The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-17

Ward Becehef-- Iincoia's Gall Tor Troops
The Excitement in Baitimsre--IIow the
News was Received, etc.
IScTnRsrs OF rsK suKRESpEx OF SUMTER.
A Charleston dispatch relates the following
incidents:
Major Anderson stated that he surrendered
his sword 20 General Reauregard, as the rep
resentattve of the Confederate Government
General Beauregard said he would not receive
IL from SO brave n man. He says Major An
derson made n staunch fight, and elevated
himself In the estimation OF every true Caro-
Hnian
During the FIRE. when Major Anderson's
sg-stan was shot away, a boat put OF from
Morris Island. carrying another American
lag for him TO fight undsr--a noteworthy in
stance OF the honor and chivalry OF the South
CSToiina seceders aad their admiration for
brave man.
Duriag the raging of the flames in Fort
Sumter, the officers and soldiers were Obliged
10 lay on their faces in the classmates TO pre-
vent sufocation.
Major Anderson expressed himself much
pleased that no lives had been sacrificed, and
says that 10 Providence alone is to be attribu-
ted the bloodless victory. He compliments
the hiring OF the Carolinians, and the large
number OF exploded shells lying around at
test their effeC tiyeaess.
The number OF soldiers Ia the fort was
about seventy. besides twenty-five workmeu,
who assisted at the guns His stock 0. pro.
visions was almost exhausted, however. He
would have been starved out In two more
days.
The entrance TO the fort is mined, and the
South Carolina officers who visited it after
the surrender were told 10 be careful on ac-
count OF the heat lest it should explode.
The scene IN the city after the raising of the
flag OF truce and the surrender is indescriba-
bic the people Were perfectly wild. Men on
horseback rode through the streets proclaim
ing the news, amid the greatest enthGs iasm
The forces of Major Anderson We're entirely
inadequate TO eHcctaally work the guns and
atteAd 10 the incidental requirements. 1t is
not 10 be wondered IT, under the circum-
stances that Fort Sumter surrendered. The
men were on duty thirty six hours, with balls
or shells striking the casemates and guns of
the fort cons family. Competent military men
state that the intense vibration or shock pro-
duced the brain and nervous system of
those in the vicinity is terribly exhausting
Al the siege of Sebastopoi the men who
worked the guns We're relieved every twenty
minutes and groomed with whskey and fan
mel to enable them to endure the conclusion
produced by The firing of their own guns and
the shock OF the euemys balls and shells
striking the fortificotion. The conclusion at
tending the firing of 4 colUlnbiad in the en-
closed casemate of a fort is said TO be terrible
In ontrast with the conduct OF the mac
tion of the war fleet, it is stated that an old
slave passed through the hottest fire, with a
sloop load of wool, on Friday evening, and
came safely to the city. Somebody told him
he would be killed in the attempt. "Cant
help dat" said he, - must go to de town to-
night. If anybody hurts dis chile or dis boat,
massa see him about it shuah." His sloop
received four shots.
Ii is reported that Major Anderson sent in
his resignation, to take effect on the inaugu-
ration Of the Lincoln Government, but no no.
tiee was taken of 1t.
The fort is burned into n mere shell not a
particle of wood work can be found. The guns
on one side of the parapet en- tirely dis
mounted. others split, while the gun car
riages are Knocked into spllnters.
Major Anderson says the accuracy of the
firing surprised him, and that if he had had
two hundred more men, one half would have
been killed for want of suitable protection
Major Anderson says it is preposterous to
fight such people. One of the officers in the
fort remarked that they had endeavored not
10 fire on exposed individuals. "Yes," said
Major Anderson, Il gave orders not TO sight
men, but 10 silence batteries"
Both men and officers We're begrirnmed with
smoke and powder. The batteries which
have done the most mischief are the Dahlgrel
battery, Stevens battery, and the rfied can
non.
AS regards harbor defence, the fort is Just
as good as ever. The ca semates are perfect,
the guns there in prime condition, and bear
on both sides. Major Anderson was obliged
to throw overheard a large quantity of pow
der to prevent explosion, and it was floating
around the fort to day.
One OF the aids carried brandy to Major An
derson in Il boat after the fire, and the latter
said 1t was very acceptable, as the men were
completely exhaust ted by their labors. L men
tion this 10 show the kind and chivalrous re-
lations between the officers.
Before going into action, Major Anderson
sent word by an aid OF General Beauregard 10
the Governor, thanking him for kind atten-
tions during the past TWO months, and very
solemnly said, Farewell, gentlemen. If we
do not meet again here, hope we shall meet
in a better world
The fort has been garrisoned by the Palmet-
10 Guards and put under command OF Lieu
tenant Colonel Ripley, who commanded Fort
Moultrie after the departure of Major Ander
son.
The city is resuming it's usual quiet Every
body IL exchanging congratulations over the
successful termination Of the fight; but sol
diers are itching for a hand to hand brush
The Confederate flag and the Palmetto flag
We're hoisted on separate spars simultaneous
y:
DIR. S. Wyiie Crawford, the surgeon at Fort
Sumter who was slightly wounded, is 2 son
OF tie Rev. DIR. Craw ford, of PHILADELPHIA
w Porcher Miles, OF arleston telegraphs
to Mrs. Doubleday, at Washing ton, that re-
port Of her husbands insanity is without
foundation. 1t Is believed that Capt. Double
day, who is a strong Republican, refused 10
obey Ms jor Anders ons command to surren-
der, and was consequentIy placed in irons.
WILL NORTH CAROLINA RESPOND,
The Wilmington Journal, of Monday, asks
and answers the ques ton.
viii Governor Ellis respond to Lincolns
demand for troops We do not pretend to
answer for Governor Ellis unless where we
knop his position, but IN this case we have no
hesitation in saying distinctly, No! Governor
Ellis will aot do so. Will he agree that troops
should pass Ireeiy from the North over the
soli OF North Carolina, 10 coerce our Southern
sterss Again we say-No! nerer
But again VIII the fifteen thousaf nd New
Workers, the five Thousand Massachusetters
the thirteen thousand Pennsyivanians, find
aid and comfort in passing our soil 10
erect IN abolition despotism not only over the
seeded States, but over rs too Can we
afford TO stand idle and see our friends crushed
out, knowing that we will be the next victims,
We must make common cause with the Sc
ceded States. If not, we are all wheiined in
common ruin
We think that the Governor ought imme-
diaiely to Issue his proclamation convening
the Legislature at the earliest possible mo-
Bsut. and that our people ought TO occupy
the Forts also, just as soon they can feel
that they can not only occupy but hold them :.
The Wilmington Herald displays similar
spirit, in commenting upon Lincoln's pro-
clamation:
Sons of North Carolina, does not your blood
boil within Jour veins when you think of be.
ing called upon TO assist la such a IN urderous
piotf Can we, will We, give him our aid o.
No, never! Although con tentions may have
arisen In our midst. and Ill feeling existed, it
Is now all baGishsd forever. We are nor all
one-with one feeling and one destiny The
cause OF South Carolina, or any other South
to the land Of our birth? Shall we assist our
friends, or shall we aid our enemies? We
wait not for answer. BY all that is good
noble and pure, we will defend, with our
lives. our property and our sacred honor, the
cause Of the South. Although the ''OId
North state has been slow TO move, she will
b quick TO strike death blow at any that
may attempt 10 cross her soil or her pro-
prty IN subiugating the South. With opened
arms ana extended hands we welcome all
YANKEE hireiings TO hospitable grave, that
may enter our midst for that purpose.
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