Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-10
THE AMERICAN
literary, Seieatitic e Military
ACADEMY.



DEGSleaYe respectfully to inform the a
kOBericaa public, that the above mention
ed Institution viii be opened, under ms Im-
mediate direction anu superintendent, al
Norwich. in the state Of Vermont, on Inc nrst
MONDAY OF September next. The course OF
education al this seminary will embrace the
tolloying branches of literature, science, ana
rr,ct;ca1 instruction, viz the Latin, Greek,
Hebrew. French, and English languages, A.
r,,hmet;c. the construction and use OF Lo-
rarithsss. Algebra, Geometry, Plane and
Spherical Trigonometry, Pianometry, otereo-
merry Mensuration of heights and distances
by Trigonometry. and also Dramatically,
practical Geometry generally, including par
ticularly Surveying ano LeSelilng, Comic
Sections, the use of the Barometer, with Its
application to measuring the attitudes OF
mountains and other emmences, Mechanics,
Hydrostatics. Hydraulics, the elements OF
Chemistry and Electricity, Optics. Astrono-
nv. Navigation. Geography. including the
use Of Maps and the Globes; Composition.
Logic History, Ethics, the elements OF Ma
turaI aud Political Law, the Law OF Nations,
Military Law, the Constitution OF the United
States, and of the States severally Meta
physics; Permanent and Field Fertilization,
Field Engineering generally, the construc-
ton of Marine Batteries, Artillery duty, the
principles Of Gunnery, complete course CT
Military Tactics, the attack and defence OF
isNtiied places, Discrimination, ancient For
ti6catioa. the ancient modes OF attacking ana
defending fortified places, the ancient lac.
tics. particularly those OF the Greeks and
Romans. with a description OF the organiza
hon and discipline Of the phalSnx and legi-
on: Book keeping, Music, Fencing, Militia
~ Drawing, Topography, Civil Engineer
mo including the construction of Roads,
Canals. Locks and Bridges Architecture;
In addition to the foregoing, the students VIII
he regularly and correctly instructed IN the
1 elementary school of the soldier, and also 10
.taose Of the company and battalion they
will likewise be taught the regular formation
of military parades, the turning Oft, mount
I no and relieving guards and sentineis the
duties of officers of the guard, otticers OF the
6ay. and adiutants the making oat correct
~ TIE different descriptions OF military re-
norris in fine, all the duties incident to The
Geld or garrison. The military exercises and
duties will be so arranged as not 10 occupy
any of the time that would otherwise be de-
voted 10 study they will be attended TO al
those hours of the day which are generally
passed by students in idleness, or devoted
.fn>,,seless arnusements, Tor which they VIII
be made pleasing and healthtul substitute.
Practical scientific operations will be ire
ouently attended to, which will conduce e.
aua)ly to health and improvement.
A Reading Room will be attached 70 the
eem,pary. which viii contain handsome
Collection of some of the most respectable
newspapers from different parts OF the Uni
ted States. and also several OF our most ap-
proved periodical publications. -.
: The quarters are of prick, and Will be
handsomely furnished. The students rooms
will be furnished with single sleeping births,
aad also with chairs, andirous, shovel ana
tongs, and separate closets tor books, clothS,
SC The students will be required to sleep
nm mattresses no feather beds will be al
lowed in the establishment Arms and ac-
cou,rements will be furnished they will De
of different sizes, to accommodate those OF
different ages. .o
for the purpose of giving to the students
military appearance, when engsSe1 U"
military duty, and also on principle ni eco
Monty, they will be required to wear uni
form dress. description of which IS here
unto annexed. In prescribing dress, ithas
beea endeayored 10 combine, as Tar as posi-
HE. cheapnsss and neat military appear
auce. with such a form as, while II leaves the
student the free and uudisturbed use OF his
.limbs will al the same time cucumber nHn
the least possible. The discipline Will be
STRICT. but correct, and particular attention
will be given 10 the full developement and
dus cultivation of all those liberal, manly
nab3s and independent sentiments winch
,,nubt Ia characterize every American. whe-
Their citizen or soldier. The strictest alien,
t;on will be given to the health. manners, ana
morals of thestudents. They will DE eontlnu-
aiIy uoder the personal inspection OF The s1,
nerintendant, who viii bestow upon them all
fhat care and attention which it is believed
their parents, under similar circumstances,
would bestow. ~
a regular attendance on divine service will
he raouired on Sundays. The requisite qua
l;fcations for becoming members OF the IN
st;tution will be the following, VIZ - hat
the candidate be Of good moral character.
that he be able to read and spell correctly, 10
wr;ta a fair legible hand, and work the
ground rules OF arithmetic. EAeven or tweiV
years of age is believed TO be as young as
one can enter with advantage TO nimseu.-
There will be one vacation IN eacn year,
which will commence on the Monoay next
following the third Wednesday IN August
and continue four weeks.
The expenses per annum tor eacn student
viii be as follows:
Board, at respectable and genteel houses
in the village, twenty two dollars tllty cents
aouarter, or ninety dollars per ann y. S0 w
Tuitipnin any or all ofthe before
mentioned branches. excepting the