Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-11-14
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM THE
WEST.

Fremont Removed while in the Face Of
the Enemy-A Battle hourly Ex-
pected-Fremont Consented To Re-
main Over Night TO Lead the Army
In Case Of an Attaek-Threateued
Revolution among the Soldiers
Strong and Patriotic Appeal Of FIRE.
mont-The Army Discouraged and
Demoralized-Tbe Fremont Body
Guard Disbanded.
SPRINGFIELD. No., Nov. 5.
Yesterday small bodies of the ene-
my came within l2 miles Of rs, and
news was received Of the approach of
their advance column $500 strong
Preparations we're making to go out
and attack them. when Gen. Fremont
received the unconditional order from
Washington, relieving him at once from
his command. Simultaneously came
the newspapers announcing the fact
The intelligence spread like wild-fre
through the camps and created inde-
scribable excitement and indignation.
Great numbers Of officers signi6ed their
intention to resign at once. and many
companies laid down their arms. decla.
ring they would fight under no one but
Fremont. The General spent much Of
the afternoon exp xpostulating with the Of
6cers. and urging them by their patri-
otism and their personal regard for him.
not to abandon their posts. He also
issued the following farewell order to
the troops:
HEADQUARTERS, Western Dep't.,l
SPRINGFIELD. No.. Nov. 2. '61.
SOLDIERS OF TIE MrssIssIPpI Army:
Agreeably to orders this day received.
l 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
defense of your country, and which
makes me anticipate for you a brilliant
career. Continue as you have 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 am. proud of the noble army which
l had thus far labored to bring together.
Soldiers! / regret to leave you. Most
sincerely thank you for the regard
and confidence you have invariably
shown me. 1 deeply regret that shall
not have the honor to lead you 10 the
victory which you are Just about to
win; but / shall claim to share with you
in the joy Of every triumph, and trust
always to be fraternally remembered
BY my companions in arms.
(Signed) J.C. FRExoSr.
Major-General U. s. A.
The feeling ran intensely high du-
ring the whole of last evening, and
there was meeting almost everywhere.
The various bands serenaded the Gener-
al, and whenever 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 a personal ex.
animation Of the ground about the city,
to be prepared for battle; and in ac-
cordance with written request from
all the Brigsdier Generals here. he re-
mained through the night. to lead the
army in case Of an attack. All the
troops slept on their arms, many Off
GERS remained up all night. and an at
tack was hourly expected; but nothing
more occurred than the firing on our
pickets on two different roads.
The enemy are now encamped on the
old Weston Greek battle ground.
Gen. Fremont is prepared to leave
for st. Louis, and will go rs soon as
Gen. Pope arrives, who has been sent
forward and will take command till
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 disheart-
ened. and have lost their enthusiasm.
The Body Guard, who could not have
been induced to remain, and who will
now disband. as the terms of their en-
listment permit. accompany Gen. FREE
mont, and also his entire Staff, inclu-
ding Gen. Asboth, commander of the
first Division. Gen. Fremont will per-
NIT no demonstration from the troops