Southern shield., 1850-01-05

NilltaTy 1nSlNute.
 TWO hundred and thirty-ive cadets, from fifteen different States have entered this Insti- tuition since it was organized, in 1847. It is entirely free from the control or domination of any sect or party, either political or religious Economy in dress, by the adoption of cheap Uniform, for Winter and Summer, is rigidly enforced. Every student is required to select a College guardian, with whom all funds brought or received must be deposited, and no debt must be contracted without the consent of such guardian.
 1 An Institution combining the science of the West Point Academy and of Polytechnic Insti- tutes, with the classical literature of our best Colleges, adding the modern languages, and su- peradding practical schools of Law and Engin- eering, nearly realizes the long-felt desideraum of university able to meet the wants of Wes- tern prOgress-a university where all may select a course of study to suit their tune, means and professional destination. Mir. DAvIEss, the Professor of Law, isknown in the various Courts as practitioner of great liability, varied in learning, long experience and exalted character. His eminent qualifications, the wholesome exercise and discipline ots the Institute. and the convenient observation of the forms of judicial proceedings, offer unusual in lducements to those who are earnest to achieve distinction as sound Lawyers.
 CIVIL ENGINEERING
 Will be Thoroughly and practically taught in lthe Western Military lnsttute-the Professor, Col, Morgan, being one of the most sklful and and experienced Engineers in the United States. All the instruments connected with that depart ment, have been procured at considerable cost, and of the best quality.
 The Superintendent takes the liberty of stat ing that he is now offered $75 per month, for competent assistant Engineers. One of his for mer pupils receives at this time, $2,500 per an- mum, as Principal Engineer of Railroad now under construction in Kentucny-whilst others of the same class are receiving in different parts of the United States, $2, ,OOO SI ,5O0, or Sl 200 a year as Assistant Engineers. >
 The time is rapidly approaching when there | will be great demand for such as h,ego been prepared for that vocation, at the Western Mill tary Institute. Nothing is hazarded in saying that they will readily command $l,200 or $l ,50O per annum. Every man of observation must see that the gigantic enterprises already |proposed, will give birth to hundreds of others, tributary to them. The rapid advancement of our whole country, and the eagerness of our people, for exploring the hidden resources of the new States and newly acquired territory, Twill give ample scope for ages to come, to the skill and enterprise of the Engineer, the Geol- |ogist, the Minerologist, the Surveyor and the Architect. Young men who have an aptitude flor the Mathematical and Physical sciences, will have wide field opened to them for engaging in an honorable, a~healthful and lucrative pur- suit, for which they may be thoroughly and practically qualified, in short time, and at small Iexpense, at the Western Military Institute. Y z R M S.
 In the Academy, $30 % per annum In the College, 40 O0 " < lFor Music and use of Arms
 and Accoutrements, 3 % For Fuel, O0 BOARDING can be had in private families lat from two to two and half dollars per week When in Barracks, it is designed to furnish lCommons at uniform rate Students from a distance will be required to board at the lnst flute, and to have no communication with the town, except as allowed by written permits. B The next session will commence on the Iirst of September, and continue ten months. ! e