The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-15

Western military Institute, Georgetown Kentucky
somfe,riwg literary degrees and ho,,ors and in granting
diplomas, tch exercised by the trustees aud faculty Of
any college nv kentucky"
IrTN F. JonNsoN,* A. NJ, VIM f. IIopKrys" A. NJ Profess
of Natural Science, &c., Superntendents WIN. r.
NJ Professor Of Laoaacs r. II Forsrsr 1 es pa a.
essor of Laws JAMES MASON Graduate of the Virginia
Military Institute, and THOMAS SMITH, Graduate of Beth
any College, Preparatory Department.
The design of ts institution afford to the young men
of the west and south more practical and varied coI of
instruction than can be found of learning
west OF the mountains. Military discipline and military
uniform will be enforced tar desrablethe uniform
be neat and simple, 10 be at the service
In the Scientific and Mathematical Departments viii be
eraogy, Geology the principles Civil Engineering, Ar
geher with the other branches usually taught m tose,de-
partments OF our western colleges.
In the Department of Languages will be ught Creek
Latin, French, German, (by native,) and Spanish
In the Department OF Law will be taught the elements
Constitutional International, and Common Law the OBJ
ect being communicate the student such knowledge
the constitution and laws his country as may be
sary TO make him Intelligent citizen. Parliamentary
institute will be conducted by the Professor TO qualify
young men for the business of public and delbeve
sembies. L., 4.E
In the Military Department especial attention will be
paid TO field fertilization, TO the infantry, rifle, and artillery
drills while, circumstances shall justify it, opportunity
will be afforded for instruction such branches
sword exercise the cavalry drill the duties Of the camp
&C., &c.
prominent object OF the Institute will be to impair
liable instruction to those young men who seek admission
into the national military and naval schools, directly
the army, well as to those who have in civil
pursuits.
The Superintendent begs leave refer to his numerous
patrons and pupils throughout the and south, while
he takes upon himself say few words OF Professors
individually, whom he now presents the notice OF the
public.
Professor Hopkins for eight years, Professor of
Chemistry, Nc, West Point; subsequently, Principal
of the Academy at Norfolk Virginia, and recently nonina
ted as Principal of the Rensselaer, Institute, New York
He has diploma from Yale College
Professor Martin, after graduating West Point had val
liable experience in drilling and preparing recruits for the
army and served during the campaign OF 1887 and 1888 in
the Florida war He speaks the French, and viii teach it.
Professor Wyche was educated at Hamden Sidney Col
lege, Virginia, and the University of North Carolina where
he graduated with Distinction and retained assistant
professor TIL elected to the chair of languages in Jefferson
College, Mi lie bears testimonials from Professor Long,
OF the Virginia University Professor Osted, Of Yale Col
lege; General Quitman, OF Mi, and other eminent midi
vduas
Professor Forester IS popular public speaker, prac
Used writer, and for years member Of the Pitts
burg bar.
The Institute was opened The Ist day of February
under the most encouraging auspices.
Ierns SzO per session. in advance for the higher class
es and S5 and $40 per session for the preparatory depart
ment
Good boarding can be had in Georgetown So per week
*Educa tcd at West Point.