Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-05

CLASSICAL. sCHOOIa--TLe Examination Of my
~ School took place Thursday, the 18th DeceIn-
ber Aler the examination, English Essays written
for the occasion, read by the Following young gen
Michael Wallace, aud Drury Wood Przcs were then
awarded to The following young gentlemen for indus
Try and proficiency in their respective Glasses during
EscLisu CoMrosIriox-.ist prize divided between d.
Johnson Barbour, Of Orange, and r. vauboe Cooke of
Powhatan; I'd, Michael Wallace, King George.
GRKrK-ls, Glass, Thomas Walker, Albc,narle I'd
Glass, Dtury Wood Albemarle I'd Class, Hudson Carr
LArlS-Ist Glass, Morton Simms Albemare 2d
Class b. Johnson Barbour, Orange; Sd Glass, Hudson
Carr, Nelson; 4ih Class John Jones. Charlotlesvillc
9th Class Maicellus Mckenzie, University of va. For
Powhaian
ARirnaErIc--Ar thmctc and Natural Philosophy.
George Bocton, Madison I'd Glass Arithmetic, Walker
versity
GEocRApnr USE OF THE GLoBrs-ist Class,
Powliaian
GEoNErRY-B johnson Barbour Orange
For general propriety of conduct and studoasness r.
Ivanhoc Cooke, Powhatan
W My School will commence again on the 10Th Janu
aryncxt ana terminate on the 18th December follow
ing with vacation of the month of July There will
be taught the Latin and Greek languages with the &C.
ography and Antiquities of each Mathematics includ
ing Geometry, Plane and Spherical Trigonoietry and
Nensuration- Natural philosophy, Arithmetic and Age-
bra Geography, and the Of the Gobcs-EnpIIsh
Compositions subjects treated of by writers on Mo-
raj Philosophy, and read from the of some moral
writer to the boys and also subjects chosen by the
boys themselves There is public examination at the
end OF each session offs months, when prizes award
cd To those who disting themselves their respec-
tive classes Monthly circulars are issued TO parents or
guardians, shelving the progress and behaviour of the
scholars The tuition fee for the scholastic year Of 10
months Is $40 one hall payable in advance at the
mencement of each session.
Mr. Vincent, native of France, approved teacher
OF French, will attend at school three times week. and
give lessons at 4 moderate price.
In the event of any scholar being suspended or dis
missed Tor improper conduct or leaving school before
the end OF the session. deduction will be made. The
location OF my school is very favorablebcng in quar-
ter moi exceeded for healthncss any where in Virginia
eight miles N h. from Charlottesville, in very re-
spectacle neighboTheod at distance from Cross Roads
places OF dissipation which might tend to distract the
attention. or njnre the morals of scholars. Richard
Duke, ESQ., the gentleman on whose plantation The
school is situated, will accommodate boarders al 500 for
INC scholastic year This includes expenses Tor
bedding, board washing, fuel and candles Boarding,
&c can also be obtained in other very respectable fami
lies IN the neighborhood atrom $75 TO 500 An early
application is desirable the school may be filled up
Tie number being limited For the satisfaction of pa
rents insert the following certificate from gentleman
well known in the State:
BARBouRsviLIE, Dec II. 1885.
Mr. George Give has tau ght in this ncighbohood for
two years He brought with him the most atterng tes
umonials of his attanments and of his moral worth
was glad to profit OF his qualifications by sending my son
to him. My expectations have been more than realized
lie has The very valuable quality of inspiring emulation
profitable direction furnish this testimonial from grati
tude for the great benefit he has conferred my SON
ana Tor the further purpose of giving information pa
schools In the commonwealth.
JAMES BARBOUR
Communications addressed 10 me- near Stonev Point
Aibemarle, will be promptly attended to-
Dec. %. [70-w4wj GEORGE Give
EDATRlCK HENRY ACADEMY subscrbor.
IL entertaining feelings of the deepest interest for the
continued prosperity of the Patrick Henry Academy
and observing with pride and delight its increasing pa
ronage has at the instance of the Trustees associated
with himself in the management of the Academy the
Rev. William Perkins The exalted character for intel
gence and piey which MIR Perkins bears and his quail
hcatons as scholar, added to his experience Teach
er,w give to the Academy Advantages which has en-
oyed at no previous period and every pupil
IN all he branches oil education, equal attention and in
suncuon. JOS. L. GODFREY.
The subscribers having associated themselves in the
management of the Patrick Henry Academy, announce
to the public the the exercises of the
next year. the 18th January, 1896
The course of instruction in the ancient LANGUAGES
together with the sciences, is extensive any ST.
iniar school In the State The subscribers pledge them
selves that no pains will be spared render the pupil
entirely familiar with any branch of education which
languages, and the sciences ancient history geogra
ply viii be strictly atendedto Adams and Potter are
the text books in Roman and Greek antiquities
The first principles ofeducation generally neglected
IN our schools, (wrng and arithmeic) will, in
The extensive and suitable arrangements of the AGA
DENY Tor the purposes of study too well known to
require any remark And the public are eenerallv nc
qna'ned with its other peculiar and rarely surpassed
advantages.
Arrangements making 10 furnish the Acade
my with general collection of the oies and mot ~;
proved maps, and also pair of globes The foundation
Tor library also laid by furnishing the Academy with
books Tor general reference; with all the commentators
upon the ancient languages and the excons and die
onaries the prices of which, generally our you,
of the use of them.
The regular examination will commence at the exu
ration OF each session, and be conducted so as to attest
tine proficiency of the, school.
Extensive arrangements have been made through the
lies ''e ia'"i-
. boarding. including washing lodging candles and
hrewood per session Olive months ..... e.3O M
lmtIon-Ancient Languages and the Sciences 10 so
English, .........................I 10 90
JOS. p. GODFREY
m WILLIAM PERKINS Jr
Inc subscriber will be prepared to accommodate board
eIs IN ms family, and will regularly enlarge his esta
Dlishnent Tor their future accommodation
m WILLIAM PERKINS Jr
ne Trustees, whose duty was made at the establish
meht OF the Patrick Henry Academy to attend 10 the
execution OF all the rules and regulations for the oovern
meht oil the Institution, and t. he present at the pnbI;c
examinations, WILL in every instance PROMPTLY attend r.,
qure. THE ,rp TTSsr n ny re-
Dec. TO- ~ rs
Bp APPAHANNOCKA ACADEMY This Institution
V Will be opened the ensuing year on the 18Th of Ja
huaTy next under the charge Of MIR John G. Lawrence
as frincIpal, and Mr. Oliver White as First Assistant
leacber the same gentlemen who have for several wears
continued to give such satisfaction the Board of Trus
tees that 1t has unhesatingy reelected them for an
otner year AS soon as 6fly scholars are entered a
third teacher viii be associated with them according t
the established rules of this Academy The scholastic