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

F1NHE undersigned proposes to open school in tho
"A neighbourhood of the University, to commence
on inc hrst Monday in September, and terminate on tho
ist monday in August with vacation of one month in
The middle OF the session. The course of Instruction
VIII embrace the ordinary branches of an English educa
uoh' he Laun and Greek languages and Mathematics.
TEAMS.
For the English branches of education alone $40 No,
session of 10 months
For Ancient languages and Mathematics, $40.
moderate extra charge
The plan of instruction will be made TO conform as
much as possible, with that pursued in the University
ana with which the undersigned has made himself "a
mar in the of several wears spent in that nsti
tuton but as that plan only adapted those more ad.
Vanced may not be improper to present brief outline
OF me course he intends 10 pursue with beginners The
scholar who is commencing the study of the Latin lam
guage will, OF course begin with the grammar but will
NOT De required TO overburden his memory with rules
and other matters which he cannot possibly comprebend
ana which often the of deep rooted disgust
Tor the study of the Ancient languages He will be
'augh' inc decien9ons OF nouns, adectves and pro-
nouns, the conjugation of verbs &c., partly by commit
hg 10 memory the examples in the grammar and part
iy by writing off for himself numerous examples of other
words similar in their decension and coniugation.
when he becomes familiar with these he NAV com.
mence reading, but instead of those modern Latin au-
thOrs or translaors which commonly read a GOOD
caSsc author VIII at once be put into his hand-Cesars
commentaries for example, which will be equally easy
INFINITELY more improving The teacher will here find
necessary, at first 10 read small portions of the au
NOR AMI explain in familiar manner, whatever he
thnks Is not beyond the capacity of the scholar. The
rules OF synax will he explained and illustrated by nu
nerous examples, until they ndeliby impressed up-
on ms memory-and he will not only be required OBJ
serve these rules as they in the of his read
ing but will be exercised i'm 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.
thlng more than the expression of circumstance
IN winch number OF particular instances agree, he
WI gradually be enabled TO form them for himself and
WIZ thus learn the first lesson of judicous education
which is, to think, TO discriminate and to enquire
similar plan will be pursued in Greek-Instead of
me Testament, which Gas is wen known) is not pure
Greek he will commence the .Ana6asis of Xenophon
strict attention will be paid TO the correct pronun-
cation OF these languages from the beginning which is
oil much more importance than most persons imagine
ana Is almost impossible TO be acquired after habits OF
corrupt pronunciation formed.
Alter reading sufficient quantity of Xenopion and
Cesar, he will read, if there be time, play or two of
St"fpides, and parts of Tirgil and Hordce.and will
Then be taught the most common metres in Greek and
Latin prOS0dy
While reading these and other authors he will DO
required TO make himself acquainted with the hisorvof
the authors times and will have his ion CONSTANT
~ directed TO the information necessary full UNDER
standing OF what he reads, whether it relate to Hstorv
GeogTGphy, dyth0iOgy, or antiquities. Ancient Geo
graphy will also be taught separately by means of a
text boo,criHe' transiafiOns will be continually re-
CURED OIL him. both as means of enabling him to UNI
dcrstand better what he reads, and OF improving him in
his own language.
In Mathematics, the text books used will be Lacrox's
Arithmetic, and Algebra with numerous examples from
other books, Legcndres Geomery Lacroix's Trigono-
metry--and Gf any wish TO continue the study Bon
charlats Diierentia 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
modlous building between the University and Charottes
vile, where the most approved modern system will be
introduced and unremed attention be paid TO the moral
and physical education of the pupi-Shoud this plan
be determined upon, the particulars will be commune
Gated to the public, in future advertise fnent.
Persons DESTROYS of entering students in this school,
VIII please make application early as possible Let
tiers addressed toA S. BrockenOug or the undersign-
ed at the University, will be attended to-
HENRY TUTWILER, Jr.
Mr.. Henry Tutwiler has attended the University OF
virginia for five years during which time he has erad-
ated In The schools of Ancient Languages Mathematics
Moral Philosophy s. Political Economy and is a Candi.
ddae for graduation the end of the present session
in the schools of Natural Philosophy & Law.
During The whole OF his residence at this institution
ms department has been most exemplary and his habits
OF study, capabiity of receiving instruction and posi-
1--WE attainmens have been such obtain for him the
highest appreciation OF the Professors their warmes
interest in his future success
Mr. Tutwiler's qualifications entitle him to the SUD-
port OF The Public in any sphere in which he may be
disposed to exert thea.
ROBLEY DUNGLESON,
Gilman IF he Faculty Of the University of pa.
University, May %. 6-w6t
HNENALE EDUCATION.-My daughter MARY E.