The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-15

Bueo ab tne ereatec oay M the hstory OF b0utn caro-
lima.
CHARLESTON, April IA, 1851.
The last act in the drama OF Fort Sumter has con-
cfuded Major Anderson has evacuated, and with his
command departed by the Isabel the har
bor He saluted his nag and the company then forming
On the parade ground ched upon the wharf with
drum and fife playing 'Yaokee Doodle"
During the salute pile Of cartridges burst in one Of
the cssemates killing two and wounding four Others
One buried in the fort with military The
other will be buried by the soldiers Of South Carolina
The wounded meu were brought TO the city, whore
they receiving the best surgical attention The
others in the
It s not definitely known whether Major Anderson win
60 to New York in the Isabel, or in ofwsr but it
supposed the former, he is said to be highly in
against the United States officers not coming
TO his stance during the fire, In response TO frequent
signals Of distress
The label was furnished him at his request
The people equally indignant here, and say II y
the most cowardly act perpetrated. They might
have even made tbe attempt 70 aid him.
In contrast with this old slave passed through the
hottest hre, with sloop load Of wood, Friday
ing, and came safely to the city. Somebody sold him
he would be killed in the attempt "Cant help dat"
said he; "must 60 to de town tonight. II anybody
hurt dis chile dis boat, him about IT, shuah.n
His sloop received four shots.
sreported here that Major Anderson sent in his
sgnaion to take effect the Inauguration Of the Lin
coin government, but no notice was taken Of 1t.
The received from Washing on TO- night states
that Major Anderson strongly expected treachery. Tho
idea is preposterous.
The fort burned into shell; not . particle Of
woodwork be found. The guns side Of the
parspet entirely dsmountod, others ppt while the
gun carriages are knocked into spntsrs.
Major Andei says the accuracy OF the firing
prised him, and that II he had had hundred more
men one half would been killed for OF suitable
protection
when Colonel Chesnut, old Of General Beauregard went
to offer assistance after the re he says fort was
like oven, and he could hardly breathe II was
that MAJOR Anderson him in one Of tho
casemates Inquiry being made how many were killed,
he said, "None." "How many your side 2" "Noue,'
was the response. "Thank God replied Major Ander-
\ SOD, 'there has been higher Power u.s."
Major Anderson says IL is preposterous to fight mch
people One OF the officers the fort that they
bad endeavored not to fire on exposed individuals.
eyes" raid Major Anderson, al gave orders sight
men, but to silence batteries"
Both and officers were begr mined with smoke
and powder.
The batteries which have done the most mischief are
the Danlgren battery Stevens battery, and the ride
cannon.
The fort was set on fire three times with hot shot ON
Friday, but extingushsd On Saturday was again
in flames, and then beyond control. After the fwe
ceased the Surgeon General Of the State troops went
down and offered his personal services to aid the
wounded.
regards habor Defence the fort is just good -
ever The casemates perfect, the guns there In
prime condition. and bear on both sides.
| Major Anderson was obliged TO throw overheard Q
large quantity Of powder to prevent explosion was
| floating around the fort 10 day.
One Of the aids carried brandy TO Major Anderson
b0t after the fire, and the latter said it very &C
cepabc the completely exhausted by their
labors. mention this TO show the kind and chivsirous
relations between the officers
Before going into action Major Anderson sent wori by
aid Of General Beauregard TO the Governor thanking
for kind attentions during the past months and
very soIemnly said, Farewell, gentlemen II we DO
not meet again here, hope shall In q better
world"
Just before the demand for the evacuation received
letter from his wife, informing him Of the HERALD
ports that the demand would be made He was much
surprised but more when the fact verified three
minutes afterwards.
Tho fort has been garrsoncd by the Palmetto Guards
and put under command Of Lieut.. Colonel Ripley, who
commanded Fort Mourie alter the departure Of Major
Anderson.
The MAJORS feelings spared in every respect and
no person, except authorized aids allowed inside. The
barbor full Of boats sailing around the fort But
/ parties without business permitted to land
Special dispatches to night state that Mr. Lincoln has
called seventy ve thousand volunteers Tho people
i think there Ia n great deal OF bluff about IL.
The city rs resuming it's usual quiet Everybody is
exchanging congratulations the successful .ermina
tlon Of tho nght but tho soldiers itching for hand
\ 10 band brush.
The Confederate flag and the Palmetto Dag were hoist
| cd on separate spars simultaneously.
II is believed that blockade has been finally estab-
| lished.
| LATER.
The re broken afrcsh in tho ruins OF The FORT
Two spgnes have gone down TO operate and necessary
| food he magazine.
| ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
EsTov April l3--p. VI.