New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-15

sounded like @ knell ae wen Az an lnpothipiny' h
silly unnecessary falsehood, or else come calan
ty had happened within the walls Of Fort Sumter, on
which il was sgsed 1t clused forebodngs. Where 10
the feet % was on all lips. That there bad been some
unuck Y miscarriage, az the public mind had conceived
its Objects was quite plain. Finally came the report
that the stars and stripes would soon come down, and
later that they had actually given place to the flag OF
Rebelion when in spite Of doubts and the strong in
clipaon TO disbelief particularly if the statement that
notwithstanding the bombardment had continued nearly
thrtysx hours "nobody was hurt on either side, the
feeling reached its climax. 1t did not find vent in ex
traordnary manifestations, but crystazed in deep
seated conviction that contest had been inauguraed,
and an ssue Joined that would not be suffered to 20 by
default. No compromise now with Rebellion, is the
universal sentiment Ifthere were differences before,
there cannot be said to be any now.
Yesterday the churches throughout the city were
crowded to overlooking, many persons attending in
order 70 hear what might be disseminated from the pull
nit in regard to the which had been naugurated.
While the dscourses Of some of the preachers made
direct and extended auson TO the great event in their
churches. it was referred to in the prayers and lessons
Of the day. Others doubtful Of the authenticity Of the
news abstained from any reference to the subject.
During the progress Of one of the Fourth-avenue
cars downtown, Capt Miller, with friend was
ouietly discussing the Affairs OF Government, when
their conversation was interrupted by gentlemanly-
looking person who attributed all the trouble TO the
I'D Black Republicans" Capt. Miller, who lie a
member Of the church, but nevertheless fighting man,
turned suddenly upon the individual and sad "Now,
look here Mr., you're a stranger 10 me, but if you
want to Join in conversation with me you must come
IL Of a
discovered that lie had arrived at bis destination.
On Saturday evening gentleman in the crowd that
gathered on PrpngHouse Square was disposed TO re.
ioce over the news, and expressed the opinion that it
was the best way to bring about settlement Set.
Element did you say my frendr responded sx-foosr
whose peculiarly speech indicated that he raised
somewhere in the vicinity of the Green Mountains,
will tell you what there is just one way TO get settle
ment provided this news is true and that ia by one
side or the other getting whipped" The cheers Of the
crowd showed how heartily the sentiment was re-
sponded to.
Three men, apparently laborers, who were alone
reading the dispatches they came, when information
came that Anderson had hauled down the American
Flag, were 20 affected that they wept.
As an evidence Of tie feeling among the representa-
tive men Of our city we viii state that Commodore
Vanderbilt informed reporter last night that no ap
plcation had been made TO him by the Government in
reference to his steamships; but he said, MY STEAM
SHIPS ARE AT The DISPOSAL OF The GOVERNMENT.
Among the military there is lively feeling, and nu-
merous plans on foot by individuals to organize
companies and regiments with the view Of offering
their services TO the Government. In this connection
the movement headed by ex.Alderman Wilson, noted
in another column will attract attention.
Mr.. WIN. G.. Weed Of the Burgess Corps Of Albany
has raised a company Of one hundred men in that city,
and on Saturday last teegraphed to the authorities at
Washington offering their services TO march at any
moment.
The report in the evening papers Of Saturday, that
the officers Of the Seventh Regiment were TO rave a
meeting on Saturday evening" with special reieretce
10 the present crisis without foundation IL may
be gratifying to the friends Of the Seventh to
know that they stand ready for action, matter Of
course, whenever they are called out.
On the ferry-boats between New.York and Brook
lyn the expression Of senimentby the thousands pass
ing and repatsng, slngularly emphatic and
unanimous. That the Government should be supported
and the Rebellion pat down. without regard TO its an
tecedenia was by common CONSENT foregone conclu
sop This feeling is not boiserous but earnest. Men
a,king for the enforcement Of the laws in every day
in times like these Such is the universal sentiment
" the nexorsble logic Of the events Of the day.
A sister of Gen. Beauregard Commander Of Charles
ton South Carolina, forces, is now in this city, Her
present residence ia at No. lG Union place. where she
has resided for sevesal months. Two of her sons
doing business in this city.
Last evening number Of gentlemen were standing
in front Of the Lafarge House Broadway discussing
public affairs and the from the seat Of war; when
stranger to the party up and joined in the con-
versaton. With vioen, oahs be denounced the North,
and heaped most opprobrous epithos upon the Govern
ment, beside indulgng in the hope that Major An
derson and his might be blown to h. and all the
id Black Republicans with them"
Having concluded his harangue q quiet man who
had been quiet listener to the discussion, confronted
the rebel" and remarkng In the calInest manner
that such language could not be used hereabous with
impunity drew back his fist and gave the fellow de-
liberaie blow on the jaw which suficed lay him at
length upon the pavement The Secesionst recovered
in moment, and springng TO his feet retrea,ed In
cautious manner meanwhile keeping his eye upon The
Of muscle, and looking If he expected repet.
ton of the Dose
WAR PREPARATIONS IN NETWORK.
During Saturday and Sunday the telegraphic newsso