The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-02
THE ARMY OF THE WEST.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May II, 1851
The Number of Regiments Enrollsd in Mxois--7he Dsah
gfEEsooyM among his Old Companions, DC.
The war spirit still prevails in Illinois The six regi.
ments called for by the President TO for three
years unless discharged have been mustered into
the service of the United States and awaiting
orders They are designated and oiicered as folows
Number Colonel. Stationed q.
13th-John B. wyman. Camp Dement,, Dixon.
14th-Johu NJ Palmer Camp Duncan, Jacksonville.
l5th--Thoe. ]. Turner. Camp Scott Freeport
io.h-K' +; SMITH. Camp Wood, Quincy.
lIth-J. +. Ros5. Camp hather, Peoria.
lSth-I&wler ............ Camp Douglas Anna.
Besides the above there are still in camp and in the
service of the State four regiments, as follows
Numter. Colonel. Ssatio,,sd at
la.h--C. c. March. ......... Camp Goodel, Joliet.
20h--S s. Goode Camp Grant, NATION.
2lst-N. Dougherty. Camp Koerner, Bellevie.
22d--Jos. X Scott. Camp Yates, Springfield.
Also regiment Of cavalry and battalion Of light
artillery.
Gov. Yates is in Washington, urging their accep-
lance, and will no doubt succeed. Should he do SO
Illinois will have eighteen full regiments in the field.
The First brigade, under General Prentss comprising
the six regiments sworn in for three months has been
rendered for the war; and is reported that the Pres
dent Immediately accepted them.
ooope Jos r Scott, commanding the Twenty second
under the gallant Colonel Ellsworth while their East
ern tour. He rs an excellent and popular officer.
The Of the assassination OF the heroic Colonel OF
ngs Of regret and desire that his foul murder should
be terribly avenged Company a. Chicago Zouaves, Cap
meeting at Camp Yates Immediately after the receipt OF
the OF the death Of their late commander, and
adopted the following resolutions
CAMP YATES, SPRINGFIELD, May %, 1861.
At meeting held by the officers and members Of Com
pany A. Zouaves the following resolutions we're adopt
cd
whereas, by telegraphic despatch the sad intelligence
has reached OF the death Of Col T. Ellsworth Of the
New York Fire Zouaves by the hands Of the rebel party
OF Virginia; and
Whereas, regard the oss Of Col. Ellsworth affecting
alike the whole federal Union; therefore,
Resolved, That we deeply regret the rreparable loss
our beloved Union has sustained in this unexpected blow
coming as IL did al such time and under such crcum
stances
Resolved That in the death OF Col Ellsworth not only
Is IL cause FOR general sadness throughout the whole
Norh, put more particularly 10 us who have known him
during bh military career, have served under him. and
have loved md honored him as a friend and brother
soldier.
Resolved, That the feeling nstlled into the heat of
every member Of this command ia only that of sad.
ness but paramount to all that which should acua,e
every patriot with IMMIGRATION and determined ayowal
to avesge his cath that do hereby consecrac our
selves the glorious Of this Union and shord the
opportunity be granted u.s. do establish as our war cry
Ellsworth and motto "Deah 70 all traitors and
rebes.'
That We deeply sympathise with the relatives and
friends OF lamented comrade and may that heavenly
VIII, which directed the blow convert II into good for
the cause which actuates each enlisted under tho
Stars and Stripes; tina. Grape for thirty days
Captain I r. HAYDEN, Presiding.
Lieutenant z. ]. WHAArCv, Secretary