Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-03-12
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, MARCH l2, 1880.
SCHOOL-we have united for
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II IL the purpose OF establishing and conducting an
institution for the liberal education OF boys, and from
the advantages which able to Offer hope to de-
serve the confidence OF parent. One OF our number,
native Of Germany from the circumstance OF having
received his education in that country and OF having
been Professor in the University Of Bale in Switzer
land, is famiorly acquainted with the German mode
OF instruction.; the others are graduates oil navarro
University, and all Of US have been for long time en-
gagged in the business Of education in the school oil
Round Hill, Northampton, and other seninaries OF
New England. We shall endeavor to unite the ad-
vantages of these schools with such improve ns as
experience and reflection have suggested. and no pains
will be spared TO give TO our pupils thorough intel
leetual, moral and physical education.
The school is TO be established at Phipstown, Put
nam county, New York, the east side OF the Hud-
son, directly opposite West Point The situation is
ealthy, easy OF convenient distance from
the city oil New York, and in the midst Of the beau'i-
ful scenery OF the Highlands.
The subjects Of instruction will be adapted to gener
al or commercial pursuits, and TO classical course.
The instruction necessary TO the pupils for the
pursuits Of practical lfe will fit them Tor the Counting
Room; and the classical studies will be either pursued
to such point as to enable the scholar to enter any Of
the classes OF our colleges, or continued at the plea
sure OF the parents, until competent knowledge oil
the ancient languages and other branches OF coiegi
ate course shall have been acquired.
The studies common to all the scholars are, Reading
Writing, Drawing, Grammar, Rhetoric, Elocution, An
Gent and Modern History, particularly that o. the u
States Geography, Mathematics and Natural Phiio-o-
ply; this last branch is to be taught by means oil lee
lures as well Rotations Those studies peculiar TO
the commercial division, Book keeping, thorough
practical knowledge OF the forms and business OF the
Counting Room, and the French, German and Spanish
languages: peculiar TO the classical division, will be the
ancient languages in connexion with the auxiliary
branches Of Roman and Grecan antiquities, Mytholo-
Ky, and Ancient Geography, and il circumstances per-
init, one several Of the modern languages.
Religious instruction., as means of forming the
character and the best foundation of sound MORALS in
our opinion OF the greatest importance we are firm
y convinced Of the possibility of intoxicating all the
sental principles of Christianity inter ded to regulate
the conduct OF man towards God, his felow-men and
himself, without impariing the enets of particular
denominations and such is the religious instruction
which shall endeavor TO communicate With respect
TO morals and manners, il is expected, that besides
raj principles, the constant presence Of the families OF
the Instructors, will tend TO impart those sentiments
and manners, which distiag ush the true gentleman.
The physical powers Of the pupils, will be developed
by systematic instruction in Gymnastics, and by
games calculated TO exercise personal strength and
activity, both of which have the most salutary infu-
ence on body and mind. If conducted judciously.
The supervision Of 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
structers.
$3.50 for pupils under nine years, payable semi
ally in advance. This sum will include all charges,
except those for clothing books, stationary, mattress
| Boys will be received at any age under sixteen
years one will be admitted, who does not bring
testimonials Of good character and written assurance
from his parents not 10 furnish him with pocket
nor will any one be suffered TO remain who exercise
an injurious influence on his companions.
There will be two semi-annua vacations of four
weeks each; commencing on the 10Th of June, the
other on The 18th of December Boys whose parents
desire il, remain at the institution during the
cess under the OF OF tie Principals without
any additional charge. punctua return the first
day Of the term, will be insisted upon.
The School is to be opened the LIST day of May en-
suing. CHARLES BECK,
JOHN LEE WATSON,
ADOLPHUS EUGENE WATSON.
HTLetters are to he directed to Charles Beck or A.
E. Watson, Northampton, Mass. or j. l.. Watson Bos-
tom and after the LIST Of April next West Point
York
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