The Pearl River banner. (Monticello, Miss.) 1837-18??, 1838-01-27
j. :. COLLINS, :.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
LEXINGTON
Holmes County, Mississippi.
Sept 80 lS37,--ly.
MON ilCELLO ACADEMY.

Aius'ees " ms institution, feel gratifed,
IN oeing enanled 70 inform its friends and the
public generally, that the build NO for the acco,n.
mediation of Teachers an Pupils, is neat, con-
pleted, and will be opened for the reception Of Stu
dents on the first Of January next. 1t is large
and handsome edijce OF TWO stories, commanding
abeauiiful prospect of the town and oeighborhood.
The upper room viii be Appropriated 70 the f..
male department, the lower 10 the male. 1t is
spacious and airy, and will be furnished with every
accomlnoda ion to promote the education of youth.
The location Of this institution, is In Monticello.
on fean River in the county OF Lawrence, A
town celebrated for its salubrity and health. Ita
bounds with never failing springs of the purest wa
ter. Parents therefore, regarding the health of
their children, can no where promise themselves
more fattering hopes Of its continuance than al
this Academy.
The institution will be unde, the sepermien-f
dence of the Rev. A. R. GRAVES, gentleman
talent and experience. The following Honorable
and Rev gentlemen are referred TO, as having
recommended Mr.. Graves to the Trustees, as a
man OF unblemlshed character, ripe scholar and
skilful teacher.
The Rev. jeremiah Chamberlain d, ID. Presi.
dent of Oakland College.
Rev. Benjamin Chose A. M. of Adams county.
Rev. Benjamin Shaw A. NJ. of Woodsille Viii
kinson county.
Rev. A. 3. Lawrence A. NJ. Editor Of the New
Orleans Observer.
Hon. John Henderson ofHancock county.
Hon. c. +. Smith Of Woodvle Wilkinson
county.
The female department VIII be under the care e.
management Of Miss SorIIiA loYcr, lady who
enjoys the well earned reputation of qualified
anu successful instructress. she has for the las,
four years been the principal teacher OF the Fee
male Seminary at Port Gibson.
Spelling aud Rss'liss per noaia M $500
Writing, Molern Geography, common
Arithmetic and English Grammar per
month 300
Ancient Geography, Ancient and
Modern History, Political Economy,
Constitution of the United States, Ma M
tural, Moral aud Intellectual Philoso- n
ply, Logic and Rhetoric per month $500
L1iin and Greek languages, Mathe-
matte !, Astronomy, Chemistry Geology,
Miner alogv aud Botany per mon., $500
French, Music AMI Drawing at the usual rates,
extra.
Weekly exercises in composition for all Of suf-
6ccnt age, and also in defamation FIR the male
pupils.
An extensive set Of Apparatus is procured. suil-
Gent for illustrating the more difficult parts OF Geo
graphy, Mathematics and Astronomy, an for the
performance of all the more instructive al intcres
ting experiments Of Chemistry and Natural Phil
osophy.
Board, including lodging, washing, light and
fuel can be had in private families for ten or
twelve dollars per month.
Mr.. Graves will himself board those pupils whose
parents or guardians wish to place them under his
particular care, not only during Academical hours
but those Of nlermission; for the duty OF Preeep-
tor is not discharged by merely imp rtng intellect
ual instruction, but extends to the cultivation and
improvement of the manners and morals of those
entrusted to his charge.
The amount for boarding and tuition, except for
books and tha, which is called "extran in the rates
will he $4,000 per year.
There will be but one vacation in the year in !
addition to the usual holidays and festivals. This
vacation will he of one month, ending On the third
"Wednesday Of September. The regular com
of the Academic year, will therefore
be the Thursday following that third Wednesday
1t is veryl esirable, that as m1ny as possible OF
the children whose parents or guartiians arc
disposed to send to the Academy for. ne coming
season, should be present at the, a L,eement.
that the best classification ofthe = 4 be at
once effected. MIX ~
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