Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-04-19


mass Of ruins. Many of the guns are
dismouuted and the side opposite the iron
battery Of Cummings Point is hardest
dealt with. The riaed cannon from this
point played great havoc with Sumter.
The wall looks like honeycomb, and
near the top is breach that cart might
pass through. The side opposite Moul-
trie is honeycombed extensively, as is
that opposite the floating battery.
Fort Moultrie is badly damaged. The
officers quarters and barracks are torrto
pieces. The frame houses on the island
are ridled with shot, and in many in
stances whole sides of houses are torn
out. The fire in Sumter was put out aud
re-kindled three times during the day.
DR.. Crawford, the surgeon Of Font
Sumter, was slightly wounded IN the
face.
1t is positive, but singular fact that
none Of the Caroinians were injured.
When the officers who visited him
were about to leave, Major Anderson 40
companied them TO the wharf, and bid
them adieu. He and all his men still
remain in Sumter. The report sent you
earlier in the evening that they had left,
and that Major Anderson was in Charles
ton, is incorrect.
A boat was sent from this port tonight
officially to notify the feet that Major
Anderson had surrendered.
It is not known when the Carolinians
will occupy Sumter, or what is to be
done with tho vanquished Every one
is satisfied with the victory, and happy
that no blood was shed in the city.
After the surrender the bells were
rung, cannon fred, and tho whole popu-
lation Joined in public rejoicings.
Negotiations for the Surrender of Fort
Sumter Completed.
CHARLnsroN, April ID. The negotia-
tons between Major Anderson and Gen.
Beauregard we're completed last night.
and Major Anderson. with his command,
will evacuate Sumter this morning, and
will embark on board of one Of the war
vessels off our barbor.
When Sumter was in flames and Ma
jor Anderson could only fro his guns at
long intervals, the men at our batteries
cheered at every Gre which the gallant
major made in his last struggles, but
they looked defiance at the vessels Of
war, whose men, like towards, stood out
side, without firing gun, or attempting
to divert the fire Of a single battery from
Sumtor. Five of Major Andcrson's men
are slightly wounded.
CHARLESTON. April l4-The steamer
Isabel is now steaming up to the city. -
She will take General Beauregard to
Fort Sumter, which will be turned over
by Major Anderson to the Confederate
States. Major Anderson and his com
mand, it is reported, will proceed to New
York in the steamer Isabel.
Evacuation Of Sander Departure OF
Mdy. anderson and his Garrison for
~ York.
CHARLESTON, April 14--9 P. M
Maj. Anderson and his entire garrison
leave to night at ii o'clock in the steam
er Isabel for New York.
The feet is still cruising outside Of the
bar.
The scene when Major Anderson and
his men took formal leave of Fort Sum.
ter is described as most thrilling aud eff.
fective. Major Anderson refused to be
separated from his garrison, and left tho
fort this afternoon with them to 20 on
board the Isabel, where he is now watt
ing for the tide to cross the bar.
Departure Of Major Anderson fran Fort
Sumter Fatal Accident---.Sumter Ia
Ken Possession Of BY Gen. Beawegard.
CHARLESTON. April. ID, p. M.-Tho
Palmetto and Confederate flags now wave
over Fort Sumter. Major Ripley, with
200 men, by order Of General Beaure-
gard, took formal possession Of the fort
at o'clock P. NJ.
Whilst Maj Anderson was salutine
bis flag, previous to retiring, an explo-
sion occurred, killing one man and dan
gcrously woundiDg four others.
The Major marched out under the stars
and stripes, the band playing Yankee
Doodle. lie starts tonight IN the
steamer Isabel for New York, receiving
supplies from tho feet
In returning thanks 10 Gov. Pickcns.
for his kindness to himself and wife. Ma
jor Anderson said that history would o.
plaud him for the forbcarance he had
practiccd he was much gratiiied that no
lives we're sacrificed. lie said his orders
were to destroy the works, IL possible.
but not to take life il il could be avoided.
KErcHTs on THE GoLDEs CfRcIE In
R0gTaN The Do.to- I'LL