Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-15
From ME Petersburg Republican.
MILITARY ACADFAJV

MILITARY ACADEMY
we have been loaned a copy of Prospecls and In,
fcr5at Regulations ofHe american Ljicrarv Scientific and
hthfaIy 7cddenly" intended be opened by Cant par
tidge, IN hlddletown, Conn. during the eusuine
month. The celebrity which Capt. r. has acquired ne 9
teacher IN the various branches of science literature
the plan upon which his school is founded its ence,sr
popularity and The fact that students hiher from
every section OF our country have induced to ma Ike
few extracts from the pamphlet before vs. for the nfona
'n oil such o. our readers take deep in the
proper instruction of the youth of our country
The following is from the Prospec,us of RI.
Panphet, winch gives general outline of the school,
We may hereafter give other extracts from the rules and
regulations adopted by Capt p for the internal police Of
the school. "
Capt PARTRIDGE begs leave respectfully lie inform the
american public, :at the above mentioned Institution
which commenced Norwich in the State of Veont
on the 9TH of September, $780, will be closed at that no
on the dsi OF pIil and opened at Rddetovn in the
OF Connecticut on Monday the 23d Of August next under
ms immediate direction and superintendent. The course
Of education this Seminary will embrace the Glo,s
branches Of literature science, and practical instruction. viz
t1e Lain Greek, French Spanish and English languages
etc; me construction and use OF LoEariihms; Agebra
Ieomety; Plane and Spherical Trgonometrv Pano,netr
Stereomety; Mensuraiion Of heights and distances by ri
gonometry, and also Gcometrcay; Practical Cieon,o,
generally including particularly Surveying aud LevenS
ionic Se"iions the of the barometer, with its appica
non to measuring the attitudes of mountains and other
emnences; Mechanics ydrosatics elements of Che
nistry and Eectcity Optics; Astronomy; Naygaon Geo
graphy, including the of Maps and the Globps Conno
sion; Logic; History; Ethics the Natural and
"i''Cdl Law; the Law of Nations; Military Law; the
CONSTITUTION OF the United States and of the States sever
any, Metaphysics Agriculture; Permanent and Field Fn
rca tom Field Engineering generally; tho consruct;o, &c
Marine Batteries Artillery duty the principles of C;nuue,
complete course of Military Tactics; the attack and de-
renee OF fortified places; Castremenat Ancient Forti6
auoni Tie ancient mode Of attacking and defending frf
ed places; the ancient Tactics particularly those Of the
creeks and Romans, with description Of the origanza
on and discipline Of tho phalaux and legation; Book
nHoePlng' Music; FencHg Dancing; Military Drawing
topography; Civil Engineering including the construction
"i Roads, Canals Locks, and Bridges Architecture -
auction to the foregoing the students will be regularly and
correctly instructed in the elementary school the soldier
' also IN those Of the company aud battalion they will
likewise be taught the regular formation of military ma
"uS' ne turning off mounting, and relieving guards and
el' tue duties of officers Of the guard; officers of the
10y ana aJutans the making correctly the different
Puons OF military reports; in ne, all the duties Incl
en- 10 inc field garrison. The military exercises and
VIII be so arranged to occupy any of the time
at would otherwise be devoted to study they will be at
eu 10 al those hours of the day which are pepeaII
Seu ny Students IN idenes devoted 10 useless atnse
"ts' Tor which they will be made pleasing and health
" substitute Practical scientific operations will be fire.
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