April 12, 1861; Southern Confederacy
(ATLANTA, GA)
(ATLANTA, GA)
The second company of Zouaves, under Captain de Bordenave, marched up from their barracks yesterday afternoon, and were reviewed on Lafayette square, preparatory to leaving for Pensacola. Their appearance–with their loose red trousers, leggings, gaiters, blue jackets and fez caps–was decidedly unique, and withal very warlike. A very notable feature about the company was two pretty and graceful young girls, who go with them as vivandieres, or, to translate it into plain English, bottle-holders. They were dressed in the uniform of their company, and will share its dangers and glory on the battle-field. The Zouaves are becoming immensely popular with all the classes of our young men. We have heard of several connected with our best Creole families who have enlisted to serve in the ranks.–N.O. Cresent, April 55th.