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The Daily Dispatch: April 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], Major Anderson to the Secretary of War. (search)
Major Anderson to the Secretary of War. The Srcretary of War at Washington received the following dispatch from Major Anderson, Thursday evening: Steamship Baltic, off Sandy Hook, April 18, 1861, 10.30, A. M., via New York. Having defended Fort Sumter for thirty-four hours, until the quarters were entirely burnt, the main gates destroyed by fire, the gorge walls seriously injured, the magazine surrounded by flames, and its door closed from the effects of heat; four barrels and three cartridges of powder only being available, and no provisions remaining but pork, I accepted terms of evacuation offered by General Beauregard--being the same offered by him on the 11th instant, prior to the commencement of hostilities — and marched out of the Fort on Sunday afternoon, the 14th inst., with colors flying and drums beating, bringing away company and private property, and saluting my flag with fifty guns. Robert Anderson, Major 1st Artillery, Commanding. Hon. Simon Came
The Daily Dispatch: April 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], Kentucky. (search)
Response to our Henrico Correspondent. We publish the following patriotic response to the patriotic proposition of our Henrico correspondent: American Hotel, Richmond, April 18, 1861. Editors Richmond Dispatch.--Gents; In response to your patriotic "Henrico Correspondent," who, in your issue of this morning, says he will be one of a hundred thousand men to pay $100 each to raise a fund for the support of the war, I have to request that you will put my name on the list.-- Who comes next? Chas. Harris, Chm'n Norfolk District Delegations.
The Daily Dispatch: April 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], "The Bulls and Bears." (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.reception of the news in Pittsylvania. Pittsylvania C. H., Va., April 18th, 1861. By last night's mall we received the latest, most cheering, and interesting news, regarding the present state of the country; among the rest, that "Virginia had seceded" and was no longer a part or portion of that Republican Union over which the Illinois Rail-splitter wields his maul. So soon as the glorious news was heralded to our citizens, preparations were made to fire thirteen salutes, as we are of the opinion that there are at least that number of the quondam United States who sympathize with, will soon, or have become members of the "Southern Confederacy." Every man was perfectly enthusiastic, and in less than an hour the firing commenced; it was loud and long, and hearty cheers stood from every point. Music swelled its strains, and many a martial air thrilled the car of those who are ready and willing to march and fight under the folds of the Pa
The Daily Dispatch: April 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], Washington affairs. (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.Roanoke preparing for the conflict. Salem, Roanoke county, Va., April 18, 1861. These are stirring times, indeed, in little Roanoke. We have completed the organization of the Roanoke Flying Artillery, numbering 72 men, and they offer their services to the Governor by to-night's mail. Another, a Rifle company, will be completed on Saturday; and still another, the third, to be called the Home Guard--the youngest man in it is over forty-five, and the oldest is seventy-six. All of which will be ready and in complete uniform in a few days. I hope we shall find no difficulty in obtaining arms. Col. R. C. Allen has already called out the regiment of militia on the 20th, for the purpose of thorough organization, and to fill up the vacancies in the volunteer companies, at which time we shall raise a large and beautiful flag, now preparing by the ladies of Salem.--We have also organized a Vigilance and Executive Committee for the county
The Daily Dispatch: April 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 7 (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.troops in motion — resignation of Dr. Junkin, &c. Lexington, Va., April 18th, 1861. The late news has inflamed our people to an extent never before known. All are now united to defend the honor and interests of our beloved State. By order of Gen. Harman, the Rockbridge Rifles (Capt. Letcher) left today at 1 o'clock for Staunton. They number near 100 able-bodied men. This evening the Rockbridge Troop, (Capt. White,) 80 strong, leave for Staunton, and the Troop in the lower end of our county, (Capt. McNutt,) goes with them. Fervent and patriotic prayers were offered, as the "Rifles" were about to march off. by Rev. Dr. McFarland and Rev. Mr. Tebbs. The Lexington Presbytery is in session in this place. Rev. Dr. Junkin, President of Washington College, resigned his position to-day. His resignation was immediately received by the Trustees. The flag of the Southern Confederacy had been raised by the students. This act was ob
The Daily Dispatch: April 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], Exciting Scenes in Baltimore — passage of Northern troops. (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.affairs in Portsmouth. Portsmouth, Va., April 18th, 1861. Great times about here — enthusiastic and crowded secession meetings held--Confederate flags flying — our harbor is obstructed to prevent Government vessels from passing.--The ship Cumberland, that has been lying down at the anchorage for some three weeks, was yesterday removed to the yard, and anchored abreast the ship-house B, and shortly after coming to anchor those on shore had the gratification of witnessing the loading of the guns, with grape-shot; in the meantime, the gates of the yard were closed to prevent the citizens from passing and repassing. All this war business is said to be going on on account of a report that the yard is to be taken possession of by the Secessionists. By-the-way, the new appointees of Abraham are to take charge to-day, among them we notice two New Yorkers and an Irishman. How many more such Northern and foreign coercionists are to be app
The Daily Dispatch: April 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], A deluded people. (search)
From Petersburg. the seizure of vessels at city Point — rejoicing in Petersburg — military Preparations,&c. [Special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Petersburg, April 18, 1861. The events of the day have been such as to render me almost unable to decide where to begin an enumeration of them. The excitement has certainly reached its climax, and events of the most extraordinary character would now be received with nothing more than comment. The prime cause, however, of the tremendous display of feeling to-day, was the seizure of the three vessels at City Point. The originators of the plan to take possession of these vessels were certainly very ingenious, as well in the conception as in the management and execution of it. It was done almost secretly, I may say, for very few persons here had any idea of such a thing; and when the news of the success of the enterprise reached the city, the majority of our citizens were completely astounded. A company of twelve