, 1861-05-29

rulns Let the people answer. A CITIZEN.
COL. ELLSW0RTH's DEATH.
Ac11oN OF ILLINo1sANs IN WASH
lNGT0N.
Letter from E. c. 1arned,
NEW YoRR, Sunday, May eB.
Editors Chicago Tribune:
Iwrote you few days since from Washing
ton, giving the particulars of the death Of the
gallant Ellsworth. On Saturday there was
meeting Of citizens Of Illinois, then In Wash-
irgton, at Wizards Hotel, for the purpose Of
making proper arrangements to attend the
funeral Hon. Julian s. Rumsey was appoint
ed Chnirman, aud E. G. l1rned Secretary.
The proceedings we're ordered to be published
in your paper and the Washington Star, and
have doubtless been sent you. If not, they
should be obtained at once It Eus voted that
a banner should be presented to the Zousye
Regiment, by citizens Of Illinois, in which
should be interviewer some Of Col Ellsworth's
hair, with IN appropriate motto. The idea is
o beautiful one, and it is most fitting that such
a banner should come from the city Of his
adoption, and from which he went forth to
win his first laurels. A subscription was
started for the purpose at the hotel, and
considerable amount raised, which will be in
creased to any sum desired BY the contribu-
tons Of our citizens. Let it be banner
worthy OF the man, Of the State, and Of
the Regiment that will bear it. Let it tell Of
the love Of Illinois for her noble and bfage
son, who has offered up bis young life so glo-
riously on the altar Of his country. He fell,
but he bore down with him the foul flag Of
treason. It Is significant Of what the end
shall be. Hehad tom from its staff the banner
which for weeks had been insulting the heart
of patriots, lifting up its tnsolent folds in
sight Of the Capitol It Is stained with bis
blood; It will be preserved forever as q me-
uo1fal Of him Who, in the fresh morning Of
his years, poured out his hearts blood to
make that flag go down before the Stars and
Stripes.
At tho meeting before referred to, a Com
mittee Of three was appointed, in behalf Of
Illinois, to attend the remains Of Col ELS.
worth to their last resting place. The Con-
mittee consisted Of 8. F. Gale, E. G. Larued
and L. B. Boomer, and an order was issued
BY the President to that effect.
a special train brought Us through from
Philadelphia. We arrived here about FIVE
o'clock this morning. On the war Was
shown medal which Ellsworth wore on his
breast, and which was stained with his dying
blood. Themotto upon it Is, "Aoano5is soIuns
sd mo pdtria. Not for ourselves alone but for
our countzy.') This sentiment was the princi-
ple of his life. We took with us the Secession
| lag which Ellsworth had tom down and WIS
| bearing away in his arms. It is largo flag,
and Is coplonsly statned With the death blood
| blood Of The young hero. It was doubtless
| his death. II his motion had not been Gu
numbered By bearing it In his arms, he would
have been too Quick for the rillain who shot
| him.
Ihaye Just returned from the private funer.
al services at the hotel They were deeply
like children, and strong men sob out aloud
In the intensity Of their feelings. The clergy.
man read the last letter written by Ellsworth.
1t was to his parents; and 1t Was written but
a few hours before his death. It will be
published, and you will have seen It in full be.
lore t1is reaches you. "H should never re
*'tusn, it will be Ill right. Ishall feel that
sided on the path Of duty, and that my death
"would be made to serve my couutry's cause
"by Him, without whose knowledge not 8
"epar1ow falleth to the ground" It was q
noble sentiment, and gives IN insight into
only twerty. three years Of ege. Truly, he has
nnde his short LIE radiant with gloty, and
never did he utter trner words than these last
which lave alluded to. His death will per
haps serve his country eTen more than hlf
life. The hand Of Providence Was in it. Nc
man was 60 widely known and universally cs
tecmed, and no death would stir the heart o.
the Moth to such depths Of emotion Vir
ginia msy well weep; his fall will be terribly
avenged upon her soil
The father and mother Of Ellsworth ars
here, and were present OF the funeral services
A most touching allusion was made to them
in the services. The body WAS laid upon {
fable with q canopy made Of the Stars anC
Stripes, which he loved, over It, and BY the
side OF the coffin lny the traitors flag, stained
Wreaths Of flowers were streWn around. Ht
was dressed in his military uniform. His fact
was much chapgcd-by the great loss Of bloot
! snd the mode Of death-and bore look o
. suffering which was wholly unnatural to him
could not realize that 1t was the same fac
radiant with hope, and high and animated
in expression --.
The body has been taken to tho City Ha1
!, to be laid In state, thst the thronging thou
sands Of the city may have IN opportunity Il
take one last look upon his face, before It |
taken to It's final earthly home. Pence to hi
ashes, md may God raise up more such me,
!; TO live and die for our counf1yl
: At the services at the house, Gov. Morgan
+ and Thurlow Weed, were present. Brow
nell, the young Zoaayc rho ahot Jackson
; Of universal interest. He Ii young fellow
= not over nineteen or twenty years OF age
: : He caz1des with him the flag captured by ELL
= wcEth- =
a a taken V11gInia 1s entered The stars an
: stripes wave agala In Alexandria, aud over A.
! 1ington heights. This ia q most impo,tau
r movement and looks to the cutting of the COZ
i munications Of the rebel forces # Rishmon
u thirty Days, great events viii hare transpirei
10 Thank God for the privilege Of being permi
Il ted to live In such times 8s these, to WitneE
this majestic uprising Of the gfat America
spectacle. feel assured that God has
w great destiny in the future Of this people.
ds only b. great trials and sacrifices that n,
lions are prepared for great work Our 4
T. thers' chaIacte1s were formed amid the tryin
r, scenes oIthe Revolution, and their souls Wer
~ regcnerated, and eunobled to higher life b
u the baptism Of blood. And We too are to I
ss lifted outsof this miIe Of corruption-this 4
" bestng mammon worahip into which we ha1
:, sunk through the same fiery orde.l Of suffal
~ ing, danger and death it Is the way, and th
'e only way, By which nations are saved II
= history Of our race proves It It is not adve
slty, but prosperity, which destroys natio1
In No people can stand for q long time the indl
- ences Of continued prosperity. They Invuril
- bly, sink into corruption and decline.
n The influence Of noble cause, like that Il
T. which we are conte1ding-the cause c
n constitutional liberty, Of humanity and rel
= gion-Hhen whole people become inspire
o With enthusiastic ardor for It's support, and &
n forth to struggle and die for ito give up q
" that makes llfe sweet and lie Itself in It's b
ha1f-fs inca1cu1able.
'e God be thanked, We have country and
T. Government Let not this majestic '1ow {
r. the great national heart b. permitted to hay
!, any ebb. Let the Thousands who a1e offerin
% their services to fight for the country ba AZ
cepted It once; while the divine inspiratIo
It is moving 20 reetst1esaly ever mems heart
q Days OF reaction, Of reverse, of depresaio1
. may come: al great movements are guh5e<
+ to Guch periods Of reaction and apathy. No
.e il the time to secure all the man that a1e ueei
i, I'd for tbs whole campaign Let there be n
= repulse to this spirit Of patriotic devodo1
ia agrtat misfortuhe to hare men who hay
l. come forth 10 enthusiastically 1t the call I
10 the country, sent home, denied \ plAce In th'