Litchfield enquirer., 1861-05-30
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Sherman's and Ringold's batteries aceompa- nied the force that moved on Alexandria, reach ing 5000 to 1, 1000 men.
 At four 4. NJ. the captain of the "Pawnee" anchored off Alexandria, demanded it's surren der. The major in command refused, and the captain gave the rebels till o'clock to decide.
 At 4. M. Col. Erlsworth's Zouaves crossed and took position dn the dock.
 The steamer z < Mount Yernon7 on which they narrowly escaped sinking before landing at Alexandria. Injuries had been inflicted on her hull, probably by secession traitors at the navy yard.
 As tAe steamer approached, the rebel sentineis fired and fell back on the main body of about 300. As the Zouaves landed, the Michigan lss lst and shermau's battery advanced into Alex andria, toward tue depot. Before they reached it. the locomotive whistle saluted them, and the train moved off with the Virginia troops.
 One company of horse numbering 35 men, was captured. Shernan's battery came up the street toward them like whirlwind, and they had no choice but to surrender, dead or alive.
 The Michigan troops proceeded to tear up the rails leading from the city. Other attachments did the same work for the road at distant points.
 PARTICULARS OF Col. ELLswoTH's DEATH.- After the Zouave regiment had been formed in line at Alexandria, Col: Ellsworth, with his aid, L. Wisner and file of men, started to cut the telegraph wires They had proceeded only three blocks, when the attention of Col. Ellsworth was attracted by large secession nag hylng rom the Marshall House. Col, Ellsworth entered this hotel, and meeting a man in the hall, asked, {" Who put that flag up?" The man answered, 6 don't know-I am a boarder here" Colonel Ellsworth It. Wisner, the chaplain of the regi- ment, Mr. House, a volunteer aid, and four pri- yates went up to the roof. where Col Ellsworth cut down the flag The party were returning down stairs, preceded by private Brownell, and as they left the attic the man who had said, "l am q boarder," but who proved to be the land lord, James W Jackson, was met in the ball, carrying double barrelled gun, which he level led at Brownell. The latter struck up the gun with the musket, when Jackson pulled both trig- gers, lodging one charge between the third and fifth ribs of Col. Ellsworth, and shattering the fourth rib slugs entered the left auricle of his heart, destroying the integuments. The other charge of the gun entered the wainscoating near him. Col Ellsworth fell on his face, only e1 claiming "My God!'' and blood gushed from his woaRd with such profusion as to drench the entire passage 4 few seconds afterwards he uttered low moan, but his eyes were instantly fixed and he soon ceased to live. lie was laid on bed in room near at hand, with the rebel flag, stained with his blood and now a trophy of his glory, wrappedrabo, his feet .,
 Immediately after the fall of the leader, Brow nell, with the quickness of lightning, lsvclled his musket at Jackson and fired. The ball struck him on the bridge of the nose, passed through his skull, and killed him instantly. As he fell, Brownell thrust him through with his sabre bayonet.
 Ellsworth's companies held guard some ten minutes, until reinforced. The house wss in the utmost confusion; lodgers darted from their rooms, but were held in control by the four Fire Zouavcs who at ence established and maintain ed order. The Zcuaves might have been ;:n- med ill by the number of persons in the house,
 which was considerable; but their trepitation was too great fer any organization, and nothing of the sort WAS attempted
 4 company made litter of their muskets, and rlacing the corpse of their lamen;ed commander
 on it, returned to tlie beat, leaving del etachmen to guard the hotel and make prisoners of all it's
 occupants The body of Co, EllsTsEth Eas left
 ak shs v&qfangtSgp Hg sehE to Meohancsvle N for interment, where his family resides. terrible spirit of revenge pervades the Zou- 1 ayes, and tEey threaten to lay the whole city of Alexandria in ashes as soon the women and l children can be got out. On Friday night they 1 cut Jackson,s bodysliterally into mince meat. President Lincoln visited the navy yard to see the remains of his devoted friend, Col. Els worth.
 Col Eiisworth's corpse was taken to the White House, and thence conveyed by railroad to New York. His age was 24 years.
 OEsEouIEs OF Col. ELLswoRTH-Col. Els
 wcrth's remains arrived early on Sunday morn
 ing at New York They were received by de- putation of the Union defense fund committed
 and two members from each company of the fire department; then were escorted to the Astor House, and placed in charge of the family of the deceased Private funeral services occurred there Sunday forenoon, after which the body lay in state for two hours in the governor's room at the City Hallz
 The procession which escorted tho remains to tha steamer :.sFrancis Skiddy," on which they left for Mechaniesyille, was large and impressive The llth, b6th, and 1st and Sd regiments-the two latter of aismounted cavalry--formed the escort, while the fremen turned out in great numbers. The streets through which the funer- al procession marched was lined with people, who by uncovered heads and other demonstra- tions of respect paid heartfelt tribute to the deceased. In the midst of the procession was the banner of the New York fire department, oH'o o"oeo Ill hloui uihS. riaSs aA over the clty hung at haf-mast, and many were draped in black. The Astor House was draped in mourn ing.
 At meeting in Washington, Saturday even ing, of non-resdents, steps were taken to raise general subscription throughout the country, for the benefit of Col Ellsworth's family; the amount to be paid by any one person to be limit ed to $1.
 Nearly all the flags at Louisville, Ky, and lief fersonville, Ind, were at half-mast in conse- quence of Col Elsworths death.
 Cor. ELLswoRTH's HApITs.-It is remarka- ble fact that Col Ellsworth, leading as he did such Ii of excitement, fatigue and care, nev- CT made use of intoxicating liquors in the small- est degree, and never smoked a cigar! Though so young, by bis intelligence, promptness, alert ness and executive power, he acquired unlimited and authority over his men, many of whom were of the toughest character and little accustomed to discipline or restraint Though necessarily stern in his official capacity, he is said by all who knew him to have been peculiarly of a warm and affection ate character. He was ex- tremely popular and greatly loved among all who knew him. In statue he was short, about five feet six or seven, the height of the elder Napo- leon, but firmly and powerfully built, with a quick, prompt step, manly bearing, bright back eyes, decided mouth, and long chestnut hair, worn combed behind the ears He was every inch soldier and gentleman.
 ELLswoRTH's LAST LETTER.-The following |