Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-05-30
The Late Colonel Ellsworth.

Colonel Ellsworth, whose death at AL
exandra, yesterday, has caused gener-
al regret, was native of New York,
having been born in Saratoga county.
in the year 1887. He was consequent
ly but twenty-tbree years of age at the
time of bis death. He lived sometime
in New York, and in his early youth
manifested strong military inclinations,
He was for some time student at West
Point. Some eight years since he re-
moved to Chicago, arriving there penni-
less, and without profession or certain
means of support. But, by his indus
try. perseverance, and energy, he soon
achieved an honorable position in that
city. The exciting exploits of the French
Zouaves at Sebastopol led him to inves-
tgate this description of drill. Coming
to the decision that the Zouave tactics
we're the most efficient yet studied, he
set to work to organize q company of
this character in Chicago. by the title
Of The Chicago Zouaves Forty or
fifty men joined the company, and he
devoted himself assiduously to drilling
them to the highest perfection in every
branch Of tactics After the practice OF
about year, q tour to the East was pro-
posed. They arrived in New York on
the 4th of July. after triumphant pro-
gress through the western States. The
novelty of their drill, their fantastic dress,
the precision of their evolutions, attract
ID general attention, not only from mil
!tary men, but from the general public;
and Colonel Ellsworth became known
all over the country az the originator OF
the Zouayc drill in the United States
New Zouave companies began to be Or
ganizcd ut most of tho large cities.
Col. Ellsworth at one tiue studied
law with Mr.. Lincoln, and after Mr. LIS
election to tho Presidency, it was gen
eralIv understood that Col. Ellsworth
would be attached to his person. Col.
Ellsworth accompanied the President to
Washington, and was one of tho most ac-
tive and attentive members of the party.
1t was expected that he would be placed
in some important position in the War
Department. but it is not probable that
such position would have been in ac-
cordance with his desire. Immediately
upon the outbreak of the war he sought
active service, and came forward to New
York and commenced the organization
of a Zouave Regiment from members OF
the Fire Department. The freedom and
dash of the Zouave drill exactly suited
the spirit Of the ficmen, and in an in
credibly short time n full regiment had
been formed, and WAS on its way to
Washing ton. The regiment has elected
universal admiration.
Colonel Ellsworth was exceedingly be-
loved wherever he was intimately known.
The impression was obtained by stran-
gers that there was degree of atiecia-
ton in his department. but those that
knew him best were his warmest and
most devoted friends. AT Chicago and
Rockford he was universal favorite
1t may not be amiss to mention at this
time that Col, Ellsworth has been ell
gagged for the last two years to Miss Car
RE SpafIord, young lady of seventeen.
the daughter of Charles + Spatford, a
respectful resident OF Rockford, Illinois.
Miss Spatord was recently student
in the Carroll Institute. Brooklyn The
marriage would probably have taken place
ere this, but for the breaking out of the
war.