The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-19
Plans for the Reinforcement Of Fort
Sumter.
Correspondence of the N. Y. Advertiser.
WAsHINGToN, March, S.

Rumors Of the resignation Of Major
Anderson have been extensively circula-
ted here. This arose probably from an
article published in the Savannah MeUs.
but at the headquarters no such inform
alton has ever been intimated. One
thing is certain, that Fort Sumter will be
reinforced within few days, but the
plan by which it is to be accomplished
is not at present known. While in con-
conversation day or two since with one
who should know something Of the
movements of the Navy Department, he
said tnat it had been in contemplation to
reinforce Major Anderson as follows:
One of the small war steamers at the
Brooklyn navy yard was to be dispatch
ed from that point in the early part of
the week, and keep away from the land
until given time, when body ftroops.
taken from Governors Island, would be
put on board of a steamer under cover of
the night this vessel was to sail the day
previous to the departure of one Of the
Charleston steamers. The war vessel
now being near the coast, was to meet
the transport, and when the Charleston
steamer should heave in sight she was to
be stopped, and the troops put on board
Of her, the transport steamer not to re-
turn to New York for at least one week
from the time of her sailing. This was
to be done to prevent the press or spies
giving any information as to passengers
on board. The vessel was to be run in
to Charleston hsrbor as usual, flying the
Palmetto flag, aud, passing the forts,
would land in safety the troops at Sum-
ter, and then the cargo, which consists
principally of provisions. could be taken
charge Of by the authorities of the Uni
ted States, after which the steamer would
be allowed to depart much to the chagrin
of the Charlestonians. But on reason
ing on this plan it was decided not to
act upon it at once, but to take up sever
al other propositions which have been
received from various sources. Some
are from private individuals whose stan
ding in the community entities them to
some considerable respect and atten.
ton.
Several prominent citizens Of New
York have offered to reinforce the fort
with n zen and provisions at all hazards,
provided the Government will pay for
the vessel il lost or sunk under the guns
of South Carolina.
Another prominent plan discussed has
been to land troops in the small boats Of
one Of the war ships, say the Brooklyn.
With a propitious night it was suggested
that from one to two hundred men and
provision for them could be landed with
out any risk, as dark night would Gov
or their ingress, and muffled oars would
propel them to fort Sumter, and the boats
could return 10 the ship unnoticed
This plan was probably the most FEAST
BILE presented. but as the Brooklyn is off
Fort PickeEs. she could not be removed
without suspicion. and of course the
guards would be increased, and the
guard boats would not allow anything to
pass them without alarming the various
garrisons.
Several other propositions were dis.
sussed. but, at the time. no decision was
arrived at as to which Of them should be
adopted. Some were in favor of the first.
out objections were raised on the ground
hat the seizure Of 50 much private prop.
.rty 1.-THE provisional would cause an un-
iue feeling Of resentment, and would
Immediately lead to results which would
in bloodshed. All the gun
boats are awaiting orders. and quite y
number are now reported as being ready
or service.