Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05

II. win no means at its command, but the annuity
formerly allowed to the arsenal guard, (Which was
still charged with the support of the cadet guard
and the annuity of $500 it had nevertheless so
tely secured the confidence of the authorities of the
state, that the legislature, in March 1850, to give
permdnemce to the school, and at the time to pro-
vide quarters for the officers and cadets correspond
ing with the high character which the institute had
assumed appropriated SAC 900 for the reconstruction
OF the cadets barracks and the erection of two pro-
lessons houses. This was further increased in
1882 by the sum of $4,000, for heating, gas and
washing arrangements; again, in 1854, BY $40, OOO
for completing the work already begun and erecting
new mess hall.
In its discipline the Virginia military institute has
endeaVored to follow to the fullest extent the adm
| rabe system of the U. S. military academy
| Commencing with the main feature of responsible
aty as attaching 10 every cadet and every officer in
his legitimate sphere of Duty the authority Of the in
suon is maintained, by penalties attached every
species OF violation OF orders neglect of duty
Ihese penalties embrace dement, marks ranging from
10 III, arrest, confinement to room barracks the
institute limits extra tours of guard duty eprimand
and dismissal
Although the defences punished by dement, may
not include single moral delinquency, they indicate
very clearly the spirit in which cadet attends to his
duty and If SO multiplied that the demerit exceeds
lOO by the LIST January 200, in any year, the
cadet is ipso facto dismissed.
With all these sanctions, discipline could not be
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standing. To impress, therefore, upon the minds of
young men, the great Importance of conduct, in
curing in life, and especially 10 guard them
against trfing deviations from duty, the conduct
indicated by the number of dement, constitutes one
OF the main elements in determining the general
merit OF each cadet-an importance bding attached to
it. equal with that assigned to any department of
study in the institute.
The number of graduates to 4th July 1854, inclu-
siVe, is 240 embracing Is classes that have gradua
tad lIU o1uo4
Each graduate, therefore, receives from the annuity
of the State, $11O 28 The state cadet graduate of
course receives this sum, in addition to what he
celVes fer his service a member of the public guard
Ii we include the interest on the special appropa-
tons, (athough would not be just to charge the
graduates prior to 1850, with the Investment made
IN the public buildings since that time, indeed to
charge the full amount of these permanent improve
ments which, besides adding to the accommodations
for all time to come, afford facilities for larger pro-
portion of graduates) this of $11O % has to be
augmented by the sum oil 1914 16, making the sum
OF $4o4 Al, which the state gives bonus to each
cadet who graduates at the Virginia military inst-
tute. This calculation takes the most unfavorabIe
view possible against the institute and the results
would be materially lessened, if allowance made
for the exceptions above stated 1t will certainly be
yearly diminishing, and will not, upon fair esti-
mate, exceed $3.50. The sum s of course independ-
ent Of the amount paid by each cadet for his tuition
and personal expenses. The object has been to shew
the cost to the state of each graduate of the Virginia
military institute.
To estimate properly the result which is here pre-
sented and which is based upon authentic data, 1t
would be very desirable 10 compare it with that of
the other institutions of the state and country.
have been unable, however, TO procure any sufficient
data upon which to base any satisfactory comparison.
President Wayand of Brown University, in reference
to this matter, remarks: Il" is a remarkable fact
peciay among such people those of New England,
that colleges the only corporations entrusted with
funds, either by public or private hberaty, which
are not required to make annual exhibit of their
property, and the mode in which it is appropriated.
The receipts and Disbursements of mite soci-
ETY., always made public; but of the colleges of
New England, there is but that publishes its
treasurers report"
Might not the state of Virginia, in exercising its
right of visitation require the colleges of the state TO
make annual report of their receipts and disburse-
ments These colleges are, for the part close
corporations, and entrusted with trust funds to
large amount and yet the public knows nothing of
E the manner in which this trust is discharged.
From the report of Harvard college, it appears that
the bonS paid by the public private munifcence
of the friends Of that institution, to every student who
takes regular degree, besides his personal
D penses, is ST 900.
AS nearly as can ascertain, from conjecural es
Inmates OF the authorities of Washington college, Va
the perman ent fund of the COLLEGE is some 900
r the amount invested in buildings, grounds SC, /.
q about $40, 00O-making the total sum about Sl6O,
: 900.
e The average number of graduates for each veal
since 1912, is about eight-makng the bonus, which
the public and private benefactions of that colleg
t. contribute to the education of each of its graduates
II in addition TO their personal expenses about 81 200
The state cadet at the v NJ institute receives, gra
Or uitously his board, washing, fuel lights books med
ca attendance, &C., and is only required to pay fo
u his tceuring apparel His personal expenses
lie tIInated at $50 per anRum.
D The expenses of pay cadet about $500 pc
annum; and this sum includes clothing, medical at
tendance, and the expenses for II months, no
pension of duty takes place the months of July
August These months devoted to military exer
e. cses in camp. The cadet is permitted to 20 home
lie furlough, at the end of the second year.
e. While these statements show that two classes o
cadets are received into the institute, no nviGiou
distinction exists between them To both ASST gn
ed the same duties; both receive the privileges
a. and the expenses of both the The indgen
a youth receives credit from the state for large poi
f. ton of his own expenses, while the parent of tn
IN other pays all.
D. The question is sometimes presented, Would it no
r be desirable to take in smaller number of state
diets, and thus be enabled to pay all their expenses
ID inasmuch there many poor and meritoriou
is young who cannot raise $50 per annum TIL
IN answer s that such persons for the most part
W not be provided for Their labor at home would gen
n orally be indispensable to the family,land could nc
: be spared, INSTRUMENTATION. Besides, it is oun
beneficial, in lis general effects, TO require even tn
h state cadets pay something towards their ed
is ucation. 1t is guarantee to good BEHAVIOR and
~ profitable employment of time, while in great de
gree relieves them from the idea of total dependence
n The public funds and the deposits of the cadet
wi are disbursed by treasurer, under the authority
a. the superintendent, anu compensation is Above
- the treasurer for his risk and labor
t. All the professors and officers of the institute
ceive fixed salaries, prescribed by the board of vs
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