The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-10-15
Schools.
TOUDOUN SCHOOL,

LNDO IJoO N DlIII\JOL,
MIDDLEBURG, BoUDOUN COUNTY, VA
T'lE design of this School is to give A
thorough preparation for the University
or the bust less OF life.
The fifth session will open on the first Of
| september next, and close on the 18th of the
following June. 1t is very desirable that pu-
| plls should be present on the opening day.
A long soourn in Paris enables the Prin-
cipal to promise unusual advantages to pu-
| pills desirous of acquiring thorough know.
French language.
Mr.. John Lee Logan will have charge of
| the Mathematical branches.
|. The village of Middleburg Is situated with
| in sight of the Blue Ridge Mountains in
| what is called the Piedmont Region of Vir-
ginia. A he heathfnlness of the climate, and
| the refinement of the society of this portion
! OF the state, are well known.
From Hon. j. r. 7ucker.1
BALTIMORE, May /, 1869.
MY DEAR SIR:-It gives me peculiar plea.
sure TO say to you, what | have said to 9TH
ers that after four years OF experience OF
your system of instruction, you have admir-
aDly succeeded in establishing one of the We
best Schools in your State The progress
made by my son and my nephew, as well as
py others:withiwhom have been associated,
mas been very gratifying, in diligence accu,
markably exacts.
Your thorough acquaintance with the An
oieiit ,L cias slcs ana with the French language,
ana your enthusiastic taste for their study.
mas created among your scholars kindred
feeling, which is an assurance of solid pro-
sresS. me generous emulation among them
tor the reward of your approval is one of the
marked characteristics of your excellent
system of teaching,
Your excellent Assistant in Mathematics
is equal 10 complete instruction in that de-
partment.
In climate, ghere health and strength
are assured TO your scholars, your school is
destined, beyond doubt, to a permanent and
extensive success; and but repeat to Won
here. at the end of another year of expert
ence. the congratulations expressed to you
of your school.
Though have removed from your town.
SO great Is my confidence in your capacity
,,,,ti, rnat Isl siali commit my son to your training
untll he is prepared for the University
You nave my thanks for the advantages
my children have had under your care: and
ni ior your complete success, my warmest and
sincere wishes.
Very truly. your friend,
]. r. TUCKER.
From Rt. Rer. R. II. Wilmer, Bishop of A1a,
MOBILE, April 80, 1868.
MY DEAR FRIEND:
My son has been more benefited by your
instruction than by any he has ever before |
received. You have taught him TO studv
ana by your kindness and patience have |
made his studies agreeable him. You have |
inspired MIN with reverence and affection
80, 90 -; ie, aiiu uoi KNOW now 10 thank
Yours, r. III. WILMER. |
From Hon. p. johnson Barbour Rector ofM
Hoard Of pisito'S Of the University of Vd.1 |
VIRGINIUs DABNEY, ESQ.,,
MY DEAR SIR The lapse of another year
enables me TO speak more decidedly as to the
merits OF your system of education and it |
Is no less my duty than my pleasure to say
tllat both as TO literary culture and moral
framing L do not believe there is q better
school within the limits of Vilsnia, You
nave evidently the happy talent of stimulate
ing iondness for study in your scholars,
whist you lose no opportunity of quicken
ing their sensibilities for all that is high or
honorable In life. | continue to congratu-
late myself that my son was placed under
your charge, as his progress in all respects
nas met my warmest hopes, and | feel that
u would De unjust iii me TO withhold this
eacher. ~
Wishing you great and deserved success, I
I'm, SIT with high respect and great regard |
Faithfully your friend