Year: 1861

The following account of the doings of the famous Fire Zouaves in New York tells it's own tale. We suspect 1t is no bad pie of the mu- tinous and insubordinate spirit that pervades a large portion of the Yankee army.

 The New York Tribune has the following ac- count of disorderly demonstration made by the first regiment of Fire Zouaces of that city:

 The encampment of the Zouaves 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 CT in chief, the men were directed to appear yes terday morning, the 18th ult., in uniform, for the purpose of being transported to Fortress Monroe. The order of the colonel stated that those mem bers who are afraid to meet the enemy again, and consequently do not appear at the time 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 as appearing upon the ground was concerned, but It was evident from their actions that the mai ority had no intention of leaving the city. With one or two exceptions, they have utterly discarded their uniform, and had neither arms nor equipments. A few officers were present Ill uniform. A meeting was held, at which it was determined by the majority that they would not go for the present, but large number expressed their willingness to go at an early day, if they were first Ia d off.

 About II Q clock the men were formed in companies and the rolls called. Atrerward each company was addressed by Col Lozier, in order to ascertain how many were willing to go with the regiment. In announcing the object. he said that the reg iment would be uniformed and armed as soon as possible, perhaps in three days; and would be paid when the rolls were made out, which would be within week. To the first proposition but few responded; to the secoud a large number, but not great porp r. tion of the regiment

 Tn. colonel then continued telling them that 1t was of no consequence iu military point oi view whether they were willing to go or not; that if they refused to accompany the regiment when it should proceed, or left 1t previously, they sholld be treated as deserters, ifhe could procure such punishment for them.

 Upon breaking ranks, the scene became one of great confusion. The small number of men who had agreed to go were taken severely to task, and the only sentiment was stand fast" Numberless dsorderly praaks were played by the Zouaves upon those who approached the camp, and several persons were brought within the lines and tossed Ill a blanket. Among the persons thus outraged was reporter. Besides being tossed in the air, he was attacked by sev erAl coward y fellows aud severely injured. In consequence of some of the rnen accusing each o,her of cowardice at the Bull Run battle . des perate fight resulted, which was quelIed by Capt. S.lvey, of the First ward police, vi b large force of his men. Several of the Zouaves had their heads and faces badly cut. The police deemed it useless to make any arrests.

 At p o'clock Col. Lozer commanded the men to fall in, and ordered all those who dsired to serve their country to follow him to Pier Mo- l l, North river, where steamer was in waiting ! to convey them to Old Point Comfort via Am boy. About twenty five followed the colonel while the remainder taunted them for having obeyed any orders till they were paid.

 l The Zouaves attempted an attack upon the Elmira regiment, but desisted when the men were ordered to charge upon them. The sen tries were provided with ball cartridge, and or dered to shoot any person who forced the guard l The attack was not renewed