The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-07
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WEST POINT.
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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HERALD.
Unapproachabio Beauties-The Board-A
Compliment TO the Cadets-E xamin "a lon
Subjects. Gc.-General Grant Spectator
Funeral OF a West Point Grnduate-Bat-
talon Drili-Explanatory Gard from tho
Graduating Class, 90.
WEST PoNr June s, 1857
Tho exquisite beauties Of this picturesque and impress
sve posiion-a position which cluster memories
and associations Of the dearest nature every ardent
lover Of American history-oan never become stale
twice told Lake-ke views unobstructed for many
miles, presenting, In their constant varying aspect Of
genial sunlight and msowing shadow resting ever and
anon upon the mountain beled shore In their recurring
periods which. for bodness Of character and
beauty OF finish, stand unrivalled, even unap-
proachabls. Constant change enchan.s the spec
tator a. the same object presents Itself TO
the eye In ever varying aspecta Tho kngy Hud-
son. from tiny rivucts gently sweeps by shelving rocks
and banks laden with countless flowers whose fragrance
ascends heavenwards il here swollen in mighty gran
deur until parts asunder as with giants hand, inc
mountain BARRIERS and flowing along bearing on Its
broad bosom part the wealth Of great nalion
at losing itself in the mities ocean, yet but drop
In tho erea, ty Of The artists pencil the
photographers genius the power OF language have tried
por ray the exceeding grandeur and loneliness
OF the views surrounding, almost enveopng this spot
while tourists tonight fresh from Alpine roamnes'
from wanderiugs or lands elaborated in song and
story mingle sweet communion 10 do homage 10 tho
glorious landscape here spread before them.
The Board OF Visitors hourly moro and more
into rested and animated As the stroke from the
tower clock sounding the hour OF niue melts away IN
tho distance beyond the PLAIN until the hour oil three
nit IN
rounded BY thousands " musty volumes listening with
attention evincng the deepest concern or propound-
ing nerrogatores frequently and pontedy that even
cadets grow nervous Tney find the students thor
Oughly prepared for any amount Of raking artillery nre
this early moment call forth Gatering public acknowi
edsmen OF thor collective proficiency. This pleasant
recognition OF merit was charmngy rendered by Rev
Dr. VntOn few minutes previous TO adjournment TINS
afternoon Rising in his commanding manner he SAID -
"General Pitcher tsupefntendent, Professors and As
Professors the Board desire express their
satisfaction recitaons far conducted The
cadets have answered questions and shown themselves
generally well prepared upon subjects unusua ~ dil-
cult 5" The compliment was appreciated most thor
oughly adjournment being effected amid manifestations
| OF delight
engineering aud four IN International law and practical
ethics Tue enunciated propositions that were domon-
| strated and discussed were as foiiows:-
ENGINERRIYG
Chester-En0hding battery for four guns.
Roe, w. battle OF Lama.
| Davis. 'Edward-Profe Of field work.
Cradelb6ugh- Qf hed works
Gford-Lunctte and priest sap
McCallum-Flying sap
Adams-Construction OF the FIRST parallel
Remak-Pursuit of Grant in Virginia to Five Forks
and battle.
RunerPowers Of Congress In regard 10 taxation and
commerce. @~
sears-Composon aud constitution OF courts martial.
Mcguire Laws Of scges and bIocxades
TurtIe-R ghts,and dsticsof neutrals
Observation-Disclosures on law IN general
Rogers, W. E.-scnste members OF, qualifications, 30
Mailery Rights Of legation and treaty.
Haupt-Duty above US 70 authority The Deity. the
GrfRh--Powers and Jurisdiction or the judiciary.
Observation-Disclosures on United States and on
Ptman-Impcachment power or subjects, &c.
Grecr-Leg,siative Department House OF Represen-
tasives
McCiellan-Rghts of pas,lemng and rocap.urs
Naturalization OF War. .G
BArber-Laws OF United Statea
Hentxleman-PriZe courts, Jurisdiction, DC.
Mahan-Powsrs aud duties OF Executive
DAVIS, }. n. K.-communatve and distributive jos
Miller and Oseood- Benefits courts martial
Rogers, r. A.-Independencs OF Sovereign States,
&C., DO
sohenok-Judicia Department, and powers and juris-
Observation-Disclosures in which justice predomlna.ss,
Lss-G enssal power Of coagrsss 70 mako necessary
=. Josss H 4fr,sss and pr,.e oosr,a
Reynolds-Triai by jury and It's incdenta
Jones Unconstitutional prohibitions on the United
johnson j. M--MiIitary law In the United statcs
Murphy-Psas n bar OF trial and pieas Of judgment
Beli--Executiye Department
+ Danes--RiEht Of visitation aud seaSch.s
Powoll-Deciaration OF war and It's effects.
Eckhart-Cousiituiisna prohibrtios on thcstates.
Observation-Disclosures and composition Of courts
Thorassrsh--rhs Deity and the public in the oath.
The books used By che students In the prosecution
of the sead,es OF Law and Practical Ethic
Beuers Military Law and Courts Martial French's
Practical Ethlos Story on tire Consultation Kens Com
mensansa Lscssrs ON Law and Military Law. By Pro
Many eaboratsly dressed ladies' seemingly deeply in
teres.ed n snsss profound subjects critically observed
position before the Board yet may have been the
cadets personally the subjects that caused this
ton and yet IL may have been both, indiscrmina'sy
General Grant, in full uniform, occupied prominent
reci.asous lie len The post At halfpast two O'Clock
this afternoon, quietly and uncercmoniously - he
funeral, occasioned upon the rc-Intsrmens Of the
body Of West Point graduate killed in battle In the
Territory Of New Mexico. wounded its solemn way from
the chapel the cemetery thus afternoon, accord
with the following ordcr:-
SPECIAL ORDERS no. "a.
HEApeuARrsas U. : MILITARY AoAD.r.}
The o. % .s der
battle rvalverde. Menco February 81, 1854 win take
place from the Uhap APP, at a.sp to-day ,a. N. a,-c
don Of Brevct Major VIM Sinclair u s. A., Captain Third
fully INV ted 70 attend
Brevet Brgadicr General PITCHER.
EDWARD G. BorSroS Brevet Major and Adjutant
The following officers acted pail bearers -Brcvet
Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Piper, U. s A., Captain
Third United States Infantry Brevet Major James Nc
Melan, U. s. A., Captain Second nfanry; Brcve Major
4. A. Davies, U. s. A., Captain fwentyhfth United
States Infantry Brevet Major l. Lorain. u $ A., Cap
tain Third United States artillery; Captain III A. Has
CALL Third United States artillery and Brovet Major A.
X. Arnold, U. s. A., Captain Fifth United states
| airy.
found its last resting place among the graves Of many
whose tasteful monuments with their military insignia
| aud mournfu inscriptions unve tho attachment OF
companions who fell In Florida Mexico, Oregon and In
tho late rebellion for the spot protected and coEsecrated
i by their Alma Mater.
The imposing military exercise OF to-day has boon q
battalion drill Orders issued from tho Adutanrs
Office that Eve O'Clock this afternoon should be tho hour
and precisely at that moment company after company
OF Cadets marching at double quick, took up their posi-
ton the plain opposite the tree cnbowercd house OF
the superintendent. more beautiful afternoon never
visited the Point The declining had lost It's fierce
ness and fitting from bayone TO bayoact OF the two