Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-04-06

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~ IL the purpose of establishing and conducting ar
institution for the liberal education Of boys and from
he advantages which we able offer, hope TO de
serve the confidence oil parents. One Of number
na"ve OF Germany from the circumstance of having
received bis education in that country and of havipo
been Professor in the Unve .iy of Bale In Syytzer
'sna IL fa,miiarly acquainted with the German mode
OF instructions; the others are graduates of Havar.
University. and all of us haze been for long time en-
gagged in the business of education in the school Of
Found Hill, Northampton, AMI other seminaries OF
view England. We shall endeavor to unite the adj
Vao'aSes oil these schools with such improvement a.
experience and reflection have suggested and no pain.
WIN De spared to give TO our pupils thorough intel.
ee,na'' moral, and physical edncation.
LIE school is 10 be established at Philpstoyyn Put.
nam county, New York, on the east eide Of the Hud-
son, directly opposite West Point The situation is
neany cay Of access, at convenient distance from
me city OF New York, and in the midst Of the besu,i.
fdl scenery Of the Highlands
The subjects Of instruction will be adapted to gencr.
alor commercial pursuits, and 10 classical course
me instruction necessary to prepare the pupil. for the
pursuits OF practical life, will fit them for the Counting
Room; and the classical studies will be either
to such point as TO ena5l. the scholar to enter any o.
the classes OF our colleges continued, at the
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 TO all the scholars are
Writing, Drawing, Grammar, Rhetoric, Elocu,ion An.
Gent and Modern History particularly that o. the U
States, Geography, Mathematics and Natural Pbi!o.o.
ply; hs last brane5 is TO be taught by of lee
lures as well as Rotations Those studies peculiar &c
the commercial division Book eeping, thorough
practical knowledge of the forms and bushes. of the
Counting Room, aNd the French, German aud Spanish
languages: peculiar TO the classical DIVISION II lie tn.
ancient languages, in come xon with the auxilia,,
branches OF Roman aud Grcoian antiquities, Mytholo
gy AMI Ancient Geography, and il circumstance. per
nit, enc or several OF the modern lar guag.s
Religious instruction., means Of forming the
character aud the 5es foundation of sound morals in
our opinion OF the greatest importance we are III m
W convinced oil the possibility ct nculcairg all the
sential principles Of Christianity tel ded TO regulate
the conduct OF man towards Cod his fellow men ana
himself, without imparng Il c ienets of particula,
denominations; and such 10 the religious instruction
which we shall endeavor 10 Communicate With respec
TO morals and manners il is expected, that besides d
strict but parental discipline and the ncuc alton Of mo-
raj principles the constant presence OF the families oil
the lnst uciers, will tend TO impar those sentiments
and manners, which distinguish the true gentleman.
The physical powers Of the pupils, will he de loped
by systematic instruction in Gymnas,icks and by
games calculated to exercise personal strength aud
activity, toh If which have the most salutary infiu.
encc oil body and mind, If conducted judicously.
The supervision OF the boys will be constant, and
none will be permitted leave the bounds which are
extensive, without the permission of Of the In
structers.
The terms per annum will be three hundred dolls OF
$3.50 Tor pupils under nine years. payable semi aunu-
ally IN advance. This will include all chare es
except those for clothing books, stationary,
and bedding.
Boys will be received at any age under .ixteer
years : no one will be admitted, who does not bring
testimonials OF good character aud written as.uranc,
from his parents not 10 furnish him with poke. none
nor will any one be suffered 10 remain, who exercise
| an Injurious influence on his companions.
There viii be two semi-annuaI vacations of fou
week. each, commencing OH the 10 h of June tn,
other on the 18th of December. Boys whose paren,
desire it, remain at the institution during the re
cess, under the care OF OF the Principals wi III
any additional charge. punctuai return OH the frs
day of the term, will be in.isted upon.
The School is to be opened on The LIST day of May en-
suing. CHARLES BECK,
JOHN LEE WATSON,
ADOLPHUS EUGENE WATSON,
GJLetters are to be directed to Charles Beck Or
T. Watson, Northampton, Mass or J. L. Watson Bo,
ton, and after the LIST Of April next. 10 West Point
York. March s. lO5-w2m