Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-23
COMMUNICATED.

Mr.. Johnston having by recent changes, strength.
snrd every department oil his School, and tested it's
new oreaniz alton by a full and fair experiment, we
deem il due 10 him and the community, TO give this
public testimony Of iciion OF the superior
efficacy Of his system OF management and insfruc
lion. aud our perfect satisfaction whthe manner in
which The very responsible duty Of guarding the NOR
ais and department Of the young Ladies when not
confined To the school room, is discharged by the
goyerness.
To those who wish their daught when removed
beyond the wstchful guidance Of parental sociiude,
sheltered from the ailurements and extravaganza,
which surround Cry Education, and from the mex
ious influences, which too often poluie the atmos-
phere OF our Villages, Poisoning the very fountains
Of know ledge who wish TO give them thai Of
culture, which will qnafy them 10 fulfil with di =
MY aud usefulness, their important destiny.-We
recommend the RoaIoke Seminary as offering the
strongest inducements IN its quiet and Iered situa-
lion. IT'S mild aDd salubriOus atmosphere. its ample
accommodations and extensive grounds for full aud
hee aud uninterrupted exercIse,--the gcntlemanly
department and Literary arialumen,s Of the Princ-
pal. aud the industry and vigilance of the numerous
Assistant Teachers, who are assidnoasly employed
both 10 the hous OF study aud relaxation. in elcva-
ting the enments, refining the feelings and soften
ing the manners, as well as storing the minds Of
pupils, with sound and useful kno@ledge.
ED. WATTS.
w. NJ. PEYTON,
JNO. K. RICHARDSON.
Roanoke. Feb IA 1910.
rTNHE SUMNER TERM of the Seminary at
l. the Boetoun Springs will begin the Is,
vi March.
The Methods there observed are these: Multi
Piled studies-wlicl mast be superficial studies
are rejected. That smattering Of Sciences which,
rs iashionably taught, leave the pupil only vaincr,
and no wiser, than she began, is avoided. To choose
ihe things most useful aud most ornamental to the
Sex. Is the first ann; to teach these httesI things
solidly, is the second. Reading. Writing, A,ilhme-
tic, extended Course OF History and Geography
the Modern Languages, and Music, laugh
with all possible care, the capital parts Of liber-
al Education. Arrangements, books the system
oil Questions and Answers, and short Methods in
general, are banished. as laacIous. Examinations
are frequent, private, and usually conducted in
writing. English Grammar Is taught principally
through learning the French. Rhetoric and Logic
BY the book ldered inapplcabe 10 the educa-
tion OF grls but they practically taught 10
pose. by means OF constant Wrnten Exercises in
Translation and History and 10 think, b, shaping The
whole course otlnstruc.ion towards sirengtheni &
the Understanding. 70 improve thus, store il with
sound Information. and 10 give II elegance, by
fully cuityaliUg the Taste, is the whole scope Of
the system pursued here. Nothing 10 taught for
Display, nothing because il has, injudciousiv,
grown 10 be e Fashion. Wonders, we are NOT
ambitious OF making. but useful and agreeable
men.
Male teachers alone are Employed we'll educated
Ftenchman very accomplished lta ran Probes
sor OF Music Vnginan OF good birth and duca-
uon, as English Assistant; snd the Principal.
The Young Ladies are, as To every thing but
'hen School studies. under tie of Governess,
employed for his alone, and admirably fitted for
this import 4nt trusl. She warranted to Keep them
in order. The situation offers singular advantages
Tor Health, Comfort, Study and innocent Amuse-
ment. Company. except of VISITORS by iBviation.
Is not per'nied. ID ess, unless of the simplest sort,
- prohibited. Copies Of the Regulations will be
sent, free of Postage, # application be made TO Ed
w. Johnson, Post Master, Bo,stouu Springs
Roanoke.
TER.NS.
Board, including Washing. Lights an Fuel
800 for The StssIon Of 10 Months. y ution, IN
The Regular Course, (Enghsh and French, or
Italia or Spanlsh) $50. Music, PIANO, Guitar, or
Hap, $50 including The use of Instruments. or
these Fees, 500 payable on entrance; the remain
der, at the end ul five Months. Bedding will be
furnished al so cents per month";
D'eS For Winter. Boulc-grc Crcassian OF
Merno, with Capes OF the same. For those below
IL ye"rs, Panraers like the dress. Two suits are
,ntc'ent Pupils should btng each Table Spoon
Tea Spoon, common Towels. and as many OF
each article OF Dress, except Frocks and under.
tr"tks; par each good Leather, and neal Morol-
CO Shoes Bonnet OF Cane or Straw, Nuns pat
tern, trimmed with CRIMSON R,bboa. Embiolderes
not permitted, unless worked IN the School, by the
Pupil herself. JeweIry forbidden.
Feb. 90 WIS