Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-07-11
For the Waterman and Journal.

To the elitori
cannot let the opportunity pass without saying few words
upon the visit of General Ransom and hi4 beautiful company
Cadets Montpelier Having days which past gonc
known something of the Institution Norwich sma in
character felt deep interest behold those who occupy
the spot and similar instruction to that which fell
to my lot in early life.
On Saturday, about O'Clock p NJ information reached Mont
peer, that General Ransom and his Cadets been
excursion to old Fort IT, would arrive in that
Not having had any previous information of time that they
would arrive, impossible give them such reception
the citizens desired but short the notice there seemed
be but feeling among the inhabitants and that was to
give the General and his Cadets hearty cordial welcome
Accordingly large number citizens accompanied by our
ceen Band, Immediately repaired to the lower end of
Street. 1t long before they apprizcd of tho an
proah of the Cadets by the sound of the buge tap the
drum The usual appropriate ceremonies of such
place. when the line of march for the village Immediately
taken, accompanied by Band and large citizens
falling in. AheI marching through principal streets, H.
Smith, Esq in behalf of citizens welcomed Cen r.
Cadets TO Montpelier Gen. r. responded some
what in detail of the of studies pursued by his
the object be obtained give thorough and cnss
ica oducaton at the time giving his students health and
strength by the military exercises. The thought i, much
better for them to in something recreation which
might in after life be useful to themselves beneficial to their
country lie said some had made objections the Institution
on account OF its military feature, but there principle
he never varied fom that infringe upon study
hours oil ms students by military performances that
dents applied themselves study hours any other
Institution in the country. lie say that to become
thorough and well disciplined STUDENT necessary to give
him such recreation would tend increase his physical
strength and which would enable to pursue his studies TO
greater extent.
After the ceremonies of reception were over the Cadets
marched the State House Common, and there reviewed
Inspector Cen Hopkins, who expressed satisfaction at
their and soldierke appearance This interesting perform
witnessed by large number of citizens much to
their qualification About tho Cadets were dismissed
and Immediately quarercd among inhabitants who were
happy receive them into their families. Sunday General
Ransom, with his whole number of Cadets worship at
The Brick Church in the morning. in the afternoon Eps
ropol and in the evening the Methodist Chapel Their
appearance, while stopping with u.s. plainly indicated Gen
Ransom only taught those under his charge scholars
and soldiers but he civil and gnemany in their appearance
II has been oen remarked by citizens that not profne
word heard glass of spirits drank by their num-
Der during stay with Just decorum and pro-
lrety seemed them in all their actions fact their
oc cccdngs of such character leave with
citizens tho very best impressions.
Finally say prejudice has heretofore existed as
egars the Institution Mt Norwich trust is away
md that citizens will do something sustain institution
well calculated teach young these principles which
will make them useful members of society, and if be- skill.
nj, and efficient defenders of our country. J..