by John Beauchamp Jones
SEPTEMBER 9TH.—Rained last night; clear to-day.
We hear of great rejoicing in theUnited States over the fall ofAtlanta, and this may be premature. President Lincoln has issued a proclamation for thanksgiving in the churches, etc.
Mr. Benjamin informs the Secretary of War that the President has agreed to facilitate the emigration of Polish exiles and a few hundred Scotchmen, to come throughMexico, etc. The former will enter our service.
The “Hope” has arrived atWilmington with Sir Wm. Armstrong’s present of a fine 12-pounder, all its equipments, ammunition, etc. Also (for sale) two 150-pounder rifled guns, with equipments, etc.
