Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-15
Correspondence of The n Y. World.
ceptIOn of the War \ eXys in Washington.


Reception of the War \ eXys in w Washington.
WASHINGTON, April L. The city was I'M
commonly quiet 10 day, but the terrible reali.
ty came tonight in the midst OF the lull which
had been created by kilograms holding out
the olive branch, and promising peace In
The morning dispatches were received, it is
stated that the supply vessel had safely reached
Fort Sumter and landed her stores. These
dispatches were communicated to the Presi-
dent, who laid them before the cabinet. Gen
eral credence was given TO this information,
inasmuch as it was strongly minated in the
morning papers that president Davis had CIV
en- orders 10 that effect. About O'Clock to-
night dispatch stating that Fort Sumter had
been fired on was received and bulletined
The excitement which followed is beyond all
description. The hundreds who filled the
Hobbies Of the hotels might be seen hastily
reading the dispatch and rushing out on the
street, which was filled with immense crowds
all the way from Wizards to the Capitol, dis
cussiDg the exciting news, in spite of a drench-
ing rain Il doubt pervaded the minds of many
as to the truth of the report and the telegraph
Office was therefore crowded by anxious in
quirers, all of whom were at once informed of
the genuineness Of the dispatch. The great
est sympathy was expressed for the family of
Lieut.. Doubleday, who were anxious to obtain
the lieutenant is within its walls. They were
much buoyed up by the encouraging news.
The president was informed of the lombard.
ment at IA Jew minutes past o'clock. He re-
ceiyed 1t with his usual composure, simply re.
marking that she did not expect it so soon."
A large number OF officials, as well as the
members of the cabinet called on the presi-
dent, and Lieut. Talbot were also present.
Gen. Scott did not venture out, but received
the news at his quarters, which were filled
throughout the evening with crowd of gen.
tlemen. Carriages are constantly reaching
the telegraph office, bringing excited people,
who are all anxious to hear the latest &C.
counts. Despite the fact that civil war is in
augurated, very little gloom pervades the peo-
pie here, and all are anxious that the
dignity and honor of the government
should be maintained, and are determined
to stand to the Union to the last. A few Sc
cessionisls are glorying over the fight, and
secret association, called the National Volun-
teers, who sympathize with the revolutionists,
is being held, but nothing can be learned of
their transactions. The district military are
stationed at their armories for the night, and
picket guards are at all the bridges and on all
roads leading into the city. A party of con-
gressmen called on Mr.. Lincoln at 10 o'clock
to night, and asked him if he had heard the
news. He replied that he had. elbow do you
like it :" asked one Of the party 81 do not
like it, said he Gen. Cameron and Secre-
tary Welles were present with him at this
hour. AT one of the hotels, where dance
was going on the news burst in upon the gay
party, but the dancing did not stop. Every
where the excitement RACES unabated People
are discussing the probabilities of victory and
the results OF to days battle On street cor
ners, in bar-rooms, and restaurants, and every
where that mortal is found, the war of words
goes bravely on.