Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-07-30
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n last day of July, add open again the Let OF De-
tober. Having commenced only on the let Of Janua.
ry, and most Of the Pupils arriving at different times
several weeks AFTER the subscriber found il
bic to carry into operation his whole plan OF lnstruc-
tion-sone part OF his course consequently post
poned until The next scholastic year; yet enough
pursued fully to occupy the time of his scholars with
such studies as were suited their respective ages aud
acquire obviae the numbe ress inconvenien
ces arising from delay il is earnestly recommended.
that the pupils who TO return, as well those who
may enter for the frat time, should come by the lat
Of October, or as soon after, practicable. No diff
Guilty will then in forming all the requisite cass-
es; will any scholar, necessarily have TO study
more than the rest TO overake such as have commenc
ed before him. This very dscouragug and often hard
labor, will always be saved by punctua attendance at
the opening OF the School Applications TO fill vacan-
cies, will be Immediately answered il directed to Lo
retto, in Essex; aud it is respectfully requested that
they may be made early, to give time for any change
in present arrangements which increase of scholars
may require. is also respectfully asked. that where
parents and guardians engage places, and afterwards
change their minds they will always apprise the sub
scriber.-The trouble to themselves, Of writing a few
lines will be very small compared with the inconveni-
ence TO him, Of reservng places for scholars who
yer TO although expected, and refusing these pla
ces to others who may really wish to enter.
"A the exposition formerly given, of the principles
upon which the Subscribers little Institution is con.
Quoted may probably be forgotten, he win repeat it, at
least substantially, that all the information which is
likely to be sought may be anticipated He begs
leave therefore, state, that moral and religious pn-
ciples, not sectdrdn, made the foundation and par
amount obi of every thing which taught-al cIas
sic and scientific studies, although sedulousl
ed, being continually represented as entirely subor-
dinate pursuits In regard TO discipline, moral and
gious restraints, and mental suffering substituted
for corporal punishmen; many years experience hav-
ing thoroughly convinced him that the latter may be
altogether abolished. But be this may, he is
altcrably determined long to tetain, should il
ever be his misfortune to receive, any pupil who BY
the advocates of the nog system is deemed IN
manageable without such debating inc,ions stripes
by the rod. The glory Of reforming such subjects, Ell
Their solely chiefly, by such means he is perfectly
willing to reinquh to others who may hav. stronger
faith in their regeneraing power-beng entirely salts
fed that child who cannot be governed by the seni
of religion, of honor Of ane ctioh nor nuen ed
by the love OF truth, wisdom, and virtue presents
Of those utterly hopeless cases OF moral disease for
which there no human means OF cure.-These, and
these ONLY, the instruments which he relies, and
with which alone he is resolved to work. in the srdu-
task which he has undertaken. He has been try
ing them with his own, other children, for period
less than thirty years; having previously essayed
the common process and has never since seen cause
for moment 10 doubt their vast superiority all
Others If he fails in applying them, IL will certainly
be the fault of the tcornidn and not OF his tolls Ma
ny, he well knows, deny their efficacy; at least, with
out their iavorte auxiliari. s-Proessors Birch and
Hickory But, fearless Of contradiction, he ventures to
assert that such denias the result Of unexamne
tra!itonary opnion-not any fair comparison trial
patiently made by themselves, for period long enough
to determine with certainty and by their 0lon personal
experience, which best fix the principles of recti
ude in the youthful bosom-the fear Of such pain and
disgrace whipping excite; or the various intelec
tual and moral appliances which readily end their
way the youthful heart, and by which alone, far
depends upon human effort, the understanding
be eectualy trained, enlightened, and thoroughly i'm
bued with knowledge and virtue. Should any think
that the subscriber has expressed his opinions with
becoming freedom no pleads, 10 eXenuation, the all
absorbing nteres. Of the subject which, in fact is
thing less than the welfare and happiness OF millions
Both must be sacrificed, IL the general system of elu-
cation be wrong while neither possibly be attained
unless that system he right
| The branches taught, are-EHglsh Grammar, the
the Arts OF Reading, Defamation and Composite
Geography, with the Of the Globes-Ma APP Draw
ing, Pennanshp and Book Keeping. Greek, Latin
French, and Mathematics in all its elementary bran
chez.
| Moral Philosophy. with the Evidences of Christian
liiy-Elements OF Natural Philosophy, General Hsto
ny and Bellies Lettres.
| Examinations will be quarterly, when Lectures will
be delivered appropriate subjects. Annual Report.
will be sent Parents and Guardians on the following
heads:-DeporIment, Diligence and Progress in Stu
dies and Moral Advancement.
| The terms are-For Tuition and Board including diet
bed and bedding fire. candles and washing, during the
Scholastic year OF ten months and payable half yearly
in advance SI5(
| Board for each pupil who remains during
August and September, the only vacation, $2J
No Scholar will be received younger than eleven
years. nor hereafter, for less term than ten months
but he may enter at any time, and will be charged
| ly from the time of entrance.
| Allnecessary Books and Stationary will be supplied
| for Cash, at a large discount from retail prices.
place contiguous to the School is prepared for
of those gymnasic exercises lately Introduced from Eu
rope into the Schools Of the Northern and Eastern
S ates as the best means Of approving bodily strength
activity nd eah
LAIfES JM GaRyVETT.
| Elm Wood, Essex County, Virginia !
July 20, 1880. : 21-6w