Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-03-11
Northerp News

An extra session of the United States Sem
ale was called by Lincoln, because the iu-
teres,s OF the United States require 1t.
Tie bill giving Lincoln power TO suspend
the writ of habeas corpus at pleasure finally
passed the House by a vote Of " to 45. ;,
A row has occurred between the Federal
soldiers and negroes at Hilton Head. Tue
latter were driven off to the other end OF the
Isl nd.
Banks was fred upon on the evening of the
l2,h ult., in New Orleans. The weapon used
was an air gun, and the bullet, after passing
near where the General stood, was found on
the opposite sidewalk.
Vice President Ha,nlin has gone north
ward for the sole purpose of obtaining ON,
Gers for a negro brigade whichis being raised
in Louisiaua, the officers Of which are to be
commissioned by the Geyernorof Maine.
Forty major and one hundred brigadier
generals are to be created in the Yankee ar
my. They are to be selected from officers
who have dis inguished themselves inthe held.
The Washington Chronicle contends that
there is q great reaction in favor ofa vigorous
prosecution of the war throughout the North.
The New York Times expresses the opln-
ion that France will attempt TO break the
blockade before many weeks" .Limcoln's or
gan in Washington says, if the event occurs,
it will create u war between France and the
United States. According to the New YORK
Tribune, Lincoln and the French Minister,
MERCER, have had long secret interviews
lately.
1t is stated that the quarrel between the
Federal Generals Hunter and Foster, at Port
Royal. rlated to precedence in rank, and
c nclud.d by Gen. Hunt r sayi',eg that sooner
than fight under him, lie would fight against
him. and su;ting the action to the word, Gen. =.
dealt Gen. Fl. q blow in the face. Gen. H.
was not slow to assert his bclligereat rights,
and replied by striking Gen. +. on the head
with a bullet Of wood, drawing blood proiuse-
IL Before hostilities could be renewed, the
c,mhatants were separated.
it is said Hooker's army will make a for.
ward movement as soon as the roads Will
permit.
Several non commissioned officers from
New England are represented as applying tor
permission to raise colored commands. Their
applications have been sent to the Wal De-
putment at Washington.
Northern papers say that Rosencranz IS
moving cautiously towards Chattanooga, pro-
tecting and guarding his rear as he goes for
ward.
The Germans in st. Louis lave held a
meeting to induce emigrants to goto Florida.
The New York Tribune is out for the ap-
poiutment Of Major General Fremont to COM
mard in North Carolina.
In the United States District Court, at In
dianapoi!s, on the lst inst, four persons charg-
ell with resisting the military authorities in
the arrest Uf Geserters. were convicted oil
treason.
One Lieutenant Colonel, two Majors, eigh-
teen CAPTAINS, and f,rtY.three Lieuienants,
have been dismissed, for absence without
leave, from, the Federal army Of the Potomac.
The New York Herald states that the Fed
e.al War Department is determined to weed
uat Of the army all the officers who are not
practical supporters of the Administration.
Tie nigger regiment in Massachusetts is
filling up very slowly. Great inducements are
offered the colored Mel to enlist but they
don't see it..
The New York Hcrall announces tie death
of Mrs. F. Twin Booth. Mrs. Booth will be
remembered as Mi Mary Devlin, ayoung
actress Of brilliant promise a few years ago.
General Wool has ordered q patrol force
Ia ascertain the number and description OF
fire arms in the city Of New York, and also
the quantity of ammunition now in the stores
OF that CITY. This was charged ny the New
York lures to be a p, ,uu,ionary movement
of the Lincoln Government again<t Il p'Fnl'.I
outbreak.