Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-11
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[Special dispatch 70 the Eyeninr Posi-. /

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the Government has fully determined to rein
force Major Andersons command at all hazards
1 learn upon competent authority that the plaI
r adopted for the relief of Fort Sumter is sub
santially as follows: In case OF necessit, ysup-
plies are to be thrown into Sumter by means
number of small boats, which, presenting
smaller and more scattered marks for the can
non OF the rebels, will perhaps save unnecessary
Dloodshed. The Government has chartered q
number OF small schooners and other craft, which
nave been filled with sand bags. That these form
part OF the Charleston expedition appears prob
able from the fact that the charter does not bind
them to 60 farther south than Savannah. These
schooners filled with sand bags will sail In, bear.
ing boats on the side towards Fort Sumter.
These boats will, Of course, be entirely protect.
ed from the guns of the rebels by the wall.like
sides and solid contents of the larger vessels.
This plan will be adopted only in the event
that the Charlestonians FIRE upon the small
steamers loaded with provisions that are first
sent In. In that case, of course, the Fort will
receive not only provisions but men, and the
plan above detailed Is an admirable one BY
which to throw any requisite force into the Fort
without any probability OF serious loss. The
men-of-war are to steam in and hold them
selves In readiness to check any attempt to in
tercept the boats by armed vessels, as well as
to keep the neighborhood of Fort Sumter as
clear as possible froml assaulting parties, who
can be easily dealt with by shells from the
steamers, thus leaving Major Anderson and his
men at leisure to receive reinforcements, and
1t need be, deal with Forts Moultrie and John
son, which he can silence without much,loss of
time.
The plan has been thoroughly considered, and
as all the leaders are men of skill and courage,
success Is certain, without much, if any, loes of
ilie.- lt Is quite possible that unforeseen contn-
gencies may cause an alteration of the pro |
gramme, but 1t is certain that the plan above |
detailed has received commendation In high |
quarters, and 1t appears feasable.
Especial dispatch to the Herald
CHARLEsroN, April The floating battery
was towed into position between Sulliyan's
Island and Fort Sumter.
The feet is not yet in sight, but it is expected
OH Stona Tonight.
CHARLEsroN, April 10.-A battle is hourly ex.
pected. Fort Sumter will be attacked without
waiting for the abolition feet.
PHILADELPHIA, April 10.-Dispatches from
w Washington etate that the sloop OF war James.
town, and the frigate St. Lawrence, now at the
Navy Yard here, are to be fitted out for sea-
, New YoRK, April 10 There is report here
that JEFF. Davis has telegraphed to Charleston
not to fire on any vessels entering the harbor for
me purpose of supplying Fort Sumter with pro.
visions. r
lays. '
The work on the Wabash and Savannah goes t
IN briskly. |.
ltis rumored that the steamer Vanderbilt has
'een sold to the Southern Coniederacy. .
Especial despatch to the Comm ercal.l
WASHINGTON, April 10 The President has
rdered two of the most efficient volunteer com.
'anies into service. Guards are to be detailed
rom them to protect the public buildings.
Another battery of light artillery arrived to
lay, to replace those Withdrawn.
NEW YORK, April ll.-Those best informed
n the government policy give no credence to q
he report that there will be fight in Charles
on harbor, and declare that Fort Sumter is to be
A Times dispatch from Washington says it
understood on good authority that the govern.
nent and Major Anderson will demand an ex- ,
'lanation from Gov Pckens of his refusal to al. :
ow Lieut.. Talbot to return to Fort Sumter. South
carolina will be held responsible, as 1t not the
Intention OF the President to treat with Jeff.
Davis and the Confederacy officially.
Inc southern Commissioners leave to morrow
morning for the South.
The Iri6une'e dispatch says 5000 or 4 900 c
men are known to be enrolled at Baltimore, a
eady Tor any desperate design which may : :
'romise reward. Measures have been taken to
freak up this pernicious organization. Ip
The Herdtd's Washington dispatch says that a
he President told visitor to-day, that decisive
events need not be looked for before the last !
lay Of this week. He remarked, "we will then @
zee whether they dare to fire upon an unarmed 9
7essel to provision our starving soldiers" He
expressed but little hope of the preservation of ?
,eace, but evinced a decided determination to 9
'elieve Major Anderson and to hold the other !
Southern Forts at oil hazards. :
Dispatches from Montgomery say that JEFF e
erson Davis is considering the propriety of 90 ;
ng to Charleston.
President Lincoln says he has positive knowl. '
sdge that an attack on Washington is in con-
iemplation. He has communicated this infor. !,
nation to several Governors of Northern and : :
estern States. IL Is understood that he de-
,ires them to call out the militia, and hold them
10 readiness at a moments warning. IL is un- r
ierstood that Governor Curtin will call out the
Pennsylvania volunteers on the least sign of
LANCER, for the occupation of the Capital.
A leading Ohio Democrat dispatches to the
President as follows: eve are for you to the !
ieath II you will hold Fort Sumter. The neces-
ity Of holding it is absolute" c
Especial to the New York Times.l
CHARLESTON, April lO.-The floating battery e
now In position, commanding the barbette
guns OF Fort Sumter. Ii carries two 81 Founders,
'wo forty-two Founders and GA men. The Fede. /
al steamers are expected to night. City fill
ng with troops. 3D.
NEW YoRK, April 1.-THE steamship Coat !
sacoalcos arrived to-day. She landed twocom.
panies of infantry at Key West, and had to 20
% Havana for water. Over 400 troops we're
brought here.
The troops still in Texas, 1000 in number,
are In excellent health, with abundance of pro.
visions and means Of transportation. Some of
them have to march ZOO miles to reach the