The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-17
OUR MILITARY GUESTS.

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The Chicago Zeus ves-Theix DrxAl I'm rra.
olson Square-Dtnnsr NJ tire Lafarge
House, Sc, sc.
This excellent company, since their unparalleled eka.
bon drill in the Park Saturday last have been en-
oying the hospial!ties Of our military and citizens and
deservcdy So for the very clever in which they
acquitted themselves on that ocaasion
The simple announcement, in the morning pa
pes of yesterday, that the Zouaves would give
another drill yesterday afternooa nt Madison square,
was sufficient to call together large assemblase.
Long before the hour designated for the drill 10
the spectators began to arrive on the ground,
anxious and impatient to the excellent discipline OF
the Western soldiers. There Is aot more disadvantage
Gus plot Of ground for military display or drill than
Madison square, and why selected for this coca
zion question cannot answer. The General Super
ntendent Of Police Police Inspector James Leonard aud
Police Captains Turnbul, williamson Cameron and Dow
ling, with detachments of men from their several
wards-ln all about two hundred-wero early
the ground, and formed . Gordon extending
entirely around the square, keeping the specta.
tors bnck TO the edge Of tho main path,
and reservpg the interior OF square for the Of the
Zouavee. The hour for the drill 70 take place
was two O'Clock + H. and at that hour there could not
was quarter before four O'Clock before tho Zouavss
made their appearance at the entrance OF the square
They marched into the square in two ranks and
this time numbered at least six thousand. At this
time the sky was becoming overcast, and every
marched central point the square, where they
formed circle the officers in the centre and were drilled
in the manual Of arms, shoulder MS secure arms AZ
ing and UnflNng bayonets, charge bayonets and the
ioadings and dings After short rest they were drilled
In the school OF the company and marched IN column by
platoonSand company in double ranks and at quick and
double quick time In the skirnsh drill which formed
the last part Of the drill they dcpoyed by flank extended
Intervals closed intervals rallied by tours on the centre
and monteuyred in the bayone exercise The topography
OF Madison square, and the many caused by
the trees and benches prevented full display of the dis
cpne OF the Iouavcs and the consequence was that they
did not acqut themselves with that precision and correct
ness they exhibited in the drill on Saturday last We
erate opinion expressed in former paragraph that
have several companies in the First division that
excel the 2ouaves in the oadings and rngs While the
Zouaves were marching at company front, at
down, another against tree, and third
fell bench, but OF them seriously injur
ed Amer the Zouayes had been on the ground about
hour heavy shower Of rain down. accompanied by
heavy wind. The crowd thereupon broke the police
n6 and heller skclter the ground TO the great
impediment OF the Zouaves in executing their
The poured down in torrents the military stacked
unroed their red blankets and put them their
shoulders 70 keep them from feeling the effects Of the
marched back TO the Sixth regiment arrnory Among the
military men present Col Marshall Leaerts, 1reyet
Col Shumway, Adutant II. Liebenau, ordnance officer
dragoons all Of the Seventh regiment Col Abram Dur
yea late Of the Seventh regiment and Col JOS c. Pinck
ney and Lieut. Col zooS Of the Sixth regiment. The two
latter accompanied the Zouaves.
Company c, Thirteenth regiment (Natonai Grays),
Capt Morgan, are TO receive and entertain the Zou
quarters Centre Market NcwYork neeA NJ and escort
them over, visit tho Navy Yard &C. pay their respects
TO the Hon. s, Powell, Mayor Of Brooklyn, and the
ngton Park, to give the 2ouaves opportunity TO 60
through with their excellent drll.
On their return to this city the Zouaves will be enter
tanned at a collation. 10y Company +, Washington Grcys,
Capt Ieander Buck at the armory Of the latter over
Centre Market.
ENrEgf ,ISMST IN HONOR OF TUX ZouAyEs AT TUE
LAFARGE HOUSE.
The 7ouaves were entertained last evening mt the Ia
fargo House with splendid supper given by Company
H. Governors Guard, Sixth regiment Captain Schwartz
About O'Clock both commands assembled at the
gmen,al armory in Centre street. and accompanied by
dozen invited guests, marched TO the hotel The
Zouavcs attred in their dress suits black cloth
aud blue pants, with white stripes which became them
admirably Along the route they were greeted warmly
by people and quiet easy soldier like bearing
was the theme OF general comment
The large dining Of the hotel set apart for the
supper, and, though not decorated with any ornanen
iation, presented gorgeous appearance, with its
massive chandeliers and costly curtains -Four large tai
blos spread and samptuous repast, consisting
meats ices ieI!es fruits and all the decaces OF the
scssoa. provided. Mr. Wheeler the proprietor
exceedingly attentive 10 the wants OF the guests and do
credit for the excellent in which every
e Z arranged
Cgaay sat tacr guests arrived near eight O'Clock,
aac Instantly proceeded to the dining where the
suIpe- attacked without delay When all the good
things had been despatched and the wants Of the inner
me- osd s-sa duly attended to-,
Cslr. StawAErz and sad-Mr. Chairman, Cadets
sEd geatcrncn am commissioned by Colonel Pinckney,
ard TN members Of Company Of the sixth regiment,
70 express 70 voc The admiration have for the high
state o! discipline under which you at present
Capt. ELLSWORTH in response, said he begged to thank
the gentlemen Of the Sixth for the aterng expressions
which been uttered and added that what they had
done Others might also do, and by diligence and
alsn the some proficiency They had been treated with
the rccepoa given them In New York. he thought.
passed all others both warmth and the excitement
their arrival had created.
Capt SCHWARTZ proposed three cheers for the Chicago
,aoets, which were given with right good ~l, winding
up with the universal tiger"
Capt ELLSWORTH then called on the Cadets for cheer
10 return. This they gave IN their own familiar
Three cheers we're then given for y. Wheeler the pro
prie.or s'''r Which the company aud proceeded 70
Aiblo's theatre.
VISIT TO TUE oEi,r EtsTntN.
The Chicago zouaves have received from tho directors
Of the Great ship Company invitation 70 visit The Great
Eastern. Colonel Ellsworth has s'guj-d hs acceptance
of the Invitation, and has selected "wednesday
ing, at nine O'Clock, as the time We under
brated skirmlsh driu" on the splendid deck Of
this vessel This opporsanty Will no doubt DO seized
novel and skilfui evulutions OF this corps
TIKI zouAvEs IN BRooKLys.
TO rBE EDITOR OF TIN HERALD.
BRoogtYS, Jaly 10, lsG9.
In this mornings edition Of your valuable paper see
your article on military guests" from Chicago
little error that may mislead Of citizens that
H. that the Zouaves will proceed 10 East New York 10
dr instead OF which the Grays will escort them to the
Washington Park, where they TO drill at about three
O'Clock Y. ~ J. 5. MORGAN,
Captain Company c, National Grays.
NEW YORK CITY GUARD.
The City Guard CAPT Mansfield Iovei, viii visit Fort
Hamilton tomorrow for the purpose Of drilling at the
BsIbet,e guns and target firing This experiment IS
made az test Of the availability OF citizen soldery
for hsrbor defence. and ts result win be In which
every citizen Of New York should feel deeply Interested
Obituary.
TIE HoS. JOHN ~. irsrxiS, OF aEoRoiA.
The Hon. John IT, Lumpkin, Of Goorga a, dicd suddenly