Named Entity Results, Ellsworth

"Violent Temper." The Northern papers speak of the noble Jackson, who slew the ruffian Ellsworth, as a man of "violent temper," leaving it to be inferred that his mode of meeting the invader will prove an exceptional one. This is a delusion which can only be corrected by making a series of experiments upon the Confederate Flag. Mr. Jackson, as all who know him will testify, was one of the most amiable and exemplary of gentlemen, and his "violent temper" the stern spirit of a freeman, which animates every soldier upon the Southern soil.

Colonel Ellsworth's last letter to his parents. --We find in the New York Sun the following letter from the late Colonel Ellsworth, on the eve of his march to Alexandria written to his parents, the last one to them, and probably the last written communication to any one: Headquarters, First Zouaves, Camp Lincoln, Washington, May 23. My Dear Father and Mother: The regiment is ordered to move across the river to-night.--We have no means of knowing what reception we are to meet Colonel Ellsworth, on the eve of his march to Alexandria written to his parents, the last one to them, and probably the last written communication to any one: Headquarters, First Zouaves, Camp Lincoln, Washington, May 23. My Dear Father and Mother: The regiment is ordered to move across the river to-night.--We have no means of knowing what reception we are to meet with. I am inclined to the opinion that our entrance to the city of Alexandria will be hotly contested, as I am just informed that a large force have arrived there to-day. Should this happen, my dear parents, it may be my lot to be injured in some manner. Whatever may happen, cherish the consolation that I was engaged in the performance of a sacred duty, and to-night, thinking over the probabilities of the morrow and the occurrences of the past, I am perfectly content to accept whatever my f

Latest from the North.the war Movements. Richmond Prize Vessels — Further from Alexandria — Arrests in Washington — Naval Movements — The Landing of Troops at Newport News--Burial of Ellsworth, &c. We are this morning enabled to present our readers with the very latest Northern news, not with standing the blockade and other obstructions thrown in the way of communicating with that section: Seizure of Vessels. The schooner Crenshaw, Captain Winter, from Richmond, another prize from the Chesapeake blockading squadron, arrived at New York on Monday in charge of Lieut. Hunter, of the steam frigate Minnesota. She was laden with $75,000 worth of tobacco, and was taken in Hampton Roads while attempting to run the blockade. The schooner Haxall, Capt. Morse, from Richmond, bound to Baltimore, with about $75,000 worth of tobacco, has also arrived at New York as a prize. Forty-four river boats are laid up at Cincinnati, having no cargoes since the promulgation of Secre

The Burial of Ellsworth. Mechanicsville, N. Y., May 27th. --On the arrival of the train to-day, which conveyed the remains of Ellsworth to his home, minute guns were fired, and the entire population of the surrounding country assembled to evince their universal sorrow. The procession was then formed, embracing a number of military and fire companies. Along the route many buildings were shrouded in black, and all flags were at half-mast. The roads were crowded with spectators. Ellsworth to his home, minute guns were fired, and the entire population of the surrounding country assembled to evince their universal sorrow. The procession was then formed, embracing a number of military and fire companies. Along the route many buildings were shrouded in black, and all flags were at half-mast. The roads were crowded with spectators. After the customary funeral services at the grave, in which several clergymen assisted, the face of the deceased was uncovered, and the people passed in procession to obtain a parting glance. The body was then lowered into the grave, the men of the company formerly drilled by him — the Chicago Zouaves — firing a volley over it. Then grounding their arms, they took shovels and filled in the grave. Three volleys were subsequently fired, and the multitude of mourners disperse

Mobile Blockaded-subscription for Jackson's family. Mobile. May 27. --A U. S. war steamer commenced the blockade of our harbor yesterday morning. Fort Morgan welcomed the steamer by displaying the U. S. flag with Union down from the same staff with the Confederate flag, and under the latter. A subscription has been opened here for the benefit of the family of Jackson, the Alexandria landlord, who killed Ellsworth. The amount has reached a thousand dollars.