Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-06
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TNIIE SUBSCRIBER having accepted the appoint
4 men, as Principal of New London Academy, would
respectfully present to the public some OF its claims u
patronage. The experience of several years in
sructJr in Western Virginia. has produced deep aud
setileI aJnviclon tat. with institution situated IN
the centre Of small village. ii is almost beyond the
reach Of possibility. train the youthful mind incllec
tua habits. and the heart 10 vruous principles. The
temptations vice and incidence many and pc
tent. that the most unwcaried efforts u the INSTRUCTOR
make the accurate scholar. the refined. elevated and
virtuous youth. will frequently prove aborve. The re
tired location of New London Academy is believed
at least partial remedy for this evil.-PrescniinI
thin. 10 Withdraw the mind from the steady and sober
pursuit of know ledge, To allure the heart To OF
forbidden pleasure Il amarkaby healthy aud afford
ing every advantage essential TO comfort and happiness
The Academy is a new and elegant building. erected
within the last three years, which the convenience of
both teachers aud pupils has been eectualy secured
Being situated II miles from Lynshburg. ON the great
stage route from Richmond to the remote West. 1t affords
the utmost facility of access
Students from distance are expected to board with
the Principal to form part OF his family, aud to be sub
iec otis wholesome regulatlonsand he holds himself
pledged to promote in every way their health and ply
steal comnt, to watch their manners aud habits.
cherish their moral and religious interests. lead them
TO think and reason, aud TO inspire them with love for
Intellectual pursuits and pleasures. The New rcsta
ment will be Textbook. Portions Of it will he read
daily its fundamental truths inculcated; and such lee
will be. occasionally delivered. may hest illas
trnta It's great design. al dcnonnalional Iceahariti.s
rW be cMef,lly aroicd.
The discipline of the School will be mild and parental.
but effective. While the Principal will all
sions implicit obedience, he will. al the time,
courage his pupils consider him their friend, well
as their guide and all his requirements having refer
ence only to their own ultimate good They will be al
lowed to form associations bat Of high aud hon0ra-
Bile character. All contention anmcsities, and prdane
swearing will be strictly prohibited. Every will be
required to distinguish himself al all times by noble,
dgnifed and gentemany department. No INDECENT
and vicious youth will be retained in the Institution.
The subscriber will aim To make Education what it
ought to be, thorough comprehensive and PRACTICAL
by patient and careful instruction. to develop, 9TH
and polish in just proportion the entire nature of the
pup-Io convey ideas to the youthful mind along with
elementary sounds ofanguage and the art of pronunca
ton;To expend lis energies on things that are impor
tant and useful. Care will be taken to burden and
torture the memory while the judgment is left unculli
waited. Special attention will be given to the English
Language and Composition. The Student will be rc1ni
red to learn something more than tho mere grammatical
construction of his native tongue. lie must understand
something of It's richness. beauty and power and be
able to express his ideas with and proprie,y.
few branches only will be taught the pupil al the
came time. Experience proves that where every thing
Is attempted at onee nong is learnt with accuracy and
efficiency.
The co,g5e Of instruction will embrace Orhnrraphy.
Reading. Writing Arithmetic, History, (ancent and
mode.ae Book keeping Natural, Moral and Mental
Philosophy Logic Rhetoric, Astronomy. Surveying, the
Latin and Greek Languages and the higher branches of
the Mathematics. The Scholastic year consisting of ten
months will commence on the LIST Monday in March and
and close on the Oath day of December Tuition for the
session $50 Board g per month. one hof payabIc m
ndrcnce. No deductions will be made unless III cases Of
sickness. SUDDEN. may enter after the session has com
mencod and will only be charged from the time oic
trance.
The Principal is far less ambitious Of large than Of
a happy INDUSTRIOUS and well -reguated School aud
hopes that will come. who cannot cheeruIly nboy
every wise and sanitary law.--nIent. not on amuse-
Hent and empty qualification. but the great bust
prss oi mental and moral improvement Monthly crcu-
lars will be addressed to inc parent or the guardian Of
each STUDENT giving such information in relation to their
conduct and progress in learning may seem proper.
THOMAS BROWN.
~, B-~Stq1ents from di9tauc expected to fur
1sh their o"a bedsand hrdding. Extra charge OF 81
cents per month if furnished by the Principal.
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