Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-06-28
From TIE National Iatsllis,ncerl
TO THE EDITORS.

" EST POINT, JUNE 10, 1925.
am now at this far-lamed and truly impor-
tant Point, and have Witnessed, with much plea
sure, some Of The examinations Of the Cadets-
This forenoon OF particular interest TO me; it
was on suhiec, IN which The future greatness Of
tins country is particularly concernd--Internal I'm
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Roads, Canals, Bridges
&c. and the young gentlemen displayed very
ctrste knowledge of all those subjects; and by
their TO various questions, and their ample
descriptions, which were given in plain and lncii
manner, proved at the great progress which
they had made; aud this Institution will furnish
numerous band OF Engineers, who, in peace or in
war, wili be found highly u,eirl to their country.
But 1t IS not on this or on that particular subject
that the Cadets seem quite at home; they al
ways so on every occasion; and is only necessary
20 visit this institution in order be convinced offs
utility. Their military appearance and movements
are admirable, AMI, although it is sad affair for
parent to part with darling son; although the
father feels scnsi5ly the parting, and although
mothers srieino language can describe-yet there
IS Joy IN reserve for them; few short years, and
their boy will return TO them a man in every sense
OF the word--a man capable of filling any situation
n l!te-of leading army of freemen TO victory,
81 shining in the Hall of Legislation, of dwelling
mountains and directing the course of rivers,
even M the bosom OF retirement, on his own farm
In his own cottage-from the knowledge he has
scquiTed, he will be found enjoying life in supe-
no. degree, able TO turn every incident and every
occurrence 10 the greatest advantage.
have seel parents part with their sons, and
great was their sorrow their departure for
West Point. Bat here have witnessed the pa
rent Joy have here seen the father whose first
wish IN life was 10 see his son prove himself de-
serving {. the appreciation of his saperiors. have
happiness, and have here seen the mother whose
heart beat tor Oy on behoidng her sweet fellow so
much improved her aficctionate bosom syeIled
raD.ure---cne could
teaEly tear from heavenly source stood in her
eye and dropped en- her maternal cheek. Oh could
al parents see tier here-they would be
satishcd--tor escn those Cadets who have been
mere but lew months, seem quite fond Of their
studies and pleased with their employments; and,
d4ouA ~ frst the young STRIPPING thinks il will be
happy Gay when his education IS completed and
he can bad adeu to West Point with honor. vet.
when THAI Gay arrives, lie would rather stay than
60 Ihere IS something pleasing in their employ
nent--sornethDg 50 fascinating in this truly romantic
situation, that tile youthful heroes generally feel
more regret at bidding farewell 10 West Point,
than they did Whcn they first left their father's
i'ouse.
The education received here Is a complete one.
Their morals are fl better guarded than in anv in
stitotion Have ever seer, and in those wears in
winch pleasure - 80 very apt to lead her votaries
asray, even In spite OF the most vigilant parental
cae--in those very years they are here kept from
the pGhs which lead to disgrace aad death.
IL IS IN VAIN for me to tell you what have felt
since | came here. Like the Queen of Sheba, who
went 10 visit Solomon, l have been more than
gratlhed. Happy are those Cadets, and happy
are those worthless to whose care those youths have
been confidedthey all, all deserving of praise
OF Col. Tbayer, whose whole heart and soul seems
to be devoted to the Institution, ii is not for me to
attempt any enlogiuin, but had fifty sons, would
ieeiy i[u5t them all with him, willing that they
should al obey him in all things.