The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-11-13
patch j. extremely hopeful Of brilliant victo-

patch i. extremely hopeful Of . brilliant victo-
~. and the prospect is cheering.
Another telegraph from Cleveland states that
the Kanawha boa, had just passed Maysyille.
and reported that Gen. Rosencranz bad repulsed
Floyd, and a; last accounts Generals Benham
and Schenck had got in his rear and If vas
thought tina, Floyd's force would be captured
by them.
The L. S. steamer Mt Vernon has returned
from the fotilla, and reports the condition of
affairs down the Potomac unchanged.
Major General Halleck. of California. has ar
rived here. He was introduced to the Pres-
dent by Gen. Mcclellan.
By orders of The War Department. the Pro-
vos, Mar-hal of Alexandria has been directed
10 suspend the exercise of the civil functions
be bas recently performed, and to dismiss all
the civil cases Of which he has taken cogni-
zance.
In the Supreme Court, the distinguished
member of Parliament and Queens Council.
Mr.. Edwin James, was admitted TO the New
York bar 1t is understood that he intends 10
make that city his home.
Government has contracted with parties in
Philadelphia for the construction Of an iron
clad steamship, and the keel has been laid
The vessel will be 240 feet long, IS feet beam
and SO feet depth Of hold, and will be armed
with sixteen OF the largest riHrd cannon
The Tunes has some particulars of the late
fight at Gauley Bridge. The engagement wa,
not general battle. but a rather warm Skin
mi=h, in which the enemy were repulsed with
great loss. The action was commenced by TIE
rebels, who opened two batteries on our line.
near Gauley Bridge, but though the firing con
tinued all day, little or no damage was done
not one man being killed. Late in the day one
piece OF artillery was brought to bear, and the
rebel hre was soon slenced. A train was fired
upon about the same time, some miles up the
river, and three men were wounded but none
killed. On Friday night Benham's brigade
moved down the river 10 Gauley Bridge, aud
ferried across on a fat-boat which the rebel:
had previously sunk. He moved along the
base of the hill, upon which the rebel ba,tere.
had been planted, intending to 60 down as fal
As the Soup Creek. three or four miles below
where there is a gap in the mountains and {
road leading TO the rear of where the rebels
are encamped.
A dispatch dated Springfield, Nov. Sd. say,
that small bodies OF the enemy came within l:
miles of US, aud news was received of the APP
proacb Of their ad ance, 800 strong Prepar
atoms were making to 60 out and attack them
VI no fb. Z
order from Washington, relieving him at onc'
from his command. simultaneously came tn,
newspapers announcing the fact, and the intel
igence spread like wildire throughout III,
camps, and created indescribable exctemen
and Indignation. Great numbers of officer
signifed their intention to resign at once, ant
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 then
by their patriotism, and their personal regar,
for him, not to abandon their posts.
He also issued the following farewell orde
to the troops:
HRADQr ARrERs, WESTERN DEPARTMENT
Springfield, Mo Nov 2, ls6l
SOLDIERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI Army: Agree
ably to orders this day received. ! take leav,
OF you. Although our army has been of sud
den growth. we have grown up together and
have become familiar with the brave and gen
erous spirits which you bring to the defence O
your cOuutry and which makes me anticipate
for YOU brilliant career Continue as vol
have began and Sivo my SUCCESSOR the SAM
cordial and enthusiastic support with which
you have encouraged me. Emulate the splen
did example which you have already befor
you. and let me remain, as | am proud OF tn,
noble army which have thus far labOred t,
bring together,
SOLDIERS: regret to leave YOU most sin
cerely. thank you for the regard and conf
dence you have invariably shown to me-
deeply regret that shall not have the homo
to lead you to the victory which YOU are jus
about to win. but | shall claim TO share will
you in the joy Of every triumph. and trus
always to be fraternally remembered by N,
companions in arms.
"Sgned, J. C. FREMONT.
major General L. S. A.
The feeling ran intensely high during tn,
whole of last evening, and there was a meetin.
almost everywhere. The various bands sere
naded the General and whenever be appeared
he was created with cheers, though after mott
flying Gen. Hunter, as his order directed, b.
had no command over the troops.
He spent several hours in making persona
examination of the grounds about the city, t,
be prepared for battle. and in accordanc,
with written request from all the Brigadiel
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 attach
was hourly expected, but nothing more occur
red than the firing upon our pickets on two
different roads,
The enemy are now encamped on the old
Wilson Greek battle ground.
Gen. Fremont is brepaod to leave for St
Louis, and will go as soon as Gen. Pope arrive.
who has been sent forward and will take com
mand till Gen. Hunter gets here.
Universal gloom prevails throughou the
Camps. A battle will undoubtedly occur er.
long. Our troops will meet the enemy firmly
bat they are disheartened and have lost their
enthusiasm. The Body Guard who could not
have been induced to remain and who will now
disband, as their term of enlistment expires al
present accompany Gen. Fremont. and also biz
entire Staff. including Gen. Ashboth, Com.
mander of the first Division. Gen. Fremont
will permit no demonstration from the troops
on his departure.
A special to the ST. Louis Republican, dated
Springfield, Mo-, I'd says: Reliable information
haa heen receiv od horo from IH,ra,, aor,c.a