The national Republican., 1861-05-25


bridges, four above where the train was stopped,
and two below.
At % o'clock, on Thursday night, Capt. Ro.
dier, with the Anderson Rifles, passed over the
Chain Bridge, and posted picket guards.
When the news Of the death OF Colonel Els.
worth reached the ears Of the Zouaves who
were lying sick in the hospital, several of them
Immediately got out of their beds, although
they were hardly able to walk, and went to see
the corpse at the navy yard. The Zouaves
looked upon the Colonel as one Of their best
friends, and speak Of his goodness of heart in
the highest terms. On one occasion since
they were encamped, member was taken sick,
and the Colonel on visiting him found that his
bed was not soft enough for sick man 10 lie
upon. He Immediately sent to his own tent
aud had his own bed brought down, on which
he gently laid the sick man. On another occa
sion, he found that one of the men was suffer.
ing on account Of not having sufficient clothing;
he Immediately went to his trunk, which had
already been decreased by numerous drafts on
it for other needy members, and gave him the
last piece Of clothing Of that description which
he had
ARRIVAL OF THE REMAINS OF COLONEL ELLIS.
WORTH AT THE NAVY YARD.
The remains Of Colonel Ellsworth were es.
corted up to the Navy Yard by the Mount Yer.
non, under Lieutenant Pendergrast, and were
placed in the neat little engine-house Of the
yard, the fire apparatus having been removed.
The body was laid on small bench, and GOV.
vered with the national flag, with wreath Of
flowers upon the breast. The building was
draped in flags and Grape, and special guard
Of the seventy.6rst regiment placed on duty
about it, with orders to admit no person; but
as the doors and windows were all open, the
crowd outside had very good opportunity Of
viewing the body. The flags about the yard
were all at halEmast, and spirit Of deep grief
pervaded the entire vicinity.
The President of the United States and Mrs.
Lincoln visited the remains of Colonel Ellis
worth, which were laid out in the engine.house
of the navy yard, yesterday afternoon. The
sight Of the corpse Of the gallant Colonel, who
was looked upon as one of their household,
caused both Of them to shed tears freely.
THE FLAG.
The flag which Colonel Ellsworth captured
was seventeen by fourteen feet, and was pur-
chased by forced subscriptions from the citizens
Of Alexandria, who were threatened by Jack.
son that, il they refused to subscribe, they would
be regarded as inimical to secession, aud be
treated accordingly. When Colonel Ellsworth
was shot, he fell on this flag. A portion of it
was shown to US yesterday, much saturated with
blood. Several of the Zousves have cut pieces
from the flag, which they intend to preserve as
| relics.
ARRIVAL OF PRISONERS.
About the same time the Zouaves were land
| ed, Capt. Owen, with section Of artillery from
the West Point battery and q squad Of his own
men, went to the negro pen of John Cook, rear
the jail, and surprised q company Of cavalry,
who were asleep. The stable which contained
their horses, thirty.six in number, was also
taken possession Of
The following is list Of these prisoners,
which were brought to the navy yard yesterday
afternoon by the steamer Baltimore
Captain M. D. Ball, Lieutenant Grigsby,
Privates Ball, Monroe, Harrison, Smith, Uter.
back, spriggs, Burk, Gean, Nelson, Burk
Heath, Kirby, Ball, Nelson, Kensalar, War
field, Bell, Thompson, Clomp, Walcott, s,al
cup, Moore, Smith, Ball, Butler, Ford, Alex
ander, Grigsbes, CoOksey, Reed, Falkland, Bell
Radcliff, and Williams.
They were placed in charge Of Commander
Dahlgren at the Washington navy yard, who
will hold them until the Government shal
make some provision for their retention or re
lease. All the men have depressed counte
nances and seem fully to realize their pc
culiar and painful position. After these pris
oners had been removed to the quarters provi
ded for them, the steamer Baltimore returned
to Alexandria for the purpose OF, tomorrow
morning, bringing to this city the forty five in
fantry prisoners taken yesterday morning b.
the Zousves.
1t is said that Dr.. Boyle, OK. Mayor Lenox
Captain Schaelfer, and Noble Thomas, Of thi
city, are among the number.
The uniform of this corps, worn by the pris
oners taken by the Anderson Rifles, consists o
lesd.colored flannel jacket trimmed will
black, and large white bone buttons, pants o
the gray country cloth, with o yellow cord dow
the sides.
THE FEELING IN ALEXANDRIA.
Though the approach Of the troops struc
terror into the hearts Of the secessionists il
Alexandria, yet their arrival was O source Q
place, many of whom expressed their thank
fulness to the troops for the timely succor. A
late hour last night, everything was quie
there, and the citizens seemed to feel perfee
, confidence in the ability Of the Government
f afford them full and complete protection.
A COMPANY TO BE ORGANIZED.
We understand that Mr.. James A. snyds
of this city, son of Capt M. Snyder and fo
merly Of Alexandria, goes to that city to da,
, for the purpose Of organizing Union comp
ny there. There is plenty of good materi,
l yet remaining in that city for such comp,
] ny, and we have no doubt an efficient one wi
Y be raised.
/. ARRIVAL OF PROVISIONS.
3 At four o'clock yesterday afternoon, larg
= quantity Of provisions was forwarded to tn
9 troops stationed on the other side of the aqu'
3 duct. All of these regiments are most con
3 fortsbly and pleasantly situated, and ore highl
l delighted with the change of position. Thel
$ are two or three delightful springs in the neig
borhood, which render the position all the moi
:, inviting.
= CoMMENDABLE ACTION.
g On Thursday night, while Company A,
It the Light Infantry battalion, Captain L.
| Williams, were in position on the other side
the Long Bridge, awaiting orders, Col. Ston