The New York herald., 1865-06-11
Reception OF Gen. Thomas at
West Point.
Examinations Of the Pupils in the Military
and Naval SchoeIs.
Tne Summer Cruise Of the Bovs
In Blue,
&C., &C., DC.
WEST POINT.
Our Military Correspondence.
Wxsr Ponr,'N. Y, June Q. 1885.


WEsr Ponr,'N Y, June Q, 1885
wsLoohE axnERAL
A salute was this forenoon nred in honor Of Major
General ThomAs Ho 80 late yesterday, and Of
fectusly did he conceal the military lion the plain c
william suit he that most Of the thousands who
here will learn with regret that his presence not then
made known to them that he did not in the full panopy
OF army uniform and gilt buttons and radiant stars pro-
sent himself 30 that the curousand there were those
who would have inquired out his in time, and
had the air ringing with cheers in his honor-learnng
who he was, could have proclaimed the fact
The General will remain here several days, his wife
having come some days before him. He has not been
here for eleven years before at which time with the
rank Of brsvet MAJOR it will be remembered, he
of the instructors Of artillery and cavalry position he
filed with signal and acknowledged ability All the ho-
nors OF the academy betting not only his rank but the
dessryedy high and imperishaele reputation he = has
made in this war; are being accorded him. West Point
never fails to honor her honored sons.
THE EXAMINATIONS
tOday we're confined TO the Spanish and French Ian
guages Part Of the time General Thomas was present
He was introduced TO the Board Of Visitors, who
ceived him with marked and deferential courtesy.
This was the only interruption TO the examination
Three days now is expected will conclude the exami
nation of the graduating class when that Of the other
classes will be commenced
A TERRIBLE THUNDER STORM,
accompanied by hail and wind Of tornado violence,
visited us this afternoon Many have read of thunder
Of the reverberatng of the echong thunder but
needs to witness such storm as we had TO day to
form any proper conception Of it's appalling and sublime
character The lightning struck in several places, but
doing, happily, far as have heard, no personal
damage One dwelling this side ht-that Of
Alexander NUNS, Esq: Across the river the flagstaff
OF Garrisons Highland House struck by lightning
which will probably have the effect TO make this widely
known house more popular than ever, since guarantee
ing from lightning strokes in future lightning never
strikes twice in the place The carriage house Of
Ex-Governor Fish, in the neighborhood, was also hit,
blown down ercer storm has not visited this locality
for several years.
VISITORS
and professors of the Academy pursuant to previous
Invitation, dined this afternoon with Ex-Governor
Hamilton Fish, at his residence the river. The
occasion most pleasant one and made more so by
the absence Of formay and any Of the tedious routine
Of toasts and speeches marrng 80 many dinners.
1t intended this evening to have had exhibition,
by the graduating class of mortar firing but the storm
has prevented IL.
Since my last report Of the arrival Of members Of the
Board OF Visitors Bishop Lee Of Iowa. and Dr. A. g.
Mackey, Of Charleston, South Carolina have come eav
ing but one (Mr. Campbell of West virginia. still absent