The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-29

cars steamed away, probably bearing most oi the
secession forces. One company of horse, how
ever, numbering thirty five men, were captured,
With their horses, acceutrements, and tag, noun
ted. mounting. and preparing to mount.
Shernan's battery came up the street toward
them like a whirlwind, and they had no choice
but 20 surrender, alive or dead.
Col Wilcox, of the Michigan Re: imen', is nov
in command a. Alexandria. We hear that the
line of steam ferry-boats will soon resume their
trips between this city and Alexandria.
jackson, who shot Col. Ellsworth, is the same
man who headed the gang who attacked the Ke-
publican liberty pole at OccaQuon, Fairfax coun- |
", before the Presidential election. He cut
down the pole with his own hand
/ D,-patch the Associated PIess.
Washington. Nav "a.
| The Zouayes landed in good order in double
quick time each company forming in company
order on the street facing the river. Company
Z, Captain Leverich, first disembarked, and was
at once detailed to destroy the railroad track
leading TO Richmond, which service they prompt
" performed. After detailing Company +, Col
Ellsworth directed the adjutant to form the req
ment, and then, with his aid, Lieut.. Wisner, and
a file of men, started for the telegraph office to
cut the wires. Colonel Ellsworth proceeded IN
double quick time up The street. They had pro-
ceeded three blocks, when his attention was at
tracted by large secession flag flying from the
Marshall House. kept by j. W. jackson. Col.
Ellsworth entered the hotel, and meeting man
in the hall, he asked: "Who put up that flag =
The man answered; IL don't know; am
boarder here" Col. Ellsworth, Lieut.. Wisner,
the chaplain of the regiment, Mr.. House, vol
unteer aid, and three four privates, went up 10
the root, and Col Ellsworth cut down the flag
As Ellsworth and Francis f. BrOwnell, his aid,
descended from the attic, Jackson was met in the
hall with double barrel gun, which he eveled first
at BrOwnel, who struck up the gun With his
musket; then Jackson pulled both triggers, and
the contents lodged in the body OF Col. Ellis
worth. entered between the third and fifth ribs
Col. Ellsworth was a. the time rolling up the
flag He fell on the floor and expired instantly,
exclaimng: "My God"
BrownelI, quick as lightning, leveled bis mus
ket at Jackson and fired. The ball struck on
the bridge of the nose. and crushed through his
, skull killing him instantly. As he fell Brownell
followed his shot bv thrus, Of his bayonet,
which went through Jackson's body.
New York. May "a.
u The 7ribunes dispatch furnishes the following
particulars
"COl. f lswOrth shot he was descend
ing the stairs with the secession flag, which he
, bad torn down. by the man Jackson, keeper OF
the Marshall House, with double barreed gun
, He died almost instantly, dyeing the secession
i ig with his blood. He only said my God"
later dispatch saws, Z" Alexandra is taken,
= and will be held The First Michigan Regiment
entered town about G o'clock, an hour after the
= appearance of the Zouaves, and captured body
of cavsly, who at first demanded time 10 consd
" er, but were forced to Weld without delay"
. Mechancsvlle, n Y. May 2f.
The assassination Of Colonel Ellsworth has
caused in his native town the utmost sorrow and
Indignation. The father OF Col Ellsworth hap
!, pened to be in the telegraph office when the in
: telfgence Was received. All flags in town are al
halt mast The sympathy expressed for his pa
a rents ia universal. The Colonel was their onIy
living s1n.
e Washington, May "a.
"a At o'clock this morning. the Captain of the
Pawnee demanded the surrender of Alexandria
A Major in command of the Virginia troops re
a, fused The Captain then said the consequence:
III would be trouble To the village and all the inhab
itants, and prolonged the time to o'clock.
&c special dispatch to the Tribune SAYS: A."
company OF horsemen bn, bering 35 men wa
= captured at Alexandria. Sherman battery com
u Ing on them suddenly, they had no alternative
y The Mchiganders proceeded to tear up the rail
," eacing out of the city.
> General Scott and Secretary Seward were OIL
" Long Bridge, when the troops went over. Thu
~ was Nirsinias secession ratified.
|
e. tiarper's Ferry"
tn Al is quiet in Alexandria The New Yorl
III troops, three miles from Alexandria, were fire,
III into by aInbushed seccssonists. The latte
We're worstec, and two rebel captsins we're cap
81 turel
eel The Posts special dispatches says: 'The est
~ Regiment captured 800 rebels on Orange road
hs uear Alexandra"
The IGaas special dispatch SAYS: Three thou
IN sand troops are now on Arlington Heights with
~ battery there. Another protects the Long an
ne Chain bridges. One is at Alex andria.
"a " lt i - Il that Gen. Sanford will command tn
Advancing troops in Virginia There are alto
Is gethcr IL, 900 troops in the advancing army"
u Frankfort, KY, May "a.
= The Senate passed resolutions that Kentuck
y won't sever her connection with the Nationa
Government nor take up arms for either beger
ant party, but arm herself for the preservation
OF peace within her borders, and rendering he
a services as mediator to effect just and honor
H. able peace.
'b The House amended and passed the bill EN-
* towering thu Committee OF Investigation of YES
I" terday's charges TO sit thirty days.
~ The Legislature adjourned sine de
!" Pittsburgh, May a.
The news OF Col. EilswOrths death was receiv
s ed here with profound sorrow. All flags in To
pc city at half mast.
Detroit, May %.
~ The intelligence Of the assassination OF COlone
e Ellsworth was received in this city with the deep
O. est regret, and all flags were AT once placed a
In halt mast
a. Yew York, Nav "a
"a News of the death Of Col Ellsworth create
intense excitement here. The regret at his deaf
% is mingled with general feeling that he must b
n avenged
Washington, MAY "a.
Intense excitement was created here by tn
U, news of the assassination Of Col Ellsworth
~ Bells are telling, Grape is hung on the building
Ut and flags are a, half-mast
Ellsworth was shot in the back by one Jack
a. son, proprietor of hotel in Alexandria Jack
ne con was instantly killed by Francis D. Brownell
Is of Troy, member of Ellsworth's Zouaves-
The body is lying in state at the Navy Yard.
President Lincoln, who was warm persona
friend of Ellsworth il deeply affected by hi
as desth.
of The company made litter of musketa, ant
Il. placing the body of the Colonel on it. returned
&c to the boat, leaving a detachment to guard th,
hotel and make prisoners of all occupants
of Jecksons wife presently discovered the fatalit,
" and, approaching the body, uttered the mes
agonizing cries, and, although treated with th.
utmost consideration that could be offered in he
I'd misery, she remained for long time in the wild
nj est state of frenzy.
re Col. Ellsworth was the only person killed
c. Special Dispatch 20 the New York Times