The Van Buren press., 1861-04-17

the STARE and stripes, and displayed white
flag. with has been answered by the city,
as . boaa il on the way to Sumter. The
breaches made in Sumter are on the side
opposite Cummings Point Two
of the pert holes are knocked into one and
the wall from the top is crumbling. Three
vessels. enc large size steamer are over
the bar. and seem to be preparing for the
conflict. The fire of Morris Island and
Moultrieis is divided between Sumter and the
vessels The ships have not yet opened.
CHARLESTON. 18th. A. n.
Battedes of Sullivans Island, Cummings
Point aud Stevens are pouring shot and
shell in #: Sumter. Maj. A. does not re-
turn the fire. Fort Sumter is still on fire.
There hare just been two explosions at Sum-
ter.
CHARLESTON, 18th, P. NJ.
The FEDERAL flag was again hoisted over
Sumter, when P. Miles, with flag of truce
went to the Fort in q few minutes the
Federal flag was again drawn down bv Maj
A., andthe white flag again unfurled.
CHARLESTON, via. AUGUSTA, Ga, l3.
Fort Sumter has surrendered the Con-
federate Flag floats over the walls. None
of the Garrison OF Confederate troops are
hurt.
Third ddispatch-Fort Sumter has uncon-
ditionaAy Surrendered.
The people were wild with joy. No Car
olinianIvsre hurt.
Twd3housand shots were fred altogeth-
er. Akderson and men were conveyed to
Morris Island. under gua-d. Maj. Ander-
son has reached the city, and is the guest of
BeauregaM.
The people sympathise with Anderson.
but abbot those in the steamers, in sight.
who did. not even attempt to REIN
foice him.
ters of Fsrt Sumter were all burnt. No
officers wounded. The fort was taken pos
session of at night.
MONTGOMERY, April 13.
Gen. Beauregard telegraphed to the Sec.
OF War. late last night. That there had
been heavy firing all Friday. That four
guns of Fort Sumter had been dismounted.
The Confederate Batteries were all safe that
no one was hurt. That four steamers were
Nothing of to-day's date has been received
by the War Department from Charleston.
HALIFAX. N. s., April 18th.
The news OF the 5ombardment caused a
profound sensation. The legislature pass
ed resolution that they had heard. with
deep sorrow and regret of the war among
nsighbors and without expressing an opin-
ion. Prayers were offered for reconcilia.
ton.
3osroN. April 13.
The war news from Charleston. creates
profound sensation in this city and
throughout the State. The general senti-
ment is that the Federal Government is
right, and shall be sustained. The Adiu-
tant Genoral's Office was crowded this fore
noon with officers of the State militia. Of
fering their commands to the Governor
An extensive war feeling has been aroused.
Gov. Andrews leaves foI Washington this
z. NJ. Intense excitement prevails. The
surrender is not believed
WASHINGTON, l3.
The latq paws is received here with feel.
ings Of f1e]st. There is no excitement bu,
the peospdA fogkhe future, creates a gener-
al feeling Af depression.
CINCINNATI. 18th.
There is great excitement throughout the
city. and business is comparatively neglec-
ted. The syrupathies of all parties are
with the Government. Considerable excite
ment was caused here, to-day, by a man
making his appearance with secession
cockade on his hat. The police interfered
The anxiety to hear the news from Charles
ton prevails.
ST. Louis, Is, p. m.
Special dispatches to the N. Y. Herald,
states that Maj. Anderson. saluted his flag,
formed his command on parade ground and
marched out on the wharf, the drum and
fife playing Yankee Doodle.
During the bonbardment two men were
killed and four wounded-one was buried
in the fort with military honors-the Other
will be buried by the Carolinians. The
wounded men will be taken to Charlest on
/ The fort was burnei to a mere shell
Anderson is reported to have ordered not te
sight the men, but to silence the batteries.
Sumpter has been garr,soncd by the Pal
metto Guards, under comman of Col. Rip
ruins of the fort. The engines were sen,
down.
Official advices from Montgomery, indi
cate that the Confederated Congress ON re-
assembling will At once declare war agains,
the United States. 1t Is believed that in
the act Of declaration . distinction will b,
made between alien friends and alien enc
mics. The former include the Border State,
and snch citizens of the North ~ oppose
coercive administration. All obligation,
to this class are as much to be respected q:
though in times of peace.
Senator Douglas called on President Lin.
coin last evening. An interesting conver
sation on the present condition of the coun
try was had /; the substance, was on th'
part of Mr.. Douglas, that while he was un
alterablysopposed to the administration OF
ell issr pblitical issues, he was prepared t.
sustain tSe President in the exercise Of hi
constitutional functions to preserve the Un
ion. maiAtsin the Government and defent
the Federal Capital. A firm policy and Z
prompt action were necessary; the Capito
and our whole country are in danger ant
must be protected at all hazards and at any
expense of men and money. He spoke OF
the present and future without reference t.
the past. Mr.. Lincoln was very much graft
fed with the interview.
Efforts ale still making to concentrate ,
formidable military force in and abou
Washington, to be prepared for all emerg
encies. Information continues to be receiv
ed from private sources of secret plots il
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