Posted on 09/09/2021 4:43:50 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson
WASHINGTON, Sunday, Sept. 8.
The letter from ALEXANDER, of Russia, to the President of the United States, has been the subject of much talk with the Diplomats, with whom it has caused an intense excitement. Both the matter and the manner of the letter, and the extraordinary precaution taken by the Emperor to have proclaimed to the American people his sympathy with the Union, and his desire for the permanence and prosperity of Republican institutions, cause what the Diplomatists pronounce a "profound sensation." Of course, its effect upon the other Governments of Europe is the first question asked. It is the conceded opinion that it must cause England to think twice or three times before she attempts a recognition of the Southern rebels, even though she go without cotton for the next five years, and that she will soon conclude it to be her interest to unite with the Governments of the Continent in such a demonstration as will leave the rebels no room to hope for European sympathy or assistance.
THE REBELS STILL ON MUNSON's HILL.
There has been no event of interest happening to-day. The rebels still occupy Munson's Hill; our scouts still continue to watch them throwing up fortifications; the balloon still hangs in the air above Fort Corcoran, and the rebel flag flaunts defiantly within sight of the Capitol. It may be that all these things will change within the next twenty-four hours, but to-day they seem to be destined to hold their several relations to each other for a much longer time.
SUNDAY OBSERVANCE.
The order of Gen. MCCLELLAN in reference to the better keeping of the Sabbath, was obeyed today in all the camps on both sides of the river.
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The Great Rebellion: Preparations for Immediate Hostilities – 2
The Reported Death of Jeff. Davis, etc. – 2
Editorial: Kentucky Invaded by the Rebels – 2-3
Editorial: The Lessons of the Summer – 3-4
Editorial: Gen. McClellan and the Sabbath – 4
“American Citizen” – 4
A New-York Lawyer Sent to Fort Lafayette – 4
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