Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-25

We have heard but one sentiment expressed Of tb.
penaid accession TO our Naval Arsenal that of high lp-
probation and esteem for the consummae skin which, ap
ned and directed IT, aud OF the warmest admiration i the
meehancai ingenuity which has effected work, 1t will
De, 10 distant ages, monument of both.
The immense concourse OF persons that occuped the
spacious Of the Dock Yard amounting 10 thou
sands appeared in their subsequent to have
ogoen The nomenary disappointment not seeing the
ship going into the Dock, idle thing deriving is
Importance alone from its novelty here) and the highest
satisfaction was expressed at the polite ate nons
by those who visited this fine model Of Naval Arcbec
ure alter she was securely seated in her splendid Cra-
mite Basin.
Among the distinguished individuals whom O observed
present. that seemed 10 regard this ational work with
peculiar satisfaction, as they successfully examined the
Dock and the beautiful operation Of the Engine we're
Commodores Rodgers and Morris Col Preso9 sna
Cbevallie, Esq, Of Richmond.
We must not omit TO mention, that after the ship WIS
secured large number OF aiies and gent. men partook
oil refreshments at the residence Of Com Warrington i'm
,ne navy Yard, Astounding in the luxures and delca-
cies oil the season, taseiuy served up and deriving In
creased resl from the polite aabe attentions of Mrs W.
to her guests.-Beacon
Ola ironsides has been hauled into the BASIN at the
mouth OF the Dry Dock Boston, which is in READINGS 10
receive her. and the arrival of the President is only wait,
ed Tor that he may witness the entry OF the vessel into the
hrsi dock built in Observation-Disclosures
Rev. Mr.. AvERY-we learn by the Boston papers
that the Committee Of the Methodist Conference of clergy
nave made report, the substance OF which is sThat
r avery having been acquitted by jury OF his
uy ana P!0red innocent OF the crime of murder, they
were satisfied of his innocence on that point That the
Committee had thoroughly investigated charges OF inn.
proper conneXion with Sarah Maria Cornell and unani-
mousy acquitted Mr. Avery all suspicion of criminal
or Illicit intercourse with the deceased The report also
recommended that Mr. Avery should not be ASSIGNED IN
any particular station, during the present wear in conse.
quence OF his impaired state of health but that he be held
in full fellowship with the and ,ba, HE reno.
salary be continued" ~ $3.50
Inc report was unanimously accepted by the Confer.
ehee-and MIR: Avery at the request of the members,
performed public service at the Bennett street church on
wednesday afternoon Providence aerald, June Is.
New YoRx, June ls.
Wesf Pont-The annual examination of the Cadets AZ
inns institution terminated Friday LAST and in the alter
noon oil mat day the Corps marched into camp in which
'hey remain until LIST September. Is
Inc very thorough nature Of the examinations at this
institution (Which occupy, have before said from
twelve TO fifteen days, hours each davI have ;ns,v
rendered them alike remarkable interesting Not less
SO are me accuracy and extent of the know ledge acqur
Gu ny "e Cade's aud sure are, that fair minded
persons however previously prejudiced against the Mill
ay Academy, could witness the results as displayed at
.nese annual examinations without feeling and avowipe
una! IL Is most valuable, and in every sense thoroup
national institution.
The class graduated this wear consists of AZ ba c,,
entering oil about l20. is of rare i.
me severe ordeal Of study and conduct which
1adet must pass-that more than third the number
VINO enter pass through the whole of four wears OF
VINO do thus perfect their courses may therefore be
larry assumed that they OF than ordinary merit
talent, and atsinments.
Ihe Report of the Board of Visitors will hone soon
oe maze public. When il is, shall take occasion in
yg before our readers, TO offer such remarks seem
us called ior by some recent sdngs orders re-
specting the Military Academy, which are in our iudg
ment OF the most injurious tendency.-N. Y american,
Extract OF Giefterrom Vest Point, dated June H. 1888
Inc examination at this post essentially finished
on mSdnesday and the artillery practice Also
Der OF cadets lurough left the Point almost
~ Inc residue oil the corps have pitched their tents
and, Notwithstanding the rain and thunder, have taken
possession large class has 10 enter The ins
tuition They were to be to-day marching in bo
uy 10 lhe mess room, in squad by themselves. The
venerable President of the Board of visitors has been
shgny indsposed but is recovered and went home TO-
Gay In the Champlain Last evening there was ball. and
and tonight il is 10 be repeated.
We were unexpectedly graified to-day by the arrival
OIL lhe secretary at War He remained here, however
only Tor few hours. He received with the usual
military honors and was called in form by Col Thaver
ana he officers at the post Mr.. Cass is an
me looking man. somewhat resembling Governor Clinton
| ne Is IN health and good spirits.
Cozzens house is fuller than ever IL is almost mros
slbe to obtain quarters at his Hoel-bu after the visitors
cave ne VIII have ample accommodations clean and
comfortable bed room, good sitting ROOM a good table
and splendid view certainly great attractions IN the
traveller, and they are TO be found at West Point
- A party OF gentlemen this morning visited the Yves.
folnt Foundry This is grand establishment There is
suincient water power TO move all the machinery and
suncient iron ore within short distance 10 give il en-
Poymeh,; lie works are situated upon stream falling
1.-the Hudson, little above the Point on the east
large number OF persons employed there; and Mr.
hemDie Is The active superintendent.
saw the Blast furnace, tower of great HE
mat IL II were ruin would puzzle all the anouaries i'm
The country This employed make TO make MIC IRON
and is in operation eight months i'm a wear The css,;n
and boring oil cannon is another branch of business W.
saw some 81 Founders, which bored out in DAYS
ana "hen completed cost the government about 5000
each Wheels for locomotive Carriages were being
considerable numbers, but what most surprising was
the mechanical Ingenuity which displayed in he la
oor-saving processes about the factory OF only were
immense operations going but the least trouble and
expense TO the proPetos Ii this which particular
| ly struck the attention.
This afternoon violent squa passed over the Point no.
companed by RAIN Last night there was one of The most
sublime storms ever witnessed The flashes of gbtong
Illuminated The river and the mountains i'm the most
splendid manner. Even those engaged in dancing were
compelled TO seek the piazza enjoy the co
novel ab'l interesting.
Col Ihayer leaves here about the first of next month
MS successor, Major DE Russey, gallant officer of The
aie war, succeeds him, and is about removing his family
mere III s 10 be regretted that Col Thayer leaves This
commando more accomplished able officer is NOT IN
be found in our service.
Gen. Jackson will most probably visit this place nm
Ill next month. f ~
number of distinguished officers Of our army arr now
here-Aibany ID. .Adreyfiser.
Al the meeting held last evening BY the friends of tla
plan lor coonzng Africa with people Of African descent
rom be United States eleven hundred and twepv.eiqbt
uoars were collected for the benefit of the
society The meeting was addressed by Mr. GurIey the
secretary and Mr. Finley, its agent several gentle
men oil THIS city. A colored ATTEMPTED to sneak in
opposition 10 The objects OF the meeting, but was prevents
Ell Oy The Chairman the ground that the meeting was
called 10y the friends Of the Society," end that its advera
RES had no right TO be heard 1t appeared from Mr. Cur
eys statement that during the year past the Society had
sent out 600 eDigrants Liberia and had engaged a
usual TO provide Tor support iITi1g Inc ss
ohhs OF their residence in that country The means NJ
lbe institution were thus exhausted and he had bee a;