Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-13

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Rer. THOMAS BROU.E "a NJ PRINCIPAL
TIVE SUBSCRIBER having accepted the appoint
| ment as Principal OF New London Academy, would
respectfully present TO the public Of It's claims 10
patronage The experience OF several years as an in
sruetor in Western Virginia has produced deep aud
settled conviction that. with institution situated in
| the centre of small village IL is almost beyond the
reach OF possibility, TO train the youthful mind nelec-
tua habits and the heart 10 ylrtuuus principles The
temptations 10 vice and Incidence many and 50 po
tent that the unweared Efforts OF the Instructor To
make the accurate scholar, the refined, elevated and
yirtnons youth, will frequently prove abotve Tie
tIted location of New London Academy is ii is believed
at least, partial remedy for tins evil rcsenng no
thing Withdraw the mind from the steady aud sober
pursuit OF knowledge, allure the heart to senses OF
forbidden pleasure. Remarkably healthy aud afford
ing every advantage essential 10 comfort and happiness.
! The Academy is new aud elegant building. erected
within the last three years, which the convenience OF
both teachers aud pupils has been ecctua, secured
Beng situated - miles from lynchhuTg the great
stage route from Richmond 10 the remote W est, II affords
the utmost facility OF aceess.
Students from distance expected to board with
the Principal, tn form part oil his family aud 10 be sub
jec lis Wholesome reeulaons;-and he holds himself
pledged to promote IN every way, their health and ply
steal comfort watch their 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 leita-
ment will be a text book. Portions OF il will be read
daily: lis fundamental truths lnculcated; and such Ice
lures will he. occasionay delivered as may bts illus
raie It's great design. al deHonnaiiondi pecliaities
trtH be caretIdiy droided.
The discipline OF tho School will be mild and parental
but effective While the Principal will exact all ocea
sons implicit obedience. he will, Al the time,
courage his pupils to consider bun their irend well
their guide aud all his requirements having refer
cnce only 10 their own ultimate good. They will be al
lowed 10 form IL, associations but of high aud honora
BILE character. All conentun anmositlcs, and proiane
swearing Will be strictly prohibited. Every one Will be
required to distinguish himself at all times by noble
dignfed and genIlcmany department, No INDECENT
and vicious youh will be retained in the Institution.
The subscriber will aim to make Education what II
ought to be- thorough, comprehensive, and ao:cal.
BY patient and careful instructions To develop, strength
en- aud polst IN Just proportion the entire nature OF the
pupl.-lo convey Ideas 10 the youthful mind along with
elementary sounds U language and the art OF pTonnnca
tion-'i'o eXpend lis energies things that mpor
and useful. Care will be taken not TO burden and
torture the memory while the judgment Is left uncnli
waited. Special attention will be gwen to the English
Language aud Composition. The Student will be reqn
red 10 Learn something more than the mere grammatical
construction OF his tongne lie must understand
Sumelhing of lis richness. beauty, and power and be
able to Apress his IDEAS with ease and propneiy.
few branches only will be taught the same pupil at the
tinc Experience proves that where every thing
IS attempted once nothing Is learnt with accuracy aud
efficiency.
The course of instruction VIII embrace Orhography,
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, History, (ancent and
modefn1 Book kccniug, 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
aud close the 2ih day Of December. Tuition for the
session $50. Board 4 per month. one haU payable IN
rdratee. No deductions will he made unless ill cases of
sickness Students may enter after the session has
menced, and Viii only be charged from the time oi en-
trance.
The Principal IS far less ambitious of large, than Of