absolutely better comport with the genius and spirit of our blessed form of government." Ön motion of General Hunt, it was unanimously Resolved, That it be recommended to the Secretary of War to apply to Congress for an appropriation for the erection of a dock and road on the southerly side of the public square, nearly opposite the barracks, 30 as to afford a steamboat landing, and the most convenient ferry from West Point to the easterly side of the Hudson river, at "Garrisons." Board adjourned to the 16th instant, at 8 o'clock p. m. A true record: J. P. JACKSON, Secretary. WEDNESDAY, June 16. Board met at 8 o'clock p. m. Present: Messrs. Hammond, Delano, Jackson, Mills, Worthington, Howard, Hunt. The board, during the day, attended the examination of the fourth class in "English studies," under the direction of Rev. Mr. Sprole and Lieutenant DuBarry, which was completed; and also the examination of the second class in chemistry, under the direction of Professor Bailey and Lieutenants F. N. Clarke and Boynton. On the 17th instant, the examination of the second class in chemistry was conducted by Professor Agnel and Lieutenant D'Orémieuix; after which followed the second and third classes in drawing, by Professor Weir and Lientenants Smith and Seymour. At the evening meeting of June 16, 1852, the president submitted the general report of the Board of Visitors, which was read and unanimously adopted. On motion of Mr. Jackson, it was unanimously Resolved, That the president of the board do respectfully request the Secretary of War to make a separate communication to Congress of the report and proceedings of the Board of Visitors, in order to secure the printing of the same as a separate public document. On motion of General Hunt, it was Resolved, That the thanks of this board be tendered to the president and secretaries, for the able, impartial, and courteous performance of their laborious duties. The members of the board, on motion for final adjournment, having feelingly referred to the great harmony and cordiality that had prevailed among them in the discharge of their duties, and in all their associations, did, accordingly, adjourn sine die; and after interchanging an affectionate farewell with each other, separated on the 18th of June, 1852. A true record: J. P. JACKSON, Table showing the circumstances of the parents of the Cadets of the United States Military Academy, July 1, 1852. * One a clerk in the service of the general government, and one a merchant's clerk. NOTE. In the statement for July, 1851, of the two reported in the first class, under the head "Clerk," one was a clerk in the service of the general govern- HENRY BREWERTON, Captain Corps of Engineers, Superintendent of Military Academy, |