The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-06-07

are near the Flagstaff arranged around relic OF the
great chain Of the Revolution II is formidable array
OF morars, ses' guns and ned pieces Of which four
teen wer taken from the English and eighty eight from
the Mexicans II oil the guns taken In the last four
ara 70 be added unless piled after the style Of
the cannon balls pyramidicaly they will be likely TO
West Point scenery, like the institution which has
givenhe place such local importance and celebrity ls
well known for ts incompatible beauty and extent 10
need extended notice. II has had "hrst class notices.
often that everybody knows the thinning Of the rnvaled
landscape, each bend and Of the river the very
shadows even Of the huge and ahaggy mountain cr sts
rising In dizziness of stance every side Az the sun
those western heights this beautiful afternoon
IN the most lovely month Of the year. not alone the
visitor but think the oldest nhabtan even, could not
well refrain from letting his thoughts steal awhile away
from the business and cares and ambitions Of life
here spread to view. From the front of the West
Point Hotel looking northward In the dire tion Of New
burg, which is only nine miles away, may be seen the
Shawanyunk Mountains, and, the atmosphere s clear,
the Caiskill Mountains In the extreme distance.
Steamers, barges and sailing vessels MI the intervening
the scene whose lie is Frightened BY the frequent
rushing by Of the Hudson River Railroad trains along the
margin Of the river on the east Far away TO the left is
with its ovcrhanRing cliffs and precpices il the Crow
Nest, fifteen hundred feet above the waters OF the
Hudson Opposite the Storm King Is Break Neck,
tunnelled by the Hudson River Railroad From
here can also be seen Constitution Island, upon
which Is still the remains Of old Fort Constitution
and the old block house close by IT, Looking southwark
we see st. Anthony's Nose Sugar Loaf aud tho Dunder
berg range, while directly in front s Redorbt Hill,
rising six hundred feet above the plain which are
the left, on Mount Independence, the grim walls OF
Fort Putnam. Here too the grass covered para
pet Of old Fort Clinton while near by but nearly con-
cealed from view by the envelopng growth Of cedars
the ruins Of Fort Wyls Farther away TO the right
il Washington's valley, which is overlooked by the
cemetery OF the cadets the crest Of the hill above
What more beautiful picture does one meet than all
thsY Add to this view the spacious grassy plain where
the cadets have their reviews the grouping OF the
Atsuo Of
the officers and professors, and the scenic picture is
complete. And then comes the drives and walks and
music Of the band and exercises Of the cadets now
q cavalry squadron going through some charges, now
battery Of horse artillery going through most mysy
ing evoltons, and again showing most wonderful and
ready skill in infantry evoutons. Life may be monoto
nous here the envcoping mountains are nnchanging
and eternal but with such scenery, such views such
associations such exhibitions Of military versatility, such
hotels such excellent fare and such throngs of guests
requires but little summoning OF philosophy to ind ma
teras for respectable share Of quite prolonged content
ment
find here two old Fifth corps acquaintances
Davis formerly Of the Third United states infantry and
OF the sixteenth infantry, and Lieutenant Watson
Company !, Fifth United States artillery. Both
ployed as instructors In the institution Lieutenant
Watson lost leg at Gettysburg and unfortunately sent
his among s list of killed. TO the temporary gre
the TO be untrue. He reported killed, for h,
lost thirty three ont 0f ftysx going into the hight
and every horse bu. one. ! am glad 70 ind that his
show of reward at the hands Of the government fo
which he so noby pcried his life.
Al 1--WE O'Clock this afternoon enlivening scene
presented the plain The graduating class In presence
Of the Board OF Visitors, went through an animated
picturesque and somewhat bewildering programme o
cavalry evolutions There was leaping hurdles ant
bars, aud charging and counterchareng. All rode
spirited horses, whose glossy coats show fine grooming
They the same ravaly saddle in vogue in the army
To say that the cadetsand sixty-eigh compose Tho
squadron--rde splendidly IL but paying them feeb
tribae of praise Tho exercises lasted over hour
The board Cf Visitors expressed themselves highly grail
fled did the entire crowd of visitors witness pg h
pleasing and exciting spectacle Just before sundowi
the ordinary evening dress parade which Away
up to the high niche OF excellence As draw
my despatch to a close the band Is playing in lis
strains Of surprising aud stirring excellence In front
the hotel Hundreds listening the cheerful music
Among the throngs Of ladies' mostly relations and pei
sofel friends Of tne officers and cadets, crowdng In
corcors the cadets row ninglc with gracious reedon
And there others strong along the graveled walk
II the cavalry exercising and review were animate
scenes this Is not less
Hon. A. 7. Rockwell, OF Connecticut, Of the BOarj
Visitors arrived oay But three out Of the ghtee
members constituting the Board absent--Rg 81
Rev. H. A. Lee, Iowa; DR. A. G. Mackey South Care
lima and Rev. A. Campbell, West Virginia Among u
day IS arrivals ~ General AlyOrd.
Brgader General Cullum, superintendent Of the pos
has received a telegram announcing that Lieutenan
General Grant viii positively arrive here Thursday
II is not stated whether he will by rail
boat HIS presence Is looked for with impatient anxiety