The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-05-03
Major Anderson, that the Fort is to be

Hio" On these conditions only, repeat
d Every we'll, said Wigiall. will return
to Gen. ,Beauregard," and at once retired
upon which the white flag was hauled down
and the American flag again run up.
A short time afterward deputation con.
sisting Of Senator Chestnut, Roger A. PRYOR,
Capt. Lee, and w. Porcher Miles, came
from Gen. B. and had an interview with
Major Anderson, when it came out that
Wigfall bad no "authority to speak for Gen.
Beauregard, but acted on his own hook"
This deputation not being authorized to
propose any different terms, and having come
simply to inquire into the meaning of the
white flag displayed from the ramparts, soon
retired, Major Anderson declining to make
any arrangements with them. re.a.-
Shortly afterwards another deputation.
consisting of Col. Aston, and Major Jones,
coming from Gen. Beauregard and Gov.
Pickens proposed the same terms as had
previously been ofered-not being willing,
however, that Major Anderson should salute
bis flag. Soon after dark still another
deputation arrived, consisting Of Col. Miles,
Ool. Pryor, Major Jones and Capt. Harris.
TEN, and presented to Major Anderson the
terms for evacuation, which were that the
garrison should take all it's individual and
company property; that they should march
out with their side and other arms, with all
the honors, in their own way and at their
own time; that they should salute their flag
and take it with them.
The enemy agreed to furnish transports
as Major Anderson might select, to any
part OF the country, either by land or
water. When the baggage of the garrison
was all on board of the transport, the sol>
dlers remaining inside under arms, portion
told OF as gunners to serve in saluting the
American Flag. When the last gun was
fired, the flag was Lowered, the men cheer
ing. AT the fittieth discharge there was a
premature explosion, which killed one man
instantly, MORALLY wounded another, and
dangerously three more. DR.. Crawford, of
Major Anderson's Staff, was at once upon
the spot; the men were placed upon mat
tresses, and carried below, where they re-
celved the attentions of several medical Of
icers of the South Carolina forces, who
promptly rendered their aid. One, however,
died before morning. One was left in the
hospital at Charleston, and the rest are
with the command and under charge of DR..
Crawford. The man who died was buried
in the parade with military honors.
The command then marched out, the band
playing " Yankee Doodle" and Hail to
the Chief" and went on board the steamer.
There were six wounded persons returned
on the Baltic, some of them seriously.
These were we'll cared for on board, having
their quarters in the ladies' cabin, and Ma
jor Anderson paid constant attention to
them until their arrival. 1t was grievous
oversight that no surgeon was sent with the
Baltic.
The shipping dipped their flags as the
Baltic came up the bay, and every possible
demonstration of enthusiasm greeted the
returning heroes of Fort Sumpter.
. Maj. Anderson was landed at the barge
Office, where large assemblage greeted
him with enthusiastic cheers. He entered
a carriage, and after calling at the Quarter
masters Office, drove to the Brevoort
House.