Minutes of the Board of Visitors of The Citadel, 1889
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Minutes of the Board of Visitors of The Citadel, 1889
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Charleston 29 January 1889
The Ex. Com. met at the Charleston Hotel pursuant to the call of the Chairman
Present – The Chairman
Dr Jones
Maj Gadsden
The subject of rebuilding the East Wing and repair of building was considered.
It was determined to commence the construction of the East Wing at once.
Gen Hugruin was elected Architect in Charge his compensation to be 5%.
The architect was instructed to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for sealed bids from contractors – some to be opened and considered by Committee at an adjourned meeting on 19 Feb. next.
The consideration of the repair and alteration of the main building was postponed for the present.
The publication of Citadel gossip in the city papers was brought to the attention of the Executive Committee and the following resolution was adopted.
Resolved. That Maj. Gadsden the resident member of the Committee be instructed to call upon the Editors in Chief of these papers,
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bring to their attention the regulations of the school, explain the injury to the institution of such publications, and their utter incompatibility with the enforcement of Military discipline and earnestly request their discontinuance
Committee adjourned to 19 Feby 12 PM. at Citadel.
Johnson Hagood
Ch
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Charleston 19 February 1889
Executive Committee met at Citadel at 12 PM pursuant to adjournment.
Present
The Chairman
Dr Jones
Maj Gadsden
There were submitted the following bids ascending to plans & specifications of architect.
For Rebuilding West Wing
1. G. E. Kerrigan $32,277. work to be completed in 155 working days.
2. C. M Grant $28,957 to be completed by 1 Sept.
3. John D. Murphy $27.425
4. Henry Oliver 24,443
5. Robert McCarrell 22,333
6. Geo W. Eagan 32,000
7. M. W. Paris 22,999
8. D. A. G. Sullivan 33,700
For Gas fitting & Plumbing Same
1 Robt McCarrell $1,000
2. W. F. Fadden 922
The Committee placed the bids of Messes Robt McCarrell for rebuilding, and Fadden for gas fitting &c (being respectively the two lowest) in the hands of the architect Gen Hugruin to examine the character of the materials prepared to be used by them, specimens of which accompanied the bids. The architect was directed to report at an adjourned meeting of committee at Charleston Hotel at 7 P.M.
Com adjourned
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Committee met pursuant to adjournment at 7 P.M. at Charleston Hotel.
Architect submitted following
“I have the honor to report that I have carefully examined the samples of wood, granite, blue stone, cement, lime, gravel &c submitted by Mr Robert McCarrel with his bid for rebuilding west wing of the Citadel and find them of good quality and as his is the lowest bid I respectfully recommend that he be awarded the contract. Mr. Faddens bid for plumbing & gas fitting is the lowest: and as his reputation in the City is of the highest character, I would advise that the contract for this portion of the work be awarded to him.”
The contract for rebuilding the west wing was accordingly awarded to Robert McCarrel: and that for gas fitting and plumbing the same to W. F. Fadden.
The architect was instructed to prepare contract and other papers for carrying awards into effect and forward the same to the Chairman at Barnwell for execution.
Case of Cadet F. C. Black
Charge. “Not leaving hospital when directed by proper authority”
Demerited [sic] by Supt for same, and also for absence from Prayers, Ritual [illegible] and the various section formations
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during the time he thus remained in hospital.
Appeal under par 91 of Regulations from action of Superintendent.
The Committee have carefully considered the appeal and statement of Cadet Black together with the accompanying remarks of the Surgeon and Superintendent. The Committee are of the opinion that the Cadet was properly subjected to discipline: and the action of the Superintendent is sustained and confirmed.
In the Matter of Surgeon Parker
The Committee have seriously considered the practice which has existed for sometime, but which has only recently been brought to its attention of the the [sic] Surgeon’s non attendance in person at the daily Surgeon’s call – also the communication of the Surgeon giving personal reasons for the continuance of the custom to be permitted.
Appreciating and sympathizing with the personal reasons given by the Surgeon, the Committee is convinced that the Regulation upon the subject is wise, and that it can not safely be dispensed with. The Committee must therefore require the daily personal attendance of the Surgeon at Surgeon’s call.
Deficient Cadets
The following cadets were reported
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by the Superintendent as deficient at the semi annual examination in one or more studies
Cadet Middleton. 2nd Class. Benf. Charleston. Mathematics
Cadet Epps 3rd Class. Benf. Williamsburg. French
Cadet Hays. 4th Class. Pay. Barnwell. Physics
Ordered. Discharged.
Suspended Cadets
Cadet Wolfe. Beneficiary from Williamsburg. 1st Class. Desertion.
Cadet W. F. Lathan. Pay from Kershaw 4th Class. Desertion
Cadet W. F. Graham. Pay from Charleston 1st Class. Desertion.
Cadet Frank George. Beneficiary from Oconee 1st Class. Desertion.
Cadet J. P. Callahan. Pay from Charleston 3rd Class. Desertion.
Ordered: Expelled.
Committee adjourned.
Hagood
Ch
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Charleston S.C.
July 1 1889
The Board assembled this day at the Charleston Hotel at
Present
Genl Johnson Hagood
Dr S. B. Jones
Genl M L [illegible]
Maj CS Gadsden
Col Ed. Croft
At 6.30 PM visited the Academy and attended a parade of the Corps of Cadets, and inspected barracks.
July 2 1889
Board met pursuant to adjournment at 11 o/c AM, at the Charleston Hotel
Present same members and H A Gaillard
In view of the creation of the new County of “Florence” the Chairman of the Board was authorized to alter the appointment of Beneficiary Cadetships so as to allow a representation to that County
The application of Lt Cabaniss for [illegible] for quarters [illegible words] was heard and considered, and the following action taken –
“The subject matter of this application may apply to other officers as well as to Lt Cabaniss –
Ordered that it be referred to the Superintendent, who will instruct his Quarter Master in conference with the Architect
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and such contractor as may be selected to provide that officers occupying their present quarters during the military vacation shall not be disturbed until the progress of the work makes it absolutely necessary, and that if at time the quarters in the west wing be in a condition to receive them, they be required to remove to quarters in that portion of the building – that if this scheme be impracticable for any portion of the time, he commute in money their allowance for quarters for the said period”
Further considering the matter of quarters, It is Ordered
That the Superintendent is instructed upon the reopening of the Academy to definitely assign quarters to the Professors in the west wing and in the portions of the Academy buildings unoccupied by cadets, following the usage of the Army Regulations in the selection and apportionment of quarters.
The Report of Genl Hugeunin in relation to repairs &c was heard in detail and the plans of the Superintendent for alteration of East Wing were considered, and following above taken
Ordered that the plans of the Superintendent as to East Wing be adopted
That the repairs of main building be thoroughly made
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That the whole be under the superintendence of Maj CS Gadsden who is authorized in repair of main building to make such minor alterations, and divisions as he deems proper
Res’d
That Gen Huguenin be employed as Architect in Charge at 5 percent commissions to direct and [illegible] and cause to be executed by day labor the work necessary on East Wing and main building under Maj Gadsden’s superintendence.
Considering Certain Application
made on behalf of individual cadets to be excused from the duties of the approaching encampment the following was adopted
Whereas the annual encampment provided in the regulations has not been had since the reorganization of the Academy because of unavoidable circumstances, and will hereafter be had in each successive year
And Whereas,
The information and practice in field duty to be given at these encampments is in the opinion of the Board of Visitors the most important branch of military instruction afforded in the academic course, and that to which all the rest leads up
Therefore res’d
That no cadet will be excused from this more than from any other part of the course
In case of temporary physical
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disability a cadet will be relieved for the occasion from this as from any other duty upon Surgeon’s report
The applications in behalf of Cadets Eaves, Lowndes, Cooper, Guerrard & Smythe are referred to the Superintendent, who will take action upon them in accordance with above restriction
In Matter of Cadet Mimms
The case of Cadet Mimms suspended for intoxication considered
Resd
That the action of the Superintendent be approved and that Cadet Mimms be dismissed from the Academy
The application in [illegible] of Dr F L Parker Surgeon was presented to the Board by the Chairman and after consideration it was
Resd
That his salary be increased to the sum of six hundred dollars per annum
Matter of Cadet Davis
This Cadet appeals to the Board under Par 91 of Regulations against action of the Superintendent
The case is made to appear to the Board as follows
In an authorized communication to the Superintendent relative to a matter of
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section room discipline the Cadet used language which the Superintendent deemed disrespectful to himself
The Cadet was required to disclaim in writing his purpose to be disrespectful
The Cadet replied, declining to make any writing disclaiming the disrespect until officially reported for the same when he would under his explanation.
Thereupon the Superintendent placed him in arrest, and subsequently [illegible] him from duty as Cadet Lieutenant for “gross disrespect and for insubordinate conduct” Par 76.
The Language used by the Cadet in his communication to the Superintendent was or was not intentionally disrespectful.
It is immaterial what the language was.
It was conceived by the Superintendent to be disrespectful, and if it was not intended to be disrespectful a disclaimer as required would have ended the matter without derogation to the honor of the Cadet. Instead, the Cadet preferred to make a question under the Regulations governing the Academy. He required himself to be “officially reported” for the disrespect, when he would render his explanation for the same.
In the scheme of the Regulations the Superintendent (par 3) has the immediate government of the Academy subject to the revision of the Board of Visitors. “Reports” of delinquencies, within the sphere of their duty, are made to him by Professors and subordinate Officers. When the Superintendent acts in this secondary character as one of the
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Professors he also makes reports as such to himself as Superintendents, so far as relates to class matters. These are the cases in which under par 198 & 199 – “Reports” of delinquencies are to be made and published, and to which Cadets are to render, if they desire it, written explanations for the consideration of the Superintendents before penalty is inflicted by him, under his authority of governing the Academy
When the Superintendent [illegible] that disrespect to himself and insubordination to his authority is exhibited directly, the Regulations do not require nor does the military code [illegible] any but summary methods. As Commanding Officer he investigates and arrests: or may at once arrest and investigate afterwards. For gross disrespect even to a subordinate officer, of which the officer necessarily judges for himself in the first instance, par 165 gives the power of arrest to the subordinate without previous “report” of the offence to the Superintendent
The Regulations of the Academy are the law for the Superintendent, the Cadet, and until altered by the Board and announced in Orders to the Corps, for the Board of Visitors itself. The Board are of opinion that there is nothing in the Regulations requiring, as to the disrespect alleged, that the Cadet should have been “officially reported,” and they are of opinion that he should have disclaimed the disrespect in writing as required
The action of the Superintendent is confirmed
A copy of his decision will be
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Furnished Cadet Davis this afternoon and the [illegible] of Regulations upon which it is based will be published for the information of the Corps at an early day
Report of Superintendent
Hd Qrs State Mil Academy
Citadel Charleston SC
July 2 1889
Genl Johnson Hagood
Chairman Board of Visitors
General –
I have the honor to submit the following report of the Academy for the portion of the present Academic session which has elapsed since my annual report of the 1st of November 1888
At the time of that report there were in attendance at the Academy 128 Cadets. One pay Cadet matriculated early early in the [illegible] of that year making 129 as the total of Cadets in attendance during the Academic session of 1888-89. Of this number 8 pay Cadets have been honorably discharged – one pay & 2 Bfy Cadets were found deficient at the semi-annual examination & discharged, one pay Cadet has been suspended for deficiency in conduct and 13 pay & 2 Bfy Cadets have been expelled by order of the Board of Visitors, leaving 112 Cadets at present on our rolls. The 1st Class which is to graduate on the 3 inst. numbers 13 members 5 pay & 8 Bfy Cadets. So that if we lose none on acct of deficiency in studies at the present
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annual examination there will be on our rolls at the close of this academic session 99 Cadets 43 pay and 56 Beneficiaries
The progress in studies made by the Cadets has been excellent, in fact their class averages are better than have been made by any corps in the past 4 years
The general deportment of the Cadets has been unusually good, creditable to themselves and to the Institution
The Corps has been drilled in the school of the Company and the Battalion, and also in the [illegible] drill. The 4th Class has in addition been carefully practiced in the school of the Soldier and the 1st & 2nd classes have been practiced in the Artillery drill. The proficiency made in the drill has been good
The health of the Corps has been very good for the quarter part of the session. Diarrhea and dysentery prevailed for a few weeks during the latter half of the present term, but without any very serious consequences
The Superintendent recommends, that as soon as practicable, arrangements be made for the better equipment of the Departments of Mathematics & Engineering – of Chemistry and Physics and of Drawing: and that the Academy be provided with a good Library
2nd That the salary of Lt Bond be increased to $1000 without board or other perquisites
3 That an additional assistant Professor be elected, who shall also be the Adjutant of the Post. The additional sum necessary to secure the services of such an officer can be safely anticipated from the future receipts of the school. Mr Lewis W Haskell the senior member of the present graduating class
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who is well qualified and who will, if elected, make a valuable and trusty officer is recommended for the appointment
4th That spelling be added to the course of studies for the 4th Class
5th That Paragraph 52 of the Regulations be amended so that the examination marks shall hereafter count for [illegible words].
Very Respy
Geo D Johnston
Superintendent
The Report of the Superintendent being considered, it was Resolved
1 That the Board decline to increase the salary of Lt Bond but consents at his option, that he be allowed an additional sum of one hundred and fifty dollars in commutation for fuel and board
2 That the Board does not deem it expedient at this time to elect an additional assistant Professor as recommended
The following Resolution was adopted
Resd
That the communication of this Board made to the Corps on 29 May 1889 in relation to the obligation of Beneficiary Cadets to teach in the free public schools after graduation be printed and that the Superintendent cause a copy thereof to be given to each of such Cadets upon graduation
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The Board visited and inspected the work of construction of the West Wing of the Citadel Building
July 13 1889.
The Board assembled, the same members present together with Gov J P Richards
At 11 o/c attended the graduating exercises at Hibernian Hall – and Diploma issued to the following named Cadets –
1 Cadet L W Haskell Abbeville SC
2 Cadet W W Lewis Chester SC
3 Cadet W M Smith Spartanburg SC
4 Cadet S B Platt Aiken
5 Cadet C E Johnson Union
6 Cadet M L Smith Kershaw
7 Cadet W C Davis Clarendon
8 Cadet R S Clarkson Richland
9 Cadet W H Dial Florida
10 Cadet R B Cunningham Kershaw
11 Cadet W H. Rose Charleston
12 Cadet D Mc Fraser Sumter
13 T B Haynesworth Florence
The Board adjourned
H A Gaillard
Secy
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Columbia Sept 4th 1889
The Board of Visitors met this day at 12 PM at Hotel Jerome
Present
Gen. Johnson Hagood, Chairman
Dr. S. B. Jones
Maj. C. S. Gadsden
Gov. Richardson
Gen. Bouhain
Col. Gaillard
The following applications for permission to appear in the Competitive Examination for the Beneficiary appointments of 1889 were considered and acted on favorably
Abbeville
Calhoun C. R.
Carter S. T.
Green Wm P
Griffin G. W
Perrin R. McCaw
Thomson Thos.
Wardlaw A. B.
Aiken
Burckhalter C. A
Crosland D. F.
Dunbar Wm P
McEachern Jno. J.
Walpole N. C.
Woodward B. W.
Charleston
Jackson H. J.
Jervey Wm
Lucas D. J.
Middleton W. I.
McClehan E. A.
Prioleau Thos. G.
Chester
Cross P. W.
Hood J. E.
Robinson T. W
Kershaw
Cantey J. W.
Dunlap B. S.
Karkley J. K.
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Oconee
Cross F. M.
Muller V. C
Smith W. C.
Shanklin Gus
Richland
Fripp H. B.
Turnipseed R. E.
Weston Thos. P.
Spartanburg
Alexander Wm. M.
Bishop J. W.
Lipscomb W. McD.
Stribling Wm A.
Sumter
Booth E. J.
Shaw David
Smith H. H.
Wilson B. D.
Union
Butler A. J.
Rice J. A.
Thomas J. P.
Williamsburg
Burgess A. McD.
Ervin John W.
Gourdin Wm B.
Lucas C. J.
Rogers D. E.
Snowden W. E.
The following applications were considered and the following action taken thereon as below: to wit:
Aiken
Case of Wm Patrick Dunbar
Resolved That this application being seriously defective in as much as income of parent derived from personal employment is not stated, it be rejected by the Board
Union
Case of J. F. McLure
Resolved That in the opinion of the Board the Father’s circumstances do not warrant a Beneficiary appointment.
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Union Co. (Continued)
Case of Thomas McNally
Resolved That the application be rejected, the applicant being overage
Sumter Co.
Case of W. P. Baskins
Resolved – That the application be rejected. The applicant being overage.
The Chairman submitted his action in the matter of Florence County, and its representation in the school, which was approved and confirmed. See communication to J. W. King L. B. p. 216 from which the following is an extract.
“Beneficiary appointments in the Citadel are required by law to be apportioned among the Counties in proportion to representation.
In creating Florence out of portions of Darlington, Marion, Williamsburg and Clarendon, the representation of Clarendon and Williamsburg, as I understand the Act, appear to be [illegible]: and the two representatives given Florence seem to be taken from Darlington and Marion. It would follow that the Cadetship to which Florence will be entitled must likewise be taken from Darlington or Marion. In neither of these Counties is there a vacancy this year.”
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In the matter of Cadet Stewart
The Board learning from the Newspapers, that Cadet Stewart now on leave has been engaged in a street fight, the matter is referred to the Superintendent, with discretion on the reassembling of the school to enquire into all the facts and to report the matter to the Board at its Annual Meeting together with his recommendation thereon.”
The Chairman submitted letter of Maj. Cain tendering his resignation as Professor of Mathematics.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr Bouhain –
Whereas the Board of Visitors has received with great regret the letter of resignation of Prof. Wm Cain, of his Chair of Mathematics at the S. C. M. Academy
Resolved. That this Board express to Prof. Cain their high appreciation of his faithful and efficient discharge of the duties of his position and that in accepting his resignation, to express to him their sincere wishes for his continued prosperity and happiness.
The following Resolution was offered by Maj. Gadsden –
Resolved. That the Chairman be instructed to advertise for applicants to fill the vacancy caused by
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the resignation of Prof. Cain, election to take place at annual meeting in November.
Board adjourned at 3 P.M to meet at 5.30 P.M.
The Board met at 5.00 P.M
The case of Wm. P. Dunbar of Aiken coming up for reconsideration it was decided under the circumstances to grant the permit.
On motion of Mr Gaillard
Resolved. That Maj Gadsden be authorized to have painted the portraits of the several Chairman of the Board of Visitors to be [illegible] placed in the Citadel.
The Board adjourned
P. B. Hagood
Secy
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Charleston SC
5 Nov 1889 –
The Board assembled at regular annual meeting this day – present
Genl Johnson Hagood –
Dr. S. B. Jones
Maj C S Gadsden
Gov J P Richardson
Genl M L Bouhain
H A Gaillard Esq
The Chairman submitted to Board the report of the architect superintending building of West Wing and alteration and repairs upon East Wing and Main Building.
Ordered that Maj C S Gadsden be appointed a Committee of one to vouch the accounts of Genl Huguenin for expenditures made by him
Maj Gadsden subsequently reported that he had examined and vouched these accounts and that they were correct and satisfactory
-Report adopted-
On motion of Genl Bouhain it was Resd
That it be referred to the Superintendent to report to the Board at its present session a revised estimate for expenditure of surpluses remaining, for equipment of the Academy
The Annual Report of the Superintendent was read – as follows –
Citadel Academy
Charleston SC
November 5 1889
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Genl Johnson Hagood
Chairman Board of Visitors
South Carolina Military Academy
General
I have the honor to submit herewith an account of the receipts and disbursements of the Academy for the fiscal year ending Oct 31 1889; together with the monthly accounts of the Quarter Master for the same period
I also submit a transcript of the Register of Cadets admitted the present session: and copies of the schedule of daily recitations for the present session and of the Official Register of the Academy for the session of 1888-89
A Report of the Institution for the Academic Session of 1888-1889 was submitted to the Board at the close of that session –
On July the 4th the Military session of 1889 was opened, and on the day following in obedience to the institutions of the Board I moved the Battalion of Cadets by the S. C. Railway into camp at Greenville S. C. where they were daily instructed in field duties and in other Military Exercises for the period presented by the Board.
I cannot better or more highly state my impressions of this session than by quoting the following paragraph General Order 19 – published before the breaking up of camp, - “The Superintendent desires to convey to the Corps of Cadets his appreciation of the
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highly honorable bearing which has characterized them both as soldiers & as Gentlemen during their stay at Camp Hagood – they have added renown to the Academy & have increased the prestige which they had acquired by their previous good conduct –
In accordance with the provisions of the Regulations the Academic Session of 1889-90 was opened on Tuesday the 1st day of October. All but four (4) Cadets who were honorably discharged of those who were in attendance at the close of the last session have returned to the Academy – (58) Fifty eight new cadets have been admitted. We have as present in attendance one hundred fifty three (153) Cadets, of whom sixty eight (68) are Beneficiaries, & eighty five (85) are Pay Cadets. Of the old cadets fifty six (56) are Beneficiaries and thirty nine (39) are Pay Cadets. Of the new cadets twelve (12) are Beneficiaries and forty six (46) are Pay Cadets
The classes are organized as follows to wit
1st Class (31) Thirty one Beneficiary & Six Pay (6) aggregating (37) Thirty-seven Cadets
2nd Class Thirteen (13) Beneficiaries and Seventeen Pay aggregating Thirty Cadets (30) 3rd Class – Twelve (12) Beneficiaries and Fourteen (14) Pay aggregating Twenty-six (26) Cadets
4th Class Twelve Beneficiaries (12) and Forty-eight (48) Pay – aggregating Sixty (60) Cadets
The apparent discrepancy in the
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above figures is due to the fact that two (2) Pay Cadets of last years fourth (4th) class were turned back to join the present Fourth (4) Class
The different States are represented as follows to wit
Florida (2) Two
Georgia (7) Seven
No Carolina (6) Six
So Carolina (138) One hundred and thirty eight
The South Carolina Cadets are distributed as follows to wit –
Abbeville Three 3.
Aiken Two 2
Anderson Seven 7.
Barnwell Seven 7
Beaufort Four 4.
Berkley Six 6
Charleston Sixteen 16.
Chester Two 2
Chesterfield One 1
Clarendon Three 3
Colleton Five 5
Darlington Four 4
Edgefield Seven 7
Fairfield Two 2
Greenville Five 5
Georgetown Two 2
Florence Three 3
Hampton Three 3
Horry One 1
Kershaw Seven 7
Lancaster One 1
Laurens Two 2
Lexington One 1
Marlboro One 1
Marion Four 4
Newberry Four 4
Oconee Two 2
Orangeburg Six 6
Pickens One 1
Richland Eight 8
Spartanburg Four 4
Sumter Six 6
Union Four 4
Williamsburg Two 2
York Four 4
It is gratifying to note,
1st the almost entire return of last session’s under graduates
2nd the large increase in attendance over that of previous years
3rd the increase of attendance from the northern portion of the State –
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4th the increase of attendance from beyond the State
5th the improvement in age and size of the New Cadets over the average
The [illegible] increase in our numbers and the greatly improved condition of our buildings have inaugurated the New Session most encouragely [sic] to both officers and cadets
Each and every one seems to feel the influence of these patent facts and to look forward to the attainment of even better things
I have never known the “espirit de corps” to be so prominent this early in the term
In every department of the Institution is this condition perceptible – and if no serious misfortune befalls it, unusual improvement will likely [illegible] the session
I am happy to be able to report that the religious influences which have accomplished such good in the school in the past are more thoroughly organized and more active than ever before, and consequently promise larger & better results than have yet been realized. They reach into and pervade each of the four classes justifying the expectation if proper encouragement and direction be given them that they will become a prominent feature in the Academy & ever be a fruitful source of blessing as well as to those who shall be
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privileged to enjoy its opportunities.
The work of the Academy is progressing satisfactory in each of its departments. With proper equipment for the department of Mathematics & Engineering Chemistry & Physics and drawing and a respectably sized Library of well selected books, all which are greatly needed, the Institution will be in excellent shape, and there will be no immediate occasion for further development
I regret that in a few weeks the Academy will have to give up Maj Wm Cain, Professor of Mathematics & Engineering & Senior Member of the Academic Board who has been called by the University of his Native State to labor in its service. This Officer has served the Academy with distinguished ability and fidelity for more than seven years – four of which has been under my immediate notice. In all the spheres of his duty in the school his example and influence has been for good. He will leave in the Institution impressions of usefulness to it as well as credit to himself. He deserves “a well done good and faithful servant”
Acknowledging our thankfulness to all Mighty God for his continued [illegible] we again in grateful reliance commend the Academy to his protection & care.
Very respectfully Your obt svt
Geo D Johnston Supt
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Papers accompanying Supts Papers
Charleston November 5th 1889
Maj C.S. Gadsden
Supts Annual % of Receipts and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 1889
[See original document for chart.]
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Appointments to the S.C.M.A. Class for 1889 & 90
No Names County Pay By
1 G. H. Atkinson Mecklenburg NC Pay
2 C H Alexander Buncombe NC Pay
3 J H Bambing Barnwell SC Pay
4 G T Bethra Marion SC Pay
5 C A Bland Mecklenburg NC Pay
6 G Bowen Anderson SC Pay
7 A H Boykin Kershaw SC Pay
8 J Brown Barnwell SC Pay
9 J H Brunson Orangeburg SC Pay
10 H C Caldwell Coweta Geo Pay
11 J W Cantey Kershaw SC B
12 E. M Coleman Oconee SC Pay
13 W J Croswell Greenville SC Pay
14 W B [Illegible] Richmond Geo Pay
15 G L Dial Richland SC Pay
16 J. C Dial Madison Fla Pay
17 J W Earle Sumter SC Pay
18 J. M. Farr Marion SC Pay
19 E B Fishbourne Colleton SC Pay
20 R B Fripp Richland SC B
21 E. W Frost Richland SC P
22 W R Gass Marion SC P
23 W B Gourdin Williamsburg SC B
24 J W Gregg Marion SC P
25 J Harby Sumter SC P
26 J R Hart York SC P
27 N R Hays Barnwell SC P
28 H B Henderson Berkley P
29 W St J Jervey Charleston P
30 W H Keith Florence P
31 J E Law Sumter P
32 W H Lockwood Beaufort P
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Appointments continued
No Names County Pay Beny
33 D. J. Lucas Charleston Beny
34 O K Mauldin Greenville Pay
35 S. McB. McCall Florence Pay
36 J. L. Mims Edgefield Pay
37 C W Moorman Richland Pay
38 W. H. Oetjen Richmond Geo Pay
39 C L O’Neal Richland SC Pay
40 C. P. Ouzts Edgefield Pay
41 R M Perrin Abbeville Beny
42 R Richardson Clarendon Pay
43 W R Robertson Charlotte NC Pay
44 T. W. Robinson Chester Beny
45 C. E. Saunders Florence Pay
46 J A Satcher Edgefield Pay
47 G Shanklin Oconee Beny
48 W H Sinkler Berkley Pay
49 H A Sloan Anderson Pay
50 J A Smythe Greenville Pay
51 W E Snowden Williamsburg Beny
52 W A Stribling Spartanburg Beny
53 F H Taylor Anderson Pay
54 J. P. Thomas Marion Beny
55 J. R Verdier Beaufort Pay
56 F K Winn Sumter Pay
57 B D Wilson Sumter Beny
58 W E Woodward Aiken Beny
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Schedule of Daily Recitations SCMA
[See original document for chart.]
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The following communication which was read before the Board of Visitors
To Gen Johnson Hagood
Chairman Board of Visitors SCMA
Sir The epidemic of cholera morbus affecting about one third of the Corps – requires a report of the same on a/c of the alarm it occurred and the exaggerated rumors invented in and out of the city about “supposed poisoning.” I have reasons to believe (without positive proof which can hardly be ascertained) that this disease was occasioned by some tainted fish in a barrel of salt mullets eaten as breakfast on Wednesday the 30th of October. The symptoms were severe in about 15 or 20 cases. They were dangerously ill from for three days. No blame can be attached to the Bursar or Cuisine. I am grateful to God that all have recovered. I desire to express my appreciation of the meritorious services rendered by Mr Jeter an ex Cadet and under graduate in medicine as Hospital Steward and Cadet ONeal acting Hospital Orderly per term, their services were invaluable. I think this experience demonstrates the necessity of some resident assistant to the Surgeon or trained nurse in an institution of this size.
This gives me the opportunity to make some suggestions for the future which I have had under consideration for several years. For many reasons I have refrained from [illegible] them. They are my
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views as Physician
I do not doubt the correctness of what I am about to say
The average number of sick yearly particularly in some of the winter & summer months is very large in proportion to the number of Cadets and would compare unfavorably with any any [sic] institution that I know of.
In my opinion much of this could be remedied, the sickness could be lessened, and the apothecary’s bills reduced to about one half yearly. These suggestions conflict with the present management for Guard Mounting & Dress Parades. I disclaim any intentions to interfere with the regulations of the Superintendent. I give my views as Surgeon of the Academy from a sense of duty I mean no offense, But I think I know something of the peculiarities of this [illegible] & some of the ills of subjecting county boys to [illegible] as any exposure to cold sea winds & to the heat of summer before the sea breeze rises about 10 ock in the mornings and before they are acclimated
Look into the present arrangements
Winter Months – According to the present system Guard mounting about 8 ½ AM on the Green: Cadets change their clothes – stand about the sally port 5-10 minutes, get drilled – mount guard 15-20 minutes
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shivering in the cold, march in again. Much of this sickness comes from this exposure, all who are delicate or who have malaria in their systems are made sick with cold [illegible words] – malarial fever
Winter months Dress Parade drill is about 4 ½ PM marching double quick &c the Cadets get heated, next march into barracks, change clothes, down again heated, march out again to Dress Parade stand in the cold or break wind 15 or 20 minutes return to Barracks drilled – change clothes again for supper. The consequences are the same.
Summer months Guard mounting about 7 ½ AM on the Green – Cadets are exposed to the scorching sun and glare injurious to the eyes standing 15 to 20 min, [illegible words] in a sweat unbutton – catch cold &c
Summer months Dress parade drill about 5 to 5 ½ PM hot weather profuse perspiration return to barracks sweating, change clothes (no attention in rooms paid drafts) for dress parade march again to Green stand about 15-20 minutes, many get chilled, return to barracks & pull off their clothes catch cold &c –
This is about the correct picture –
How shall we correct these evils without interfering with military discipline? These changes are suggested in the
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interests of the Hygiene of the Institution
1st From the middle of November to the middle of April or 1st of May have Guard Mounting & dress parade in the quadrangle sheltered from the cold
2nd From the middle of April or 1st of May to July 4th have Guard Mounting & Dress Parade in the quadrangle sheltered from heat all of which is respectfully submitted
Very respectfully
(Sgd) Francis L Parker
Surgeon
Endorsements by the Supt as follows Respectfully forwarded
The Superintendent respectfully disapproves the views of the Surgeon as to the cause of the unusual large sick list – he does not believe that it is due to the exposure of the Cadets upon the Green – Nor does he believe that it would be decreased by holding Guard Mounting & Dress Parades on the Quadrangle – In the latter place the Cadets are exposed to constant & continual drafts, while on the Green they are exposed to no drafts.
Geo D Johnston
Supt
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After consideration the following action was taken by the Board –
The Board has considered the report of the Surgeon of the large percentage of sickness in the Academy and his opinion as to the cause thereof, and the remarks of the Supt thereon, the Board is compelled to regard with great deference the opinion of the Medical Officer whom they have put in charge, upon matters of Hygiene. The Board therefore directs that Guard Mounting & Dress Parades be habitually held in the Quadrangle & upon suitable occasions within the discretion of the Superintendent be held upon the Green
The Board then adjourned to meet at 9:30 AM tomorrow
Charleston 6th 1889
The Board assembled at 9.30 AM. The Chairman submitted the report of the Superintendent in relation to the Expenditure of the Surplus Fund as directed by the Board yesterday – After consideration it was resolved that the recommendation of the Supt be approved.
That the furnishing of the Section Rooms as recommended by Maj Reese be referred to Maj C S Gadsden who after causing the work to be done will report the
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expenses thereof to the Chairman of the Board, that the Surplus then remaining be expended under the direction of the Chairman of the Board in the equipment of the Academy.
The Board proceeded to consider the recent sickness in the Academy
Resolved
That the Board are concerned as to the recent serious sickness in the Academy and are of opinion that the the [sic] information before them in relation hereto is not conclusive. The Superintendent is therefore directed to appoint a Board of Three Officers of whom the Surgeon shall be one (1) to make a thorough investigation into the facts connected therewith with a view to the discovery of the cause thereof and the prevention of the same hereafter and that they report the result of such investigation through the Supt with his remarks to the Chairman of the Board at an early date –
The Board proceeded to the election of Prof of Mathematics & Engineering to succeed Maj Wm Cain resigned – The following applications were presented to wit Mesr Sams, Lanneau Earle Thomas Mill Bradley & M Swain. After Ballotting Mr R G Thomas was elected to the position
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The Chairman submitted the application of Capt Mazyck for Promotion in rank and increase of pay and of Lts W W White Jas P Kinard J T Coleman for increase of pay - & the following resolutions adopted
Resolved
That the present grades of Officers in the South Carolina Military Academy be the fixed organization of the same to be changed only on a 2/3 vote of the Board and further that the Salaries attached to their offices are also fixed and that no increase of salary for any position will be entertained by the Board.
Correspondence in relation to Mr Lucas W Haskell Beny Graduate of the Class of 1889 in relation to his failure to teach in the public school in this State was submitted by the Chairman and after consideration it was ordered that they be filed
On motion The Chairman presented correspondence with Lt Cabaniss with respect to instruction in the Military department of the Academy.
Resd
That the Superintendent be instructed to have taught in the Military Department the subject of Field Fortifications, with some general instructions in [illegible] to permanent works and the conduct of sieges.
The Chairman submitted the reports of the Superintendent in the matter
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of Cadet Stewart of Barnwell and it was
Resd
That the recommendation of the Superintendent be adopted and that no action be taken by the Board
Hazing in the Academy
This matter was considered by the Board and action taken as follows
The Board of Visitors have learned with [illegible] the facts connected with the hazing noticed in the Academy. As they are informed this practice, positively forbidden by Regulations has not only been generally indulged in, but in some instances been carried to an indecent and even cruel extent
The Board also have reason to know that this abuse is seriously injuring he school in causing attendance [illegible] it to be withheld.
The Board are confident that Cadets who have thoughtlessly thus violated Regulations which they have solemnly engaged to observe and who are now made to know the injury they are doing their Alma-Mater will at once and finally desist
If however this fresh expectation is not realized, the Superintendent is directed to use summary and if necessary extreme measures to stop it
The Supt will publish the foregoing action of the Board to the Corps of Cadets
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The Chairman submitted a communication from the Superintendent in relation to action taken by the Board at its meeting in July last in the matter of Ex Cadet Davis
It was resolved that the communication be returned to the Supt with approval of recommendation made by him
The resolution of the Alumni Association in relation to Beny Cadetships was carefully considered by the Board and it was resolved
That the consideration of the regards of the Association be deferred till the next annual meeting of the Board
The following resolution was adopted
Resolved that the Board of Visitors after a thorough inspection of the repairs on the Citadel are entirely satisfied with the manner in which the work have been done and express to Gen Hugeunin their appreciation of his services in bringing about a result so desirable
Maj C.S. Gadsden reported that in pursuance of Authority conferred upon him by the Board, he had made a contract for four portraits of the Chairman of the Board of Visitors, with Cole & Pelot of Augusta at one hundred dollars each, also that after conference with the Chairman we had ordered a seal of the state –
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Board adjourned –
H. A Gaillard
Secy
Charleston 29 January 1889
The Ex. Com. met at the Charleston Hotel pursuant to the call of the Chairman
Present – The Chairman
Dr Jones
Maj Gadsden
The subject of rebuilding the East Wing and repair of building was considered.
It was determined to commence the construction of the East Wing at once.
Gen Hugruin was elected Architect in Charge his compensation to be 5%.
The architect was instructed to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for sealed bids from contractors – some to be opened and considered by Committee at an adjourned meeting on 19 Feb. next.
The consideration of the repair and alteration of the main building was postponed for the present.
The publication of Citadel gossip in the city papers was brought to the attention of the Executive Committee and the following resolution was adopted.
Resolved. That Maj. Gadsden the resident member of the Committee be instructed to call upon the Editors in Chief of these papers,
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bring to their attention the regulations of the school, explain the injury to the institution of such publications, and their utter incompatibility with the enforcement of Military discipline and earnestly request their discontinuance
Committee adjourned to 19 Feby 12 PM. at Citadel.
Johnson Hagood
Ch
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Charleston 19 February 1889
Executive Committee met at Citadel at 12 PM pursuant to adjournment.
Present
The Chairman
Dr Jones
Maj Gadsden
There were submitted the following bids ascending to plans & specifications of architect.
For Rebuilding West Wing
1. G. E. Kerrigan $32,277. work to be completed in 155 working days.
2. C. M Grant $28,957 to be completed by 1 Sept.
3. John D. Murphy $27.425
4. Henry Oliver 24,443
5. Robert McCarrell 22,333
6. Geo W. Eagan 32,000
7. M. W. Paris 22,999
8. D. A. G. Sullivan 33,700
For Gas fitting & Plumbing Same
1 Robt McCarrell $1,000
2. W. F. Fadden 922
The Committee placed the bids of Messes Robt McCarrell for rebuilding, and Fadden for gas fitting &c (being respectively the two lowest) in the hands of the architect Gen Hugruin to examine the character of the materials prepared to be used by them, specimens of which accompanied the bids. The architect was directed to report at an adjourned meeting of committee at Charleston Hotel at 7 P.M.
Com adjourned
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Committee met pursuant to adjournment at 7 P.M. at Charleston Hotel.
Architect submitted following
“I have the honor to report that I have carefully examined the samples of wood, granite, blue stone, cement, lime, gravel &c submitted by Mr Robert McCarrel with his bid for rebuilding west wing of the Citadel and find them of good quality and as his is the lowest bid I respectfully recommend that he be awarded the contract. Mr. Faddens bid for plumbing & gas fitting is the lowest: and as his reputation in the City is of the highest character, I would advise that the contract for this portion of the work be awarded to him.”
The contract for rebuilding the west wing was accordingly awarded to Robert McCarrel: and that for gas fitting and plumbing the same to W. F. Fadden.
The architect was instructed to prepare contract and other papers for carrying awards into effect and forward the same to the Chairman at Barnwell for execution.
Case of Cadet F. C. Black
Charge. “Not leaving hospital when directed by proper authority”
Demerited [sic] by Supt for same, and also for absence from Prayers, Ritual [illegible] and the various section formations
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during the time he thus remained in hospital.
Appeal under par 91 of Regulations from action of Superintendent.
The Committee have carefully considered the appeal and statement of Cadet Black together with the accompanying remarks of the Surgeon and Superintendent. The Committee are of the opinion that the Cadet was properly subjected to discipline: and the action of the Superintendent is sustained and confirmed.
In the Matter of Surgeon Parker
The Committee have seriously considered the practice which has existed for sometime, but which has only recently been brought to its attention of the the [sic] Surgeon’s non attendance in person at the daily Surgeon’s call – also the communication of the Surgeon giving personal reasons for the continuance of the custom to be permitted.
Appreciating and sympathizing with the personal reasons given by the Surgeon, the Committee is convinced that the Regulation upon the subject is wise, and that it can not safely be dispensed with. The Committee must therefore require the daily personal attendance of the Surgeon at Surgeon’s call.
Deficient Cadets
The following cadets were reported
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by the Superintendent as deficient at the semi annual examination in one or more studies
Cadet Middleton. 2nd Class. Benf. Charleston. Mathematics
Cadet Epps 3rd Class. Benf. Williamsburg. French
Cadet Hays. 4th Class. Pay. Barnwell. Physics
Ordered. Discharged.
Suspended Cadets
Cadet Wolfe. Beneficiary from Williamsburg. 1st Class. Desertion.
Cadet W. F. Lathan. Pay from Kershaw 4th Class. Desertion
Cadet W. F. Graham. Pay from Charleston 1st Class. Desertion.
Cadet Frank George. Beneficiary from Oconee 1st Class. Desertion.
Cadet J. P. Callahan. Pay from Charleston 3rd Class. Desertion.
Ordered: Expelled.
Committee adjourned.
Hagood
Ch
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Charleston S.C.
July 1 1889
The Board assembled this day at the Charleston Hotel at
Present
Genl Johnson Hagood
Dr S. B. Jones
Genl M L [illegible]
Maj CS Gadsden
Col Ed. Croft
At 6.30 PM visited the Academy and attended a parade of the Corps of Cadets, and inspected barracks.
July 2 1889
Board met pursuant to adjournment at 11 o/c AM, at the Charleston Hotel
Present same members and H A Gaillard
In view of the creation of the new County of “Florence” the Chairman of the Board was authorized to alter the appointment of Beneficiary Cadetships so as to allow a representation to that County
The application of Lt Cabaniss for [illegible] for quarters [illegible words] was heard and considered, and the following action taken –
“The subject matter of this application may apply to other officers as well as to Lt Cabaniss –
Ordered that it be referred to the Superintendent, who will instruct his Quarter Master in conference with the Architect
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and such contractor as may be selected to provide that officers occupying their present quarters during the military vacation shall not be disturbed until the progress of the work makes it absolutely necessary, and that if at time the quarters in the west wing be in a condition to receive them, they be required to remove to quarters in that portion of the building – that if this scheme be impracticable for any portion of the time, he commute in money their allowance for quarters for the said period”
Further considering the matter of quarters, It is Ordered
That the Superintendent is instructed upon the reopening of the Academy to definitely assign quarters to the Professors in the west wing and in the portions of the Academy buildings unoccupied by cadets, following the usage of the Army Regulations in the selection and apportionment of quarters.
The Report of Genl Hugeunin in relation to repairs &c was heard in detail and the plans of the Superintendent for alteration of East Wing were considered, and following above taken
Ordered that the plans of the Superintendent as to East Wing be adopted
That the repairs of main building be thoroughly made
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That the whole be under the superintendence of Maj CS Gadsden who is authorized in repair of main building to make such minor alterations, and divisions as he deems proper
Res’d
That Gen Huguenin be employed as Architect in Charge at 5 percent commissions to direct and [illegible] and cause to be executed by day labor the work necessary on East Wing and main building under Maj Gadsden’s superintendence.
Considering Certain Application
made on behalf of individual cadets to be excused from the duties of the approaching encampment the following was adopted
Whereas the annual encampment provided in the regulations has not been had since the reorganization of the Academy because of unavoidable circumstances, and will hereafter be had in each successive year
And Whereas,
The information and practice in field duty to be given at these encampments is in the opinion of the Board of Visitors the most important branch of military instruction afforded in the academic course, and that to which all the rest leads up
Therefore res’d
That no cadet will be excused from this more than from any other part of the course
In case of temporary physical
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disability a cadet will be relieved for the occasion from this as from any other duty upon Surgeon’s report
The applications in behalf of Cadets Eaves, Lowndes, Cooper, Guerrard & Smythe are referred to the Superintendent, who will take action upon them in accordance with above restriction
In Matter of Cadet Mimms
The case of Cadet Mimms suspended for intoxication considered
Resd
That the action of the Superintendent be approved and that Cadet Mimms be dismissed from the Academy
The application in [illegible] of Dr F L Parker Surgeon was presented to the Board by the Chairman and after consideration it was
Resd
That his salary be increased to the sum of six hundred dollars per annum
Matter of Cadet Davis
This Cadet appeals to the Board under Par 91 of Regulations against action of the Superintendent
The case is made to appear to the Board as follows
In an authorized communication to the Superintendent relative to a matter of
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section room discipline the Cadet used language which the Superintendent deemed disrespectful to himself
The Cadet was required to disclaim in writing his purpose to be disrespectful
The Cadet replied, declining to make any writing disclaiming the disrespect until officially reported for the same when he would under his explanation.
Thereupon the Superintendent placed him in arrest, and subsequently [illegible] him from duty as Cadet Lieutenant for “gross disrespect and for insubordinate conduct” Par 76.
The Language used by the Cadet in his communication to the Superintendent was or was not intentionally disrespectful.
It is immaterial what the language was.
It was conceived by the Superintendent to be disrespectful, and if it was not intended to be disrespectful a disclaimer as required would have ended the matter without derogation to the honor of the Cadet. Instead, the Cadet preferred to make a question under the Regulations governing the Academy. He required himself to be “officially reported” for the disrespect, when he would render his explanation for the same.
In the scheme of the Regulations the Superintendent (par 3) has the immediate government of the Academy subject to the revision of the Board of Visitors. “Reports” of delinquencies, within the sphere of their duty, are made to him by Professors and subordinate Officers. When the Superintendent acts in this secondary character as one of the
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Professors he also makes reports as such to himself as Superintendents, so far as relates to class matters. These are the cases in which under par 198 & 199 – “Reports” of delinquencies are to be made and published, and to which Cadets are to render, if they desire it, written explanations for the consideration of the Superintendents before penalty is inflicted by him, under his authority of governing the Academy
When the Superintendent [illegible] that disrespect to himself and insubordination to his authority is exhibited directly, the Regulations do not require nor does the military code [illegible] any but summary methods. As Commanding Officer he investigates and arrests: or may at once arrest and investigate afterwards. For gross disrespect even to a subordinate officer, of which the officer necessarily judges for himself in the first instance, par 165 gives the power of arrest to the subordinate without previous “report” of the offence to the Superintendent
The Regulations of the Academy are the law for the Superintendent, the Cadet, and until altered by the Board and announced in Orders to the Corps, for the Board of Visitors itself. The Board are of opinion that there is nothing in the Regulations requiring, as to the disrespect alleged, that the Cadet should have been “officially reported,” and they are of opinion that he should have disclaimed the disrespect in writing as required
The action of the Superintendent is confirmed
A copy of his decision will be
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Furnished Cadet Davis this afternoon and the [illegible] of Regulations upon which it is based will be published for the information of the Corps at an early day
Report of Superintendent
Hd Qrs State Mil Academy
Citadel Charleston SC
July 2 1889
Genl Johnson Hagood
Chairman Board of Visitors
General –
I have the honor to submit the following report of the Academy for the portion of the present Academic session which has elapsed since my annual report of the 1st of November 1888
At the time of that report there were in attendance at the Academy 128 Cadets. One pay Cadet matriculated early early in the [illegible] of that year making 129 as the total of Cadets in attendance during the Academic session of 1888-89. Of this number 8 pay Cadets have been honorably discharged – one pay & 2 Bfy Cadets were found deficient at the semi-annual examination & discharged, one pay Cadet has been suspended for deficiency in conduct and 13 pay & 2 Bfy Cadets have been expelled by order of the Board of Visitors, leaving 112 Cadets at present on our rolls. The 1st Class which is to graduate on the 3 inst. numbers 13 members 5 pay & 8 Bfy Cadets. So that if we lose none on acct of deficiency in studies at the present
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annual examination there will be on our rolls at the close of this academic session 99 Cadets 43 pay and 56 Beneficiaries
The progress in studies made by the Cadets has been excellent, in fact their class averages are better than have been made by any corps in the past 4 years
The general deportment of the Cadets has been unusually good, creditable to themselves and to the Institution
The Corps has been drilled in the school of the Company and the Battalion, and also in the [illegible] drill. The 4th Class has in addition been carefully practiced in the school of the Soldier and the 1st & 2nd classes have been practiced in the Artillery drill. The proficiency made in the drill has been good
The health of the Corps has been very good for the quarter part of the session. Diarrhea and dysentery prevailed for a few weeks during the latter half of the present term, but without any very serious consequences
The Superintendent recommends, that as soon as practicable, arrangements be made for the better equipment of the Departments of Mathematics & Engineering – of Chemistry and Physics and of Drawing: and that the Academy be provided with a good Library
2nd That the salary of Lt Bond be increased to $1000 without board or other perquisites
3 That an additional assistant Professor be elected, who shall also be the Adjutant of the Post. The additional sum necessary to secure the services of such an officer can be safely anticipated from the future receipts of the school. Mr Lewis W Haskell the senior member of the present graduating class
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who is well qualified and who will, if elected, make a valuable and trusty officer is recommended for the appointment
4th That spelling be added to the course of studies for the 4th Class
5th That Paragraph 52 of the Regulations be amended so that the examination marks shall hereafter count for [illegible words].
Very Respy
Geo D Johnston
Superintendent
The Report of the Superintendent being considered, it was Resolved
1 That the Board decline to increase the salary of Lt Bond but consents at his option, that he be allowed an additional sum of one hundred and fifty dollars in commutation for fuel and board
2 That the Board does not deem it expedient at this time to elect an additional assistant Professor as recommended
The following Resolution was adopted
Resd
That the communication of this Board made to the Corps on 29 May 1889 in relation to the obligation of Beneficiary Cadets to teach in the free public schools after graduation be printed and that the Superintendent cause a copy thereof to be given to each of such Cadets upon graduation
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The Board visited and inspected the work of construction of the West Wing of the Citadel Building
July 13 1889.
The Board assembled, the same members present together with Gov J P Richards
At 11 o/c attended the graduating exercises at Hibernian Hall – and Diploma issued to the following named Cadets –
1 Cadet L W Haskell Abbeville SC
2 Cadet W W Lewis Chester SC
3 Cadet W M Smith Spartanburg SC
4 Cadet S B Platt Aiken
5 Cadet C E Johnson Union
6 Cadet M L Smith Kershaw
7 Cadet W C Davis Clarendon
8 Cadet R S Clarkson Richland
9 Cadet W H Dial Florida
10 Cadet R B Cunningham Kershaw
11 Cadet W H. Rose Charleston
12 Cadet D Mc Fraser Sumter
13 T B Haynesworth Florence
The Board adjourned
H A Gaillard
Secy
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Columbia Sept 4th 1889
The Board of Visitors met this day at 12 PM at Hotel Jerome
Present
Gen. Johnson Hagood, Chairman
Dr. S. B. Jones
Maj. C. S. Gadsden
Gov. Richardson
Gen. Bouhain
Col. Gaillard
The following applications for permission to appear in the Competitive Examination for the Beneficiary appointments of 1889 were considered and acted on favorably
Abbeville
Calhoun C. R.
Carter S. T.
Green Wm P
Griffin G. W
Perrin R. McCaw
Thomson Thos.
Wardlaw A. B.
Aiken
Burckhalter C. A
Crosland D. F.
Dunbar Wm P
McEachern Jno. J.
Walpole N. C.
Woodward B. W.
Charleston
Jackson H. J.
Jervey Wm
Lucas D. J.
Middleton W. I.
McClehan E. A.
Prioleau Thos. G.
Chester
Cross P. W.
Hood J. E.
Robinson T. W
Kershaw
Cantey J. W.
Dunlap B. S.
Karkley J. K.
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Oconee
Cross F. M.
Muller V. C
Smith W. C.
Shanklin Gus
Richland
Fripp H. B.
Turnipseed R. E.
Weston Thos. P.
Spartanburg
Alexander Wm. M.
Bishop J. W.
Lipscomb W. McD.
Stribling Wm A.
Sumter
Booth E. J.
Shaw David
Smith H. H.
Wilson B. D.
Union
Butler A. J.
Rice J. A.
Thomas J. P.
Williamsburg
Burgess A. McD.
Ervin John W.
Gourdin Wm B.
Lucas C. J.
Rogers D. E.
Snowden W. E.
The following applications were considered and the following action taken thereon as below: to wit:
Aiken
Case of Wm Patrick Dunbar
Resolved That this application being seriously defective in as much as income of parent derived from personal employment is not stated, it be rejected by the Board
Union
Case of J. F. McLure
Resolved That in the opinion of the Board the Father’s circumstances do not warrant a Beneficiary appointment.
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Union Co. (Continued)
Case of Thomas McNally
Resolved That the application be rejected, the applicant being overage
Sumter Co.
Case of W. P. Baskins
Resolved – That the application be rejected. The applicant being overage.
The Chairman submitted his action in the matter of Florence County, and its representation in the school, which was approved and confirmed. See communication to J. W. King L. B. p. 216 from which the following is an extract.
“Beneficiary appointments in the Citadel are required by law to be apportioned among the Counties in proportion to representation.
In creating Florence out of portions of Darlington, Marion, Williamsburg and Clarendon, the representation of Clarendon and Williamsburg, as I understand the Act, appear to be [illegible]: and the two representatives given Florence seem to be taken from Darlington and Marion. It would follow that the Cadetship to which Florence will be entitled must likewise be taken from Darlington or Marion. In neither of these Counties is there a vacancy this year.”
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In the matter of Cadet Stewart
The Board learning from the Newspapers, that Cadet Stewart now on leave has been engaged in a street fight, the matter is referred to the Superintendent, with discretion on the reassembling of the school to enquire into all the facts and to report the matter to the Board at its Annual Meeting together with his recommendation thereon.”
The Chairman submitted letter of Maj. Cain tendering his resignation as Professor of Mathematics.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr Bouhain –
Whereas the Board of Visitors has received with great regret the letter of resignation of Prof. Wm Cain, of his Chair of Mathematics at the S. C. M. Academy
Resolved. That this Board express to Prof. Cain their high appreciation of his faithful and efficient discharge of the duties of his position and that in accepting his resignation, to express to him their sincere wishes for his continued prosperity and happiness.
The following Resolution was offered by Maj. Gadsden –
Resolved. That the Chairman be instructed to advertise for applicants to fill the vacancy caused by
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the resignation of Prof. Cain, election to take place at annual meeting in November.
Board adjourned at 3 P.M to meet at 5.30 P.M.
The Board met at 5.00 P.M
The case of Wm. P. Dunbar of Aiken coming up for reconsideration it was decided under the circumstances to grant the permit.
On motion of Mr Gaillard
Resolved. That Maj Gadsden be authorized to have painted the portraits of the several Chairman of the Board of Visitors to be [illegible] placed in the Citadel.
The Board adjourned
P. B. Hagood
Secy
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Charleston SC
5 Nov 1889 –
The Board assembled at regular annual meeting this day – present
Genl Johnson Hagood –
Dr. S. B. Jones
Maj C S Gadsden
Gov J P Richardson
Genl M L Bouhain
H A Gaillard Esq
The Chairman submitted to Board the report of the architect superintending building of West Wing and alteration and repairs upon East Wing and Main Building.
Ordered that Maj C S Gadsden be appointed a Committee of one to vouch the accounts of Genl Huguenin for expenditures made by him
Maj Gadsden subsequently reported that he had examined and vouched these accounts and that they were correct and satisfactory
-Report adopted-
On motion of Genl Bouhain it was Resd
That it be referred to the Superintendent to report to the Board at its present session a revised estimate for expenditure of surpluses remaining, for equipment of the Academy
The Annual Report of the Superintendent was read – as follows –
Citadel Academy
Charleston SC
November 5 1889
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Genl Johnson Hagood
Chairman Board of Visitors
South Carolina Military Academy
General
I have the honor to submit herewith an account of the receipts and disbursements of the Academy for the fiscal year ending Oct 31 1889; together with the monthly accounts of the Quarter Master for the same period
I also submit a transcript of the Register of Cadets admitted the present session: and copies of the schedule of daily recitations for the present session and of the Official Register of the Academy for the session of 1888-89
A Report of the Institution for the Academic Session of 1888-1889 was submitted to the Board at the close of that session –
On July the 4th the Military session of 1889 was opened, and on the day following in obedience to the institutions of the Board I moved the Battalion of Cadets by the S. C. Railway into camp at Greenville S. C. where they were daily instructed in field duties and in other Military Exercises for the period presented by the Board.
I cannot better or more highly state my impressions of this session than by quoting the following paragraph General Order 19 – published before the breaking up of camp, - “The Superintendent desires to convey to the Corps of Cadets his appreciation of the
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highly honorable bearing which has characterized them both as soldiers & as Gentlemen during their stay at Camp Hagood – they have added renown to the Academy & have increased the prestige which they had acquired by their previous good conduct –
In accordance with the provisions of the Regulations the Academic Session of 1889-90 was opened on Tuesday the 1st day of October. All but four (4) Cadets who were honorably discharged of those who were in attendance at the close of the last session have returned to the Academy – (58) Fifty eight new cadets have been admitted. We have as present in attendance one hundred fifty three (153) Cadets, of whom sixty eight (68) are Beneficiaries, & eighty five (85) are Pay Cadets. Of the old cadets fifty six (56) are Beneficiaries and thirty nine (39) are Pay Cadets. Of the new cadets twelve (12) are Beneficiaries and forty six (46) are Pay Cadets
The classes are organized as follows to wit
1st Class (31) Thirty one Beneficiary & Six Pay (6) aggregating (37) Thirty-seven Cadets
2nd Class Thirteen (13) Beneficiaries and Seventeen Pay aggregating Thirty Cadets (30) 3rd Class – Twelve (12) Beneficiaries and Fourteen (14) Pay aggregating Twenty-six (26) Cadets
4th Class Twelve Beneficiaries (12) and Forty-eight (48) Pay – aggregating Sixty (60) Cadets
The apparent discrepancy in the
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above figures is due to the fact that two (2) Pay Cadets of last years fourth (4th) class were turned back to join the present Fourth (4) Class
The different States are represented as follows to wit
Florida (2) Two
Georgia (7) Seven
No Carolina (6) Six
So Carolina (138) One hundred and thirty eight
The South Carolina Cadets are distributed as follows to wit –
Abbeville Three 3.
Aiken Two 2
Anderson Seven 7.
Barnwell Seven 7
Beaufort Four 4.
Berkley Six 6
Charleston Sixteen 16.
Chester Two 2
Chesterfield One 1
Clarendon Three 3
Colleton Five 5
Darlington Four 4
Edgefield Seven 7
Fairfield Two 2
Greenville Five 5
Georgetown Two 2
Florence Three 3
Hampton Three 3
Horry One 1
Kershaw Seven 7
Lancaster One 1
Laurens Two 2
Lexington One 1
Marlboro One 1
Marion Four 4
Newberry Four 4
Oconee Two 2
Orangeburg Six 6
Pickens One 1
Richland Eight 8
Spartanburg Four 4
Sumter Six 6
Union Four 4
Williamsburg Two 2
York Four 4
It is gratifying to note,
1st the almost entire return of last session’s under graduates
2nd the large increase in attendance over that of previous years
3rd the increase of attendance from the northern portion of the State –
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4th the increase of attendance from beyond the State
5th the improvement in age and size of the New Cadets over the average
The [illegible] increase in our numbers and the greatly improved condition of our buildings have inaugurated the New Session most encouragely [sic] to both officers and cadets
Each and every one seems to feel the influence of these patent facts and to look forward to the attainment of even better things
I have never known the “espirit de corps” to be so prominent this early in the term
In every department of the Institution is this condition perceptible – and if no serious misfortune befalls it, unusual improvement will likely [illegible] the session
I am happy to be able to report that the religious influences which have accomplished such good in the school in the past are more thoroughly organized and more active than ever before, and consequently promise larger & better results than have yet been realized. They reach into and pervade each of the four classes justifying the expectation if proper encouragement and direction be given them that they will become a prominent feature in the Academy & ever be a fruitful source of blessing as well as to those who shall be
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privileged to enjoy its opportunities.
The work of the Academy is progressing satisfactory in each of its departments. With proper equipment for the department of Mathematics & Engineering Chemistry & Physics and drawing and a respectably sized Library of well selected books, all which are greatly needed, the Institution will be in excellent shape, and there will be no immediate occasion for further development
I regret that in a few weeks the Academy will have to give up Maj Wm Cain, Professor of Mathematics & Engineering & Senior Member of the Academic Board who has been called by the University of his Native State to labor in its service. This Officer has served the Academy with distinguished ability and fidelity for more than seven years – four of which has been under my immediate notice. In all the spheres of his duty in the school his example and influence has been for good. He will leave in the Institution impressions of usefulness to it as well as credit to himself. He deserves “a well done good and faithful servant”
Acknowledging our thankfulness to all Mighty God for his continued [illegible] we again in grateful reliance commend the Academy to his protection & care.
Very respectfully Your obt svt
Geo D Johnston Supt
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Papers accompanying Supts Papers
Charleston November 5th 1889
Maj C.S. Gadsden
Supts Annual % of Receipts and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 1889
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Appointments to the S.C.M.A. Class for 1889 & 90
No Names County Pay By
1 G. H. Atkinson Mecklenburg NC Pay
2 C H Alexander Buncombe NC Pay
3 J H Bambing Barnwell SC Pay
4 G T Bethra Marion SC Pay
5 C A Bland Mecklenburg NC Pay
6 G Bowen Anderson SC Pay
7 A H Boykin Kershaw SC Pay
8 J Brown Barnwell SC Pay
9 J H Brunson Orangeburg SC Pay
10 H C Caldwell Coweta Geo Pay
11 J W Cantey Kershaw SC B
12 E. M Coleman Oconee SC Pay
13 W J Croswell Greenville SC Pay
14 W B [Illegible] Richmond Geo Pay
15 G L Dial Richland SC Pay
16 J. C Dial Madison Fla Pay
17 J W Earle Sumter SC Pay
18 J. M. Farr Marion SC Pay
19 E B Fishbourne Colleton SC Pay
20 R B Fripp Richland SC B
21 E. W Frost Richland SC P
22 W R Gass Marion SC P
23 W B Gourdin Williamsburg SC B
24 J W Gregg Marion SC P
25 J Harby Sumter SC P
26 J R Hart York SC P
27 N R Hays Barnwell SC P
28 H B Henderson Berkley P
29 W St J Jervey Charleston P
30 W H Keith Florence P
31 J E Law Sumter P
32 W H Lockwood Beaufort P
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Appointments continued
No Names County Pay Beny
33 D. J. Lucas Charleston Beny
34 O K Mauldin Greenville Pay
35 S. McB. McCall Florence Pay
36 J. L. Mims Edgefield Pay
37 C W Moorman Richland Pay
38 W. H. Oetjen Richmond Geo Pay
39 C L O’Neal Richland SC Pay
40 C. P. Ouzts Edgefield Pay
41 R M Perrin Abbeville Beny
42 R Richardson Clarendon Pay
43 W R Robertson Charlotte NC Pay
44 T. W. Robinson Chester Beny
45 C. E. Saunders Florence Pay
46 J A Satcher Edgefield Pay
47 G Shanklin Oconee Beny
48 W H Sinkler Berkley Pay
49 H A Sloan Anderson Pay
50 J A Smythe Greenville Pay
51 W E Snowden Williamsburg Beny
52 W A Stribling Spartanburg Beny
53 F H Taylor Anderson Pay
54 J. P. Thomas Marion Beny
55 J. R Verdier Beaufort Pay
56 F K Winn Sumter Pay
57 B D Wilson Sumter Beny
58 W E Woodward Aiken Beny
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Schedule of Daily Recitations SCMA
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The following communication which was read before the Board of Visitors
To Gen Johnson Hagood
Chairman Board of Visitors SCMA
Sir The epidemic of cholera morbus affecting about one third of the Corps – requires a report of the same on a/c of the alarm it occurred and the exaggerated rumors invented in and out of the city about “supposed poisoning.” I have reasons to believe (without positive proof which can hardly be ascertained) that this disease was occasioned by some tainted fish in a barrel of salt mullets eaten as breakfast on Wednesday the 30th of October. The symptoms were severe in about 15 or 20 cases. They were dangerously ill from for three days. No blame can be attached to the Bursar or Cuisine. I am grateful to God that all have recovered. I desire to express my appreciation of the meritorious services rendered by Mr Jeter an ex Cadet and under graduate in medicine as Hospital Steward and Cadet ONeal acting Hospital Orderly per term, their services were invaluable. I think this experience demonstrates the necessity of some resident assistant to the Surgeon or trained nurse in an institution of this size.
This gives me the opportunity to make some suggestions for the future which I have had under consideration for several years. For many reasons I have refrained from [illegible] them. They are my
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views as Physician
I do not doubt the correctness of what I am about to say
The average number of sick yearly particularly in some of the winter & summer months is very large in proportion to the number of Cadets and would compare unfavorably with any any [sic] institution that I know of.
In my opinion much of this could be remedied, the sickness could be lessened, and the apothecary’s bills reduced to about one half yearly. These suggestions conflict with the present management for Guard Mounting & Dress Parades. I disclaim any intentions to interfere with the regulations of the Superintendent. I give my views as Surgeon of the Academy from a sense of duty I mean no offense, But I think I know something of the peculiarities of this [illegible] & some of the ills of subjecting county boys to [illegible] as any exposure to cold sea winds & to the heat of summer before the sea breeze rises about 10 ock in the mornings and before they are acclimated
Look into the present arrangements
Winter Months – According to the present system Guard mounting about 8 ½ AM on the Green: Cadets change their clothes – stand about the sally port 5-10 minutes, get drilled – mount guard 15-20 minutes
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shivering in the cold, march in again. Much of this sickness comes from this exposure, all who are delicate or who have malaria in their systems are made sick with cold [illegible words] – malarial fever
Winter months Dress Parade drill is about 4 ½ PM marching double quick &c the Cadets get heated, next march into barracks, change clothes, down again heated, march out again to Dress Parade stand in the cold or break wind 15 or 20 minutes return to Barracks drilled – change clothes again for supper. The consequences are the same.
Summer months Guard mounting about 7 ½ AM on the Green – Cadets are exposed to the scorching sun and glare injurious to the eyes standing 15 to 20 min, [illegible words] in a sweat unbutton – catch cold &c
Summer months Dress parade drill about 5 to 5 ½ PM hot weather profuse perspiration return to barracks sweating, change clothes (no attention in rooms paid drafts) for dress parade march again to Green stand about 15-20 minutes, many get chilled, return to barracks & pull off their clothes catch cold &c –
This is about the correct picture –
How shall we correct these evils without interfering with military discipline? These changes are suggested in the
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interests of the Hygiene of the Institution
1st From the middle of November to the middle of April or 1st of May have Guard Mounting & dress parade in the quadrangle sheltered from the cold
2nd From the middle of April or 1st of May to July 4th have Guard Mounting & Dress Parade in the quadrangle sheltered from heat all of which is respectfully submitted
Very respectfully
(Sgd) Francis L Parker
Surgeon
Endorsements by the Supt as follows Respectfully forwarded
The Superintendent respectfully disapproves the views of the Surgeon as to the cause of the unusual large sick list – he does not believe that it is due to the exposure of the Cadets upon the Green – Nor does he believe that it would be decreased by holding Guard Mounting & Dress Parades on the Quadrangle – In the latter place the Cadets are exposed to constant & continual drafts, while on the Green they are exposed to no drafts.
Geo D Johnston
Supt
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After consideration the following action was taken by the Board –
The Board has considered the report of the Surgeon of the large percentage of sickness in the Academy and his opinion as to the cause thereof, and the remarks of the Supt thereon, the Board is compelled to regard with great deference the opinion of the Medical Officer whom they have put in charge, upon matters of Hygiene. The Board therefore directs that Guard Mounting & Dress Parades be habitually held in the Quadrangle & upon suitable occasions within the discretion of the Superintendent be held upon the Green
The Board then adjourned to meet at 9:30 AM tomorrow
Charleston 6th 1889
The Board assembled at 9.30 AM. The Chairman submitted the report of the Superintendent in relation to the Expenditure of the Surplus Fund as directed by the Board yesterday – After consideration it was resolved that the recommendation of the Supt be approved.
That the furnishing of the Section Rooms as recommended by Maj Reese be referred to Maj C S Gadsden who after causing the work to be done will report the
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expenses thereof to the Chairman of the Board, that the Surplus then remaining be expended under the direction of the Chairman of the Board in the equipment of the Academy.
The Board proceeded to consider the recent sickness in the Academy
Resolved
That the Board are concerned as to the recent serious sickness in the Academy and are of opinion that the the [sic] information before them in relation hereto is not conclusive. The Superintendent is therefore directed to appoint a Board of Three Officers of whom the Surgeon shall be one (1) to make a thorough investigation into the facts connected therewith with a view to the discovery of the cause thereof and the prevention of the same hereafter and that they report the result of such investigation through the Supt with his remarks to the Chairman of the Board at an early date –
The Board proceeded to the election of Prof of Mathematics & Engineering to succeed Maj Wm Cain resigned – The following applications were presented to wit Mesr Sams, Lanneau Earle Thomas Mill Bradley & M Swain. After Ballotting Mr R G Thomas was elected to the position
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The Chairman submitted the application of Capt Mazyck for Promotion in rank and increase of pay and of Lts W W White Jas P Kinard J T Coleman for increase of pay - & the following resolutions adopted
Resolved
That the present grades of Officers in the South Carolina Military Academy be the fixed organization of the same to be changed only on a 2/3 vote of the Board and further that the Salaries attached to their offices are also fixed and that no increase of salary for any position will be entertained by the Board.
Correspondence in relation to Mr Lucas W Haskell Beny Graduate of the Class of 1889 in relation to his failure to teach in the public school in this State was submitted by the Chairman and after consideration it was ordered that they be filed
On motion The Chairman presented correspondence with Lt Cabaniss with respect to instruction in the Military department of the Academy.
Resd
That the Superintendent be instructed to have taught in the Military Department the subject of Field Fortifications, with some general instructions in [illegible] to permanent works and the conduct of sieges.
The Chairman submitted the reports of the Superintendent in the matter
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of Cadet Stewart of Barnwell and it was
Resd
That the recommendation of the Superintendent be adopted and that no action be taken by the Board
Hazing in the Academy
This matter was considered by the Board and action taken as follows
The Board of Visitors have learned with [illegible] the facts connected with the hazing noticed in the Academy. As they are informed this practice, positively forbidden by Regulations has not only been generally indulged in, but in some instances been carried to an indecent and even cruel extent
The Board also have reason to know that this abuse is seriously injuring he school in causing attendance [illegible] it to be withheld.
The Board are confident that Cadets who have thoughtlessly thus violated Regulations which they have solemnly engaged to observe and who are now made to know the injury they are doing their Alma-Mater will at once and finally desist
If however this fresh expectation is not realized, the Superintendent is directed to use summary and if necessary extreme measures to stop it
The Supt will publish the foregoing action of the Board to the Corps of Cadets
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The Chairman submitted a communication from the Superintendent in relation to action taken by the Board at its meeting in July last in the matter of Ex Cadet Davis
It was resolved that the communication be returned to the Supt with approval of recommendation made by him
The resolution of the Alumni Association in relation to Beny Cadetships was carefully considered by the Board and it was resolved
That the consideration of the regards of the Association be deferred till the next annual meeting of the Board
The following resolution was adopted
Resolved that the Board of Visitors after a thorough inspection of the repairs on the Citadel are entirely satisfied with the manner in which the work have been done and express to Gen Hugeunin their appreciation of his services in bringing about a result so desirable
Maj C.S. Gadsden reported that in pursuance of Authority conferred upon him by the Board, he had made a contract for four portraits of the Chairman of the Board of Visitors, with Cole & Pelot of Augusta at one hundred dollars each, also that after conference with the Chairman we had ordered a seal of the state –
[Page 41] Before adjournment the Board made an inspection of all the buildings at the Citadel
Board adjourned –
H. A Gaillard
Secy
Citation
Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, “Minutes of the Board of Visitors of The Citadel, 1889,” The Citadel Archives Digital Collections, accessed April 24, 2024, https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1161.