Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-12

ter of the volunteer militia Of the District of
Columbia, are mastering to-day for inspee-
ton, the order having been issued from the
Government headquarters last night. Sew
eral days ago the company officers were direc-
ted to Immediately report the number of ef-
fective men. This unexpected movement has
given rise to many surmises, especially as re-
ports prevail, believed to be correct, that
immediate service.
Much excitement everywhere exists, height
ened il great degree by bogus dispatches,
professadly from Charleston, of stirring bat
tie in he vicinity of Fort Sumpter.
There is no doubt that the military move
ments here in progress are connected with
precautionary measures for the defense of the
Capital from an apprehended attack from
the South.
TIE federal forces at Washington are to be-
strengthened this week by at least one addi
tiond artillery company.
Especial dispatches to the n Y. Heraldl
NEW ORLEANS, April 9.-The Cabinet at
Montgomery has called on each of the Con-
fede>ate States for 5000 troops, except Flor
ida, 500.
The Commissioners to Washington have
annsuneed their intention to return imne-
diately.
CHARLESTON, Eve, April 9.-Lieut Tai
bot was detained at Florence, and lost II
hours Permission was refused for provis-
ion ship to enter the port. Martial law was
expected to be proclaimed.
The Commissioners at Washington have
telegraphed to Gov. Pickens that war is in-
evitable.
WILMINGTON, n. C., April 9.-Charleston
advices produce intense excitement.
CHARLESTON, April 9, P. M.-Prodigious
preparations are progressing. Wigfall is
serving as a common soldier. No war yes
sels are outside so far as known.
Especial dispatch to the Evening Postl
WASHINGTON, April lot is now certain
that the Government has fully determined to
reinforce Maj. Anderson's command at all
hazards learn upon competent authority
that the plan adopted for the relief of Fort
Sumpter is substantially as follows In case
of necessity supplies are to be thrown into
Sumpter by means of a nmuber of small
boats, which, presenting smaller and more
scattered marks for the cannon Of the rebels
will perhaps save unnecessary bloodshed. The
Government has chartered a number of small
schooners and other crafts, which have been
filed with sand bags. That these form part
of the Charleston expedition appears proba-
bic from the fact that the charter does not
bind them to go further south than Savannah.
These schooners filed with sand bags will
sail in, bearing boats on the side towards Fort
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tirely protected from the guns of the rebels
by the wall-likc sides and solid contents of the
larger vessels.
This plan will be adopted only in the event
that the Charlestonians fire upon the small
steamers loaded with provisions that are first
| sent in. In that case, of course, the Fort
will receive not only provisions but men, and
the plan above detailed is an admirable one by
which to throw any requisite force into the
fort without any probability Of seroius loss.
/ The men-of-war are to steam in and hold
| themselves in readiness to check any attempt
/ to intercept the boats by armed vessels, also
4 to keep the neighborhood of Sumpter as clear
as possible from assauting parties, who can
be easily dealt with by shells from the steam
ers, thus leaving Major Anderson and his men
at leisure to. receive reinforcemcnts, and, ii
need be, deal with Forts Moultrie and John
/ son, which he can Silence without much loss
: of time.
:. The plan has been thoroughly considered
and as all the leaders are men. Of skill and
/ courage, success. is certain, without much. il
/ any, loss of. life. tits quite possible that
] unforeseen contingencies may cause an altera-
I ton of the programme, bat tits certain that
i the plan above detailed has received commen'
dation in high quarters. ard it appears feasa
bic.
k.s :. Special dispatch to the Herald
4 CfIAELEsr6N, April 9.-The floating bat
terry was towed into position between Sui
livans Island and Fort Sumter.
r The fleet is not yet in sight, but it is ex
pected off Stona tonight.
CHARLESTON, April lO.-A battle is hourly
! expected. Fort Sumter will be attacked with
out waiting for the abolition feet.
+ PHILADELPHIA, April 10 Dispatches from
Washington, state that the sloop of wal
jamestown and the frigate ST. Lawrence, now
at the navy yard here, are to be fitted out
for sea.
New YoRx, ApriI lO.-Tberc is report
here that jeff Davis has telegraphed tc
Charleston rot to FIRE on any vessel entering
the harbor for the purpose of supplying Fort
Sumter with provisions
The brig Perry will be ready for sea in G
few days.
The work on the Wabash and Savannah
goes on briskly.
/ It is rumorcd that the steamer Vanderbilt
has been sold to the Southern Confederacy.
Special dispatch to the Commercial
WASHINGTON, April lO.-The President
has ordered two of tho most efficient voun
teer companies into service. Guards are to b(
detailed from them to protect the public
buildings
Another battery of light artillery arrived
ty day to replace those Withdrawn.
Those best informed in the government pol
icy give no crcdence to the report that there
will be fight in Charleston harbor, and de
clare that Sumter is to be evacuated.
WASHINGTON, April 10 Reliable infor-
nation state that the rumor that Capt Am
pudia was marching on Brownsville is false.
CHARLESTON, April 1O-The Convention
adjourned, subject to call of the President
The Convention passed resolution approx
ing Gen. Twigg's behavior.
A thousand troops were sent to the fortif-
cation to day.
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