The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-21

Itu' .aous, well-conducted cadet, who fails by no
,sltal fault Of hts to pass an examination, but
Ment OF q cadet who fails because he would not
study or who shows such bad disposition that his
10 Weaken the orce Of their own hold over those
wnom they are employed to instruct Inc
sworn statements by several officers OF this
post, when examined by the Congressional CON-
mtee last winier in relation to the troubles or the
FIRST class, must yetabe fresh IN everybodys mind.
They all went TO show what a common thing
IL has become OF late years for Washington 70 send
back to West Point young men that West Point had
sent away and didn't want. II the earnest remon-
stances OF the Board against this state OF things
have their due weight with Congress the prime ipal
OF the many things necessary to make West Point
Next comes the question as to what ought
to he done IN the matter or putting more
ting too old for their places This certainly should
be decided IN way that no one not Immediately in-
feenngs Of one two nice old gentlemen, WHO Will
make stout fight OF 1t rather than give
np about ho% ana Why w change IN
this respect would be Tor the best interest OF the
Academy. Another subject which the report OF the
Board Will treat OF at some length II the opinions
OF one Of It's leaing members prevail, Will be the
better discipline OF the Instltuton-that Is to say,
what means ought to he adopted to correct the very
many abuses which have crept into the institution
under the plausible cloak OF liberaity The result
VIII doubtless be, II the member ailude to has his
Way about II, q new set OF regulations which VIII
outlaw
among the cadets and put an end 10 the furlough
business, which has been OF late-n may be per
ntted to use homeiy expresson-"run into the
ground that Is for the benefit oil those cadets who
have court influence. Now word as regards the
officers. do not think the Board VIII have much to
delicate ten matter for them to touch upon. So
long he ssnw tnaS awavs he he
way they may see fit to strut about ana treat civil
ians as though they were an Inferior race OF beings
ma ae wor 9G n 90
own republican army, strange to say, get INTO the
habit OF considering everybody who does not wear
shoulder-strap sort OF living thing which II IS their
mission in life to stamp out or existence; so the con-
tempt with which civilian IS overwhelmed at
West Point may, after all, not be particular to
the place. Yet would It not be wen for those
wlO have the power TO do IL 10 make the omcers,
change their views as TO the necessity Of their own
existence In holding the world togetherf The cadets
are to become officers when their day comes and
they Will be certain To fol ow in the footsteps OF those
VINO go before them. Until these views are changed
civilians VINO come here to stay day or two viii
liye,in was made especially for men W no wear shOu
der straps and for them alone. Most oil the officers who
came III contact with the civilian soldiery during
the war, and had their empty shoulder. STRAPS made
heavier Tor brave deeds DONE are an exception TO
the general rule In this particular but they are un
'strutIers INTO the shade. In conclusion, let me
ada that If the present Board or Visitors do their
duty faithfully the West Point OF the future Will have
reason TO be thankful. But to do so they must
needs avoid the old ruts which threw pre- boards
temper OF the House, when 1t gave West Point
affairs such
LIVELY SHAKE
last winter WIFI be IN frame OF mind to be tri1ed
with this time. Those members OF the Board who
are members OF either House were appointed for
special purpose, and no amount or Wlggling ought
to prevent them from doing their wnoe duty. 1t
VIII not do for them TO say as other boards have
substantially sad before them
"Gentlemen. we went to " est Point; we saw, and
were conquered with Kindness. Everything was
lovely, particularly the ladies' The dinners were
very, very good indeed. AS for the cade.s and
officers they were very good aiso but US for the dis
cpline OF the corps and the condition OF the place
as q military post we really did not have time to
think about such things; but from all the affairs
told us We should think everything Is
In ship-snape order. Under the circumstances the
prlation Tor the institution should be increased
some fifty thousand dollars. This Will please every
body a. West Point and that's exactly what we want
This kind OF report won't go down any longer,
and II Is high time that II was stopped. From all
can learn / feel certain that the present board at
least the really energetic men, who want to do
their duty and do the institution good by
the suggestions they VIII ask Congress to
adopt, will avoid the old adulatlon ROAD Of their
predecessors. The great mistake made by previous
boards was In thinking that they either had to
chose the former as being the most agreeable 10
themselves as well as to everybody else. To be just
to West Point and its management It Is not
necessary that every ming should be snapped and
snared at by the board. WHAT Is good IN it-and
there is very mucll--can be heartily said to her
credit. But the board should not hesitate. at the
time, to point out the abuses Of the place and
the way TO remedy them. The only fear IL that the
dread OF dispeasing persons high In power by
illusions TO certain mismanagcmenis and certain
changes for the worse MADE In the system OF
the institution during past years viii deter even the
present bolid from coming out boldly and giving
their candid opinion as to what they think Is wrong
III the institution and how 1t should be made right
THE ENCAMPMENT.
The cadets will go into camp tomorrow. The
ceremonies VIII be, as OF old, very Interesting,
especially 10 people who are used to moving on the
LIST OF May without the aid Of band Of music.