Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-17
BY THR LA1RRT MAILN.

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TIER Partisuiats sf ne capfure ef Fert
Tolssrnms 70 the New York papers from
Charleston, ON the 14th, says AZ
The last act IN the drama Of Fort Sumter
has been concluded. Major Anderson has
evacuated, end, with his command, departed
by the steamer label from the harbor. He
saluted his flag, and the company, then
forming on the parade ground, marched out
upon the wharf, with dram and ffe, playing
"Ysnkee Doodle
During the salute o Pte Of cartridges
burst in one Of the easements, killing two
men and wounding four Others. One was
buried in the fort with military honora
The other will be buried by the soldiers Of
South Carolina. r... r-,r.-t- -
The two wounded men were brought 10
the city, where they are receiving the best
surgical attentions.
The others went in the steamer. i'
II is not definitely known whether Major
Anderson will 60 70 new York in the Isabel
or a man-of-War; but 1t Is supposed the for.
mer, as he is said to be highly ineensed
against the United States officers for not
coming to his assistance during the Gre, in
response to frequent signals of distress. -
The Isabel was furnished at his own re.
quest. - ~
The people are equally indignant here,
and say it is the most cowardly act ever per-
petrated. They might have even made the
attempt to aid him.
In contrast with this, an old slave passed
through the hottest FIRE, with a sloop load Of
wood, on Friday evening, and came safely 70
the city. Somebody told him he would be
| killed in the attempt. "Can't help dat"
said he, must 20 TO de town tonight. If
any body hurt dis chile or dis boat, massa
see him about it shuah." His sloop received
four ehOts.
It is reported here that Msjer Anderson
sent in his resignation, to take effect on the
Inauguration of the Lincoln Government
but no notice was taken of it.
The news received from Washington to-
night, states that Major Anderson strongly
expected treachery. The idea is proposter-
| Gus.
The Fort is burned into mere shell; not
a particle of woodwork can be found. The
| guns on one side of the parapet are entirely
dismounted, others split while the gun car
risges are knocked into splinters.
Major Anderson says the occurring of the
firing surprised him, and that if he had 200
more men, one half would have been killed
for want Of suitable protection.
When Colonel Chestnut, Aid of General
| Beauregard, went to offer assistance, after
the fire, he says the fort was like an oven,
and he could hardly breathe. It was so hot
that Major Anderson received him in one of
the casemates, Inquiry being made how
many were killed, he said None.p Chow
many on your side 2" "None," was the re-
sponse. Thank Cod" replied Major An
deTson, "there has been higher Power over
u.s. =,
Major Anderson says it is preposterous to
| fight such o people. One Of the officers in
the fort remarked that they had endeavored
not to FIRE on exposed individuals. "Yes, y
said Major Anderson, "I gave orders not to
sight men, but to silence batteries"
Both officers and men were begrimmed
with smoke and powder.
The batteries which have done the most
mischief are the Dahlgren battery, Stevens
battery, and the rifled cannon. - M
| The fort was set on fire three times with
| hot shot on Friday, but was extinguished
On Saturday it was again in flames, and
then beyond control. After the fire ceased
the Surgeon General of the State troops
went down and offered his personal services
to aid the wounded.
AS regards harbor defense, the fort is Just
as good as ever. The casemates are perfect
the guns there in prime condition, and beai
| on both sides. .......
Msjor Anderson was obliged to throw
overheard large quantity of powder, tc
preventexplosion, and it was floating around
the fort to day. -l
One of the Aids carried brandy 20 Major
Anderson, in a boat, after the FIRE, and tht
latter said it was very acceptable, as the mer
were completely exhausted by their labors
l mention this to show the kind and chival
r0us relations between the officers.
Before going into action Major Anderson
sent word by an aid of Gen. Beauregard tC
the Governor, thanking him for kind atten
tions during the past two months, and very
solemnly said, Farewell, gentlemen; if W,
do not meet again here, hope we shall NEE
in a better world" .r
Just before the demand for the evacuation
he received o letter from his wife, informin
him of the Herald reports that the demant
would be made. He was much surprised
but more so when the fact was verified thre
minutes afterWard.
The fort has been garrisoned by the Pal
metto Guards, and put under command O
Lieutenant Colonel Ripley, who commando,
Fort Moultre after the departure of Majo
4 Anderson.
The Majors feelings were spared in ever,
respect and no person, except authorized
aids, allowed inside. The harbor is full O
boats sailing around the fort, but no partie
without business are permitted to land.
Special dispatches tonight state that Mr.
Lincoln has called for rs, 900 volunteers. TIL
people think there is great deal of blui
about it.
The city is resuming its usual quiet
Every body is exchanging cOngratulatiou
over the successful termination of the fight
but soldiers are itching for a hand to- ham
brush. - 81 ..-... ~.
The Confederate flag and the Palmettc
flag were hOisted on separate sPars stimuli
taneously. .-...... s.'.-.. '. ..
It is believed that blockade has beel
finally established. ..-. -,s ri.