The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-04

his Ercellepcy the President of the United States any
hour during the day After their return from Mount YER
non which will quit his convenience.
i have Inc nonor to be your ooedient servant,
r. z. ELLSWORTH,
Colonel Commanding U, s. zousve Cadets.
The President responded follows through the secro
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, D. C.,l
August 8, 1880
Col E E. ELLSWORTH Commanding United States Zouave
Cadets, Headquarters, BAti more, Nd
am instructed by the President, in reply 70 your note
of the I'd nst to say that he will be happy TO receive
your corps at the executive mansion tomSrow AFTER
Acting Secretary Of War.
The President viii receive Col Ellsworth and staf in
the East Room of the White House at i've O'Clock
afternoon after which the Zouaves win exhibit q
specimen Of their knowledge Of Hardee tactics upon the
magnificent lawn south front Of the executive mansion.
If the weather is good the demonstration will be fine
great desire is manifested to behold the drill of
the Zouaves especially In the War Department uasmuch
their progress in military skill promises TO create
revolution in military affairs in the United states
detachment Of the Baltimore Independent Grays,
Capt Clark commanding will accompany the Zouaves to
this city and to Mount Vernon. They will be received
here and escorted TO Mount Vernon by the Washington
Light Infantry battalion, Major Davis, com handing.
special boat has been chartered for the trip down the Po
tomac to the grave of Washington.
PREPARATIONS TO RECEIVE THE CHICAGO ZoUAvEs AT
HOME.
From the Chicago Times, Juls 81.
Pursuant 10 call, a large number Of our citizens mill
tary and civiaus met at the supervisors ROOM in the
court house last night 70 take measures for extending
which Is expected in q few days.
Hon John Wentworth was called TO the chair, and
Henry Rowland, Esq, appointed secretary
Several spirited and commendatory speeches were
made by Col Russell, Hon n. Arnold Gen Swift Col
Tucker Col. Hubbard, Col, Johnston, AID Jones, Col.
Cummings, j. C. Miller, Esq, Mayor Wentworth, and
Col Russell offered the following preamble and resou.
tons, which were received with much enthusiasm, and
Whereas the United States Zouave Cadets Of Chicago
are about 10 return from visit TO the principal Eastern
Cities and Whereas their strict adherence 70 the rules
Of temperance and morality which form the basis Of their
organization, well their gentlemanly department
Of our Eastern friends and whereas, their whole
Duct both civilians and mill ary men, has been such
as to reflect honor upon our city a. we'll a. themse
that the citizens Of Chicago should honor them
public token Of respect, and 70 this end
Resolved That the citizens Of Chicago will receive the
Zouave Cadets their return home with the proud feel
ing of their well deserved title of the champion military
o. the t1 Ts Of un,ov.a D,ae
the universal need OF praise bestowed upon gallant
young Cadets at every town. and hamlet and city which
they have visited in their extended tour-such
ton TO military organization has never been surpassed
ever equailed in America.
Resolved, That We, citizens of Chicago appreciate
to the fullest extent, the mertorous conduct of the
zouave Cadets and in such feel honest PRIDE
BANGED as ii has been by the worthy bestowal Of all
praise and Communication on the correct department and
moral tone Of each member Of the corps.
Resolved, That we will cordially unite In giving
Zouave Cadets ON their return reception worthy Of
city, and invite military and citizens and all organized
associations and clubs Of every character and kind 70
unite In public procession from the to the Wigwam,
where suitable congratulatory address will be made
Resolved That committee Of ten be appoints by
this meeting with full power to carry out the views here
adopted.
On motion, committee Of ten were appointed TO carry
into effect the resolutions and TO act Committee Of
General Arrangements, MS foliows:-Coi Russell, COL
Tucker, Gen. Swift Major Diversy COL Cummings, Geo.
Huth.
On motion the Chairman and Secretary Of the meeting
were added to the committee
We authorized to say that the reception which will
be given to the zouaves win by far eclipse any display
that has ever taken place in this city. The Sxtieh
giment Will be out in full force, also VIII be the Wash
ngton regiment Several Of city bands have already
volunteered their services and doubtless every band viii
do the same The entire fire department. hand and steam
VIII be out with their engines, and of course the Fire
Brigade win brush up their uniforms and appear IN full
force one hundred guns will be fred by the artillery,
ar q grand display OF fireworks will be made
The proprietors Of the Briggs House will entertain the
7ouaves with complimentary supper and the affair viii
doubtless wind up with grand civic and military ball.
Colonel Tucker stated 10 the meeting that letter had
been received by gentleman in this city from West
Point Cadet speaking I'm glowing terms Of praise OF the
Iouaves and stating that Colonel Harde had declared
that no forty in the Union could take their colors
from them. This announcement was received with the
utmost enthusiasm and in the best OF spirits the meeting
adjourned.
HFGDQrARrERs SECOND BRIGADE,
CHICAGO, July 81, 1850
The officers OF the Second brigade and the regimenta
and company officers Of the Washington and Sixtieth reg
mens requested 10 meet at the Court House. uper
vsors room this evening at eight O'Clock To make
gements for the reception OF the United states Zouave
Cadets. BY order, X SWIFT,
General Commandment Second Brigade