The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-04-12

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a special despatch to the n. Y. Herald,
dated Charleston, 9Th inst says:
Information has been received from the
North that reinforcements have been or
dered to Fort Sumter, accompanied by
squadron under Commodore Stringham.
Five thousand Southern men, additional
to those in the Qualifications, are ready to
take the field within Il hours.
The utimatum is seizure or surrender.
This notice aas sent Major Anderson, but
with supplies, today. lie was notified by
Beauregard that they are the last, which
is equivalent 70 declaring hosIilities. This
is positive.
Troops have been ordered to rendezvous
at points remote from Charleston, but
within Supporting distance, to watch the
movements of the enemy.
Gov. Pickens, on Friday, inspected the
batteries, accompanied by his counsel and
senior officers.
| Bloodshed is inevitable A formal de
mand to surrender the Fort has been made
The steam frigate PoWhattan, which
left the navy yard yesterday, was intercep>
ted by the steam TUG Griffin at the Quar-
antiue and proceeded to Florida.
The Atlantic sailed to-day.
The Illinois chartered by the govern
ment, will load with troops and stores i'm,
mediateIy for the Gulf.
Tie Baltic has been chartered.
The War Department are negotiating
for several large steamers for transport
service.
Charleston, April 7.
Gen. Beauregard this morning issued
an order and sent special messenger to
Mai. Anderson giving him ali official mott
fication that all intercourse between Fort
Sumter and the city would be prohibited
from that date. All the posts have been
strengthened and additional regiments are
expected from the interior.
Montgomery, Ala, April s.
The Cabinet has been in session all day
and something serious is anticipated.
Norfolk, Va, April s.
The Pawnee sails tomorrow for the
South with orders. 1t is said here that
she landed $50 troops at Fort Monroe last
night.
Pensacola, April s.
A private telegram from Fort Jackson
says that war steamer, disguised, passed
the mouth of the Mississippi yesterday p
NJ, and came within reach of the guns at
the Fort. She was accommodating about
until near morning, and then proceeded
to sea.
New York, April 0.
The Times correspondent reiterates
that an attempt will he made to provision
Fort Sumter by an armed vessel If the
secessionists fire on her they will be res
pons;ble for whatever trouble follows.
Washington, April 8.
A special despatch to the New York
Commercial Idrertiser, says; Dispatches
has been received here this morning from
Charleston, which state that r. S. Chew,
one of the Clerks Of the State Department
had arrived there, and had brought a mes.
sage from Secretary Seward to Governor
Pickens
Mr.. Seward, in his message, distinctly
informed Governor Pickens that Fort Sum-
ter must be supplied with provisions from
Charleston markets, and if Maj or Ander-
son was not furnished regularly the Gov
eminent would furnish him with those
things which he most needed.
We are in hourly expectation of hearing
that hossilities have been commenced in
Charleston harbor.
New York, april g.
A special despatch to the E'vening Post,
says:
1t is reported from Charleston to day
that Lieut.. Talbot has not been permitted
to return to Fort Sumter.
Maj McCulIoch left to-day for Texas.
A special despatch from Charleston to
the Hera5R, states that the authorities had
received official notification that supplies
will be furnished Anderson at any hazard.
Immense preparations Immediately
commenced. Orders were issued for the
entire military reserve to proceed TO their
stations. -Four regiments Of ! 900 men
each have been telegraphed for from the
country. Ambulences and other prepar-
ations for wounded are being made.
At midnight seven guns from the citadel
was the signal Cor the assembling of all
/ the reserves, and the city was thrown into
the greatest excitement.
Seventeen regiments, 500 strong, as,
sembled in an hour, and left for the forti-
fications ct three o'clock in the morning.
All the vessels in the harbor necessary
for transportation, will be put in to service
by noon.
4 fleet Of seven vessels is reported of
the bar.
Major Anderson displayed signal lights
during the night, from the walls of Sum
ter.
1t is believed that the fight will com,
mence at Stone Point, twenty five miles
southwark, the batteries along the coast
being slenced in turn, and after clearing
Morris Island, the Government forces will
cross to Sumter, while Anderson engages
Moutrie
Lieut.. Talbot was denied admission to
Fort Sumter by the authorizes.
+. S. Chew brought dispatches from
Washington 10 Gov. Pickens, and in COM