The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-06-29


the above lists Those having sons oryoung men in the
Academy in whom they are specially interested and not
finding their names here will know from this explanation
the cause Of tho omission In the second class four
found deficient In the third class fourteen and In tho
fourth class four have gven the classes as they will
be designated up TO the Isl Of July. after which time
that which Is tho second class will rank rs rst and
down to the pcbos, or newly admitted cadets, who
thus constitute tho fourth class The numbers prenxed
10 the names indicate tho grade Of scholarship.
VINO TIE pETioIsSr ONES ARE
In this connection cannot deny myself ths privilege
q that while Srs Is ne the net Of h
scholarship Of each cadet has stimulating effect on
many, does not follow that those at the head Of the
st arc tho sharpes likely 10 make the most brilliant
marks In the future Is not an even race Those best
preparedand some graduates Of colleges enter here
have the inside track and dull steady poddcs like tho
snail in the race very unexpectedly may come out the
winner Two men who have made moss distinguished
regulations In this war have each had soOs dropped"
here one this year and last Mathematics Is the
striking point with most young msa may DO very
clear in his conception Of comic section and with bril-
twnng rianges and curves; In other words may shine
as scholar but in the rough paths q practical life
Of college catalogues to proveths
NEW CAMP LlFE
The cadets begin relish life In their tents with marked
zest Everything looks soldier ike ant then comes the
drills and drums and guards walking their posts putting
the pebes through, giving constantly animated picture
hall In this regard there In marked deviation
from the Of camp life in the army One does not
and again, the neat white pants and shining stars
are a vide step from socd and torn pants, and mud
covered shoes OF the common soldier One secs hero
the elegant phase Of soldering but &c does good and lays
the hardening foundation for fune service In the Held
VISITING BOARD.
Tho last Of the Visiting Board left today. Before
leaving the board passed the following resolution
Resolved Tint the thanks OF tbs Board OF Visitors b
presented 10 Brgsdier General Culnm, Superintendent
OF the Academy and Colonel Black, the commandant OF
cadets and the several members " the academic and
military stats for the courtesy and attention with which
board has treated and hst the Superintendent
be requested TO communicate this resolution 70 the sew
crnl officers referred to-.
ON conyersing with Hon Mr.. Cohtlng, Secretary OF
the Board learn that In addition ~ the changes men
toned heretofore agreed by the Board Tor recon-
incubation they propose 10 ndyise the appointment Of
cadets year advance Of thor entering the institution
Altogether the Board have been exceedingly pleased with
their vst and find Me internal management Utmost per-
feet IN everything
PROVISIONS orHHRs LEAVING.
Professors hnrrng awsy fur change Of scene and
the labor they have gone through tho
past three weeks Several OF the officers tbs
next monthly rpnstsr Ia through will also apply for
Of absence professor Of dancing tarned up 70
day He will instruct the cadets In the tervschorean 1
during the period OF encampment This is position that
once was filled by Major General Fcrrcro ! mention
this fact disparsgsment 10 this general ofcer but
encouragement 10 American youth.
sovRTB JULY.
The patriotic feeling developing Itself IN all directions
itself here Ssutes be fred tbese viii be extra
displays Of bunting the cadets will 60 through extn evo
lutous the band will give than les usual quota OF
patriotic airs there Will be oraons and reading the De
caraen OF Independence and music IN the cbs2si and
In the evening hop.