The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-09

longs your as the representative Of sove
reign animated blythe most friendly sentiments towards
the American Union. This Union is not simply in our
eyes an elemnnt essential 70 the universal political equ
librium; constitutes besides nation 70 which oul
august master and all Russia have pledged the most
friendly interests for the two countries placed At the
tremities OF the two worlds both in the ascending pc
Rod OF their deveopement appear called to natural com
munityof interests and Of Of which they have
already given mutual proofs to each other.
lido not wish hero approach any questions which
divide the United States. We are not called upon 10 OK
press ourselves in this contest The preceding cons
derations have no other object than attest the lively
socitude Of the Emperor in the presence Of the
which menace the American Union, and the sincere
wishes that his Majesty cntertans for the maintenance
Of that great work. abOrously rased and which ap
peared 50 rich in its future.
1t Is in this sense, sir, that desire you
TO express yourself, az VOL to the members Of
the general government, as to the influential per-
sons whom you may meet, giving them the as
surance that in every event the American nation may
count upon the most cordial sympathy the par. OF
our august master during the important crisis which ia
passing through at present.
Receive SIR the expression of my very deep conside.
ration. GoRTsCIIAKOFr.
The Secretary Of State has delivered to Soeck the
following acknow led gment.
Mr.. SEWARD TO Mr.. sroEcKL. g.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, Sept Z, 1851 !
Secretary Of State of the United States is author
lied by the President to express to Mr. De stoeck En-
yoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenpotentiary Of his
Majesty the Emperor Of Russia his profound the
liberal friendly and magnanmors sentiments Of his Ma
iesy the subject of the internal differences which for
time have seemed 10 threaten the American Union they
communicated in the instruction from Prince Gorischa
ko to Mr. De stoec and by him read by his Majesty d.
rectoa the President OF the United States and the Secre
tary o. state NJ De Stoeck will express TO his govern.
men the satisfaction With which the regards
this guaranty of friendship between the two coun-
tries which had its beginning with the national existence
of the United States The Secretary of state efers to NJ
Dc socck renewed assurances of his high consideration
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
u. Ed DE S1oBcKL, nc, &c.
THE ADVANCE OF THE REBELs-CoNFIpENcE OF OUR
TROOPS.
There those among leading military chiertans
here who believe the rebels broke camp Manassas
days SINCE and by tomorrows dawn will appear in force
before Washington and give battle to our army 1t is
proper 10 say that General Mcclellan is not among the
number who believe 1t. He believes that Beaurogard
Johnston have altogether too much sense after having
neglected to take advantage Of position when
comparatively weak and they strengthened by the
flush Of victory, to attempt what would prove
them an utter impossibility. 1t is conceded that
by the constant and untiring labors Of our gallant
troops works, from the Chain Bridge TO four miles
south OF Alexandria perfect and improbable. In
deed within the points mentioned extending over dis
lance Of about fifteen miles, they may considered one
continuous fortressa line of the thoroughly arts
tic and beautifully constructed earworks that the world
saw. Our troops thoroughly drilled and
in the very best Of spirits They have all seen their
young cbieftain General Mcclellan They know him have
confidence in him. love him. and are SO inspired by his
that they will follow where he leads though be
into the very jaws Of death They are no longer CON-
mens, They have learned to love camp life They bear
hardships such few Of the old warriors experienced
They healthy and what MORE they know they are
not lighting against right but feel that they douby
fortified in the great fact that they are sustaining the
government supporting the old flag and perpetuating
Union that will long survive the memory Of the vile
traitors who seek TO destroy it, and that at last they
themselves will leave memory behind them that
will be cherished by every patriot. There
is desire the part Of generals or men to put off
decisive battle the rebels seek IT, Below Alexan lra
on the river, stronger than ever Above Wash
ngton forces defy the rebels to attempt TO cross
They erected their Notifications the banks of the river
at Great Falls to their crossing but as last
night General Mcclellan despatched Grfns battery TO
point opposite the rebels on the river and promptly de-
moshed their earthworks and drove them away. Seve-
raj attempts have also been made cross further up
In the face General Stones General Banks column
which in each have been repulsed An idea
Is still entert ned by the rebels, judging from their
movements that they yet into Maryland above
Washington While General Banks hold. his present no.
sition they will never do it, There is little doubt that
but for the vigilance Of General Banks Bauregards army
would have bivouacked the soil of Maryland ere this
Few know the vast amount Of work that has been per-
formed by tho men under Generals Banks and stone
They have held the key to the capital and the nation will
day reward them for the great work they have
achieved with SO little demonstration In repelng the
threatened rebel invaders Of the national metropolis
MOVEMENTS OF THE REBELS
The rebels are making their principal demonstration in
the direction Il the Chain Bridge but not in sufficient
warrant any hope of for our troops
The fact s that the awful condition Of the rebel army
being panic struck by the terrible spread of smallpox at
and other places and the call of coast States
for their troops to home and protect tho principal
seaports from like fate to that which has beallen Hat
inlet looks to thorough breaking TIP of the rebel
army and their return to the several States from whence
they came.
TnE REBELS AT MUSsoN's HILL.
The enemy near Munson's Hill very quiet through.
out the day In the morning they had grand flag rails
ing ceremony In view Of troops when they substi-
tued huge pirate flag in place Of the dirty rag which
they had flown during the week be easily seen from
the dome Of the national Capitol During the entire day
the rebel and Union pckes kept up desutory fire. with
damage to either side. Towards night the fire was more
brisk and at time it thought q general engage
ment was at hand. 1t soon after subsded, and
things resumed their usual status. The rebels have few
guns mounted At Munsons Hill and General Mcclellan is
entirely Indifferent about their ia that drec
ton