Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1842-04-21

tion, which it is designed to promote
\ And in order to accomplish this design,
competent instructors have been pro-
cured who are now efficiently engaged
in their respective departments, drcc-
ted by n Principal Of superior talents
ard high classical attainlncn,s, who is
indela,igable in his excrtons to elevate
the cause Of education; ;--exertions that
cannot fail Of the desired effect and in
fluencc upon society, and must inevita-
bly, commend this institution to the pa-
tronage Of an intelligent public.
Board OF INSTRUCTION.
Rev. Benjamin +. Tefit, A. NJ, Prin-
eipal.
Joshua Ncwhali, A. b., Teacher Of
Natural Science.
William Wilmington, A. b., Classi-
cal Teacher.
Henry p. Torsey, Normal Teacher
Simon G. Waterhouse, Teacher Of
primary Department.
Samuel G.. Brown, Teacher Of Music.
Rev. Charles Munger, Lecturer in
Eiocuiioa.
Rev. Stephen NJ. Vail, A. b., Lee
turer in History.
Miss Lavinia L;vermore, Precepiress.
Miss Hester Ann Wentworth, .9sSis-
tant.
This Institution has been divided into
eight departnients:--
lst. The Primary Department. This
is designed for young pupils from
abroad, as well as from the vicinity of
the school, who sit six hours each day
in the presence Of their Teacher, and
pursue their studies according to the
best regulated plan of our ordinary high
schools and academies, and arc under
the special charge Of their Teacher,
both in and out Of school.
Cd. The Female Dcpartment.-This
is intended to embrace all the facilities
for female education, which arc afforded
in the best female Scmnarics Of our
country. All the useful and ornamental
branches, are included in its plan of
studies.
Sd. The Normal Department, is de-
signed to prepare persons OF both sexes
TO become Teachers in our country and
city school.
18th. Classical Department. This in
cludcs those branches which arc re-
quired for entrance at College. They
may be pursued, however, to any cx-
tent the student may require.
9Th. Scientific Department. This
embraces, in addition to Mathematics,
Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, Natu-
raj History, Astronomy, Geology,
Mincralogy, Botany and Physiology.
The instruction in this department is
given by lectures, experiments and re-
citations.
9th. Department Of Vocal Music. -
The recitations in this department are
designed to dovclope and strengthen
the voice, and give the scholar command
Of the vocal organs. The Pestaozzian
system is pursued
7th. Lecture Department. This in
cludes two species Of Lcctures-lst.
Regular lectures by the Teachers en-
ploycd for that purpose, embracing
Elocution and History.-2d. Lectures
before the Lyceum by men Of dis,inc-
tion from abroad.
9th. The Principals Department -
This embraces Mental and Moral Phi
'losopby and Bellies Lettrcs.
In addition to these departments, the
Principal has under his special charge,
n Theological Class, adapted to the
wants Of young men who are preparing
for the Pulpit, but who do not feel at
liberty, Or have not tho means, to un-
dertake full course Of Theological
study previous to engaging actively in
tho duties Of their profession. Young
gentlemen Of this class nre admitted
free Of expense to the lectures, Lyceum,
library and all other privileges Of the
school
TUITION PER QUARTER.
In the Primary Department, $500
In tho Normal Department, 400
In the Classical Department. 800
In the Scientific Department, 800
In tho Musical Department, Vo-
eslly, 100
In tho Department of Mental and
Moral Science and Bellies Let.
tres. 300
IN the FLnALB DEPARTMENT.