The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06
For the Western Democrat.
THE N. c. MILITARY INSTITUTE.

For the Western democrat.
THE N. C. MILITARY INSTITUTE.
The organization of this Institution and the
principles upon which it is based entltle 1t TO the
patronage of the State The instruction impaired
is peculiarly suited to our Southern agricultural
populations the discipline is OF the KIND most Popu-
lar with Southern youth; the prohibition OF pocket
money and the dressing Of all alike In one common
uniform prevent extravaganza and the indulgence
in crime and cut off the pride and ostentatlon en-
gendered by fine clothes the exercise, required In
drilling, .parading and in guard duty, preserves
the health, and occupies that time which might
otherwise be spent in vice; the military training
furnishes body of young men well qualified to de-
fend the country in case of foreign war or domes-
tic Instruction 1t is an Instructive fact that the
gerry last letter Washington ecer rrote 'eds an
recommendation of the establishment Of a Mttt-
tary academy. No one knew so we'll as the
Father of his country what were the wants OF tie
people, and what was the system OF education best
calculated to develop the resources and contribute
to the power of our glorious Republic. So long as
there is virtue enough left in the nation to revere
and cherish the memory of Washington, will his
last wishes and counsels carry with them weight
and authority.
These and many other considerations might be
urged in favor of the support Of the n c. Military
Institute by intelligent and enlightened people
But we will be content with giving single other
reason. 1t as emphottcaUy q cheap School. While
few students in College spend less than four or
five hundred dollars in the term of nine months,
three hundred dollars constitute the total expense
of Cadet for tUeiUe months in the Scientific De-
partment. Moreover, by wise provision of the
Board of Directors, the Primary Department with
all its advantages of drill, uniform and military
training is made accessible to the sons of the
poorest man in the State. Board can be had at
the Stewards Hall for ten dollars per month, and
the tuition fees only fifteen dollars per session
of five months So the entire expense an the Prt-
mary Department (erclustOe Of first outlay for q
good Int cheop uniform) does not erceed one hum
drcd and thirty dollars for the ten months Of the
academic gear There are few parents in our
country not able pay out one hundred and thirty
dollars for the board and instruction of son for
year. Surely, there are but few schools worthy of
the name, which give so much for so small an
equivalent.
If the reasons given above show the school to be
worthy of support, they also show it to be worthy
of help. The people Of Charlotte, with that en-
shtened and large-hearted policy characteristic
Of them, have put up the most beautiful and
tasteful building in the State. Will not the peo-
pie of the Country respond and establish mag
nfcent Library worthy of North Carolina? The
Representative of our District (Hon. B. Craige)
has given the first donation of books. Will not
other liberal gentlemen come forward and aid this
noble cause? Will not Christians, especially,
furnish the youthful Cadets with that sound health
full and pure literature which the young so much
need? May not the friends of the school look
with confidence to Godfearing men for an ample
supply of evangelical books, free from all sectarian
biasP The President of the Board and Superin-
tendent will thankfully receive such books at all
times. And we would respectfully suggest the
gift of the works of Hail. Howe Pascal Baxter,
Elaycl. LEIGHTON. Pool. Alexander ChalmerS
Sturgeon, McIlvaine, &C., &c. In age when
infdelity is especially impudent and shameless,
books that meet the cavis Of scepticsm and fur
nish arguments on the evidences of Christianity
would be peculiarly appropriate: such as the works
of Butler, Keith, Horne, Nelson, Watson, Jenyns,
Littleton, &c, &c. If Christian community per-
nit Institution to 60 into operation unprovided
with pure literature, great sin will be commit
ted for which account must be rendered to God.