Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-05-20

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n dies Seminary at Prince Edward Court. house. vir
gws went into operation the frst Of January 1882
Ihe buildings devoted 10 this Object Sufficiently large
70 accommodate ahundred pupils; aud with little addition
should be necessary, they may be made
much larger number. They all in good STYLE and
convenient; aud the grounds adjoining them are in bjyh
state OF improve me MT and well sdao,i IN ,h. o s
location is in itself pleasant and derives many Additional
ADVANTAGES from its vicinity 10 other literary Institutions
It's suceny retired for the purposes of the school ami
Is believed TO be as healthy any In The United states
~ Is about one mile and hall from npden Sidney Col
SS;. an" -, village sufficiently large and compact
ciey oithe neghborbood moral, and efneJ
REGULAR COURSE
STUDIES OF THE FInsr Misunderstanding. wiring.
SPeiiing and Compositions AriIhinetic English Grammar
aud Geography commenced; Natural History and Ills
History OF the United States.
STUDIES OF THE SECOND YEAR.-Readinr Willing
Spelling aud Competition, English Grammar and Cros,s
ply continued; Rhetoric; Ancient and Modern History:
Natural Philosophy and Chemistry; Botany MneraIory
anu Geology; Algebra and Geometry comm. need
STUDIES OF THE THIRD YEAR.-Resdng, Writing.
spelling aud Compositions; Natural Theology; Algebra
sou, Io%e'1y nnsea Botany Mnsracgy and Geology
So"hueui intellectual Philosophy; Logic; Evidences OF
nony ~ '"'
all that desire it, in the Ancient and Modern
IN Music Painting and Drawings and weekly reca,iops
ia scripture History are heard from all the scholars
the whole course. Provisions are made for all
philosophical Apparatus and Cabinet OF Minerals-snJ
lectures are given TO the classes in Chemistry Natural
"usor"y; poahy ami Geology, by assistants well
The following are the principal books used in the diff
,efen' cssses- Young Ladies' Glass Book; worccsiers
Dicnonary; hiurray's and Browns English Grammar
Coibnrn's FIRST Lessons, and Smiths Arhmctic: Weed
bridges Large and Small Geography; websters History
OF ne Unied States; Portei's Rhetorical Reader; Trims.
meis atural History worcesers Elements of Ancient
and Modern History; Jones' Conversation on Natural Phi;
,osophy and Chemistry; Burrus Astronomy; Newman's
Rhetoric; CoIburn's Algebra; Walkers s(,eomr,rv
Hedges Logic; Lincoln aud Ea,ons Botany; BIsslae',
Conversaions on intellectual Philosophy; Abercron,e
Oh 'he Intellectual Powers; Psynes Elements OF Mental
Srie -.
History OF Literarure Ksmess Elements OF CTiiici M
Youihs Book Natural Theology, and Paey's do
r'ieys Moral Philosophy aud Evidences of Chrsiapty
and the Bible Any of the above books can be had at
Book Store in the ncighhorhood
is left optional with the Parents and Guardians of the
scholars TO decide whether the is to be pu
sued or not; and those who pursue regular course and
pass satisfactory examination its close and give evil
dence OF being well grounded in the branches that con
u'e thorough English Education, will receive festo
nfGI 10 that effect.
long spend the above course by those who do mo,
enter the School at advanced sandinp aud il would
pooso De necessary Tor those under The age IL years
to spend longer time.
ENLARGED COURSE.
the regular course more enlarged course is added
~ IS matter ct common complaint, tina, those who have
enjoyed TIE advantages OF the most thorough systems Of
Instruction IN our public institutions, are generally def
Gent IN knowledge Of History and Polite Literature he
cause IN these institutions those branches TO any
great extent made part Of established course IL IL
our design, IN the present case, in some measure 10 o
ply such de ciences, by course OF Reading
and Criticism connected with those branches Some M
the more important studies in the regular course will also
be continued. 49, 49,
TERMS AND VAcATIoNs-The scholastic wear COM
Pfses ten months. The vacations of a month each. will
come IN May aud Ocioer only. and the two terms will
comprise the intervening months There will be public
examination at the close Of each term
EXPENSES.
Board and TuiiieD, in all branches, for wear of
ten months SIas m
Board and Tuition in English branches only. 100 90
Ten dollars will cover all contingent expenses
10 Day Scholars tor Tuition in Music, 30 90
~, -, rnsnghages' 20 90
~, -, r"pn'ng ana Drawing Is 90
In English Branches o. M
for "ie use oil me ilano. about 3 90
Board IN genteel families in the neighborhood can be
mad on the most reasonable terms.
The next term will commence on tho first of June
scholars may enter the school any eriod in the term
and VIII be charged from such time according to the
ABOVE rates But no deduction will be made after en-.
trance Tor absence for that term, except case of sick
ness; and II is desirable that the pay for the term should BIO
In advance.
The Institution is entirely under the direction of the
subscriber and Mrs. f. Root aided by four Assistant
learners oil distinguished character and great
There are other Assistants also employed TO aid in The
less Important business OF the School, besides the lectures
on Chemistry, &c. The department OF Music is furnish
ed with four Piano Fores, for the constant use of the
Nusc Scholars; and the English department with all ne
cessary apparatus Of Maps, Globes, &c.
K. ROOT JR., Principal
i'"oe E"""'n' va, may Isl, 1884. At