. L. s. A.
Feeling ran intensely high during the
whole Of last evening, aud there was meet
ing tlm, It every where. The various bands
>erenaded the General, and whenever he mp
pc ared 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 ground about the city to be
prepared, and in accordance with a written
request from all tho Br,gader Generals, he
remained through the night TO lead the army
IN case Of attack. A the troops slept on
their arms. MANY officers rcu aiming up all
night, and An attack was hourly expected, but
nothing occurred but tie firing on our pick
cts on two different roads. The cncm are
now encamped on the old Wilson Creek bat.
tie ground.
Grn. Fremont prepared TO leave for ST.
Louis, and will 90 AS soon ~ Gen. Pope ar.
lives, Who has been sent forw ard and who will
take command ill 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 di,hcartenel, and Lave lost their en-
thusiaSm.
The Body Guard, who could not have
be induced to remain, and who will now
di.band as their their tenn of their enlistment
permit, accompany the q ncra! and also his
entire staff, including Gen. Asboth, comman
der Of the first division.
Gen. Femont will permit no demonstration
from the troop, on his departure