The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-02
JNO. MINGE.
PRIVATE EDUCATION.
Sept. 2-w4w or If.

| TNWENTY years have elapsed since commenced
| i the instruction Of yonth, and cannot but feel
grateful for the patronage which has been extended
tn me during that period The great pleasure which
it gives To imp.ant the seeds of virtue and know
ledge, renders this of the most delightful periods
! of my life.
| In the training of youth the great points are, to
form the character for virtue and usefulness to give
them habits of regular and close application, and
pleasing and agreeable manners. la order to accom-
psh these desirable bects, all my pupils reside ub-
der my roof, the table with my family, OF
which they form part and none others are admit
ted. Thus constantly brought into contact with me-
the dis ne, which is strct and firm, yet parental
paiakes as nearly may be, of the private, uniting
with it in degree the benent OF public INST NC
tion and is addressed the hearts and good sense OF
my pupils, where pact cable, rather than to their
fears No pupil is admitted for shorter period than
ten months unless by special agreement The mum
Der ad limited will no exceed ID 10, and none
ksArtcen years, unless previously members OF my
FAM yeexcep under extraordinary circumstances
None permitted at6be at large, and all
CURED to conform to the regulations, which are me-
tnodica and agreeable to such are virtuJusy dis
Having removed t. a large and conmodious estab
lishmcnt remote and retired from The dense popula
lion on the margin OF the city of Washington, next
10 Georgetown ID. G.. My Seminary will be open
for the admission of youths on the LIST OF October,
and close on the let OF August following
The course of instruction liberal, intended to pre-
pare young gentlemen for jud cious entrance into
college, and semnarics of higher grade. The sub
jrcts laugh, Engish, Latin French, Composition
Civil History, the elements of Natural and Moral
Philosophy the evidences of Christianity, Ariihne-
tic Algebra the elements Of Geometry, Geography,
the Globes, and Bookkeeping.
The charge fur The scholastic year Of ten months,
is $780, payable half yearly in advance. This in
cudes tuition in the above branches, board mattress
bedding towels fire, candles, washing, mending, and
pew rent.
Books, Stationery, Doctors BILL and branches Of
education not embraced in the above, such as other
languages, music, &c, will be separate charges. In
these, competent teachers will be employed, when de-
sired.
The Halls OF Congress, and Of the Courts of the
United States the Patent Office and National lnst-
tute and oiber public buildings the Navy Yard, the
Canal Of the Chesapeake and the Ohio, the pubic
gardens, the various specimens OF architecture, the
statues and paintings Of remarkable men and events,
and The ssembagc of distinguished men at the scat
of the National Government, objects which VIII
resent fl ne opportunities to expand the mind and cl-
waite the character. Occasional visits to these, under
special perm ssion accom- aned and preceded by pro-
| Ter explanations, will obviously have most salutary
| influence.
| Direct to me at Georgetown, ID. G.
WM. BRENT, in.
| August 2Jh 1913.