New-York tribune., 1883-06-15
REPORT OF VISITORS TO WEST POINT.

WASHINGTON, June 14.-Ihe report VI Tue
Board of Visitors the Military Academy at west foiut
has,beeD presented to the Secretary OF war.
fpracts respecting the organization OF the boaro anu
acknowledging the courtesy Of General Merrilt' tne
superintendent. the report says, in part;
e state OF discipline most excellent, and Is CHAR
.oter,zed nv great fairness and absolute wpartlaU'
The fine military bearing OF the cadets thear supero
physical development and cheerfui races
.aex that the system pursued is wise, and not
aseassarilv seyere The precision with which the ey-
oluons and movements made by the corps OF ca-
ets I'm areryxcavary and infantry tactics, gave eV
dance of most thorough training And the same Is true OF
fne target practice with the largeguns and morars
exercise too pontoon and spar bridge nuidng inu
Gated great proficiency in this branch In the various
d.partnents constituting the academic course the ca
diets showed degree Of intelligence and eiiciency re-
esipe the highest credit upon their instructors as Wen
"a unon themselves so judge. the results
NJ The course OF instruction aud training at the academy
are In the highest degree SATISFACTORY
A graduate at West Point Is almost OF necessity
n gentleman in the best sense OF the "oru'
man of intelligence integrity and truth-the very best
r.ateral for brave and efficient soldier and useful
ci,izen system instruction producing these results
IN entitled to the support OF the Government and the
respect of the people.
There is pressing and immediate necessity Tor new
oors in the cadet barracks and in the academic puid
fur. at an estimated cost OF $4,000 The
are wholly inadequate TO the requirements
e9 cleanliness and good health. The bath-tuos
should be increased TO least nifty IN number "hca
can be done at an expense Of not exceeding $1,000 Inc
sum Of 900 is necessary for the completion OF the new
hospital building and for grading the grounds
around il. II 10 important that the man
pipe for the supply OF water should be extended
from its present terminus TO the cadet barracks whcn
win $4,000. There several old and dliapuated
wooden buildings near the artillery anfcavary barracks
ussd for workshops and storehouses: We recon-
mend their reno val and the erection OF suabe Dnd-
iny or bndngs of substantial materials, IN their place
The cost OF tins will be sc. 900.
During the past TWO years regular lhsuuS-
eres. the results OF which have been
most satisfactory The used falls far short OF
fhe requirements of o modern gymnasium plain ana
ta building should be erected, and furnished
with such apparatus may be needed for thorough
physical training. -,
earefnl investigation was made into the maunor OF
caaducng the fl ancia affairs OF the institution the re-
suit OF which IN ali respects satisfactory.
ard the whole system conducted upon sound business
prfpcipes The duties the quarteunaster ana com
fnissary of cadets are well discharged, ana the
cadets furnished at all uines WIN sui'aoo' "er
prepared and abundant food. -.
In concusipp the report that 1t gives the Board
great pleasure report that in all the departments Oh
The Academy nothing found to eensure but every
thing to commend.