The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-25
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.ssy novsnens, thas induced him 70 r. 20 command q
he ooursdss and take them his Aen After visit
% srtoc, Col Ellsworth and ha oommazd ~
turree 70 this city, and wire escorted hence
hin IN he p-y,ence Of Governor Banks, Jen.
lsSis adj ColoUl Bardee. Al Boston, Philadelphia,
aEs the other Cities visited, Colonel Ellsworth
md his comy and received with marked favor. In
Iced, there Is not ar instance in military history
shere m tary company SO Hospitality received
'oio,e ~ iswor,hs win down TO posterty as the
ounder in this country OF the popular 2ouave drill AT
his tD there are several thousand Zouave organizations
N ,cc.ion and the West, all dating their orgsnizar
non since the tour of the Chicagoians-
his home the young Colonel, Of course,
ch fled by his fellow citizens. Among other persons
; be paid him marked attention was Mr.. Lincoln,
ep merely candidate for the Presidency After the
s<S.on Mr. Lincoln sgnhed his intention Of attaching
tOionel Ellsworth his person; and when In February
ne sa ay as ~ USe Of The Be wsa
Of the most usefu Of the party and greatly facita
led the trip Of the President elect Colonel Eusworths
soeons shments and military ability were urged upon
President Lincoln warantlng his appointment to .
hghrosition in the War Department, and his name was
DtptsoSed In connection with the Chief Cerkship in
sQAeaiy appointed him TO Second Leuteuantcy in the
se1rSvr srny Az tne arst commencement OF the DIM
sGlas between the rebels and the federal government,
Gel Ellsworth sought and obtained permission 70 recruit
rcg4uent for active service He came to this city, and
the organization of Xouave regiment from
she oembere Of the Fire Department He sought his
sa this class Of citizens, not from any disparage
acsa stoned M 'A' to ' rough life and exposed to
bar, ships were best calculated for hard Eight
hs an active soldiers life. In incredibly short time
eve thousand noble fellows recruited who flock
co. around the young Colonel fully confident he would lead
the regiment they the recipients OF two sets Of
g from the Fire Department and the other from
ark before assembage. In reply TO one Of
ne presentation addresses Colonel Ellsworth said
Mr. President ami gentlemen OF the Committee OF the
FIRE Deparment-I do not know that any Of the hard
duty had to perform within the last ten days could COM
% me TASK now me- he
the fremen composing the regiment upon an occasion
Ahe this As far the duty to come is concerned am
with thera-one In feeling and continent. But cannot,
pleasure they must feel in receiving beautiful stand
to them leaving here as they are about 70 do 70
attempt and unried duty, to receive this token Of
their every regarded and pride that the depart
nent viii take In whatever they may achieve. IL any
npon their duty il would be the fact that the best feel
ngs not only OF the Fire Department but or the citzens
OF New York at large with them. know this and
believe that although my acquaintance with them u
but brief, ! fully understand their feelings. And
when say for myself say for all Of them, that
long any Of us iive-so long single arm
spends to the prompngs Of the neaths flag win not
be dsgraced by any OF the New York Fire Zouaves
We shai that flag into battle. We 60 TO the field
without discipline, 10 Is true, without drill, but making
up for all deficiencies by the OF the desire
all feel TO do duty TO Justify the high opinion enter
tanned OF by the Fire Department. and TO uey the
ddence you have reposed in ON behalf Of the
ginent viii say that, should back, will
BRING back these coors pure and unsuied they
To this pledge our lives am speech
maker at the best, but now am almost out and
unable TO express my thanks az ought. Accept the
thanks Of the regiment for your gift
Col Ellsworth then took the coors and handed them TO
the Sergeant oi the Guard Of Honor in front Of whom
they were placed.
II was his last speech.
TIE events OF the past few weeks, connected with
the history OF he regiment too fresh 10 need rece
pit1la,ion.
Colonel Flsworths personal qualities, his dignied yet
winning address and courteous manners and his wonder
9any warm personal friends Those who have been
neareat 70 him appreciate and love him best. BY
me impression sometimes obtained that there
degree Of aec,aton ia his manner but IL merely
he result OF q self military training, which was misin.
terpreted.
may not be amss TO mention AZ this time that Colonel
worh has been engaged for the last two TO Miss
Carrie spsiord young lady OF seventeen, the daughter
a Charles r. spaord responsible resident OF Rockford,
Bhnois. Miss SpaHord recently student In the
Carroll Institute Brooklyn The marriage would probably
have place This but for the breaking out OF the
war Col7rel twenty seven years or age.
Thus has departed another noble spirit, and martyr in
the defence liberty and law The name OF Ellsworth
will 40 down 10 postsrity enshrined with the halo Of
sxtion's gratitude for the noble sacrifice.