Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-06-07
COLONEL ELLSWORTH.


The flags of this citT we're al at half mast yes
erday, their bright consultations and broad stripes
drapped In token Of respect and fgourniag for the
gallant Col. Ellsworth. All over the loyal states,
wherever the stars and stripes are still regarded as
the emblem Of our might and the assurance OF our
protection, the same sal testimony of respect was
rendered. hundred thousand starry III rgs in
mourning for a single hero TBeatT-six millions
Of b0Sons pierced ny the same shot which carried
death TO the heart Of Ellsworth His martyr blood
viii haunt the foes vito applauied his assassination
to their grave. The revenge Of his life will be the
deseiation of cities, whe whole catacembs of
traitors cannot repay the loyal people of this nl-
ton for the murder of Col. FL sSorth
Col. Ellsworth vas corn in Saratoga county, y !.
York. in the year 1897 and was therefore in his
twentv-foIrth year when be fell. He was ST.. leat
at v est Point Academy, AMI after leaving that
institution he removed TO Chicago, where, eight
years ago, he arrived almost frieBiiess and penui
less. His innate uie egrity. vita tbs force and en-
elgy OF his character, soon won him hosts Of
friends, until lie gradually rose 10 respect ana
position. The exciting exploits OF tha French
Touaves at Sehast0pol led him 20 investigate this
description Of dr Coming to the decision tn It
tae Zpgase tactics were the most eli lent vet
studied he set TO WORK to orslaize a company Of
this character IN Chicago. Us the title of The
Chicago ZoGaves' After a practice Of about A
year, tour to he East was proposed The nov
ely oi their drll. their fantastic dress precision
of their evuluti0HS, attFIcteA genera, attention
lct only from military men. but from the general
pasis and Colonel Ellsworth became known an
over the country rs the originator of the Zouave
crisi in the United States.
Gel Ellsworth al time studied law with Mr.
Lincoln, and after Mr.. LincoIu's election to the
Presidency. it generally understood that Col
Ellsworth would be attached 10 his person Ii was
expected that be would be placed ia some inpor-
tart position in the War Department bat II Is not
probable that such position would have been IN
accordance with his desirs Immediately nnon
the outbreak Of the wIr he souaht active service
and came forward TO New York and commenced
the organi atinn II a zonave Regiment from manl-
b-rs OF the Fire Department. The freedom and
dash OF tse Zpuaye drll exactly suited the spirit
OF the fFeu4en, aud in Incredibly short time
full regiment formed.
Colonel Ellsworth was exceedingly beloved
wherever he was Intimately known. The impression
was sometimes oitained by strangers that there
decree of gtf-ctation in hs dep8rfulant but
those that knew tim best werv his vsrmess aud
most devoted trends
The moSt melancholy reflection eann,cte with
;hS sad and horrible usarder, aside from the loss
which the country and the service have suffered in
Co. Ellsworth, u The iulpenstrahl' gfigf IN which
Il has euShr0Gdtd the heart If one who had e,-
sisFjned the living hero in glory known only to
yorng hearts love, AMI 10 whom he WAS afianeei
for the last three years. The iaiy is spoken OF
as highy accomplished The daughter oi Cbafl E
Spazord Of Rockford, limos. OF course The
sSmpatiits Of the world would only be 50 many
latrnsons could they reach the Of the stricken
lady, IN the bereavement of her young love. aus
ytt the counuy -vill follow hel with its condolenc.
If only in the silent suarriHgs 0. its sympIthies
and respect.
We cav off-r no more elegmt tribute to the
10 mory Of Ellsworth, than by gaotns the i"l-
ipwITg hnes from the pen OF 1hn W. Forncy,
which originaIiy appeared in the Washington Sga-
day Morning Caroalc.e
10 yonRg, so brave 81 early called,
Ne mourn bovc hs laar Hi ier-
Iiis name on every heart enrolled,
To friends, and home, and eountry dear.
Struck fy tse trator's reckless hand
Falling without a chance tn raise
Ills siaewy arm with flashing brand
Ans IN Jhe morning of his days,
Entering upon the eternll land.
lie goes bis waiting God to meet,
v ithout sin. without a fesr,
AID he walks be eoidrn street,
oi yon lair fi-T aud wonderous sphere
he angels au their hirps viii bring,
And hymn their hoy welcoming
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