Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-04-20
March o

HHIGHLAND SCHOOL-We have united for
n n 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 parents. One of cur number
native oil Gernany, from the circumstance of having
received his education in that country and of having
been Professor in the University of Bale in SwirZer-
and, Is iam'larly acquainted with the German mode
OF instructions; the others are graduates OF Hazard
university, and all OF us have been Tor long time N
gagged In the business Of education in the school al
Round Hil Northampton, and other seminaries of
New Englsnd. We shall endeavor to unite the ati-
vantakes OF these schools with such Improvement.
experience and reflection have suggested and no rain.
VIII he spared 10 give 10 pupils thorough int
lee ual, moral, and PHI sical education.
he school is 10 be established at Phiilips,own Put.
nam county, New York on the east ride of the Hud-
son, directly opposite West Point. The situation is
healthy easy of access at convenient distance from
me city OF New York, and in the midst of the beauti.
ful scenery OF the Highlands
HE subjects OF instruction will be adapted 10 gener-
al or commeTci". pursuits, and 10 classical course
he instruction necessary 10 prepare the pupils Tor liz
pursuits OF practical life, will Ii; hem for The Counting
Room; and the classical studies will &c either pursued
such point as to enable the scholar 10 ,pter any al
the classes OF our colleges, continued, at the plea
sure OF the parents, until competent knowledge oil
the ancient languages, and other branches Of a coegi
ate course shall have been acquired
The studies common to all the scholars are Reading.
writing, Drawing, Grammar, Rhetoric, Elocu,ion An
cient and Modern History, particularly that o: the u
states, Geography, Nj ematics and Natural Phioo-
ply; s last branch il to be taught by means of lee
rres as well recitdons Those studies peculiar for
The commercial division, Book ping, a thorough
practical knowledge OF the forms and business of IN e
Counting Room, aad the French, German and Spani.b
languages peculiar to the classical division W be the
ancient languages, in connexion with tn, auxity
branches oil Roman and Grecian antiquities, Myihoo.
gy, and Ancient Geography, and il circumstances
mi, one or several OF the modern languages
Religious instruction, az a means Of forming the
Character and the beet foundation OF sound morals is in
our opinion Of the greatest inpo lance we are firm.
y convinced OF the possibility Of ncucang all the es.
sential principles OF Christianity, terded to regulate
he net nf tom (noJ fiji
himself, without impariing the tenes Of particular
denomination; aud such 10 the Telk ous instruction
which we shall endeavor 10 Communicate. With respec
TO morals and manners. 1t is expected, that beside. a
strict but parental discipline and the incuc Of mo-
raj principles, the constant presence Of the families Of
the Instructors, will tend TO mpar those sentiments
aud manners, which distinguish the true gentleman.
The physical powers Of the pupils, will he de veoped
ny systematic instruction in Gymnasticks, and by
games calculated TO exercise personal strength and
acnViy' Don oil which have the most sautary irlu.
ence on body aud nIui, VI conducted julicously.
The supervision OF the boys will be constant, and
none will be permitted to leave The bounds, which are
extensive, without the permi.ion Of Of the In-
strucieTs.
The terms per will be three hundred dolls or
SOU Tor p pills under min, years, payable semi aGnu-
ally 10 advance. This sum will include all charges
except those for clothing, books, stationary mattress
and bedding.
Boys will be received at any age under .ixieen
years no will be admitted, who does rot bring
esmonai' Of good character and written assurance
from his parents, not TO furnish him with pocket none y:
nor will any one be suffered 10 remain who exercises
an injurious influence on his companions.
There will he two seni-annual vacations Of four
weeks each; commencing the 10 h Of June the
other on the 18th OF December. Boys whose parents
desire IT, remain al the Institution during tie re-
cess under The care OF Of the Principals without
any additional charge. puncual return on the first
day Of the term, will be Unlisted upon.
The School s TO be opened The Let day of May en-
suing. CHARLES BECK,
JOHN LEE WATSON
ADOLPHUS EUGENE WATSON.
PLctters are. TO be directed Chsrlet Beck or A.
u. Watson, Northampton, Mass. or J. H. Watson bus
ion and alter the lst OF April ncNt, 20 West Point
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