lady. However, I ought not to consider the walk as any thing, and it was improper in me to speak of it at all. The young lady is an old friend of mine, if I may be so bold as to say so.' "There's company in the parlor,' said William, in a tone not over respectful—' very particular company.' any thing thoroughly, it is certainly good Laura then introduced Pyam Dodge to the lady of the house, who received him civilly, 'I won't meddle with any of the company.and then to Mr. Brantley, who perceiving that proceeded the voice. I am very careful the poor schoolmaster was what is called a never to make myself disagreeable. But I character, found his curiosity excited to know just wish, (if I am not taking too great a liber what he would do next. ty,) to see Miss Laura Lovel.' Shall I call her out,' said William. I would not for the world, give her the trouble,' replied the stranger. It is certainly my place to go to the young lady, and not hers to come to me. I always try to be polite. I hope you don't find me unpleasant.' This ceremony over, Pyam Dodge bowed round to each of the company separately. Laura saw at once that he was an object of ridicule; and his entire want of tact, and his pitiable simplicity had never before struck her so forcibly. She was glad when, at last, he took a seat beside her, and in a low voice she 'Miss Lovel,' said Miss Frampton, sneer-endeavored to engage him in a conversation ingly,' this must certainly be your beau.' The parlor-door being open, the whole of the preceding dialogue had been heard by the company and Miss Frampton from the place in which she sat, had a view of the stranger, as he stood in the entry. repetition of them,) after various alternations of high and low, fast and slow, finished in thunder, Augusta striking the concluding notes with an energy that made the piano tremble. When the bravura was over, Pyam Dodge, who had stood listening in amazement, looked at Mrs. Brantley, and said, Madam, your child must doubtless sing that song very well when she gets the right tune.' The right tune,' interrupted Augusta, indignantly. The right tune!' echoed Mrs. Brantley and Miss Frampton. 'Yes,' said Pyam Dodge, solemnly—' and the right words also. For what I have just heard, is of course, neither the regular tune nor the proper words, as they seem to go every how-therefore I conclude that all this wandering and confusion, was caused by the that should prevent him from talking to any presence of strangers: myself in all probaone else. She found that he was master of ability being the greatest stranger, if I may be district school about five miles from Boston, so bold as to say so. This is doubtless the and that he was perfectly contented-for more reason why she mixed up the words at ranthan that he never had aspired to be. dom, and repeated the same so often, and But vain were the efforts of our heroine to why her actions at the pyano-forty are so William, then, with an unsuppressed grin, keep Pyam Dodge to herself, and to prevent strange. I trust that at other times she plays ushered into the room a little thin weak-look- him from manifesting his peculiarities to the and sings so as to give the proper sense.' ing man, who had a whitish face, and deadrest of the company: Perceiving that Augusta Augusta violently shut down the lid of the light hair, cut strait across his forehead had turned round on her music-stool to listen.piano, and gave her father a look that implied, His dress was scrupulously neat, but very and to look at him, the school-master rose Wont you turn him out of the house. But unfashionable. He wore a full suit of yellow-on his feet, and bowing first to the young Mr. Brantley was much diverted, and laughed ish brown cloth, with all the gloss on. His lady, and then to her mother, he said. audibly. legs were covered with smooth cotton stock- Madam, I am afraid that I have disturbed Pyam Dodge surveyed himself from head ings, and he had little silver knee-buckles. the child in striking on her pyano-forty. I to foot, ascertained that his knee-buckles were His shirt-collar and his cravat were stiff and would on no account cause any interruption- fast and his cravat not untied, and finding all blue, the latter being tied in front with very for that might be making myself disagreeable. his clothes in complete order, he said, looklong ends, in his hand he held a blue bandana On the contrary, it would give me satisfac-ing round to the company, I hope there is handkerchief, carefully folded up. His whole tion for the child to continue her exercise. nothing ridiculous about me—it is my endeportment was stiff and awkward. and I shall esteem it a privilege to hear how she plays her music. I have taught singing On entering the room, he bowed very low with a peculiar jerk of the head, and his whole | myself.' appearance and manner denoted the very Augusta then, by the desire of her mother. deavor to appear as well as possible; but the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.' Upon my word,' said Miss Frampton, acme of humility. The company regarded commenced a new bravura, which ran some-leaning across the center-table to Mrs. Branthim with amazement, and Miss Frampton how thus :— ley, your protegee seems to have a strange began to whisper, keeping her eye fixed on • Oh! drop a tear, a tender tear-oh! drop taste in her acquaintances. However that is him all the time. Laura started from her a tear, a tender, tender tear. Oh! drop, oh! always the case with people who have never chair, hastened to him, and holding out her drop, oh! dro-o-op a te-en-der te-e-arabeen in society, as my friend Mrs. Tom hand, addressed him by the name of Pram tender tear—a tear for me—a tear for me; a Spradlington justly remarks.' Dodge. He took the proffered hand, after a tender tear for me. A waiter with refreshments was now brought moment of hesitation, and said, I hope I am When I, when I, when I-I-I am wand'ring.in, and handed round to the company. When properly sensible of your kindness, Miss wand'ring, wand'ring, wand'ring far, far from it came to Pyam Dodge, he rose on his Laura Lovel, in allowing me to take your thee-fa-a-ar, far, far, far from thee-from feet and thanked the man for handing it to hand, now that you are grown. Many a time him-then taking the smallest possible quanhave I led you to my school, when I boarded ity of each of the different articles, he put at your respected father's who I trust is well. all on the same plate, and unfolding his blue But now, I would not on any account, be too bandana, he spread it carefully and smoothly over his knees, and commenced eating with the smallest possible mouthfuls, praising every thing as he tasted it. The wine being offered to him, he respectfully declined, signifying that he belonged to the Temperance society. But he afterwards took a glass of lemonade, on being assured that it was not punch, and familiar.' Laura pointed to a chair. thee. For sadness in-for sadness in, my heart my heart shall reign-shall re-e-e-ign-my hee-e-art-for sa-a-adness in my heart shall reign-shall reign. Until-until-unti-i-il we fondly, fondly But which is the mistress of the house meet again, we foudly meet, we fo-o-ondly I know perfectly well that it is proper for meme-e-et-until we fondly, fondly, fondly mee: 10 pay my respects to her before I take the-meet, meet, meet again—we meet again. liberty of sitting down under her roof. If I This song (in which the silliness of the may presume to say that I understand || words was increased ten-fold by the incessant again rising on his feet, he drank the health || Brantley family and Miss Frampton, and off of each of the company separately, and not knowing their names, he designated them as, the lady in the blue gown, the lady in the white gown, the gentlemen in the black coat, &c. Several other superfluities were pressed upon our poor heroine, as they proceeded along Washington-street, Augusta really thinking it indispensable to be fashionably and expensively drest, and Miss Frampton feeling a malignant pleasure in observing how much these importunities confused and distressed her. embarrassment on that of Laura, that poor Pyam Dodge, obtuse as he was to the things of this world, saw that the announcement of his visits was not perfectly well received. He looked amazed at this discovery, but bowed This ceremony over, Pyam Dodge took lower than ever, hoped he was not disgusting, out an old-fashioned silver watch, of a shape ||and again retreated. almost globular, and looking at the hour, he Once more was heard at the door the faint Laura sat down to dinner with an aching made many apologies for going away so soon, ring that announced the school-master.-head, and no appetite, and afterwards retired having five miles to walk, and requested that || Assuredly,' observed a gentlemen present, to her room, and endeavored to allay her his departure might not break up the company.this must be the original Return Strong.' uneasiness with a book. He then bowed all round again-told Laura he would thank her for her hand, which on aer giving him, he shook high and awkwardly, valked backwards to the door and ran against i, trusted he had made himself agreeable, and at last departed. This time, however, poor Pyam Dodge 'So,' said Miss Frampton to Mrs. Brantdid not venture into the parlor, but wasley, this is the girl that dear Augusta tells heard meekly to inquire of the servant, if he me you think of inviting to pass the winter had not dropped his handkerchief in the hall, with you.' The handkerchief was picked up, and he finally departed, humbly hoping that the gentleThe front door had scarcely closed after man attending the door, had not found him hm, when a general laugh took place, which troublesome.' The moment that he was e'en Laura could scarcely refrain from join-gone, the gentleman that attended the door, itg in. was heard audibly to put up the dead-latch. • Upon my word, Miss Lovel,' said Augusta, ‘This friend of yours, is the most peculiar person I ever beheld.' Next day, Augusta Brantley gave a standing order to the servants, that whenever Miss Lovel's schoolmaster came, he was to be I never saw a man in worse taste,' remark- || told that the whole family were out of town. ed Miss Frampton. In a moment another ring was heard at the door, and on its being opened, Pyam Dodge again made his appearance in the parlor, to bcg pardon of the lady of the house, for not having returned thanks for his entertainment, and also to the young lady for her music, which, he said, was doubtless, well meant.' He then repeated his bows and withdrew. In the morning, Laura was conveyed by Augusta and Miss Frampton, to the mantuamaker's, and Miss Boxplcat demurred a long time about undertaking the two dresses, and longer still about finishing them that week, in consequence of the vast quantity of work she had now on hand. Finally she consented, assuring Laura Lovel that she only did so to oblige Miss Brantley. Why, is she not very pretty?' replied Mrs. Brantley. 'Not in my eye,' answered Miss Frampton, Wait but two years, till my sweet Augusta is old enough, and tall enough to come out, and you will have no occasion to invite beauties, for the purpose of drawing company to your house-for, of course, I cannot but understand the motive; and pray how can the father of this girl, enable her to make a proper appearance? When she has got through the two new dresses that we had so much difficulty in persuading her to venture upon, is she to return to her black marcelline?—You certainly do not intend to wrong your own child by going to the expense of dressing out this parson's daughter yourself. And after all, these green young girls do not draw company half so well as ladies a few years Laura then asked what would be her charge older-decided women of ton, who are fafor making the dresses. Miss Boxpleat red-miliar with the whole routine of society, and • Indeed,' replied Laura Lovel, he is, after dened, and vouchsafed no reply, Miss Framp-have the veritable air distingue. One of that all, not deficient in understanding, though ton laughed out, and Augusta twitched Laura's description would do more for your soirees, his total want of tact and his entire ignorance sleeve, who wondered what faux pas she had next winter, than twenty of these village beauof the customs of the world, give an absurdity || committed, till she learnt in a whisper that it ties.' to his manner, which I confess it is difficult was an affront to the dress-maker to attempt Next day our heroine's new bonnet came to witness without a smile. I have heard my a bargain with her before-hand, and our her-home accompanied by a bill of twelve dollars. father say that Pyam Dodge is one of the oine, much disconcerted, passively allowed best classical scholars he ever knew, and he herself to be fitted for the dresses. is certainly a man of good feelings, and of irreproachable character.' What an intolerable fool!' exclaimed Augusta. Laura had a very pretty bonnet of the finest and whitest split straw, modestly trimmed 'I never knew a bore that was not,' remark- || with broad white satin ribbon; but her comed Miss Frampton. panions told her that there was no existing There was again a ring at the door, and without a dress-hat, and she was accordingly again Pyam Dodge was ushered in. His carried to Miss Pipingcord's. Here they business now, was to inform Miss Laura found that all the handsomest articles of this Lovel, that if she did not see him every day description, were already engaged, but they during her residence in Boston, she must not made her bespeak one of a very expensive impute the unfrequency of his visits to any silk, trimmed with flowers and gause ribbon. disrespect on his part, but rather to his close and when she objected to the front, as expoconfinement to the duties of his school—|| sing her whole face to the summer sun, she besides which, his leisure time was occupied was told that of course she must have a blonde in studying Arabic; but he hoped to make his We will stop at Whitaker's,' arrangements so as to be able to come to said Augusta, and see his assortment, and town, and spend at least three evenings with you can make purchase at once.' Laura her every week. knew that she could not, and steadily persistAt this intimation, there were such evidented in her refusal, saying that she must depend tokens of disapproval, on the part of the on her parasol for screening her face, gauze veil. She had supposed that the price would not exceed seven or eight. She had not the money, and her embarrassment was increased by Miss Frampton's examining the bill, and reminding her that there was a receipt to it. Laura's confusion was so palpable, that Mrs. Brantley felt some compassion for her, and said to the milliner's girl, The young lady will call at Miss Pipingcord's, and pay for her hat.' And the girl departed, first asking to have the bill returned to her, as it was receipted. When our heroine and her companions were out next morning, they passed by the the milliner's, and Laura instinctively turned away her head. You can now call at Miss Pipingcord's and pay her bill,' said Miss Frampton. It is here that she lives-don't you see her name on the door?' I have not the money about me,' said Laura, in a faltering voice-'I have left my father, presented him the yet humid cheek. He kissed her tenderly. 'I am not altogether miserable,' she murmured, leaving the room. Retired to her chamber, she commenced embroidering a scarf; and worked thus part of the night, for she desired to be able to present it to her mother when she rose in the morning. The clock struck twelve. She had just finished, and putting it by, the little girl calmly resigned herself to rest. Her repose was undisturbed. purse at home.'-This was her first attempt remain long under pecuniary obligations to a at a subterfuge, and conscience-struck, she stranger. She felt that she ran no risk in could not say another word during the walk. taking from her pocket-book notes to the On the last day of the week, her dresses amount of twenty-five dollars, and putting were sent home, with a bill of ten dollars them into the hands of Laura, who had thought and a half for making the two, including what at one time of applying to Mr. Brantley for are called the trimmings all of which were the loan of a sufficient sum to help her out charged at about four times their real cost. of her present difficulties, but was deterred Laura was more confounded than ever.- by a feeling of invincible repugnance to taxing Neither Mrs. Brantley nor Augusta happened any farther the kindness of her host, conceivto be present, but Miss Frampton was, anding herself already under sufficient obligations understood it all.-' Can't you tell the girl to him as his guest, and a partaker of his you will call and settle Miss Boxpleat's bill, hospitality. However, had she known more said she. Dont look so confused,' adding of the world and had a greater insight into On the morrow Rose presented the scarf in a somewhat lower voice. She will sus-the varieties of the human character, she to her mother. What was the pain the little pect you have no money to pay with-really would have infinitely preferred throwing her- one experienced, when her mother received your behavior is in very bad taste.' self on the generosity of Mr. Brantley, toit coldly, and expressed none of those tender becoming the debtor of Miss Frampton. As sentiments which were to have been the sweet it was, she gratefully accepted the proffered little one's reward. kindness of that lady, feeling it a respite. Drying her tears, she immediately equipped herself for walking, hastened both to the milliner and the mantua-maker, and paying their bills, she returned home with a lightened heart. [Concluded in our next.] Laura's lip quivered, and her cheek grew pale.-Miss Frampton could scarcely help laughing, to see her so new to the world, and at last deigned to relieve her by telling Miss Boxpleat's girl that Miss Lovel would call and settle the bill. The girl was scarcely out of the room, when poor Laura, unable to restrain herself another moment, hid her face against one of the cushions of the ottoman, and burst into tears. The flinty heart of Miss Frampton underwent Rosanna, the Ugly One. 'BUT look then,' said Mrs. Moore to her a momentary softening. She looked awhile husband, how ugly that little one is. Is she in silence at Laura, and then said to her.not, William ?' Why, you seem to take this very much to And, Mr. Moore, who was sitting in a Miss Frampton deliberated for a few moments, walked to the window, and stood there awhile then approached the still weeping Laura, and said to her, What would you say, if a friend was to come forward to relieve you from this embarrassment?' I have no friend,' replied Laura in a halfchoked voice-'at least none here. Oh! how I wish that I had never left home?' Miss Frampton paused again, and finally offered Laura the loan of twenty-five dollars. till she could get money from her father. know not,' said Laura, how I can ask my father so soon for any more money. I am convinced that he gave me all he could possibly spare. I have done very wrong in allowing myself to incur expenses which I am unable to meet. I can never forgive myself. Oh! how miserable I am."--And she again covered her face and cried bitterly. Miss Frampton hesitated-but she had heard Mr. Brantley speak of Mr. Lovel as a man of the strictest integrity, and she was certain that he would strain every nerve, and redouble the economy of his family expenditure, rather than to allow his daughter to But my dear, you have already said so one hundred times, and were you to say it one hundred times more, Rosa would not become less ugly for your saying so.' Rosanna was a little girl of about fourteen. She was their only child, and, to do her mother justice was really very ugly-nay, almost revolting, with her little gray eyes, flat nose, large mouth, thick protruding lips, red hair, and above all, a form remarkably awry. Rose was, then, very ugly—but she was a sweet girl, nevertheless. Kind and intelligent, she possessed a mind of the highest order Nature seemed to have compensated her with every good quality of the heart for the want of every beauty of person. The poor little thing was profoundly hurt, || as she listened to her mother's observation. Oh, you little fright, you will never get a husband.' Her eyes, by chance, glanced over a neighboring mirror. 'Yes,' she said internally, I am uglythey are right,' and she sought in her young head to find a remedy for ugliness. And then in the world, new pangs wounded the little ugly one's heart. A first impression alienated all the young girls of her own agebut then she was so good, so amiable, so amusing, that they approached, then listened, and then loved her.-Now, indeed our little one was happy. One day Mr. Moore went home in a violent passion, and became, in consequence of some trifling provocation, highly incensed against his wife. Their domestic felicity was troubled for eight long days--for eight long days Mrs. Moore was continually crying. Rosanna in vain racked her young brains to discover whybut her father still continued angry, and her mother still was continually weeping. At last she reflected in her mind how to reconcile them. They were all three seated in the parlor→ Mr. Moore was arranging the fire. When this was concluded, he threw the tongs from him, snatched a book from the mantle, and opened it abruptly; but after a moment's perusal, he closed it again, in a violent humor, cast a fierce glance at his trembling wife, and hurriedly rose from his chair. Rosanna, deeply moved, clasped her arms about his neck as he was about to rise, and affectionately caressed him. He could not reject her innocent coaxing, and the little girl thinking she had succeeded in touching Eight o'clock struck; Mrs. Moore was his heart, took in her hands the moistened sorely vexed. 'Go to bed, Rosanna.' Trembling, the little girl approached her A tear rolled from the little one's eye. She handkerchief, wherewith her mother had been drying her weeping eyes, and dried them a second time therewith. She then tenderly embraced her mother, who returnod her affectionate caress with all a mother's fondness. The parties being now favorably disposed, nought remained but to establish the peace. This was no easy matter-neither would make the first overture-and without the penetration of little Rose, the Reconciliation would not then have taken place. She took her father's hand between her own little hands, and pressed it to her bosom; she then took her mother's hand, and joined it to her father's as it lay near her heart. Human pride could resist no longer-the alienated parents rose at the same moment and cordially embraced each other. From that hour Rose was the idol of them both. Six years after this, Rosanna, the ugly Rosanna, was the ornament of every society to which her mother presented her. Amiable, witty, and observing, her conversation was universally courted. his memory. He gazed on her a second Lord Underwood wedded Rosanna, and Beauty deserts us, but virtue and talents, French. West Point. [Concluded.] IN 1815, Capt. Alden Partridge was apOne summer evening, the sun, which, during pointed superintendent of the academy; the the day, had shed over nature an intense heat, chief engineer, being, as at present, its Inspechad just disppeared, leaving the horizon cov-tor, ex-officio. The only new professor apered with long, wide bands of red-clouds pointed was Claudius Berard, teacher of more and more dark were heaping themselves on the eastern sky-the atmosphere was suffocating, and one would deem the earth was returning to the sun the heat she had been receiving from the latter during the day. All was heavy and weary, the air inhaled seemed rather to suffocate than nourish. A drowsy languor overcame every one. been killed in battle; 84 died in service; 208 have resigned; and the remainder are disbanded or otherwise dismissed from the service.-Of those who sleep on the battlefield, Col. Wood, Col. Gibson and Capt. Williams, fell at the sortie of Fort Erie; Rathbone at Queenston Heights; Hobart at Fort George; Ronem at Chicago; Burchstead and Wilcox at Fort Mimins; and Smith at Christler's farm in Canada. Our whole army possesses now far more of the public respect and confidence than it did not many years since. It is the great distinction of the academy at West-Point, that has contributed largely and effectually to this elevation of the character of the military establishment. And it has accomplished a nobler service, by sending forth numbers annually, competent to superintend the construction of those chains of internal improvement, which are to be the eternal bonds of our national union. The rail-roads which Some traits of Capt. Partridge's character connect the capital of Massachusetts with the rendering a change desirable, he was relieved heart of the State, and with important harfrom his station in 1817; and succeeded by bors in Rhode-Island and Connecticut; the Col. Sylvanus Thayer, of the corps of engi- improved facilities of communication afforded neers; a gentleman every way qualified by to the whole country by the Susquehannalı nature and by acquirements both at home and Baltimore, Baltimore and Ohio rail-roads; and abroad, for this responsible duty. Under and the similar construction between CharlesIn a saloon, whose every window was his superintendence, an improved system of ton and Hamburg, S. C.; the new roads thrown open, might be seen gliding, here and discipline was introduced; the course of which have augmented the wealth of the terthere, in the darkened light, groups of young studies much extended, so as to compare ritories of Michigan and Arkansas, by openfemales, whose white dresses, slightly agitated favorably with that of foreign military schools; ing new channels of transportation; and the by the rising breeze of the evening, offered and the studies required came to be thorough- securities extended to the internal and foreign something mysterious and poetical whereonly taught. Col. Thayer assiduously devoted commerce of the nation, by important harbor the imagination loved to dwell. A low lan-all his resources to the advancement of the improvements upon the shores of the lakes, guishing whisper was then heard, like the academy, until 1833, when at his own request and upon the sea coast; these are some of soothing murmur of some distant rivulet. A he was honorably relieved from this station, the enduring memorials of the usefulness of young woman, seated before a piano was ex- and appointed to direct the erection of forti- the military academy, and of the returns it has pressing her heart's sentiments by an extem-fications in Boston harbor. He was succeed-made for the care, and time, and money. porary melody, now smooth and tender, now ed in the superintendence of the academy by which have been bestowed upon it. Other deep and trembling. Major R. E. De Russey, of the corps of testimonials, and other rewards have been engineers, a gentleman of amiable character and extensive acquirements. No more whispering, but a general silence took place, for hers was a celestial symphony, a seraph's song. The chief professors of the academy not Lord Underwood, a fine blue eyed young yet mentioned, are: chaplains, Rev. T. Picnobleman, was so deeply touched by the ton, 1818; Rev. C. P. McIlvaine, 1825, now melody, that his frame seemed agitated by a Episcopal Bishop of Ohio; and Rev. Thos. momentary convulsion. He listened to the Warner, 1828; professors of engineering, angel's voice, so softly harmonizing with the Claude Crozet, 1817, since chief civil engisweet tones of the instrument, and felt an in-neer of Virginia; Major David B. Douglass, describable sensation thrill through his frame. The music ceased, but the sweet voice still vibrated on Underwood's ear, and there was a charm in the witty and original trifle to which he listened, that transfixed him where he stood. 'How beautiful must that young girl be,' thought Underwood. Happy the man on whom may fall her choice,' and he involuntarily sighed. Suddenly lights are brought in. The young woman was the ugly Rosanna. Lord Underwood was stupified. He closed his eyes, but the charm of that voice haunted 1823, now civil engineer; and Dennis H. The total number of graduates, from its accorded to it, by the literary institutions of our land, which have invited its graduates to fill important professorships. The president and one of the professors in the college of Lousiana; the president of Hamilton college, and the vice-president and the professor of mathematics in Kenyon college, in Ohio; the professors of mathematics in the college of Geneva, and in the university of Nashville; the professors of chemistry in the universities of Pennsylvania and Virginia, have all been members of the academy, and have resigned their commissions in the army, upon receiving these honorable appointments. Very recently, two second Lieutenants have accepted vacant chairs in the university of New-York. No words can demonstrate with one half the force and impressiveness, the beneficial influence of the military academy upon the characters of its members, and upon the national reputation. Within the short period of thirty years, this institution, whose own high reputation is now sustained by profess || they can give the rules of arithmetic, they || For the sake of more full instruction, eacli ors, all of whem, with but one exception, have cannot explain the principles on which these class is divided into several sections, each been educated within its walls, has not only || depend. As opportunity is afforded for having a separate instructor. Thus each furnished to the army gallant and accom- gratuitous instruction on this subject at the cadet is called upon at almost every recitaplished officers, and to the country skillful academy, from the 1st of June, until the ex-tion, to explain a considerable portion of the engineers, but has sent forth principals and amination of candidates near the close of the lesson; for the morning recitations generally professors, to ornament and sustain colleges month, they who are anxious for success occupy two hours each. The written or deand literary seminaries.-To this list of those would do well to avail themselves of this lineated demonstrations are explained on who have been thus distinguished, might be|| assistance. a black board in the presence of the whole added the name of Ritner, who graduated The months of July and August in each section. with a highly respectable rank, in possession year are devoted solely to military exercises; The studies of the first year are algebra, of his comrades affection and confidence: for which purpose the cadets leave the bar- geometry, descriptive geometry, trigonomeand became the professor of civil and topo- racks and encamp in tents on the plain, under try, and the French language. All the graphical engineering in Washington college the regular police and discipline of an army mathematical studies are practically taught and in Pennsylvania: and died at the moment in the time of war. For this purpose the applied to numerous problems not in the when the prospect of serving h's native state cadets are organized in a battalion of four books; on the solution of which greatly dawned upon him, and when his native state companies, under the command of the chief depends the reputation and standing of each began to rejoice in the anticipation of his instructor of tactics and his assistants. The rival candidate for pre-eminence. The studusefulness and success.' In this compliment-corporals are chosen from the 3d class, ories of the second year, are the theory of ary summary, extracted from Col. Johnson's report, may now be included the distinguished professor of mathematics and philosophy in the university of Pennsylvania. But while we would thus award honor where honor is due; and show that, estimated according to her contribution of national science, the military acadamy is not a whit behind the chiefest'—far be it from her sons to monopolize distinction, or to say that she has done any more than a national academy ought to have done, in return for all her advantages. cadets who have been present one year; the shades, shadows and perspective, practically sergeants from the 2d class, who have been illustrated; analytic geometry, with its appresent two years; and the commissioned plication to conic sections; the integral and officers or captains, lieutenants, &c. are differential calculus or science of fluxions; selected from the 1st class, or highest at the surveying and mensuration; the French lanacademy. All the other cadets fill the ranks guage, and the elements of drawing, embracing as private soldiers, though necessarily ac- the human figure in crayon. This comquainted with the duties of officers. In rota-pletes the course of mathematics, and also of tion they have to perform the duties of senti- French; which the cadets learn to translate nels, at all times, day or night, storm or sun-freely as a key to military science, but which shine, in camp, and evenings and meal-times, few of them speak fluently. in barracks. Cadets who have been present The third year is devoted to a course of two encampments, are allowed, if their con-national philosophy, including mechanics, We shall conclude this hasty sketch by a duct has been correct, to be absent the third, optics, electricity, magnetism and astronomy; review of the practical considerations which on furlough. The drills or military exercises, together with chemistry and sketching landshould influence those who are seeking or who consist in the use of the musket, rifle, cannon, scapes with the pencil, and topography with may gain admission to the military academy. mortar, howitzar, sabre and rapier, or broad the pen which complete the course of The age of admission is now limited from and small sword; fencing, firing at targets, drawing. 10 to 21 years; as that is supposed to be the|| &c.; evolutions of troops, including those of The fourth and last year is appropriated to most suitable period for completing, or rather the line; and the preparation and preserva- the study of artillery and infantry tactics; commencing a military education. The ac- tion of all kinds of ammunition and materials the science of war, and fortification, or quirements necessary for admission, are, an for war. The personal appearance of the military engineering; a course of civil enginacquaintance with reading, writing, and the corps of cadets cannot fail to attract admira-eering, embracing the construction of roads elementary rules and principles of arithme- tion; especially on parade or review. The and bridges, rail-roads and canals, with the tic.-Efforts have been made, and it has been uniform, is a gray coatee, with gray panta-improvement of rivers and harbors; a course recommended by some boards of visitors, to loons in winter, and white linen in summer. of mineralogy and military pyrotecting; togeraise the standard of admission, requiring a The dress cap is of black leather, bell-crown-ther with the elements of rhetoric, moral knowledge of grammar, geography and the ed, with plate, scales, and chain. The splen-philosophy, and national and constitutional French and Latin languages, as a prerequisite. did band of music, which under Willis, made law. The decisive objection to this proposition is, || hill and valley ring with notes of linked To test the progress of the cadets in these that it would close the doors of the academy harmony long drawn out,' though changed, studies, semi-annual examinations are held, against many who have not the pecuniary commencing on the first Mondays of January means of making these acquirements. But and June; at the latter of which a board of let it not therefore be supposed that those visitors appointed by the Secretary of War, acquirements are the less valuable or neces- The cadets return from camp to barracks is present to make a critical official report of sary. On the contrary, as geography, history on the last of August, and the remaining ten the state of the academy. The examination and the Latin language are not now taught in months of the academic year are devoted to of all the classes usually occupies about a the academic course, it is so much the more their arduous studies. The ceremony of fortnight, and is very severe; but still is not important that young gentlemen should be striking the tents and marching out of camp considered the full test of individual proficiwell versed in them before entering the aca- is so imposing as to be well worth an effort ency. Each instructor makes a weekly demy; otherwise, they are obliged to acquire of the visitor to be present on that occasion. class report, on which is recorded the daily them by private study, or else remain ignorant|| On the previous evening, the camp is bril-performance of each cadet; those who excel of these essential branches of a liberal educa-|| liantly illuminated, and enlivened with music, tion. Many candidates fail of being admitted dancing and bevies of beautiful strangers, it at the initiatory examination, because although presents quite a fairy scene. still pleases; and under its new leader, pro- being credited 3, and those who fail entirely marked 0. These marks are accessible to the cadets from week to week, and stimulate |