East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-05-30

Mcchancsville, IN Saratoga county, n.
Y, April %, 1887, and was, therefore,
at the time of his death only twcnty.three
years of age. In his early youth he
manifested strong military inclinationu.
He lived at home until twelve or thirteen
years of age, during which time he re-
ceived good common sci ool education.
He was always close and diligent stu.
dent On leaving home he went to Troy,
and was employed for a number Of years
as clerk in store in that city. But Che
narrow limits of tho counter were not
sufficient for the development Of las tai
cnts and ambition, and, leaving his bust
ness, he came to this city, where he re-
manned about two years. Some SIX
years since he removed to Chicago, ar
irving there penniess, and without a pro-
fession or certain means of support. but,
by his industry, perseverance, and en-
crgy, soon achieved an honorable position
in that city. The exciting exploits OF
the French Zouaves at Sevastopol led
him TO investigate this description 70
drill Coming to the decision that the
Zouave tactics were the most efficient
vet studied he set to work TO organise
COMPANY of this character in Chicago,
by the title Of "The Chicago Zouaves.'
Forty or fifty young men joined tho
company, and he devoted himsel ass'd-
uously to drilling them to the highest
perfection in every branch of tactics
After practice OF about year, tour
to the East was projected. They arrived
in this city on the 18th OF July, 1860
after triumphant progress through the
western States. The novelty Of their
fantastic dress, the precision Of their ev-
olutions, attracted universal attention,
not only from military men, but from the
general public. The exhibition at the
Academy of Music was an immense sue
cess, and Colonel Ellsworth became
known all over the country as the orig
inator Of the Zouave drill in the United
States. New Zouavo companies began
to be organized at most of the large cities.
Col. Ellsworth lately studied law with
! Mr.. Lincoln, and was admitted to the
bar last spring. After Mr.. Lincoln's cleo
ton to the Presidency, it was generally
understood that Colonel Ellsworth would
be attached to his person. He accom-
PANIED the Present to Washington, and
was one of the most active and attentive
members of the party. 1t was expected
that he would be placed in some impor
tant position in the War Department,
but it is not probable that such a position
would have been in accordance with his
desires. Immediately upon the outbreak
of the war he sought active service, and
came forward to New York and COM
mcnced the organization of Zouave
Regiment from members Of the Fire De-
parlment The freedom and dash of the
Zouave drill exactly suited the spirit OF
the fireman, and in an incredible short
time q full regiment had been formed,
and was on its way to Washington
The regiment has elected universal al.
mration.
His parents are still living at his ma.
tive place His only brother died a year
ago last spring. He ha no sister, At
the time Of his departure from the city
with his regiment his parents were stop
ing at the Astor House. AT his last in.
tcrview with them before he left, his
mother said
al hope God will take care of you,
Elmer
ale will take care ofmc, mother" he
replied. "He has led me in this work,
and lie will take care of mo-"
God has taken care of him, and the
elimination Of his lite could not have
been more glorious for himself or the
cause for which he died.
Col. Ellsworth was exceedingly be.
loved wherever he was intimately known.
The impression was sometimes obtained
by strengers that there was n degree of
affecttaon in his department, but those
that knew him best were his warmest
and most devoted friends. At Chicago
and Rockford he was universal favorite.
President Lincoln entertained for him q
high personal regard.
1t may not be amissto mention at this
time that Col. Ellsworth has been en-
gagged for the last two years to Miss
Carrie Spafford, young lady Of seven.
teen, the daughter of Charles +. Spafiord,
wealthy citizen of Rockford, Illinois,
Miss Spafford 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. -