The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-14
WEST POINT.
A Sound Of Revelry by Night
on the Hudson.
THE GRADUATION BALL.
Fair Women and Brave Men Com
mingling in the May.
UNFORTUNATE POSITION OF CIVILIANS.
The Distinguished People Who
Honored the Occasion.
GRAND REVIEW OF THE CADETS.
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
WEST PoSr, Juno 10, 1871
II Is not uncommon when attempting to describe
tense crowd to say that people 'were thick as leaves
in vaam brosa and occasionally powerful smile
lound in tho expression tspacked like herrings IN
barrel" Neither OF these phrases, however, would
serve to convey anything like adequate idea Of the
guests at this hotel present. Tho attraction Of
course is the hop gwen BY the second class 10 the
graduates tonight For days friends and relatives OF
cadets and pleasure seekers beer pouring in and
on Monday night IT seemed 10 the ordinary OBJ
server that tho house was full Ordinary observers
however, know nothing OF the fertility OF
possessed by West Point hotel proprietor IN the way
OF utilizing space All day long yeG.erday guest
after guest BY carriage train STAGE horseback and
foot and yet each mysterousy disposed Of as be
arrived really seemed as II the building made
Of gutta pcrcha and was capable OF indefinite cxpan
sion Toward evening, however, when they came by
DOZENS and then by scores, and the once was heaped
high with baggage, whose owners crowded the
pazzas, throngod the dining room and flowed over
upon the lawn, the situation became serious,
and mine host in despair. Among tho
arrivals tho feminine element largely predomnated,
should in order to give the three hundred cadets
and graduates besides the officers chance to obtain
partners for the dance. To ind accommodations tor
several hundred refined people accustomed 70 the
forts and Injuries Of c, in house capable Of shelter
Ing about sixty. was no easy task. II wns accom-
plshed, however, 1t ono can DO called accommodated
when one is provided with place TO sleep OF the
weather. In many small bedrooms four ladies were
packed away TO pass tho night as best they could
with tho aid OF plenty OF mattresses and blankets.
The gentleman who mad to share his chamber with
but two others fortunate indeed, and OF the
vNfw ball ey.A
despised by who at homo sleeps upon cider
bali and the graduating exercises tomorrow were
carried away by their fellows attached to tho post.
several found beds in tho hospital and others
OF the houses Of friends the vicinity. Be-
fore midnight all the ladies had either boon provided
for had gone OF the other hotel and there were
only about dozen soourners Of tho male sex 10 be
furnished with couchcs.
THE rSPRovDED FOR.
These wcrc an amusing sight as they sat about tho
office or upon tho pazzas, many Of them DOING and
blinking after the fatgues Of long ride BY rail- asa
alternately bull doing tho clerk and desperaely
pressing their Intention to camp under the trees
observation-disclosures Certainly, siri" said the host
10 now comor who arrived In the midst OF this
mourn:ul s'The house rather fu but there's
lots OF room yet"
up with cots aud mattresses until they looked like
temporary army hospitals, and the dining floors
covered with snoring seepcrs, and the cupola
roof had received It's quota aud the easements
scientifically packed, and tie servants quarters
hau brought into requisition there lots OF
room left
''rhcre's nobody In the front cellar yet," said the
host tho applicant be checked his vase and de-
posted behind the BE careful as you 20
down the stairs sir tread upon the bulldog as
be is sometimes rather savage"
The old gentleman seemed tmid about taking pos
session Of the offered quarters under tho circum-
stances, and after declining in turn fine broad shelf
In silver closet and campstool in the corridor he
finally secured, in consideration Of his age and in
Grmty. the sole and und sputcd possession OF bath
tub and blanket, and, after receiving the assurance
that the hot water would not be turned during the
night, he reluctantly retired. At last the whole
Der were tucked away and silence regned until this
morning.
TURNED AWAY.
They were all up early-nevcr liked TO lilo abcd In
fine weather, they SAID. Not less than 400 persons
applied Tor rooms to-day and were turned away. A
few, however, insisted upon staying anyhow, and no
DOUBT their disposal after their return from the call
will give To scenes more hriing than those OF
last night Cozzcns' Hotel, below. has received largo
numbers OF guests by every boat and tram, but the
house large that It's capacity Is not yet exhausted
Mr.. BLAINE AND THE coLoRkD CADET.
Senator James q. Blame, with his wife and daughter
and Miss Dodge cGa liamton'), lett at ycs,er-
day in anticipation OF tho rush. Before going the
Senator did u very gracious and kindly decd in an I'M
ostcntatious way. Sending Tor Fppcr, the colorcd
cadet, he said -
81 don't know that you have any political friends in
your own state, Mr. Flippcr, and you may lind IL
necessary TO have intermediary in Congress to help
you out OF your difficulties. l want YOU consider
your friend, and call upon Inc Tor aid when you need
with that he shook the lad's hand and babe him
goodby.
Bishop Quntard, OF Tennessee, and Senator Maxey.
OF fexus, also complimcntcd the pioneer graduate Of
the cooed racc upon his conduct throughout the four
years OF his training, and proicred their sympathy
ana assistance. Wlh these encouragements IRON
prominent mon OF both political parties tho young
man seemed deeply touched and thanking them SUIT
ably, he returned with light heart TO MS quarlcrs
sALUTEs AND REVIEW.
This morning salute OF seventeen guns was fred
in honor OF the Secretary OF War; and later the salute
due General Of the Army Numbered the hills
One of the largest asembagcs at West Point
was drawn together at i've o'clock this evening to at
The Of the cadet corps and the handful OF
enlisted men on duty here. General sherman during
the day visited the rooms where the examination OF
the lower classes was IN progress, ara after dinner
attended the review He and Secretary McCrary passed
down the lines, accompanied By Commandani OF
Cadets Neili, and followed by General Hancock with
General Scloned.
,agDte THE GRADUATION RAIL-
Tho great event OF the year to the cadet corps-ho
graduation ball or hops IN progress tonight, ana
the attendance unprccedcntedy large. The second
class men, by whom the entertainment Ia rendered to
hall, whore tho dancing Is now In progress That they
have good taste is evidenced by the simple and taste
tul appearance OF the roon Fcstoons OF cvcrgreens
droop gracefully from the ceiling wreath the
trail chandelier On entering, the eye OF the visitor Is
caught by the arms OF the class formed OF Movers and
leaves, and surn0untod BY its motto
MINERVA Er MARIE
In letters OF vividy green On the north wall
the central device Is shield, with the arms OF the
four classes, IT. rs, 10 and 49, quartcrcd upon IT,
and framed in cvcrgrccns. Upon tho south wall ap.
pears large characters, beautifully formed OF moss,
the motto
III. FAREWELL. rs
Beneath, OF small trees ranged against the
walls givo IT the appearance Of tho entrance 10 a
grove The walls all sides tastcfuy decorated
With flags OF all nations and wreatbs OF green com
bincd 10 form the various devices. From a platform
extern porzcd from the tables, and covered gay
bunting, the band OF the Academy pours forth
slant stream OF melody
PRESENT FROM THE SEVENTH.