The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-05
The Reception OF the Chicago 4 ~usvesa IN
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INVASION OF THE WHITE HOUSE BY THE zoU We
SPEECHES OF THE PRESIDENT AND COLONEL b. ~
WORTH ETC.
WASHINGTON, August 4, 1850.
The Zouaves Of Chicago have been here, produced
extraordinary sensation, and have gone They arrived
at six O'Clock this morning. and at eight proceeded undr
escort Of the Independent Grays Of Baltimore Mount
Vernon They returned 10 this city half past twelve
At the tomb Of Washington the ceremony consisted Of
dhge, performed by the Zouave Band and the Marine
Band OF Washington.
The Zouaves dined at Browns Hotd, and then pro-
ceeded 70 the excessive mansion to pay their respects
the President agreeably to the programme published ex
clusively tn the HERALD Upon arriving at the White
House, the zouaves with their Baltimore escort march
ed into the East Room and their position To receive
or be received by the Chief Magistrate Of the nation
Soon after their arrival the President accompanied by
Miss Lane, acting Secretary OF War Drinkard Assistant
Attorney General AcCalmont Assistant Secretary
Of State Prescott and nu nervous officers az
the army and other departments entered the room
and were received by the zoua with "present arms'
never before Witnessed in the White House.
The ceremony in the East Room was quite informal
The President, after Introduction informed Col Ellsworth
that he observed in the local papers that his corps was y
drill in front Of the City Hail. aud thought the selection
bad one, and rendered TO the Colonel the privilege
agreeably to the suggestion in the HERALD COL Els-
worth replied that he would take great pleasure in drilling
his in presence Of the Chief Of the nation
and accepted the invitation The zouaves Immediately
proceeded TO the lawn and the President suite and
friends took position upon the south portoo Iand wit
nessed their drill Col Ellsworth introduced 10 Ms
Lane before leaving the East Room
The zouaves went through but small portion Of their
drill in consequence Of the limited time allowed them;
but 1t wonderful to the President Washingto-
generally, army officers included The President
who had been witnessing the drill from the potico of the
White House. descended to the lawn and addressed COL
Elsworth's command a. follows
CITIZEN soIpnRs-I feel myself greatly honored by this
visit, and extend to you q cordial welcome In very
eminent degree you benefactors OF the country.
Your excursion has been prolonged. You have visa
example has Infused the military spirit into the
people. think your drill ID admirable for its pre-
Of the world You must have expended great deal q
labor 10 arrive at the perfection you attained The
regular army Of the United States is comparatively small
II never can be very large except In time OF What
we have is admirable. Nothing can be better. But the
people In this country must be prepared themselves
defend their own rights and liberties, and their fire.
sides and their affairs. And whatever tends induce
military spirit among the people, and to render them
capable Of standing against the world arms that
is surely patriotic that surely beneficial nation
TO the whole country and therefore, in the commence
The facilities OF locomoton with which any humber Of
be transported to point Of attack brings the
army 70 the defence of the country at any locality
they are prepared as you to defend the country
may defy world In arms. thank you, gentlemen for
the honor you have1doue upon this occasion. Iwah
latiou Of life in which you may be placed. wish you
peace but IL should come know where you will b
enemy.
The captain Of the corps, Colonel Ellsworth then ap
preached the President, and said
YouR ExcuLxscY-Permit me TO say 10 you
that We are deeply sensible Of the honor
VISIT and shall esteem among the very many
pleasant recoections enabled carry back to our
Western homes Your kindly welcome viii be remem-
bered by as long our memory Lasts Having jast
returned from visit to the tomb OF beloved Wash
awsIened by the reflections Incident to the ysSs
collection and the contemplation of the glorious deeds
and sacrifices made by that noble band Revolutionary
martyrs that gainef for the liberties we enjoy-we
thought particularly appropriate that should call
upon you, the representative Of those principles You
terms to connection with the militia II we can oniy
feel the that have any way contributed
Of drill somewhat novel, spirit OF military dscpIine
IN THIS country, will be an ample reward for all the
soor we have UNDERGONE Accept sir on behalf Of my
sir AZ the chief executive officer OF nation In which
we are Just entering upon duties citizens and IN
dressed as csizen soldiers trust your Erceency via
pardon our untidy appearane. Allowance must be
made for this account OF the heat OF the day and
the continued marchng have undergone What We
have gone through with on this occasion Is but portion
OF our regular drill; but It vas the best could DO
under the circumstances
Tm PRxSpESr-well, think that after such a display
as you have made is rather OF 10
make this allowance
CORRESPONDENT OF THE HERALo-You have not seen
half yet, Mr.. President
This ceremony over, Col Ellsworth proposed to give
three times seven cheers and zouave for his Excel
ledcy.
The President then retired to the balcony Of the White
Tfo.,uo az
their position In line.
The zouaves next marched to the City Hall under .
military escert, where dense crowds we're In waiting TO
receive them. There they merely went through the
manual Of arms being closely pressed by the excited
spectators.
The zouavcs len here hafpss, Eve O'Clock this even.
ing for Baltimore.
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