Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-11-08
Removal of Gen. Fr.m mt

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, Oct. 3.-Yesterday small
bodies of the enemy came within 2 miles of
US, and news was received of the approach Of
their advance, $500 strong. Preparations
were 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 news
papers announcing the fact. The intelligence
spread ike wildGIc through the camps, and
created indescribable excitement and indgna-
tion.
Great numbers of officers sgnifed their in
tention 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 ex-
postuIating with the officers, and urging them
by their patriotism and their personal regard
for him, not to abandon their posts.
He also issued the 70 blowing farewell order
to tine troops;
HEADQUAKTERs WESTERN DEPARTMENT,
SPRIxGFIEED, Mo-, Nov. 2, 1861.
SOLDIERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI Army =
Agrecably to orders this day received 1 take
leave of you. Although our army has been Of
sudden growth, We have grown up together and
I have become familiar with the brave and
generous spirits which You bring to the defense
of your country, ard which makes me antci-
pate for you a brilliant career; continue as you
have begun, give to my successor the same
cordial aud 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 nos
bic army which had thus far lsbored 10 bring
together. ..
Soldiers, regret to leave you most sincere
", l thank you for the regard and confidence
YOU have invariably shown to INC, and deeply
regret that shall not have the honor to lead
yoH TO the victory which you are about to win;
but | shall Claim 10 share with you in the joy
of every triumph, and trust always to be
fraternaly remembered by my companions in
| arms.
| (SigneD j. c. FREMONT.
Major General U. S. A.
The Feeling ran intensely high during the
whole of the last evening, and there was meet
! ing almost everywhere. The various bands
sercnaded the General and whenever he ap:
peared he was greeted with cheers. Though
after notifying Gen. Hunter, as his order di-
rected, that Ire had no longer command over
the troops, he spent several hours in making a
personal examination Of the grounds about
the city, to be prepared for a battle; and in ac-
cordauce with written request from all the
Drigadier. Generals hire, he remained through
the night to lead the army in case OF attack
All the troops slept on their arms, and many
officers remained up all night. An attack was
hourly expected, but nothing more occurred
tban the firing on our pickets on two different
roads.
The enemy are encamped in the old Wilson
Greek battle ground.
Gen. Fremont is prepared to leave for St.
Louis, and will go as soon as Gen. Pope ar
rives, 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 disheartened and have lost their
| enthusiasm.
The Fremont Body Guard, who could not
have been induced to remain, will now disba nd,
as the terms of their enlistment permit, &C,
companying Gen. Fremont; and also his entire
staff including Gen. Asboth, commander Of the
First Division,
Gen. Fremont will permit no demonstrations
from the troops on his departure.