The New York Herald Newspaper, April 19, 1861, Page 3

NEW YURK HEALD, FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1861.—TRIPLE SHEET. on Ee SRR Dearne: to mark time, The procession wes then fermedin the | oschea the powérful locomotive \“Waleott,” was Dollowing order:— ORDER OF MARCH. P Platoon of the Twen.y firet Precinct of Police, Wider Capt. F. 0. Speight. Colonel E. T. of Massachusetts, and Quartermaster Stetson, of the Sixth ent of New York. ‘Brass Band of pieces. of the Regiment. Watson, Adjutant A. B. Farr, master R. L. Plaisted, ‘Wheeled in companies, presenting a front the whole ‘width of the thoronghfare, began playing the workl re- owned air of ‘Yankee Doodle,” to which the crowd Feplied with’shouts that woke the echoes, aid made se- vere] late risers look out of their up stairs windows in ‘their dressing gowns. ¢ FIPTH AVENUE HOTEL. Tho troops then passed along the front of the Fifth Avenue Hotel. On the baloony of this building were a large number of ladfes, who cheered the troops, waving their handkerchiefs ‘and “atara and stripes,”? which place « halt of five minutes wasmade. Here ‘Kemedy, with his inspectoss, joined the party, and proceeded in front during the rest of the march, giving directions to his subordinates relative to the clearance of the way. BROADWAY. From Union square downwards the housts along this part of the route were decorated with bunting and “Hag;, several having their fronta nearly obscured thereby. ‘The pennant and colors of the St. Denis Hotel Waved brave- Jy in the breeze, the former touching tho hoses on the other side of the street. At the corner near Grace church the cheers became deafening, and such remarks as ‘‘That’s the regiment that means it,’ ‘What a fine bedy of men.” “Young and strong and firm to the Union,” &c., were frequeatly and loudly given. Nearthecorner of Eighth street, and also in one of the windows at the corner of Seventh street, were boys, attired in a miniature uni- form, waving the ‘‘star spangled banner,’’ also in minia- ture, The enthusiasm increased as the troops arrived in Tront of the New York Hotel, over which a large flag was Bpread gayly in the breeze, and the crowd, observing the colors, gave a prolonged and hearty cheer ail the time the troops were passing, more especially when the band, having played several airs, again played ‘ Yankee Doodie.’? As the regiment passed the armory of the City Guard, the colors were thrown to the wind, several of the members inside holding it in their hands to show ite speciality, instead of ruming it up to the flag stall. At Laura Keone’s theatre the same thing was done. The ‘and here struck up “Vive l’America,”’ which was weil Teceived, but not so well as the next air of ‘‘Away dowa South to Dixie,” which elicited @ most hearty response. ‘The troops had now reached the Metropolitan Hotel ‘when a second halt was made for the purpose of detach- ing two hundred and twenty-five of the men, who were ‘there quartered for breakfast. During the hait cheers ‘were given for the ‘Old Bay State,” ‘‘the Massachusetts. Boys, “Our Down East Troops,” &¢., ending with a hearty and sonorous clapping of hands. The sun at this time was ‘upon the golden eagle at the top of Ball & Black’s Building, in whose bill one pennant was held, while another was stretched by the breeze ‘across the atreet, the tout ensemble causing admiring re- marks to be made by the troops. The march was again commenced, but as the Russ pavement had here been ‘watered, the foothold was very poor, making the march tedious to the already tired troop. On arriving at the St. Nicholas Hotel another halt was made, and three hundred more of the,troops were detached, the remainder, four hundred and seventy-five, proceeding to the Astor Bouse. From this part of Broadway downwards flags ‘were thrown across the street. At the corner of Canal Btreet the crowd had greatly increased in numbers, which was stilf further enlarged as they pro- ceeded. Boys with fings in their hands waiked ‘with the erowd or lined the sidewalks. The flags of seve- ral establisments were dipped in salute as the troops neared the Park, and the enthusiasm of those at the win- ows exceeded, if possible, even that of those in the streets. Flags were displayed over the City Mall and the buildings that surround the Park, and as the troops reached and entered the Astor House the cheers were ‘only rendered the more enthusiastic than before by the concentration of numbers. IN FRONT OF THE ASTOR HOUSE. ‘During the two hours the troops remained in the hotel of breakfast and obtaining @ little rest after their lengthy march, the crowds lined the sidewalks from Park place to Cortlandt street, but were in the greater number assembled in the open space caused by the junction of Park row with Broadway. A quieter as- nembly of persons during this interval could scarcely be expected or hoped for, THE DEPARTURE FROM THE CITY. Shortly after eleven o’clock the troops quartered at the ‘Metropolitan and St. Nichoias Hotels formed and marched down toward the Astor House, arriving there at about half-past eleven, by which time the other wing was in readiness for the march. The line wasagain formed, and with an escort of police from the Eighth precinct, under (Capt. Herne, passed along Broadway to Cortlandt street. ‘The enthusiasm hving been pent up for the past two hours, now burst forth with renewed vigor, and from the time the soldiers left the Astor House until they reached the inner side of the irou gates of the Jersey City ferry, the cheering never ceased, even for an instant. Several of the buildings on Broadway were decorated with flags, CORTLANDT STREET. Cortlandt street was a pretty picture to behold, even ‘pofore the troops entered it—not one window being with. outa national flag of some kind or other; in some in- stances enough were displayed to fill every pane of glass in the window. As the troops entered it the excitement was interse. Miniature flags were scat- fered among the departing trivje, and if Sto Instance, a4 @ man acaticred a handful of these little flags among the regiment he shouted—‘Boys, take care of the stars and stripes.” Although military discipline would not allow the men toreply by word of mouth, ‘still, as they picked up the little colors and affixed them to the guns, their looks plainly replied that they would do what they could, So great was tne enthusiasm that wtorekeepers and others rushed from their stores with segars and thrust them into the pockets of the soldiers, golens volens. One person held aloft a bust of Washington ‘with the magic figures, ‘1776’ attached. THE rrEr. On arriving at the pier a clear space was kept by the Broadway squad, under Sergeant Milne, the detailed force under Sergeant Mount, platoons from the Second and Third precincts, under Captains Hodgins and Jamie- gon, &o. Whilst speaking on this subject we cannot help stating that the police arrangements were excellent, ‘The troops entered the pier in double file, and, aa they pasged to the boat, cheer after cheer rept the air, while from many a strong man’s eyes a tear rolled down the check. As they formed on the boat they made a solid phalanx in the centro portion, generally devoted to teams, and the glistening, glittering array of bayonets, presented a fearful rampart of weapons of etther offones or: ce, the boat containing the living freight left the pier, the bells of the shipping rang out a parting salute, which ‘was continued unti) the troops arrived at the other side. THEIR ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE AT JERSEY CITY— OVER TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE AT THE DEPOT—AF- FECTING SCENE AMONG THE LADIES. . The ferry boat with the troops on board reached Jersey City about twenty minutes before two. Long before Sings, which lasted for nearly twenty minutes. The train, numbering eighteen cars, and to which was covered with flags, and in charge of Mr. J. W. Woodruff, Assistant Superintendent of the road. A little delay was occasioned om account of the crowd in the building blocking up the place; but the Chief of Police of Jersey City, with his men and Sheriff Fransis, aided by the squad of New York ‘police, soon’ cleared the way. During the time the troops were in waiting to embark on board they were continualy cheered, and the ladies amused themselves by throwing to the soldiers their pocket handkerchiefs and little flags, The order being given, the several companies were marched to their reapective cars, and in about halfan hour they were al) safely on board the train. At one o’clock Col. Jones informed Mr. Woodruif that all was ready, and the signal was immediately given for the train to start. The first mevement of the lecomo- tive brought out cheer after cheer, and as the train slow- ly glided out from the depot the crowd kept up their cheers and waving of flags. Among the ladies could be seen several in tears, deeply affected jat the scene; and one old gentleman cried like a child. When asked if he had apy friends among the troops, he replied that he had not, but he felt as though every one who composed the little band were hie own sons. There were quite a num- ber of the New Jersey militia who accompanied the troops as far as Trenton. » 4 VETERAN. Among those who belonged to this gallant band was one Henry J. White, drum major of the Sixth regiment, who ‘tated he was’ seventy nine years of age, had been in the @ thirty-nine years as a marine and a yolun- teer, had eight stripes on his arm,°and hoped to get another before he returned to Massachusetta, which he believed he should yet see again and again if necessary. PRESENTATION OF COLORS TO THE TROOPS, * Boston, April 17, 1861. Shortly after noon despatches were received changing the programme of the departure of the troops, and it is said making their destination Waabipgton. At half-pest three o’clock Gov. Andrews presented a regimental flag to the Sixth regiment, Colonel Edward F. Jones, of Lowell, commanding. The Goveanor made an eloquent speech from the steps of the State House, the troops being drawn up in line on Beacon street. Adjutant General Schouler, Brigadier General B. F, Butler, and other distinguished officers were present, There wasa dense mass of spectators, including a large number of ladies, and the scene was most imposing and ingpiriting. Governor Andrews, in his remarks, conjured the soldiers to conduct themselves like men, and to act worthy of the glorious traditions of the State they representod. They were called to fight in behalf of the country, its dignity and purity—in behalf of the flag which had swept the seas in triumph, convey ing right and honor all over the world. The Go- vernor alluded to General Butler, who was by his side, ‘as the person under whose lead they would be for the present, and he complimented that officer in high terme. In céntinuation, he said that they would be mustered at last under the command of Lieutenant ‘General Scott, whom he trusted God would spare to witness the Union firmly re established all over the land. They were to re- pair to Washington, which had been built uader the Father of his Country. They had been summoned sud- denly* The State government had done all in its power to provide for the necessities of the occasion, and they would bear with them its benefac- tions and its progress, Those behind cherished them in their heart of hearta, following them with their beat. wishes, and feelng confident that thsy would not return until they had done the utmost that prtrictic men could do. Here the Governor took the flag, and after waving it to and fro, amid the applause of the arsemdied multitude, handed it to Colonel Jones. Colonel Jones took the flag, and saying that he considered it the emblem of _ every- thing valuable upon .carth, and that it would be g0 prized by his command. He declared that, 80 help him God, he would never d: it, All within reach of his voice cheered heartily, and many joined in the expression, ‘God help you, Jones.”’ RECEPTION OF THE TROOPS AT TRENTON. TRENTON, April 18, 1861. Gov. Olden directed a national salute to be fired at the ‘Svate Arsenal in honor of the troops from Boston as they passed through this city. The troops were enthusiasti- cally cheered by hundreds at the depot and the State Ar- eenal, ARRIVAL OF THE TROOPS AT PERO DL PHIA, PuLapmraia, April 18, 1861. ‘The Massachusetts regiment arrived and passed along Chestnut street at eight o'clock, to the Continental to ‘take supper there and at the Girard. The soldiers wore mainly quartered at the latter building, which is now vacant, The cheering was incessant along the line of ua. es IMPORTANT FROM BALTIMORE. Significant Union Demonstration—Har- per’s Ferry Not Captured. Barmworr, April 18, 1861. All the reports about the Harper’s Ferry seizure are false. : A despatch dated five o’clock says that all is quiet there. ‘ ‘There is a full company of United States artillerists sta- tioned there and a strong Union population. A party of secessionists, on Federal Hill, raised a secea- sion flag at noon, and commenced firing a salute with cannon. In a few moments the workmen from all the foundries in the vicinity, hearing the report, rushed op them, tore down the flag, spiked the gun and threw it into the river. The secessionists fled in consternation, and the flag was torn in tatters. The enthusiasm was universal for Union, Not lesa than 5,000 persons were Present, ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE TROOPS FROM BALTIMORE. Barrmwor, April 18, 1961. Five hundred troops reached this city at half-past five o’clock this evening from Harrisburg. They marched through the city unmolested, and a large police force ac- companied them. At many points they were cheered by the Union men, who followed them in large numbers to {be depot. he atreets have been thronged with people this after- noon, and considerable excitement prevailed; but thus far no violence has occurred. The excitement in Baltimore ia increasing. The Union men are thronging the streets, determined not to be oversiaughed by the secessionists. ‘The Minute Men have the Union flag flying from their headquarters. ‘The Governor and Mayor will issue a jolut proclamation to prevent any interference with the paseage of the federal troops through this federal city, The Union sentiment among the mechanics is almost unnanimeus. THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. : Baurmtone, April 18, 1961. No fears are anticipated of trouble or detention on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The road was never in bet- ter condition nor trains runming more regularly on time than now, There isa decided Union sentiment on the entire line, and no trouble is apprehended at Harper's Ferry or any other point. Rumors of an attack there are entirely groundless, government having full possession of the armory, which will be ampiy reinforced if re- quisite. z THE UNION FEELING IN DELAWARE. ‘Winaxorow, April 17, 1861 ‘The secessionists are overawed by prevalent Union sentiments. They had planned the organization of a company, to be armed with rifles from the Military Aca- demy, for the seizure of Fort Delaware, which was tak- en by the government. The project failed. Senator Bayard is ona visit to Virginia. Wraarcror, Del., April 18, 1861. A call is now out, and largely signed by men of stand- ing, for a Union meeting, to consider the best course to pursue. ‘The Governor has not yet indicated the action he shall take upon the President's cail for troops. No secession sentiments whatever are nfinifested. Some feeling had been manifested against companics A and B, Delaware Guard; but they have declared promptly for the Union. CAPTAIN YARD. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. You will oblige by making a correction of a common report in citculation. Captain Edmand Yard, late of the United States Navy, anda secessionist, is not Captain Joneph A. Yard, of Trenton N. J. (same place as the former), who commanded a company in the late war with Mexico, and is now engaged in forming » company for the present emergency of afeirs. It has been reported ‘that the latter is the perron who resigned his commiasion, and joined the seceasioniate. W. 8. YARD. ARRIVAL OF MAJOR ANDERSON. The Flags of Sumter and Moultrie. THE FLEET DISPERSED BY STORMS. The Bravery of a New ¥ork Volunteer. Account of the Battle in Fort Sumter. The Splendid Fight of Thirty- _ four Hours. HOW FORT THE RECEPTION IN THE BAY. SUMTER WAS SET ON FIRE. Major Andérson’s Despatches to the War Department. INTDRESTING INCIDENTS, BC. Bly &c. _— ‘The steamer Baltic arrived off Sandy Hook at twelve M. yeaterday, and was boarded off Quarantine by our special reporter. The Bavaria, from Hamburg, preceded the Bakic by a few moments, and this steamer, as well as all the craft in the bay and the houses along the shore, wore decked with flags in honor of Major Anderson's arrival. The day was bright, breezy and pleasant. Awaiting the Ba'tic off Qu&rantine were the boats of the Custom House, of the prees, of ihe Medical Staff at Staten Island and the epecia) reporters. As the steamer came elowly up the harbor, her black hull relieved against the bright waters, she was saluted by guns from the forte, from the shore, and by the ringing of bells and waving of flags, which were returned by the Baltic waving her ensign and firing her cannon. The Harriet Lane, Faunce, for New York, sailed in company, algo the Pawnee, with her troope, and Pocabon- tas for Norfolk. The Powhatan was not, nor bad she been, at Charleston, The Pawnee did not arrive at Charleston bar until after the currender. During the whole time the fleet remained off the bar the wind blew @ gale from the southeast, rendering the fleet uselees to Fort Sumter. ‘The follow:zg are the camea of the passengers by the Baltis. Among the mem om board were these wounded by the bursting of a cannon while firing a salute of fifty gune previous to hauling down tbe colore on cvacua- tirg:— Major R. Andergon, First artillery. ‘A. Doubleday, Captain, T. Seymour, Captain. J.C. Davis, First Lieutenant. N. J. Hall, Second Lieutenant. Captain J. G. Foster, Engineer Corps. First Licutenant G. W, Snyder, Engineer Corps. Second Lieutenant R. K. Meade, Jr., Engineer Corps. Dr. 8. W. Crawford, Medical Corps, ‘Mise Annie E. Davis and attendant. Sergeant Ranchan, Company H (thirty-two men). Sergeant Scherbner, Company F (thirty men). First Lieutenant E. M. K. Hudson, Fourth Artillery. First Lieutenant Robert 0. Tyler, Third Artillery. Second Lieutenant C. J. Thomas, First infantry, qnd two hundred recruits for general service. The Baltic was decked out with tattered flags, and her prow was shattered, as if she had collided, or had been struck by a ball. Her decks were crowded with blue coats, who returned heartily the cheers which greeted them from the shore, from the ‘Vessels in the harbor, from the forts upon Bedloe’s ‘and Governor’s Islands, from the ferry boate, and from the skiffs alongside. As soon as it was ascertained beyond @ doubt that MAJOR ANDERSON WAS ON BOARD, the excitement became intense. The Major, dressed in uniform, wrapped in his military overcoat, and looking careworn and fatigued, stood upon the wheelhouse, and returned the salutations of the people. The men who fought at Sumter were distinguished by being in the full uniform of the United States, and were drawn up on the quarter deck, About two hundred men were on board, the most of whom ‘wore the recruits put on when the steamer started from New York. The decks were packed with bales of hay, and the cargo put om board here remained undisturbed. THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER. From the foremast floated the tattered flag of Fort Moultrie, hoisted at Sumter, but blown away at the com mencement of the battle. From the mizenmast waved the flag of Fort Sumter, almost in rags, with a piece of ite Hagstaff attached. THE EXPEDITION Which started from New York did not all arrive at Charleston together. The Atlantic has not been seen, and probably went to Pensacola, The Baltic ar- rived off Charleston on the morning of Friday, after the firing upon Port Sumter had commenced. The next day eame the Pawnee and tho Pocahontas, but the Powha- tan haa never been seen. The steamtugs were blown out tosea,and have not been seen by the Baltic, During all the while the fleet was off Cbarleston a terrific gale was blowing, and the vessels had enough to do to prevent being blown out to fea. The Baltic ran aground on the Rattlesnake Shoals, while attempting to enter the harbor, and was got off with difficulty. The Harriet Lane chased the guard steamer Isabel into the harbor, but did not succeed in overhauling her, On the day Major Anderson evacuated preparations had been made to attempt to ‘Teinforce him that night. They bad no tugs, and as the other vessels did not appear they had hardly any prepa- ration. By the order of Captain Fox, who commanded the expedition, a SCHOONER WAS SEIZED | ‘as she was going into the harbor, loaded with ice, For $500 each, the captain and pilot of the schooner agreed to try to put men in the fort. Before the attempt was made the fort was evacuated. The orders from the government to Captain Fox were explicit. He was to at. tempt to provision the fort, and if bis vessels, without troops, were fired, upon, he was then to rush in as best he could. In consequence of the terrible gale, and non-arrival of his tugs and transports, be was unable to execute his orders, Tho firing could be dis- tinotly heard by the fleet, seven miles distant, and the result was awaited with the greatest anxiety. The cap tain of the Pawnee was anxious to rush in at all risks, but was restrained. Major Anderson was re- ceived on board the Baltic from the Isabel on Sunday night, amd on Monday at five o'clock P. M. the Baltic started for New York. The Harriet lane is but a short distance behind. The Pawnee also started, bat goes to Washington. This is a con deneation of the information furnished by Captain Fox, Captain Doubleday, Lieutenants Hall, Henderson and others. MAJOR ANDERSON Is a short, slim, bronze-faced, and apparently feeble gen- teman, whose very appearance gives the Jie to any doubt of hie courage or patriotism. He was too exhausted arid too much overcome oy his emotions to speak, but referred um for information to his of. cere, saying that he would endorse all they said. Every man on board is well and in good spirits. Oxpt. Doubleday pronoxneed the recent charges againet Major Andereon to be INFAMOUS LIEB. He mays that there can be no doubt tha! Major Anderson } quough practice, the csptain rays. He was opposed to did all that man could do. The fight was as good as they | Once got started. Both the men and officers say that could make it. The Captain says that it is a terrible thing to have his private letters published, and warped from ‘twas imposeible to man the parapet guns, and that they Certainly did come execution among the enemy. AD their original meaning, in order to form a basis fora | officer was appointed who, at cach discharge charge against an officer who has done bis duty bravely | of the Charlestonians’ gins, when they were oul well. Major Anderson WEVER SURRENDERED! He brought his flags with him! “Look et them,” ex- claimed the Captain, pointing to the mastheads, The other officer# agreed in this eulogy of Anderson, cursed ‘Webb and bis paper, and said that he would be forced to eat bis own words, MAJOR ANDERSON’S TERMS Of evacuation which he conveyed to General Beauregard were just as the Henitp hag before published them, They ‘were simply ab evacuation upon his own conditions, Af- ter considering this for come time, Gen. Beauregard sald ‘that he would open fire in an hour, and fired the firat shot at precisely half-pagt four o'clock’ on Friday morning, Major Anderson told his men that it was necessary for them to gave their strength, and so did not fire until af- ter breakfast—about seven o'clock. The firing continued all day and night, as has been related im previous ac- counts, None of the men in Sumter were killed, but five’ Were wounded. How many, if any, South Carolinians were killed they do not know, but it is the impression of the officers that several were killed, They heard reports to that effect before they left @barleaton harbor. . ‘ WHY SUMTER WAS EVACUATED. * Fort Sumter was neither garnsoned, provisierfed nor supplied with ammunition. for a long siege. Captain Doubleday eays that they consented to evacuate, they bad but three cartridges lefi—the cartridge boxes having blown up, and five mtn being unable to make fast enough—and those were in the guns, The firing from tye batteries was very effective. They had long allowing them to complete their batteries, and was for resenting the attack on the Star of the West, but was overraled by Major Anderson an’ by his orders. That, and that only, was the point upon which he thought the Major wrong. Al) the provisions had been gone for thirty-six hours except salt pork. .The fort was evacuated because, even if provisioned and reinforced, it was no longer tenabdio; and because Sevator Wigfall Beauregard’ aid-de-camp, came to the porthole and said that “the General desired no more bloodshed, and Major Anderson might evacuate upon his own terms.’’ To this the Major agreed, and hoisted the white flag firing slowly, called out ‘shell,’ or “ball,” and the men wore forced out of danger. It was hard work J learm them to dodge. THE BALTIMORE MEN Were on board the Baltic. at firet, Capt. Doubleday says that they were reluctant to tight, but as goon as they saw themselves attacked by the batteries thoy went to work like good fellows, took hold of an abandoned gun, and Jaughed with delight when they struck the floating battery. Mr. Lyman, of Baltimore, dis- tinguished himself by aiding Mr. Hart in extinguishing the fires, OF THE SOUTH CAROLINIANS the officers speak highly, Lieutenant Hartstein showed them every attention, did everything for their comfort, took charge of the wounded men left behind, and begged ® piece of the Sumter fiag ad a memento. Of Roger A. Pryor the men tell an EXCELLENT STORY, which commends iteeif to the attention of afl who know him apd his habits. He was at the fort before the evacuation, and, secing a bottle in the surgeon’s room, tock hold of it and topiously imbibed, Instead of gqod bragay, the bottle contained iodide of potassium, and the ehivplrous Virginian found himeelf poisoned. Unfortu- nately the doctor saved higdife. The old proverb says that certain people cannot dig by poison or drowning. * THE TRIE UP THE BAY =” Wismost pleasant, The officers were engaged in looking at the Gemonstrations, and fh inspecting and ex- changing signals with tho tadios upon the ferry boats, asking each other, the whilo, if their women would meet them at the landing. Major Anderson walked about quietly. With the various forts around the harbor salutesgwere exchanged, the vessels dipped their flags and the crowd cheered. We give herewith, as,sorhe- thing better than words, a picture of this scone, taken from, the Battery, and since stereotyped, with unprece- dented celerity, by the Graphotype Engraving Company, ‘The Sumter men seemed glad to get back to New York sgain, but tho recruits rather wished for ser- vice somewhere. Arriving off the Battery, the Baltic lay to, and awaited the arrival of the replies to the des patches sent to Washington, announcing her arrival and asking what should be done with the troops. The which Wigfall! had ‘brought with: him. When the firing ceased, Major Anderson saluted his flag. It was hoisted by the South Carolinians upon the Jeubel, when he embarked. He NEVER WEXT ASHORE, either as a guest of Beauregard at Charleston, or apa prisoner of war at Morris Island, and bsa uot yet been from under the Star Spangled Banner of the United States, and he surrendered hie sword to no one. His evacuation was conducted precisely as he had offered to conduct it before the firiag com- menced. In no points did the South Carolinians gain by their attack. They might have had the same thing with- out a shot, and Major Anderson granted nothiog and yielded nothing on account of the bombardment. The American flag was not disgraced by him, and if the rebels had not come to his terms he would not have surrendered until his last shot was fired. Captain Doubleday and all the officers agree that the above is the only true version of the matter, and that, after the bombardment, Beauregard accepted the very conditions formerly offered him. ‘If no one was killed,” why was it nececeary to “prevext further blood. sbed,’’ and to send Wigfall to the fort? THE BRAVE SOLDIERS In Sumter behaved like heroes. Captain Doubleday and Lieutenants Hall and Hudgon say that it would be invidi- ous to make distinctions between men, all of whom dis- Played the most daring courage and the most invincible pluck. Nine times the flagsta{f was shot down or injured, and five times the FORT WAS ON FIRE. The hot air and smoke were 80 stifling during the close of the engagement that the men were forced to lie flat on their faces in order to breathe, and even to cover their faces, with wet blankets. The South Carolinians fired hot shot and set fire to the barracks. ‘(Major Ander- son’s men,’ as Liout. Hall says, ‘tried to aight like gen- tlemen, and not like pirates, and did not fire hot shot, or think of doing 80."’ As soon as the Charlestonians maw the (the leat and worst), they blazed away in order to destroy the men as they extinguish the flames. No rafts were used, nor did any men go outside the fort. There was plenty of water inside, if there had only been men enough to use it. But the men were worked almost to death, and every man taken to put out the fire made one less at the guns. The fire surrounded the magazine, and amid the fire of the enemy the men were forced to remove the powder from the magazine, the ipner door of which goon became so warped by the flames that it cannot now be closed. Happily all the powder was re- moved before the doorway of the magazine was impossa- ble, The flames seemed to have followed the powder, for it oon became so hot that Major Anderson feared an explosion, and after several removals the power had to be thrown into the sea. The constant work of the men accounts for the unfrequent discharges of the guns, and besides this the men had to make cartridges as they fired them. They only bad a few shells and these were ignited by a red hot shot and blown up, at the beginning of the engagement. In spite of all the tumult, confusion, fire, smoke, danger of explosion and the bursting of the shells, the men worked on like giants. Prominent among them was HART, OF NEW YORK, ‘A volunteer who had been permitted by Gov. Pickens to enter the fort on the condition that he should not fight, ‘This Hart observed, but he was of great service in put- ting out the fires, and all the officers speak in the highest terms of his bravery and devotion. Wjth balls hissing and sbells bursting around bim, he worked on undaunted, and could with the utmost difficulty be forced away from the burning buildings, even when it was death to re- main. When the flag was shot down the Charles- tonians concentrated their fire upon the flagstaff, to pre- vont ite being replaced; but, unmindful of the deaths which whizzed by him every second, HART NAILED THE FLAG to the wall, amid cheers from the United States troops, New York may be proud of her first volunteer. Gover- nor Pickens forbade that he should fight; but his examplo will do more than # dozen battles. THE FORT AS IT WAS. The list of the wounded in the battle we give below, with the names of those wounded and killed in firing the parting salute. The fort, Captain Doubleday says, was a perfect shel! when they left it, and could not have been tenanted longer, even if they could have extinguised the fires, which raged while the battle continued. The barracks were not properly protected, and that the fort took fire at all is not attributable to any lack of care upon the part of Anderson's men, but to the FAULTS OF IT@ CONSTRUCTION. It should have been made—as it was said to be, but was not—perfectly bomb and fire proof, There was plenty of wood in the fort to make a bontire, and more than there should have been if the fort had been weli equipped. Again and again the buildings were fired, and at last the flames could no longer be controlled. THE BYACUATION ° ‘Was conducted with great ceremony. Major Anderson saluted his flag with fifty guns, and then went on board the Isabel, taking with him everything he needed, even to his pans and kettles, His flag, which had been shot into ribbons, was hoisted upon the Isabel, his band played ‘Yankee Doodle,’’ and he was cheered from the steamer and from the fort, As he stepped from the Isabel to the Baltic, his flag was hoisted upon the latter vessel, and @ salute was fired. THE OFFICERS Are all eager for fight, but do not know where they are to go. Nearly all of them are mentioned by their superiors jn the despatches to the War Department, and they, in ‘heir turn, favorably mention many of the rank and file in their reports. They are anxious to got at ‘‘the rebels” again, and were especially loud in e¢ondemning the piratical raid upen commerce for which the Southern States are preparing. Lieut, Hudson is de- sirous of obtaining permission from the Department to go to Hartford and raise a regiment of volunteors, and other officers are of the same mind. In conversation and in the papers which were brought on board at Quarantine, the topic which most interested them seemed to be the volunteer movement, and every thing relating to it was seized upon with avidity. The men who fought at Sumter looked very proud, as if feeling their present importance, and cared to talk very little, They say they'd like another brush, andin re- further movements of Major Anderson and his men are given below. nm iy TEA GRAND SCENE IN THE BAY—UNBOUNDED ENTHUSIASM. Rarely has New York harbor been the scene of #0 inte- resting an occurrence as on yesterday afternoon. The bulletins announce? that the steam transport Baltic was be- low, and would soon be up. This was like a match applied to a magazine in the effe>t it produced on the patriotic populace, and the rapidity with which the news epread among the people. There was a gonoral tramp to the Battery, and the shore was soon fringed with a dense mags of citizens. About balf past twelve P. M. alarge steamer was dis cerned approaching from Staten Ieland, and the well known and popular Baltic was soon recognized. As she approached grandly and rapidly, her flags at peak, fore and main, were visible, and when she camo within a mile of Governor's Island a bright flash burst frem her bow, followed by the loud report of a gun, succeeded by another and another, as the noble ship, with her gallant freight, ap- proached the city. Never was steamer entering the har. more universally welcome to the citizens of New York than the good ship Baltic on vhis occasion. ‘The Brosklyn people spread themselves in a cordon along the wharves of their city fronting on the harbor; for they, too, were on the qui vive for the arrival of the brave Anderson and bis small but heroic band. The shipping, aa the steamer moved eteadily and graxfally onward, ran up their bunting in all directfons, and cheers arose from many points. At intervals the guns of the Baltic, which now “lay to” off Governor’s Island, flashed aud boomed, and altogether the scene was one of the most brilliant, lively and thrilling nature. Meantime the ‘small steam ferry boat which connocts Governor's Island with the city unfurled a large Star Spangled Banner to the bright sum and waving breeze, and immediately after- wards left her pier, at the barge office, and ran towards the transport. She was soon alongside, and ready to transfer the heroes from the Baltic. The throng at the Battery increased very perceptibly while those scenes were going forward, and the lower part of the city was literally attired in Stars and Stripes, It was most re. markable, during the time the Baltic was nearing the city, to beheld how rapidly fags and flagstads surmount ed buildings on both sides of the river. ARRIVAL AT THE BREVOORT HOUSE, FIFTH AVENUE, At a quarter to two o'clock the gallant Major arrived at the Breyoort House, corner of Eighth street and Fifth ave. nue, His arrival was not marked by any public demon atration or ovation, beyond the fact that a large crewd had assembled in front of the hotel. Three carriages drove up, which cantaiaed the brave Major and some friends who went to meet him on landing and to eeoort him into the presence of hia affec tiosate wife. The admission was by the private entrance of the hotel, but the arrival was unexpected, and was rather of an incognito nature, However, the crowd could net re frain from giving full expreasion to their feelings, and ply to questions from the reeruits, declared that before the fiag wae hauled down they didn’t feel the ‘work they did. As for the fire of the enemy, that was rough at first, but, Lord! we forgot all about it when wo when they learned that it was really the nero from Fort Sumter they gave three hearty cheers ‘The interior of the hotel was filled with gentlemen and ladies, in anxious expectation, waiting to get a glance at the Major; and when they were told that he would re- main in private during the evening, they immediately loft their cards of greeting and of weleome, Several reasons have been assigned why Major ander- son travelled incognito by thore who were present to give bim a hearty reception, and the most cogent is that he feels keenly the calumnies that have been heaped upea him by a portion of the public prees. When time and opportunity are afforded the gallant officer, it was stated by some of his warmest admirers, ho will ably and effectually vindicate his high military re- putation to the satisfaction of his country. Then, no doubt, will he be crowned with those laurels of publie ap- proval to which he is so justly entitied. It is evident the military of this city, aa a body, will give the gallant and distinguiehed Major a grand recep- lion, a8 preparations, it is stated, on a magnificent seale, ‘fre in course of operation for so auspicious and praise- worthy an object, Ashort time after his arrival at the hotel an officer was observed to ride up at @ rapid pace to the private door, and his first inquiry from the policeman was whe- ther Major Anderson had arrived. On being answered in the affirmative he replied, ‘That's all right,” mounted? bis charger and dashed off as swiftly as hjs beast could go. : Other military authorities of note called in the evening, which betokens the commencement of preliminaries entertain the undaunted soldier in a way and manmemt worthy the great commercial city of the United States, which will hereafter reflect immortal credit on if names for having 80 compitmented the gallant defender ef Fort, Sumter. =f The hotel was well decorated for the reception of abet intrepid soldier, and the Stare and Stripes floated proudiy, in the breeze. i. ‘The crowd had not dispersed at three o’clock, but still, kept round the hotel, anxious to get a glimpse of him. Shortly after Major Anderson’s arrival at the Brevoort Heuse yesterday the boys from Ward school No. 35, ta the number of about Give hundred, asaembled on the aide- walks in front of the hotel and commenced cheering for the Union and Major Anderson. The gallant Major was induced to show himself to the youngaters, and upon hig appearance at the door of the hotel a deafening cheer arose from the boys, and also from a large number of pergons assembled in the vicinity of the hotel. Major 4nderson hayicg been notified that the officers and men of the Fifth regiment were desirous ‘of paying him the honor of a marching salute, on their way up Fifth avenue, stood on the balcony in front of the ladies’ parlor, facing on the avenue, during the time the regi- ment marched past, and received a marching salute, the Spectators cheering lustily all the time. No other persom ‘was on the balcony at the time, consequently all hada good opportunity of seeing the hero of Fort Sumter. ‘A large number of gentlemen called on Major Anderson yesterday, at the Brevoort House, but few were, how- ever, received by him,as the greater part of the day was spent in his own apartments with Mrs. Major Ander- son, whose héalth, we regret to say, has been very much impaired in consequence of the anxicty she has felt for hor husband’s fate. Major Anderson will remain at the Brevoort House until orders are received from headquarters. MAJOR ANDERSON’S DESPATCHES TO THE WAR DEPARTMENT. Sreamsmre leer,” } Orr Sanpy Boor, April 18, 1661. Hon, 8, Camunon, Secretary of War, Washington, D. C.:— Sm—Having defended Fort Sumter for thirty-four hours, until the quarters were entirely burned, the main gates deatroyed by fire, the gorge wall seriously injared, the magazine surrounded by flames, and ite door closed from the effects of the heat, four barrels and three cartridges of powder only being availa- ble, and no provisions but pork remaining, J accepted terms of evacuation, offered by General Beau- regard, being the same offered by him on the 11th inst., prior to the commencement of hostilities, and marched out of the fort Sunday afternoon, the 14th inst., with colors flying and drume beating, bringing away company and private property, and saluting my flag with fifty guns. ROBERT ANDERSON, Major First Artillery. EXCITING SCENES IN THE CITY. The excitement and enthusiasm which prevailed in New York yesterday, wag one of those demonstrations which is rarely permitted @ man in his brief lifetime. We bayvo seen excitements and outbursts of patriotism in the Em pire City; we have witnessed the appiause and enthu siasm with which our gallant firemen baye s0 frequently been greeted; we have looked with pleasure and admiration on the brilliant ovations which the chivalry and discipline of our citizen soldjery have evoked; and wo have participated in the warm hearted manifestations of amity and enthusiastic good will to foreign visiters to our shores; but it must be com feased that the excitement which yesterday prevailed in the metropolia totally eclipsed every precedent that can possibly be quoted. Not that there were so many people congregated along the great marts of commerce and ave- nues of transit, because as no holiday had been pro. claimed, there were comparatively but few working men free to roam about the streets. But tne excite. ment of the occasion was electrical, because it was eaused by a feeling on which there was complete union of sentiment and opinion. It acted upSn the population like the shock of the gymnoti conveying its magnetic influence from individual te in- dividual until it reached the whole community. The people were a unit in their demonstrations of union and devotion to the grand old fabric of the Union and the noble old lag of their slumbering ancestors There was no need for any orders or directions to impel them in this matter. By a common impulse they united to do honor to the government under which they live and to encourage to the utmost the brave young hearts who are mustering in tens of thousands for ite defence wherever its integrity may be threatened. 1 would be improper to say that the excitement of the city began yeaterday morning. That it culminated then there can be no doubt- Ever since the issue of President Lincoln’s proclamation the popular thermometer haa been going up, until it reached fever heat yesterday morning. The arrival of the Boston volunteers led off the excitement of the day, The drill rooms of the leadicg volunteer companies were crowded to excess on the previous evening, and at each of them it transpired that the first detachment of these volunteere were on their way to the Empire City as fast as the iron horse could carry them. It is needless to say that the loyal citizen soldiery of New York were delighted to hear of the prompt action of Mcssachusetts in the crisis of the country. The members of the gallant Seventh and the veterans of the Fifty-fifth were particularly anxious to welcome the young soldierd from the shadow of Banker Hill, There is no exageration in saying that there were hundreds who never closed their eyes on Wednesday night, but patiently waited for the coming of the Boston men. The faithful watchers were repaid with interest when early yesterday morning the brave young patriots set their foot on New York sojl. A single glance at their soldierly appearance and fine healthy frames, as they de- filed before the crowd that had patiently awaited their arrival, was sufficient to repay any one for the vigils of a bight. See ovations which attended the progress of the regi- ment, from the moment of their arrival in New York to their embarkation on the Jersey steamboat on their way to Philadelphia, will be found fully detailed in another part of to-day’s paper. But the excitement whith pre- vailed in the part of the city through whith the Bostonians passed deserves more than # pase- ing notice, The enthusiasm everywhere mani fested, as the youfy men marched along the streets, will never be forgotten by those who were the recepients of the ovation. The tap of their drums drew out almost every living being that was in the neighborhood ef the route of their march; and wherever they passed they were saluted with huzzas and cheers that drow tears from the eyes of many a stalwart man. Such a waving of handkerchiefs, such shouting and cheering, such general demonstrations of affection and delight, rarely greeted an army returning from victory. There waa not &@ man nor a woman on the whole line of march who did not join in the fervent cry, “God bless the brave boys’ Many of these volunteers were evidently raw recruits, who had recently joined, for, inthe haste to join the regiment on their march, they had not time to obtain their uniforms, but walked in line simply with their cloaks and crossbelte, Every man of them, however: stepped out with a firmness which showed that he knew tho task he had undertaken to perform, amd were willing to fulfil the daty to the utmost of their ability. The scene at the Battery on the arrival of the steamer Bajtio—on board of which vessel it was known that Major Anderson an bis little company had embarked at Charles- ton—was lively and eathusiastic to the last degree. Ae soon as the bulletin of the newspapers announced that Major Anderson would arrive in the city at one o'clock, a miscellancous crowd began to make tracks for the Bat