Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1861-01-19
TIE STAR OF THE WEST.

CHARLESTON, Jan. Q
The steamer Star Of the W,s.. in endeavUriIg
to enter our harbor, about daylight this morning,
was opened upon by tie garrison on Morris Island,
and also by Fort MOul;rie. The steamer pu, about
and went to sea l haze not been able to learn
whesher the steamer any person oh board was
injured. The belief is that no injury was sus-
tainel
Fort Sumptey did not respond. Lieut. Hall, of
Fort Sumpter, came over to tie ci!j, about IL
o'clock, with Aag Of truce. lie repaired to the
quarters Of the Governor followed ry - crowd oS
citizens. lie was in secret communication with
the Governor and Council for two hours. a: >
o'clock he was seat in carriage with tho Cover
nors aids to the wharf, and returned to Fort
Sumpter. The object Of his mission is not known.
Ii is supposed that it relates to the Star Of the
West.
The people are greatly excited, There were nc
demonsrations against Lieut.. Hail, though there
was great curiosity 10 know what he came for.
AUGUSTA, Ca, Jan. 10.
The Charleston Courier of to-day, Gays, about
half past o'clock yesterday morning, the steam.
er Gen. Clinch discovered the steamer SEar Of the
West, and signalized the Battery Morris Island
As soon as the signals were seen by those on
guard there, Morris Island was aotir with men at
their posts before orders could be given to prepare
for action. They remained in anxious suspense,
but ready for what they believed was sure to come
ia volley from Fort Sumpter. The Star of the
West rounded ,he point, and took the Ship chan
mel inside the bar and proceeded straight forward
until opposite Morris Island, about three quarters
of mile from the batteries; ball was then fred
athwart the bows of the steamer. The Star Of Ihe
West displayed the Stars aud Stripes.
As soon as the flag was uniurled, ;he forIifca-
ton iired succession Of heavy shots. The vessel
continued on her course with increased speed but
two shots taking effect upon her she concluded to
retire. Fort Moutrie fred few shots at her, but
she was ont of range. Fort Sumpter made no
demonstration.
THE HosTIuTiEs AT CuARLEsToK.
CHARLESTON, Jan. Q.
About IL o'clock this morning, boat from Fort
Sumpter, bearing Lieut.. Halt, with white flag,
approached the city,
Lieut.. Hall had an interview with Gov. Pick
eus and was Afterwards escorted to Ills boat and
re-embarked for Fort Sumpter.
The communication from Major Anderson is as
follows
TO His EnceHency, lie Governor cf S0mh Car
oiiHa:
SIR Two of your batteries fred this morning
on an unarmed vessel bearing the flag of my Gov
ernmeut. As have not been notified that war
has been declared by South Carolina against the
United States, cannot but think this hostile
act committed without your sanction or authority.
Under that hope refrain from opening FIRE on
your 5ltteries have the honor, therefore, re-
spectfully to ask whether the above mentioned act
ono which believe without parallel in the histo-
ry of our country or Of any other civilized govern
uent--was committed ia obedience to your ia
structons, and notify you that, il il is not dis
aimed, regard il as an act Of war, aud shall
not after reasonable time for the return Of my