Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-07-09

The IVES, Point .fcademy.-The annual public ex.
animation OF the Cadets OF this truly National Iostu
ton closed, learn, the 2ih ult and the Board Of
yisiters adjourned on the following day. The exam
nation occupied ninc hours day, unremittingy TOR
nearly three weeks, during which time each Cadet
subjected TO minute AMI protracted exanin ation
of his proficiency i'm all he studies of the edng
year. The manner in which the several classes ac-
quilted themselves under this rigorous scrutiny, at
tested the fidelity Of their instructors and fully sustained
the reputation OF the Institution Tor the thorou ghness
with which every thing comprehended in its academ-
lie is there taught. In some respect, however,
the deemed TO be detective, aud motihca-
tons were recommended.
Besides due attention TO this part OF their duty,
TO s,eertanng the proficiency of the Cadets in their
military well their scientific education the Board
OF Visitors considered themselves called upou we un-
derstand to into than usually strict inspec
ton OF the government and general concerns OF the
Institution; and accordingly entered into thorough
examination OF its discipline police. and fiscal affairs.
There was disposition on the part OF the Board 10
bes'ow blind commentator, or 10 take any thins on
trust; there the slightest disposition manifested
TO avoid the scrutiny; the contrary twas courted at
every step; and late assaults on tho Institution
Congress, we'll "a out Of it. seemed to .mspd
thorough sitting Of its aif'irs. the administration OF the
Institution underwent the mo Searching operation
which the ingenuity Of the Board of V.siters could
subject IL TO.
We are happy to hear. and the friends of the Ins-
uon will be happy TO hear, that this scrutiny result
ed in nothing preiudcia to its governments and that
the the inquiry extended. the fully
developed the fidelity, and prudence and justice Of its
Administration.
The Report OF the Board Of Yisiters WILL of course
fully intor the public OF the results OF their
on but could not, in justice to the Institution, and
its able Superinte deny ourselves the gra6ca
ton OF giving, in anticipation This summary statement,
derived from an authentic source.
The Secretary Of War spent two days at the Point,
husily occupied in nquring into the affairs Of the Aca-
denny and consulting with the Chief Engineer Gsner
al Gretot. and the Superintendent, Col Thaysr, the
means Of giving 10 it, il possible, greater efficiency
EXTENDED usefulness. MAT Int.
WEST POINT
The ann al examine tion Of the Cadets at this nation
al school closed about days ago 1t sa,isco-
ny i'm eminent degree the board of visitors aud
creditable TO the insti'uton.
The which disappointed aligni,y Ia. be
busy in circulating relative 10 the in which
40 a!firs, fiscal and Others OF tbi. noble es,ab shine
conducted, vanish like the morning mist, before the
voice Of TRUTH aud the test OF full and impartial scruli
ny; and each successive year. and every board Of
vers add their testimony to the merits of the Aca-
demc staff, and 10 the value, in national point Of vew
OF the school itself.
We annex let OF the Cadets which according 10 q
regulation for the government of the Military Acade-
my, requing the OF the most dstins uished Ca
diets, not exceeding five in each class to be reported
tor this purpose, at each annual examinations is 10 be
attached to the Army Register
REPORTED AT THE EX ANNA WON IN JUNE, 1880
FIRST CLASS.
1. Alex'rJ Swift Nav York.
William L Bar Tiger, Georgia.
Walter Chandler ID of T..
! A Francis Vinton, Rhode Island.
5. William N. Pendleton, Virginia
SECOND CLASS.
l. Roswell Park, New York.
2. James Allen, North Carolina.
3. Henry Clay, Kentucky.
Richard III Pey,on, Virginia
8. William A. Norton, New York.
THIRD CLASS.
l, Robert p Smith, Mississippi.
2. snjamin :. E'vell, New Jersey.
3. George w. Ward, Massachusetts,.
I. jacob w. Billy, Rhode Island.
Lewis Howell, Pennsylvania.
FOURTH CLASS.
l. Frederick A. Smith, Massachusetts,.
2. John III. Allen New York.
3. Francis III. Smith, Virginia.
4. David B. Harris, Virginia
5. William III. S;de, New York.