Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-03
cCuOOLAT BUCHANAN, Rot

SCHooi VIII Tc-OltH on tllc Isl. RtuHuhy IN August
next.
The course Of study will comprise the ordinary
branches Of an English education, together with
Mathematics, Latin. Greek, French and German
These studies will be taught scale sufficiently
extended To prepare pupils for the highest classes
in the University Of Virginia, or in any of our Col
lcges
The method Of instruction in all these subjects will
consist in combination of REGULATIONS with Lee
lures In the Languages, the Grammar will be
taught principally by lectures; written TRANSACTIONS
and exercises will be required in all, and English
composition will receive especial attention. Oral
instruction to the Senior Class in French will be
given in that language
The number Of pupils win be limited, and they
will reside in the same house with the teacher. They
will be subjected to such system Of discipline as
will best develope their intellectual powers, and
secure moral and gentlcmany department.
They will be required to attend church regularly,
and to rccite in Bible class week. Month
" reports will be sent to parents or guardians, in
forming them Of the department of their sons or
wards, their progress in their studies, SC. &c.
Buchanan is healthy and contains n remarkably
moral population. Youth educated there will be
exposed to few temptations.
The James River and Kanawha Canal will be
completed up to the town by the end Of the year
when packets will pass within hundred yards Of
the school.
EXPENSES
The session viii consist Of eight months, ending
on the last day Of March, 1852. The expenses will
be Sl60, which charge includes board tuition in all
or any Of the studies, and all other expense. except
books and stationary, which will be furnished BY the
subscriber at Richmond prices
Pupils entering after the first Of August will be
charged from the date Of entry up the end Of the
session.
N ,.~1 r. Ii
trance and one halt on the frs, of December.
TEXT BOOKS.
MArHEMATIcs.-Smith and Dukes Arithmetic,
Smiths Algebra, Lcgcndre's Geometry and Trigo-
nomctry, Davies Surveying, Davies Descriptive
Geometry, Smiths Analytical Geometry Youngs
Calculus and Mechanics
LATIS.-Schmitz' Latin Grammar Arnold's Latin
Prose Composition, Caesar, Sallust Virgil, Cicero's
Orations, Horace, Juvenal, Terence, Annals Of
Tacitus.
GREEK.-Kuhner's Elementary Greek Grammar,
Arnods Greek Prose Composition, Xcnophon's
Anabasis, Hcrodotus, Homer, Nlad,) Eschyus,
Sophocles, Eurpdcs, Thucyddes.
FREscH.-Olcndorf Rowan's Modern French
Reader, Charles XII, Picciola, Selections from
Scribe Corncillc and Molierc, also from Bo.suct
and Massillon.
GERsAs.-Eichhorns Grammcr, Adcrs Ger
man Reader, Selections from Schiller, Goethe,
Herdcr and Richter.
ESGLrsH.-Bullions Grammar MitcbcIrs An
Gent and Modern Geography, Taylor's Manual Of
History, Ancient and Modern, Olmstead's Natural
PHILOSOPHY.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGIsIA Nov 1st. 1850
Mr.. w. r. Gait attended lectures in thi. Upiver-
sity, and took the degree of Master Of Arts. He
was distinguished for hi. assiduity and success in
his studies, as well ms for hi. exemplary habits and
winning department His ability and nttninmcn,s
and his success and enthusiasm us Tcnchcr, join-
ed to the highest moral qualities, justify Us in re-
commencing him in the strongest terms to those
who may seek for their sons carefuL and tLoropeh
instruction.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Protessor Of Ancienf Lanenogcs
w. b. ROGERS,
Professor of Natural Philosopkx
r. T.. ROGERS,
Professor IF Chemistry and Mafe,ia Mc.lica.
W. II. McGUFFEY.
Professor 81 Moral Philosophy.
VA MILITARY INSTITUTE, Sept. 3D. 1850.
do wthgrea confidence recommend the Mathc-
NAUTICAL and Classical School Of Mr.. w. r. Gait to
public patronage, believing that bis high attain
mens and great experience cntitle him to liberal
support
FRANCIS II. SMITH, Superintendent.
REFERENCES.
NoRFoLK-IIon. Geo. Loyall, Hon John s. Mil
son, .. b. Barraud, W. W. Sharp, TazweIl Taylor,
JAS. Nj Smith, W. ii. Smith, Esqs, DR.. A. r. N.
Cooke, John N. Tazewcll, Esq, DR.. Thomas New
ton, Chas. II. Shield, p. 7. Nave. Esas.. r. w.
Sylvester. David Kyle. Esq, Capt james Cornick,
Rev. w. NJ. Jackson.
PoRTsNorTH.-Saml. Watts, William H. VIII
son, Holt Wilson, Esqs., DIR. Robt. NJ. Boykin.
=. CRY Co--John Jones. Esq. (of Pembroke. \
Princess ANNE Co.-John j. Burroughs. Esa
WILLIAnsBuRG.-Robt. Saunders, ESQ
PRINCE GEORGE Co.-Rev. Charles Minn;ycrode
RIcHsosD.-Judgc John Y. Mas.n General B.
Peyton, Judge Caskie, DR.. Robt. Archer, John NJ,
Gregory, Joseph r. Anderson, Esqs
PETERsBuRG.-DArcyP Paul. ESQ.
LYScHBuRG.-Gep. David Rodc.
AMHERST Co.-Rev. David Caldwell.
hAPPaHaSSocK Co.-Rev Charles II. Sb;.l,,
N. Kelly, Esq.
hoAsoKE GOWN. Watts, Esq
BUcHASAS.-Ed Valentine Jord.r A,Lx
W. w. Boyd, Esqs.
Parents Or guardians who wish further ;nfo,,,,.
non, VIII address the subscriber at Pst,onsbpry
Botetourt Comfy, Va. Patton.bure. on The az.
poste side Of the river, is the Post Office for Bucb
anan wa c.Ir
July 3-t31iy