The Sun. — 1864-09-16 (London, England)

AMERICA.  (Per the Etna, via Cape Clear, Sept. 15.)  NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 11, a.m.  Official despatches of yesterday report the evacuation of Atlanta by Gen. Hood, and the occupation of the city by a portion of Gen. Sherman's forces, under Gen. Slocum; also that a great battle had been fought between Hood and Sherman at East Point. _ _  No details are given, bat the losses on both aides are stated to have been very heavy.  The Confederate General Hardee was killed. Hood is believed to have retired to Macon. Latest accounts from the Upper Potomac of the 2d state that General Early's headquarters are at Bunker's-hill, midway between Martinsburg and Win nhest er.  All was quiet with Grant's army on the Ist, General Sully's command defeated the Indians in a battle on Knife River, Kansas, on the 25th nlf,, killing and wounding 150 of their number. Gee. Sully's loss was five killed and 30 wounded.  Mr Stanton has officially announced that the credits required by law to be allowed on the diffLrEnt quotas under the President's last call for troops amount to 200,000 men, which reduces the numbar to be supplied to 300,000. Ho adds that 100,000 promptly furnished will suffice for General Grant to give the finishing blow to the rebellion.  New Orleans despatches to the 24th ult. announce the arrival at that city of the family of President Jurtrf 7 of ITayirn  Jua7:sz himself is reported en route to the same destination. Gold, 241. The Etna takes 129,740 dols, in specie.  Arrival of Muller in England.  QUEENSTOWN, Friday Morning.  From the moment the Etna was signalled to the time she made the harbour, excitement was intense, and, as the vessel containing the man whom the people in Queenstown believed to be the murderer of Mr Briggs hove in sight, every place commanding a view of her lights in the distance WAS tenanted, and applications to go out in the Inman tender to meet the vessel were very numerous, but all except the press were refused. The tender left the quay soon after 7 o'clock, with Captain Eastman, the American consul, on board, and steamed away to sea till the rocket signals in the distance indicated the approach of the Etna. At this moment the interest and curiosity of the few on board the tender were raised to the highest pitch, which continued till the Etna drew up to the tender. To the question, Muller on board ? ' " Yes," was the reply. A eagerly rushed on board. The Etna left New York. on the 33 instant, and Muller, in custody of Inspector Tanner, conducted himself well during the voyage. He eays he is innocent. He ate, drank, and slept well, read the Pickwick Papers, and laughed heartily over them. He says he shall never forget Sam Weller. He says he will be able to establish his perfect innocence, Inspector Kerressey and Sergeant Clark had charge of the prisoner, who has been kept in the sick bay or hospital, of which ho has had the range. He has never been in irons. Mr Death and Matthews, the cabman, are on hoard and quite well. Inspector Tanner, with his charge, is well. They will leave Liverpool on Saturday morning for London. Although Muller is the son of very poor parents, he has served some time in the German army, and seems to understand what he reads, but is not an intelligent man, and writes badly. Since the trial on the 31st ult. he has had no conversation with any one publicly. The excitement among the German population of New York is immense. Inspector Tanner before he left addressed a letter to Superintendent Kennedy, of the New York police, thanking him for the advice and assistance rendered, and enclosed ten sovereigns for Detective Tiernan, who zealously discharged the duties entrusted to him. The crowds at Qleenetown were much dieappointed on finding Muller had been conveyed on to Liverpool. The New York Herald publishes a correspondence between Inspector Tanner and Superintendent Ken • nedy, the former returning thanks for the attention, advice, and assistance he received during his visit, also thanking him for tho valuable assistance of officer Tiernan, and enclosing for him a gratuity of £lO, if allowed to receive it. Superintendent Kennedy acknowledged and permitted Detective Tiernan to receive the gratuity. Muller was conveyed to the Etna in a carriage on the 3d inst.