Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-05-28

FENtlE undersigned proposes open school in the
Il neighhourhood of the University, to commences
on the rs Monday in September and terminate on tho
irst Monday in August with vacation of month i'm
the middle OF the session. The course of instruction
will embrace the ordinary branches of an English educa
uon''he Latin and Greek languages and Mathematics
TERMS.
For the English branches of education clone Sooner
session of 10 months.
For Ancient languages and Mathematics $40
The French language will be taught if required AT a
moderate extra charge.
The plan of instruction will be made to conform as
much as possible, with that pursued in the University
and with which the undersigned has made himself "a
miiar in the course of sev,ra years spent that insti-
uon but as that plan is only adopted those more adj
vsnced II may not be improper 10 present brief outline
oil me course he intends 10 pursue with beginners Tho
scholar who is commencing the study of the Latin Ian
guage Will OF course begin with the grammar but will
not be required TO overburden his mcInory with rules
and other matters which he possibly comprehend
and which often the of deep.rooted disgust
Tor the study OF the Ancient languages. He will bo
taught the decensions OF nouns adjectives and pro-
nouns, the conjugation OF verbs &c. cartly by commit
ing TO memory the examples in tho gramnar and part
y by writing of for himself numerous examples of other
words similar in their dcclension and coniugation
When he becomes familiar with these he may COM
mence reading, but instead Of those modern Latin au-
thors or transators which are commonly read a rood
classic author viii at once be put into his handCesars
commentaries Tor example, which viii be cguay easy
andninlieiy more improving Theteacher win here find
Unnecessary at first 10 read small portions of The a,
NOR, and explain in familiar manner, whatever he
thinks not beyond the capacity Of the scholar The
rules oil syutax VIII be explained and illustrated by nu-
hcrous examples, until they ndelbly impressed up
on his mcmory-and he will moi only be required 10 OH
serve these rules they course of his read
ing but VIII be exercised in constructing sentences ac
cordng TO them In this way he will form correct ideas
OF the nature of language, and finding that rule is no.
thing more than the expression of circumstances
IN which number of particular instances agree he
VIII gradually be enabled to form them himself and
VIII mus learn the first lesson of jidcious education
which is, tothink, to discriminate and to enquire.
A similar plan will be pursued in Greek-Instead of
testament, Il is mt
Greek, he will! commence the anabdsis of Xenophon
| strict attention will be paid TO the correct pron,,,-
Grafton OF these languages from the beginning which ia
oil much more Importance than most pei sohs imagine,
and is almost impossible TO be acquired after habits of
corrupt pronunciation are once formed.
Alter reading sufficient quantity of Xenophon and
Cesar he will read, if there be time, play or two of
EuIfpides, and parts of pirgH and Horace and will
then be taught the most common metres in Greek and
Latin prOSody.
While reading these and other authors he will be-
required TO make himself acquainted with the history of
the authors times, and will have his attention constant
~ directed to the information necessary full UNDER
standing of what he reads, whether relate 10 Histoy
GeogrGphy, hythofogy, or antiquities. Ancient Geo
graphy Will also be taught separately bv means M ,
text book-UTitfen trGnsiatons will be continually re-
CURED of him, both means of enabling him to un-
derstand better what he reads, of improving him i'm
hs own language.
in Mathematics the text books used will be Lacroix's
Arithmetic, and Algebra with numerous examples from
other books, Legendre's Geometry Lacoixs Trigono-
mery-and Gf any wish to continue the study Bon
charlats DIereniaI and Integral Calculus.
Arrangements will be made for the accommodation of
pupils from distance 1t is indeed contemplated to
establish regular boarding school, large and com
modious building between the University and Charlotes-
vie where the most approved modern system will be
introduced, and unremittcd attention be paid to the moral
and physical education of the pupil.-Shoud this plan
be determined upon the particulars will be commune
Gated to the public, in n future advertisement.
Persons DESTROYS Of entering students in this school
viii please make application early as possible Let
tiers addressed oA 5. Brockenbrough or the undersgn
ed at the University, will he attended TO-
HENRY TUTWILER Jr.
MIR. Henry Tutwer has attended the University of
Virginia for five years, during which time he has prad
ated in the schools of Ancient Languages Mathematics
Moral Philosophy & Political Economy, AMI is a Candi-
ddaIe for graduation at the end of the present session
in the schools of Natural Philosophy & Law
During The whole of his residence ut this institution
his department has been exemplary and his habits
OF study, capabity of receiving instruction and posi-
i've aainmens have been such obtain for him the
highest appreciation of the Professors and their warmcs
interest in his future success.
Mr.. Twwiler's qualifications entIe him to the sup
port of the Public in any sphere in which he may be
disposed to exert thcn
ROBLEY DUNGLESON,
Gilman Of The Fdcdfy Of the University Of "a
University, May q. 6-w6t
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