The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-11-08
MIS- GU r I.
SPRINGFIELD, Nov. :

SPRINGFIELD, Nov. j.
Yesterday small bodies OF the enemy came
within twelve miles of us, apd news was re.
ceiyed of the approach OF their advance OF
$500 strong. Prcpantions.werc being made
to 90 out and attack them, when Gen. Free
mont received an unconditional order from
Washington. relieving him at once from his
command. The intelligence spread like Wild
fire through the camps, and created indcs-
cribable Indignation and excitement. Great
numbers of officers signiiied their intention
to resign ut once, and many companies laid
down their arms, declaring that they would
Fremont spent much time cxpostulating with
the officers and men, urging them, by their
patriotism and their personal regard for him,
not to abandon their posts. lie also address
cd the following farewell order to the troops !:
HEADQUARTERS, WESTERN DErARTM'T,}
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Nov. ID.
Soldiers Of The Mississippi Army:
Agrccably to orders received this day, |
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 defence Of your country, and
which we anticipate for you brilliant ca
rccr. Continue as you have begun. and give
to my successor the same cordial and cnthu.
siastic support with which you have encour-
aged me. Emulate the splendid example
which you have already before you, and let
me remain, as ! am, proud Of the noble ar
my which have thus far labored TO bring
together. Soldiers, regret to leave you.
most sincerely; thank you for the regard
and confidence you have invariably placed in
me. deeply regret that | shall not have
the honor to lead you to the victory which
you are just about TO win, but shall claim
the right to share with you in the Joy of ey-
cry triumph, and trust always to be relncm.
bcrcd personally by my companions in trms.
(Signed) j. q. Fremont. Maj. Gen.
The feeling ran intensely high during the
whole of last evening, and there was meet
ing almost everywhere. The various bands
sercnadcd the General. and whenever he APP
pcarcJ he was greeted with cheers. Altho'
after notifying General Hunter as his order
directed, he 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 battle and in
accordance with written request from all
the Brig. Generals here, he remained thro'
the night to lead the army in case of attack.
All the troops slept upon their arms. Many
officers remained up all night. and an attack
was hourly expected, but nothing more oc-
CURED than the firing on our pickets in two
different roads. The enemy are now en-.
camped on the old Willow Creek battle
ground.
Gen. Fremont is prepared to leave for St.
Louis, and will 20 Us soon us Gen. Pope pr.
riycs. who has been sent forward, and will
take command till Gen. Hunter gets here
Universal gloom prevails throughout the
camps. A hattie will undoubtedly occur ere
long. Our troops will meet the enemy firm
ly, but they are disheartened and have lost
their enthusiasm.
The body guard who could not have been
induced TO remain, will now disband. as the
terms OF their enlistment will permit them
to accompany Fremont, and also his entire
staff, including Gen. Asboth, co nmandcr Of