Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-08-24

tober. Having commenced only on the Ist of Jsnua.
ry, AMI most OF the Pupils arriving different times
several weeks after, the subscriber found impractical
BILE 10 carry into operation his whole plan OF Instruc-
on-sone part OF his course was consequently post
poned until the next scholastic year; yet enough was
pursued fully to occupy the time of hs scholars wi h
such studies suited TO their ctive ages and
acquiremens-T obviae the numberl inconvenien-
ces arising from delay, it is earnestly recommended,
that the pupils who 10 return well those who
may enter for the first time, should come by the LIST
OF October, soon after, as practicable. No diff.
Guilty will then in forming all the requisite class
e nor will any scholar necessarily have TO study
more than the rest TO overtake such as have commenc
ed before him. This very discouraging and often hard
labor will always be saved by puncual attendance at
the opening oil the School. Applications TO fill vacan
cies, will be Immediately answered, il directed TO Lo-
reo, in Essex; and 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. Ii il also respectfully asked, that where
parents and guardians engage places, and afterwards
change their minds they will always appre the SUBJ
scrber.-The trouble to themselves, OF writing few
lines, will be very small compared with the nconveni-
TO him, of reservng places for scholars who
yer 10 come, although expected and refusing these pla
ces TO others who may really wish 10 enter.
As the exposition formerly given, OF the principles
upon which the Subscribers little Institution
Quoted, may probably be forgotten he will repeat it,
least substantially, that all the information which is
likely to be sought may be anticipated. He begs
leave there FORE TO state that moral and religious pIn
cipes not seetdrdn made the foundation and par
amount object of every thing which is taught-all clas
steal and scientific studies, although sedulousv inculcat
dnste pursuits In regard TO discipline, moral and
gious restraints, and mental suffering substituted
for corporal punishments many years, experience hav-
ing thoroughly convinced him that the latter may be
altogether abolished. But be this il may he is
alterably determined never long to RETAIN should it
ever be his misfortune TO receive any pupil who, by
the advocates OF the nOgging-sysem, is deemed
manageable without such deba.ng infections stripes
by the rod. The glory OF reforming such subjects, Ell
Their solely chiefly, by such means, he is perfectly
willing 10 renqui.h 10 others who may have stronger
faith in their generating power-being entirely salts
ned that child who cannot be governed by the senii-
ments OF religion OF honor, Of affection, influenced
by the love OF truth, wisdom, and virtue presents
of those utterly hopeless of moral disease for
which there are 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 ardu
Gus task which he has undertaken He has been try
ing them with his own, other children, for a period
not less than thirty years; having previously essayed
the common process, and has since cause,
for moment, to doubt their vast superiority all
others. If he fails in applying them il will certainly
be the fault OF the ,COTkmdn and OF his tOyIs Ma
ny, he well knows, deny their eficacy at least, with
out their favorite auXiliar s-Proiessors Birch and
Hickory But, fearless Of contradiction, he ventures to
assert that denals are the result of uneSamined,
Evolutionary opinorf-not any fair comparison trial
patiently made by themselves, for period long enough
TO determine with certainty and by their Oicn personal
experience, which best fix the principles of recti-
tude in the youthful bosom-he fear of such pain and
disgrace whipping can excite or the various nelec-
tua and moral appliances which readily find their
way to the youthful heart, aud by which alone, far
as depends Upon human effort, the understanding
] thoroughly
bued with knowledge and virtue. Should any think
that the subscriber has expressed his opinions with
becoming freedom, he pleads, in extenuaion, the all
absorbing interest o! the subject which, in fact, is
thing less, than the welfare and happiness OF millions
Both must be Sacrificed il the general system of edu-
cation be wrong while neither possibly be attained
unless that system be right.
The branches taught, are-English Grammar, the
the Arts OF Reading, Defamation and Composition
Geography, with the of the Globes-hiap Draw
ing, Penmanship and Book Keeping. Greek, Latin,
French, s. Mathematics in all its elementary branches.
! Moral Philosophy with the Evidence OF Christian.
! ily-Eements OF Natural Philosophy, General Histo-
ry and Bellies Letlres.
! Examinations will be quarterly, when Lectures will
be delivered on appropriate subjects. Annual Reports
will be sent TO Parents and Guardians, the following
head,:-Deporlmen 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 halt yearly
in advance, $3.50
Board for each pupil who remains during
August and September, the only vacation, S25
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.
All necessary Books and Stationary will be supplied
Tor Cash, at large discount from tail prices.
Il place contiguous to the School is prepared for most
OF those gymnasiic exercises lately Introduced from Ed
rope into the Schools of the Northern and Eastern
States, the best of improving bodily strength
activity and health. L4yhES III. G.4RyNETT.
Elm WoOd Essex County, Virginia. }
July 20, 1880 5 2I-w6w
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