The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-04-20
ST.. LOUIS. April 1911 A. NJ.


uncertain as to his course. and reaffirming
the policy marked out in his Inaugural Ad-
dress.
He said: ''But, if, as now appears to be
true, In the pursuit of 4 purpose to drive
unprovoked assault has been made upon
Sumter, shall hold myself at liberty to re-
possess it if l can, like places which had
been seized before the Government was de-
volved upon me and in any event, ] shall,
to- the best of nay ability, repel force by
force.
'In case it proves true that Sumter has
been assaulted, as is reported. shall cause
the U. S. mails to be Withdrawn from all
the States which claim to have seeded, be-
lieving that the commencement of actual
hostilities against the Government qualities,
and probably demands it. Whatever else l
may do for the purpose, shall not attempt
to collect the duties on imports, by any in
yasion of any part Of the country. Not
meaning by this, however, that I may not
land force, if deemed necessary, to relieve
fort upon the border Of the country
Arrangements have been made in Wash
ington to concentrate the military at any
threatened point. -..
The greatest anxiety is manifested to hear
further. s...
Later accounts confirm the report of the
surrender The Carolinians are surprised
that the fight is over. -...
| Soon after the flagstaff was shot over,
Wiefall was sent by Beauregard to Sumter
with a white flag, to offer assistance to sub
due the flames He was met by Major An
'derson, who said he bad just displayed a
white flag, bnt the batteries had not stopped
firing. Wigfall replied that Anderson must
/ haul down the American flag. Surrender
or tight was the word. Major Anderson
then hauled down the flag.
Several of Beauregard's staff came over,
and stipulated that the surrender be uncon-
ditional for the present, subject to the terms
of Gen. Beauregard.
Major Anderson was allowed to remain
in actual possession at present. Dispatches
of the 18th, say the negotiations were COM
pleted on Saturday night.
Major Anderson's command were to evac-
uate on Sunday morning, and embark on
the war vessels in the harbor.
Five of Anderson's men were wounded,
one of them thought MORALLY.
ship of war outside, to Morris Island, re-
and take off Anderson's command.
1t is reported that Anderson's surrender
was because his quarters and barracks were
destroyed, and he had no hope of reinforce
ment. The fleet lay by for nearly thirty
hours, aud could not or would not help
him. The men were Frustrated by over
exertion.
The explosions heard at Sumter were
Nv, LOT Of cball, iorpitinn
The barracks caught fire three times,
from hot shot from Fort Moultrie. Every
thing is in ruins but the easements. Many
honey comb. .- H..
Fort MouItrie is badly riddled.
A boat from the fort tonight officially
notified the fleet of the surrender of Fort
Sumter. 1t is not known what will be
Further accounts state that Major An
derson and his men were to leave Sunday
night, on the Isabel, for New York. .
The fleet was still outside. .
1t is rumored that an attack will be made
on Fort Delaware, Md. The War Depart
ment has taken steps to prevent it.
Five officers of the navy rendered their
designations, but they were refused. The
uauleS mil4 Pioo"Oig w S'iiSHe" iioHi sHS
list. .
The National Volunteers passed resolu-
tons denouncing the military operations of
the Government, and expressing sympathy
with the secessionists.
The guards at the Departments have
been largely increased.
THE PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.
Dispatches from Washington of the 18th,
give information that the President has de-
termined on carrying out the policy of his
Inaugural, and will proceed at once TO re
sist the action of the Confederate States. In
his proclamation he says: ael. o8
"WHEREAs, The laws of the United States
have been and are now opposed in several
States by combinations too powerful to be
suppressed in the ordinary way, l therefore
call forth the militia of the several States of
the Union to the aggregate number of 49,
600, to suppress the said combinations, and
execute the laws appeal to all loyal citi-
zens to facilitate to aid this effort to maintain
the laws and integrity Of the National Union
and the perpetuity of popular government,
and redress wrongs that have long been
endured. *t
1.-The first service assigned to the force,
will be to re-possess the forts, places and
property That nave DSeu SelZeU from the IN
ion. The utmost care will be taken consis-i
tent with the object, to avoid restitution
aud destruction, or interference with the
property of peaceful citizens in any part of
the country. And hereby command per-
sons composing the aforesaid combinations,
to disperse within twenty (eo) days from
date. et|* - sff 3
81 hereby convene both houses of Con-
gress for the 4th day of July next, to deter
mine upon measures which che public safety
and interest demand. fe 7eaa
(Signed) ABRAHAM LINCOLN, Pres't.
By w. II. SEWARD, Sec'y of State" q
The feeling throughout the country on
the reception of the war news is intense. At
Madison, Wisconsin, on Saturday. large
and enthusiastic meeting was held, and pat
riotic speeches made. The following reso
luton was passed ~.
ResOlued. That we will. with all the
means in our power, maintain the Govern
ment and flag of the United StaLes.
Several volunteer military companies are
forming. ~ Is