THE DARTMOUTH ZOUAVES, 1861

The Zouaves like the Greys a class organization were organized soon after news was received in Hanover of the firing on Fort Sumter in April, 1861. Lieutenant C. B. Stoughton of Norwich University was engaged to drill the recruits daily. "Scott's Military Tactics" was also purchased by the Company to the extent of five dollars and was carefully studied by the men. Daily drill was kept up to the close of the summer term in July and great enthusiasm was shown in the work, even to-the extent of drills twice a day for a period.

Following Lieutenant Stoughton as a drill-master, Captain Partridge of Norwich University was retained, who continued to maintain a high morale in the organization. The original muster roll contains forty-one names. The articles of organization which in many respects resemble those of the Phalanx include the following:

1. This Company shall be called the Dartmouth Zouaves.

2. This Company shall consist exclusively of such able-bodied men as are now, or shall hereafter become, members of the Class of '63 in Dartmouth College, provided they be sanctioned by a two-thirds vote.

3. The officers shall be such as are customary in well-regulated military companies, viz:—A Captain; First Lieutenant; Second Lieutenant; Sergeant ; two Corporals and a Treasurer.

4. The Captain, First Lieutenant, Second Lieutenant, and Treasurer shall be chosen by ballot, a majority being necessary to constitute a legal election....

5. The Captain shall be empowered to appoint the Sergeant, Corporals and such other assistants as he may deem necessary.....

8. The time and place for drill shall be subject to the decision of the Company.

9. Any member who is absent from Roll Call shall be subject to a fine of ten cents for each and every such absence, which sum shall be paid to the Treasurer within two days after the fine is incurred. Any member refusing or neglecting to pay such fine for a longer time shall be excluded from the ranks until it is paid, unless he be excused by a two-thirds vote of the Company.

10. It shall be the duty of every individual member of the Company to obey with cheerfulness and alacrity all orders of the Captain and other officers; to preserve perfect order in the ranks and totally abstain from conversation and laughter in the ranks.

11. Any member being reported by the Captain to the Company as guilty of misdemeanor may be expelled from the Company by a majority of the active members.

The first Captain of this organization was Zeeb Gilman and its Lieutenants, G. S. True and F. A. Spencer.