The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-02
EBBlrT HOUSE, WASHINGTON, May a, 1861.
Colonel ---, commanding regiment, New York
Judge Advocate General State Of Ne
COLONEL HAWKINS ZOUAYEs.

COLONEL HAWKINS ZOUAYES.
INSPECTION OF TILE REGIMENT BY MAJOR GENERAL
DIX-EXPECTED DEPARTURE FOR THE WAR ON
MONDAY MORNING.
This fine body Of men are at present encamped at
Rkers Island where they have arrived at state Of mil
itary discipline which is highly commendable TO them,
well to the officers who have devoted their energies
in perfecting tho Zouaves in the The locality of
their encampment peculiarly qualified for the purpose
in which has been employed and the beautiful
phero and cooling breezes which from the water
wen calculated strengthen the sys
TENS Of those brave fellows who about to struggle
with so much prvation in the unfolding Of their coun
try's laws.
three O'Clock when they inspected by Major General
DIX Of this city, and Colonel Keys Of the United States
Army The occasion was quite an interesting OF It,
SELF and hundreds Of citizens, including, OF course,
good sprinkling Of the "far sex friends and admirers
Of the gallant zouaves awaited themselves Of the oppor
tunity to see "those whom they oved IN the evoutons
Of a dress parade.
Tho regiment turned out in full dress, and were dra
up in front Of the tent about three O'Clock Az they
ood in line their appearance decidedly picturesque
and beautiful. Their uniforms are very handsome
and tho red caps blue Jackets and pants ornamented
with gold lace, appeared TO much advantage The
band Of the corps, consisting Of ten drummers and
ten bugles was also on the ground and peaed out it's
merry notes WIN mucn erect Ine different arih ma
gone through with with much precision and they
received the ORDER "Ground arms, the ipetntaneous
chatter Of muskets on the soil received with out
bursts Of appame from the crowds who were gathered
around 70 the review. Major General Dix, accompa
MED by Colonel Keys stood in front Of tho ranks and
passed very compliments the appearance Of tue
which, indeed, were well deserved. Thor residence
and heathfu exercise at Rkors Island has impaired
robust and veteran appearance to the Zouaves aud the
structures Of camp life which they have experienced has
well prepared them for any future hardshps they may
be called upon to endure The regiment is composed al
most entirely Of who are imbued with principle
and fine feeling for the in which they have taken
up arms and not that passing enthusiasm Of the hour
which ohracserzes persons who volunteer without
exactly knowing their precise object for so doing. To
glance alorg the line Of living soldiers they stood in
review, with arms presented, before Major General
DIX, We could not see single form tnat did
not revelrg with patriotic enthusiasm, and
possessing the proportion and muscle requisite for
true soldier. Their movements, action and mien,
they ply their various duties in the encampmsnt beoken
spirit and consciousness of duty which will yet distn
guh itself in the campaign now impending. After going
through various in the presence their two
distinguished military yisters the regiment were dis
missed
For the benefit O, those desireus TO their friends,
either upon Rkers Island or at Fort schuyler may be
we'll to state that the Major Andcrsona very conroi IL
steam ooatruns from this city to these two places
daily, the fare being twenty FIVE cents Tho boat mikes
three trips cr day and takes passengers from tho foot
Of Spring street. and also at Peck slip ferry The Major
Anderson Is commanded by Captain Samuel Scarlet,
who proverbia for his kindness and attention TO pas
seDgers