The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-26
THE SECOND REGTNENr FIRE zouAvEa

DEATH OF COLONEL ELL6WORTH-LlsF OF " "
CERs OF THE SEVERAL Observation-Disclosures ~
REMAINS TO BE BROUGHT ON IN SPECIAL TRAIT I
Owing to the death OF Colonel Ellsworth the Secor
regiment Fire Zouaves compelled TO defer thar
spection by the Union Committee until the early part
this week. Every arrangement had been made to mas
an imposing appearance, the members having been moi
fed appear in red shirts end black pants; and eE[y
this morning the headquarters Of several companic
were crowded with men anticipating quite display The
were iously disappointed when the commandment pro
mugaed orders TO the effect that the parade had beer
countermapd died. When informed of the cause Of thief
the couse The officers had pursued. At q
meeting Of the Board Of On ers it was
unanimously resolved that Acting Colonel Decker be
instructed to communi ate with the Union Defence Com
mttee informing them that IL would impossible FOR
the regiment TO parade. The following Is copy Of the
communication forwarded TO the President Of the COM
Nsw York, MAY rs, 1851.
UNION DEFENCE COMMITTEE, SIMEON DRAPER CHARsAs:-- 4
SR-in accordance with Instructions received from yoE
last evening published cal IN ths papers for the 50
cond regiment Fire Z0uavee TO assemble ut the place
Inspection designated by you On assembling the cap
aIs Of the companies Of the regiment this morning. to
their for Dspec'ion, received teegraphO
des patch from Washington which requires immediate
attention. and rasnucn os four of the engnsers and some
twenty OF foremen OF fire npanes holding positions
in the regiment are obgea to ac ia concert with me 10
making arraDRems nts TO the body of oonel Es
worth ut early hour to morrow morn and The fu
also taking place to morrow compss us to ask you
kind favor postpone the inspection of this regimer
day. and bold ourselves readiness for ipspecc
at your earliest request Your Sbedisnt servant,
JOHN DECKER, Acting Colonel
The regiment, II has been dec,aed by the Union Com
ittee sha be furnished wi every thing that neces
syy 20 pn0s them M good quastess until their
or tho seat Of war. Owing 70 some little m,sunders
pg the Union Committee were prompt in
otbe Jf the regiment ~ ass happy TO state
he gentlemen have been fully sassed that this regi t
should be placed In proper condition, and equipped
ON possible. tn following the names Of thu
sptans Of the several companies and recruiting sta,
TONS
Company Captain. Recruiting 0ations
A.. :. Michael w Burns. =. 12S West Broadway.
B :. John j Glass House OF Eng ne Co No IS,
c.. John Andrews. " use OF b L Co. No 10.
D.. Daniel Crowley. .... leo Cedar street.
f.. John Fisk. HoIre # Hose Co. No. 90
F.. Emanuel Silva. House Of Eogne Co No 81.
Co. Feepey ........ House OF Hose Co. No so.
H.. And. ~ Underhill. Fire ren's Ha w. D. B'kgn.
L.. Chas b. Elliott. 49,. Chi EGG q Office E D., Bkyn.
u u n u.h. House Of a. l. L. CO. No. 6,
No. q" ~ i'"sns"ay Firemens Hall
Arecruiting station has also been opened at \ Chr
ham street. Arrangements have been made by the me-
bers Of the Fire Department 10 have q mnst imposi
turnout to-day in honor Of the lamented Colonel 1swor
Chief Engineer Decker was occupied all yesterday
The following dispatches from Washington were received
by Mr.. Decker
WASHINGTON, May N-11 P NJ.
To CHIEF ENGINEER JOIN DECKER
Ibave telegrapbe1 Wickbam TO send special train !.
meet the remains of Colonel Ellsworth at Philadelphia to
morrow night at twelve o'clock. Lieutenant Stryke'
commands the escort, and accompany him. Do nc
fail A. o. A.
WASHINGTON, May 25-S A. NJ
JoHS DECKER, CHEr ENGINEER FIRE DEPAsrsESr:-
We leave this afternoon arriving in New York to mos
row morning. Please make your arrangements for u
assembling Of the Fire Department and funeral proce
sion in the afternoon. Also have small delegation
meet us at the landing In New York. -
A. T. oCRER sHAU5ES. /
special train was accordingly for ~arded accomps.I
MED by several members Of the Fire Department.