The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-20

West Psant Military Academy.
CLOSE OF THE ANNUAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OF DIPLOMAS TO THE GRADUATING CLAss-AD
DR1ss BY HON. JOHN g. WELLS, OF NEW HAhP-
SHIRE" HOME, SWEET HOME" ETC.
Tho annual inspection Of West Point Military Academy
by the Board CT Visitors closed Monday afternoon,
with the usual interesting ceremonies In the Library Hall
Of The Academy which superbly decorated with flags
The chaplain, Rev. Mr. French addressed few touching
and beautiful 10 the Cadets who then about
70 enter the busy world with bright fortune and "a
honorable before them. The reverend gentleman
closed with appropriate prayer. The /" Star Spangled
Bgnner then sung in excellent st1e by party Of
ladies' and gentlemen residents OF the Point Major Della
Ged Superintendent Of the Academy then presented
diplomas to all the members Of the graduating class,
stating At the time 70 the Board OF vsers the
daons the President relative TO the positions
Of each in the army after which the annual address
delivered by the Hon. john s. Wells of New Hampshire
follows -
ADDRBss OF HON. JOHN g. WELLS, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Mr.. SUPERINTENDENT, OFHcRRs INSTITUTION
AND CADEs--I have been designated by Inc Bard
of Vsters 70 communicate TO you their high ap-
probation OF the management of this lnstisu
ton, and the pleasing sattfas.ion which the
DatioD has given them The report 10 The War Depart
ment contain suggestions OF alteration 70 extent
but upon the basis Of action here established the exsiua
ton warrants the declaration that each and every depart
nfept just merits the uli aud disncs approvsof the
Board. Institutions OF ths kind have generally warm
renas anu oen oecided opponepts Sncn mas been the
situation OF this academy, but time ana cFca nstauses
have clearly decreed en- enduring national lnsuton
lnouRn oen oPposeu and appropropratons Tor is sup
port ably and earnestly resisted yet the immense valuo
Of attachments here acquired, the ability bravery
OF en here trained have conviaced s opponents OF the
errors OF heir OPINION sna the
meDt Oh is Hienos. fupnc sennmeps mas iday setsleu
decidedly 10 favor Of the institution, AMI nothing has
more 70 produce snM result man me marke and scknom
ecsea aoty Oh west Font men 10 our ste connsct WHO
the republic of Mexico Aside from national irdi.
voda' when nave RESUMED 70 oar country and
Of our hsIoc c9untrymen was thoroughly and a.orAoy
conhrmeo, ana tne army won tneren world wlds
ieno~p ior tneI SKI ana nooie Gazing. his-
toIy, poetry anu eioqnence nave leno~heo tne osue
neds OF o'nef ianas waseroo aud asrengo, McDoaaas
charge the @smeinks Cavalry the Redan aud halaSo1,
aha tne spencio ye OF the impe
rial Guard anrprRed civilians and med the mon or
Mms, out wnen Inc seres Oh auercan ulumpns from
Pao Alto to Baena Vista IRON Vera Cruz 20 the city or
Mexico are fairly grouped and numbers circumstances
Mu 'NDips OF pioperIy VohslaeIea oeueVe We may
WIN p,opre'y ohansnge Inc Tora 70 eNoei or even u
equs mem lhs o'sunguisneu cnei Oh ine army recog
nized the vauape Sd Oh west foint grsdaNes IN that
varied CONTEST ne iamens sisn ms s'rforlog Souuuy-
men tne isli vi Mchee, CAy, nngo'u, roum, bTcour,
ana tneir brave associates ana as colder snd citizen
glores IN the reno~n OF Totten, Hlger, Bliss, Dan
wssse horcuah a0 edasas,n h.,s and AM
ana bravery tnere nave caused heir Names 20 %
noble martial deeos are deep ana sstlagly engraved.
BE unmindfn ia the cJul,ry ;eSgsuui o. the
noble efforts of from csv lilo common
share Of The glory OF tina. splendid npagn Promptly
aud numerously they rallied around the iowa ling standard
aud formed an important and eff eot part OF lnse dare
columns which iearlessly cross the
terra cicn; penetrated the strange CHI. oera and The
deep upk sorges the looked pom foi-
cations the rocky cliff. the ancient A1ecs .oshp
ped a. only to be the foe
ana wherever he chose mis- stand left bennd in their con
que ring march successop of battle ads dis
maptled forts and prostrste aud entered in
truup the gates OF the cenra city proving TO the world
the best appreciation by the American peooIe of their
This Government is peace with aud coot v. t,wsrds all
nations but there diversity opuon az to tue best
mos o demonstrating that sentaent Navy Soald dis
band the srmy break 10 tae navy CD ,use our o,tte
shios 10 ireeh,ing crafts se the proud assocttoos
me ynuay hat war Il ANTI, arc tn, ,ss so,.
Jier,e grave il bu. the bed OF violence And wrong
When humsn nature shsll be ral.e!ly aod ab5oluely
changed when human passions sban cease Is influences
human action; when ambitoa snail become extinc when
pride shall perish aad the love OF dstucoa sh.
10 Influence tho human nsart then ald not till 10 ~ viii
the old ,doa OF beating swords into aud
spears int pruning hooks receive orable Bli O.,
proving confederation AS society is cons rtsd and
"a human actions are now jonaeucei II s mat manifest
that but for the protection which the military organza
ton or country extends us. the poughshsre
would too often be et TO corrote furrow She
tangled branches of the fruit trees she that the deepcs
OF Kindred and homes had required the use Of spears in
hands trained only 70 The use Of prunpg hoikS Tae
theory OF universal peace pleasog soscuiaou but
rs not the country which snould In OF
that event. neglect 70 prepare for Here the
principles Of sef government. in sstve opsrsoa day
by day the influence oil is Doctrines are pcrmesiag all
The civilized nations Of the earth paraI az the baud OF
regal po~er teaching man his just political rights, snd
holding soft The flaming light TO guide MIN on 70 political
Independence Time and ue progressive foros Of these
ana dyrases and transfer political p'wer 70 other and
dnsrent hxoos ana nc reaos cfreessy Tue recoTse OK
the psst VINO Tor moment oeheves tast l'e c!nSoucr
Influence 10 TINS great reform you'd not a. once be crush
co benean hc ueaa ci Nmed men were our coun|y'
men unable or our oounsy unprepared lor sell Droe ton
Gentlemen eadets anoy US eusgese 70 eaSa all AL an
elevated marx Tor inoNdhi ATTAINMENT rev young
men realize tner aolAsy Tor improvement Ihe expsn
cula,ed. Your powers win undoubtedly make deep ea
cravings upon your country history Ld hose recbrus
honor your proesson ana ftmuiAe your desccnasas 70
shl higher euorts ours B governmcnt O. hrs, aud
TINS INSTITUTION VIII AZ once Sse Tvs ngn ssaadhg n the
naiou Wien us regulations snan oe dsregIced ana
disrespeot lot OFFICIAL ORDERS pe percaneo. oraer ~
heavens nst laws the soldier security on the hei
oil sulei uoten guides sMeiy refreshing Columns, sna
makes terrible the charge OF brave ana vel uaaed non
You VIII require wnen IN CO nnlsnd cneefiay ooserve
when commanded no. unlike your SITUATION 70 tha'
On the students ~ our merely literary nstuuons Arouad
m ntra nd uopNa nj