The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-06

Via suppIeWenlary report was drawn up ana
S'snea III washington, and intended (under cover) TO
make general order bear on an individual case Such
.s nas en- done before Why could IL not DO done
san especially when there well known reasons for
:, Inc text books used tho ethical department are
"Webcrs Outline OF Universal History {, Tennemann,s
History of Philosophy, Wlate.ey q g,c, aud g Wny
land Moral Science" As to the svsto snpnose
man goes to soep on his post does some other such
enemy to keep out and but few cadets u keep In but
on the eve or battle II would very different thing
In snort TINS system is tho sheet anchor the place
Immediately after lunch secretary Cameron and tho
whole party Of ladies' and gentlemen proceeded TO tho
house OF Col Boaumont where thoy sove ally pre-
scented 10 Mrs. Beaumont Tho cadets were by this time
drawn up in line o. battle the parade ground where
the Secretary next procee led to them The West
Point Band in full force on tho ground, and
Played some delightful music. The cadets evinccd
marked proficiency in the various man@uvers
IN winch they were exercised and although some
OF them have been comparatively but very short time
under instruction. they one and al acquitted themselves
70 inc satisfaction OF every who was on the ground
Az the close Of the review, which was ended by the
young men being formed into line of battle and marched
at double quick within ut te IN PAGES of the Secre
Gry, where they werc Suddenly halted the Hon. Mr..
cameron advanced few to the front and addressed
YOUNG GEStIEsfES-I greet YOU all most cordially.
gr you ny me tut ire protectors Of this great country
am reoiced indeed to you here and to DO with So
to the excellent and handsome manner in VIII oh Won have
performed your duties. More than thirty wears AGO
was mere Tor tLe s and the last time. General Jack
sou than sht Inc here on inspection among tho
Board Of Visitors, and since that tmo notwithstandng
al inc honors which my country has shown mo, do not
oAorish anything more than tho o. st which that great
man conhded In ms to inspect tho West Point cadets.
There have been great and wonderful changes since that
day There were no railroads then aud steam had not
asserted the mastery and power which has since at
tanod The subtle nvercy OF the silent but eloquent
telegraph was not yet developed by the wis om of
hut nevertheless, progressing with the most
progressive nations Of the earth. We were a working
and an acting peopo enjoying the fruits OF poacc and
neither dcsl ing nor oking for war Every mans fe
was being passed IN peace and industry for his hap
IhesS anu MS country prosperity. IN
aratos OF any Kind for such made in
this little aclemy We were blessed then inst as we
are now by tho moat bountfal gifts ure and who
can say that any country more literally gifted
WIN aleatths be ss than that in which is our lot TO
i've! The scene row presented TO here is Just
me same ~ II was thirty years ago. The member Of
cadets certainly seems much less thmet should he and
perhaps great deal ss than viii be in another year
an how here for tho second time of my fe at tho head
Of that department wAich Your future lot viii probably
carry YOU must take the opportunity 10 express the
satisfaction feel az the general welfare Of the institution
and aga n applaud you for the pasrworlhy
manner In which yom whole duty his been narfo mod
You the whom The country Il hereafter 10 de-
pend ioi thc fence Of her sacred rgs AID It Is there
fore your duty TO NJ selves responsibility
From having he peaceful people we are going
To become a great military nation, and man can
IMAGINE The number ot soiiers H. we shall need, and
of well trained officers To guide and direct them
in the art or The true secret this All s 10 lead
mon 10 victory not 10 defeat No man can say AT this
moment that We shall not set need ani have army
three 81 four or five, or ten times large il
And this army must spriGg from this academy. This
must he its grand bass a1d fundamental principle You
and those who after YOU will have TO form a
part In the composon-the rank and la--af that
great army. We have thousands o men plenty of arms
and money, and these arc great als In forming
army. But We must also have wolf .uoatcd
troll IFS organization as well as to control its movements
and the distribution of lis means Of support know that
every one Of you viii fu1l to the best OF yonr
ability the trust reposed 10 you No man could veD
turc TO but that any of may at future
day be called upon TO control the dostnes OF this
VIII was here last, the aged chieain who has just
retired from the command OF the army crowned with
ana HnnOr, WIS with an active member or he
Board Of vsi,ers. o had his country IN tho
OF 1879, as he has ever faithfully served her.
now he.Ias had by tho fla, Of an unbcndng law TO
give way to the Of time and long service lie is
now retired into private life. bat he will live In the
memory Of his country and Of the world Ten twelve
years alte ws mere the young ana gallant solder who
now leads our armies graduated in this academy,
and now h. ,o holds the highest po,io" in
TO do more service TO his country than any man
Whe has ever lived in any country for the last five hun
died years II has boon well said By the old Romans
that greater praise due 70 him who saved the repnb
lie oven than to him who founded il. Such IL now the
glory awaiting the leader Of armies and such my
young friends is the dignity to which each Of you
pi cs.
The Secretary heard with marked attention, aud
the Inclusion Of his speech he expressed his willing
10 any Of The cadets WHO wogld call upon him
II is needless TO that he hnI calls in the
evening
The rest OF the day between the review and s,pnp.
tuous d!nner NJ Colonel Beaumont house passed by
the Secretary in an inspection u the various depart
mon,s.
Immediately after dinner he left to take the seven
O'Clock train 10 Albany, To meet Governor Morgan. But
most deeply regret 20 have 10 state that the honor.
able gentleman met with sad accident the railway
station which fortunately hot attended with
parent results, but which may yet seriously affect his
health. Al angle Of the station hnnse is embark
meu stone ditch about fourteen fifteen feet
greatest depth IN the bury to gt the ears aud being
totally unacquained with the topography Of the place,
the honorable gentleman made false step the very
edge Of the decslyiiy. and was suddenly precpitaed
the bottom # Tie ditcn The foil have been very
Sudden and severe, but pleased 10 state tt Mr.
Cameron, bong irscHa from his dangerous POSITION
declared that he but little hurt He i'm
modiaicy protested bis Intended Journey, for
the inspection Of all Tn mGitary manufacture
throughout tho country. lie vii remain in Albany
today. aud next hay ~, 81 70 Springfield Mass.
His daughter who remanrd al West Point, win rcturn
70 New York To-Day AID l"in him ai Springfield.
The rest OF the PARTY remaining ~ West Point last
night celebrate ell The event by p'elad hop, al which
the beautiful ladies sh4ne IN AL their maldenly
and nltrony splenor tie gay coats Of tbs
cpietq aud the blue Of the volunteers supplied
a numerous host of gal'anis from whom 70 choose;
music made The air mel0aiops the vo,arics Of the silver
footed god had Ill the facilities for their enjoyment anJ
acting upon the spirit Of the hour, they
Danced until III suns golen beams