Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-19
Classical School.

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4 Albemarle, took place on Saturday, the
10th December. English Essays composed for
the occasion were read by James II. Minor, Al
benarle, and Walter l.. Bintord, Goochland AT
ter the examination, Prizes were awarded 10 the
following young gentlemen for standing most
frequently head IN their respective classes, du-
RIM the session.
English Composition, Ben amin J. Barbour,
Orange.
GREEk-lst class Euripides, )-Drury
Wood, Alhemarle, Morton Simms reading De
mosthenes, not competing, having read more
Greek
I'd class Xenophon,) James II.
Minor, AlbcmarIe.
LATlN-lst class Cicero. J Roman Anti
quities and Geography, and transatng English
into Latin, being included in this Class-James
II. Minor, Albemarle
q" I'd ctaSs-IIoface. Ancient Ge-
ogfaphy, included,) Edward Trent, Cumber-
land.
class-(VirgiI) Ancient &c
ography, ncuded,) George b. Brown, Abe
marie.
q" An class Casar,) Edward ].
Willis, Richmond.
:" 9Th class Cesar William
Wallace, King George.
Class writing TRANSACTIONS from Sallust COM
prised OF the LIST. I'd and Sd Glasses, James II
Minor. y lbemarle.
GEOMETRY-1s class Benjamin J
Barbour Orange.
I'd cl0Ss-WaItor L. Binford,
Gochland.
AhlTHNETlC-1$ a$s-Including also
questions in Natural Philosophy, solved by the
rules in the Cambridge Mechanics, Morton
5imms. AIbemarle.
i" I'd Cass--W alker Duke, Al
bemarle
" 3D. cIasS-AltXander Hamil.
ton Niche, AIbemarle,
USE or TIE TERRESTRIAL GLOBE.
LIST class enjamn j. Barbour, Orange,
2d cfaSS-Dabney II. Maury, Fredericksburg y
3d ciass-Alexander II. Niche Automatic.
Pfizes Tor good conduct and studiousness n
warded TO A. II. Niche IL Befeld Car
s'ehackleiord, Albemarle.
| Twill commence my School again on the Goth Of
January next, q the session will terminate on the
10th OF December following, with a vacation in
summer, from the goth Of June 10 the 2Oh July
The Text Books used, will, as far as prac.ica
Bile, be those used at the University. The tut
ton lee is $40 or the scholastic wear of ter
months, onehalf payable at the beginning of the
session, the other at the commencement of The
second term.
Richard Duke, Esq. the gentleman on whose
plantation the School - situated about miles
y T.. from Charlottesville will accommodate
Boarders, Board, Bedding, Washing. Fuel ant
Candies Included, at 100 dollars for 10 months
Mr. Duke has felt himself compelled to ras,
the prices over the rate of the last year. in con
sequence of the the high price of provisions
Dr. William Carr & Richard d. SimmS, Esq
Will also receive Boarders. Board &c. inclu
ded,) the former at 500, the latter at 500 io
l0monlhs.
The situation Of my School is eligible foi
youths on account OF the healthRess of the eli
mate being unsurpassed in thai respect by an,
IN the State and also on account OF Its beng n
? distance from aces OF dissipation. Month,
Circulars will be issued showing the advance
: ment and behaviour Of the Scholars. Notbjnc
will be refunded, except in cases of sickness.
| insert tie following testimonials for tn,
information OF parents and guardians, who
may wish to intrust their sons or wards to m,
care.
-" Having examined Mr.. George Give as tc
his knowledge OF the Greek and Latin Ian.
guagesl feel myself authorized 10 say that he i.
well acquainted with bothand capable from his
requirements to teach them successfully.
feel no hesitation IN commanding him as a
Teacher 10 the confidence of parents.
GESSNER HARRISON.
prot. Of ancient Languages.
N he University Of irginia
December lst, ISL"
At Mr.. Gives request have carefully ey.
| ~ /" 4h'i'p'i't'Ic, Algebra, lII9on0m
ery and Geometry, and regard him rs ouali-
ned 10 teach any OF these branches of Mathemat-
les to the extent commonly attained in the Sem
mares OF the country. and can therefore recon-
mend hun 10 the confidence of parents.
{. BONNYCASTIE.
Professor Of Mathematics
ttNlrERsrrY OF VIRGINIA.
Dec IL, 1885,
a. Letters directed to me. near Stony
Point, Albenarle, will be promptly attended 10
GEORGE Give.