Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-11-13
T H E j OU r n AL.
INTERESTING WAR NEWS.

The Removal of Gen Fremont-Dissatisfacti
among the ofhcers-COmpanies lay down their
arms-Fremont's farewell address to his army
he urges the troops to fight on-etc.,
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Nov. 3.-Yesterday
small bodies of the enemy came within twelve
miles of and news was received of the ap-
proach of their advance, 9 800 srrong. Prep
arations were making to go out and attack
them, when General Fremont received the
unconditional order from Washington reliev-
ing him at once from his command. Stimuli
taneously came the newspapers announcing
the fact that the intelligence spread like wild
fire through the camps and created indescrib
able excitement and Indignation. Great num-
bers Of officers signifed their intention to re-
sign 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 patriotism
and by their personal regard for him not to a
bandon their post and also issued the follow
ing farewell to the troops.
HEAp-oUARTERs WESTERN DEPARTMENT
Springfield, No., Nov. 2nd, 1861 {
Soldiers Of The Mississippi .drmy :-Agreea-
bly, to orders this day received, 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
u
begun and give to my successor the same cor
dial and enthusiastic support with which you
have encouraged me. Emulate the splendid
example which you have already before you
and let me remain as L am, proud of the noble
army which had thus far labored to bring to-
gether.
Soldiers, regret to leave you most sincere
ly. lthank you for the regard and confidence
you had invaribly shown TO me. L deeply re-
gret that shall not have the honor TO lead
you to the victory which you are just about to
win; but shall claim 10 share with you in
the joy of every triumph, and trust always to
be fraternally remembered by my companions
in arms. (Signed,) john c. Fremont,
Mai. Gen. u. S. A.
Feeling ran intensely high during the whole
OF last evening and there were meetings almost
everywhere. The various bands sereuaded
the General and whenever he appeared he was
greeted with cheers. Though after nothing
General Hunter, as his order directed, he had
no longer command over the troops, he spent
several hours in making personal examina-
tion of the ground about the city to be prepar-
ed for battle, and in accordance with q writ
ten request from all the Brigadier Generals
here, he remained through the night to lead
the army in case of attack. All the troops
slept on their arms. Many officers remained
up all night and an attack was hourly expect
ed, nothing more occurred than the firing on
emy are now encamped in the old Wilson
creek battle-ground.
Gen. Fremont is prepared to leave st. Louis
and will go as soon as Gen. Pope arrives, who
has been sent forward and will take command
till Gen. Hunter gets here.
Universal gloom prevails throug hout the
camps. A battle will undoubtedly occur ere
long. The troops will meet the enemy firmly,
but they are disheartened, and have lost their
enthusiasm. The body guard, wLo could not
be induced to remain, and who will now dis
band, as the terms, of their enlistment permit,
accompanying Gen. FREMONT and his entire
staff, including Gen. Asboth commander of
the First Division. Gen. Fremont will per-
NIT no demonstration from the troops on his
departure.
GREAT RISE IN THE PoroxAc.-The Poto-
mac has not been known to be so high for
many years as during last week. The Long
Bridge covered for several feet on tho
Virginia side, and all crossing had been sus-
pended for several days. The Government
ferries at Georgetown had also been stopped
the water being four feet above the landings
The only communication with Virginia for
teams was by way of the Chain bridge which
created a perfect jam on that road, for day
or two.
The DRowNED AT BALL's BLUFP.-On ac-
count of the rise in the Potomac, a number Of
bodIes of soldiers drowned at the battle of
Balfs Bluff have foated down the stream and
have been recovered. Five were drawn out at
Chain bridge, 13 near Georgetown and Wash
ington, and one near Fort Washington, twelve
miles below the city. Many viii, no doubt,
float by without being discovered The re-
covered bodies have all been buried.
THE FLEET.-The steamer Monticello pass
ed the whole fleet within thirty miles of Bull
Bay on Saturday a week. The storm had a.
bated. The feet was movng along finally
and would reach the Bay on Sunday morning
within 25 miles of Charleston.
THE BELvIDERE.-The steamer Belvidere
reached Old Point on Monday. She separated
from the fleet in the storm on Friday, and
having her upper works damaged returned for
repairs. Twelve horses were killed on board
MAYsvILLE, Nov. "A messenger arrived
and reports that Gen. Nelson took possession
of Prestonburg on Saturday morning without
resistance. Gen. Williams fell back six miles,
where 1t was supposed he would make stand.
PENNSYLVANIA SoLDIERs.-It is stated, that
Pennsylvania has furnished the Government
with $4,000 more troops than any other State
This is gratifying intelligence to the loyal cit
izens Of the Old Keystone.
MARYLAND VoLUNTEERs.-The 1st Regiment
of volunteers from Baltimore were permitted,
on request, to go home to vote at the recent
election. They left their arms in camp, how
ever, until their return.
The FLoRIpA.-The steam gunboat Florida
reachedP Philadelphia the 5th, with her machin-
ery disabled. Her repairs will detain her a.
bout three days. She left the naval expedi-
tion of Cape Fear.
CoNTRABRANDs.-These chattels continue
to flock to Fortress Monroe in large numbers;
sixty arrived in one day, last week.
BEAUREGARD.-It is rumored that Gen.
Beauregard has resigned his command of the