21 SEPTEMBER 1861, Page 9

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UNITED STATES. Sept. 6. ME applications from the people to subscribe to the Federal Loan continue numerous. Further seizures of Southern property have taken place on an ex- tensive scale in the Northern States. The New York Democratic State Convention has passed resolu- tions recommending the vigorous prosecution of the war. Despatches from Maryland estimate the aggregate Confederate force opposite Washington at 125,000 men. The same despatches state that they are well provisioned, and that an immediate attack is intended.

The ship Gondar, from Liverpool, has arrived at Beaufort. The commercial news has been anticipated vie/ Father Point.

Latest by Telegraph aid Cape Race.

NEW YORK, Sept. 10. The Emperor of Russia has addressed a letter to the American Go- vernment in favour of the Union' and recommending peace. This letter has created a great sensation in diplomatic circles. The report of the death of President Davis is still unconfirmed. Military matters remain unchanged,

Preparations for fresh naval expeditions are being made. (Per Glasgow, via Queenstown.)