Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-07-27
vUVHE ELM-.wooD sCHoOL.-wil close on the

ITUNHE ELM--WOOD SCHOOL-Will close on the
h last day OF July, add cpsn again the ls Of Oc-
tober. Having commenced only on the Let Of Janua-
ry, and most Of the Pupils arriving at different times
several weeks alter the subscriber found il
BILE to carry into operation his whole plan OF ns,ruc-
tion-some part OF his course consequently post
poned, until the next scholastic year, yet enough was
pursued, fully TO occupy the time Of his scholars with
such studies suited their ayes and
acquire obviae the nuinberless
ces arising from delay it s earnestly recomme nded
that the pupils who are 10 return well those who
may enter tor the rst time, should BY the Is,
Of October or as soon after, as practicable No dill
Guilty will then occur in forming all the requisite class
es; nor will any one scholar, necessarily have to study
more than the rest, 10 overske such have commenc
ed befoe him. This very dscouraeing and oite hard
labor will always be saved by punctual attendance at
the opening Of the School, Applications to fill vacan-
cies, W. be Immediately answered if directed to Lo.
retc, 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 IL also respectfully asked that where
parents and guardians engage places, and afterwards
change their minds, they will always apprise the sub
scriberThe. trouble to themselves. OF writing few
lines, will be very small compared with the inconve nj
ence to him, OF reservng places for scholars who
YER to although expected and refusing these pla-
ces to others who may really wish 10 enter
As the exposition formerly sgiven, of the piincples
upon which the Subscribers little Institution is con.
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 therefore, TO state, that moral and religious prin-
cple not sectdrian, made the foundation and par
amount object Of every thing which taught-al
steal and scientific studies, although sedulousv
ed, being continually represented as entirely subor-
dnate pursuits. In regard 10 discipline moral and re-
ligous restraints, and mental suffering substituted
for corporal punishment many years, experience hav-
ing thoroughly convinced him that the latter may be
altogether abolished. But be this as il nav he Is IN.
aterably determined never long to retain, should il
ever be his misfortune TO receive pupil who, by
the advocates Of the floggng.sysem. is deemed un
manageable without such deba.ing inlctions stripes
by the rod The glory Of reforming such subjects. eli.
enIoI Jirffg
willing to relinqui'h TO others who may have sror ger
faith in their regenera,ing powerbene entirely salts
fed that child who cannot be governed by The sen,i-
mens OF religion, OF honor, OF affection, nuenc
by the love OF truth, wisdom, and virtue,
OF those utterly hopeless of moral disease for
which there ere 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 srdu
Gus task which he has undertaken. lie has been try
ing them with his own, or other children, for period
not less than thirty years; having previously essayed
the common process. and has never since cause,
for a moment TO doubt their vast superiority over all
others II he fails in applying them, it will certainly
be the fault oil the cornadn and not OF his Tools Ma
ny, he well knows, deny their efficacy; at least with
out their favorite auxari, s-Psofessors Birch and
Hickory But fearless Of contradiction, he ventures
assert that such denais the result of xamned
tradtionary opnion-not any fair comparison trial.
patiently made by themselves for period long enough
TO determine with certainty and by their otpn personal
experience which best fix the principles of recti-
tude in the youthful bosom-the fear of such pain aud
disgrace whipping excite; the various intelec-
tuai ana moral appliances winch so readily md their
way to the youthful heart, and by which alone far
as depends upon human effort the understanding can
be efectuay trained enlightened, and thoroughy i'm
bued with knowledge and virtue. Should any think
that the subscriber has expressed his opinions with
becoming freedom, he pleads, in exenuation the all
absorbing interest of the subject; which, in fact no
thing less than the welfare and happiness of millions
Both must be sacrificed if the general system of edu-
cation be wrong while neither possibly be attained
unless that system he right.
The branches taught, are-English Grammar the
Reading. Defamation sit
Geography, with the of the Gobes-hIap- Draw
ing, Penmanship and Book X eeping. Greek, Latin
French, and Mathematics in all its elementary bran
ches.
Moral Philosophy. with the Evidence of Christian.
iy-Elements OF Natural Philosophy, General Hiso-
ry and Bellies Lettres.
Examinations will be quarterly, when Lectures will
be delivered appropriate subjects Annual Reports
will be sent TO Parents and Guardians, the following
hesds-Deportment, 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 payabls half 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 6om the time of entrance.
All necessary Books and Stationary will be supplied
for Cash, at large discount from retail prices.
place contiguous to the School is prepared for most
OF those gymnastic exercises lately introduced from Eu
rope into the Schools of the Northern and Eastern
States as the best means of improving bodily strength
activity and health.
LINES M .GaRyvETT.
Elm Wood, Essex County. Virginia.
July 90 1880. 21-6w
NHRS. ELIZABETH MILLS As YOU are not am
I'VE inhabant of the Commonwe ah of VIRGINIA