New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-06
The zSunyes in Washington.

WASHINGTON, Saturday, Aug. 1860.
The Zouaves arrived at O'Clock this morning, and
were escorted by tie Washington Light Infantry TO
Browns Hotel, where they treakfasted and took the
steamer for Mount Vernon AZ 8 o'clock. They VIII
return at ~ o'c!o L. and after dining will visit the
President and subsequently drill in front OF the C'ty
Hall. 49,.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 1860.
At the tomb of Washington the ceremony conss .e
of drge, performed by the Zouave Band ana he
Marine Band of Washington.
The Zouayes dined at Browns Hotel, and then pro-
ceeded TO the Executive Mansion TO pay ,ns up.o
70 The PRECEDENT. Upon arriving al the Whe iou5o,
they with their Baltimore escort, msrcheu n'D VIC
ea,t room and took their position 70 receive OF Vs TO-
c.ived by the Chief Magistrate oil the mh.ion; gun
afer their arrival the President accompanied oy ss
lane Aetro Secretary Of War Driakard, Assistant
Aforementioned McCalmont, Assistant secretary OF
State Prescott and numerous officers OF the army and
other departments, entered the room, and were re
ce;ved by The Zouaves with present arms never
before witnessed in the White House.
The c.rs mopy in the East Room was quite Informal.
The President after introduction, inf rmed Col Eils-
voh that be observed in the local papers thst ms
corps was to drill in front of the City HAIL. ana
bonebt the selection was bad one, and rendered 10
he Colonel the privilege Of the magnificent lawn
south front of the White House. Col. Ellsworth re-
rBed that he would take great pleasure IN drilling ms
orns In presence of the Chief Magistrate OF the nation
and accepted the invitation. The Zouaves immedi,
stely proceeded TO the lawn, and the President aud
suite and friends took pc stion upon the south porco
and witnessed their drill Col Ellsworth was miro
duced TO Mrs Lane before leaving the East Room.
The Zouaves went through but a small portion OF
their drill in consequence Of the limited time allowed
Them but il was wonderful to the President snd the
washipaonians gene orally, army officers included. The
President who had been witnessing the drill from the
portco of the White House descended TO the lawn and
addressed Ctl. Elsworth's command as follows:
CITIZEN soIpIERsI feel myselfest honored BY this visit,
and extend cordial welcome In very eminent degree
prolonged You have visited various eites and nave no
aG s1s%Pe BE- Ss E T.. @ hss
thing like any part of the world You must have ea
ssiped HE regular army Of the United States comparatively
small be ysy large except IN time B 81 w% bs oon
we have snsnV prepared te
rights and liberties and sr 6esdes and their affairs And
b,m sspa standing erect against the world
that surely patriotic that surely beneficial TO the nation
these remarks called you public beneacto The acihie
with which an &c s BE- s osPn
locality they prepared as you defend s,e eod
ssns syy DONE me- s wish
my heart prosperity and happiness In every relation Of me "
s5s yyb Ss P soa be the front
bat, hing against the enemy $3.50 Il,
The Captain Of the corps, Gel Ellsworth, then ap-
proacbed the President, and said.
ne to .S yop o.4@ ai tie 81.
%snS pleasant recoectons we are enabled carry
homes Your lindy welcome yin be by
visit 10 the tomb our beloved Wsshs goo with all patriot
i'm ard love of country awakened By the reflections to
the v-the recollection and contemplation Of the glorious
deeds and sacrifices made by that noble band OF e ntona
ms gained for the liberties epowe thougnt
particularly appropriate that should call upon you the
Of these principles Yon were kind euogh 70
refer Sir terms connection with the
militia feel the that have 10
toward establishing awakening by the
troducon OF drill somewhat novel spirit OF military disci-
pDe country Il viii be ample reward foa the labor
we have undergone Accept Sir on behalf Of my the
assurance pecu regard for Sir the Chie Exc
our duties as citizens and under which consider 1t very
high honor to be addressed citizen soldiers trust your tx
ceency III pardon untdy appearance Allowances must
be- this OF the heat OF the day and the con-
tinued narchiDg have undergone What we have gne
through this occasion but portion OF our regular drill
but Il was the could do under the circumstance
TBR PRpspEsr-Wel think that amer such display as
You made rather and sct Of supeerosaton to make
this allowance.
This ceremony over, Col Ellsworth proposed to
give three times seven cheers and Zouave for his
ExcelleDcy.
The President then retired TO the balcony of the
White House, after polite bow when the companies
resumed their position in line.
The Zouavts next marched 10 the City Hall under
military escort where dense crowds were in waiting
TO receive them. There they merely went through the
manual of arms, being closely pressed by the excited
spectators.
The Zouaves left here at 81 O'Clock on Saturday
evening for Baltimore.