Litchfield enquirer., 1861-04-18
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the crowd was swelled to thousands, and shouts rent the air and the widest joy was manifested. Visitors reported that Major Anderson sur rendered because his quarters and barracks were destroyed, and he had no hope of endorsements. The New York Heralds dispatch said: During the conaagration, Gen. Beauregard sent boat to Major Anderson, with offers of as- sistance, the bearers being Colonels W. P. Miles, and Roger Pryor, of Virginia, and Lee. But be- fore it reached him flag of truce had been rais- ed, another boat then put off, containing ex-Goy. Manning, Major D. R. Jones, and Col. Charles AIlston, to arrange theterms of surrender, which were the same as those offered on the 11th inst. These were official. They stated that all proper facilities would be afforded for the removal of Major Anderson and his command, together with the company arms and property, and all private property, to any post in the United States he l might select, The terms were not, therefore, unconditional.
 l Major Anderson stated that he surrendered his sword to Gen. Beauregard as the representa- tive of the Confederate government. Gen. Beau regard said he would not receive it from so brave man. He said Major Anderson made staunch 1 fight, and elevated himself in the estimation of every true Carolinian.
 The scene in the city after the raising of the flag of truce and the surrender is indescrbable; the people were perfectly wild. Men on horse back rode through the streets proclaiming tho news, amid the greatest enthusiasm Several fire companies were immediately sent down to Fort Sumter to put out the fire, and any amount of assistance was offered. | Six vessels are reported of the bar, but the utmost indignation is expressed against them for not coming to the assistance of Major Anderson when he made signals of distress. The soldiers on Morris Island jumped on the guns every shot they received from Fort Sumter while thus disabled, and gave three cheers for Major Anderson and groans for the fleet.
 The flames have destroyed everything. Both officers and soldiers were obliged to lay on their faces in the easements to prevent suffocation.- The explosions heard in the city were from small piles of shell, which ignited from the heat
 The effect of the shot upon the fort was tre- mendous Tho walls were battered in hundreds of places; but no breach was made.
 Major Anderson expressed himself much pleased that no lives had been sacrificed, and the bloodless victory. Hecompliments the firing of the Carolinians, and the large number of ex- ploded shells lying around attests their effective ness.
 The number of soldiers in the fort was about seventy, besides twenty-five workmen, who as- l sisted at the guns. His stock of provisions was almost exhausted, however. He would have been starved out in two days
 l The entrance to the fort is mined and the off cers were told to be careful even after the sur render, On account of the heat, lest it should ex plodc.
 A boat from the outside communicated with General Simons in command of the forces at Morris Island, and requested that one steamer be allowed to enter the port to take away Major Anderson and his command.
 Simons replied if no l.os:iliies were attempted
 turing the night, and no effort made to reinforce or retake Sumter, he would give an answer at g o'clock, on Sunday morning.
 One correspondent accompanied the officers on 3eaurcgard's staff, their visit to Fort Sumter. None but officers were allowed to land however. 1 The: went down in steamer, and carried three fire engines for the purpose of extinguishing the ! James. The fire had, However, been previously ,xtnguished by the cxertions of Major Ander- son and his men.
 l Major Anderson evacuated tho fort with his command at 0 clock, on Sunday morning, and | departed by the steamer Isabel for New York; iIe saluted his flag. and the company, then form
 ng on the parade ground, marched out upon the wharf, with drum and f.e playing "Yankee Doodle y
 ] During the salute pile of cartridges burst in one of the casemates, killing two men and wound l ing four others. One was buried in the fort with military honors. The other will be buried by posed to be the only men killed during the affair FROM WASHINGTON. | SATURDAYS DISPATCHES. | The war news from Charleston throws the capitol into state of terrible excitement. Noth- | ng else was talked of. The Cabinet was in ses sion last night, till very late hour ard resumed 1 its sitting at an early hour this morning. It's proceedings of course are secret. The Presi- dent is calm. He accepts the fact that the war has begun. and is ready for all emergencies | The country may rely upon the Administration for the full preservation of the honor of the government.
 1 The preparations for the defence of the capi- tol are progressing vigorously. Volunteers are ! continually sworn in. and the p 'triotc enthusi- asm of the people is beyond all praise. | It is clear, from the tone of the members of the Cabinet now. that war will be prosecuted with all the vigor possible, and that Federal money will be made to flow like water The President and Cabinet are now making more vigorous effort than ever in regard to Fort Pick ens, which, it is expected, will be the next point of attack and which will be defended to the last extremity.
 l Information from what is deemed reliable sources were received last night to the effect that the seccssionsts of Delaware whose head quarters were reported to be in Virginia, are about to make sudden attack upon Fort Dela- ware opposite Delaware City. for which they were prepared last month. Immediate steps were taken by the Secretary of War to prevent l the consummation of the plot. PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS, The laws of the United States have 1 been for some time past, and are now, opposed, and their execution obstructed in the States of South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana !