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ptain Fox, would not be carried out. We shall strive to do our duty, though I frankly say that my heart is not in this war, which, I see, is to be thus commenced. That God will still avert it, and cause us to resort to pacific means to maintain our rights, is my ardent prayer. I am, Colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Robert Anderson, Major 1st Artillery commanding. These three most significant telegrams are from our commissioners: 1. Washington, April 5th, 1861. Hon. Robert Toombs, etc., Montgomery, Ala.: The movement of troops and preparation on board of vessels of war, of which you have already been apprised, are continued with the greatest activity. An important move, requiring a formidable military and naval force, is certainly on foot. The statement that this armament is intended for St. Domingo may be a mere ruse. We are, however, credibly informed that Commodore Stringham, who takes charge of the squadron, sails for St. Domingo