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AW3 SATURDAY MORXLYGy JULY 5, 1823. CITY COUNCIL, Jtf/y 3<f, 1828. Met agreeably to Ordinance: Present his honor the Mayor, Aldermen Sheftall, Schick, Screven, Hunter, Williams, Shaw, Footman, Owens, Da vies, anti D’Lyoij. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and confirmed. The Information Docket was taken up and read. The following individuals were summoned be fore council £>r retailing without licences, and nn cd S2O each, viz Pearce Howard, A. Howard, J. Murat, John Bradley, and William Tigh. The following individuals were charged with (he same offence, but under circumstances which, in the view of council, admitted of greater indul gence, and were fined the sums affixed to their names, viz : Mr. Porrier $3, J. C. Whiting $3, Thos. Cavanaugh $-5, Prendergast & Dickson $5, John M Intyre $5. Informations for the same offence against S. Winkler and C. A. Woodruff, were ordered to be dismissed on payment of costs. The Bill to exempt the property of the Chatham Academy from taxation, was read the third time and passed. The bill to protect the Stone or other landmarks cn the wharves or lots of the city of Savannah,was read the third time and passed. The following petition was read and referred to a special committee. To the Honorable the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah. The Petition of the undersigned humbly shew oth, that the existing ordinance relative to the guaging and inspection of domestic liquor, so far as makes it compulsory on the part of the im porter or seller to have all roguaged and inspect ed before the same is offered for sale, is oppressive and unjust, operating as a very heavy tax, with out producing a corresponding benefit. Your pe titioners are fully aware of the propriety and ne cessity of an ordinance appointing a guager and inspector of domestic liquor, for the city, yet they cannot see the propriety of compelling the im porter to pay this tax, when the purchasers may be equally satisfied with the Baltimore, Philadel phia. NewYork, or other guage. Your Petitioners deem it superfluous to go into a long argument on the subject, as they are convinced your honorable body will at once perceive the impropriety of the ordinance as it now stands. It may not, however, be improper to add, that no regard is paid to the inspection of our city, either by buyer or seller; and, in most cases, buyers prefer the Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New-York, guage to our own. Your Petitioners, therefore, humbly pray that the above named ordinance may be so amended as to leave it optional with the purchaser, at the time of buying, to have the same re-guaged and inspected or not. Signed, J. P. Henry, Ketchmn 4’ Burroughs, Jos. Cumming, Bayard 4 r Hunter, H. Sloan, Taft Padelford, S. D. Corbitt, Sorrel Anderson, F. H. Hehnan, M l Elhiney, Girrin 4* Cos. Hill 4’ Stone, L. Baldwin 4* Cos. Wm. Bowers, B. IV. De Lamatcr 4” Cos. Charles Roe, W. 4” G. H aters, Elias Bliss, H. Knapp, A. 4 “J. Champion, J. B. Herbert, H. Lord, Charles Gildon, S. B. Parkman,’ E. Jenckes, L Scranton 4* Cos. E. Reid, Eigle 4* Herb, H. Tupper. And several others. Aldermen Screven called up a resolution offer ed by him at the last meeting of council, directing the drafting of a memorial to the Legislature, re questing the passage of a law to prohibit the cul tivation of rice on lands for which a valuable con sideration had been paid. The resolution, as ori ginally offered, was opposed by Alderman D Lyon and Owens, but, on motion of Alderman Davies, it was amended and passed. A resolution was introduced by Alderman D’- Lyon, explanatory of the several ordinances in relation to the Tickets given to servants. 4 One fact is worth a hundred arguments. Be fore our politicians indulge themselves in such violent denunciations against the Tariff, and a gainst the General Government for adopting it, would it not be worth while to make the inquiry, whether or no, the price of woollen goods has really risen in the market, in consequence of that measure. All the opposition to the Tariff, all the violence against government, is based upon the assumed fact, that the price of cloathing will be enhanced, and that, per consequenco, the con sumer will be taxed for the benefit of the manu facturer. Now, what would become of all their fine arguments, their flaming speeches, their red hot resolutions, if it should turn out that no ad vance in the price of British goods has taken, or is likely to take place. The Tariff bill has now been a law some weeks ; full time has elapsed for our merchants to become apprised of its provi sions, and regulate the prices of their goods ac cordingly. And what is the effect ? Has the price of woollen goods advanced 50 per cent ? Ao ; not one farthing ! Let the public prices current be examined ; let our respectable merchants be ex amined, and they will all say, that the price of goods has not advanced in consequence of the Tariff! Purchases to any extent may be effected at the old rates. And yet we still hear about the people of 4he South being ground down to the dust, of being oppressed, of being taxed for the benefit of the northern manufacturer ! It is all a humbug,—-a mere trick of partizans—an effort on the part of ambitious politicians to raise a storm, and ride into office and power on the whirlwind. The truth is, the people of the Southern Slates, the Southern planters—have more to hope from the operations of the Tariff, than any other class of people in the Union. It will increase and en courage the cultivation of the cane ; —we shall, in a short time, be able not only to make sugar and molasses for ourselves, but the time is at hand when they will be important articles of export. It will give anew and energetic impulse to ma nufactures. We have already heard of several establishments on the eve of commencement—one near Augusta, two near Milledgeville, another at the Indian Springs. Within five years we shall *ee them springing up in every section of the State—and our farmers, instead of being obliged to make cotton at 8 cents, in order to raise mo ney- will be selling their corn at a dollar per bushel! Our people may now generally disap prove of the Tariff;, but let them once become engaged in manufacturing for themselves, and Georgia will be the strongest Tariff State in the Union. It is stated in the MiHedgcvillc Statesman and Patriot, that two manufactories, for bagging, negro cloth and sheeting, are about to be es tablished in the neighborhood of Milledgeville, and that the agent of a house in Savannah, pur chased a lot at the late sale of the reserve at the Indian Springs for a similar purpose. Whatever may be the faults of Mr. Adams’ ad ministration. we think the State of Georgia has no general cause to complain, either of his neglect or injustice. Although the people may not desire his re-clection, or may not support him, yet they may at least be just, “ and give the devil his due.” There can be no harm in this. During his admin istration, we have obtained possession of four or five millions of acres of land ; continued efforts have been made to obtain the extent of our limits ; our militia claims have been recognized and sat isfied, which had been neglected for thirty years, under former administrations. The benefits of the system of internal improvement have been ex. tended to us ; a large amount of money has been appropriated for the purpose of clearing out the Savannah river ; and we may perceive by the last Milledgeville Patriot, that a survey has been or dered of the country between the Tennessee and Altamaha, preparatory to the construction of a ca nal or railway, connecting the waters of those rivers. The following is an answer to a letter from several members of Congress, representing those sections of country interested in that under taking : Engineer Department, Washing- > ton, June 13, 1828. } To the Hon. Tomlinson Fort , ./. C. 1 sacks J. C. Mitchell and others. Gentlemen —I have the honor to in form you, that in compli nice with the re quest contained in your communication of the 15th of May last, for “ a survey of the country between tlie navigable waters of the Tennessee and Altamaha rivers with ; a view to the location of a canal, to connect these two rivers,’ the Secretary of War I deeming the bject to be of great national i importance, has ordered the survey to be | made, and the execution of it has been en j trusted to Judge Jaine.s Geddes, a practi cal engineer, and a citizen of the State of 1 Now York, who has been directed to pro ! ceed to the section of country to be survey ed as soon as practicable, for the purpose ol commencing operations. He has also been instiucted to consult with such part of the | gentlemen asking for this survey as he may find convenient, as to the selection of routes which are probably the best calculated for the communication in question and there by shorten the time that may be required for the necessary preliminary examinations. “ I have the honor to be, gentlemen, re spectfully, your obedient servant, A. MORDECAI. Lieut. Engineer, Ass t to Chief Engineer.” SUMMARY. The Committee of the New York City Council on the first department has reported in favor of the project of the Chief Engineer for twenty pub lic cisterns, to held each 100 hogsheads, in various parts of the city. The expense is estimated at SIO,OOO. By a statement of the State Treasurer of Mas sachusetts, it appears that the Commonwealth owes the sum of $70,238, and that the cash in the Treasury is only $4,304. The Treasurer states “ that without an immediate supply, he must, in a very few days, be under the necessity of stopping payment A The United States ship Falmouth, C. W. Mor gan, Esq. Commander, arrived at Pensacola on ; the 15th ult. from a cruize. The officers and crew were all well. ! A London paper of the 11th May, (the English man) speaking of the affairs of the East, holds this language : “ It appears to be beyond question, that the Russian army, from its General to the , meanest drummer boy, is impelled by an almost enthusiastic desire to come in collision with the Turkish forces. So strong is this mania for a Tur kish war, that it may be almost doubtful whether the Russian autocrat, in his present circumstances , could resist the current of opinion which acts so strongly throughout his forces, &. almost through ; out the whole of his population.” ! Gen. Porter took the oath of office, and entered upon liis duties as Secretary of War, on the 21st : ult. j William Gaston, Esq. has been appointed Presi | dent of the Bank of Newbern, in the place of John Stanley, Esq. resigned. ! Latest from Rio de Janeiro. —A letter has been i received at Boston, by an arrival at New Bedford, ’ from Rio de Janeiro, dated the Bth of May, which says: “ The Emperor has made propositions to ’ the Buenos Ayrean government for peace, which it is expected they will accept. Mr. Tudor has not arrived. FOR THE MERCURY. Mn. Bartlett, Sir, —A writer who signs himself “ Baldwin,” has reflected in rather severe terms upon an ap peal lately made by “ Montgomery” to the good feeling of our citizens, in favor of the oppressed people'of Ireland. Speaking of the policy of the English Government towards that unfortunate country, “ Baldwin ” says, “ I would fain know what we have to do with it ?” Now mark, Mr. Editor, one of the causes which he gives for our non-interference, —“ The Irish Catholic can come to this country and enjoy his religion without hin drance ; but, if he chooses to stay at home, it is evident that his situation there is not so intolerable as some eloquent declaimers, on this side of the water, would have us believe.” So, if the entire population of a country cannot, one and all, quit their homes and seek an asylum in a foreign coun try, it is, forsooth, undeniable evidence that they have not gross injustice to complain of. Even be i fore the present exterminating war between the Turks and the Greeks, did any one doubt that the greatest cruelties had been exercised by the for mer on the latter ? Yes, w hilst all other men wer e as well satisfied of the fact as they were of their own existence, “ Baldwin,” like St, Thomas men tioned in the Scriptures, must have been still in credulous, for this most potent reason, that, if any Greek “ chooses to stay at home, his situation there ” cannot be ‘ 4 intolerable.’ Profound logi cian, and eloquent as profound, and humane as eloquent! Besides, “ Baldwin ” thinks, “no be nefit is likely to result to the cause of religious freedom in Ireland by our sympathetic addresses, or even from pecuniary aid—but injury is almost certain.” Every man, Mr. Editor, has a right to his own opinion. Baldwin is entitled to Lis , but, in the expression of it, he has the misfortune to differ with numbers in this country who are surpassed bv ncae in character, in patriotism, and in talents. Ilis opinion is also diametrically op posed to that entertained by the people of Ireland themselves, who would, by one of my limited ca pacity, be supposed the best judges on matters in which they are the most interested. Nay, upon a very recent discussion of the Irish Catholic claims in the British Parliament, it was alleged, by the son of the celebrated Grattan, as a strong reason for the concession of those claims, that the Irish Catholics “ had met in America a spirit of sympa thy until lately unknown.” “ Baldwin ” wishes to keep up a shew of candor, and to exhibit at least an appearance of neutrality. I apprehend, how ever, that his neutrality is something like what he is pleased to call the 11 neutrality ” of Rufus King : a “ neutrality ” which every candid and unbiassed man would call “ envenomed hostility.” Os the Irish Catholic Association, this writer says, “ It would be difficult for 4 Montgomery ’ to tell on what occasion that Association has been mode rate ; for the truth is, that’it is any thing than mo derate.” Had such an observation been made by an avowed supporter of despotism, or by worth less minion of a pampered court, it would not have surprised us. We do not expect fragrance from garlic, nor sweets from wormwood : But that the cry should be echoed on this side of the Atlantic, is indeed amazing. Who would have thought, that one professing to be a citizen of this free country, one, perhaps, boasting hi3 descent from some glorious patriot of the Revolution, would have joined in the senseless clamor raised against men. who, smarting under the lash of the vilest persecution, express, with an honest indignation, their sense of the injustice that is done them ! When has the Catholic Association exhibited any thing like the intemperance of language, or the violence of action shewn by the immortal founders of this republic in resisting acts, which, compared to the cruelties exercised towards Ireland, are but as molehills to a mountain ? Is 44 Baldwin ” aware that the Catholic Association has invariably ex erted itself, and exerted itself with success, to pre vent those violent ebullitions of resentment for merly so frequent amongst the peasantry of Ire land ; and which, however justified by their suf ferings, were injurious to their country P Does he know that this Association has taught the people, instead of seeking redress by their own powers for evils too great to be borne, to appeal to the laws of the country, even although it was notorious that these laws were generally unfairly made, and often unjustly administered ? That it is composed of men of all religious denominations, combined to support the great principle of civil and religious liberty ? That it is looked to with hatred by tyrants, and with confidence by the people ? Did 44 Baldwin ” know this when he at tacked it; and if he did not know this, why did ho speak of it ? Again, he dress were either proper for us, as citizens of the United States, or could be of advantage abroad, why has not the Hibernian Socioty of Savannah givenjhe first impulse ?” Because, if the measure were tak?n up by the Hibernian Society as a bo dy, it would lose more than one half of its effect. It is to the citizens of the United States in gene ral that the people of Ireland look for sympathy, and not to any society incorporated for any par ticular purpose. As to the assertion, that 44 the members of that society are too sensible men to be led away by such wild chimeras,” I shall mere ly observe, that the members of that Society will hardly accept the empty compliment paid to their good sense, when that compliment is offered at the expense of their good feeling. This is a bad season, Sir, for 4 * Baldwin ” to bring his “ iceberg” into Savannah. I trust that his principles, cold and isolated as his iceberg, may soon be dissolved in the grateful warmth of more generous views, and the genial glow of more noble feelings. In his next sentence, “ the South Americans ! the Heathens ! ! the Greeks !! ! the French !!!! the Indian Treaty ! !!! ! the Tariff!!!!!!” are all dragged into the discussion. What, in the name of all that is ludicrous, have these to do with the subject ? For the motto of his next letter, should he favour us with one, he may fairly take “ De omnibus rebus , cum multis aliis.” “Baldwin” talks of “the common charities of life,” —would that he could be induced to practise, rather than to preach them : we should not then hear of “ des perate and designing men,” amongst whom are of course included tho citizens of Boston, New- York, Washington, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Au gusta, &c. ; and amongst those who upon such “ hobbies ” would “ ride themselves into public notice,” are the respected relatives of the illus trious Washington and the valiant Montgomery. As I feel myself much improved by “ Baldwin’s ” sermon on charity, I shall not arraign the purity of his motives, but I must be permitted strongly to doubt the soundness of his judgment. “ It is a wise people that attend to their own business granted; and 1 have no doubt that Baldwin will, for the future, endeavour to obtain a reputation for wisdom by confining his attention to those matters with which lie is conversant, and that he will not again hazard his opinion on subjects with which he is evidently unacquainted. EMMETT. OFFICIAL REPORT. —MILITARY ACAD EMY. United States’ Military Academy, ) West Point, June, ib23. 5 To the Secretary of War — The Board ol Visiters, in pursuance to j'our invitation, have attended the examin ation of the Students in this Academy, which commenced on the 2d 111 st. and they have the honour to submit the result of their observations Uiie Board were requested to report upon the actual state and progress ol’ the Institution, and to make such suggestions lor his improvement as they might deem necessary ; and, in the performance of this trust, it is intended to confine their report strictly to the objects for which they were to assemble. The sound policy of such an establish ment, and its propitious influence upon the safety and welfare of the Union, may well be assumed as undeniable truths. The value of the Academy, is not a matter of speculation. It is tested by experience, and its utility has been made manifest to eveiy judicious observer. The Institu tion was founded by the Government of the United States for national objects ; and , it has deserved and received the sU>ndy | and continually increasing patronage of j Congress It is likewise cherished by toe; influence of public opinion founded >n the character of its pupils, and on the reports of successive Boards of Visiters, convened j from everv part oi the Uniteu States, and we have to add our entire and cordial con currence in the general approbation wait h has been expressed by our predecessors The various branches of Mathematics occupy the principal attention of the two junior classes, and this Department of science is justly entitled to the pre-eminent place it occupies, considering the relations it has to Natural Philosophy and the science of War The examinations were minute and strict, and gave great satisfac tion to the Board. The pupils showed by their answers and* demonstrations, tiie dil igence and zeal with which Mathematical, studies had been prosecuted, and the very great precision and accuracy with which \ they are taught. It appeared to have been the object of the Professors to have j the exact sciences deeply and thoroughly understood, While, at the same time, it ap- ! peateu to be a principle in the discipline; of the Academy to assign to the Cadets | such reasonable portions of study as should ■ not he oppressive, and were best calculated to call into exercise and unfold the strong est faculties of the mind. In the Department c {Natural Philoso phy, it was observed, with pleasure, tiiat since Uie last anual report, the intraduc tion of anew set of text books had placed the course of instruction more entirely than it had hitherto been, on a level with the methods and spirits of tiie science of our day. But, in this part of the course, an important deficiency is deemed by the Board to exist. The instruction is chiefly confined to the application of the pure Mathematics to the phenomena of Nature, without a proper series experimental il lustrations of the Gets assumed, or conclu sions deduced. This deficiency must con tinue to detract from the utility of the in stitution, so long as it remains misapplied with a proper Philosophical appaintns; and the Board earnestly lecommeud to the consideration of Government, u due ap propriation for this important ob ect. On the subject of Astronomy, the Board regrt t to find that there is no suitable a partment which can contain and preserve such Astronomical inatruments as are al-1 ready in possession of the Institution And in reference to Astronomical studies, which form such a necessary and interest- ; mg branch of Natura Philosophy, a regu lar observatory would be highly useful for the more successful initiation of the Cadets in practical Astronomy. There appears to be no good reason why this branch of the Academical studies should form an ex ception to the intimate union between the ory and practice, which is preserved in teaching the other sciences in the Acad emy, and which is so exceedingly condu sive to the prosecution of every branch of Military Science. The board have been very favorably impressed with the attainments of the Ca dets in the art of Drawing. The specimens exhibited, showed taste and genius, and re flected much credit on their course of iu struction. The knowledge of the students in Chemistry, considering the limited menus afforded them, was very creditable to the institution, and afforded great satisfaction t<> the board. They were however, strong ly impressed with the importance of h ving the Piofessorship in Chemistry and Min eralogy immediately supplied. In the 1 epartment of Chemistry, there appears to he a great difficulty in the mo veable apparatus requisite to illustrate the principles of that science ; and the apart ment* where the lectures are delivered, do not afford sufficient space for the erection of the furnaces and other suitable means of explaining the practical parts of the course. The B<>ard are therefore of opinion, that a Laboratory ought to he erected, of suffi cient dimensions to contain a suitable lec ture room, and that the chemical appara tus he enlarged, and adequate funds pro vided for these purposes. In Civil and Military Engineering, the examination was long and arduous, and the Cadets exhibited a knowledge of these sub jects at once comprehensive and minute, and gave the most indubitable proofs of their skdl and learning, by the promptness of their answers and the accuracy of their illustrations In the theory of modern warfare, the Cadets showed that they had attained cor rect knowledge of the relative number of the different descriptions of troops requisite to const.tute an efficient Army, in refer ence to the character of the enemy, and the localities of the country which might happen tube the theatre of operation. It was manifest that they understood the pre cautions necessary to guard against sur prise on a line ol march, as well as those which belong to the selection ol encamp- : meats. The practical evidence which was ! given of a competent knowledge of In- I >ntry Tactics, was still more gratifying.— In ah the various duties iucident to the school of a soldier, company, and battal ion, a perfection was manifested, which those of the Board, who have had exper ience on such subjects, have never seen surpassed iu this country, and which has rarely been equalled by stddiers iu regu lar service. The exercises md uianceu vers, appertaining to Light Infantry and Riflemen, were equally gratifying Every thing connected with the operations ofj this important description of military force- 1 was performed with a quickness and pre- I cision, that evinced the attention, fidelity and skill, of the instructors in this depart ment. The Board must not withhold the expres sion of their high gratification at witnessing the course of instruction in practical Ar tillery. In the lecture room, the examina tion comprehended the most important applications of science to this bi>!- • mjiitary service. In the Laboratory' ° ( * in the Field, almost all that is the preparation of every deicrij fj, 1(1 ammunition and military fire v otLs in the service and fi !f ,’ , guns, howitzers arid m r ais, in a manner showing a degree of jrofi c cy and skill commensurate wiih fho ab'i and zeal with which the departing) ; s ,v ducted. ‘ ‘ T lie general police of the institut*n, n with the entire approbation of the Arms and accoutrements are kept in,.' 1 ‘ order. The Cadets are neat and ck", ; in their persons, orderly in their d den^ n - v ment, generally exhibiting activity, he ] l ,’ and vigor of constitution; and the r 0(> ‘ l which they occupy in the barracks ‘ ‘** kept in a manner that etritles them u, j highest commendation. The guard are so well arranged, that while they aff,,’ ! security that few infractions of the tions for the government of the institution car. escape detection ; thev may be , scarcely to interfere with the regular stu dies of the Cadates. The Boauj h iV e bestowed their attention on the civil econ omy of the institution. They have exm i iued, with care, the Adjutant and Q t ,; U>r [ master’s books, and they have the tion to state, that those books furnish a c /„ * testimony of a correct discharge of d u , v <r They feel assured, however, that tiie bu” siuess of those officers cannot be without the aid of Clerks; and they re> pectfully submit to the consideration J Government, the necessity of an approp r j, alien for the support of a Clerk in eai ; of these departments. The inspection of the Paymaster’s of. fice gave en!ire satisfaction to the Board They also examined the bill of fare, which by contract with the Supei indent, the Stew, ard is bound to furnish to tiie Cadets, at,d they consider it g< od and entirely suffici. ent : if tiie Steward fail in a proper dis charge of Ins duty, the Superindent, ou gomplaint by any Cadet, causes an inquiry to be made, and the omission or neglect of duty to be corrected t with the greatest promptitude. The Tailor is under a contract to fur. nish clothing, and the materials are to be of a specifie value, and at a moderate ad vance and the Shoemaker is under similar restrictions. The Storekeeper is authoriz. ed to sell only a few arti les of necessity, and those at a fixed and moderate advance. I very reasonable precaution seems to have been taken, to secure the Cadets from im position and fraud. In relation to the Medical Depart nent, the Board can bear their testimony to the faithfulness with which its duties are per formed * In concluding the subject of the Civil Economy of the Establishment, the Board would suggest the importance of the erec tion ot a suitable building for the Military and other auxiliary exercises, during the winter season, and in bad weather at all seasons. The winters at West Point are so severe and the place so exposed to high winds, that it is necessaay to suspend, in a great degree, all field exercise from the first of November to the first of April. During the other parts of the year, the Cadets are required to take a treat deal of exercise, and, during those inclement motrhs, no such exercise can be performed. Tlie sud den transition from a very active to a very sedentary life,, is calculated to impair health under any climate, however excel lent. With such a building as is suggested, the field and oilier exercises could be car ried on throughout the winter season, and it is estimated that a buildingfiom whi< h such benefits are to flow, would not exceed the expense of six thousand dollars The examination of the Senior Class in National and Constitutional Law, did them great honor. Their answers on every hranch of the subjeet, shewed that they had been taught diligently and skilfully, and that they had well and thoroughly stu died the leading principles of those sci ences. As many of the scholars of this In stitution are probably destined to fill ini* portant stations iu the Government or pub lic service of their country, it appeared to the Board that the elements of moral and political science were wisely selected as a part of the general course of instruction. The Board beg leave to add, that, a mong he suggestions that have been made by their predecessors, for the amelioration and improvement of that course of instruc tion, and which, in our estimation, deserve the re-consideration of the Government, is the propriety of the disuse of the practice of employing Cadets of a higher Class to teach those of a Junior. Such a supply of Teachers might hotter be drawn froa* the graduates of each year, than from the sub ordinate pupils. The Board forbear to en ter more minutely into the details ol the institution, which are, no doubt, well un derstood by that department of Govern m nt, to which they have the honor to ad dress themselves In concluding their observations, the Board ought not to withhold the expres sion of their strong and decided conviction of the wisdom that appears in the estab lishment, the discipline, the studies, and the whole management of this Institution. B is devoted to the initiation of a portion ot our Youth, from every part of the country* in the sciences connected with the Military art, and it is intended to bring into the ci vil administration of the Government in peace, and into the national service in war, a succession of well educated men, calcu lated to be safeguards and ornaments to tlid nation. In the consideration of this sub ject, there is one advantage belonging to this Academy, which struck the minds oj the Board with great force, for it appeared to he of surpassing value. The moral dis cipline of the institution is perfect; the ave nues to vice are closed ; and the tempta tions to dissipation seem to have been vig ilantly guarded against. The locality ot the Academy is well adapted not only * ‘ the promotion of public convenience, bu ! ‘ * facilitate the views and wishes of the If