The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-11-06
The Renewal Of Cen. Fremont
GREAT ENDIGNAT IoN AHONG TIE
SOLDIERS.

Springfield, No., Nov 3.-Yester,isy .msII
bodies of the enemy camo within twelve miIsa
Of us, and news WINS received Of the approach Of
their advance, $500 strong. Preparations were
being made TO go out aud attack them, when
General Fremont received nm unconditional or
der from Washington, relieving him at oncs
from his command. simultaneously came u.
neusl apcrs announcing the fact.
The intelligence spread like wildfre throug,.
the camps and created indcscribable indignntie-
and excitement.
Great numbers Of officers sgnifed their inten
ton TO resign at once, and many companies lai,
down their arms, declaring that they wouls.
fight under no one but General Fremont. 4
General Fremont spent much Of the tine ex
poetulhting with the officers and men, urgr q
them by their patriotism and their persond re
gard Tor him not to abandon their ross.
lie sl-o read the following farewell order
the troops -
llEADQuAErLRs WESTERN DIrARrnHST~
Springfield, Mo-, Nov. 2, 1861. y, ,
Soldiers ofthe Mississippi Arny
Agreeably TO orders received this day, TAX
leave OF you. Although our army has been
sudden growth, we have grown up totetbe
and have become familiar with the brave an
generous spirits which you bring to tho defend
Of your country, and which makes me anticip,,
| for YOU brilliant career. Continue "A yo-
have begun, and give to my successor II
same cordial and enthusiastic suuport iii
| which YOU have encouraged me- En,ulat
| the splendid example which YOU have alrea,
| before you, and let me remain as am, proud
the noble army, which | have thus Gar labors
| to bring together.
| Soldiers, regret to leave YOU most sinoerel
i J thank YOU for the regard and confidence "
have invariably shown me- I deeply req,
that shall not have the honor TO Lad you =
the victory which You are just about TO W.,
| but shall claim the right to share with yous
| the joy ui every triumph, and trust alwaysh
he personally remembered by my companik
IN arms. (SignoD joins {. fRRMoSr, ,
Major General.s
The feeling ran intensely high during X
whole # last evening, and there was mcotS
almost everywhere.
The various bands sercnaded the General
whenever be appeared be was greeted ~
| cheers.
Although after notifying General Hunter,
his order directed, he had no longer commits
over tn troops, he spent several hours
making personal examination of the gros
about the city to I've prepared for a battle,
in accordance with a written request froms
the Brigadicr Generals here, he RENAL
through the night to lead the army in cas.a
attack.
The enemy are now cncamped on the old I
sou Creek battle ground. q
| Gen. Fremont is prepared 10 loavo for
Louis. end will 20 a. soon as Gen. Pope arri
who has been sent forward and will take
mand till ten. Hunter gets here. b.
| Universal gloom prevails throughout !. /
camps. 10
A battle will undoubtedly occur ere =
Our troops will meet the enemy firmly, but ed
are dishcartencd and have lost their enthusi'.J
Tho Body Guard, who could not have
induced to remain and who will now disban
the terms of their enlistment permit, accomvI
Gen Fremont, aud also his entire staff in n
ing Gen. AsbOth, commander of the first
sion. Gen. Fremont will permit no demonsir
from the troops on his departure.