Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-03-02
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fH'llE second Session Of this School will commence
a on Monday the 9th Of March next.
As the undersigned concmplates establishing at his
present situation permanent School thai shall commend
'selt to the encouragement and support ot the conmunl-
~ lie deems II proper 10 speak somewhat III detail oi the
location, and Of tie discipline aud mode Of instruction,
which liz proposes 10 adup
Thc School house is situated directly on the stage road
irum Lyn"hbnig to the West by the way Of the Natural
Bridge about S miles from the former place. in mel III
buufhpod distinguished for its health aud hospitality as
we'll as ivr lis morality aud Intelligence.
Remote from any place OF dissipation and entirely eN-
empi from all pests and nusances. II IS thought 10 be pc
cu arly lavorable-n less Tor the Incubation OF sound
moral principles an for the purposes OF application and
study.
As the chiefc to be effected in cultvang the minds
Of youths is to qualify them or the practical pursuits OF
lie, il Will he increasing effort during the whole
course, 10 keep this end constantly IN view. so that
" hilst going through The forms, no: overlook
aud by consequence fail o. the ultimate object OF ednca
lion. winch enable the boy 10 become useful man
IN whatever apacity may be his lot to labuur Gu
rrlme object being to establish principles III the nfnd Of
the pupil hs reasoning powers will be kept III continual
exercise by being required 10 understand doroneih all
that he goes oyer, and Ia gave reasons Tor every op
eraun that he may perform. The undersigned does moi
profess 10 be OF those 10 can impart all thatit Is
necessary for boy TO know IN few brle mouths. On
the contrary, his experience teaches him that years are
essential for the requirement of any thing like solid aud
useful education This if Obtained at all. must be the
result of long of close application and patient IN
,rstigaon by the individual himself addition to all
the lights and assistance that may be given by the abest
instructors.
With regard to the discipline or government of my
School will only that all my rules ana regulations
" i'll he based upon common sense and ohvtns prornety
having IN view not only the present Management, hui
also. ard mainly the future happiness and welfare Of
those upou whom they TO operate. Every pupil Oh
his entering tho inst tuition will be solcmpy reminded
Of the obligations under which he is placed 10 support
the character ua stUdeRt and gent'emd with the as
surancc, also that every deviation iam either besides
tending directly 10 awor his moral standing at Sehuol,
will be most carefully noted and transmitted at stated
times TO his father or guardian Convinced by long eN-
prerce of the great virtue Of connccng agreeable asSo
Citations with the prosecution Of moral and intellectual
cullurc the government of the School VIII approximate
MS near as may be that of well regulated fam
y and the pupils urged the performance of their
spertive duties from the conviction that such course is
right and proper. aud WILL in the end contribute much 10
their happiness and usefulness. Except in esreme ca
scs the ulcon of corporal punishment will be Nclu-
ded Of erroneous policy and Of injurious tendency ii
boy ca,not be induced do what is right from higher
moves-by appeals TO his reason and good sense---he
VIII moi be permitted exert the influence OF his bad eN
ample IN School.
Tile course of instruction will 10 extensive and thor
ouehcomrrsing, in addition 10 all the branches OF
good English education the Greek Latin and French
Languages, with tho higher branches OF Mathematics
The particular attention will he given to Pennan
ship. Afthmelic, and English Composion-those most
important and most neglected parts Of rducation One
day each fortnight being apart for the reading oil
essays and Debating questions OF moral, political and
historical character
The charges as settled by tho Trustees, are
For the lower branches, per session oi months s. 5
- - Languages and higher branches ~ Of
Boarding be had il gentee families convenient 1t
the School. S. month"; reduction fully correspond
ing with the geaoral depreciation Of The times.
HENRY l.. DAVIES.