Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-03-19
EEICHLAND SCHOOL We have united Ia

81 U lCHLAND SCHOOL We have united for
u IL the purpose Of establishing and conducting an
institution Tor the liberal education of bows and from,
the advantages which able offer hone TO de-
serve the confidence OF parents. One Of number
native oil Germsny, from the circumstance of havnp
received bis education in that country, and Of having
been Professor in the University of Bale in Syitzer
land, is iamliarly acquainted with the German mode
OF instruction; the others are graduates Of HavarJ
University, and AL OF us have been for long time en-
gagged in the business Of educ cation In the school of
found Hin, Northampton, and other scminaries of
New England. We shall endeavor 10 unite the adj
va1ages OF these schools with such improyemc \.
experience and reflection have suggested aud no rain.
will be spared to give to pupil. thorough intel.
lt .ual, moral, and physical education.
The school is 10 be established at Phipstown Put
nam county, New York, on the east eide of the Hud-
SON. directly opposite West Point. The situation is
heaIhy easy oil access at conve nient distance from
the city OF New York, and in the midst of the beauu
ful scenery Of the Highlands.
The subjects of instruction will be adapted TO gencr-
al or commercial pursuits, and 10 a classical course
The instruction necessary prepare the puuil. for the
pursuits OF practical lfc will fit them for the Counting
Room; and the classical studies will be either pursued
TO such point as to enal. the scholar TO enter any
the classes OF our colleges, continued, at the plea
sure e the parents, until competent knowledge of
me ancient languages, and other branches of eolleg
ale course shall have been acquired.
The studies common TO all the scholars are Reading
writing Drawing, Grammar, Rhetoric, Elocuuon, An
Gent and Modern History particularly that o: the u
states, Geography, Mahe mates and Natural Philo.o-
ply; this last branch is to be taught by means of lee
lures as well as Relations Those studies peculiar 10
we commercial DIVISION, Book Ike epng, thOrOuph
practical knowledge OF the forms and business of the
Counting Room, ard the French. German and Spanish
Languages: peculiar TO the classical division he the
ancient languages, in connection with the auxiliary
branches OF Roman and Grecan antiquities, MythoIo
gy, and Ancient Geography and il Circumstance. per-
mil one or several OF the modern languages
Religious instruction, a ans Of forming the
character and the best foundation of sound morals
our opinion Of the greatest importance we are finn
ly convinced OF the possibility Of ncuicatig all the es
senal principles OF Christianity, intcsded to regulate
he net of man G,L
himself, without imparng the tenets OF a particular
denominations; and such is the religious instruction
which we shall endesvo 10 With respect
10 noras and manners, II Is expected, that be sides
strict but parental discipline, and the alton CT mo-
raj principles, the constant presence Of the families
the Instructor, will tend TO mpart those sentiment
ana manners, which dsting uish the true gentleman
The physical powers ef The pupils will de oped
oy systematic instruction in Gymnasticks, and by
games calculated 10 exercise personal strength and
activity both al which have the most saiutary ilu.
enee on body and mind, If conducted judiciously
The supervision OF the boys will be constant, and
none will be permitted to leave the bounds which are
extensive, without the permission Of OF the In
strnctcrs.
The terms per annum will be three hundred dolls or
sou Tor pupils under nine years, payable semi aDnu-
ally in advance. This SUN will include all charges
except those for clothing, books, stationary
and bedding.
| Boys will be received at any age under sixteen
years no 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 remain, who exerci.es
| an injurious influence on his companions.
There will be two semi-snnual vacations Of four
weeks each; one commencing the 18th OF June, the
other on the 18th Of December. Boys whose parent.
desire it, can remain at the Institution during the re.
ce, under the care OF OF The Principals, without
any additional charge. punctual return on tbs first
day Of the term, will be insisted u5on.
The School is to he opened the LIST day of May en-
| suing. CHARLES BECK,
| JOHN LEE WATSON
| ADOLPHUS EUGENE WATSON.
UJLetters are TO be.drected to Charles Beck or A.
f Watson, Northampton, Mass. or J. l.. Wstson, Boz
ton, and after the LIST of April next to West Point N
! York.
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