The national Republican., 1861-04-16
BY TELEGRAPH.
From Charleston.

Chd,leston Aprit IA - The last act in the |
drama Of Fort Sumter has been concluded. |
MAJ or Anderson has evacuated and, with his |
command, departed by the steamer Isabel from |
the harbor. He saluted his flag, and the com.
pany, then forming on the parade ground,
marched out upon the wharf, with drum and |
fife playing "Yankee Doodle"
During the salute, pile Of cartridges burst |
in one Of the classmates, killing two men and
fort with military honors. The other will
be buried by the soldiers of South Carolina.
The two wounded men were brought to the
city, where they are receiving the best surgi
cal attentions.
The others went in the steamer.
1t is not definitely known whether Major An
derson will 60 to New York in the Isabel, or in
a man Of war but it is supposed the former, as
he is said to be highly incensed against the
United States officers for not coming to his
assistance during the fire, in response to FIRE.
quent signals of distress.
The Isabel was furnished at his own request.
1t is reported here that Major Anderson sent
in his resignation, to take effect on the inaugu.
ration Of the Lincoln Government, but no no.
tice was taken of it.
The fort is burned into mere shell ; not
particle OF woodwork n be found. The guns
on one side Of the parapet are entirely dis.
mounted, others split, while the guncarriages
are knocked into splinters.
Major Anderson says, the occurring Of the
firing surprised him, and that, If he had had
two hundred more men, one half would have
been killed for want Of suitable protection.
When Col. Chesnut, aid Of Gen. Beaure.
gard, went to offer assistance. after the fire, he
says the fort was like an oven, and he could
hardly breathe. 1t was so hot that Major An.
| s. IL
Inquiry being made how many we're killed, he
saiu "None." "How many on your side?
"None," was the response "Thank God"
replied Major Anderson, there has been a
higher Power over US"
Major Anderson says, it is preposterous to
fight such u people. One of the officers in the
fort remarked, that they had endeavored not to
fire on exposed individuals. "Yes," said Maj.
Anderson, ~ gave orders not to sight men, but
to silence batteries"
Both men and officers were begrimed with
smoke aud powder
The batteries which have done the most mis-
chief are the Dahlgren battery, Stevens bat.
terry, and the riiled cannon.
The fort was set on FIRE three times with hot
shot on Friday, but was extinguished. On
Saturday it was again in flames, aud then be.
/. yond control. After the fire ceased, the Sur.
: geon General Of the State troops went down
and offered his personal services to aid the
wounded.
As regards karbor defence, the fort is Just as
good as ever. The Classmates are perfect, the
guns there in prime condition, and bear on botl
n sides.
= Major Anderson was obliged to throw over
y board a large quantity of powder to proven
explosion, and it was floating around the for
s. to-day.
One of the aids carried brandy to Maj. An
derson, in boat, after the fire, and the latte
= said it was very acceptable, as the men wer'
completely exhausted by their labors. men
ton this to show the kind and chivalrous rela
tions between the officers.
Before going into action, Ma ajor Anderson
y sent word by an aid OF General Beauregard, Il
the Governor, thanking him for kind attentions
during the past two months, and very solemn
i, said: " Farewell, gentlemen. If we do not NEE
A again here, hope we shall meet in q bette
world"
"A Just before the demand for the evacuation
e. he received letter from his wife, informin
e, him of the Herald reports, that the deman
- would be made. He was much surprised, br
more so when the fact was verified, three mil
an .utes aferward.
y The fort has been garrisoned by the Palmett
Guards and put under command of Lieutenar
ho After the departure of Ma jor Anderson.
~ The Majors feelings were spared in evet
respect, aud no person, except authorized aid
- allowed inside. The harbor is full Of boa
!. sailing around the fort, but no parties withol
business are permitted to land.
special dispatches to night state that NJ
ch Lincoln has called for 10 900 volunteers. Tt
people think there is great deal Of bluff about
. The city is resuming its usual quiet. Ever
es. body is exchanging congratulations over II
successful termination of the fight; but soldie
I are itching for hand to-hand brush.
To- The Confederate flag and the Palmetto FL
on were hoisted on separate spars Simultaneous
!, 1t is believed that blockade has been final
tt established.
LATER.
The fire has broken out afresh in the rui
n. of the fort Two engines have gone down
gle operate, and, if necessary, flood the magazir
tel, Latest from Charleston.
: Charleston, april l5.-A general order
Con Reanregard WAS issued on SUNDAY to