New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-07-18
THE ZOUAPES.
THEIR MOVEMENTS YESTERDAY.
DRILL AT THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

DRILL AT THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
The Eousyes rose from their floor, yesterday morn
np fresh for the generous exercise OF another twenty!
four hours constant practice having made them expert
in finding the soft side Of plank. That their hoeS,
the 9Th r. pment have not been reiss in the Offices OF
hospitalty is suggested by the fact that mattresses
were ~ offered them bu firmly refused, the Coonei
prohibiting such eff. inmate ease as those simple ar'
ces of sleep AFFORD. must be sa'd, TOO, IN reIuta'h
of the malicious hints concerning .her entertainment
that the Sixth have gone TO an extent OF fraterna'
kipdpess, in lodging the Cadets, which has never De-
fore been reached in the bestowal OF attentions upon
military visitors There are expressions but those
Of copten,ment and gratitude from the Chicago
soldiers.
Under escort of Company C, Capt Morgan National
Grays they left quarters near 10 o'clock, and strgnt
way marched to Fulton Ferry crossing which. they
de6ed through several Of the principal thoronghftes
of Brooklyn their manly forms and quaint and snowy
Uniform evckiDg the admiration OF the people on inc
way The first full halt was made al the Navy-fard
Here they were kindly received by the commanding
officers Stacking arms, the tour OF the Yard was ac
copplishsd and the North Carolina was visited, all
the interesting objects receiving due share OF atten-
ton After executing few evoluons the c,rps pro-
ceeded, by Myrtle avenue, to The City Hall, there
they were introduced TO Mayor Powell, members OF
th. Common Council and a number OF military gen.
temen, before whom they passed in review Next
going TO the Pierrepont House, about clock, they
were prepared do exact justice TO the banquet there
provded and were fortified for the serious event Of
the cav, the drill in Washington Park. The festive
board was eraced with the presence of MOTOR Gen.
Duryea, Brig Gen. Crooke, Col. Abel Smith, Col.
Pipckney Capt. Cooper, Capt Dnryea, and others.
MI. al CT ha
ground is especially adapted to military evolution.
While the western angle ID lsvel and commodons, the
Rights around form an ampnitheater. Thousands Of
people rose in tiers and the bright dresses of ladies'
lieut. user TO the picture. The heat was great, but
greater was the ardor of the Brookynites who disaP
pointed in their benevolen, intentions toward the
Japanese, and long time deprived Of lons Of any
size betrayed an nlesible purpose TO et ont their
pent-up hospitality upon the soldier boys. The view
for each of the ten, or fifteen, twenty thouaud
spec ators was quite uuobsroc'ed Beyond the limits
of the Park the excited popuace stretched away on
Myrtle avenue ard Cumberland street, the later
tn ,rouy hfare being billed ~ita vehi les. platform,
protected from the cum, was erected in prominent
position ana occupied by the authorities and the level
field comprising sevsr acres, was kept clear by the
police.
TIE Zouaves made their appearance about four
| o'clock and Company G, with he invited military,
took poston on the southern ride The evoutions OF
| tire Cadets were the manual Of arms the C,mpany
movements and the skrmisting already described in
| the TRIBUNE There was no fatering. All was pre-
cison dash ard dexterity. Nearly every charge was
| applanded by the crowd. The exercises were con-
tinued until seven o'clock at which time the corps took
ND march and were escorted 10 Centre Market return
| ing by Fulton Ferry. The men perspiTed with some
freedom when they once more in quarters. The
| mort vigorous necessary TO keep back
the heavy mas of people that followed thom to their
apartments; police stationed at the doors. Tae
| Cadets were Immediately engaged in additions and
| change of dress.
| The COTS sat down TO supper with Company +,
| Washington Greys, of which Capt Buck Ii Chief,
after brief rest and devoted the early evening hours
to ,mple festivy words Of welcome and scknowledg.
rnent were spoken on behalf Of both companies, ard
pleasant sentiments were exchanged.
The public viii DO grsied by perusal Of the sub
joined letters which were exchanged yesterday;
SE Tol.os .a sSly i y th 1850
Dear SIR Yog public di IN our City Parks owing 70 The
heat AID the crowd have been 70 many o. Iqi c
heR being pss.a ,o,d bs o.,.ss to have an opuoy
syrn by az sahipon din .. such time as may Be- desmea
most suitable and con'erden! to yourself And command Should
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and limit The number Of spectators for your convenience
W. I4I pleased TO fsvOrsbe reply from you. Very
Wood Gerard John J. GsGc Augustus sH.t
0uyee Chss ". Sanford; VIM Hall Bds Genl ID Biside
htas aG DAFT S e ee lah f:
Cot 9Th Rs@sns A. vCb s nb Col list Regiment
REPLY OF COLONEL ELLSWORTH.
Nsw.SoHE, July ~ 1850
command inyon give exhibition ddl has been re-
| ceived ..,,,
The GIVEN Of Who have shown tsiT appreciation Of
cor esCrts exceedingly srse'be 70 ia The COZ
lad prefer d IN any one Of oq h. RsS n s%' ~.
.ueh sonrse WI s your Sh nave Sos & vino IN
communicate vi aud esHy ont your wi,he. With many
thanks for the courtesy that has prompted TIL, Invitation,
am respectful J. your obsdiel' ieI T Slvoeru
To Messr. woop AsroR, saEKsAS, a..
In Iursuance Of tLq acceptable plan, there viii be
| Zousve entertainment at the Alchemy of Music to-
morrow Thursdsy evening, at O'Clock. Col Pinck-
ney of tie Sixth X ginen will have charge OF the
| affair. At his suggestion, Col Butterfeld OF tho
Twelfth Regiment VIII conduct the escort. The bod
worth Band of this regiment will Discourse music at
intervals during the drill which will include several
exploits not yet witnessed. The price of ticket has
been fixed ut fifty cents, and seats will be reserved
The proceeds will he deyoedto defaying the expenses
Of the exhibition.
This morning the Zouaves " III visit the Great East
ern Gamer. IL has been stated and it is the general
impression Of the public, that there will be drill on
board We ale authorized TO correct this Impression
TIE soldiers will inspect the vessel as visitors
and make no part of the show.
The sister cities are growing impatient for the
Corps Communications are received from tbs in
mill in PhiladAlnlia