Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-07-19
TTrpiinia Ma:lary Iaslii@e.

From the account given in tho Lexington Ga
zetic, the Examination Of the Cadets ut this lnsi'
tution ON the ith. proved very satisfactory 10 the
public, and honorable to the students. Our eN-
cellent disciplinarian, Capt. DimmOch If the Pub
lie Guard put the young gentlemen through their
-" facings, and made thorough ties, oil their mil
itary skill, which was found to he all that their
most sangunc friends could have desired. The
mental exercises also reflected much crcdi, on the
corps and the Institution.
From all VIC can gather the Institute Is gainirS
popularity rapidly. 1t is turning out, yearly, sci
of meritorious young men, not only skilled in mil.
itarv matters, and ready 20 niLSe knowledge ct
that sort into their associates nj homc--bu what
is decidedly more important, it is furnishing "N
annually with 4 supply OF good teachers Tor our
intermediate and primary schools. Having men,
selves undergone n course o! strict aisc'pihe'
which, however hard at first, gives the mnd an
aptitude for close application, they can readily
itnpart order and system TO the schools winch they
undertakc-and with these, success Is easy and
certain. The Introduction of the same discipline
and means of maintaining authority, into some ct
oar COLLEGES may yet be found necessary and
proper.
=
have the effect of keeping our young men al lone.
IN the State Of teie birth, for the purpose Of Oh
tanning education. There need no longer exist
the necessity for nling money abToadi to educate
our children. Let Us cherish proper pride IN
finding in Virginia. We may every thing ne
cessary for the comfort oil man, eithc! intoleaIaI-
iy or physically --ond prove that we appreciate
the unrivalcd advantages with which Providence
has blessed u.s.
We copy below, from the Valley Star, list O.
Visitors who were present nj the examination,
and also n list of the young gentlemen who de-
liycred addresses on the occasion:
"a VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.
The annual Examination of the Cadets, commenced on
the LIST Of this month"; the presence, and under the diFec
ton Of the Board Of Vsitorsa Of whom in a;ien
dance except Gen. Wallace Of FauqIer, viz Gen. john
ston, Gen Rca.spn, Zen Braxtou. Cen Dnrm1n. Col
Din.:noek, George II. Lee VIM Daniel a. Leyblrn, and
j. w BtnckenbrouCh. The examination OF the classes
was conducted in the stictcsi manner and VIC are prl
TO learn that r. Cadets furnished Ie satisfactory ey
deuce orud NV in the prosecutions o their studies. The
disciple aGmIrsbc aud the OF instruction taOr
ough and comprehensive ANY young mon VINO can pass
the must Il necessity be an accurate scholar
IN all the branches taught tie In.ntc. aud OF course
will be prepared TOR giving insuncA2 in primary schools
or Acad mica and Admirably htcd Tor the discharge "
the great and responsible duties Of every day lie.
The commencement took place IN the PTesayieT mr.
Church before audi. nee Of citizens aud si'an-
gers the 4th and the Exercises gave great satisfaction
Our position IN the church ve!y UnavouDc 'r hear
ing the speeches o. the young gentlemen, and we cannot
therefore speak parteu ally o. their merits The only
speeches which heard cIsurc!y we've 'aosc OF Caoris
Wiley aud Ill., both cf which a. the hishcs; d.
gree creditablu 10 them Those who :gnlaat',
than curscf SPEAK tie wSfIest terms OF praise OF ~
nud from what know u them personally we h+vc Il"
doubt .at praise was well deserved. The exercises at
ihe C4urch were ia thc following order.
An appropriate md beautiful prayer from the Roy'l
John Skinner delivered in the mos solemn aud impress
sye manner. The Declaration Of independence P;elccj
10y few remarks, then read by
Cadet w. c. Dunaay ant 0: Richmond city.
Ma licna Oraliun by Cadet ]. Z. Mar Q! Fagqu!cr.
GRLDuATIrH EITEcisE.;
sslhtatory address by Cadet r. T. w. Duke Of Abe
marie.
Grafton by Cadet II. II. Wiley of BO,etouTt.
Orauon W. II. X. WAoelnghi OF NosimoIe.
land.
vnledlctOry Addresscs by Cadet H. B. Hill Of Backing.