Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-27
Nov. 10

have established the County
Ia Of James City, about 70 miles from williamsburg and
one of the main stage road Male and Female
Seminary, which beg leave 10 invite the attention Of tie
public.
for lis hcathnes a. lis inhabitants are remarkable for their
moral habits
The session Of this school will consist Of ten months
the first OF January and terminating the 18th Of Deem
bealowns the month Of August, and half Of July for
cation -
D. Pryor and such other teachers he associate with him.
The subjects to be taught Spelling, Reading, Writing
Rhetoric Logic, intellectual and Moral Philosophy Political
Geometry gunoncy, Mensusation Surveying and the Greek
The teacher las all The instruments requisite for nsc,inr his
Philosophical Apparatus sufficiently extensive fur illustrating
wish it, he will also furnish pupils upon The most reasonable
with all the books and stationary which they require
Medical attendance will be only $3.50 payable ,emannusy in
advance. II pupil enter the school the
session. will be rhargeabe with expenses whole
so whether attend if after the shall have
Commended only from the time Of the end
sion.
have made arrangements 10 accommodate, in manner
which think give public about ffv
bourde and enlarge establishment as may become ne.
cessar. The female pupils will live in the house my
require The pupils win reside separate lot, with the
teacher and will be a, all times under his and direction
To tlse who unacquanted with the qualifications Of M
Pryor. instructor YOUTH be proper that he
graduate Ct William aud Mary coi.ge has been engaged
part which time he has been the principal teacher the
Hampton Academy and that under his Administrations that nst-
has acquired reputation, abroad which enjoyed
Mr. ro has now voluntarily resigned the situation wisl he held
Hampton Academy totake charge ofhs Seminary leaving
the Academy in high state Of prosperity and his patrons and
thought advisable notice testimonials Of
qualifications given Mr. Pryor by the faculty of William and Mary,
in Hampton his patrons are too numerous for pub
"N'''' ''''>'' JOHN T. sEaIPLE
James City County, Nov. %, 1889.
William and Mar College 3st Dec 1889
We take pleasure The notice cf the public
respects deserving their favorable opnion the my
At Hampton in Elizabeth City County, under the supcrinendance
Of MIR. c. J. d. Pryor, graduate Of this Institution.
From the intimate personal acquaintance Of Of with
the high character and atiainmens Of Mr. Pryor. and The OPP
ponniy afforded to all Of judge Of CT his pupils who
have attended this College, we have no hesitation TO 81
our opinions that The Academy over which he EIesds inferior
Seminary Virginia as preparatory School for all The de-
BILE for the good department than FOR the proficiency Of the pupils
President and Prof Nc Ro .P saE Ssf PHILOSOPHY
B. TUCKER,
fi DiH EsE 70 ss ssSsseRsn'
JOHN MI LII IHssTno5SS''y'
Prof Chemistry and Nat. Philosophy
Elizabeth City County, 1899.
Dear sThe undersigned your friends and patrons hearing
with deep rcsgnng the presidency Of
Hampton Academy allow your departure from among
them without rendering such expression Of their feel
inss as The occasion demands
We deem hut simple justice TO that in dischaTg
ng the delicate and responsible task Of instructor of YOUTH
given all the satisfaction could ask. Under your
tou children and wards have received the highest
moral and Intellectual Improvement and under your auspices
Academy has obtained degree Of popularity and prosperity
hocabs to YOURSELF and in points OF view advantageous
70 this community.
Looking the unexamped prosperity OF the Hampton Acade-
N.Y. attracting the youth from various and distant reg
youth have uniformly and rapidly advanced cannot but la
men; withdrawal from our community as public lo,.so
cause Of correct education and who would promote improve
ment, and advance the character Of our country.
In entering upon situation, you carry with sou,
sure ycu our best all and happiness
which your professional ability and private virtue justly emit
lie you -5#t-5t
Vim sentiments of sincere esteem. y0ur friends, &c
To C. Id Rua, Esq
Dec g 8p~Aw1n