The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-08-04

For further details concerning the actual condition Of
the Academy ln ITS various departments, the Board must
refer the reports u the several committees, At the
same time that they rejoice az Americans 10 have !, IN
their power bear testimony 10 the signal ability with
which il 10 conducted No one how inyeterate soeyer
bis preudices may have been, spproach the nstu
lion without lively admiration of the fitness Of its To-
cation. and will hardly be expected TO leave withou,
conviction Of is utility. Surrounded by many re.
collections Of the glorious struggle Of foefshers in
the cause OF liberty, IN sight OF The monuments that
commemorate them, the American youth cannot fa 10
mbibe strong feelings Of patriotism. ard love OF coun
Try which form the best security for the maintenance Of
Independence. Every one must perceive an order
and regularity ia the service OF the post which bespeak
tie existence OF excellent system. faithfully pursued
and In the manly bearing the elastic movement Of limb
and the neat attire Of the Cadets there seen the esu
Of Of education admirably calculated 10 De.
yelop aid improve alike his moral and physical cspau.
ties Entertaining these views, the Board Of lAIers
cannot hesitate TO recommend the Military Acsdrny :,
West Ponl institution well worthy Of The foster.
ing patronage OF Government, They nothing N IL,
continuance that conflicts with the republican hsractcr
which all our public institutions should possess Ad.
niiiance 10 is opened 10 every condition OF oruie
and birth no fsyorilsm is known have been urac
Used ia gaining admission into IL and the grestes m.
psrls,y apparent in the administration Of justice
as well as iD ibe award Of its privileges.
In national point Of view, il will tend to disseminate
over tho whole country knowledge Of peculiar DIES.
quired viii improve The codtion Of the militia wl
elevate the moral well scientific character Of the
Army will furnish means for the security Of our from
tiers and. shove all. will the bond Of union
between the States. by establishing community Of
feeling and a concert OF sctoD among men, on uhun
the nation will ere long have accustomed itself wuh
PRIDE its suresi reliance amidst the difficulties Of war
IN conclusion, the board acknowledge with unfelgned
thanks, the polite attentions Of the Superintendent AID
and Military STAFF, Of the Academic STAFF snd the As
sistant Professors. whom they have ever found ready
and willing aid 'hem in their necessary investigation.
J. T. DUCATEI.. MARYLAND.
President q Board II r.sners
B. r. MORRIS, Illinois.
JOHN G. PLUMMER, Penn,
JOHNB ARD, do,
II. w ELLIS. Alabama.
DECOUDRAY HOLSTEiN, N Y,
JOSEPH d HOLT, Mississippi,
c. +. mccoy. Georgia,
J. f HOLBR0OK. South Carolina
JAMES JONES, Kenncky.
JAMES SHED New York,
EVAN NJ JOHNSON, do,
FRANCIS LlEBER,
JOHN E. PAGE, Virginia,
THOMAS ROSS, Penn.
JOHN l.. SMITH,
Major Corps Of Engineers
j. s. CONWAY, Arkansas,
THOS. B McEI.WEE. Penn.
JAMES TAYLOR, Newport, Ky,
J, PAGE,
ID MURRAY. MARYLAND,
VIM, r. GRIFFITH. Kentucky,
w. H. RUSSELL, Missouri.
z. PITCHER, OF Michigan.
Secretary Of Board Of Visners.
concur in the above report, except 70 much as com
mencs the system of moral instruction; and recom
mends that company Of Dragons be stationed
here, and the appointment Of an Assistant Professor
who mast be clergyman.
I'D. WESTON, Ohio.