Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-01-18
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.7ni Of their attaInments
COMMUNICATED.
THE CADETS OF LEXINGTON.
The Cadets Of the Virginia Military Institute, under
command Of Col Smith, the Principal, have been
nangst US for a week past All have been delighted
| III thel. handsome military appearance. But their
It has not been one Of military display merely
ey have been subjected 10 rigid examination, upon
ary the whole range Of pure Mathematics, well
/ the French and German nguages-subjects de-
'st as informed, at the stated sem-annual
lmnation until the period Of the present visit, for
purpose Of giving The Execu se and members OF
Legislature an opportunity Of witnessing their pro-
ency IN these important branches Of the course OF
.,fuction
lie examination commenced on Tuesday last, in the
ein'e Room ofthe lst Baptist Church, and was con-
iced in the presence 4 committee Of the Visitors
ne Institute, The Lieutenant. Governor, members OF
r. Legislature, and numerous asscmblage Of citizens
ne Isl Class was examined upon the hinhes. branch
pure mathematics the Diiierentla and Integral CAL
IS and evnced al extensive and accurate acquaint-
zee wiih the subject. Whilst the members of the
4ss generally acquitted themselves with great credit
we Of them gave evidence Of unusual skill in ma,he.
El',ca ANALYSIS
Wednesday was devoted to Descriptive and Analy.
- ueoheiry-suoJecis forming part Of the studies
ne second or intermediate class. The examination
'oa these subjects, with some few exceptions, was
I -aiy satisfactory.
oh Thursday, the t'iird or Junior Glass was eya.
''@ed upon Algebra and Synthetic Geometry, in which
Wy exhibited commemorate proficiency, considering
y shoiness OF the time during which they have beer
gagged IN the study of them.
on "Wednesday evening, the second class was exa
9hed upon the French and German Languages This
'aaina,on was conducted, in part, by Cadet of tn,
'shoF Class, who, It is worthy Of remark has &C
'ed them at the Institute, and now o!iicales as As
stlni Professor
ss'era! scientific gentlemen PRESENT, at the reQues
. Tug if'ncipa, took part in conducting the varou.
limitations, either by Indicating the subjects upor
"ca Inc cadets should be questioned or by propostne
-'suons themselves. The manner in which the Ca
sss nave acquitted themselves, under these circum
'aces, furnishes unequvocal evidence of their dbl
!.ale and Of the ability and faithfuness Of those en-
s'+el N the ma agement Of the Institute.
'ay few years past, the Lexington Arsenal wa.
9eesd BY guard OF hired soldiers, taken from In,
vest walks IN life, for the most part Of depraved mo
- ana VICIOUS habits, and nuisance to the neigh
ing community. The suggestion Of converting The
-aal INTO Military School, and protecting the pub
property by guard ofIngenuous youth, who should
"s same time, be engaged in the acquisition of use
knowledge, was fortunately made, and the Legis
wisely carried out the suggestion by enactine the
:. es'1oilshng the Virginia Military institute Expert
v "ss tested the sound policy of this measure Whilst
uohc property is well protected under the presen
SEN School has been established, which is even
Welding 'is rich fruits and which is destined &c
much Tor the advancement of science in the State