Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-08-03

twenty dollars per session, in advance, before
hey can be admitted INTO any OF lbe classes Of the
Academy. Being 90 the possession Of he names
Ii all nonresident scholars, We shall observe
iha, this rule Is ngidly enforced. We are yeD
well satisfied, that the protection now aiioid-
ed 20 the buildings, and our determination 10
keep them exclusively for school purposes, will
10 great extent, prevent the necessity Of any re
pairs for some years to come, consequently al
ihe funds will be appropriated exclusively for the
purposes Of education.
The present income Of the institution arising
from the leases Of the lots Is five thousand one
hundred and lhmty dollars and seventy FIVE cents.
This is exclusive Of the leases Of some forfeited
OTIS which are yet unsold, aud these leases by the
best estimate that can be made when the lots are
sold Will not exceed four hundred dollars more
han at present. which will make tho available ~
come about FIVE thousand five hundred dollars;
Out Of this will have to be paid 10 the six nstruc-
tors Of the institution their yearly salary amount
ing TO four thousand nine hundred dollars Ihel
other incidental expenses Of wood, printing, &c.
wall amount to more than the balance IN the uca
sury Of the nsiiiulion-besides this. there is an
old debt now existing Of abou, Twelve hundred
dollars which must be discharged by the conIibu-
lions in the way Of Tax Of three dollars 10 be le-
wed on each scholar whose parents are able to
bay such contributions. This we must require
hl the next session, but we wish II distinctly I'M
derstood that - not our intention 10 prevent a.
ny scholar from enjoying all the benefits of the
school who are unable % pay this small amount.
We have elected as principal Of the male depart
meDi, Mr.. james i. II oskins and McssFs J
Woodvillo Payne and j. II. Tracy, assistant
teachers. In the Female Department, Miss C.l
Alathleson MS principal, and Mrs. Jordan audi
Mrs. Lakewood as assistant teachers.
AS The TTeasurer's report could exhibit the col /
lection and disbursement of only small roron|
OF the funds Of the institution, we have though, ii
best TO defer It's presentation to the public until the
FIRST Of next January, when We intend TO make
another semi annual report. The institution is ~
want Of more facilities for the purpose of a1or.
ding thorough English Education, such US
room for tho Philosophical Department. which
could be built for six hundred dollars, and the
chemical and Philosophical apparatus should be
Increased; Library should also be formed for the
use OF tho scholars exclusively. Respecting
these wants, especially tho two last, as they
should be gradually added, we feel unwilling 10
DIMINISH tho number Of teachers TO obtain
hem, and think they are such as should attract
the attention Of ourpubIc spirited citizens, whose
private mun'icenco has always been ready for
any public benefit.
~ conclusion, tho Trustees beg leave TO state
That they feel an entire confidence that this Inst
tuition can be made one Of the best in this sec
lion OF tho country. Having D, the present time
three hundred scholars. which will gradually from
year to year increase in number. il is calculated to
exert strong 4 powerful influence upon the future
character oil our city and the ncighborhood. With
his view we nre satisfied that ho ci'ioo"s or d,
township must FEEL al abiding interest in lis sue
cess, az will freely lend Their aid to assist us in
,"~@Ing II an institution that shall be inferior 10
|none' TO tho accomplishment of which we shall
|spare no pains.
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