The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-04-24

md they are afraid to open them, lest they ex.
,lods by ventilation. l2o barrels Of powder Is
ret in the magazines.
CHARLESTON April 15.-A general order Of
General Beauregard was issued on Sunday to
he Confederate trooops. He orders that Ma
or Anderson be allowed to eyscaate on the
,mae terms he sked befofe the surrender
General Beauregard compliments the troops
1fthe Confederacg for their bravery and for the
brilliant sue, ess which attended the haFdships
Ind privations in reducing the stronghold in the
harbor ---.- ----
He says the feat OF arms was very great
He compliments the gallant defenders Of Fort
Sumter, and says that they only executed the
orders of their Government, aud concludes by
ordering the return o. the shots fred. The
city is unexcited.
1t was rumored that a salute was fired in
honor Of the British Consul and that Great
Britain had Acknowledged our Independence
The salutes was fred when Major Anderson
left the Isabel TO go abroad the Baltic. He
and his command are on their way home.
Capt. Foster sent note to the city addressed
to his wife, saying he would meet her in New
York on Thursday.
There are many small boats which remain
with the feet outside, all have muffled oars
and oar locks. Great curiosity is manifested
to know how the horses on board will be used.
The fort is,occupied by two companies, the
Palmetto Guards and Capt. Holloway's com
pany There is no officer OF high grade in
charge. Maj. Ripley will probably be station
ed there. Workmen are busy clearing away
the wreck Of the burnt quarters at Fort Sumter,
Companies are encamped all around the city
A land attack is prayed for. The Corolians
want to have a mortality list in the next en-
gagement, Eight thousand men are now under
arms. The news OF North Carolina Seizing her
forts, is received with great delight. The news
from Virginia is considered very hopeful.
PENSACOLA, April 15.-Shot have been land
ed at Fort Pickens by the federal fleet.
CHARLESTON, April 15. Anderson is on
board the Isabel and leaves to night to go on
the Baltic, which is ontside the bar. He ex.
pressed regret at the destruction OF property
Doubleday fred the first gun from SUMTER
All the men looked hearty and well fed. lie
complimented the firing from Stevens iror
battery, but did not think much Of the others
The walls ofSumter are not much damaged
and, except in appearance, are as strong al
ever. r. ..es.. 3. .s...t a 81
Anderson said he expected aid from the Car
olinians to put out the FIRE, and was surprizec
that no blood was shed; it was the best eyi
dence OF skillful engineering.
1t is not believed here that the feet will pre-
vent the ingress Of vessels, but it is reported
that a British brig was prevented from coming
in to-day. ~atf taE..a ...- .1
Anderson evacuated with all the honors o
war. The American flag was brought dow
with a salute OF fifty guns. a-a
Stilt Further from CbarlestoM--De'
scripti0n of the BOlaba rdment.
CHvRLEsroN, April 15-The steamer Nash
Vile from New York, arrived here at thre,
O'Clock on Saturday morning. tt
An eve witness of the firing on Friday night
says 1t was terrifcally grand, and reached tn
climax at 10 at night, when the sky was over
cast by rain clouds. s 3H#a 9H
The streets were filled with people nearly al
night, also covering house tops, shipping, an
every available place. @e
Towards morning the firing diminished.
few random shots only were fired, and replie
to only occasionally by Sumter.
| When the FIRE and smoke were first seen is
suing from Sumter. ii was supposed to be onl
signal to the ships which were in the ofhn
apparently blockading the port, as they remain
nd quietly at anchor,
Every one anxously waiting to see what Il
vessels would do, and fully expected the engage
ncnt would become general, AT 10 A. \
Fort Sumter was plainly seen to be on fire, ii
flames bursting through the roofs Of the house
within it. Atthis time Major Anderson scare
ly fired shot, while bombshells and grape sea
tered like bail over him, and drove the soldie
under cover. The iron battery at Cumming
Point, only 1900 yards from Sumter, kept uI
contnuous fire from its ritied cannon.
The fire from the floating battery and MOI
trie was regular and accurate. The sand ba
terry was scarcely injured by the weak fire ke
up by Anderson. Scarcely missile from IL
battery proved impenetrabls. Every shot fro
Iittold on Sumter. 5r-,-,.s,. ........ .5
Shells from the mortars at Mount Pleasa
battery were thrown with great precision
While Sumter was on fire Anderson was OBJ
ged to cease his cannonading to direct all his
lorts to put it out. Twice he succeeded, and
do this his men had to go outside the walls a
pass water through the port holes, being exp
sed to terrific fire. This was not resorted
| till the fort was on fire for the third time, a.
the flames tad increased to an alarming exteI
After lew moments he ordered them in, q
shut the batteries assthe smoke was teo thi
II to work them At noon the flames burst ire
every part oft, and the destruction was col
plete. aa ~ ~rs a- ..-
CHARLESTON, April 17.--The feet stopp
t three vessels coming in, but afterwards perm
ted them to come in. It won't interfere lurt
er till orders from Washington.
3 1t is estimated that about the city and mc
are arriving. Beauregard says he can get fl
thousand in this State and decliHes offers
regiments from George and Alabama.
Good authority states there is no doubt tn
England and France will recognize the int
alpendence of the Southern Contederacy.
: The Isabel has just come in, and reports &
the Federal feet sailed, accompanied BY t
Baltic with Major Anderson on board. srs
Movement of II. 8. Troops.
New ORLEANS, April IL --0n Sunday last
+, Star ofthe West was still Oft Ih4ianola. I
Empire and Mohawk left on Friday event
with troops. Their destinations is unknown,
Six companies of U. S. troops under Maje
smith and Sibley are at Greene Lake, near
+ diaDola, waiting for more companies from
upper frontier. I rsl sa4
! yWArlx$ Of Defcnce at WaShingtQ