Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-11-06
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General Humter Supersedes General
Frement-.GreatE Excltement..sThe Q
Enemy Encamped at Wilson'S Greek
"a Battle Hourly EXPECTED. q
o SPRlNaT1ELp, Nov. 3.-;Y esterday small bodies
of the enemy come within twelve miles of US.
| The news was resolved Of the approach ottheir
advance twenty eight hundred strong. Pre-
lpararations were making to 60 out and attack
them, when General Fremont received the un-
conditional order from Washington relieving
him at once from his command. Slmaltane.
ously came the newspapers announcing the fact.
The intelligence epread like wtidhre through
the camps and created indescrbsble excitement
and indignation. Great numbers Of officers sig
nifed their intention to resign at once, and
many companies laid down their arms, declar-
ing they would fight under no one but Fremont
The General spent much of the afternoon ex-
postulating with the officers, and urging them
by their patriotism and their personal regard
for him not to, absndop their posts:y He also
issued the following farewell order to the
troops: ...
tBH HEADoUARTERs WESTERN DEPARTMENT
go SPRINGFIELD, Mo, Nov. 2, 1861.
Soldiers of the Mississippi Army: s.Agteea,
bly, to orders this day RECEIVED, take Leave Of
you. Although our army has been OF sudden
growth, We have grown up together, andI have
become familiar with the brave and generous
spirits which you bring to the defense of your
country, and which make me anticipate for you
a brilliant career. Continue as you have be-
gun, and give to my successor the same cordial
and enthusiastic support with which you have
encouraged med'l Emulate the splendid exam
pie 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 sincere
ly thank you for the regard and confidence
you have Invariably shown to me. deeply re-
gret that shall not have the honor TO lead you
to the victory which you are just about to win; !;
but claim to share with you in the joy of ev-
cry triumph, and trust always to be fraternal
ly Remembered by my companions in arms.
(Signed,) sis.l @orJbC. FREMONT, ,s,r-
sl s,-.a.o q" l...,5f - Major General U. S. AiyS
The feeling ran intensely high during the
wbole OF last evening and there was h meeting
almost everywhere, The various bands sere-
naded the General, and wherever he appeared
he was greeted with cheers, though after notify
ing General Hunter, as his order directed, be-
had no logger command over the troops. ,ysls. aip
q He spent several hours in making personal
examination of the grounds about the city, to be
prepared for battle, and in accordance with a
written request from all the Brigadier- G Generals
here he remained through the night to lead the
army in case of attack. 1-'a's'
All the troops slept on their arms, many Of
fcers remained up all night and an attack was
hourly expected, but nothing more occurred
than the firing on our pickets on two different
roads. t14'
The enemy are now encamped on the old Will
g Gen. Fremont is prepared to- leave for St.
TOnia and will m aa anOn a a Nnt, pona arriuao