The weekly Butte record., 1861-04-27
Arrival of the Pony Express--Dates to
April 15th--Hostilities Commenced by
the SecessioniSts.
SACRAMENTO. Anri

| ioACRAMENTO, Aprll Zftn.
FoRT CHURCHILL, April oath, P. M.-The
Pony Express has just arrived with dispatch
es to the Union from ST. Louis to the night of
April 18th.
ST.. LOUIS, April 18th A. M.-After de-
mand by Gen. Beauregard for the surrender of
Fort Sumpter, Friday noon, and a refusal by
Major Anderson, an attack was made by the
Confederate army. Anderson replied by firing
at Fort Mouitrie and Morris Island. A brisk
cannonading was kept up on both sides that
afternoon. The walls OF Fort Sumpter were
much battered and breaches made. The shells
from Moultrie and Morris Island did much
execution. Two of Anderson's magazines ex-
ploded, being fired into by hot shell. There
was great excitement at Charleston, and the
wharves were literally lined with people,
| United States ships were in the ofing too late
TO get over the bar, the tide ebbng. The root
of the barracks were in sheet of flames
Eleven shots from Sumpter penetrated the
floating battery below the water line. Shots
from Sumpter also knocked over the chimDeys
of officers quarters in Fort Moultrle. Ander
son threw out raft, towed with men, to pass
up buckets of water to extinguish the fire. The
vessels in the harbor tried to engage Morris
| Island aud were driven back Three of Sump-
ter's bal bett guns were dismounted. No one
killed up to six o'clock on Saturday morning.
On the afternoon of April 18th, the Federal
flag, after being hauled down, was again hoist
ed over Sumpter.
Porcher Miles went with flag Of truce to
Fort Sumpter the Federal flag was drawn
down bv Anderson and flag of truce run up.
Beaurgard went to Fort Sumpter, and also
three fire companies to quench the fire before
it reached the Magazine.
The firing ceased at half past one O'Clock,
p. NJ on the 18th. An unconditional surren-
der was made after the flag staff was shot over.
Beauregard sent Wigfall. with a flag to offer
assistance to put out the fire.
Anderson said he had just displayed the
white flag but the barracks had not stopped
firing
Several of Beauregards staff came over and
stipulated for an unconditional surrender, sub
ject to Beauregard's terms. Negotiations were
completed on the morning of the 18th, for
Anderson's command to evacuate on the morn
ing of April 14th on the war vessels off the
harbor.
Five of Anderson's men were wounded one,
thought mortally. After the surrender, a boat
was sent from a ship outside to Morris Island.
requesting permission for vessel to enter and
take off Andersons command.
Anderson's surrender was caused by the
destruction of the quarters in the barra cks.-
There was no hope of reinforcements. The
feet layby thirty hours, but could not help
Anderson. Everything about Sumpter is in
ruins but the easements.
Anderson left on the night of the 14th on
the steamer Isabel for New York.
In reply to the Virginia Commissioners,
President Lincoln says, if it be true that Fort
Sumpter has been assaulted, as reported, he
shall cause the U. S. Mails to be withdrawn
from seeded States and shall adhere to the
policy expressed in his inaugural. He shall
not attempt to collect duties, but shall retain
the forts, and all Government property, if pos
sble and repel force by force.
Dispatches of April l4th. from Washington,
give the proclamation Of President Lincoln,
calling out $4,000 militia from the several
States to suppress rebellion and execute the
laws. He appeals to all loyal citizens to aid
in an effort to maintain the integrity of the
National Union and commands persons form
ing combinations against the FeBeral Govern
meEt in Southern states to disperse within
twenty days. He convenes both Houses of
Congress on the 4th OF July, to determine upon
measures which the public interest demands
In the Richmond Convention, on Saturday
Carlisle and Early deprecated the action of
South Carolina firing into Sumpter, expressing
their devotion to the stars and stripes.
Governor Pickens sent a dispatch to the
Convention, giving an account Of the fire on
Sampler, expressing hope of success, and
asking what Virginia would do
The news Of the fight and surrender of
Fort Sumpter creates tremendous sensation
throughout the country.
Pennsylvania can send 100000 men, and is
ready with 10000.
Gov Yates, of Illinois, calls the Legislature
together.
Gen. Carrington of Ohio, and 80, 1000 militia
are ready and more mastering.
New York regiments were volunteering in
the efforts making to concentrate formidable
military force around Washington in case of
emergency. Private information is received
at Washington of plots made elsewhere to seize
the public property. Precautionary movements
will be taken to prevent it. The roads and
avenues to Washington are being wached. A
meeting was held at Alexandria, Va April 13,
to resist Northern aggression. At Baltimore,
the Union feeling was actively displayed and
sccessionists driven from the streets for wearing
cockades A reported seizure Of the Delaware
CduStS SOilc tAClttlIcUt dl i Iiidutlpllid OCU-
ator Douglas called on President Lincoln last
night and had an interesting conversation on
the condition of The country. The substance of
it was, that while Mr.. Douglas was unalterably
opposed to the Administration on all political
issues. he was prepared to sustain the Presi-
dent in all Constitutional attempts to preserve
the Union, maintain the Government and de-
fend the Federal capital. He thinks prompt
action is necessary and the country must be
protected at all hazards and at any expense
Advices from Montgomery indicate that the
Confederate Congress will at once declare war
against the United States. A distinction will
be made between alien friends and alien foes
The steamer Fulton arrived at New York this
morning from Southampton. The news is
unimportant.
The n. Y. Herald's correspondent from
Charleston, says, Anderson saluted the flag
formed his company on the parade ground and
marched out on the wharf to the tune of Yam
kee Doodle. During the salute, pile of car
tridges burst in the easements. Two men were
killed and four wounded. One was buried in
the fort with military honors, and the other is
to be buried by Carolnans.
The fort was burnt to shell. The guns on
one side Of of the barbette are entirely dis
mounted Others split. Gun carriages are split
to spliDters. Sumpter has been garrisoned
by the Palmetto Guards. A fire again broke
out in the ruins of the fort, and engines were