Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-23
The Charlestsn Account Of the kvncuatIon
H.f Of Fart sumter. L.


of Fort Sumter, much fuller than those pre-
viously received by telegraph: .,
Within few min utes Of one o'clock, when
Abderson's FIRE had nearly ceased, his flag
aud flagstaff were carried away by shot.
For some minutesit-was not known whether
the commander Of Sumter had thus indies ted
surrender, or whether his staff had been
burned away or shot down. Soon, however,
q single gun from him showed the Confed--
crate troops that he did not mean 20 give it
up yet-and, to prove the matter still more
conclusively, he Figged up jury mast out
of gun-sponge from which he quickly.
displayed the stars and stripes once more
In the mean time, supposing that Sumter
was about to surrender, and with a view of
Offering assistance in putting out the flames,
several aids of General Beauregard were
sent in little boat from the city to the fort.
After these gentlemen had nearly reached
their destination, it was made evident to
them that Anderson was determined to con-
tinue the fight. They instantly turned back
and came half way to the city. But, to the
surprise of every one, a white flag was di'
rectly seen to wave from Sumter. There
was some difficulty in comprehending the
meaning of this. Was it surrender-no. He
had up the Federal flag as well as the flag of
truce. --. -
Just then Colonel Louis 7. Wigfall, an Aid
of General Beauregard, left Cummings 8
Point in an open boat, with his handkerchief
on the end of his sword in lieu of a flag Of
truce. The batteries, it is true, partly ceased
firing, the iron one wholly so; but Moultrie
and the other batteries on the left of the be-
lesguered fortress, not being able 70 ascer-
tain what was going on, continued to fire.
Wigfalls position was, therefore, rather
dangerous, but he still kept on, notwith-
standing the shot were falling thick around
him. He made bis way successfully, safely
and unperceived to the ledge of rocks, ex-
tending about FIVE feet from the walls of the
fortress. he landed, and walked quickly
and alone up to port hole, through which
be poked his head. A soldier who saw him
asked, What do you want 2"
Wigfall: To see the Oommandant.
Anderson appeared at the moment, and
said, Here am"
Wigfall l see, Major that you have up g
white flag. Do you surrender
Anderson; Yes, have up flag of truce
but you still continue your fire.
Wigfall: And that they will continue tc
do SO long as you keep up the United States
flag. -..-r -...,
Anderson decline parley.
Wigfall: That is no use. We will hell
put out your fire, but there must be no de-
lay; we will be content with nothing bu
unconditional surrender.
Anderson Then l must surrender.
have no other resource. My men viii
shortly suffocate. We are all in flames.
The brave commander of Sumter ther
agreed that he would unconditionally sur
render, subject to the terms of General Beau
regard who, as was said by Colonel Wigfall
"is a soldier and gentleman, and knows
how to treat brave enemy"
MAJOR AsDERsoN's OFFICIAL ACCOUNT.
Major Anderson has dispatched to tn
| War Department the following account o
his evacuation of the fort:
STEAMSHIP BALTIC, off Sandy Hook,
| April Is, 1861.
"Hon. S. Cameron, Secretary Of Var, Wash
iRgton, ID. c.;
'S1R: Having defended Fort Sumter 70
thirty four hours, until the quarters wer
entirely burned, the main gates destroyed b,
fire, the gorge wall seriously injured, tn
megszine surrounded by flames, and it
door closed from the effects of the heat, fou
| barrels and three cartridges of powder onl
being available, and no provisions but pori
remaining, accepted terms of evacuation
offered by General Beauregard, being tn
same offered by him on the llth instant
| prior to the commencement of hostilitieS
and marched out of the fort Sunday after
noon, the 14th instant, with colors fyin
and drums beating, bringing away campan.
and private property, and saluting my fla
with fifty guns; nrn,o,-
"Major First Artillery"
THE TRIUMPHANT SHOUT OF THE REBELS.
General Beauregard, commander of tn
rebel forces at Charleston, has issued tn
following general order:
HEADQUARTERs PBovIsIoNAL ARMY, @. g: Al
CHARLESTON, S. o., April 4, 1851.
General Orders, No. 20.
The Brigadier- General Commanding
happy to congratulate the troops under hi
command on the brilliant success which ha
crowned their gallantry, privations an
hardships, by the reduction of the strong
hold in the harbor of Charleston. This fea
of arms has been accomplished after a sever
cannonading of about thirty, three hours, i
which all the troops have indicated, by thei
daring and bravery, that our cause must an
shall triumph. .
Fort Sumter, which surrendered yesterda
afternoon, about forty FIVE minutes past one
will be evacuated at nine o'clock this morn
ing, and to show our magnanimity to tn
gallant defenders, who were only executin
the orders of their Government, they will b
allowed te evacuate upon the same term
which were offered to them before the BON
bardment commenced. Our success shoul
not lull us into false security, but shoul
encourage us in the necessary preparation
to meet powerful enemy, who may at an
time attempt to avenge this, their first chec
in the present contest.
The Commandants of Batteries wi
promptly send in their reports through ii
proper channels, giving journal ofthe firin
of their batteries against Fort Sumter, an
of the fire of Fort Sumter against their ba
| g., .srl,s Nhar Of Nhraa
particularly distinguished themselves, an
other incidents relative thereto, in order thi
the General Commanding may be able
make known to the Confederate States Co
eminent, in proper manner, their braver
and gallantry.
The General is highly gratifed to sta
that the troops, by their labor, priVatiol
and endurance at the batteries, and at the
posts, have exhibited the highest characte
) istics of tried soldiers, and he takes the occ
sion to thank all, his staff, the regulars, Il
volunteers, the militia, the naval forces, al
the numerous individuals who have contri
uted to the surrender of Fort Sumter.
By order Of Brigadier. General Beaur
gard, . : y
4 = D. R. JONES, Asst. Adjutant Generi
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The Last Hours of the Duchess OF Ken
The Duchess of Kent was in the room
Wulcn sne cOnuucteu uer CoirespOnuenC
familiarly known as her writing-room, whC
she was seized with the attack which W
the precursor of her death. Her attendan
conveyed her to large couch, or sofa, in b
bedroom, where she remained till she die
This fit of rigor was succeeded by a stupO
from which 1t was almost impossible
rouse the sufferer. The perfect enunciatiG
and beautiful reading so often remar ked,
possessed by the Queen, in delivering Il
royal speeehs to Parliament, is in some q
gree hereditary, for the late Duchess Of Ke
was very fac reader. .-.I q
1t was the custom of Her Royal Highnel
in later PEARS when her infirmities prevent
her from attending public worship, TO read
sermon to her assembled household in t
drawiDg-room on Sunday afternoon; viii
she did with an effect that the author migl
perhaps, have failed to produce. In a dri
| zlinn rain the fnneral Of the roYal Dnehl