Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-07

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Military Arrivals and Scenes in the
City.
FRIDAY. May 3. 1861.
COLONEL ELLSWORTHS FIREMEN
ZOUAvES.
The Fire Zouaves Of New York arrived
here last mig hit numbering LOO men, rank
and file. They arrived about SIP p. m. per
rail. via Annapolis and Perryville. Their
reception here on the part OF the citizens
and military was most enthusiastic Every
body who could do so had assembled at the
railroad depot hours before in expectation
OF the arrival of the long looked for Goth
Regiment Colonel Corcoran's). about which
so much has been said and written; and
the crowd had multiplied and increased I'M
til detachments lined the railroad track
out as far as the boundary street of the
city. At the first whistle announcing the
arrival Of the train, the immense concourse
of people Strengthened themselves In hur-
raining trim in readiness for the 69th. but
as the train rounded the turn in the road.
and came in sight, and the red caps OF the
Zouaves were SEEN the crowd changed
their enthusiasm for the Goth into roar
of welcome to the Fire Zouaves. the cheers
commencing at the point where the tram
first became visible. and extending all the
way to the depot, where they became ter
rifically loud. As the drum corps dfsem-
barked from the train and commenced 10
advance to the street the dense crowd OF
spectators was with difficulty forced open
to give space for the regiment to form. so
eager was the curiosity to see the new
corners.
Their uniform consists of gray jackets,
trimmed with blue and red cord, gray
pants and red shirts. red caps with blue
band, and regulation overcoat. They are
all armed with Sharps breech-loading
knives which can be attached to the muz-
zles of their rifles to answer the purpose
of bayonets. Their knapsacks were made
Of rubber CLOTH and in case of rain they
can be used so as to protect the entire body
from the wet. A blanket, tin plate. knife,
fork and various other articles can be car
ried in each knapsack without any incon-
venience. A fatigue cap of gray felt, and
a tin cup strapped on the outside of the
knapsack, and stout pair of Shoes COM
pletes the outfit.
The following is list of the officers of the
regiment: E. Elmer Ellsworth. colonel;
Noah l.. Farnham, lieutenant colonel; J. A.
creiger: major: i.
THE B'HOYS ABOUT TOWN.
From the railroad depot the Zouayes
marched Cp Pennsylvania avenue to ba
viewed by the President and on the way
was greeted with some big demonstrations
of applause. AS they passed the north
portico of the White House Mr. Lincoln,
ACCOMPANIED by the Secretary OF State.
Marshal Lamon and a few others. stepped
out upon the gravel carriage way to get
nearer view of the brave firemen. The
presidential party expressed the greatest
interest in the regiment, and many were
the complimentary expressions interchang-
ed as company after company of these
splendidly developed men swept by with
elastic steps.
The President was evidently not a little
amused by the hardy vim with which the
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as. for instance. the lieutenants Of each
pla toon. in passing, would call out with
sharp emphasis. Three cheers for Abra-
ham Lincoln! 1. 2! 3! 4! 5! 6! Z! Zouaves!
Hurrahs!" and supplementary "ixins'
were shot off like discharge of musketry
from each platoon, 1t was certainly one Of
the most animated scenes imagnabIe
WHAT THE B'HoYs SAY.
The first inquiry made by the firemen on
landing from the cars was, with grave
faced earnestness. Can you tell where
Jeff Davis is? We're lookin' for him."
Yes" said another we're bound to hang
his SCALP in the White House before we go
back Another one. whose massive UNDER
jaw and breadth Of neck indicated him
some in plug muss," remarked that they
had expected to have a ride by the way of
Baltimore.
Camp Guards.
FRIDAY, May 3. 1861.
The camping ground Of the New York
18th Regiment in the government square
fronting K street on the north and between
18th and 14th streets west is being rapidly
arranged for occupation by them Squads Of
the men have been working the past two
days at erecting shanties for the soldiers
There are to be sixty buildings. each of
| capacity to contain sixteen men. and the
regiment will be divided into sixty messes
of sixtee1 each. The camping ground with
not be raedy for occupation for several
days; probably week.
FRIDAY, May 3, 1861.
The 7th Regiment went into camp yes
terdayH afternoon on the grounds Of William
I. Stone, esq.,, adjoining Columbian College
They pitched their tents in rows of fifteen
each to the number of $50 In ALL Each
tent is capable of holding eight or ten men,
The encampment will continue several
weeks there, during which time the reeuIa r
camp life will be maintained. The site Sc
lected for their encampment Is one of the
most pleasant ones in the vicinity Of the
city and the 7th will doubtless enjoy them
selves hugely there.
WEDNESDAY, May 8. 1861.
The New Jersey brigade made its first
parade here yesterday afternoon, under
General Runyon, and turned out to the full
number of $500 men, making a most i'm
posing appearance and attra citing thousands
of spectators. They paraded through Penn
sylvania avenue to the Presidents house.
wnere they marched in review of the chief
executive, General Scott and the cabinet.
They then returned to their several quar-
tiers by way of F street to 7th street and
through 18th street to Pennsylvania avenue
The crowd followed them by the way on
their route and gave expression to their ad-
miration of the appearance Of the battalion
by frequent and loud cheers.
MONDAY, May 6, 1861.
FUGITIVE SLAVES
Yesterday morning Policemen Coombs and
King arrested three fugitive slaves one be-
longing to Mr.. Clagett and two to Mr.. Pun
phrey, all Of Maryland. They were taken
before Justice Johnson and were by him
committed to the county Jail to await the
order of their masters
WEDNESDAY, May 8, 1861.
RUNAWAY NEGROES
Last night six negroes, who acknowledged
they were slaves, were captured at Benning
bridge by a detachment of Company c,
National Guard Battalion. under Lieutenant
Clarke. They were the property of the fol-