West Point, N. Y

the chief of the Continental fortifications in the Hudson River Valley during the Revolution. In August, 1780, Benedict Arnold, already contemplating treason, obtained command of the post from Washington, and immediately entered into communication with Clinton, the British general. Major André was sent to arrange with Amold for the surprise and surrender of the post. He was captured by three ‘‘Skinners,’’ Continental marauders, while returning to New York after his interview with Arnold, having settled upon September 25 as the night for the surprise. When Arnold heard of his capture he immediately fled to the ‘‘ Vulture,” a British warship lying in the river, and Washington was quickly informed of his treason.— The Military Academy of the United States was established here in 1802. West Point, Va. Here, May 7, 1862, several strong detachments of Federals were landed from gunboats, and, under the command of Franklin and Sedgewick, attacked some Confederates led by Whiting and Wade Hampton. These latter, charging on the Federals from the woods, eaily routed them, but were themselves compelled to retreat before the firing from the ve els. The lo es were trifling on both sides.