Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-04

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on the grounds south Of the Presidents House, 4.
stated in the Constitution of this m,raIng
Ihk CHICAGO ZoUAvss--This corps of active
1OOking young men. whose fame has preced ed
bH,,a aI,Ivai a, every town through which they
lave passed maue their grand eafrsS into tbt
cry Cd " arlington this morning by the train ar.
IVlHg a. SIX O'Clock. from Baltimore
Long before the arrival of the train. the depot
1N considerable distance round was literally
Oe>leged by persons all seeming eager to secure
position where a view of this celebrated corns
Ihshtbe had. Among this gathering was a large
ssns "f Standing ON gasPiPes, boxes
that Were at all elevated, and which seemed 10
ne regarded as the special property of the fair seq
Al Q 1aIter to six the battalion of Washington
Elght Infantry, under the command of Msior
DAVIS arrived, accompanied by the Marine Band
lndfs The directorshiP of Prof Scala They
nasa on the corner Of the street opposite the de-
pot, ana rested on their arms. A shrill whistle
OF the ualn announcing its near approach caused
rush towards the station The tain having ar
rived Major Davis, Quartermaster Towers Capt
Duoant and other officers, left their COMPANY and
repaired to the depot for the purpose of being in
rOdueed 10 the officers of the distinguished COM
pahY; and welcoming them to the National Me-
UoPoIls. very cordial reception here took
place hanged in line and escorted by the indie
pendent 6Teys Of Baltimore Capt Clark Iieut
herchmer, they left the station and passed in re-
view before the Infantry corps, when they halted
Ire Infantry then defled to the front of The line
when the order to march was given They pro-
Ceeded up New Jersey avenue to North A street
ana from thenee down Pennsylvania avenue to
Browns Hotel, where they partook Of a bounti-
1ullysupplied breakfast, which they seemed To
relish considerably. Though we were aware
mat rom the national reputation this company
mas acquired our citizens were all on the g,tt rtrs
10 witness II, we did not expect to see them wei
coined into our city by such a vast number of our
clnzens as Were upon the avenue this morning
DIeaAIdst over, ana few moments allowed for
the men 10 brush up their uniforms and enioy
oflet chat with the crowds Of friends and
VINO surrounded them like body guard the
drum beat to quarters, and the Zouaves and Crews
were IN few moments under arms and ready TO
lnarch- The Infantry battalion formed in the
street In front OF the hotel and occupied the RIGHT
OF .oe line, the Louayes occupying the center,
ana the Independent Greys the left In this form
the corps moved down Pennsylvania avenue the
oand playing lively air, to -Four. and-a-haIf ST
ana down -Four and "a half street to the STEAMBOAT
' MndrI, Ionowed oy dense crowd of spectators,
tne gallant Zouaves being the great center of at
traction, and executing variety of maneuvers of
a novel character on the waV Arrived AZ the
wharf, the companies embarked on board the
sNdmef IhoInas Collyer, Captain Baker, and set
out al once for Mount Vernon the crowd which
had gathered on the wharf giving them hearty
parting cheer as they left
On reaching the wharf at Mount Vernon thew
formed in lire and marched To the tonb ~ Was:
1ngtOn. when they took position around il while
TIE Chicago band performed a solemn dirye fol-
lowed by requiem by the Marine band
After viewing this venerated spot a short time
uey proceeded 10 the mansion where they re-
NAMED sometime, scanning with interest and
patriotic pride the various objects there. which
appeal so strongly to the PATRIOTS heart and
awake such deep emotions in his bosom
Returning TO the city, they marched directly TO
BrOwn's Hotel, where they partook Of sumptuous
banquet, and then, at o'clock visited the Presi-
dent at the Executive Mansion They were 70
ceived IN the East Room about the time we went
TO press.
The Zouaves are composed entirely Of Young
men, good looking generally, who appear TO know
how 10 show of their fine forms TO the best adj
vantage They stand up In line like soldiers
and though destitute of the ferccious boards and
heavy mustaches with which everybody has been
accustomed to associate the name which they
bear, look like brave and true men Their uni
forms are Of the lively pattern, the prominent
colors being scarlet, blue, and buff Their dress
consists Of blue JACKIE embroidered with yellow
Knit work, and plentifully edged with round
brass buttons; wide scarlet trowSsrs with a blue
stripe at the Sides red skull cap, with blue and
gold band; blue shirt, fancifully embroidered:
and patent leather boots, with yellow leypiDps
The members of the band wear scarlet coats blue
tOwsers and blue caps. The officers wear blue
frOck coats, saShes, and swords The Zouaves
carried light Minnie rifles, and the heavy square
knapsacks, and blankets were strapped to their
backs
Their captain, or colonel, (E E. Ellsworth =
n very handsome man, who appear while he
m1lntains the strictest disciD lis1 among his men
TO De ve!y much beloved by them A graduate
oi West Point, he is a most intelligent and thor
o1Sh-5oing officer, and appears to have made the
efficiency Of his little corps In their peculiar drill
a matter OF deep study. All their graceful move
neats, as they perform their evolutions, are
OF the slightest fault and great praise is due both
fout ensemble
The following Is list Of the corps:
Onicers.-E. T.. Ellsworth colonel command
Ing Scott, first lieutenant; ri D. Latin sec
ond lieutenant; Charles De Villiers surgeon; J.
Is Taylor, Paymaster; Hayden, orderly sergeant
Knox second sergeant; WethereII auartermaster:
Boisford, color sergeant; Nevins, bugler; Ross,
guide.
Cadets. - Tucker, Conner, Barclay, Rogers,
McChesney, Smith, Scatterly, Wade, Batchelder'
Banks, Coates, Olcott, Scott, Brown Long Hos
mer, Larabee, Hall, De Witt Aiken. Nathans
aLae! ates, BALDWIN, Hand, Behrend, Walker,
Phillips, kennieot, Innis, Fruin.
BAND "A j. lass, leader; Smidt, Drack, Bar
nard, Helms, Bierworth, Nurabureer Drake
Sebnm@ksr; STUNT Weisgruber, Werth, Chaffey,
Nevlns, Robinson, :. Dean, G. Dean, Bauer
Col. Ellsworth Is about twenty-five or twenty
tnree years OF age, some five feet six I'm blight
ard though slightly put together, looks like
man OF proper nerve, the stuff of which good
soldiers are made. He wears his hair which is
dark and long, in very careless manner about
MS oeardless yet determined looking face His
voice Is not loud, and he issues his orders in
quick, sharp tone. The men are almost bows
perhaps none Of them being more than twenty
nVe wears OF age yet they possess that sinewy ap-
The assiduity with which their drill 1.-THE Hardie
drill) Is constantly performed, has evidently
much to do with thei- general lack Of super
abundant flesh, while IL has given them strong
muscles and light active habits. well as bright
Intelligent looking conferences; and their youth
ful appearance would be no objection TO them
We're brave and efficient soldiers wanted
FOURTH WARD UNION CLUB IN ALEXANDRIA -
very enthusiastic meeting Of those favoring the
election Of Bell and Everett, In the Fourth Ward
says the Alexandria Gazette, held at the an.
casterian school-hOuse Thursday night Geo q
Harper In the chair. committee was appointed
70 report permanent officers, and, after eonsulti-
tation, reported the following, who Were unan-
tmouslY elected President, G.. q Harper; Vice
President, ID. l.. Smooti Secretary, Jacob Rox-
bury Treasurer, w b Price. The constitution
OF the Alexandria Cnion Club, with the necessary
alterations, was adopted the constitution Of the
club. The Chair was authorized to appoint an
executive committee IL was determined that the
club meet every other Thurday night at the Ian
casterian SC hool room, and a vote Of thanks was
rendered Mr. Beach for the use Of the school room
and Rumber of names having been enrolled the
meeting adjourned until next "Wednesday night
week -nr a - \ 49,
The GRAND GALA TOURNAMENT Of the Presi-
dents Mounted Guard at Arlington Springs, 90
NJ an Monday A N he IN NJ h.