Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-04-13
III ri HOLLAND SCHOOL.-We have united for

April 9. ll5-ds BY the COMMISSIONERS.
HglGHLAND SCHOOI..-We have united for
y 81 the purpose OF establishing and conducting an
Institution for the liberal education of boys, and from
the advantages which are able to offer hope to de-
serve the confidence OF parents. One OF our nunbar
native of Germany, from the circumstance of having
received his education in that country aud OF having
been Professor in the University of Bale in Switzer
land is lamliarly acquainted with the German mode
OF instructions; the others are graduates of Havar!
University, and all OF us have been for long time en-
gagged in the business Of education in the school CT
Round Hill, Northampton, AMI other sennarie. of
New England We shall endeavor TO unite the adj
vanases OF these schools with such improv MS
experience and reflection have suggested aud pains
will be spared to give TO pupils thorough intel
leciual. mora, and physical education.
The school is 10 be established Phip.toyyn Put
| nam county, New York. on the side of the Hud-
son, directly opposite West Point. The situation is
healthy easy OF access at convenient distance from
the city OF New York and in the midst of the beaut.
full scenery OF the Highlands.
The subjects OF instruction will be adapted gener-
al or commercial pursuits, and TO a classical course
The instruction necessary to prepare the pupils for the
pursuits OF practical life will fit them Tor the Counting
Room; aud the classical studies will be either pursued
such point to enable the scholar enter any
the classes Of our colleges, continued, at the plea
| sure OF the parents, until competent knowledge of
the ancient languages, and other branches of coegi
| ate course shall have been acquired.
The studies common 10 all the scholars are Rea ling
Writing, Drawing, Grammar, Rhetoric, Eocuton, An
Gent and Modern History particularly that OF the u.
States, Geography Mathematics and Natural Phioso-
ply; this last branch Is TO be taught by means of
lures well Rotations Those studies De cusr for
the commercial DIVISION are Book Ike ping In orongb
practical knowledge OF the forms and business of the
Counting Room, AVID the French, German aud Spanish
languages: peculiar TO the classical division will be the
ancient languages, in connexon with tn. auxiliary
branches OF Roman and Grecian antiquities, yholo
gy, and Ancient Geography and il circumstances
mil, one or several OF the modern languages
Religious instruction, as a means Of forming the
character and the best foundation OF sound morals ia
our opinion of the greatest importance we are firm
y convinced OF the possibility Of nculcaiDg all the
sentid principles oil Christianity, nteTded regulate
the conduct OF man towards Cod h' fellow .ncn and
himself without impar,ing the tenes of particular
denominations; and such is the relil ious instruction
which we shall endeavor 10 communicate With respect
TO morals and manners. ii is expected, that besides
strict but parental discipline, and the incubation Of mo-
raj principles the constant presence o the families of
the Instructors, will tend 10 impar those scntime mis-
and manners, which distinguish the true gentleman
The physical powers Of the pup., will he devc Hoped
by systematic instruction in Gymnastics, aud by
games calculated 10 exercise personal strength aud
activity, both of which have the most sautary inilu
eDce on body and mind, If conducted udicously.
The 'uPsrvi'ion oil the boys will be constant and
none will be permitted to leave The bounds, which are
extensive, without the permission Of one Of the In
strucets.
The per annum will he three hundred DOLE or
500 Tor pupils under nine yesrs payable semi nu
ally in advance This sum will include all CHARGES
excep; those for clothing, book, stationary, mattress
an, bedding.
Boys will be received at any age under sixteen
years no ore VIII he admitted, who does not bring
testimonials OF good character and written Assurance
from his parents, not 10 furnish him with pocket Inoney
nor will any be suffered 10 remain, who exercises
an inurou. influence on his companions.
There will he two seIDi-auDual vacations Of four
weeks each; one commencing OH the Is Of June, the
other on the 18th OF December. Boys whose parents
desire IL, remain at the institution during The re
cess, under the of OF the Principals, without
any additional charge. puncual return the first
day of the term, will be Unlisted upon.
The School is 10 be opened the LIST day OF May en-
suing. CHARLES BECK,
JOHN LEE WATSON,
ADOLPHUS EUGENE WATSON.
UJ'Lstters to be directed TO Charles Beck or A.
r.. Watson, Northampton, Mass. or J. H. Watson, Boz
ton, and after the Let Of April next TO West Point,
York March s. 1O5-w2m
n AND FOR SALE.-WiIl he sold. on the preni
n ises, TO the highest bidder Tuesday, The 25tb
day Of May next, the tract Of Land, belonging 10 the
Legaoes Of John Spears decreased, containing 32S
cres. This land lies Muddy creek, in the upper end
OF Powhatan, within a mile aad a half OF the Muddy
creek mis--a description OF the land is unnecessary,
as Is presumed, persons wishing TO purchase, will
call and view the land, which will be .hewn by Henry
Hatcher, who lives on tie premisesTerms Of SALE one
tlird at Christmas next which time possession will
be given the balance in two equal annual payne n,s
and Deed Of Trust 10 the last payment The