New-York tribune., 1868-06-09
THE EXAMINATION OF THE VEST POINT
CADETS.

WEST POINT, June 6.-As the examination
Of the cadets at this institution progresses the
number of visitors increases. And really one
would have to travel far TO find Summer re-
treat more enjoyable than this The natural lay Of
the euresqueness OF the scenery that here meets your
view every side. The Point Itself Is. as you are are
well aware speak now OF the Military nsttute ana tne
surroundings Herewith Connected, on large anu
beautiful plateau, reached from the river by a
front of Roes Hotel This latter, by the by,
is OF extensive proportions but is Kept IN unexcep
tonabe style; though during the summer season and
especially at examination time 1t Is unable 10 contan the
vast number ot guests that desire TO s0 ge conna
being made why is 1t not enlarged simply because the
United states Government has no desire TO become
landlord The hotel was orignaly puils iSr tn9 9eCO
mediation OF the relatives and friends OF the cadets VINO
has now made 1t fayorte resort 1Or those uesIous VI
ruraizng during the summer and who, lndependent OF
the attractions afforded by the Institute ma mere an no
benefits OF fresh ar mountain scenery, au pereGI
pose Besides the monotony usually lncldentt 10 summer
sprghtly cadets IN az the arms OF the service, at't
which OF itself becomes interesting 10
9ss TnS rSwn kaSw Of for a the Of which
this institution is intended to fit its inmates told you
ineerlng, civil and military Thursdays ethics ana law
1Frday On Saturday there was cessation OF the eN'
fired and other honors paid to the memory
OF the late exPresdent Buchanan. To-day the
MincraIogy and Geology The further examinations will
be continued follows Tomorrow. Spanish; Mednes'
The proceedings to-day were very interesting dne t, g
Mating class for the purpose OF facilitating the matter
was brought before the Board by Sections follows lst
section-cadets Savage, Hoxle Marshall, Payson,
Metcalfe Mackall Bass and Knight. 2d sectionCades
Fletcher, Willard, J. c. Morrison, Heath, W Hall ana
son. Hamilton, Everett, A. l.. Morton, ID. s. Denison
Fourth Section-Cadets Desher, c. I. Hail. Barnett,
Dahlgren, Whpple, FOrbush, Shoemaker Ffth sectlo
cadets CLARK Thompson, Jones' Yolkmar, J. W Pope,
j. Pope Fowler. Sixth section-Cadets Martin, sNlgert
CoOmbs Ditch, Batcheder, March. aud Weeks seventh
sectlon-Cadets Brodenck, Rodman, Farragut, rye,
Kane. C. f. Roe and HOskins. Eighth Section-Cadets
Wiley, Bodhsh Snow, G. M Harris, I; " Russell,
aud Fitzpatrick Each cadet as he was called oeioiS te
clippings OF stone being geological specimens seecteu
by hmsel and proceeded TO discuss them one py one
giving explanations OF their cOnponents descIlDng n
OF each specimen, and the characteristics t
possesses military aid in the construction OF iors etc
rhe examination showed an unusual proficiency on
the mart of the cadets, who talked most learnedy or
pyres OF iron and copper OF acids, oxides anu poOA
ies OF the physical and chem cal qualities OF Inlnetais
of toughness and hardness and OF all 0her matters I
pertain TO strata" formations etc, much 10 the eur
neation Of large number OF visitors many OF who IL
is fair to presume would not be able TO distings DC
tween oxac and sulphurio acids, though their nves
depended on a proper solution OF the query Inc eA'
animation closed at p m. o.. .,,. o,or,r, or,v
omitted and In place thereof was boat race Inc R
crews of the contestng boats were members ol tne
second, and graduating classes NE G0i % he raTond
bridge opposite Gees Point ana BACK ms Son.o1s s
was supplemented by tub race when an0Taeu muCn
sport TO the large number Oh Ioohelsy' rvo Sera 10
interchange eourtesies with tel young S % ~ te
army, Friday next Gen. Ayer arrlveu mere yesel e.
day and is remain until the class rs grauualeu Ny
witch time probably the 10TH, there Will be number
OF other prominent military notaDes present. 4. "a,
Ffty.seyen newcomers, or Plebes' as they are tecn
nraiy called are here The appontees have until
the 10th "wednesday TO report Inc nrhmg 0i THESE THESE
plebes is charge OF the cadets Oh Ihe fourLn lass
Intellectual examination and FOUND 70 De SOUND tney
will then be given warrants as cadets