The Nevada Democrat., 1861-04-25
From our Extra Of yesterday Evening.l
ARRIVAL OF THE PONY EXPRESS
FoRT CHURCHILL, April 24-3P.M.

OF. LOUIS, ApFll lOtn, A. NJ.
After a demand by Gen. Beauregard for
the surrender of Fort Sumter, Friday noon,
and a refusal by Anderson, an attack was
made by the Confederate Army. Anderson
replied by firing at Fort Moultrie aud Nor
ris Island.
A brisk cannonading was kept up on
both sides that afternoon. AT evening the
walls of Fort Sumter were much battered
aud breeches made. The shells from Moul-
trie and Morris Islands did much execu-
ton.
Two of Anderson's magazines exploded,
being liyed into by hot shell. There was
great excitement at Charleston and the
wharves were lined with people. Unite0
States ships were in olIi0g too late to get
over the bar-the tide .ebbing.
The roof of the barricades were in sheet
of flame. Eleven shots from Sumter pene-
trated the floating battery below the water
line. Shots from Sumter also knocked over
the chimneys OF officers quarters in Fort
MOultrie.
Anderson threw out a raft towed with
men to pass up buckets Of water to extin.
guish the fire.
The vessels in the harbor tried to engage
Morris Island, aud were driven back.
Three of Sumier's Bsrbette guns were
dismounted.
No one killed up to six O'Clock on Satur-
day morning.
On the afternoon of April 14th the fed
eral flag after being hauled down was again
hoisted over Sumter.
Porcher Miles went with flag of truce
to Fort Sumter. The federal flag was
drawn down by Anderson aud a flag of
truce run up
Beauregard went to Fort Sumter and
also three fire companies to quench the fire
before it reached the magazines. The fir
ing ceased at half past one O'Clock p. NJ. on
the 18th. An unconditional surrender was
made after the flagstaff was shot over.
Beauregard sent Wigfall with flag TO
offer assistance to put out the fire.
Andersen said he bad just displayed the
white flag, but the barracks had not stop
ped firing. WIgfall said Anderson must
haul down the American flag and surren-
der or else fight. Anderson hauled down
the flag. Several of Beauregards staff
came over and stipulated for an uncondi-
tional surrender, subject to Beauregard's
terms.
Negotiations were completed on tn
morning Of the 18th for Anderson's come
maud TO evacuate on the morning of the
l4th on the war vessels off the harbor.-
Five Of Anderson's men were wounded,
one thought mortally. After the surren-
der boat was sent from a ship outside to
Morris Island, requesting permission for a
vessel to enter and take off Anderson's
command
AndeTson's surrender was caused by the
destruction Of the quarters in the barracks.
There was no hope of reinforcement. The
feet lay by thirty hours but could not help
Anderson. Everything about Sumter is in
ruins but the casemates.
Anderson left last night, the 14th, on the
steamer Isabella, for New York.
In reply to the Virginia Commissioners,
President Lincoln says if it be true that
Sumter has been assaulted as reported, he
shall cause the United States mails to be
Withdrawn from seeded States, and shall
adhere to the policy expressed in bis inaug-
ural. He shall not attempt to collect du-
ties, but shall retain the forts and all Gov
ernmedt property if possible, and repel force
by force.
Dispatches Of April 14th, from Washing
ton, give the proclamation of President
Lincoln calling out $4,000 militia from sew
eral States, to suppress rebellion and exc
cute the laws. He appeals to all loyal cit-
zens TO aid in an effort TO maintain the IN
tegrity of the National Union and com
mands persons forming combinations gainst
The Federal Government in southern States
TO disperse within twenty days.
He c0nvenes both Houses of Congress on
the 4th of July TO determine upon measures
which the public interest demands through
out the country.
In the Richmond Convention, on Satur-
day, Carlisle and Early deprecated tie ac-
ton of South Carolina in firing into Sum-
ter, and express their devotion to the stars
aud stripes
Gov. Pickens sent despatch to the Con-
vention giving an account of the fire on
Sumter, expressing hope of success and
asking what Virginia would do.
News Of the fight aud surrender Of Sum-
ter creates tremendous sensation.
The northern States were ready to sup
ply the federal government with troops and
money. Pennsylvania can send 100000
men aud is ready with $4,000. Governor
Yates of Illinois called the legislature to-
getber. General Darlington of Ohio aud
$4,000 militia are ready to move instantly.
New York regiments were volunteering
in the efforts making to concentrate for
mdable military force around Washington