Academic Staff.
Superintendent, and Professor of Mathematics and Moral Philosophy—General Francis H. Smith, A.M.
Professor of Latin, and, English Literature—Col. John T. L. Preston, A.M.
Professor of Practical Engineering, Architecture, and Drawing—Col. Thomas H. Williamson.
Professor of Agriculture—Col. Wm. Gilham, A.M., (Philip St. George Cocke).[18]
Professor of Animal and Vegetable Physiology applied to Agriculture—Col. Robert L. Madison, M. D. (Mercer).[19]
Commandant of Cadets, Instructor of Infantry, Cavalry, and Artillery Tactics, and Professor of Military History and Strategy—Col. Scott Ship.
Professor of Mathematics—Col. James W. Massie.
Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy—Col. William B. Blair, (Jackson).
Professor of Civil and Military Engineering and Applied Mechanics—General G. W. C. Lee.