The North-Carolina standard., 1844-11-13
From the Register of Nov. Q.
MILITARY SCHOOL.

l. MILITARY SCHOOL
i On Friday last, we paid o visit to the Parade
ground of the Military Acadamy, and feel COM
PEELED to express our admiration of the appearance
oEthe Cadets, in the Warnest terms, as evinclng
in their movements in the drill, certain, PFemp,
decisive, and well-timed step, with an erect bear
ling and selfpossession uncemmon 10 ,yophS q
their age all of which characterize the properly
TRAINED soldier, and speaks strongly for the ability
of the Teacher in this department.
We are thoroughly convinced, from what we
have witnessed of this system in other States, and
from the authority of those who have felt an in
tereS in, and examined the usefulness and adapta-
tion of the various plans of education throughout
this country and Europe, that the physical and
mental powers must be combined, and keep equal
pace, mutually assisting each other, or the too
great eagerness of the closeted Student will find
| premature grave, too often the only reward OF
| his labors -. .:rg i:
Open, clear air, and well-directed exercise so
conducive TO health, which is the basis after all,
upon which the superstructure Of the intellect IS
to be raised and most firmly exist are indispea-
sable, in or humble opinion, to the training the
youthful mind, as the privatlon Of them Is abso-
lutely ruinous to the powers ofthe body. Hence,
almost to every successful establishment Of learn
ing in the North lately, and in the old country for
years past, a GYMNASIUM, constructed as TO
develop all the muscles, grounds for Military
exercise, have been attached, and made daily sub
servient to the rational enjoyment of the pupils
If in the bracing climate of New York, and
Pennsylvania, the popular judgement has deemed
the establishment OF: Military Academies public
benefit surely ace in this warm region, where the
SUMS rays have so enervating an effect on the
constitution cannot shut eyes against the best
Interests of our children Here, in North Carroll
ma, we have never made any new effort or innova-
tion on the old beaten course, whilst no less than
SIC Academies Of this nature are in operation, and
flourish in our sister State of Virginia.
We find, already, that the experiment now de-
ing made by Messrs GRAY and BUCK is produc-
ing very happy results and palpable to eVfry5ob-
server. The demeanor of the Cadets, their erect
port, and polite salutaton made TO their School
mates and friends as they pass them IN the street,
so iudiciously recommended bv thcir Iuaft actors,
contribute to Strengthen belief that the Militia
ry system produces many beneficial resalIs1 1t
inspires the reckless boy with selfrcspfct and
pride, which may preserve him from The commits
sion of mean act, and tends TO SOW principles Of
proprirty in conduct, that may continue through
out life.
The solid duties Of the Academy, too, receive
from the energy, activity, and prompn' IS, prac-
lised on parade, an additional impulse, and lose a
share of their unnving aspcct-it being one Of
the laws Of the Institution TO deprive the; drln-
qurnts Of the enjoyment Of the drill which takes
place at the close of the days work, leaving the
Classical, Mathematical and other intellectual
studies, distinct and uninterrupted rs in all other
establishments, whose main object is to prepare
youths :or College, and commercial pursuits of
life. Ofthis fact we are assured, b. evidence IN :
our own son, member ofthe School. and the au-
thority of the Teachers who, We may "e1s pas.
sanP' mention, are four in number, viz: 49,
Mr.. GRAY, who has spent some years amongst
us, and takes charge ofthe Classical Department
Mr.. Buck, late of the Military Academy, in
Portsmouth, Va, who comes to us highly recon-
mended by Capt PARTRIDGE, E, and others Of the
first responsibility. and conducts and Aiatbemati
cal Glasses; Mr.. BoTsFoRD, whose services have !
been engaged rs Lecturer, on Experimental
Chemistry and Philosophy and whose Appar-
atus is most varied, extensive, and capable Of it,
lustrating all the phenomena in his sphere of,
science and Mons. MAILLEv, who has spcnt the /
greater portion Of his fife, in teaching his native
tongue, and has IN his possession testimonials Of
the highest order. .....
With such force, such a field as Raleigh
presents, and such moderate charges as the Aca-
denny makes, we have every hope that the enter.
prize must make rapid strides on the support of
our Citizens and the people of the State generally