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By Telegraph. Charleston April 12
--The bombardment of Fort Sumter by the Confederate troops in Charleston harbor commenced this morning at 4 o'clock, and ttteries are now firing on the fortress.
[second Dispatch.]
Charleston,April 12.--The ball is opened, and war is inaugurated.
The batteries on Sullivan'srbor is filled with anxious spectators.
[third Dispatch.]
Charleston,April 12. P. M.--The firing has continued all day without intermission.
Two of Forarked for Morris' Island and vicinity.
[Fourth Dispatch.]
Charleston,April 12.--The bombardment continues.
The floating battery and Stebbins' battery are o three war vessels are outside the bar.
[Fifth Dispatch.]
Charleston,April 12.--6 P. M.--The firing has ceased for the night; it will be renewed at daylight
Troops are arriving by every train.
[Sixth Dispatch.]
Charleston,April 12.--Midnight.--The bombardment is still going on at this hour.
Discharges are m
Reported for the Richmond Dispatch.the War bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature. Harrisburg, Pa., April 12.
--The war bill passed both Houses to-night, without amendment.
Gov. Curtin was in his office to sign it, and it is now a law.
The Charleston war dispatches were announced in both Houses, producing a profound sensation.
Mr. Smith, (Dem.,) in the House, after the announcement, changed his vote to "yea," for the war bill.
All the other Democrats voted against it.
The Daily Dispatch: April 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], Evening session. (search)
From Fort Pickens. New Orleans, April 12.
--The enthusiasm among the volunteers is great.
Large numbers are leaving for Pensacola.
The reconnoitering is progressing rapidly at Fort Pickens.
Advices from Havana say that Messrs. Rost and Yancey sailed for Europe in the steamer Clyde.
The War News at the South. Montgomery Ala., April 12.
--There is intense excitement and rejoicing at the attack on Fort Sumter. Fifteen guns were fired in honor of the event.
The Daily Dispatch: April 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], A Tolerable Inanimate. (search)
Kentucky Volunteers for the Confederate States. Louisville, Ky., April 12.
--Dispatches have been received to hold the Kentucky regiment of volunteers in readiness to move at a moment's notice, from the War Department at Montgomery.
Wreck and loss of Life. Norfolk, April 12.
--It is reported that a large guano ship was wrecked in the late storm, on the North Carolina coast, and seventeen lives lost.
Charter of a Transport steamer. New York, April 12.
--The steamer Vanderbilt was taken to the Navy-Yard to-day.
It is supposed that she has been chartered by the Government.
The Daily Dispatch: April 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Spanish expedition to St. Domingo . (search)
The "Independence" of Hayti, Washington, April 12.
--Gen. Sumner today called on Secretary Seward, urging the recognition of the independence of Hayti.
Extra session of the Confederate Congress. Montgomery, Ala., April 12.
--An extra session of the Confederate Congress has been called for the 29th of April.
Northern markets. Baltimore, April 12.
--Flour steady at $5.37.--Wheat firm — red $1.30@1.36; white $1.40@1.70.--Corn active — mixed 56@60; white 61@63 Provisions firm and unchanged.
Coffee firm at 12¾@13½c.
New York,April 12--Noon--All markets unchanged.
Northern markets. Baltimore, April 12.
--Flour steady at $5.37.--Wheat firm — red $1.30@1.36; white $1.40@1.70.--Corn active — mixed 56@60; white 61@63 Provisions firm and unchanged.
Coffee firm at 12¾@13½c.
New York,April 12--Noon--All markets