Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-08
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The following account of the doings of the
famous Fire Zouaves in New York tells lis own
tale. We suspect It is no bad sample Of the mn
tnous and insubordinatc spirit that pcryadcs 3
large portion Of the Yankee army.
The New York Tribane has the following ac-
count Of a discrderly demonstration made by !he
First regiment Of Fire Zouaves of that city:
The encampment Of the Zouayes on the bat
terry was yesterday the scene Of unusual excite
ment and disorder. Under the order Of Colonel
Lozier, issued upon the orders Of the command
erin-chicf the men were directed 10 appear Yes
.erday morning, tbe 19th nit, in uniform, for the
purpose of being transported Ia Fortress Monroe.
Inc order Of the colonel stated that those mem
berS who are afraid 70 meet the enemy again.
and consequently do not appear at the time
specified, will be treated as d~escrters, and their
names be published in the city papers, IN order
that in future they may be known in their true
character by the people Of New York.
Upward Of five hundred men responded TO the
order, so far Us appearing upon the ground was
concerned, but it was evident from their actions
that the majority had no intention OF leaving the
city. With one or two exceptions, they have
utterly discarded their uniform, aad had neitheir
arms nor equipments. 4 fw officers were
present in uniform. A meeting was held, ar
which it was determined by the majority that
they would not 60 for thc present, but 50 Large
number expressed their willingness 20 GO 81 an
early day, If they were first paid Oft
About II o'clock the men were formed in
companies and the rolls called. Aftcrward each
company was addressed by Col. Lozirr, in order
to ascertain how many Were willing to go with
the regiment in announcing the object, hn
said that the regiment would b., uniformed and
armed as SOON Us possible, perhaps in three days;
and aE.gfil 10 v1af.A v-ha1, 4l, F,lls .-r..1..r,.
which would b. within o week. To the first
proposition bui few responded; to he second a
large number, but not a rr-at proportion OF be
regiment.
Tho colonel then continued, telling them that
u was of no consequence in a military point of
view whether they were willing to 90 or not; that
il they refused to accompany the regiment when
il should proceed, or left il previously, they ehonld
be treated as d~gsortcTs, If be could procure such
= punishment Tor them.
Upon breaking ranks, tha scene became one
Of great confusion Tn small number of men
who had a9r,nd 70 20 were taken severely 70
task. and the only sentiment WAS "sJaEd fast.
NumbeTless Gisurderly pranks were played by the
ZouavoS upon those who approached tho camp,
and several persons were brought within IN
lines and tossed in a blanket. Among the per
sons thus outraged was q reporter. Besides
being tossed in the air, h. was attacked by sew
er1l c"WaTQtJ fellows and severely injured. In |
consequence Of some Of the men accusing each
other Of cowardice at III" Bull Run hattie, a des- !
pcrate fight resulted, which was quelled by Cant. |
Silycy, Of the First ward police, with a large
force of his men. Several Of he Zouaves had
their heads and faces badly cut. The police
deemed it useless to make any arrests.
At D o'clock Col. L0zicT commanded the men
to fall in, and ordered all those who desired to |
serve their county 10 follow him to Pier No. ]. |
North river, where q steamer was in waiting to !
convey them to Old Point Comfort via Amboy. |
About twenty-five followed the colonel, while tbe
remainder tainted them for having obeyed any
orders till they were paid.
The ZouQycs attempted an attack upon the
Elmira regiment, but desisted when the men
were ordered to charge upon them. The sentrirs
We're provided with ball cartridge, aud ordered
to shoot any person who forced the guard. The
attack WIS not renewed.