New-York tribune., 1871-08-24
ANNAPOLIS.
THE CADET ENGINEERS.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Aug. 23.-The event OF most
interest here, aside from political matters, is the lorna
uon OF class OF Cadet Engineers. The present move
ment will without doubt be successful than the last
made under the act Of Congress passed in 1864 That law
required the applicants TO have practical as well a.
theoretical knowledge Of engineering before being ad-
mtted ana this requirement by its strngency, defeated
the whole movement. In March 1861 { @ law was
changed and the practical knowledge Is longer re-
qred, and already numerous applications for appoint
ment TO this class have been made The following in
formation may be Of interest TO many who may to
enter the class
The application must he addressed IN the secre.arv n,
the Navy, and be made by the candidate or by any
other person for him. The names OF all applicants will
be placed on the registry. The fact, however that
name is registered gives assurance OF appoint
mcnt. though preference will be given on account OF
priority OF application In the selection Of the class
preference VIII be shown for proficiency, II there
applications made than appointments to be given.
SO tat while practical information IL not really
auemcnt, may he Of great Importance to the app-
can't The candidate must be between the ages OF IS and
~ years, and his application must be accompanied by
evidences that Ills age Is within the prescribed limits and
that no silstains good moral character Candidates
who receive permission Will present Themselves to tine
Supernteudent the Naval Academy between the 18th
and 25h Of September for examination as TO their quail
ncatiOns for adms ion. TIE course OF study Will conn
prise two academic years. during which the cadets wiz
enjoy all The privileges, receive the pay roC%;
Mdshpmen. After graduation they VIII be
warranted assistant engineers The examination pre-
yiOus to appointment will be on the following snpects'
Arthnetic-in nuneratiOn and addition, subtraction,
multiplication, ard division OF whole numbers vulgar
and decimal fractions In reduction and proportion III
rect and inverse, and extraction or square and cube
roots; Algebr-through equations Of the nrst degree
Geometry (Daviess IL gandre through the plane ngures
Rudmentary Natural Philosophy, English Grammar,
Composition, Beading, Writing and spelling lie must
be able 10 write from dictOn In legibe hand and spell
with correctness, both orally aud in writing Ihe can.
ddate will also be- required 10 exhibit air degree OF
proficiency In pencil sketcing and u produce evidence
OF mechanical aptitude. Those who possess the greatest
skill and experience I'm the practical knowledge OF ma
chinery otner qualifications being equal VIII nave pre-,
for admission Candidates must also be IN goOd
physical health and without any permanent weakness or
disability. The physical examination VIII be a3 precise
"a tine mental. Wnio at the Academy the cadets VIII
undergo, from time to time, according 10 the regdOns
exlmatiOns ana II found deficient at any time, or II
they dismissed for MISCONDUCT they cannot ny law
lie Continued in the Academy Naval Service. LASTLY
cadet who voluntarily resigns his appointment VIII DC
compelled to refund tie amount paid him for travelling