New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-15

dispatch to the Secretary Of War. signed h5r
Gov. Pickens, was read by clerk Of the War ne
partment in front of the Executive building jr
presence of President Davis and tie Cabinet
Seven guns were fred, and also one for General
| States. s ~
| There is great rejoicing among our people,
Interesting Charleston Intelligence.
/ CHARLESTON, April l3.--Gen. Peauyeaard takes
| possession OF Fort Sumter tomorrow morning
NAL Anderson has the privilege to salute his flag
l NO one was killed on our side
inc surrender was unconditisaal Gen. Beaare-
| gard prescflbes the terms.
/ SECOND DIsPATcH.--Hon W Porcher Miles has
neen % Eoft sumter and says " as Killed n
| that fertilization. ss IN
Maj. Anderson is now in the city the gnsst Il
Gen. Beauregard. & 2 $500 -
j Judge Magrath has also been to Fort Sumter
ana says the oficers quarters are all burnt down..
| The garrison of Fort Sumter will be manned nv
troops OF the Confederate States tonight. "a
me iiyelest feelings Of delight were manifested
| at the surrender of Fort Surater.
ua ror' sumter was surrendered Internationally
MAJOR Anderson and his men were sent to Morris,
lsland under the charge of q military guard
MAJOR Anderson was subsequently conveyed to
the CITY BY Capt. Hartsteine and Capt Whitney
Secret Dispatches EosFout Flckens. 5
MONTGOMERY, April 10. Lieut.. Woryien United
states navy prisoner of war in Montgomery, has
pee9 compelled 10 give up to the Secretary Of War
his dispatches from Lieut. SIemfer to the Cavern
ment at Washington.
/ The Attorney. Generals opinian has 1,aan 70
quested as to the law Oh his case He violated his
promise to Gen. Bragg and carried secret dis
patches to Fort Pickens, showing to Cen Bragg
open dispatches, and failed to report himself in re-
turning. 5BT#85
-. ThelWar- EewsZina Washington.
WASHINGTON, April l3.-The war news creates
much regret, but no excitement The prospects
OF the future create q general depression
The regular troops have been ordered to the
outskirts of the city, and the volunteers to guard
me e. armories and public buildings azA MI
The President has dismissed from tie army
W. B.Johns and Lieut.. Abner Smith,
ss 49, War Feeling5in Boston. VII sHzs
| EiBosToN april 1S-An extensive war feeling has
been aroused since the receipt of The news from
| Charleston.
Gov John "a. Andrew left for WASHINGTON III
| this afternoons train 80
=. Lincoln and the Virginia Commissioner. -
| WASHINGTON, April l3.-The Virginia Commits
sioners had pleasant interview with President
Lincoln to. day. who told them he would act accord
ing to the declaration set forth in his inaugural
The reply was given in writing.
More Charleston Vessels.
NEW YORK, April lathe Government, it il
reported, has chartered the steamships PiiladeI-
phla and Ericsson. The former is rapidly filling
up with provisions, army stores and munitions Of.
war. The latter will be held in reserve for any
emergency.
Blockade of Charleston,
CHARLESTON, April l3.-The flag of the new
Sumter.
Our port has been blockaded by war vessels Ct
the United States Navy.
Port Pickens Reinforced.
PENSACOLA, April 49, -Reinforcements were
| thrown into Fort PieEens last night.
Great Rejoicing in Mobile
| MOBILE, April l3.-The news of the surrender Of
Fort Sumter 10 the Confederate army was received
| with immense cheering Crowds congregated
about the streets to discuss the Important inteIi-
gence.
The Confederate and Palmetto flags are unfurled
| to the breeze.
Cannons are firing, bells rining, and the enthusi-
asm knows no bounds.
Massachusetts Sustains the Government.
BosroN, April ia profound sensation pre-
walls throughout the city and State.
The general sentiment is that the Government il
| right and shall be sustained.
Offer of Troops from Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R. T., April 13.-Gov. Sprague, of
this State, has rendered the services Of the Marine
Artillery and thousand of infantry to the Gov
eminent, and offers to accompany them to what
ever point they may be ordered.
Naval Preparations.
NORFOLK, April l3-The o. S. frigate of-war
Merrimac has been ordered to be fitted out for
sea service Immediately.
Southern Sympathy Meeting in Nashville.
NASHVILLE, April 13.-An enthusiastic public
meeting was held in this city tonight, at which
resolutions We're unanimously adopted condemn
ing the Administration for the present state Of
affairs, and sympathizing with the South.
Hon. r. K. Zollicoifer and other able speaHe rs
addressed the audience.
Business Partially Suspended in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, April Is. -- The excitement oc-
casoned by the news from Charleston caused
partial suspension of business.
Exchange on New York advanced to per cent.
nrem., on New Orleans it declined to 5 per cent.
discount.
Domestic Markets.
CISoINNATI, April 13.-There were sales of Flour
to-day at s. Is to "a 40 for superfne. Whisky IS
quoted at l34c. the gallon.
New York, April l3.-The Cotton market was
quiet to-day, while the sales comprised 1900 bales
at l25c. for Afiddling Upands. The Flour market
closed dull with sales of $500 bbls. at IS 15D5 25.
Corn quiet; sales $1,000 bushels at GIG to Csc.
Pork quiet; 100 bbls. changed hands at IT 373 for
Mess. Sugar dull; sales l75 hhds. at As to SC. -
lb. Molasses-Sales 900 bbls. Cuba at l630122c.
APoLTICAL PREACHER APpLAuDED IN CHURCH,
Thursday last was fast day in Massachusetts,. and
as usual nearly all the ministers preached political
sermons At Park Street Church Rnston the Rev