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The Daily Dispatch: November 14, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Perils of Peace. (search)
, were paid for and sent to the hospitals. The muskets purchased by General Fremont in France are worthless. After General Meigs limits the price to be paid for oats at 30, corn at 28, and hay at $17- 50, a contract was made with Baird &Palmer (Palmer, Cock & Co., of California notoriety) at 33c for oats, 30 for corn, and $29 for hay, amounting in the aggregate to $100,000. General Fremont, on his arrival in Saint Louis, was met by the aid of Gen. Lyon, accompanied by Maj. Phelps,Palmer, Cock & Co., of California notoriety) at 33c for oats, 30 for corn, and $29 for hay, amounting in the aggregate to $100,000. General Fremont, on his arrival in Saint Louis, was met by the aid of Gen. Lyon, accompanied by Maj. Phelps, M. C., asking for reinforcements, which were not sent. The Indebtedness of the Quartermaster's Department for Gen. Fremont's command is over four millions and a half. The disastrous condition of things is attributed to the "malign influences" of Californians, with whom Gen. Fremont became unfortunately connected in mining operations, and who hurried from the Pacific on learning that he was entrusted with a high military command. These ill-omened men, some or all of whom left a dark r