Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-08-31

lated 10 iGeveu. ". repsess any tuuult, tnoush
here was not that. we observed, the slightest zen
dency towards one.
Thus perish-d the murderer II WAS IN, ;,s,
forfeit oi life for life; aud 80 a,irocious was tie
case that there Were few TO regret at his fate
none that We know OF, 20 deny the righteousness
OF tie law. " hist We may question the utility
OF such spec'acles, tending they do In genesal
To giahiy morbid Curiosity, and to exci'e 4yIn-
pahy ior The criminal rather than an sbhorrence
and consequently prevention, of inc; we trust
acne who were the witnesses oil this scene, will
ioTee' that this ignominious death WAS the conse.
qaence OF az indulgence IN vicious courses and
criminal passions. Ciiy Gq=.
Vest Point is deserv.y considered az the
poi"t OF strongest attraction the Hudson -
ihe scenery OF the river for miles above s.
below IL superior 10 sny of the views on that
uiaSn iicent suesm:-the historical recolleciions
associated with the spot and is neig hbo hood, pos
sess, also, the deepest interest of the many by
WHICH nearly the whole line from New YORK TO
the end OF the highlands Is consecIated. From
the iiver, a. you pass IN the steamboat, no idea
can be formed OF the exient of the Establishments
sppertaniug to the Military School, or cs,he noble
and spacious area in which they are situated
That must be visited in order TO be known
and enjoyed. 1t 10 bounded on two sides by hill,
OF most imposing aspect, from one of which
rowned, in days Il yo.e, Fort Putnam now q
icks of elevated towers which the traveller in
England and Halss has 20 often occasion TO adj.
ml'e. The early morning and the evening at
mo- here oil West Point, Ia the sumu.er, is truly
delightful. When the is above the horizon.
1t may be thought thar the e. ounds are d, ficieut in
shstie, even with every allowance for the clear
space required by the exercises of the Cadets
From one side OF the area you contemplate, far be-
low, The river in some OF most beautiful wind
hss, from other parts open the hBe-t vistas of the
highlands, and the water, winch Is generally stud
ded with slooPs, the white sails of which shiuine
In The sun add considerably to the pictur e.ou. ef
iect OF the " hole scene: and the variety is mos,
aivantaseously increased, 10y the frequent p,ssao.
oil the siupendous steam boats, and the maiestic
safety harses, their decks crowded with
The boarding House of the Point Is one Of the
nea'es' and most comfortable in the Uai:ed States:
the gentleman who keeps it enhances the value
OF good fare by the nature of his attentions, and
manners; and the visier generally meets thee n
numerous and polished company. among whom
may De found distinguished foreigners g. persons of
fashion from the different sections of the Union.
So much has been published concerning the in
stfuciion, discipline and general situation of the
Cadets, that any details Oh those heads would be
deemed supertuous or oppressive. Suffice TO saw
that close Inspection justi6es the celebrity oil
The institution, and the confidence of the q yern,
men' IN the ability aud care OF the professors.-
" c Gould wish that the department Of war would
consult more than 1t seems 10 have done the SUI
pe!ority oil those professors and the proficiency &
acuteness OF the pupits, in its annual choice of
examiners. No Individual, to whatever stat. or
larger division, OF the Union, he may happen TO
belong; or whatever may he his mere poiitical
emlnence or connexion; should be appointed an
examiner, unless he possess at least some know
'eoSe Of the su5lecs forming the Wes Point scheme
OF education Fortunately, the list Of examiners
mas always included the names of men co,npetent
10 The duties assigned them; but, unfortunately if
has too often comprised those of Others who hsv.
pfoVsd themselves altogether unfit and excited
we contempt or compassion of even The cale,s-
IL must be moriiying for the accomplished ins,ruc
tors ior the scientific officers casually or regular
~ present at iie examinations and exercises for The
comletent members OF the board of visters, and
LOT 'he wen Taught pupils, 10 experience or witness
acatechlsioS by ignorance and presur pton inyssi-
go WIN solemn commission from the government
Tor the purpose. The geographical choice of men
10 represent the United States in loreiyn coun-
ties has done direct mischief aud produced ire
pa essibie TIdicue enough; let not the cause of sc
ehee al nome suffer umduly from similar abuse.
Durns the Present month. the Cadets are en- :
cahped In the great arena; and their tents snd ac-
eouuemenis contribute 10 render tie com eroik
s'isi more striking and admirable Every spec,a-
'"'or OF the reviews bear testimony 10 the signal
skill and judgment and interchangeable zeal with
"hrh The Cadets ere drilled. They constitute a
corps which would be surveyed with pleasure and
PRIDE 10 any part OF the world