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H. The course of study, which Is similar TO that
adopted at West Point, 10 very complete and CAL
culated to lay broad and solid foundation for ex
tensiye requirements. Mathematics and Eogi-
| neerng are thoroughly taught; the classical Lam
guages receive full share of attention, and great
facilities are afforded for instruction in natural
science and in the modern European languages
We understand that 1t Is intended to form classes
during the next session for instruction in drawing
and mapping
ILL., The fare is liberal and good; the accommo-
dations for lodging very excellent and COM
Portable; the mess-hall and recitation rooms are
ample and convenient
w. The location combines every desirable adj
vantage. In beauty Of situation, facility of
from all parts OF the south and west, extent and
convenient arrangement of buildings, abundance
OF excellent pure and mineral wafer, this Institute
presents attractions that certainly cannot be
passed, if equalled, by any similar institution in
the country. Sufficient evidence of the salubrity
Of the situation is afforded by the excellent health
enjoyed by the corps Of Cadets, Faculty and other
| residents the cases of sickness among them being
generally OF triiling and ordinary character.
v. The examinations evidenced competent and
satisfactory advancement in the studies pursued by
the Cadets respectively. The commencement
ercises were highly gratifying TO us, and showed
Considerable progress and with CHER order of at
tainments on the part OF the graduating class than
we had anticipated. We experienced very great
pleasure when we heard the graduates press their
sincere respect for the kindness and anxiety for
their welfare constantly manifested by the Fac
ulty.
vi. The arms and accoutrements, belonging to
the State, were in the best possible order. The
manner in which the military drill and exercises
were performed by the corps proved that very great
pains had been taken to instruct them thoroughly
in this part of their education.
We observed with great satisfaction that the Fa-
Guilty now consists Of gentlemen in every respect
competent to the discharge of their respective du-
ties, and we cannot for moment doubt that, I'M
der their Instructions the Institute will add to the
reputation 1t has already SO justly earned, as al
fording unsurpassed educational advantages to its
Cadets
The military training Of the students cannot fail
to be productive of highly beneficial effects. The
strict order that prevails in all the educational and
domestic proceedings must eonducc to systematic
and orderly habits; the enforcement Of necessary
regulations must cultivate habits of difference and
| respect to constituted authority; and the regular
exercise of the drill tend to the proper
development of the physical powers, and thus be of
ncalcuable benefit to the general health of the Ca
diets. That this ia certainly one of the great ad
vantages derived from this system Of training 10
clearly proved by the appearance OF the Cadets,
and their, in general, excellent health; must we
forget that irremediable injury has been often In
fcted ON the constitutions of students where ply
steal training has been irregulary attended to or
altogether neglected.
In conclusion, desire to express most earnest
ly the qualification we experienced during our
visit to the Institute Lest, however, should be
considered as ndulging in the use Of extravngant
audation, we will content ourselves with saying,
that the order, neatness, and excellent accommo-
cations Oh inc Institute, the noDlc appearance anu
gentemanly department of the Cadets, their salts
factory progress in study, and the high order of
educated talent displayed by the graduates In their
commencement exercises, afforded us the greatest
possible satisfaction.
We believe that this Institute promises TO be an
ornament and honor TO State, and that 1t
affords to youth every facility for obtaining an
accomplished education, calculated to make them
| useful and honorable members OF society, and In
telligent uphoders of the institutions of our be-
| loved country. As such. most cordially and
confidently recommend 1t to the fostering care OF
the State, and to the patronage OF all those WHO de-
sire TO for their offspring the best gifs that
liberal education. Nor is the success and permA-
concerns only parents; this Institute deserves the
| support of all who feel commendable pride In the
prosperity and progress Of their country, as it is
| lightened education that can hope to secure
full development and permanently Of the blessings
OF our free and glorious institutions.
Respectfully, SC,
JOHN NJ. HARLAN,
Adjf. Gen and ex- o6icio Chairman.
JOHN IT. PRATT,
HUMPHREY MARSHALL,
WILLIAM .. BUTLER,
THOMAS b. MONROE.
Board Of Visiiors.
DRENNoN SPRINGS, KY, June ~, 1851.
Gj-A Graduate of West Point, skilled in prac-
teal Engineering, obtain a good situation In
the above Institution. Apply to
Col. II. F. JOHNSON.
July 24-lt Superintendent.