The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-04-18

The Hines Washington eo~Irospcnaent
says the War Department is engaged in cal
c~ulating the quota of troops in each State
New York will be entitled to ten regiments.
No detailed policy relative to the closing
of Southern ports is yet settled, but arrange
ments are making to cut off all communica-
tons by sea.
Scott is yet secretly ut work calculating
the disposition of the force. The Admins
tration has reliable information that the Con-
fcderato States propose. after reducing Sum-
ter, to march on Washington with 10000
men,. Several additional companies Of reg.
ulars are ordered to Washington.
The Express Washington dispatch gives
a rumor that General Scott had resigned,
because his advice against reinforcing Fort
Sumter was ~disregarded,
The Worlds Washington correspondent
says detachments Of cavalry are stationed
outside the Capitol, and two volunteer com
panies are in the Capitol, one at the Post
Office Department, and one at the Patent
Office. Two officers of New York regimens,
have rendered their commands.
The present indication: are that Shutter
will be rctaken at all hazards.
The New York Herald's special dispatch
from Charleston says: Anderson saluted his
flag, formed his command on the parade
ground, and marched out on the wharf, the
drum and fife playing Yankee Doodle. Du-
ring the salute Q pile OF cartridges burst in
one of the classmates, killing two, and woun-
ding four. One was buried in the fort with
military honors. The other WILDE buried by
the Carolinians.
The wounded men will be taken to Char.
lesion.
The fort was burned to a mere shell.
The guns on one side of the parapet are
entirely demolished and others split, and
the gun carriages knocked to splintcrs.
Anderson is reported to have ordered not
to sight the men, but to silence the batteries.
Sumter has been garrisoncd BY the Palmot.
to Guards, under the command Of Colonel
Ripley,
Tie FIRE has again broken out in the ruins
of the fort and the engines have been sent
down.
CHARLESTON, Monday, April Is.
The alarm was given last night and early
this morning by heavy booming of guns to
seward. At first it was thought an attempt
was making by the Federal troops to land at
Stono, but | learn from parties thence that
the suppositiOn was incorrect.
The Isabel is taking in provisions.
More engines have been sent to Sumter
The fire has been ~extinguished, and it is ne
cessary to cool of the magazines. These
are very hot, and they are afraid to open
them, lest they explode BY ventilation; one
hundred and twenty barrels Of powder are
yet in the magazines.
A general order Of General Brauregard
was issued on Sunday to the Confederate
troops. lie orders that Major Anderson be
allowed TO evacuate on the SAINT terms he
asked before the surrender. General B.
compliments the troops Of the Confcderacy
for their bravery, for the brilliant success
which attended the hardshipg and priyations
in reducing the stronghold in the harbor.-
He Gays the feat Of Arms was very great;
compliments thegallant defenders ofSumter;
says they only executed tho orders of their
Government, and concludes BY ordering the
return Of shots fred.
The city is uncxcited.
1t was rumored a salute was fred in honor
Of the British Consul, and that Great Britain
had acknowledged our independence.
A salute was fred when Major Anderson
left the Isabel TO go aboard the Baltic. He
and his command are on their way home
Captain Foster sent note to the city, ad-
dressed TO his wife, saying he would meet her
in New York on Thursday. There are many
small boats, which remain with the feet out
side. All have muffled oars and oarlocks.
Great curiosity is manifested to know how
the horses on board will be used.
The fort is occupied by two companies-
the Palmetto Guards and Captain Halloway's
company. There is no officer of high grade
in charge. Major Ripley will probably be
stationed there.
WorkmCn are busy cleaning away the
wreck Of the burnt quarters at Sumter.
Companies are encamped all around the
city. A land attack is prayed for; C%arolini-
ans want to have a mortality list in the next
engagement. Eight thousand six hundred
men are now under r
The news Of North Carolina Selling her
forts ia received with great delight. The
news from Virginia is considered hopeful.
MONTGOMERY, Tuesday, April l6.
Prominent gentlemen in Virginia telc.
graphed TO Montguis'ry that Virginia will
probably secede tomorrow.
General Pillow has just arrived to offer
jeff o division of Tennessee troops.
Every body is delighted with the encOurs
ging news from Virginia,
Yicc-President Stephens has arrived.
It's said Virginia will unite with the Con.
federacy.
President DAVIS will vacate his seat ct
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