The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-09
PRIVATE EDUCATION.

TWENTY years have elapsed since commenced
Il the instruction of yontb, and | cannot but feel
to me during that period. The great pleasure which
it gives to impan, 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 vr ue and usefulness to give
them habits of regular and close application, and
pleasing and agreeable manners. In oder to accom-
pIsh these dcsirable objects, all my pupils reside
der my roof eat at the same table with my family of
which they form part and none others are admit
ted. Thus constantly brought into contact with me,
the discipline which is strict and firm, yet parental
paIakes, nearly may be- of the private, uniting
with it in degree the beneit of public instruc-
lion and is addressed the hearts and good sense Of
my pupils, where pract cable, rather than 10 their
fears. No pupil is admitted for shorter period than
ten months unless by special agreement. The num-
Der ad niled will in no case exceed ID l6, and none
fourteen years, unless previously members of my
family, except under extraordinary circumstances
None permitted to rambe at large, and all ire Ie-
quired to conform TO the regulations which are me-
lhodca and agreeable 10 such are virluousy dis
posed.
Having removed to a large and commoJious estab-
lishnen remote and retired from The dense popuIa-
ton, The margin Of the city Of Washington next
to Georgetown, d. G.. My Seminary will be open
for The admission Of youths on the LIST of October
and close on the LIST OF Angus, following.
The course of instruction is liberal, intended to pre-
pare young gentlemen for judcious entrance into
college, and seminaries of higher grade. The sub
jects taught are EGgisb Latin French, Composition,
Civil History, the elements of Natural and Moral
Philosophy, the evidences of Christianity, Arithme-
| tic Algebra the elements of Geometry, Geography,
| The Globes, and Bookkeeping %
The charge for he scholastic year Of ten months,
is 500, payable half yearly in advance. This in
cudes tuition in The above branches, board ma tress
bedding towels fire. candles, Washing mending, and
pew rent.
Books Stationery, Doctors bill, and branches Of
education not embraced ia the above, such 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 lnsti-
tute, and other public buildings the Navy Yard the
Canal of the Chesapeake and the Ohio, the pubic
aaldens the various specimens of architecture, the
statues md paintings of remarkable men and events,
and The assemblage of distinguished men at the Feat
of the National Government, objects which will
Present ine opportunities TO expand the mind and ele-
vae the character. Occasional visits to these under
special perm ssion accompanied and preceded by pro-
per nations, will obviously have most salutary
influence.
Direct to me at Georgetown, d. G.
WIN. BRENT in.
| August 25th 1843.
beg leave to refer to Generals Walter and Roger
Jones, Tcnch Rnggod, O., Col. VIM. Brent, John
p 1nge, Esq, and Jer. W. Bronaugh, Esq of the
City of Washington, ID. c.; and to Doctor Benz S.
| Bohrer, and WIN. Robinson, Esq, of Georgetown,