Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-04-14
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you the intention of the Washington Gov
ment to supply Fort Sumter by force. you
will at once demand its evacuation, and if this
| is refused, proceed in such manner as you
may determine to reduce it. Answer.
(Signed) LIP. WALKER.
Sec. of War.
mo. g. CHARLESTON, April 10.
To L. p. WALKER. Sec. of War:
The demand will be made tomorrow at II
| O'Clock. :
(Signed) G. T. BEAUREGARD. +
mo. A. MONTGOMERY, April 10.
To GEN. BEAUREGARD:
Unless there are special reasons connected
with your own condition it is considered
proper that you should make the demand at
an early hour.
lSigned) p. WALKER,
Secretary of War.
no. 81 CHARLESTON, April 10.
To L. P. WALKER, Montgomery:
The reasons are special for IL O'Clock.
(Signed) G. T. BEAUREGARD.
(No. 6.) CHARLESTON, April IL.
To l.. P. WALKER, Sec. of War, Montgomery:
Demand sent at o'clock; allowed till 6
O'Clock to answer.
(Signed) G. T. BEAUREGARD.
(No.7.) MONTGOMERY, April IL.
To GEN. BEAUREGARD, Charleston:
Telegraph the reply of Major Anderson.
(Signed) L. p. WALKER,
Sec. of War.
(No. 81 CHARLESTON, April IL.
To L.. F. WALKER, Sec. of War, Montgomery:
Major Anderson replies: II have the honor
to acknowledge the receipt of your commu-
nication, demanding the evacuation of this
Fort, and to say in reply that it is demand
with which | regret that my sense of honor
and my obligations to my Government pre-
M eomDliapca - Ha a6d oh,hl
l will await the first attack, and if you do
not batter US to pieces we will be starved
out in few days" Answer
G. T. BEAUREGARD.
lNo: 81 MONTGOMERY, April IL.
To GEN. BEAUREGARD Charleston
We do not desire needlessly to lombard
Fort Sumter if Major Anderson will state the
time indicated at which, as indicated by him,
he will eyacuate aud agree that in the mean
time he will not use his guns against us un-
less ours should be employed against Fort
Sumter. You are thus to avoid the effusion
of blood. If this or its equivalent be refused,
reduce the Fort az your Judgment decides to
be the most practicable.
L. P. WALKER, Sec'y of War.
mo. I0.) CHARLESTON, April II.
To l.. P. WALKER, Sec. of War, Montgomery:
He would not consent. write to-day.
G. T. BEAUREGARD.
CHARLESTON, April l2.-EvENING-It is re-
ported that there are three war vessles off the
bar. The bombardment is recommended.
The storm and rough sea make attempts at
reinforcements impracticable.
CHARLESTON, April 13.-There is fierce
cannonading from .all points, and from the
vessels outside, and all along the coast.
Fort Sumter is reported on fire.
CHARLESTON, April 13.-Fort Sumter has
surrendered.
The flag of the Confederate States is float
ing over its walls.
None of the Garrison or Confederate troops
are hurt.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, April 1I.--Receipts from
customs for the two weeks ending April 9th,
1860, were 81 All ,241, and for the two cor.
responding weeks this year Sl,50O,667, in
crease S29, 4I6.
The Secretary of the Treasury opened bids
this evening. These exceeded the amount of
treasury notes offered, namely S4,9Ol 900,
about S439 600, at rates ranging from par to
27c R 500 premium. The Treasury is now
in good condition, no part of the proceeds of
the weeks loan has yet been used, nor will
it be needed for some time.
The receipts from customs for two or three
weeks past has nearly equalled the demands
on the Treasury.
WASHINGTON, April IL 1t is said that the
expedition to reinforce Fort Sumter was
against Gen. Scott's advice, who urged the
evacuation of both Forts Sumter and
Pickens.
The President has dismissed from the army
Captain w. B. Johns and Lieut.. Abner
Smead.
The regular troops have been ordered to
the outskirts of the city.
Volunteers guard the armories and public
buildings.
The war news creates regret, but there is
no excitement.
The prospects of the future causes general
depression.
WASHINGTON, April 13.-The Virginia
Commissioners had pleasant interview with
Lincoln, who told them he would act &C
cording to his inaugural. The reply was
given in writing.
New YORK, April 13.--It is reported that
the Government has chartered the steamships
Philadelphia and Ericsson. The former is
rapidly filling with provisions, army stores
and munitions of War. \
The latter will be held in reserve for any
emergency. az
From New York.
NEW YORK, April I2.-The Herald's
special dispatches says Fort Moultrie began
the bombardment with two guns, to which
Major Anderson's replied with three shots
from his barhette guns, after W hich the bate
ries at Mount Pleasant, Cummings Point,
and the floating battery opened brisk fire
of shot and shell. Anderson replied only at
long intervals,w he opened from two tiers
of guns looking towards Moultrie and Stew
ems battery, but up. to three O'Clock failed to
produce serious effect.
During the greater part of the day Ander-
son directed his shots principally against
Moultrie, the Stevens and floating battery at
Fort Johnson, they being the only ones ope-
rating against him. Fifteen or eighteen shots
struak the floating battery without effect.
Breaches to all appearances being made in
the sides of Sumter exposed to the fire.
Portions Of the parapet were destroyed
and several guns shot away. The Fort will
probably be carried by storm.
1t Is reported that the Harriet Lane re-
ceived a shot through her wheel house. She
is in the offing. No other Government ships
are in sight. The troops are pouring into
the city by thousands. =.
New YORK April 1.-THE Commercial
says that Reverdy Johnson. now here, ex
presses warm approval of the Presidents
present movements, and emphatically affirms
that Maryland will give the Administration
cordial support.
From Texas.
NEW YORK, April l2-Dispatches from Col
Waite, commander of the Texas forces, say
strong Union feeling is growing there.
Houston predicts return OF the secession
lists.
Extra Session. 80
MONTGOMERY, April IAN extra session
of Congress is called tor the 29tb. 81
From Harrisburg.
HARRIsBURG. April 12.-The Legislature
has passed and the Governor signed the war
bill.
= - From Baltimore. T.
BALTIMORE, April 13.-The war news is
regretfully received. General sympathy with
the Government is expressed.
From Norfolk. =
NORFOLK, April 13.--The frigate Merrimac
is ordered to be fitted for sea Immediately.
From Boston.