Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-04-19

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surprising.
Judge Douglas and other leading Demo
rrats, who have heretofore favored peace
policy, now openly advocate the most decis-
i've measures, and ayow their readiness tn
sustain the government heartily and cners'
/ ically. Other opponents have coule forward
/ in tie same patriotic spirit, and the ieci'ns
is spreading. The traitors Of the North,who
have been uffilnting and cooperating with
the conspirators South, ought to be marked
as public enemies. They are responsible for
the belief. which is largely entertained in
the South. that at the first clash OF arms. the
/ Northern Democracy would enter the field
against the administration. They are re-
sponsihlc. also, for having aided this treason
able rebellion in other ways.
Although Sam Houston applied here
month ago tor assistance to sustain his legal
authority rs Governor Of Texas he has r.
Gently written, advising against sending
troops there. This change Of front needs
explanation. but in the mean time the policy
here cannot he altered to suit such caprlces.
The plan for provisioning Fort Sumter WAS
based upon the feet of unusual high tide in
Charleston harbor on the l0th, llth, and
18th, which would enable steam tugs to float
over the shoals, out of reach OF the rebel hut
terics on Morris lsladd The storm delayed
the vessels. and when they arrived it was too
late. The war ships were simply to lie out
side and protect the transports from the rebel
vessels that might be sent to stop their pas
sage OYER the shoals.
some have questioned the patriotism OF
Major Anderson for surrendering SO soon -
But the Administration has the most I'M
doubling confidence in his fidelity and cour-
age, and that he held out as long as possible.
lie was utterly out OF provisions, except a
little salt pork and is believed to have sur
rendered from sheer exhaustion. Passengers
who left Charleston late on Friday night, say
MAJOR Anderson's fire all through the day
averaged four and five guns minute. His
columbads shook houses to their foundations
six miles away.
Ssnator Chestnut spent several hours on
Thursday night, trying to persuade Major
Anderson to surrender or evacua,e. The pas
senscrs believe the Coniederatcs had several
killed and wounded
In view OF the forthcoming call for troops
by the President, the tone OF feeling in this
city is admirable. Secession clustered last
night, but covers tonight
WASHINGTON, II.
Snator Douglas called upon the President
tonight. They had an intcresiin. converse.
ton upon the condition Of the country. The
substance was, on the part of Mr.. Douglas.
that while he was unalterably opposed to the
administrator on all its political issues, he
ras prepared 10 sustain the President IN all
has Constitutional functions, 10 prescrre Me
Union and MAINTAIN the Government, and de-
frp1 rho EpJn,1I yoJ TH-,,r ,,
and prompt action ,eas necessary. The Cap
Hol Of our country ,cas IN danger and must
be defsnd,d al all hazards al any orpease Of
men and money. lie spoke of the present
and future without any reference to the past =.
Mr.. Lincoln was very much gratifed with
the interview.
PHILADELPHIA, 18th.
From present appearances the military
quota Of Pennsyvtn will soon be made up,
with many to spare. Companies are form
ing in almost every ward
The second regiment Of the Washington
Brigade of Germans is iull and the first rcgi-
ment is nearly full.
The National Guards have rendered their
services. and will be able to march with
1000 men.
BALTIMORE, 18th.
The Union feeling is strong this morning
Tie minute men organization, $500 strong
who have been drilling since election rs a
military organization. threw out the - Stars
and Strips this morning from their head
quarters with the motto The Union and
the Constitution.
The SURRENDER The War news his come
50 thick and last. that We frd it impossible
to give a continued history of it.
General Bcauregard demanded surrender
of Fort Sumter a. ID O'Clock, on Thurs
day afternoon. Maj Anderson declined to
surrender. At l clock on Frid y morning
the nineteen rebel batteries opcncl fire on
Fort Sumter. Maj. Anderson snrrend rel OH
Saturday noon, being obliged tn d. So from
exhaustion of his men. We shall coon have
report from Maj. Anders IN, and then all
the particulars will be known.
MI W.