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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17

What shall we do with this new military necessi-
tyl" Shall we repea the tariff? IL to precisely
this point the German Jews and other foreign bag
men who fill our warehouses with goods and whose
ciamor persuades weak men that they are the
commercial interest of this city, would be glad to
bring us.
Put in contrast these declarations with those it
made when it was eloquently advocating the in
alienable rights of man; eve hope never to
live in Republic whereof one section is pinned
to the residue BY bayonets" But it is willing to
plunge the country into all the horrors of civil
war. Let us look moment at the interested pa
triotism of the Tribune and the tarftes so far as
IL effects the people of the Northwest. Wheat
can be raised in Canada as cheap in Indiana, Hi
nois, Iowa or Minnesota. By the reciprocity
treaty, it is admitted free of duty, or at a mere
nominal rate protective system cuts off the
foreign demand. This brings the farmers
of Canada and the States we have named in
direct competition in the manufacturing dis
tricts of our own country, with the advantage
of transportation largely in favor of the former.
This would be the effect of the Morrill, tariff
if it operated in the Confederate States. The
Southern tariff defeats the ankee protective
scheme, and opens the markets of the South to
the agricultursts of the Northwest. That's
where the shoe pinces. If the revenue system OF
the Montgomery Government did not Kill the ia
vorite tariff schemes of the Tribune day 1t would
have advocated with all the fervor and ability it
did in November last, the "inalienable right OF
the people of the Confederate States to withdraw
from the Union upon the very grounds they have
assumed to do so.
Why the Journal has changed its tack we can
not divine, unless it be its greed for the public
spoils 1t certainly can not JUSTLY its somersault
upon principle.
We hope the people of Indiana will consider
these things when they are seeking for the causes
which have brought the country to the verge of
ruin.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
Union Meeting at Madison.

MADISON, Sunday, April IA.
A large and enthusiastic meeting was held here
last night. A number of speeches were made
The following resolution was passed:
Resolred That we will, with all the means in
our power, maintain the Government and flag OF
the United States.
Several volunteer military companies are form
ing here
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
Freedom 81 sPeech-Freedsm of the


Our Republican friends. for few years past
have had much to say about the freedom of
speech--the freedom Of the press, and claimed to
be the peculiar champions Of freedom generally.
They hare, also, freely exercised these conssitu-
tional rights in denouncing the and the policy
they have opposed weneed not go from home
to indicate the truthfulness Of this assertion To
sustain the charge, we need only refer TO the vim
dictive, il not malignant. phillippics which have
filed Che columns Of the Republican organ. and
which have characterized the speeches of Repub-
hcan orators since the organization of that
party against their political opponents. AS
public Journalist We claim the right to crit
icise, eellsure and condemn the avowed doctrines
and proposed measures of our political antago-
nists and the public speeches. action and policy of
their representative men, If we did not exercise
this privilege, right we may say. whenever crcum-
stances CT the puhe interests require it, we should
fail Of our duty as public Journalists and should
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
Extra session OF Congress.


The President has issued proclamation
calling upon the States for $4,000 militia to sup
press the combinations in the seeded States and
cause the laws to be duly executed. The first
service win probably be to repossess the forts that
have been taken BY the Confederate States. The
War Department is preparing the details to com
rpunicate to the States
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
From Hnrri.hnrr.

HAinfsErRs, Friday, April ~
A bill has been reported in the House appropri-
ating half million dollars for arming and equip
ping the militia Of the State. IL provides for
the appointment Of Adjutant, Commissary and
Quartermaste- Generals by the Governor.
The war bill passed both houses of the Legisla-
ture to night. without amendment, and has been
signed BY the Governor.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
virginia Convention.

kicffNesn, thursday, April II.
In the convention Mr.. Scott offered an amend
ment TO the fourteenth resolution contemplating
a Congress of the border States in the event Of a
response not being made by the non slaveholding
States. No actionwas taken.
There Is less excitement in this city
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
Prom Boston.

BosToS, Saturday, April II.
The Adutant Generals Office was crowded this
forenoon with officers of the State militia, offer
Ing their commands to the government.
An extensive war feeling has been aroused.
Governor Andrews leaves for Washington this
afternoon.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17

The surrender Of Fort Sumter-A
Blsodfess CamPaign-ssNobedy Hurt"
The telegraph reports the surrender of Fort
Sumter. Internationally, without the loss of life
to the beseiged or the beseiging parties This en-
gagement may be regarded as the most remarka-
bic on record. For thirty-six hours there was Sc
we're cannonading from formidable batteries, two
thousand shot were fred and nobody hurtl'' 1t
appears almost incredible that such be the case
but as the firing was at fortresses and batteries,
and not nen, such result may have occurred.
The accounts state that the defense of Major
ANDERSON was gallant and all that could.be ex
pected Of brave and skillful officer. We have
no doubt the official account of the engagement
will confirm the telegraphic reports as to the
bravery Of the garrison at Fort Sumter, and that
the defense was all that could be expected or re-
quired. In confirmation Of this view of the case
it is stated that the sympathies of the people of
Charleston were with Major ANDERSON, and indig-
nation was expressed that no effort was apparently
made By the Government vessels to relieve him.
The fall of Fort Sumter places the control of the
harbor in the hands of the Confederate States for
the time being. Whether the Government yes
sells viii retire. having failed in the object for
which they were especially sent. or remain off
Charleston until further orders are received,
viii depend upon instructions. 1t is not
probable that an attempt will be made to retake
the forts uatil the determination Of the Admins
tration is made known as to the further progress
of hostilities- To ascertain the future course Of
the President viii require delay, and that suspense
viii continue, and perhaps increase, if possible
the present excited and feverish state of the pub
lie mind. Whatever the policy Of the Admins
tration may be. we hope it may be well consid-
cred. decided and firm, and that it maybe boldly
and unequivocaly announced. 1t is due to the
country that there should be no concealment as
to the purposes Of the Administration, and a
policy adopted which viii maintain its honor and
commend itself to the sober Judgment Of the
people. The responsibility Of the present crisis is
in the hands of the present Administration.
p. s. The latest dispatches say that FIVE o.
ASDERsoSs men were wounded-one it wa
thought MORALLY. ANDERSON surrendered be
cause the ships could not or would not aid him
and his men were overworked. Great damag,
was done to Fort Sumter, and also to Fort Moul
trie and che houses on the Island
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17

The following is the telegraphic correspond
ence between the War Department at Montgom
gerry and Gen. Beauregard Immediately preceding
the hostlities. The correspondence grew out Of
the formal notification by the Washington Gov
eminent, which is disclosed in Gen. Bearegard's
first dispatches:
mo. IL
To L. p. Walker, Secr1ary Of Var:
An authorized messenger from President Lin
coin just informed Governor Pickens and myself
that provisions will be sent 10 Fort Sumter peace
ably, or otherwise by force.
(Signed) @. T. BkAuRBeAnD.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
Hosfiiities Commenced.

The ball has opened war is inaugurated; the
batteries of Sullivan's Island, Morris Island, and
other points were opened on Fort Sumter at four
o'clock this morning Fort Sumter has returned
the fire, and brisk cannonadng has been kept up
No information has been received from the sell
board yet.
The military are under arms, and the whole of
our population are the Streets and every availa
BILE space facing the harbOr is filled with anxious
spectators.
Portions of the parapet were destroyed and
several guns shot away. The fight will continue
all night. The fort will probably be carried by
Storm
1t is reported that the Harriet Lane received
shot through her whee-house. She is in the
oifing. No other government ships in sight.
The troops are pouring into the city by thou
sands.
The firing has continued all day without inter
mission.
Two of Fort Sumter's guns have been silenced,
and it is reported that a breach has been made in
the southeast wall %
The answer to General Beauregard's demand
Sy Major Anderson, vas that he would surrender
when his supplies were exhausted, that is if he
was not reRfOrced.ia
Not casualty has yet happened to any of the
OF the nineteen batteries in position only seven
have opened fire on Fort Sumter, the remainder
are held in reserve for the expected feet
Two thousand men reached this city this morn
ing and embarked for Morris Island and the
neghborhood.
Two were wounded on Sullivan Island. A
number were struck with spent projectiles.
Three ships are visible in the ofling.
1t is believed that an attempt will be made to-
night to reinforce Sumter ~ 81 l.s
From the regularity of the firing it is thought
Anderson has larger force than was supposed.
1t rained to-day. esza e il 81
The bombardme1t continues from the floating,
Stevens and other batteries. Sumter continues
returning the fire.
1t is reported that three war vessels are now
off the bar ~ -r t-I.- re
Firing has ceased for the night 1t will be re-
newed early in the morning.
Ample arrangements have been made to pre-
vent achievements for the night.
LATEST.
The bombardment has recommended with NOR
tars, TO be kept up all night.
1t supposed that Major Anderson is resting
his men for the night Vessels can not get in
A storm is raging and the sea rough, making il
impossible to reinforce TO night @
The floating battery works well. -
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
seuthcrn sympathi.er. az NashyilIe.

n ~ n NASHVILLE, Saturday, April d
There is much enthusiasm at a public meeting
tonight. Resolutions we're unanimously adopt
ed, condemning the Administration for the pres
ent state of affairs. and sympathizirg with the
South. Zollicoffer, and others, spoke.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
The star, and Stripe. Dispiayed.

LANCASTER, Pa Saturday, April II.
The stars and stripes are displayed in honor of
Major Anderson. The volunteers are being en-
rolled
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
No. ?.
NoSToo~Ear, April II. 1861.

u trcacrul BeaErr0ard. Charleston:
We do not desire necdlessly to lombard Fort
sumter m Major Anderson will state the time
AZ which, ~ indicated by him he will evacuate.
and acrec that in the meantime he viii not use
his g,lns~ AGAINST US unless ours should be EN-.
ployed against Fort Sumter. you are thus 20
avoid The eiluson OF blood. Ii this or its equiv
alent be refused, reduce the fort as your judg-
msnt decides To be the most practicable.
(Sgned) /. p. WALKEs, Sec'y of War.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17

The Irrepressfble Conflict Inaugur-
ated - Civil War Commenced In
Charleston Hsrbor---The Abolition
War OF seward, Lincoln and Co.
The telegraphic dispatches announcing that civil
war commenced in Charleston Harbor, on yester
day morning. viii cause intense excitement all
over the country. Civil strife has commenced
The Abolition and disunion administration have
attempted the coercion of the Confederate States.
Such are the first fruits of Republcanism-the
end no one can foresee. Mr.. LINCOLN will seek to
evade the responsibility of inaugurating civil
war, by charging the overt act upon the
Montgomery Government. If war was not
intended, why was a military and naval
expedition fitted out, with the men and
appliances to reinforce and occupy Fort Sum
ter at all hazardf This was not a peaceable
mission II was an expedition intended to con-
vince the people of the Southern States, in Re-
publican language, that we have government.
1t was known that the demonstration would be
regarded as an act of war and the men of the
South wonld have been regarded as mere brag
CARTS if they had not resisted unto death. Their
honor was at stake. If they had yielded without
resistance they would have stood disgraced be
fore the world
What viii war accomplish If the Confederate
States are not defeated after the contest for the
mastery, the same result viii follow which would
have been secured without a resort to hostilities
The political difficulties viii become subject of
negotiation and compromise. with probably re-
cognition Of the rights demanded by the South,
else SEPARATION If subjugated, the govern
ment will hold conquered and hostile provinces.
1t must not be forgotten that the Confederate
States have made no hostile demonstrations upon
the NorEh. They sent Commissioners to seek
an adjustment of the difficulties. but they were
repulsed The door for reconciliation, compromise,
peaceful separation, was closed against them.
The Declaration of Independence is our authority
that any State or nation deliberately resolving
that its government is intolerable has right to
change it. And the Confederate States, not we,
have the right to judge whether our Government
IS oppressive to them. But enough for to day.
Our heart sickens at the terrible calamties which
civil war win visit upon the country. We can
only hope that wise counsels may yet prevail, and
that may stop upon the threshold of hostiIities
If we can not live in peace with the seeding
States we say Let them go out" 1t is better
to have them friends out Of the family, than
enemies in it. Such considerations should in
huence every wise and good man. aolH &C, sris
We refer to the telegraphic columns for the
details of the commencement of hostilities and
its progress till night --se- a9aA
Is the crisis an artificial onef
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17

In the telegraph column viii be found the re-
ply Of the President TO the Virginia Commission
to the policy of the administration in refer
ence to the seeded States. If his answer is cor
rectly reported. it IS about as indefinite as Ian
guage can express It. It is. also. contradictory,
upon its face. He represents it his purpose to
hold. occupy and possess the property and places
belonging to the Government, and collect the du-
ties on Imports" bat he states he "shall not col
lect duties BY armed invasion" and, elf the war
news proves true, he shall probably withdraw the
troops from the seeded States" The latter
declaration indicates a semi-of!icial recognition of
the independence Of the Confederate States by
the administration, else suspension of hostili
ties and submission of the whole question to Con
gress when it shall assemble. If the President
had given a bold, explicit and manly avowal of
his policy. he would have gained the respect of
the country. even if it did not command general
approval
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17

NoSreosInr, Friday, April u.
An extra session of Congress has been called
for April 18th.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
mo. al

d n NoSTcoNfnf. AprI1o, ISL.
70 General G.. .. Beauregard Charleston:
IL you have no doubt Of the authorized char
acter of the agent who communicated to you the
intention Of the Washington Government 10 sup
ply Fort Sumter by force, you win at once de-
mand It's evacuation, and II this is refused, pro-
ceed TO reduce it. (Signed) a
s1iel l.. p. WALKER, Secretary Of War.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
&C n.ilxsros. April II. 1861.

10 L. p. Walker. .Sscretary Of H,n, Montgomery;
Major Anderson replies: 81 have the honor 10
acknowledge the receipt of your communication
demanding she evacuation of this fort, and to say
in reply thai il is demand which regret that
my sense of honor and my obligations to my
Government prevent my compliance" He adds:
Probably viii await the firss shot, and II you
do not batter US to pieces, we will be starved out
in a few days" (Sgned) q. I. BEAuREsARD.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17

cHAHIEsros. April Il. 1851.
10 Z. p. H.lltsr Ssoretary Of H.ar, Montgomery.
He would not consent. write 20 day
(Signed) G.. I. BEAURreARD.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17


How the War News 10 Received.
a ,eil CIxcrSxkrr, Saturday, April n.
Great excitement throughout the city. Business
comparatively neglected. Sympathies of all par
ties with the Government 7 lt p
49, -. Providence, Il. l., Saturday, April ID
Governor Sprague has rendered to the Govern
ment the services of the Marine Artillery and
900 infantry, and offers to accompany them
himself.
k..e So - s.5. Bosros, Saturday, April Is.
The war news from Charleston creates a pro-
found sensation in this city and throughout the
State. The general sentiment is. that the Fed
eral Government is right. and should be main
tanned. ~ ~ tsaf
Intense excitement prevails. The surrender is
not believed by many si T-fe te easss
sisa szgl.- ~ H.nssx. Saturday, April IL
The news of the bombardment caused pro-
found sensation. and the Legislature passed a
resolution that they heard with deep sorrow a re-
greet of the war among neghbors, and without
expressing an opinion PRAYERS we're offered for
PHrr,DKi1rIA, Saturday, April u.
The war feeling is rampant The people are
incredulous about Sumters news. Two regi ments
of militia will be ready TO march in few days.
aa 80 MEMPHIS Saturday April ID
luere Is great eAclteulent mere. ne people
are gathered together in great crowds Cannons
rockets. bonfres, music and speeches the or
der OF the evening. 80 t
- s' 1-a 60 DxrRorr, sunday, April H.
The war news creates a profound sensation
The unanimous sentiment Of the State is, that the
position assumed by the Government must be
maintained.
An impromptu meeting of the members of the
Detroit bar and influential citizens was held yes
terday afternoon, composed of all parties. They
passed resolutions denouncng the rebellious or
ganization called the Confederate States, and de
claring their intention 20 stand by the old flag at
Another meeting Of the citizens will be held TO
morrow night.
Cmcaoo SUNDAY, April u.
The news Of the surrender of Fors Sumter ere.
atcd profound sensation. IL was az first dis
credited; but. when late dispatches arrived con-
frming previous reports, the excitement was in
tense All parties express determination to up
hold the Government in enforcing the laws and
maintaining the supremacy of the national flag
ERIE. PA. Sunday, AprillL
The news from the South creates the most in.
tense feeling. Men OF all parties EXPIRE their de-
termination 10 stand by the Government. and fight
for the supremacy of'the United States flag
All our volunteer companies viii offer their
services to the Governor 70 morrow.
BrrAio SUNDAY, April H.
Accounts have been received from numerous
Eastern cities representing intense excitement.
The militia are volunteering their services, and a
general determination TO support the Government
is manifested.
RIcHroSD Sunday, April Il.
Demonstrations of joy were made during the
night. A party hoisted the Southern flag in the
capitol but it was subsequently removed by the
guard. r.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17

LIP. Baxss, .scneary Of War:
The demand will be made tomorrow at twelve
o'clock e (Signed) @. T. BKArRreAHD.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17

- NosrsosrHr, April II, 1881.
10 General Beauregard, Charleston;
Telegraph the reply Of Major Anderson
(Signed) L. p. WALKER. Secretary.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17

cHAmfsros, April II, 1861.
TO L. p Wake, Scredry Of Var, Montgomery;
Demand sent at . o'clock Allowed ill s
o'clock to answer. (Signed)
c. 4 RrarREcARn
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17

s'yit,r1 s- Mosreo~rr. April 10, 1884,
To General Beasre0ard:
Unless there are especial reasons connected
with your own condition, II is considered proper
that you should make the demand at an carry
hour. (Sined)
L. p. WALKIR, Secretary of War.
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