Hillsboro Recorder

August 7, 1861

Page 4

 

Revolt of the Fire Zouaves--Washington, July 30—The Ellsworth Fire Zouaves have been in a state of insubordination ever since their retreat from the Manassas or Bull Run fight.  They openly revolted on Saturday last, and a Regiment was ordered out to restrain them.  Nine of them are now in jail for an attempt to desert from Camp Walton.

Sherman’s battery had sixteen guns.  Not a man escaped, and all the horses were killed but four.

Rev. Mr. Dalton, of the Presbyterian Church, has been appointed Chaplain of Col. Fisher’s regiment.

 

[Transcribed by Sharon Strout]