The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-20

TO the last.
We feel hare that We still have Govern.
ment-a fact that thn Montgomery eeBspira
tors will be made painfully aware Of 10 tho
course Of the coming six wesks. A draft Oh
Fairfield for . company Of one hundred men
and upwards would be quickly honored for
the defence Of the old flag.
Let the traitors howl over the surrender Of
Sumter. Theirs 10 an Internal joy over our
country's Disgrace. The day Of swift retri-
button will como. HAWKEYE.
Arrival Of Major Anders0n-.Statement Of
Capt. Doubleday.
New YORK April Is.
Major Anderson landed at the Battery and was
received by m immense crowd. His carriage
surrounded by the people, who expressed, in cheers
and other demonstrations their congratulations, and
he was followed by m immense throng through
Broadway to the Brcvoort House, where he joined
bis wife
The following il digest Of Captain Doubleday
statement The demand TO surrender Sumter
made on the tn and refused, not only by Anderson
but by the unanimous voice of his command. On
Friday morning at o'clock, the rebels sent word
that ire would be opened in IN hour and at 4 o.
clock FIRE was opened on from every direction
including hidden battery. Fire opened with vol
ley from IL mortars, firing 10 inch shes, and shot
from 81 guns, mostly columbads We took break
fast however very leisurey. The command was
divided into three watches, each under direction of
two officers After breakfast they Immediately went
10 their guns and opened frs on Moultrie. Cum
mings' Point, and Sullvan's Island. The Iron Bat
terry Of Cumming Point was Of imnense strength
and most Of our shots glanced of Anderson rsfns-
ed to allow the men to work the guns on the para
nT .6 EaG ~a
There was scarcely room left in Moultrie inhab-
liable.
Several shots went through the floating battery
but it was little damaged. Two guns on the corner
battery we're dismounted. A man was stationed who
cried shot or "shell" when the rebels fred on the
garrison. We were thus enabled 10 dodge.
At first the workmcn were reluctant 10 help work
the guns, but afterwards they served willingly
and efficiently against the iron battery.
The barracks took fire several times on Friday,
but were extnguished by the efforts of Messrs. Hart
of n. Y, and Lyman, Of Baltmors--both yolun
teers.
On Saturday the officers quarters caught fire from
the Shells and the main gates were burnt. The
magazine surrounded by fire, and so bbls Of
powder taken out and thrown into the sea.
When the magazine encircled by fire, all our
materials cut off and VIC had eaten our last
biscuit two days before The men had to lay ON the
ground with handkerchief their faces to pre-
vent smothcrius, and favorable eddy of wind was
all that saved our lives. The cartridge bags gave
out, and five men were employed tn manufacture
them out IF our shirts. blankets. sheets. 10 II
VIII lake haIF million dollars CO repair F. Sum
ter. Most Of their shots aimed at the Gag
The following is the conversation between Major
Anderson and Wigfall:
The latter said Gen. Beauregard wishes to stop
| this, sir.
Major Anderson only replied, we'll
Wigfall--you have done all that can be done
General Beanrcgart wishes to know upon what
1 terms you will evacuate the Fortg
| Anderson--Gen. Beauregard is already soouaiut-
| ed with the terms.
/ Wigfall-Do Understand you win evacuate on
the terms proposed
Andcrson---Yes and only on those
| Wigfnl then retired few minutes Afterwards
| Col. Chestnut and others came from Gen Beaure
gard asking if Anderson wanted any help, stating
that WigfAll had not seen Beaurcgard for two DAYS
and had no authority for this demand on Andcr
| son.
To which the Major replied
Then We have been sold. We viii raise our Aaa
again. But they requested him 10 keep il down nm
til communication was had with General BesuYe
gard.
The firing then ceased, and three hours after an
other deputAtion came agreeing 10 the terms previ
ously decided upon. On Sunday morning the steam
er Isabel came down and anchored Of the FORT wher
all the baggage WAS put on the steamer Clinch Tn,
troops were under arms. A portion were told to sa
Lutte the dag, and whom the last Of b0s gums Va,
fred the flag was lowered amid loud cheers Of III.
men, who then formed aud embarked 10 the tune d
Yankee Doodle" Two men were killed and tw.
wounded while firing the salute, by the premcditst
| cd explosion Of gun, and four were woundcd--cns
badly-and left for Charleston.
| Fl Sumter has not been reinforced on any ooca
| sion. The Baltic arrived OF Charleston the morn
ing Of Friday, after tho firing comMsn sd ON Sum
ter. The PAwnee and Pocahantas arrived next day
| The Pohattan and Atlantic have not bosn seen The
steam tugs have been blown to and have been
seen. The day that Anderson evacuated prcpsra
tons to reinforce him had been made for an attsmp,
that night. "A schooner was seised and m agree.
ment made " pay the pilot and captain $500 to PM
into the fort but the fort was evacuated before
the attempt could be made. Capt. Fox had instruc.
tons 70 attempt 10 provision the fort with troops
possible. He WAS to rush In the best he could but
gale prevented the arrival Of the tugs and trans.
ports. The Harriet Lane 10 now expected 70 arrive
The Pawnee has g"nr - W:sh a...s.s. ..s.4
Among the many incidents Of the battle i that Of
Mr.. Hart, volunteer, who, whom the dag VA sh
down. and the rebel fire was concentrated on the nag
| STAN calamity nailed the stars and stripes amid {
deadly fire, and cheers Of tho T. s. troops.
Az the Baltic came mn the N. ho. .af.,I.. !. .ra
nred from ai the forts
An immense throng on ths Battery we're nearly
Wild with excitement and enthusiasm
Andersons brother othcers express thu deenest n
I dsgnahon ut aspersions cast on their brave com
I mander.
Numerous friends waited on Anderson and other
sumter omcers this p M. and the appearances Of
any officer and soldier from Sumter ii the .treet.
vas .ne signal Tor crowd and enthusiastic cheers
Ihe 9TH regiment paid their respects to Anderson
THIS p M, 70 which he responded from the balcony
" the breyoort House, by returning simple mill
Isry salute amidst the cheers and yociferations az
| Thousands -
Do'h Inc Major and bis command show the care
worn effects Of their gallant seige
~ Tho Fur trade Of 81. Paul, MIMI, was