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CIVIL WAR 1NAUGURATED.
COMPARTMENT OF FORT SUMTER!l
FORT SUMTER SURRENDERED
Mai. Anderson Goes to New York
Four Men MORALLY Wounded In Firing q
Salute!

CHARLESTON, April 12.-The bombardment
has commenced, and War is inaugurated. The
batteries on Sulvans Island, Morris Island, and
other points, opened on Fort Sumpter at o'clock
this friday morning. Major Anderson has re-
turned the fire, and brisk csnnonading has
been kept up throughout the day.
We have no information from seaward yet
with regard to the movement of the United
States vessels outside.
The militia are under arms, and the whole OF
our population are on the streets. Every avail
able space facing the harbor is tiled with anxious
spectators.
EAsdesratch preceding this, but received with
it, says 1.-The fight commenced to-day. This
is all that can say" This despatch was in cy-
pher.-Rep.I
CORRESPONDENCE PRECEDING THE BoMBARDMENT.
CHARLESTON, April 12.-The following is the
telegraphic correspondence between the War
Department and General Beauregard immedi-
ately preceding the commencement of the at
tack on Major Anderson, which has been pub
| lished for public information This correspon-
dence grew out of the formal notification given
| by the Government at Washington of an inten-
ton to provision Fort Sumter by force, if neces
sary. as disclosed in General Beauregard's first
despatch.
| CHARLEsoN, April g. 1861.
! To L. p. Walker, Secretary Of War:
| SIR-An authorized messenger from President
Lincoln has Just informed Gov. Pickens and my
self that a vessel containing provisions will b.
sent to Fort Sumter, peaceable, if possible, 9th
erwise by force.
(Signed) G. T. BEAuREeARD.
/ No. 2.
MONTGOMERY, April 10, 1861.
| To Gen. G. T. Beaureg0rd::
S1R-If you have no doubt of the authorized
character of the agent who communicated t.
you the intention of the Washington Govern
ment to supply Sumter by force. YOU will at one.
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mo. 81
MONTGOMERY, April 10, 1861.

MONIdoMhhT, dPfII IOj IOVIs
To Gen. G.. Z. BeGureg0rd:
SIR-If you have no doubt of the authorized
character of the agent who communicated to
you the intention of the Washington Govern
ment to supply Sumter by force, you will at once
demand its evacuation, and if this is refused,
proceed in such manner as you may determine
to reduce it. Answer
(Signed) L. P. WALKER.
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Towed 18th ships South and Relanoe 18TH
ships tuckisn and Barney, and ship Rockingham and
Valencia; 18th, ship Mohongo and bark Amazon.
NEwBERN March lSArr schr Charles McCees, Ireland,
HORFUiK March 2s-Arr scbr Brown, N,ckerson,
Barwich Cid Mott bedel Ryder A,easndra; Albert
Fields Phillips Providence. Sid schr Monezuma Penny,
RICHMOND March 2s-sld brig Lawrence Fuller, down,
the river; schrs Crenebaw, Moss Nyork; VIM Gregory
Bucklin; Certo Crowsl Louisa Tucker, Tucker VIM Mel
SON. Nelson; Rough and Ready, Moore; Ada Ames Amss
SAVANNAH, March Arr ship Emile Jessie, Came
rooms Coast OF Africa; bres Maoney steman Boston,
SYoK ReSeeoa d. cd bsss
Fowler Cardenas Martha Ann Chase do schrs Glo
yer, Robinson Wilmington: Myers, somers, Beaufort
WAREHAM, March 22-sld fchr Ann salter, Fish, New
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large quantity Of oranges lemons adr on the
10th inst in lat IS 70 Ion - TO- by schr Darling arrived
ermo arrived at this port having thrown
boxes 18th tighten snip 20
titon indicated above.
We are again indebted to the polite attention Of Purser
Hampstead Of steamship Florida from Savannah, for late
southern papers.
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he se % FOR S'ps rho
consisted Of captain mate and two The captain
he pump eSofea wSen sf, I'D Lost hs boat and
jib The boats OF vouu consisted Vim
body first officer Frank Ellis, George Dudley, Patrick
Crowley and Thomas Harris who deserving OF
Of The fsmsc from their perilous situation
BR snIr CoLuxBus-shp John Land, Bcsrse at Holiness
Hole from Manila, rcporsNarch 18th, lat 40 lon ~ o.
fell Br hip Columbus Anderson, from Pensacola
with a OF timber for Dublin In sinking condition,
having experienced hurricane the l5h took OF the
tain and crew - number and brought them TO this port
satr AsuoRE-A fishing smnck arrived Havana morning
II 18th inst reported that large ship, cotton loaded
Florida Reef same morning
Bark The cargo Of bark Ida ashore Cane genry
valued At about 5000 and consisted principally Of
oranges birthstone and consigned
Messrs VIM q Price Co Of Baltimore IL Ia insured nj
Loyd London and the agent looking after the
wh.n the vessel went ashore the wind blowing very
heavily N by N, n very strong
running the time impossible 10 inside OF the
oapes keep the vessel Ut The runaing
very when the q struck but all hands got ashore
safety TO the quarters Of the keeper OF the light
houSc
BARK Bar srArrThc report that bark Ray State from
Ponce ashore side Henry,
confirmed. and In thought 70 be erroneous.
Bars HARVEST Qursr-Cspt N Tower reports that the
keel a. bark Harvest Queen seems 81 be all out All her cargo
diacbsrged 100 hales DAMAGED
water despatch received yesterday the IA o has
got OF and arrived at Boston)
Barc Inns (of Briao R Pearce Witch sailed Car
9th inst for New York, with Of
dsck moseses deck Totally lost with her caro-
ardenss On the tih, during nortber Crew aud
22 tons built at Rocksnd Me- in 1854 owned by Messrs
&TJ uber o. Brs OIL aud was insured Cor o. o 81
IN. Cape oc. In tts city and 5000 the Columbian
in New York The freight ,pey aout g. TO not
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S HIP PIN G NEW S

ALMANAC FOR NEW YoRK-THIs DAY.
MOON RISES III
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Foreign Ports.
Carver Malta few days previous Msrse,es ds
xsRoro March s-Arr brig Clyde Portland; schr Bow
BosDrAux March sid Jenny Pitts Han, NYork
Boston f Antelope o 'a ar ss ea Of
The lines Klein for DO nearly loaded Isaac Bosrdman
Tornado, G Tor liverpool ds Richard Robinson ROBIN
re- o 70.
led and The vessel sold g native house for 1850 upees
csnp,rr March s.Arr Eastern Star, Henry, Liverpool;
coRoSrr about Dec slim port ship Huntsville, Seaman
C.lcuTTs, Feb 3Arr ship clarssa currier Knapp Mel
ciEsrurcos March io-In port bark Nichols Nichols
for sos'on log brgs Ranshaw Pierce for Nyork Ee,er
G,ss..TsR March s-rhe advice. via Msrselles The
including barns American Eagle Dyer from Port Ven
Boston Also Fee IAN sssr Carrie aas: Finn cadis ~
can State Morse az john sns do
nassas March $50 soho Ber,rs Knp s.S SYor
nsky1s March lsAT chr acro Ksndr,i c q,enfuegss
S Sson o bhdSa ca s ,s
Philsaepss Mary Am ssGs% syOrt lss org 5sss
Lvrproor, March An ship John Bryant Gardner New
cd Oh, BENZ Banss BARTLETT o.lcu,.a Rcnc:h,p, Scott,
ssS Sss' Marin Is's:r cESs Ss.nss:; s,s Ismss.s
hle mobile Quebec, Berair, Savannah John CLARK Leour
nau Baltimore run jaub Mler NYo,k; Rutland, Foster
Boston; sylvanus blanchard York, Portland.
rnt for dg 6h Isaac seanes Drfnkwste for Calcutts
Jasper, Bennett; william Chamberlain, Knapp, and York
shire. Fairbanks for Nyork.
Adv 9th, William Lord Jr, Brown for Boston detained by
n Sss n sf @ ss Grss O ss DO
srelison, Muiner for NJ ork l4h Ellen Austsn osrrick
Guy Mannerng Dollad for do l5th Persia Doane
Philadelphia with despatch David suar Prentss for Bah
tmorc, dot Pineer, Hoerkman, for City Point Va, do
American Union incop for NUrleans dol Oracle 1875 tons
bp Thoasor Me. In 1887 for sale; saraloga On dock
after being Wrecked 1870 tons bnlt bath in 1s4o to be
sold with bev ftures 12rh lost, nj auction
EospoS, March Carr British Empire, Harper Darfen Ga
CID 7k, Matapan, Watt, Nlork
MApAcAo. March lin port bark Teresa, Foster from
New York arr Feb 2s schr Ann, from Lsgnna arr a6h
NtwpoaT March 7Arr Jessie Rhypas Pendleon, Bristol
Nrwcssr,v march Tint out Acrtc iero, Heppe NYork
pIysorrn March sid Csroius meenus Ashley, Nyork
PVpa Msh "a port brixs Isaac W benson Barton, for
Nfork Wig Maria, ~y'Ssn' """o "'R ~papn' irVn M"
to New Haven Just a z r. -, ,i.. "a. NJ. ,s,r,
poHT PRINCE fnrta 60 'v"t NV 'i'"'
NyGTt, War Iarie wilma, % istarr -,
OuFpNerows yarch 49, GN,fe STATE .Kanlctt. ana
pi,y re b,ee schm Eau Frprcic, sad ~ 9th for Liver
poulf sih Iuclnua Smith NOhers tor Ls.,t oui we,
Spartan vck cngie savaDnan. sid yh. usS'"Tl 'iFees
- cia Ma. @a- tVl I-llc.
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PERSONAL.
A WIDOW WOMAN, BEING WITHOUT TUE MEANS
"A of supporting her child would like to find kind lady
to adopt her her who could give her good
home Address Mrs Spencer, Union square Post office,
stating and address,
FASHION COURSE TO LET OR FOR SALE-SEE
Il advertisement under Turf head
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-02
Army Correspondence.

The "Army Correspondence" written by
soldiers Of Capt Goodwin company. OF our
city. Published to-day, will be read with in
terrst. Our REGULAR correspondent, TYPO.
il will be seen, mentions somo things in re-
gard to the efficiency of the officers, and the
indiscrest manner in which the troops were
brought into the Geld, which will be regret
ted. IL docs not appear from his statements
or from tho-s Of the writer Of the other let
ter, that there was any lack OF courage in
our troops, hut, on the contrary, those OF
our companies behaved brayely, but that hui
man nature could not bear the physical cS.
haustion consequent on the iAtiguinc march.
We wish also to say that there are many
unfounded stories and foolish rumors ailoat,
in regard to the incidents OF the battle
and that even the statements OF the letter
writer. not those OF ours in particular, but
OF oil, must DO taken with some grains OF
allowance. The writers pen their letters
under disadvantagcous circumstances, and
when writing about matters Of which they
were not distinctly cognizant frequently arr
deceived. giving rumor rather than actual
occurrences.
There can be no doubt but what there wa:
n fearful amount Of inefhciency in some oI
tho officers Of our army, and to this inefh
cheney our disaster at Bull Run is chiefly at
tributabls. There is n fearful amount o.
responsibility resting upon the officers, from
the Commanding General down, and he who
accepts position, either as General, Colo
mel, or even Captain Of company, should
have tho necessary requisites OF courage
coolncss and carefulncss. We have the bcs'
material for troops, and mus. have ADLER 9th
GERS. This is the voice Of the country.
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HoHRrp BAHB,nrrms.-The boasts OF tho
rebel prints that tho "chivalry" would uo
the scalpins-knifc upon our troops proves not
70 have been idle. The accounts Of barbara.
ties tha. reach US from Ball Run would DO
too incredible for belief, wcre they not cor
robora.od by witnesses whose vcracity cannot
bo impsschcd. Tho records Of Indian mas
ncru present nothing moro atrocious or moro
iphumsn. We seem to have been sighting.
no, men, bat demons. Such Of our wounded
a fell into tho hands Of tho enemy wsrc treat
Cd with barbari.y which Pejes or New
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..,,;o,. or war. and lines Of communiea-
.lNn s~. od,antages temporarily secured
.,oa Any I,.. thing which should DO urged up
anu Nm ;"' Nv ~, the Government, or on the Gov
On m Sy the people is precipitation with
ein" ;'.s,,,snt Neither the newspapers,
0 o., most Of the people who talk most freely
~ ,bs military position. can do more than
.bow gross ignorance and presumption in the
s,tempt at discussing what this or that plan
Of operations would effect. So far all goes
we'll. and apparently as surely as slow
There is every reason to believe that the OPP
erations Of the campaign will continue TO oe
carried ON with faithfilness and Judgment
and we canno, do better thing than 10 eA'
pres that confidence which we really have az
heart and.wait patiently fer that success
which belongs to competent management In
a good cause"
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rTI, Is becoming more and more e,iden,
every day. that terrible retributiOn awaits the
manufacturers Of the unhealthy eOupOunds de-
nominated Saleratus, Baking Powders, &C.
Since Hsrriek Aliens Gold Medlsalsrs.us Ia,
been introduced. Ne are happy to state he ha'
and Is still working greatrevolutiOus tor good
We would say to all our readers to try one ps
psr, and they viii say with US. the haifhas no
been told. Our better halfsas', Tell everybody
70 use II.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, July 25th, 1861.

@N--N~N@Nf
Mr.. CowAS-SR The events Of the last
few days seem more like gloomy dream than
reality. Only few days since splendid
and well-appointed army left the vicinity OF
this place with light hearts and light footsteps,
convinced that their cause was right-conhdent
that the right would comparatively, the men
composing that army (some, tho, lay stretch
ed on the field of battle) are here-as an army
they are gloomy and sad-as soldiers they are
Disguised with the incapacity ofsome Of those to
whom their lives and honor were entrusted.
do not know whether an account Of the un.
fortunate engagement fought on Sunday last,
Of which this state OF things is the result, will
interest you.
The 5th Maine regiment l.it their camping
ground. mile, from Centreville, at 2 o'clock
on Sunday morning No drum beat the re
veille, but the men we're quietly awakened and
formed by companies with as little noise and
confusion As possible. As soon as the ranks
were formed, every man assured himself that
his musket was properly loaded and capped.
and that his equipments were all In order
This done, each company formed hollow
square, for the purpose Of receiving a few words
OF instruction and caution from the officers
commanding them. Tho Biddeford company
was thus formed, and Capt. Goodwin, in q few
brief worls. impressed upon his men the neces-
sity OF maintaining their ranks intact, and Of
paying the strictest attention to every order
given.
The command "forward" was soon given.
and the 5,h. preceded by the 9TH Me. AMI toll
lowed by the ID. took up the line OF march for
Centreville. The men wersiu good spirits, and
full Of pleasant anticipations Of victory, and
of first rate time in Richmond. A march OF
20 minutes brought us to the foot Of the hill,
upon which the dirty little collection Of houses
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III The Governor and Council have appoint
cd John D. Neatly. OF South Berwick. as Trial
Justice for the County Of York. MIR. Neatly
has long been Justice Of the Peace, and Is &C
quainted with the forms Of Law. and will make
prompt and Efficient officer.
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u The casualties Of tho Sd Maine rcgi-
mcns, /" written in letter to the Kennebec
Journal, from reliable source, in the disas-
trous battle ut Bull RIM, were 6 killed, 10
wounded. and 81 missing.
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County Convention.

AMER our Paper was really for the press, We
received call for a Republican County Con-
vention. to be held a, Alfred, ON monday, Aug
ust 10Th. The call will appear at length inouI
next
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ouiy -o'
SEyArE.-Mr. Grimes (Rcp., Iowa), from
the Committee on Naval affairs, reported q
bill to establish an arsenal at Rock Island,
Illinois. Laid over.
Mr.. Hale, from the Committee on Naval
Affairs. reported resolution that Select
Committee DO appointed to inquire into the
circumstances OF the surrender and DISPOSE
ton of the property of the United States and
Nayy-Yard ut Pensacola and Norfolk.
Mr.. Trumbull (Rcp., Ill., moved to add
"the Armory at Harper's Ferry" which was
agreed to, and the resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Hale (Rep., n. II. said he wanted it
understood, that II the newspapers hurried
on the late battle, Congress Is not going to
obey the newspapers now us to the time Of
adjournment. lie referred to the gallantry
Of Col. Marston of New Hampshire in the
late battle.
IIousE.-Thc House passed the Senate joint
resolution, appropriating $4,000, in order
that the President may adopt such measures
as may be necessary 10 insure representa-
ton of the United States ut tho Worlds
Fair, in London. in 1862.
Mr.. Stevens (Rep., Pal, from the Com
mittee on Ways and Means, reported the
Senate bill supplementary to the late loan
act with an amendment authorizing the Sec
rotary Of the Treasury to tx the denomina-
tion Of treasury notes below $50, which he
may exchange for corn, bearing interest D
per cent per annum, If this amount Is neccs.
sary in order to negotiate o loan. The az
gregate amount Of treasury notes not to cx-
coed $250,0O0.
The duties on imports, tea, coffee, sugar,
spices, wines, liquors, and all such excise and
other internal duties and taxes as may be
collected, are pledged for the redemption Of
the debt incurred. Adopted BY one majority.
The bill passed.
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July 70.
SESArr.-Mr. Kennedy presented memo
rial from the citizens and Mayorof Baltimore
complaining Of tho usurpation Of the militia
~ forces Of that city. and demanding rs q
matter Of right that their rights as citizens
should be preserved and all their rights oil
property protected. Referred 70 tho Com
mittee on Judiciary.
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Republican state Convention.

The Republicans Of Maine viii meet in Con
vention, in M.EoSIAS HALL, AuGUsrI, OF
WEDNESDAY, the 7th day Of August next, al
ten o'clock 4. NJ, to nominate candidate for
Governor, and to transact any other business
that may properly come before the Convention
The basis Of representation will be rs follows
Each City. Town anil plstantion shall be enti-
tied to one delegate each city, town and plan.
tation that cast seventy five votes for the Re
publican candidate for Governor in 1850, shall
be eatitled TO an additional delegate (; and one
delegate for every one hundred votes for said
candidate in 1850, above seyenty-fye.
The State Committee will be in session at the
Stanley House the evening before the Conven-
ton. JAS. q. BLAINE,
LEoNAHD ANDREWS,
FREDERIcK ROBIE,
J. =. LYFORD,
JOuS u. MARROW,
EDWIN FLYE,
JACOB :. SNIru,
CnRisrOPIIER PRINCE.
T. HARMON,
4 u. STRICKLAND,
EUGESE HALE,
". Il SMELL,
A. ID. fARwELL,
OzIAs BLANCHARD,
J. VI. LIygRAoRE.
T. WOODBURY.,
July 18th. 1861. Rep. State Committee.
MORE. The Delegates are requested To leave
Oh ir crelentials with the State Committee lie
fore the hour OF the meeting Ut the Convention
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STATE OF MAINE

Executive DEPARTMENT,
Augusta, july -, 1861.
An adjourned session Of the Executive Coun
Gil will be held at the Council Chamber, II
Augusta, ON Tuesday, the 9TH day Ut Angus
next.
Attest: ]. ID. HALL, Sec'y Of State.
3v3l
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Mr. Grimes, from the Committee on the
District Of Columbia. reported q bill to pro-
vide for metropolitan Police for Washing
ton. laid over until tomorrow. Also
bill to provide for the construction ofan iron
bridge I; also, for the repair Of the present
bridge. Passed.
Mr.. Sherman from the Judiciary Commit
tee, reported bill to examine the pay Of
Government officers. Passed.
The bill to prevent and punish fraud on
the part Of officers making contracts for the
government was taken up and passed.
The Joint resolution approving the acts OF
President was taken up and postponed till
tomorrow.
The bill to define and punish conspiracy
was taken up and passed.
HousE.-Mr. Dawes, OF Mass, from the
Committee on Elections, reported resolu-
ton, that Mr.. Shiel is entitled to a seat rs
member from Oregon, instead Of Mr.. Thayer'
now occupying it.
Mr.. Sedgwick, Of n. Y, from the Com
mittee on Naval Affairs, reported q bill which
was passed, authorizing the President to APP
point the commandments of Navy Yard from
Commanders as well az Captains.
Mr.. Blair, of Mo-, asking leave to report
the Senate bill, providing for the transporta-
ton and delivery OF arms to loyal citizens IN
the rcbellious States, etc.
Mr.. Burnette, Of KY, objected.
July 81.
SEyArE.-A communication was received
from the War Department relative to the
number of sick and wounded at the hospitals,
which was ordered to be printed.
Tho joint resolution approving Of tho acts
of the President was taken up.
Mr.. johnson Of Tennessee proceeded to
speak ut length in favor Of the resolution.
The resolution was then postponed till
Monday.
Mr.. Collamer (Rep., vt..) introduced a
bill in addition to the net relative to duties
on imports. (Force billy Executive session.
Adjourned.
iIousE.-The House passed the Senate bill
appropriating two millions Of dol ars TO pay
for the transportation and delivery OF arms
to loyal citizens in the rcbellious States, and
the organizing OF such persons Tor their pro-
lection against instruction and domestic
violence.
On motion Of Mr.. Blair (Reb., MOI a
resolution was adopted calling on the secre.
tary of War to communicate the letter OF
Hon. Joseph Holt to the President on the
18th of February, in response to "a resolu-
ton of the House requesting the reason for
assembling United States troops at the seat
OF Government.
The House then went into committee OF
the whole on tho direct tax bill.