Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-06-26
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Cumberland .acasgensy.

TESHE Proprietors and Trustees of the CumbeE.
u land Academy, for the first time, formally
call the attention of the public TO the merits of this
Institution Without giving the particulars reA
speeding the origin oftis Institution, the manner
in which it has been built up and sustained, and
the foundation upon which its future prospects
based, $50 far capital is concerned suffice it to
say, that it is not enterprise of yesterday Ar
engagements have been making for its establishment
for more than three years, and it has been in sue
cessful operation more than eighteen months. num-
berng from 80 to more than so Pupils, principal
ly Boariers. BIZ. --- w..
Several thousand dollars have already been ex-
pended in the erection of buildings for the accom-.
mediation of the School, and the proprietors have
pledged and voted whatever additional amount
may be necessary to carry out ther original deter
mination in establishing, upon q selid foundation.
Literary and Preparatory Institution, of the vsry
first order;-whch amount is to be paid in annual
instalments, and placed at the disposal of the
Principal and Board of Directors. Ample accom-
violations viii be In readiness by the opening Of
the ensuing Session, for large additional number
of Boarders, besides the accommodations afforded
by number of pleasant and respectable family
boarding houses in the immediate vicinity. The
Institution, from its origin, has been under the
management of the Rev. Daniel Johnson as Prin-
cpah who has taught successfully for a number of
years in Princeton College, and. other responsible
stations And every opportunity has been afforded
to test hrs qualifications both an Instructor and
las a lisciphnarian, apd the most sanguine expec-
tations of the friends of the School have been full
ly met. and the Proprietors consider themselves
singudry fortunate in having obtained the perma-
ntt services of so able and acceptable Instruc.
tor; who, amid the vcissitudes, fluctuations and
trials which, unfortunately, almost always OK
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dignity, -firmness and decision of character as 10
secure their hearty and unanimous support in ev-
cry instance, and has succeeded, as they honestly
believe, in placing the institution for substantial
excellence, upon equality with the best Schools
of the kind in the country. The Proprietors now
feel fully authorised to subscribe to the opinions Of
the Faculty of Princeton College, who state that
they take pleasure in expressing their opinion of
Rev. Daniel Johnscns superior quail foatrons as a
teacher;"-'' AS holding the highest standing as
scholar, as having given proof Of aptness both to
teach and govern and we do therefore cordially re-
commend him worthy of public confidence in
the vocation Of an instructor of youth" -
A sufficient number of Assistants will always be
employed to afford the greatest facilities to Pupils
Mr.. VIM S. Mullins, native of our own county,
and graduate of own University, an excel,
lent scholar, and young gentleman of enviablg
! literary attainments and sterling moral worth, is
now engaged as Assistant teacher.
The government will be strictly parental. All
the pupils who room in the Academy buildings will
board with the Principal and will at all times he
under the immediate supervision of the Principal
or Assistants. ...
The location is pleasant and healthy, and easy
Of access, two miles from Atkins.s Ferry, on the
Public Road from Fayetteville to Raleigh, about
thirty miles from the latter place and twenty six
rom the former, and eight miles from the Stage
line, Immediately above McNcill's Bridge.
The expenses of the Institution are as follows =
TUITION. "a, SIS, or S. per. quarter, accord.
ing to the advancement of the Student
l. BOA: D.-S6 per month. Room rent. use of
furniture, servants attendance. washing, and con-
tngent expenses, 81 So per quarter. -
All dues to the Institution arc payable quarter
IT, ia advance. -
T. The course of study is extensive, embracing all
C the branches usually taught in Schools of the same
q class. -.....--... ...--.-..---
The text books arc furnished at the Academy
/ at the Fayetteville prices
t The next Session will commence on Wednes.
Y day, the Ist day of July.
: By order of the Board.
J. NELL MCKAY.
e A. S. MCNEIL.
q June 5, 1916 3S-G