New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-19

R the excitement OF expectation. AT last the suohe
stack and mssts of the Baltic appeared as the steamer
>ssGndsd the point at Fort Hamilton sud the cheers
of the assembled throDg arose. The hareor ion'e
~wsA not apprsed where tbs Brkbeck was 70 iad anu
IN their anxiety they occupied each OF the prominent
landings near the Battery, that they might meet MAYOR
Anderson on bis landing. Az the tug approached the
e~venue Pier at Whitehall the rush of the crowd to-
.wsrd that point was immense. Thousands were
crowded near the gate anxious TO greet Major Ander
eon az be should put his foot the soil of our city,
ON TIE BIRKRECK.
fThs immense crowd assembled apparent to those
co the tug ms she approached, and Major Andersons
ibsavery which had not bienched before his enemies,
seemed to give way before the demonstrations of his
Sfisudo.
.Han, said he.to his Lieutenant, "ean't you be a
Major fer time, and save me J"
"Can't do it. Major" was the laconic response, and
n1ajor Anderson saw that he had to the gauntlet
LANDING AT WHITEHALL"
The Brkbeck ran along ride the pier. Major Ander-
ssn and Lieut.. Hall, accompanied by Capt Fox, who
commanded the Baltic expedition, left the boat and az
they landed loud and protracted cheers rose upon all
sides from the thousands who had assembled TO do
Asnor to sterling patriotism and unhinching bravery
The gates were thrown open, ard the mob to grasp
Major Anderson by the hand such that 1t was with
The greatest difficulty that he with the assistance OF
hie Friends, could make his way through the crowd
This, however was affected, aud he succeeded in en-
seripe carriage, which was awsi'ing him, with Lieut.
Hall Capt Fox, and one of the staff Of IHE TRIBUNE,
and Ia a nomeDt the casrage ratified of to the Quarter
masters Department no. State street, where Major
Aadcnon expected orders. Here Lieut.. Hall dis
mounted and visited the Quarermastsr, who referred
him 10 the headquarters of tie army, AT No. 20
Eleventh street. In the mean time the crowd had
sathered around the carriage, and il WAS with the Mt
ost difficulty that the pelce could keep the surging
mass from the vehicle. Again the carriage moved
ofseer Dunn Of the Hack Squad, and Officer Harvey
Of the HarbOr Police, ACCOMPANYING. It..
UP BROADWAY.
zrn mouth 70 mouth the news of the arrival OF the
asroot Fort Sumter had been made known, and among
many thousands who gathered on whitehall
street. were many Of our first citizens, and they joined
heartily m the loud huzzas which greeted him. Hund
reds departed with The carriage running at full speed
and by seeming instinct the people in Broadway saw
she significance the spectacle and Joined in the louC
cheers for Major Anderson.
A, the carriage swept by the omnibuses the passen
GER participated in the cheers. Amid the crowd o
vehicles even old men rushed to catch passing
glimpse, and to each Major Anderson raised his cap
and gave pleasant smile.
The displsy of bunting was notable circumstance
and Lieut. Hall remarked " How good Ii seems e
look upon that flag again. We have seldom seen it fo
mouths past except the that was floating over tbs
walls Of Sumter"
Amid this scene Of spontaneous enthusiasm on th'
part of our people, Maj. Andersen seemed sad, anf
xnomentsIly we found tears rushing to bis syes.
The carriage rolled onward and wherever an assem
blage Of q dozen persons congregated, cheer
greeted the old soldier as be passed. This was tbi
at sll the hotels, and the few assembled IL
front Of the New.York Hotel the center of Southern
patronage could not withhold their tribute Of admrl
zion. Turning from Broadway into Clinton place, Tia
carriage was siiD followed by the crowd. and thus cos
snued until it arrived the private entrance Of IN
Brevoort House. where Major Anderson's family al
coming over two hundred and boys having kel
aas with the carriage from the Battery to the hotel
AT THE BREvoORT HOUSE.
Mr.. Clark, the proprietor, opened the door and r
seived Major Anderson, and again he had to run
xxuntle, Of q dozen citizens who desired TO extend the
congratulations 10 him. While be thus moment
nj, employed, his daughter Abba, beautiful girl
Is, ran down the staircase Seeing her, Major Ande
Son ran forward her midway upon the fight, an
in n moment the soldiers daughter easped in be
Eatber's arms He then assembled TO the apartments
Mn Anderson where mort affecting scene Of reurjo
secured.
THE TROOPS FROM THE BALTIC.
Al O'Clock, yesterday afternoon, the steamtug Pop
Cailn went up TO the Baltic and took OFF all the troop
except the Sumter Boys" They had been take
from harbor on the departure Of the Baltic for lie
hate trip and they returned 10 Governors Island
The Catln steamed around the Island to the sndin
place. where all hands had gathered TO and gree
their comrades. For many hours thereafter knot
might have been seem both in Fort Columbus Sn
Castle William, listening sttentively to q stcry-telle
vho had seeu the affair at Charleston.
The Sumter Boys' and their officers alone renaine
On board promepading deck and looking at surround
Ing eraf Every passing vessel ebeered them and Eh
gallant garrison generally returned the salute wit
equal spirit. The Bay, during the afternoon, wa
slivs with enthusiasm in the direction Of the Baltic.
The aboring men and mechanics who for six month
shared the fortunes of the garrison Of SUMTER and VIII
fought with them bravely and earnestly any
were discharged and carried by the little Governor
Island steamboat, the winfield Scott" to the barg
handing at the Battery where they hearth,
shaken by the hand by visitors they came up ia,
steps from the water, and loudly cbeered by con
siderable crowd that had gathered they emerged
into the open ground
Some Of the troops from Governors Island were
transported in q stean-tag 20 Bedloe's Island
At 10 O'Clock this morning, according To orders, the
sseamtug Catin will proceed alongside the Baltic and
take the Sumter Boys TO Fort Hamilton, whore
they are to remain for the time being.
THE CALL or TIE FIFTH REGIMENT.
The Fifth Regiment, jefferson Guards, being ont
apon their annual parade celebrate Jeersons birth
Day heard Of the location Of Major Anderson and the
Colonel determined 10 pay him the honor Of march
ING salute. Al q o'clock. the reviment reached thu