The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-19
THE ANDERSON ZOUAyEs.

TILE ANUEkSON LOUAtES.
REVaEw AND INSPECTION BY THE UNION DEFENCE
CoMMIrTEE-A WEDDING IN CAMP.
The Anderson zouavee Colonel Riker, encamped at
Newark Bay Hotel Saltersvie, n j. pretty little vii
age situated about seven miles back Of Jersey City
Inspected yesterday afternoon by representation from
the Union Defence Committee. The regiment numbers
about $50 men, ana a more desirable place for
their quarters could hardly have been selected It
rural locality removes the from the temptations
Of the city and In consequence that confusion riot
conduct inevitable in camp adjacent to New York
entirely wanting. The spot a!eo mauy
brous qualities as the rudy countenances and sturdy
frames Of the soldiers will testify The advantages for
recreation and exercise are also innumerable
ana IN the leisure time between meals and
drill the men betake themselves to the
to play at The advance guard OF the regiment
Is company Of French Zouaves, who in their leisure
woods REBOUND with their light Fsench songs This
company numbers among its members several Zouaves
who have already active service the hard fought
commanded by Captain Charles c. La Fata Italian
oier Of distinction The First Lieutenant Charles Daer,
end the second B. Beot, both Of whom belonged the
Zouaves Of France. Sergeant Eugene Lploup
breast medal from Napoleon, for efficient rervice in the
CriDea.
TIE inspection yesterday had been locked forward to
with much anxiety and che men, although ununiformed,
presented very creditabe appearance. About half
past 'hree O'Clock the different companies mustered
at their respective quarters, and deflIng through
the woods in a very picturesque manner rendez.
vcpsed the road leading to the camp
Regmepta line was then formed In close order after
which the ranks were opened and the drawn up In
single file either side Of the road In which position
they were inspected by the Committee, who drove
through IN Carriages They expressed themselves very
veil satisfied with the strength aud appearance Of the
regiment and il is Understood that the men will be mug
tered into the United States service to day morrow
lbe committee then preceded to the hotel where they
we're ihv ec to be present at episode, little Of
the usual routine Of camp life z-the snuptals of
scIdier. The ball room, in which the ceremony took
place, was handsomely and tasefuiy decorated with
touquets flowers, wresthes and the Anne c0lors
The happy man was Captain I. Docks:ader, Of Com
psny G, and the lazy Miss Mary Policy The Rev. Mr..
c. D Murray. Of the Marke. street Dutch Reformed
church who is Chaplain to the regiment, performed the
ceremony in the presence OF the staff ami officers, and
nun Der Of lady and gentlemen guests
When the congratulations to the married couple
over the company a50aneo to the parors OF the hoet
where bounteoue ar substantial dinner had been pro-
yded. The meal parcOk Of most social ant happy
char acer and towards lis ccse the health Of bride
and Bridegroom were frequently toasted. fhe parity
brake mp a'e In the afternoon and the Captain aid his
hi g. eeted with many enthusiastic cheer from
The Ioer hen they made their appearance the camp
grounCs.
Among the incidents of the day Was trial Of Bueis
Army Washing Machine. the efficiency Of which was
,ested ia tbeesence OF the officers the staff and elicit
their appreciation. We annex list of the field and
staff officers
Cocpel, J. Lafayette RiIer
Lieutenant Colonel rsdale.
Major, Oicar V. Dayton.
Adjuan., Maclean
Quartermaster, }. j. Yates.
Assistant Quartermaster, J. A. stevens.