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CAVALRY GRAPNEL.

This is a newl y-nyented weapon Of warfae, and is
designed render cavalry superior 10 infantry. 1t Is
an admitted fact in the science of that infantry
formed into square or in mass, and standing firm and
unbroken can defeat TN equal number of cavalry each
being armed with the ordinary weapons. This fact
bas been fully demonstrated upon many wefought
field in the last hafcentury the st notable Of which
was that of Waterloo, where the French cavalry
peatedly charged the squares Of English infantry and
were uniformly repulsed the squares standing firm and
unbroken.
a man and horse, acting as one, have the strength
and speed Of several men, and ought, If properly
armed 10 be competent TO the defeat Of several men,
The grupnel IL new weapon adapted to this superior
strength and speed and cavalry armed with this de-
structiye machine and well skilled in its can easily
defeat four times their number Of infantry, moving
them down like grass before scythe. This weapon
may aso be used by cavalry against cavalry and even
BY infantry aga ns infantry it will be found exceed
ingly destructive.
Tie gapnel was invented in one Of the Northern
States and l0O 600 Of them have been recently manu-
featured for European Government for the arming OF
cavalry. The present widespread rebellion in our
own country has caused the inventor to offer them TO
our Government. They have been submitted to the
proper department and approved of and purchased and
the President will shortly call into the service of the
United States large body Of cavalry to be furnished
with the grapnel as an additional With this de-
srucve weapon they will be able TO cut in pieces and
annhate four times their number Of the best ill.,
fantry that ever entered field.
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ONE DAY LATER FROM EUROPE
ARRIVAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN.

ST.. JONAS, n. f., Monday, May 6, 1861.
The Canadian Companys screw-steamship North
American, from Liverpool, April 25tb, via London
derry Goth, arrived of Cape Race Saturday after
noon at o'clock where she was boarded by the Asso'
ciated Press news-yscht.
Her advices are mainly anticipated by the City Oh
Baltimore at New-York.
In the British House Of Commons on the 24tn' the
bill opening the burial grounds of the Church OF En-
gland to dssenters rejected by vote OF 80 10 100
The French journals republish the Popes protest
against Victor Ema nuel assuming the title OF King OF
Italy.
Prince Napoleon has been appointed President Of the
commission of representatives from France at the great
exhibition in London next year.
The Paris BouIse on the 9th was weak. Rentes
closing at 6Sf.SSc.
The Italian Chamber Of Deputies on the 24tb,
adopted resolution declaring that the National Guard
Of the South had deserved well of the country during
recent events.
Gen. BoIa proposed to the Chamber to adhere to
Carloads project respecting the reformation Of the
national armament.
The Austrian Representative at the German Diet
had been instructed incite the Diet not to recognize
the title Of Kingdom Of Italy.
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AFFAIRS AT ANNAPOLIS.

ANNAPOLIS, Monday May G, 1861.
The Star of the South conveyed by the Harriet Lane
touched here this morning. She is going to Washing
ton with the 18th, NewYork Regiment.
Two suspicious looking crafts are fitting out at Balti'
more. They Will be overhaued in the Bay.
The 5th New-York Regiment is guarding the rail-
road, and detachments of the 9th and sth New-York
Regiments up the Severn River suffered greatly from
cold and rain since Friday morning.
large and enthusiastic Union meeting was held last
night Prominent citizens participated. Resolutions to
sustain the Government were passed.
Dennis Claude, who fought duel with Gen. Scott,
presided. The appointment Of Board Of Public Safety
was strongly denounced Secession resolutions by
Judge Mason ex Collector Of Baltimore, were received
with groans and Kisses.
Gen. Butler left here yesterday for the Relay House,
whittier the 9th Massachusetts Regiment and other
troops also proceeded from Washington yesterday. The
immediate destination is Harpers Ferry. So much has
TRANSFERRED
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with vour oorresponden detained here in consequence
of the irregurty of the running OF the trains ana as
the Government has entire possession OF the ouiong
tracks and cars there i, no chance OF obtaining re-
freshments, except through the hospitality Of the
soldiers. AS soon as Col. Corcoran, however, heard
of our detention he ordered supper for the entire par,
ty, and gave them soldiers cordial welcome 10 al
he had, includiug good coffee, bread ana ou''er oe'
side bottle of Scotch ale apiece
The Batmoreans were also kindly received oy the
Rev. T. j. Mooney, pastor of St. Bridget Churcn In
New-York, who is the chaplain in the regimen. mum
bering about 400 men, all Irishmen, well oisciPnnea
The Rev. Mr.. M. Is exceedingly popular WIN tns
men, and pays constant attention to their Spiritual
welfare
During our visit be made an eloquent and very feel.
ing address TO the men, during which he called tner
attention the fact that they now on the soh OF
Maryand-a State noted for her devotion 10 civh abd
religious liberty distinguished for her hospitality and
held in grateful remembrance by every son ana daugn-
ter Of the Emerald Isle for the reason that her citizens
promptly dispatched provisions and other 70
the starving people Of Ireland during the famiDe OF
1873. His remarks in this connection were strkngiy
beautiful and elected the profound attention OF the
whole re- meut The eloquent speaker closed his re-
marks by citing song which be wrote on bis passage
from Ireland to the United States In lS during the
famine, intended to show the gratitude OF tue iriSn
heart toward the American people for their contrDu-
tons to relieve the sufferers by the famine AS the
song was recited all the soldiers and the band Joined In
the chorus. The truly inspiring, ana encited
the grta est enthusiasm.
The closing scenes of the evening during our stay
consisted of coilons and jig dances around blazing
bonres 10 which the whole regiment participated. A
more whole -soued joyous party has not been seen for
long time. Out Of the whole ! 400 men, not more
than five voted for Lincoln; but they believe 1t is
their duty to defend the Capital Of the nation Toward
the people of Maryland and the South generally they
entertain the most kindly feeling. They proceeded on
to Washington last night, and the Baltimoreans parted
with them on the best terms ali expressing the hope
that civil may be avoided and peace and fratern-
ity speedily restored throughout the entire country.
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CRY MoRTALITY.-The number Of deaths in this
city last week was 3s6-a decrease of Sc from the
week previous, and 10 less than the corresponding
week last year. OF the whole number, 90 were Of
men, 70 women, l03 boys, and ll5 girls OF the Oh
deaths from acute diseases there Of commissions,
infante, %; scarlet fever, q; inflammation Of the
lungs, 49, diphtheria, III smallpox, H. measles, l2;
apoplexy, IL; inflammation Of the bowels, IL; bron.
chies u eroup,7 OF the III deaths from chronic
disease, there of consumption, sc; marasmus, in
fautile l6; dropsy in the head, ~; dropsy, 9. OF
the "a deaths from external and other causes there
were drowned, 81 suicide by hangngl, /; killed or
murdered, l. The recapituation table of diseases
classified gives Of the lungs throat &C.. l2 brain and
nerves ~ skin &c. anderuptiye evers, 81 digestive
organs i6; heart and blood vessels 10; violence &c.,
II; uncertain seat and general evers Is; urinary
gans, II old age, s.; premature BIRTH S. generativs
organs 81 bones joints &c, g. alcoholism, 81 unknown,
|. In respect Of age, there under year. 90i
from to , years 40; 2 TO s. 80; to 10, 49, 10 10
10 H. II to Is, 20 Is to II, 3; II to 20, 3; 20 TO
%, TO- IS TO 30, 20; 30 to TO- 49, 40 to so % "
to 60, 25i 60 to 40 90; 20 to So Ill 80 to 20,
There were natives Of the United States, 2iSi OF Ire
land 81; Of Germany a; Of England, III OF Scot
land 4; Of France 4; Of Prussia, q West Indies -
unknown .; of Bavaria. British America China Italy.
Poland. Sweden. Switzerland and the sea- each. To-
cluded IN the above were 90 deaths IN the public ns-
tntiona
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.he public win under,and from this the uporta.oe q

the public will understand from this the importance Of
Q programme.
Piano-forts matinees are luxurious In Esw.Yofk.
Frederick Rakemsn throws open his pleasant room1,
and gives us Chopin, De Meyer and Beethoven, With
great effect Do not revolt either ct the mention Of d
Meyer with other masters Of composition Though the
man was common, the artist was noble, and some 81
his works give truly orchestral power 70 the nstru-
ment for which he wrote. To hear him play was 70
mean pleasure he grappled 30 bravely with al dia-
cuties and brought his harmones out of ali depths and
hghts with intensity Of light and shade. His arrange
ment OF Lucrezia Borga would do discredi TO Thai.
berg himself He used to ogle the young ladies, they
say, when he played in his own concerts. More g tbs
pity artists have their weaknesses. I hope nobody
does 90 now But whatever other vices he committed,
nature soon avenged him cruelty the abuse of the
muscles of the hand and arm. He had been pitiless
with bis ten fngers-oh they did the work Of hun
dred common fngers-and now be sits, and they do
nothing, and ache beside. A painful govt seized him
in both wrists and held him fast In vain heroic prac-
tice, in vain douches. The wonderful hands became
disabled and so continued. One thinks sadly of him.
with expression at It's only exit quite cut of, and
music perhaps the only thing he loved, denied him Of
first hand. Remember his fate 70 able-bodied young
women who belabor the piano, piano no more, withau
the yigour of the housemaid's home. Remember that
one may play too much and too hard and thus lose the
use Of ones hands. But now bethink me, poor De
Meyers potatons were trias stronger than yours,
and in another Sort He was quite Anacreontic in his
humor, and the wine cup was often emptied, and -
often filed Query, whether the music alone did ever
give the gout'
Matinee of Satters, too Is sumptuous. This srtis
baa velvet touch and in hia seems rather
to breathe upon the keys than to strike them. The
quality of sound be brings from The instrument is ex-
qusite. He combines great decision with the highest
possible finish His appearance suggests an organize
ton akin to that of ChOpin-we know not whether the
Likeness ends there. But time presses and room fails,
20 farewell, and more of this perhaps another time.
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WESTMINSTER COUNTY MOVEMENT.

BEDFORD, May 6, 1861.
An adjourned Union meeting was held on Saturday,
in the CourtHouse. The chair was taken by Senator
Robertson who made patriotic speech, and was fol-
lowed by John Jay, esq, the Rev. Mr.. Boggs, John
s. Bates, ESQ.,, the Rev. Mr.. Hervy, by Mr.. Lane,
who presented the roll Of company, and others.
subscription was opened the Subscription Committee
enlarged arrangements made for organizing
" Home Guard" to be drilled by Capt. Woodcock,
SEN, and committee Of ladies appointed, embracing
the Rev. Mrs. BOggs, tie Rev. Mrs. Hervy, Mrs.
james LounsberIy, Mfs. james 5. Bates, Miss Nc
Donald, etc.
Mr. jay, in the course Of biz remarks after refer.
ring the powerful influence that the idea OF Datloal
unity exercising upon the fragmentary peoples Of
italy, and the more sacred claim resting upon us TO
preserve unbroken the American Union, based as ii
avowedy eternal principles OF right, referred
10 the conduct of the leaders and the masses oil the
Democratic party in reference to the pending war, he
said that having been member or an adnier oil
the Democratic party; having from boyhood entertain
ed those political prejudees to which hereditary in-
ence and pateIusl example naturally inclined him, and
which by careful reflection were gradually npened into
stern conviction; having been Tor the last thirty
years, they all aware the OPEN uncOmpronIis-
ing opponent u the natiOia principles aud federal
policy Of that party and having on two recent otca-
sions expressed lis opinions on the subject in that
place with no lack Of freedom, using no mincng phrase
or delicate crcumocuon, he felt the more al liberty,
or rather be felt impeed by simple justice, TO express
openly Il heartfelt duuuallOn OF the untHihl!
and patriotism with which the Democratic party
Of the North, from Daniel S. Dickinson of
New-York to stephen A. Douglas of ILL.,
nois - from the gallant Butler Of Massachusetts 10
Gov Sprague Of Rhode Island, from the magnata OF
the party the bumblest follower IN its rauks-haye
come forward 20 the defense Of the country, under d.
cuiusauces which the fret blsst might perhaps seem
10 afford some slight apology for hesation. They had
cone toward heart and hand TO sustain the Govern
mept elected by their opponents against their former
friends and Mr.. Jay aid be freely confessed, with all
his pat hostility tie Democratic party, that be did
not know the fact in American history from the battle
Of Lexington on the 10Th of April l715, down TO the
massacre Of Massachusetts in Baltimore on the 18th
Of AJrl lStl which contained within iiself 20 COM
Ilee 20 conclusive evidence that the American Union
j. cherished ia our heart OF bearts and that repub-
lican Government based on the affection OF the people,
is the strongest in the world.
On Sunday, in the Episcopal Church, the duties OF
citizens as regards the war, again alluded 10,
and notice given Of further meeting OF the patriotic
women engaged in preparing hospital dressng-gowns.
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MOVEMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA TROOPS.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Monday May 6, 1861.
Three hundred of United States cavalry, well
mounted left Carlisle Barracks this morning for York.
1t is said they will march through Baltimore before
the end Of the week.
YORK, Pa, Monday, May G, 1861.
Part of the camp here was overfowed by excessive
rains this evening, and number Of the companies
have been quaered in churches hotels and the Town
Hall.
No order to advance on Baltimore has yet been re.
ceved.
The general health of the men is good.
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CONGRESS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES
SECOND DAY.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Tuesday, April 30, 1861.
Congress met to-day at noon, and was opened by
PRAYER by the Rev. Mr.. Mitchell
The journals Of yesterday were read and confirmed
The President stated that the fist business in order
was the call Of States for resolutions, memorials &c
Mr.. Chiffon Of Alabama presented a communication
which he had received from Memphis Tenn, and, IN
his opinion, contained important information, which he
desired should be submitted to the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs. The Communication, without being read,
was referred
Mr.. Wnght of Ca said he did not rise to resolu-
ton or present memorial but simply for the purpose
Of making the inquiry from the Chairman Of the
Military Committee AS TO what had been done with
the bill introduced at the last session Dr0ydng i0r
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FROM THE TWELFTH REGIMENT.

Correspondence OF The N. I. Tribune
WAsHIsGIos, D. c., May 9, 1861.
Presunng that little information as 10 how we
ere getting along would be interesting to you and your
readers, have taken advantage OF leisure moment
from the hurry and hustle around me, to give it you
Our regiment has at last arrived safely in Washington
it took a week to get here, and the hardships we
endured during that time doubt not were fully equal
to those Of any other regiment-nst even excepting
the gallant Seventh about which there is much
talk but we do not consider them as hsrdships We
have bad enough " eat when we got IT, although
sometimes it not more than one meal Il day. But
there alwayb plenty And a for rect, we do not
consider have had any work hard enough TO do rs
vet to call for resting place easier than The soft eide
Of a board To be sure, we were put through very
severe course Of drilling board the Baltic and when
arrived at Annapolis, had a tramp Of II miles to
the Junction through burning hot sun, loaded with
knspsack mlsket etc.. with but Il &C Of pork and
a'cracker TO eat-the pork 10 be roasted not Al
option. But these little noonveniencies are nothing TO
what willing TO endure In defense 81 the gior
in which we are engaged and doubt much
IL there is one msn who would back out, II we were
called on 20 retake Fort Sumter itself. We do not
seek praise but when read accounts OF the wonders
performed and the hardshps endured by other regi-
menis, which we kHOW have Jared better than our
selves, feel though we would Ike our story TO
be known gl-O.
Since our arrival in Washington, we have Jared
somewhat better than before There has been more
regularity in serving the fare, which has also been OF
a better quality The different companies composing
our regiment have been quarered at various place.
some at the old Assembly Rooms, some at
church, while the company TO which bel long lG.)
have comfortable quarters at private house IN
Fouranda-haf street West hired by the officers, ut
their own expense where pass the time very pleas
antly rising in the morning at 5! clock, breakfAstpg
at 6 gardmountlDg at o. drilling till dinner at l2i
agail in the afternoon supper at o. aud all hands to
quarters at the tattoo, 9! o clock.
The men during their leisure moments engage them
selves in cleaning their quarters aecouerments, &C.,
writing letters, reading smoking and If they ARE for
tunate enough to obtain leave of absence, strolng
about the city. Tbis il busy day with as we ex-
pect our uniforms Ia full Iouave). We were sworn in
Today, and the conclusion Of the ceremony, were
addressed BY the Colonel 10 the effect that we were
the first New York elment in for three months.
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ANOTHER FORT PROBABLY EVACUATED.

FORT bMITH, Ark.i MOnday, May o, IoOI'
gentleman who has just arrived from Fort
Washa brings intelligence from that place up to
May ls
The United States troops, comprising six companies
Of cavalry and of infantry, in all about COZ men,
were preparing TO evacuate the fort Thursday last
and the post was TO be turned Gov. Harris Of
the Cbickasaw Nation, Capt Sturges and his command
from Fort Smith, arrived at Fort Washita the let
inst. The United States troops at Fort Cobb were ex
pected to join those of Washita and then march to
Fort 1eayenworth.
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TIE STRENGTHENING CONTRACT.

To ne Edifore( The n. u TrbuHe
SIR; Ina Scotohman, an was born l. the mucks
TOM o. the Lansholm. Sac Tommy an Antony Hope,
he wealthy srocers' Like uony sawnes' We Len shola
Lads are uucc proud wha set W the ward
an some proudly hen. ~ha hae bull, up 70
theuse.s name an fame us,i an honorable men be
ward over Why, Sir family four brothers lMaeoubsi
r. nae the ranks 10 be- three Knights ard Admiral "a
british service Wes Sir We msS be hen Tommy Hope "a As
tony wu,led fac bare poverty Ioslh fiches lee
often proudly thought how wee an phy they has f1us
this forty year ana msr But Looh Sir. gTieysd
read IN the other day that their riches n a
mghty for gaid seemed doing a--s
dirty wsk 10 getting antaiI contacts for street wAk that ow.e
taxed New OH anu pay Uery for. And thso be s
end o. SIC life Of ssngl Tia, wher far ehune n-.s
gaze up their worth an wealth TO be befyed By sic foul oA
FuiI sco Pulr pur LAnghom hos the gold bee 80
dian, aud themos the gold changed, -.
Respectillly yens ALAN0HVLMtG
Broo1iys Nay 8, lSl.
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THE SURRENDER OF THE FAYETTEVILLE
IN. c. ARSENAL AND FORTY THOUSAND
STAND OF ARMS

The schooner Charles Dennis arrived at this port
Yesterday, from Wilmington, N. c., having on board
Lieut. de Lanel and 80 men, late Of the Fayetteville
~. c. Arsenal. The Lieutenant reports that, on
April IL, between 900 and 900 men Of the North
Carolina State militia were drawn up before the Ar
srual, and the officer in command Of the Arsenal,
Brevet-Major s. s. Anderson he being very Ill at the
time. deemed it prudent 10 surrender which was ac-
c9rdngly done seeing resistance ueless. There were
about 49, 900 stand of arms in the Arsenal At the time.
Lieut. de l.. and the men conducted - Whining
ton, and allowed to depart unmoe..~' dlor Ander-
ron was left at the Arsenal, b able TO be re-
moved.
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which put in here for harbor. had narrow escape
from seizure. She brings Is passengers, mostly me-
ohanics who count themselves very fortunate in getting
North.
The schr John, Capt. Stetson, from Charleston has
% passengers. Similarly situated. They expected to
hear on their arrival here Of Washington City having
been taken.
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NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

The steamship Georges Geek, from Baltimore,
arrived last evening, having seen the L. 5. steamer
Harriet Lane and the Star Of the South bound up the
Chesapeake. She was spoken by the blockading ves'
sells off the Capes, and brought to- they were the gun
boats Quaker City and Monticello.
The steamer Potomac also from Baltimore, saw the
steamer Chesapeake, for Washington City with cattle
when in the Chesapeake Bay.
The brig Gen. Boyd, from Savannah for Boston,
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KENTUCKY.

LOUISVILLE, Saturday, May A. 1861.
The vote of Louisville in favor of the Union can
ddates to the Border State Convention is from six
eight thousand. The Secession ticket some time
since Withdrawn. The Union vote is supposed to be
larger than any aggregate vote ever polled here
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10th the railroads leading into Baltimore from the
North are on tho point Of completion. 50 that in
. dsy or two the passage Of trains aud Of troops
may be resumed. AS the workmen advance with
their repairs of the roads, both lines are guarded
by strong bodies of troops to prevent any repeti-
ton of the Vandalism committed in their destruc-
ton by the mob Of Baltimore, under Gov. Hicks
and Police Marshal Kane.
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THE sTxTY-NINTH AT ANNAPOLIS.

A correspondent Of The baltimore Sun, writing
from Annapolis May 3, gives the following interesting
account Of visit to the camp Of the 9th New-forkl
Regiment the day previous;
There were FIVE or ak BaltmoreaDs in company
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MISSOURI VOLUNTEERS.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Monday, May G, 1861.
Gen. Frosts brigade of Missouri Volunteer Militia
went into encampment at Lindalls Grove in the west
ern suburbs of the city, in accordance with I'm order
from the Adjutant General Of the State.
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MAJOR-GENERAL OF THE NETWORK
FORCES.
ALBANY. Nor

ALDaNI 1IVII'1IF 1'I"! y I70f'
Gov Morgan has received from Gen. John A. Dix
his acceptance of the Office Of Major-GeneTl Of the
New.York forces rendered him some days ago.