Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16
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Details Of the Evacuation Of
Fort Sunteri
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The Border States Nov
ing Out of the Unionl
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Latest News from all Quarters.


CHARLESTON, April l4.-The steamer Nash
. Vile, from New York, arrived here at 3 o'clocl
on Saturday morning.
An eyewitness OF the firing on Friday nigh
says 1t was terrifcally grand, and reached ii
climax at III O'Clock at night, when the sky wa
overcast by rain clouds. The streets were filet
. with people nearly all night; also covering
house tops, shipping, and every available place
Towards morning the FIRE diminished; a few
random shots ovly were fired, and were replied
to occasionally by Fort Sumter.
When the fire and smoke were first seen H.
) suing from Fort Sumter, 1t was supposed to be
only ruse.
Vessels were in the ofing, apparently block
aiding the port, as they remained quietly at an
chlr.
Every one anxiously waited to see what the
vessels would do, and fully expected that the
engagement would become general At 10 A.
NJ Sumter was plainly seen to be on fre, the
flames bursting through the roofs of houses
within 1t. At this time Maj. Anderson scarcely
fred shot, while bomb shells and grape
scattered like hail over him and drove the SOL
ders under cover. The iron battery at Cum
mings' Point, only / 800 yards from Sumter,
kept up q continuous FIRE from It's riled cannon. /.
The fire from the Floating Battery and Moul-
trie was regular and accurate. The land bat
terry was scarcely injured by the weak FIRE kept
up by Anderson Scarcely a missile from this
battery missed Sumter. The Floating Battery
proved impenetrable. Every shot from il told
on Sumter.
CHARLESTON, April l5.-Shells from the NOR.
tars OF Mount Pleasant battery were thrown with
great precision. While Sumter was on FIRE,
Anderson was Obliged to cease his ceuponading
to direct all his efforts to put il out. Twice he
succeeded, and to do this bis men had to 70 out.
side the walls and pass water through the port
holes, being exposed to terrific FIRE This was
not resorted to till the Fort was on FIRE for the
third time, and the flames had increased to an
alarming extent. Alter a few moments he or.
dered them to shut the batteries, as the smoke
was too thick TO work them. At noon the flames
burst from every part, and destruction seemed
complete. sU tI.. II.
The alarm was given last night and early this
morning by heavy booming Of guns to seaward.
AT first 1t was thought an attempt vas making
by the federal troops to land ut Stona, but |
learn from parties there that the supposition
was incorrect.
The Isabel is taking in provisions.
More engines have been sent to Sumter
The fire has been extingushed, but ii IL neces-
sary to cool offthe magazines. These are very
hot, and they are afraid to open them, lest they
explode by ventilation. 100 bbls. Of powder is
yet in the magazine. -
A general order of Gen. Beauregard was Is.
sued Sunday, to the Confederate troops. He
orders that Maj, Anderson be allowed to evac,
nate on the same terms he asked before the
surrender. r. tJt. - .ta
Gen. Beauregard compliments the troops Of
The Confederacy for their bravery, for the bril-
liant success which attended the hardships and
privations in reducing the stronghold In the
harbor. ~ t
He says the feat of arms was very great.
He compliments the gallant defenders Of Fort
sumter; says they only executed the orders of
their Government; and concludes BY ordering
the return of shots fred
The city is unexcited.
1t was rumored that salute was fred In
honor Of the British Consul, and that Great
Britain had acknowledged our independence.
The salute was fred when Mai. Anderson left
the Isabel to 90 aboard the Baltic. He and his
command are on their way home.
Capt. Foster sent a note to the city, address.
ed to his wife, saying he would meet her in New
York on Thursday.
There are many small boats which remain
With the feet outside. All have muffled oars
and oar.locks.
Great curiosity is manifested to know how the
horses on board will beused.
The fort is occupied by two comprehensive
Palmetto Guards and Capt. Halloway's compa-
ny. There is no officer Of high grade in charge.
Maj. Ripley will probably be stationed there.
Workmen are busy clearing away the wreck
OF the burnt quarters at Fort Sumter. Compa.
MES are encamped all around the city. A land
attack Is prayed for. The Carolinians want to
have mortality list In the next engagement.
o,0O0 men are now under arms.
The news of North Carolina seizing her forts
Is received with great delight. "a
The news from Virginia is considered hope
full
CHARLEsroN, April 15-Anderson is on board
the Isabel. He leaves tonight to 60 on the
Baltic. He expressed regret at the desMuc-
tlon Of property.
Doubleday fred the first gun from Sumter
All the men look healthy and well-fed.
He complimented the firing Of Stevens Iron
Battery, but did not think much of the others.
The walls of the Fort are not much damaged,
aud except in appearance, are as strong as ever.
Anderson said be expected aid from the Carroll
mans to put out the hre. He was surprised that
| 40 blood was shed. II was the best evidence
Of skillful engineering.
IL is not believed here that the feet will pre-.
vent iDgress or egress to the barbor. sl s
II is reported British brig was prevented
comlngfn.
Anderson evacuated with the hon ors Of war
The American flag was brought down with a
salute of SO guns.
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