Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-16
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CLOSING Scenes at Ford Sumter.
Two Soldiers Killed by the Accidental
Bursting of Cartridges
THE FABULOUS FIRE IN THE FORT

CHARLESTON, Aprll H. loOl. The last act
In the drama OF Fort Sumter has been conclud
ed. Major Anderson has evacuated, and, with
his command, departed by the steamer Isabel
from the harbor He saluted his flag and
company, there forming on the parade ground,
marched out upon the wharf, with drum and
fife playing yankee Doodle" During the
salute pile of cartridges burst in one of the
classmates, killing two men, and woundng
four others. One was buried at the fort with
military hOnors. The other will be buried by
the soldiers at South Carolina. The two
wounded men were brought to the city where
they are receiving the best surgical attentions.
The others went in the steamer.
In contrast with the conduct of the u S.,
officers in the fleet an old slave passed through
the hottest fire. with sloop load of wool, on
Friday evening, and came safely to the city
Somebody told him he would be killed in the
attempt. Cant help dat" said he, must 90
to the town to night. If anybody hurts dis
chile or dis boat, massa see him about it shuah.
His sloop received four shots.
The fort is burned into mere shell not a
particle OF woodwork can be found The guns
on one side of the parapet are entirely dis
mounted, others split, while the gun-carriages
are knocked into splinters. Major Anderson
says the occurring OF the firing surprised him,
and that it he had had two hundred more men
one-halt would have been killed for want of
suitable protection.
When Col Chesnut, Aid of Gen. Beaure-
gard, went to offer assistance, after the fire,
he says the fort was like an oven, and he
could hardly breathe. 1t was so hot that
Major Anderson received him in one of the
casemales. Inquiry being made how many
were killed, he said None" How many
on your side 2" " None" was the response.
"Thank Cod" replied Major Andersen,
there has been a higher Power over u.s.
Major Anderson SAYS it is prepOsterous to
fight such people. One OF the officers in the
fort remarked that they had endeavored not to
fire on exposed individuals. Yes" said
Major Anderson, 81 gave orders not 10 sight
men, but to silence batteries" Both men and
officers were begIimmed with smoke and
powder. The batteries which have done the
most mischief are the Dahgreen battery,
Stevens battery, and the rihed cannon. The
fort was set on fire three times with hot shot,
on Friday, but was extinguslIed. On Satur.
day ii was again in flames, and then beyond
control. After the fire ceased the surgeon
general of the state troops went down and
offered his personal services to aid the
wounded.
Mayor Anderson was obliged to throw over
board large quantity of powder to prevent
explosion, and it was floating around the fort
to-day. One of the aids carried brandy to
Major Anderson in a boat, after the fire, and
the latter said it was very acceptable, as the
men were completely exhausted by their la
bors. Before going into action Major Ander.
son sent word by an aid OF Gen. Beauregard
to the governor thanking him for the kind at
tentions during he past two months, and very
solemnly said, Farewell, gentlemen. If we
do not meet aga.n here, hope we shall in
better world"
Just before the demand for the evacuation
h.. into
him that the demand would be made. He
was much surprised, but more so when the
fact was verified three minutes atierward.
The fort has been garrisOned by the Palmetto
Guards, and put under command of Lieut..
Col. Ripley, who commanded Fort Moullrie
after the departure of Major Anderson. The
Majors feelings were spared in every respe ct,
and no person, except authorized eids, allow ed
inside. The harbor is full Of boats sailing
around the fort, but no parties without bust
ness are permitted to land.
Special dispatches tonight state that Mr..
Linc0Il has Called lor 10000 volunteers. The
people think there is great deal of bluff
about it. The city is resuming its usual quiet
Everybody is exchanging congratulations over
the successful termination Of the fight but
soldiers are itching for hand to hand brush
The confederate flag and the Palmetto flag
were hoisted on separate spars Simultaneous
L.. 1t is believed that blockade has been
finally established.
LATER.
The fire has broken out afresh in the ruins
of the fort. Two engines have gone down to
operate, and, if necessary, food the maya
zine.
When Major Andersons quarters were
burning, Gen. Beauregard sent offers of assist.
ance before a white flag was run up. Mr..
Wigfall received Major Anderson's sword and
returned it. The fleet is still in sight Of the
port.
dispatch to the National Intelligencer says
the bursting of two of AndersGns cannon,
killing FOUR men. is correct.
CHARLESTON, April 15.-The confederate
flag is hoisted over fort Sumter. Late Sunday
afternoon, Major Anderson embarked on the
Isabel. His baggage and that Of his men
was put aboard the steamer Church. He an
chored off Sumter, and goes out tonight. He
will be taken aboard the Baltic. Anderson
express his regret at the destruction of
property. The first gun from Sumter was
fred by Doubleday. All the officers and men
look hearty, and appear to ,e well led, and to
have had plenty OF provisions. Anderson
compmented Stevens iron battery, and said
this fort fred best, but did not think much of
the others fire. The walls OF the tort are not
much damaged, and except in appearance al
most as strong as ever. Anderson said lie ex-
pected aid from South Carolina in putting out
his fire. This he said was nothing more
than usual in civilized warfare. He was like.
wise surprised at no blood-shed, as the best
evidence of skillful engineering. The federal
feet have been off the bar all day.
The evacuation of Fort Sumter was com
pleted by two clock, Sunday. Major Ander-
son aid his men came out with the hOnors
of war This was granted by Gen. Beaure
gard after an unconditional surrender. There
was great commotion in the harbor. The
fleet OF small boats and steamers were crowded
with passengers. The American flag was
brought down with salute OF so guns; while
being fired gun exploded, killing one of An
derson's men, wounding three mortally, and
severely injuring four. Daniel Howe died last
night while being brought to the city hospital;
Edward Galloway was MORALLY, and George
Fielding, John Irwin, and George Penchari
severely hurt. All were of Company E, first
regiment of the federal army. The man killed
outright was tossed in the air and came down
a manged mass of humanity.
An alarm was given last night and early
this morning by great booming of guns to
seward. AT first it was thought an attempt
was making by federal troops to land at Stone,
but learn from parties thence that the sup
position is incorrect More engines have been
sent to Sumpter. The fire has been extin-
guished, but it is necessary to cool off the
magazines These are very hot and they are
afraid to opeu them lest they explode by ven
tiaton One hundred and twenty-six barrels
of powder are yet ir the magazines.
The Pennsylvania Militia Loan
HARRISBURG, Pa, April 10. Hon. John
CovoIe has offered Gov. Curtin $4,000 OF the
loan authorized by Pennsylvania to arm and
equip the troops ordered from that state.