Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1864-03-02

E58> Senator OnR (says the Columbia Guardian
of tho 24th,) WIS in the city yesterday. We learn
that his Wow Of tho prospect before US is very
cheerful and buoyant He expects that about
80, 600 men will be added to tho army by the
New Military Bill, and revenue of $500, 100000
be rsised by the financial measures just adopted.
g-4he Di9io gun, invented by Mr.. Kirtly,
of kentucky, it is said will 30 ablp to fire about
1000 .hots por minute. We lsrn he will soon
take bis model on to Richmond.
@-Gen. Henninggen and Col. St. Lager Gren-
fell have determined again to onter The Confsdc-
rate service, as ptiratcs, in the command of Gen,
John H. Aiors.a.
E% Mr.. J. u. Nowby, OF Augusta, so we'll and
so favOrably known to our citizens, has sent to
the Mayor of Augusta, 6ce hundred bushels Corn
for distribution among saldieFs families and the
posr of the city of Augusta. A most liberal do
nation, and one highly creditabo to the donor.
H The LJschsurg Republican, OF Tuesday
last announces the death Of that vile old renegade,
VIM. G. Brownlov, which occurred in Knoxville
few days ago. The RepuLlicu-, in making the
abovo announcement, says the gallows haa thus
been cheated O: its due.
@s- Queen Victoria's speech, delivered to Par
l:ament on the 4.h: says sho has cndeaYored ts
preserve peace in Eutope, and will continue her
efforts il the interest of peace. She makes no
nl;usicn tv American ttiairs.
rs Gsneral 0.ders M. 20 OF the War De-
.partmoat, dated the :aaf', leHiars Gen. Rraztoa
4rasg assigned to duty at til. see: of Government
and under the direction of the President, and is
charged with tho CONDUCT of military orSfations
in the armies of the Confoderscy.
w 1t is stated that the banks in Richmand
have given notice that deposits rot withdrawn
before the 1st of April will be rsid ina per cent.
Confederate bonds. No deposits received from
the os,h March td the Ist of April
gr Adycps from France say that the rebel
cruiser Rappahanuock is rapidly preparing for
sea at Calais, and ready to chip guns and stores.
The Florida is quite ready for sea at Brcst. Her
sailing is only & question Of time. The Georga's
repairs aro in forward state, and it is.expected
she viii! be ready for sea in short tilne.
g.s- No cavalry officer of The South possesses
tho individuality of Forrest He is at once tho
terror and delight Of The enemy, for ho da:slss
them by his brilhancy, while he crushes them by
his prowess He is qute,Se remarkable in ap-
pearancs as he ia for his feats of daring Tall
and athletic, straight rs on Indian, with aoft
clear gray eye benming from an olive complexion,
lit with ruddy hucs in check and lip, and silrcry
hair, ne Is picture for Rubens
1ar The State Of North Carolina is distribu-
ting cotton cards among tho families Of soldiers
at Eve dol:!rs pc- pair. Neces,itoYs HYe, and
mothers Of s,ldicrs havo the preference.
@- The Richmond banks have decided, &C.
cording to report, to invest in Confederate four
per cent bonds to the e1tont Of 5000 900 of their
capital regarding thom us good and safe invest
ments.
@S- NOBLE KEsoLurIoS.--Lowry', gallant
Brigade is campss:.. ~: 18th, 4Sd and 45th
Alabama regiments. and the 32d and 45th Alissis-
sipri consolidated, ana =: -..-chcd to Clcburns's
Division. The noble men of this brigade, whom
roc listing, declared: Veil Aght if the Gov
ernment will give us peat and brcad-if they
cannot do this, ON bread alono, with shoes, If we
can obtain thsm--f mol, barsiQpted." i