Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-25

FEMALE sCHO0L At ASHLAND,
HANorER CogTTY, "a.
NJ re goa GR* " sTE 2; sFF"AST' }princlp.l..
Miss FANNIE N. IRBY, Assistant.
The first session Of this School will commence on the
frat day of October
Mn. Stuart Is a graduate of the Buckingham Institute
Mr.. John w. Stuart was educated at Randolph Macon Col,
lege, was for a while Principal Of the Preparatory School
connected herewith. and for the last three years has been
at the head Of q large High School In North Caroline, In
which young ladies were taught. Mis-. lr6y 10 a graduate
accep,abilty, for the las, three years. In the family OF Mr..
F. w. Scott, Of Caroline.
1t, in all respects, of the hrst class; and while they have an
extensive aud thorough course Of study, they wish II dis.
tiuctly understood, that the younger pupil' shall BY no
Commodious buildings have been erected with especial
reference 10 a school, and twenty I'VE boarders can be &C
commodated in the family Of Mrs. Stuart, who will have
control of this department
Ashland, situated on the railroad leading from Richmond
TO fredericksburg. l6 miles from the former place. Is
an intelligent and refined population, and presenting
many of the advantages of a city, without its expense.
There will be an annual session OF %forty.one weeks. d.
vided into two terms, tha first ending on the 18th Februs.
ryj the second beginning on that day and ending on the
9Th July. There will be a weeks vacation at Christmas,
but no additional charge. will be made for those who do
Pupils will be admitted at any time. and charged only
for the remainder OF the term, except that no deduction
will be made for absence during the hr's two weeks OF a
BOARD eT sssYs5;. ron s, . 5Esa iio .1. .aa lsb ~ "ovAseE .ss 90
Tuition in English branches Is %
French 10 0s
Latin and Greek, 10 90
Chemistry and Natural Philosophy, on
Music on the Piano, including use OF instrument % so
Ornamental branches at the usual prices.
Randolph Macon on College, Va iii 10Th sep,enbes, and
after that time at Ashland, Va
VIM. A. Smith. D. D.. president R. NJ. College.
Rev. John {. Blackwell, President Buckingham lusti'
tute.
Leroy N: Lee, D. D James II. Grant, Esq; John How
Rev. George W. Motley. Joseph H. suead. Esq, DR..
VIM. H. Fox, Hanover.
Francis w Scott, Esq, Wesley Wright, Esq Caroline.
Rev. VIM. B. Rowzee, Fredericksburg.
Thomas G.. Eubank, Esq, King William.
Peter Toombs, Esq King and Queen.
Aug EcwtlStO
~ NORTHUMBERLAND ACADEMY-The mex;
session OF this Institution will commerce on the fret
Monday In October. 1857, and close on the last Friday in
July, 1859. The course Of study embraces Ancient and
Modern Languages, Mathematics Ancient and Modern
History. the Sciences; and the usua! English branches.
The Principal being a graduate of one Of the best col
leees in Virginia, and also Of the University, will conduct
aud examine the classes with . view to thorough prepare.
tion for the latter institution, or for the business pursuits
. as far a. prac,ic.bie, after the manner Of the
University, and certificates conferred upon those disnn'
guished.
The Boarding Department Is conducted by Mr.. and Mrs
Lansdell. with whom all concerned have been not only
satisfied, but pleased:
ExPEssrs-Board, including everything e.
cept lghts, eco 90
Tuition in the ordinary English branches, Is 90
i" higher branches (Enghsh included IS 90
One hell payable lt January. and one half Let of July.
For further particulars address the Principal 1T Heaths-
vile, Va. WM P. HUDGGEs, A. NJ, Principal.
RICHARD HALL, Assistant.
August le-cwtlst Oct.
CLASSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL
SCHOOL AT NORTHWOOD. CHARLES CITY co.
AvISG employed Mr.. EDWARD A. ADAMS, 9
IL Graduate OF the University Of Virginia, . gentleman
Of much experience a. a teacher, to teach my children,
my School will be re opened on the 18th of september
next and closed on the 18th Of July ls5s-during which
time a vacation Of two weeks will be given at Christmas.
In this School will be two sessions each ,choolday-s
freely given TO pupils at any time out of school.
BRANCHES TAUGHT.
The Greek, Latin, French and English Languages.
Mathematics, Chemistry. Natural and Moral Philosophy
and History. Very strict attention will be paid to English
Grammar. Geography, Arithmetic, Reading, Writing and
Spelling.
The subscriber residing at one of the mos: healthy
situations in the country, and for the past tweuty.threc
years the seat Of a literally patronized school, 10 prepared
TO accommodate comfortably, ten or twelve pupils to
board in his family
CHARoEs.-For Board, Tuition, Lodging, Washing and
Lights for The school term $50. payable SIS on entering
school, and the balance In FIVE months thereafter No de.
ducuon 'or absence unless In case of proractcd sickness.
Conveyhnces will meet pupils at Wilcoxs Wharf.
Faculty OF the University; Rev. John +.
Mcclure. Ex President Tyler, Dr.. Edward Wilcox, Rev. |
J. NJ. Lamb. MI. .. P. Binn,, Mr.. William Jerdone, and
many Others. patrons of the School. Charles City; M. A. |
Parkinson. New Kent; Mr.. John II. Tsbb, Gloucester; Mr..
Alexander Tunstall, Norfolk; MI. David Burlington, Rich.
mond.
July a5-cwtlstoc A.. FERGUSON.