Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-11-10
CLASSICAL SCHOOL.

PROPOSE to establish, ne5r Mr.. Dabney Poin-
L dexter. Oh the Forest Road, about mile. n
bove Lynehhurg. classical SCHOOL,. Tor
the education OF both males and females assisted.
IN the female department. by my daughter. Nirgi.
MIA Ann Shetoni who has been at the Bedford Fe-
male Seminary, Tor two aud hall years past.
we will t,ach the Latin i,SGrAar, Ito tire fe-
males. ~ well a- maes.) THroRr and PBAcTirAL
[ 81 of English GRAMMAR IoMPosiTIos RHIT-
uHio. TIM AR or RraDisa, with strict regard
10 foa.s emphasis pauses. cndeacr and the Furious
noduiations Of the roos all o1 which calc uated
10 give to the READER and 10 the SPrskER 81
rEKIoRITF over the generality ni men not one, IN
hundred OF whoin. (by and Iargo.) eau read well
ELocurios and GESTURE GEoGR.rnY PESn.s-
SUR PpscruaTIoS; AHIrnMErIc IiIsToRf !;
NATuH.L aud Moral PnILosoPHY CHIaIsTKY I;
and the com pounding and derivation OF English words
from Their original sources. Capt. Hawkins has a
very superior and well toued Piano If the number
OF those Wishing learn Music will justify the ex-
pense. an arrangement will be made with superior
teacher 10 attend one day In each week, and give
lessons that Instrument. When necessary,
Capt Hawkins will convey his boarders To and from
the School Mr. PoindeStef Mr. Norman. Mr..
Crenshaw, Dr. FLOYD, and Others will take bnarders,
the most moderate terms, IN order to encourage
the School.
To possess knowledge, is one thing the faculty
OF u1partpg it with facility, to others, ID another;
aud Is a natural giH, OF but few Owing TO some
meihod which, fiatter myself, | possess OF comnu-
nieang Instruction, b, oral explanations, and Illus
iratons tending 10 render study SIMPLE, easy aud
interesting, think teach the Latin and English
Grammar ia less time than is usual either separate
w. or both conlunctly and simultaneously which
is the best and most advisable course. Bad reading,
bad pronunciation, and the habtual use oil incorrect
language. can be corrected in short time, aud will
receive particular attention. My mode of iustruc
ton. founded upon experience, mature reflection,
aud fundamental philosophical principles can be bet
ter demonstrated by practical test than explained
by concise advertisement. feel confident OF my
ability to give satisfaction to those who may con
llde their children to my instruction, and pledge my
self spare pans to accomplish that object
Some girls ~ well as boys, are now engaged TO com
msncc a Latin class. | intend TO show what they
do IN the first session, at the close of which, and
of every other, there will DO public examination.
Department towards the pupils, will be mild and
parental whilst proper discipline will be resoIutely
and firmly maintaned.--Reierence TO the Rev. n.
II. Cobbs. Capts. Hawkins, odin &. Clay, and
Pondcxter. DR.. Floyd. Maj Isaac Otey &c, to
Post Office. care Of my son. X. B. Shelton. The
School will be commenced on the 2Oh instant, as
is desrcd by some, others commence 10 January
My terms, for tho scholastic year of 10 months,
vii be
For Latin, s25 90
English Grammar, &c, 20 90
Reading, Writing, Geography, Or Arilh.
mctc, IS 90
Orthography, Reading and Writing, II 90
WILLIAM SHELTON.
Nov. , wis