THE LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA THE COLLECTION OF NORTH CAROLINIANA PRESENTED BY Charlotte Public Library C370.9 C77n 1790-18L|0 UNIVERSITY OF N.C. AT CHAPEL HILL III II lllll III Hill III 000 18462628 This BOOK may be kept out ONE MONTH unless a recall notice is sent to you. A book may be renewed only once; it must be brought to the library for renewal. APR 7 2004 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill http://archive.org/details/northcarolinaschcoon INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES 1790-1840 A DOCUMENTARY HISTORY BY Charles L. Coon RALEIGH Edwabds & Beoughton Printing Company State Printers and Binders 1915 PREFATORY NOTE The documents brought together in this volume attempt to portray education as it existed in North Carolina during the fifty years immedi- ately succeeding 1790. In two former volumes covering this same period an attempt was made to trace the development of the sentiment which led to the passage of our first public school law in 1839. In many ways this volume supplements the material brought together in the Be- ginnings of Public Education in JSTorth Carolina 1790-1840. ISTo claim is made that these documents are entirely complete. It has been impossible to get first hand information about many schools of the period. However, these documents are representative and typical. C. L. C. CO iO if) EDUCATION IN NORTH CAROLINA 1790-1840 These documents reveal much that is interesting in our educational history. The influence of the University of the State, the kind of teach- ers who taught the schools and from whence they came, the equipment of the schools as to buildings and furniture, the salaries of teachers, school entertainments, methods of teaching and courses of study, the attempts to establish Lancaster schools, the current ideas of religious education, the beginnings of the denominational colleges, the military school craze, the first law schools, the general resort to lotteries to raise school funds, and the kinds of books sold in the bookstores of the day and the like are the topics which stand out as worthy of the notice of the student of our educational history. I shall try to show how a number of these topics are set forth in these documents, considering each in chronological order. Influence of the University — These documents contain many evidences of the educational influence of the University of ISTorth Carolina, which was opened for students in 1795. As early as 1801, Andrew Flinn, an A.B. graduate of that college, was principal of Hillsboro Academy. 1 The next year he was principal of the Fayetteville Academy 2 , and re- mained there for several years. In 1803, Bartlett Yancey, an early graduate, was assistant to the principal of Caswell Academy 3 , where he was supposed to teach the "English Language grammatically." In 1804, Chesley Daniel, another early graduate of the University, was principal of the Ealeigh Academy 4 ; and Wm. C. Love, a University man, was principal of the Springfield Academy in Caswell 5 . In 1805, Richard Henderson, another University man, was principal of the Hills- boro Academy, 6 and William Bingham, lately "one of the professors in the University," was principal of the Pittsboro Academy. 7 In 1809, John B. Bobbitt was principal of the Westrayville Academy and "William Crawford presided over the Warrenton Academy. The Raleigh Star of that time said of Mr. Bobbitt : "jSTo small recommen- dation of the teacher is that he is a graduate of the University of Xorth Carolina." 8 In 1810, Laurel Hill Academy gave notice that its principal was Murdoch McLean, "a graduate of the University of Xorth Carolina." 9 During the same year the Raleigh Register said that Rev. Joseph Cald- well, President of the University, honored the Raleigh Academy with his presence during a part of the examination. 10 In 1815, Laurel Hill Academy gave notice that "students will be pre- pared for any grade in the University," 11 while Tarboro Academy announced that Robert Hall, a graduate of the University, was its prin- cipal. 12 The same year Williamsboro Academy announced that An- VP. 280. 2 P. 61. 3 P. 19. 4 P. 391. 5 P. 29. «P. 281. 7 P. 37. S P. 263. 9 P. 343. I0 P. 420. "P. 344. 12 P. 77. (V) vi Introduction drew Rhea, late a professor in the University, was the principal of that school. 13 In 1816, Franklin Academy advertised that its principal, John B. Bobbitt, was "a graduate of our own University." 14 In 1818, Hyco Academy stated that its principal, John H. Hinton, was educated at the University, and had taught there both in the College and in the preparatory school. 15 The same year Union Academy in Halifax County had William E. Webb as principal and said that "those who intend that their children or wards shall complete their education in North Carolina will do well, it is presumed, by availing themselves of this opportunity — the preceptor having been educated at the University and acted for some time therein as a Tutor and Professor." 16 During this year, Hyco Academy announced that "this school is strictly pre- paratory to the University," 17 and repeated the announcement in 1820. 18 In 1819, Professor Mitchell of the University was commissioned by the Raleigh Academy to buy its "philosophical apparatus" ; 19 and Abner W. Clopton, a University graduate, founded the female academy at Milton. 29 In 1820, Thomas G. Stone, a graduate of the University, began to teach at the Hilliardston Academy in Nash County; 21 and the next year Williamsboro Academy announced that "the different branches of edu- cation as established by the Faculty at the University of this State will be adopted in this Institution." 22 In 1824, the same school published that "Students may here be prepared for the Freshman or Sophomore class in the University." 23 The next year the principal of this school said that "the department immediately under my own care will hence- forth be divided into four classes, preparatory to the University." 24 It is worthy of note, too, that in 1820 James F. Martin "a late graduate of the University of North Carolina" was principal of the Madison Academy; 25 and that James A. Craig of Chapel Hill Academy, said that "the course of studies in this Academy will be (as usual) so ar- ranged as to render it in every respect preparatory to the University" ; 26 also that the Louisburg Male Academy claimed that "the plan of educa- tion is calculated to prepare young gentlemen for the University." 27 In 1821, Shocco Male Academy announced, among other things, that "young men can be prepared for the University." 28 In 1822, John Rodgers said that the studies in Hillsboro Academy were preparatory to the University. 29 From 1822 to 1828, Charles A. Hill conducted Midway Academy in Franklin County as a school preparatory to the University. A typical announcement of his said that the course of classical studies is so arranged as to constitute Mid- way Academy preparatory to our University. 30 During this year John Louis Taylor, an alumnus of the University, began his law school at Raleigh. 31 In 1823, Warrenton Academy advertised that its principal was James "P. 125. 14 P. 95. 16 P. 25. i6 P. 178. 17 P. 26. 18 P. 27. 19 P. 455. 20 P. 30. "P. 264. "p. 125. "P. 125. 2*P. 126. "P. 345. 2 «P. 299. "P. 99. 28 P. 606. "P. 283. »°PP. 107-113. sip. 531. Introduction vii H. Otey, who was educated at the University of North Carolina. 32 The same year the Ealeigh Academy gave notice that "the sessions and vacations of the school will be regulated for the present, by those of the University of North Carolina"; 33 and a like announcement was made in 1823 for the Episcopal School at Raleigh. 34 Wake Forest Academy this year announced that "the classical course prescribed by the University of North Carolina will be followed here." 35 Also, during the year 1823, John Rodgers of the Hillsboro Academy had pub- lished that "at the late Examination of the Faculty of the University of this State, fifteen young Gentlemen were approved on the studies preparatory to the Freshman Class, and six for the Sophomore." 36 Finally, in 1823, the New Bern Academy Flan of Education announced that "the system of studies in the Classical Department shall be similar to that preparatory to admission into the University of N. C. and include the studies of the Freshman and Sophomore Classes of the University, when required." 37 In 1824, the Catawba School in Lincoln County, advertised that its "course of instruction is such as to qualify students for admission into the University of this State." 3S Farmwell Grove Academy in Halifax announced that its principal was John Bragg, "a graduate of our Uni- versity." 39 William C. Love, who has already been mentioned as a University man, was now principal of the Springfield Academy. 40 Morganton Academy advertised Alexander E. Wilson, a graduate of the University, as its principal; 41 and William Hooper announced that his Select Classical School at Fayetteville will prepare students to enter the University of North Carolina. In 1825, William M. Green, a distinguished graduate of Chapel Hill, began his famous female seminary at Hillsboro. 42 John Rodgers, of the Hillsboro Academy, announced that "we decline admitting students who are, at this time, qualified to enter the Freshman Class in Jhe University of North Carolina, as our scheme of studies extends no farther than a thorough preparation of our pupils for admission to this class" ; 43 and Pittsboro announced that Mr. Lalor's tuition prepares for the Univer- sity and that John D. Clancy, a University graduate, had succeeded to the principalship of that school. 44 In 1826, John J. Wyche, a University man, took charge of the Fami- well Grove Academy in Halifax. 45 In 1827, Smithfield Academy, then in charge of J. Warnock, a grad- uate of Glasgow, announced that "the classical course will be adapted to that observed at Chapel Hill." 46 The same year the Nashville Academy, then in charge of the Rev. John Armstrong, advertised that "the Trustees are well aware of the inconvenience a young man labors under, who enters College, having pursued a course of studies different from that taught in the University, and they are determined to have an eye to it." 47 On Jan- uary 1, 1827, William J. Bingham took charge of the Hillsboro Academy. > 2 P. 585. "P. 470. 34p. 535 ssp. 532. 3ep. 284. "P. 55. 3sp. 225. 39 P. 179. 4 °P. 29. "P. 17. < 2 P. 300. «'P. 286. "P. 39. «p, igo. 46p. 195. 4?p. 267. viii Introduction He was a graduate of Chapel Hill and was destined to attain great fame as a teacher." 48 In 1828, Absalom K. Barr, a Chapel Hill man, took charge of the Lexington Academy, 49 and Thomas G. Stone, mentioned above, was in charge of Mount Welcome Academy in Franklin. 50 Charles A. Hill, then at Louisburg, gave notice that his "plan of education accords with that of our University." 51 In 1829, William J. Bingham advertised that his "system of studies is, in general, preparatory to our University" ; 52 Pleasant Spring, in Wake, said that "the course of studies will be preparatory to the Uni- versity" ; 53 and H. R. Hall's Ebenezer Academy in Iredell claimed that "a course of studies is here pursued preparatory to admission into the University of this State." 54 In 1831, James Grant took charge of the Raleigh Academy and printed the testimonials given him by his Chapel Hill teachers. 55 Of the examination at the end of his first term the Raleigh Register said: "We were gratified at the performances of the Senior Class, who are about to leave the Academy and enter College — more especially as their destination is our own University." 56 About this time Walker Ander- son began his female boarding school at Hillsboro, 57 which enjoyed con- siderable success for a number of years. Shortly after the founding of this school William E. Anderson, a graduate of the University assumed its management. In 1833, the Pittsboro Academy claimed to prepare students to enter any one of the three lower classes of the University. 58 During this year Benjamin Sumner took charge of Arcadia Academy in Person and advertised the fact that he was a graduate of the University and printed what his teachers said about him as a student. 59 A few years later on he says that the Arcadia "Course of Studies is usually preparatory to admission into the University." 60 In 1833, Ponoma Academy near Rowles' Store in Wake advertised with pride that its principal, William B. Strain, had been a tutor at Chapel Hill. 61 During this year J. D. Hooper, a distinguished graduate of the University, became connected with the Episcopal school at Raleigh. 62 In 1834, Solomon Lea was made principal of Warrenton Academy. The trustees in a public statement said : "To those unacquainted, it will be sufficient to know that he graduated at Chapel Hill, and is recommended by the Faculty of that celebrated school." 63 The Raleigh Academy was now in charge of L. B. Johnson and Thomas B. Haywood. They announced that "the Classics will be pursued to any extent that may be desired. The excellent Prosody of Professor Hooper, and the Fine Scheme of Preparatory Studies prescribed by the Faculty of the University of this State will be constantly kept in view." 64 Joseph H. Saunders, during this year, became chaplain of the Episcopal School "P. 286. "P. 328. E °P. 115. 61 P. 102. "P. 288. "P. 560. "P. 190. esp. 497. sep, 500. 57p. 312. 68 P. 41. 69 P. 331. 8 °P. 333. "P. 553. 62p. 536. 63p. 588. 64p. 503. Introduction ix at Ealeigh. He was a Chapel Hill graduate 65 and a distinguished minister and teacher. In 1835, William H. Owen took charge of the Leasburg Classical School in Caswell. He was a graduate of the University. 66 In 1836, it was announced that Robert G. Allison had become prin- cipal of Raleigh Academy. It was also said that "he is a graduate of our University." 67 In 1S37, the principal of the Northampton Academy said that "with boys who design to enter College, the Preparatory Course of Studies and the Standard authors adopted by the Faculty of our own excellent University at Chapel Hill, will be, henceforth, invariably adhered to." 68 And the trustees of Stony Hill Academy in Nash the same year said that "those who intend a course at College will invariably use such au- thors as are recommended by the Faculty of our University." 69 In 1838, there are numerous evidences of the influence of the Uni- versity on the schools of the State. The Oxford Academy gave notice that "Classical Students will be prepared to enter the Freshman or Sophomore class, agreeably to the course of studies prescribed by the University of the State." 70 Pomona Academy announced that it taught such studies as "prepare young men for entering the University." 71 William B. Otis, Raleigh Classical Academy, advertised that its "pupils are prepared to enter the advanced classes of the University of this State." 72 Shocco Classical Seminary said that "students for the Uni- versity will be prepared to enter Freshman or Sophomore class." 73 Finally, Manly's Private School, in Raleigh, announced that its prin- cipal was a graduate of the University of North Carolina. 74 Physical Equipment of the Schools. — These documents give us only glimpses of the school buildings and their equipment. It is well to remember that the North Carolina of this period was a sparsely settled, agricultural State with no large towns. It is well to remember, too, that blackboards were not much in use anywhere in the world before 1820 and that modern school desks and furniture were unknown every- where. The academy at Warrenton as early as 1795 was quite well known in the State. The first building was replaced in 1800 by a structure "forty feet by thirty-five, two stories high." 75 I have never been able to find a description of the first house used by this school. In 1805 the "Warren- ton trustees said that they had "contracted for the building of a stew- ard's house, together with all necessary outhouses." They also said the academy had "a good mathematical and philosophical (physics) appa- ratus, which most other institutions of the like kind in this State are destitute of." 76 In 1820, when Jones and Andrews had charge of the female academy they said they had "an extensive apparatus for Natural Philosophy and chemistry and an excellent Orrery" 77 and several pianos. 78 In 1826-7, when the female academy was in charge of 65 P. 537. eep. 32. 6?p. 5ii. esp. 276. "P. 269. ™P. 147. 71 P. 554. 72 P. 570 73 P. 632. 7 "P. 571. "p. 577. 78 p. 578. "p. 615. "P. 616. x Introduction Elijah Brainerd, it was said to have "a Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus and a choice Cabinet of Minerals, selected by Professors Silliman, Smith, and Dr. Manson, of Yale College." 79 The Raleigh newspapers of this period give us a fairly good idea of what the school buildings of the Raleigh Academy were like. The first building, erected in 1802, was to be two stories high, pillared on brick or stone, forty feet long, twenty-four feet wide, with twelve feet pitch be- low and ten feet above, and a brick chimney at either end. There were to be two doors and eight windows of 18 panes each in the first story and ten windows of 18 panes each in the second story. The win- dow panes were ten by twelve inches in the lower story and eight by ten inches in the upper story. There were to be two rooms twelve feet square cut off from one end of the upper story. The house was to be painted inside and out. 80 In the fall of 1807 it was announced that "on the first day of January next, the new building for the Female Depart- ment will be finished." 81 In 1808, it was said that "the Students of the Raleigh Academy, who are members of the Polemic Society have deter- mined to establish among themselves a Circulating Library." 82 In 1810, the trustees of the Academy erected a home for their principal. This building was twenty-two by twenty-four feet, two stories high, and had a piazza. 83 In 1811, the trustees bought a second hand safe from the U. S. Internal Revenue Collector. 84 In 1813, the trustees "deemed it expedient from the great increase of students to erect a separate House for the Preparatory School." 85 In 1815, the Polemic Society Library and the Raleigh Subscription Library were united. 86 In 1815, the authorities of the Academy bought 90 shares of stock in the Bank of New Bern and several shares in the State Bank. 87 An account of the school closing for 1815 said that "the experiments made by the Students in Chemistry did honor to Miss Wye." Evidently the Academy then had some kind of chemical apparatus. In 1817, the trustees insured two school buildings for $1,000 each, a one-story building used by the female department for $250, and a one-story building used by the preparatory (elementary) school for $500. 88 In 1819, the trustees spent $500 for a philosophical apparatus, to be selected by Prof. Mitchell, of Chapel Hill. 89 An advertisement of 1823 refers to the fact that the Academy has a number of ancient maps. In 1835, a visitor to the academy, then conducted by Johnson and Haywood, spoke of small children using the blackboard in solving problems in arithmetic. 90 In 1806, the Caswell Academy announced that it was "provided with an excellent pair of globes, a set of fine Maps, and some geometrical apparatus." 91 In 1807, John Henry Gault, a traveling teacher and braggart, claimed to have a pair of "New British Globes" for the use of his school. 92 The Salisbury Academy trustees, in 1807, said they had "procured for the accommodations of the students in a retired part of the town, a large and convenient pile of buildings, containing twelve 79 P. 625. 8 °P. 388. s'P. 404. asp. 407. ssp. 419. 84p. 424. ssp. 433. sep. 444. 87pp. 445-449. ssp. 451. "p. 455. oop. 510. sip. 20. »2p. 514. Introduction xi rooms, of which nine are furnished with fire places." 93 In 1808, the Louisburg Male Academy was said to he "a pleasant building on the hill about one-fourth mile from the Village." 94 In 1810, the pupils of this academy gave a play "for the benefit of the Library lately established in that Institution." 95 The trustees in letting out the contract for the academy building at Smithfleld in 1812 said that it was to be "22 feet by 40 feet two stories high, with such conveniences as is necessary for an academy." 96 The same year the trustees of Hyco Academy speak of the wood work of their "elegant brick building." 97 And the trustees of the Oxford Academy in 1812 refer with pride to "an elegant two-story Building, 50 feet long and 32 wide." 98 Tarboro erected a school building in 1813 which the trustees said was to be sixty feet by twenty-four feet and two stories high. 99 In 1814 the building of the Louisburg Female Academy was erected. The trustees specified that it was to be 30 feet by 20 feet and two stories high, with two chimneys, and painted outside. 100 In 1815, it was advertised that the Jamestown Female Seminary "School Room is furnished with a pair of Carey's Globes, a complete set of large Maps and one of the United States six feet square." 101 In 1818, the trustees of the Salisbury Academy say that "besides the large and elegant build- ing on Academy Square, provided for the Males, a very convenient house has been prepared for the Young Ladies." 102 In 1820, the two academy buildings were described as being "about 40 or 50 feet long and two stories high," situated upon handsome sites and surrounded with pleasant groves of native growth." 103 The trustees of the Hillsboro Academy, in 1821, advertised that their new house was to be of brick and "large enough to contain about 150 students." 104 The same year Mrs. Robert L. Edmonds claimed that her school room at Wadesboro was "furnished with Maps and Globes equal to any in the United States" 105 which reminds us that the modern habit of boasting about our schools is not really modern in origin after all. In 1822 Jones and Andrews conducted the Oxford Female Seminary. In one of their advertisements they declare that they "possess a better philosophical apparatus than most of our colleges." They also said they had "three excellent Piano Fortes" and that "the models for Drawing and Painting are numerous and good." 106 In 1824 a committee of the trustees of the Charlotte Male and Female Academies gave notice that they intended to erect two academy buildings. These buildings were to be "fifty feet long by thirty feet wide, two stories high, on a stone foundation." 107 There were to be two partition walls in each building. In 1824, the trustees of Lincolnton Female Academy "Resolved unanimously that the building be brick." This school was 40 feet long and 25 feet wide, two stories high, the pitch below being eleven feet and the pitch above ten feet. 108 The window 93 P. 346. 9 »> 03 a O 03 0J> a >> 03 -a tn cu a >> T3 OQ H a 03 03 | >> 03 -a a a H ? >, -i St « >' M > 1—1 ©> CN uo a 00 i-i 1-1 t co" >o >j oq SB ^ u r-O, OJ o w r^2 w - s +3 O a a 5~ ^ > rf O f-3 > o o, 1. "3 to CD £ £ Anson County Schools 13 ANNOUNCEMENT OF JULY, 1822. WADESBOROUGH MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMY. The exercises of this institution commenced on the 15th inst. under the superintendence of Mr. and Mrs. Edmonds. Parents and guar- dians, taking into consideration the healthy situation of our village, the cheapness of board, the qualifications of the teachers, would do well to send their children and wards. The board of managers pledge them- selves, that every attention shall be given to the morals and instruction of the pupils. William Dismukes, MlTMFORD DeJARNETTE, Thomas D. Parke, Alexander Little, Erancis A. Cash, Wadesboro', July 22, 1822. Managers. — Western Carolinian, July 30, 1822. BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. Asheville, Buncombe County, July 7, 1809. The anniversary of our glorious Independence was pleasingly cele- brated in this little village on Tuesday last. Here was no bombastic dis- play of warlike ardour — no mock feats of chivalry — no firing of guns — no splendid feasting — no Bachanalian libations — and consequently no pestiferous, a baneful practice of assassinating characters with im- punity, and fomenting party strife. About 11 o'clock in the forenoon the Students of the Union Hill Academy (under the tuition of the Rev. George Newton) marched into town in handsome order, followed by their Teacher and the Trustees of this seminary, and had an exhibition at the house of Maj. Andrew Er- win, where a stage had been previously erected. The scene was beau- tiful; about 40 of the Students neatly clad in homespun garbs, exhib- ited various characters on the stage — while the expressive countenances of several hundreds of spectators bore testimony that their performances were such as did honour to themselves and their worthy Preceptor. —Raleigh Star, July 29, 1809. LOTTERY ADVERTISEMENT, 1810. LITERARY ADVANCEMENT. SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ! May be gained for the small sum of FOUR DOLLARS ! In the NEWTON ACADEMY LOTTERY. * * * The above Lottery is authorized by an act of the Legislature of North Carolina, for the purpose of enabling the Trustees of the New- ton Academy near the town of Asheville, to compleat the necessary buildings belonging to the same — And also to establish a Female Acad- emy in the town of Asheville. * * * David Vance, Geo. Swaine, John Patton, Geo. Newton, Andkew Erwin, Asheville, January 26, 1810. Managers. — Raleigh Register, February 22, 1810. (14) Buncombe County Schools 15 LOTTERY A FAILURE. ADVEKTISEMENT. The Managers of the ISTewton Lottery, return their sincere thanks to all who have evinced a willingness to aid them in carrying the Lottery into effect ; and with reluctance inform them, that owing to the extreme scarcity of cash, they are induced to believe that a sufficient number of Tickets, to justify the commencement of drawing in a reasonable time, cannot be sold. And lest those holding Tickets should become uneasy, we deem it our duty to discontinue the sale of Tickets ; and have re- funded all the money to the Post-Masters and other Agents, that was forwarded by them to us, with a request that they will take in all the tickets they have respectively sold, which request we flatter ourselves each will comply with. David Vance. George Swain. John Patton. George Newton. Asheville, December 21, 1811. Andrew Irvin. — The Star, January 2k, 1812. BURKE COUNTY SCHOOLS NOTICE OF OPENING OF ACADEMY. MORGANTON ACADEMY, Burke County, is now open for the reception of Scholars, under the patronage of a respectable Board of Trustees. The mode of instruc- tion pursued is the result of much attention and experience, and emi- nently calculated to fit young gentlemen and ladies for the active du- ties of life, and to prepare students successfully to pursue their colle- giate studies. Lectures in an easy, familiar style, are given three or four times a week, on Language, History, Rhetoric, or Moral, Intellectual, Natural or Political Philosophy. Great attention is paid to reading, speaking, writing, and pronounc- ing the English language with correctness and elegance, and to the manners and morals of the pupils; and every thing done to promote their happiness and improvement. Tuition $20 per annum, and board on the most reasonable terms. The village is pleasant and healthy. French and Italian will be taught grammatically, if requested. April 15, 1822. — Western Carolinian, June 11, 1822. FEMALE ACADEMY ANNOUNCEMENTS. MORGANTON FEMALE ACADEMY. This institution will continue the current Year under the manage- ment of the Rev. Chauncey Eddy, Mrs. Eddy, and Miss Parkman, the same as the last year. The discipline and course of studies are the same as those adopted in the most approved seminaries of New England and New York. The first quarter of the present year has already commenced, but ad- mission can be obtained at any time, and the bills will be made out from the time of admission. As the object of the institution is the intellectual, and religious im- provement of the Young Ladies, the instructors feel themselves bound to exercise an attentive guardianship over them, — to check their de- sires for vulgar and degrading amusements, and to direct their attention to such things as are calculated to refine the manners, enlarge the mind and improve the heart. Good boarding can be obtained, either at the Academy, with the Instructors, or in the immediate vicinity, at the rate of eighty dollars per year. Terms, $6.25 per quarter; or $5, when instruction in Painting is not required; payable at the end of each quarter. Morganton, February 21, 1824. — Western Carolinian, March 2, 182 %. (16) Burke County Schools 17 ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1824. MORGANTON ACADEMY. This institution having received such assistance from the acts of the last Assembly, as places it on a stable and respectable foundation, and enjoying the labors of Mr. Alexander E. Wilson, a graduate from the State University, who has during the last year, given the most satisfac- tory proof of his faithfulness and ability, is now recommended to the attention of the public. * * * Under the instruction of Mr. Wil- son, * * * together with the Rev. Mr. Eddy, residing in the Acad- emy buildings, * * * those gentlemen who wish to fit their sons for college, or give them a valuable scientific education will be afforded fa- cilities at this institution equal to any in the State. Isaac T. Avery. — Western Carolinian, August 10, 182Jf. CASWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS CASWELL ACADEMY. Legislation. An Act to establish an Academy at the Courthouse in Caswell County: Whereas, a number of the citizens of said county, are desirous of es- tablishing an Academy for the promotion of learning, at the courthouse aforesaid, having by subscription, erected a convenient building on a lot appropriated to that purpose, and Trustees being already appointed by the Subscribers to carry the same into effect, and it is proper that they should be incorporated, therefore; Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of North Caro- lina and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That Thomas Donoho, Solomon Graves, Jesse Carter, Alexander Murphey, David Mitchell, Richard Simpson, Marmaduke Williams, Michael Montgomery, John M'Aden, James Yancey and Henry Atkinson, Es- quires shall be, and they are hereby declared to be a body politic and cor- porate, to be known and distinguished by the name of "The Trustees of the Caswell Academy" and by that name shall have perpetual succes- sion and that they the Trustees, and their successors by the name afore- said, or a majority of them, shall be able and capable in law, to take, demand, receive and possess all monies, goods and chattels that shall be given for the use of the said Academy, and the same apply according to the will of the donors and by gift, purchase or devise, to take, have, receive, possess and enjoy and retain to them and their successors forever, any lands, rents, tenements, and hereditaments of what kind or nature soever, in special trust and confidence, that the same or the profits thereof, be applied to and for the use and purpose of establish- ing and endowing said academy. —Chapter XXXVII, Laws 1802. CASWELL ACADEMY OPEtfS. There will be opened in the County of Caswell, near the Courthouse, on the first day of January next, an Academy, known by the Name ol the Caswell Academy, for the Reception of Students, to be taught the different Branches of Literature; to wit, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, the Latin and Greek Languages, Geography, Natural and Moral Phil- osophy, Astronomy, etc., etc., under the direction of the Rev. Hugh Shaw. The Terms for teaching the Latin and Greek Languages, to- gether with the Sciences, will be 14 Dollars per Annum; Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, 7 Dollars per Annum. Boarding may be pro- cured convenient to the said Academy in good Houses, at the low Price of 33% Dollars, and from that to 40 dollars per annum. November 22, 1802. — Raleigh Register, November 22, 1802. (18) Caswell County Schools 19 CASWELL ACADEMY EXAMINATION, 1803. On the 4th ult. the Public Speaking, etc., commenced at the Caswell Academy, which was performed with approbation and applause ; and on the 5th, the Examination began on those parts of the Studies in which the Students had been engaged the previous half year; and it is with pleasure the Trustees announce to the public, that the progress they have made, and the accuracy with which they passed their several examinations, much exceeded their expectations, and was honorable to themselves, and to their Preceptors. By Order of the Board, Henry Atkinson, Glk. — Raleigh Register, August 1, 1803. CASWELL ACADEMY UNDER HUGH SHAW. This Seminary, established on the pure patriotic Disposition of its Friends to cultivate Science and Literature, has increased in Number beyond the Expectation of its most sanguine Patronage. There are, at present, upwards of fifty Students who evince the strongest Proofs of expanding Genius, and discover the Advantage of an early Educa- tion. * * * The Trustees, at their last Meeting, have again con- tracted with the Rev. Hugh Shaw, as Principal Teacher, for the ensu- ing Year, whose Capability and moral Character has been highly approved. The School will also be furnished with an Assistant Teacher in the Languages. They have also employed Mr. Bartlett Yancey, a young Gentleman of approved Talents, to teach the English Language Grammatically, under the Direction of the Principal Teacher. * * * December 8, 1803. The Trustees. 'A pair of Globes and a complete Set of Maps have just come to Hand. — Raleigh Register, December 9, 1803. CASWELL ACADEMY UNDER ME. DONOHO. The Exercises of Caswell Academy will commence with the beginning of the next year, under the direction of Mr. Sanders Donoho. Terms of Tuition will be Fourteen Dollars for the Latin and Greek Lan- guages, the same for Geography, with the use of the Maps and Globes ; and seven dollars for the English Language. December 20, 1804. Henry Atkinson, Treasurer. — Raleigh Register, January 28, 1805. CASWELL ACADEMY UNDER MR. EOWLES. The Exercises of the Caswell Academy will commence as usual, on the first of January next under the direction of Mr. James Bowles, who will teach the different branches of Literature, to wit : Reading, Writing, English Grammar, the Latin and Greek Languages, Arith- 20 Caswell County Schools nietic, Geography, Geometry, Trigonometry, Natural and Moral Phil- osophy, with Astronomy, etc. The Trustees flatter themselves, that being provided with an excel- lent pair of Globes, a set of fine Maps, and some geometrical apparatus, with the healthy situation of the Academy, the cheapness of board, and the qualifications of their Teacher, Parents and Guardians will find it to their interest to send their children to this institution. The Trustees vouch themselves that due attention shall be paid to the tuition and morals of the Students. Boarding may be had in convenient and respectable families for forty and forty-five dollars per year. By order, A. Mubphey. December 23, 1805. — Raleigh Register, January 13, 1806. CASWELL ACADEMY UNDER ME. CALDWELL. The Trustees of Caswell Academy inform the Public, that they have employed Mr. John W. Caldwell, of Guilford county, to take charge of that Seminary, at the commencement of the ensuing year. * * * November 17, 1807. The Trustees. — Raleigh Register, December 21/., 1807. CASWELL ACADEMY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1808. The Trustees of the Caswell Academy inform the Public, that they have employed Mr. John W. Caldwell, of Guilford County, to take charge of that Seminary, at the commencement of the ensuing year. Boarding can be had for fifty Students, within one mile and a half of the Academy, in genteel and respectable families, at forty-five and fifty dollars. It is presumed the situation and healthiness of the place, and the character and abilities of the teacher, will induce parents and others to send their children to this place. November 17, 1807. The Trustees. — Raleigh Register, November 19, 1807. CASWELL ACADEMY FOR 1809. The Trustees of this seminary have the pleasure of informing the public that they have again employed Mr. John W. Caldwell, formerly of Guilford as Principal Teacher in the Academy. The character of this gentleman as a profound linguist and a good teacher is well known. * * * The exercises of the Academy will go into operation on the 1st of January. The superior advantage which this institution has over country seminaries of the kind, in having an elegant and com- plete set of Globes and Maps, and being situated in a healthy part of the country, where morality and religion are celebrated and respected, the Trustees offer as an inducement to parents and guardians to send "heir children and wards to this place. There is little or no induce- Caswell County Schools 21 merit for young men to become dissipated, and every species of vice and irregularity is checked in its infancy. The laws of the institution and plan of education are modeled after those of the University, in order that boys who lay the rudiments of their education here may complete it at that place. B. Yancy, Secy. — Raleigh Register, December 22, 1808'. STAR EDITORIAL NOTICE, 1810. CASWELL ACADEMY. Of this Seminary Mr. John W. Caldwell is Principal. The School is said to be a good one. Board in the vicinity is remarkably low. — Raleigh Star, March 15, 1810. CASWELL ACADEMY STILL UNDER MR. CALDWELL. The Trustees of this Institution have the pleasure of announcing to the Public that they still retain in their employment for the next year Mr. John W. Caldwell, a gentleman of distinguished talents and learning as a Preceptor; and under whom has been the direction of the Academy for several years. * * * Caswell, December 30, 1809. B. Yancy, Secy. — Raleigh Star, January 18, 1810. CASWELL ACADEMY FOR 1811. The Trustees of the Caswell Academy have the pleasure of inform- ing the Public, that they have again employed Mr. John W. Caldwell as their Principal Teacher, for the ensuing year. * * * as also Mr. James Kerr, a young man of the strictest sobriety and temperance as an Assistant. * * * December 15. S. Graves, Secy. — Raleigh Register, December 27, 1810. CASWELL ACADEMY FOR 1812. The Trustees of Caswell Academy * * * have again employed Mr. John W. Caldwell, as Principal of the Academy. * * * Caswell County, December 27, 1811. — Raleigh Register, January 3, 1812. HICO ACADEMY. Legislation, 1804. An Act to Establish an Academy in the Lower End of Caswell County. Whereas, a number of the citizens of this and the adjacent coun- ties, are desirous of establishing an academy for the promotion of learning in the lower end of the county aforesaid, and having liberally subscribed for the purpose of carrying the same into effect, and trus- 22 Caswell County Schools tees being appointed, they therefore are desirous of receiving the sanc- tion of the Legislature by an act to incorporate them. Therefore, Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of North Caro- lina, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That John Ogilby, John M'Aden, Thomas J. Moore, Samuel Smith, James Rainey, Swepson Sims and Herndon Haralson, Esquires, shall be, and they are hereby declared to be a body politic and corporate, to be known and distinguished by the name of "The Trustees of the Hico Academy," and by that name shall have perpetual succession ; and that they the trustees and their successors by the name aforesaid, or a majority of them, shall be able and capable in law to take, demand, receive and possess all monies, goods and chattels that shall be given for the use of the said Academy, and the same apply according to the will of the donors; and by gift, purchase or devise, to take, have, receive, possess, enjoy and retain to them and their successors forever, any lands, rents, tenements and hereditaments of what kind or nature soever, in special trust and confidence, that the same or the profits thereof be applied to and for the use and purposes of establishing and endowing the said Academy, and all purchases by them made of real and personal estate in their names as trustees aforesaid, and all contracts entered into by them as aforesaid, are hereby declared to be as good and valid to all intents and purposes, as if they had been heretofore a body politic and corporate. — Chapter XLI, Laws of 180k- HICO ACADEMY WANTS A TEACHER. THE HICO ACADEMY. In the Lower end of Caswell County. Being nearly ready for the reception of Students, the Trustees are anxious to contract with some Gentleman as Principal Teacher, who can come well recommended for Morals and a Knowledge of the dif- ferent Languages, Arts and Sciences. A Person who has been in the habit of teaching, would be preferred. Such a character will meet with liberal Encouragement on early Application to James Rainey, Thomas I. Moore, July 26, 1805. John McAden. — Raleigh Register, August 26, 1805. HICO EMPLOYS SHAW AIVD COTTRELL. THE HYCO ACADEMY. The Trustees of the Hyco Academy (in the lower end of Caswell County) with pleasure inform the Public, that they have contracted with the Rev. Hugh Shaw, as Teacher of the Languages, etc. and the Rev. Thomas Cottrell, as Teacher of English, Reading, Writing, etc. Caswell County Schools 23 who will take charge of this Seminary on the 1st of January next ; where will be taught the Latin and Greek Languages, Geography, Phil- osophy, Astronomy, History, Euclid's Elements, English Grammar, Arithmetic, Reading, Writing, etc. * * * Terms of Tuition, for Reading, Writing and the common Rules of Arithmetic, seven dollars; for English Grammar, and its application to the Languages, also the higher branches of Arithmetic, ten dollars; for Latin, Greek, etc. six- teen dollars per annum, paid quarterly in advance. November 10. Tho. I. Moore, Clh. — Raleigh Register, November 25, 1805. HICO COXTISUES ME. SHAW. HYCO ACADEMY Will open on the first day of January next, for the Reception of Students. The Trustees having again engaged the Rev. Hugh Shaw as Principal Teacher, with a suitable Teacher in the lower Branches, are induced to hope that they will again meet with that Encourage- ment from the Public which they have so liberally experienced the present Session, and which the advantages attached to the Institution are calculated to secure. December 18, 1806. — Raleigh Register, January 26, 1807. HICO CONTINUES ME. SHAW FOB 1808. HICO ACADEMY. The Trustees of the Hico Academy respectfully inform the Public, that they have engaged the Rev. Hugh Shaw, as Principal Teacher, and the Rev. Thomas Cotterell, as Assistant Teacher, for the ensuing year. * * * December 17. — Raleigh Register, December 2k, 1807. HICO ADVERTISES A LOTTERY. HYCO ACADEMY LOTTERY. The Trustees of the Hyco Academy, solicitous more liberally to en- courage and perpetuate the advantages arising from this Seminary, and conscious of the ill success in a direct application to the generosity of the public, obtained an act of the Legislature of this State, to raise a sum by way of Lottery to be applied by said Trustees to the use and benefit of the said Academy, and now most respectfully offer the scheme to their fellow citizens and solicit their patronage. * * * Red House, February 1, 1810. John McAden, President. — Raleigh Star, March 1, 1810. 24 Caswell County Schools HICO LOTTERY DRAWING. HYCO ACADEMY LOTTERY. At a general meeting of the Trustees, they resolved to commence the drawing of the Hyco Academy Lottery on the 15th of August next, at the Red House, and have appointed the following gentlemen to superintend and manage the same, to wit : Dr. John M'Aden, Samuel Smith, James Rainey, Herndon Haralson, Col. George Lea, Edmond Dixon and Thomas Bouldin. It is expected that those gentlemen who have or may receive Tickets to sell and do not return them by that time, will account for the price thereof in cash. The Trustees flatter themselves that the benevolent and all friends to learning and virtue (particularly when they recollect the great misfortune in the destruc- tion of the late Hyco Academy by fire, and that a new and elegant two story building is contracted for, the first floor and walls of which are to be of brick, and are now in a considerable state of forwardness,) will not only themselves, but cause others to become adventurers in this Lottery. Few Lotteries of the same magnitude present prospects of equal benefit with as little risk. — Price of Tickets only three dollars — highest prize $1000, lowest $5, and two blanks to a prize only. — The known integrity of the managers warrants justice to adventurers. — Tickets may be had from any of the Trustees and at most of the Stores and Post-Offices in Person and Caswell. Geokge "W. Jeffreys, Cl'h. Red House, Caswell County, June 9, 1811. — The Star, June 28, 1811. HICO EMPLOYS ABEL GRAHAM. HYCO ACADEMY. The Trustees of Hyco Academy have completed an elegant Brick House Building, and have contracted with Mr. Abel Graham to super- intend this institution, the ensuing year. * * * English Language grammatically, the Latin and Greek Languages, with the usual branches of Science, will be taught in this Academy. * * * The Exercises will commence on the first day of January, 1813. * * * Board on moderate terms may be procured at the Red House, within half a mile of the Academy, where arrangements have been made to receive ten or fifteen Students. * * * At which place an assortment of Latin, Greek and English Books are now on hand for sale, for the accommodation of the Students. — Raleigh Register, November 27, 1812. Caswell County Schools 25 HICO ACADEMY FIRE. HYCO ACADEMY. Notwithstanding the Wood Work of this Academy has again been consumed by Fire, Preparations have been made for the reception of Students, and the School will go into operation on Monday the 4th of January, 1813, under the superintendence of Mr. Abel Graham as Principal Teacher. * * * The Wood Work of the elegant Brick Building will be completed again perhaps by the first of May, for the reception of Students and for the operation of the School. Caswell County, H". C, December 28, (1812). — Raleigh Register, January 8, 1813. HICO BUYS MAPS AND GLOBES. THE HYCO ACADEMY. * * * rr^g Trustees have procured for the use of the school a pair of large and elegant Globes and a complete set of Maps on the most ap- proved scale. * * * They have employed Mr. Holbrook for the next year. * * * E. D. Jones, Clerk. Red House, Caswell, June 20. — Raleigh Register, July 1, 1811/.. HICO EMPLOYS L. HOLBEOOKS. THE HYCO ACADEMY. The Trustees take this method of announcing to the Public, that this institution, notwithstanding its several misfortunes, is now in a complete state of readiness for the reception and accommodation of Students, where they may be correctly taught the Latin and Greek Classics and a general course of Science by Mr. L. Holbrooks. * * * The above branches of Education will be taught for Twenty Dollars per year, paid quarterly in advance. The School will go into operation on the first Monday in January next. * * * Eed House, Caswell, December 23, 1813. E. D. Jones, Glh. — Raleigh Register, January 7, 1811/.. HICO EMPLOYS JOHX H. HI>TO> T . HYCO ACADEMY. * * * The services of Mr. John H. Hinton, under whose direction the Academy has been placed during the present year, are engaged for the next. He was educated at the University and afterwards taught, with reputation, both in the College and in the Preparatory depart- ment at that place. The system on which he teaches is, therefore, pre- cisely the same which is there adopted, and the course of studies such 26 Caswell County Schools as to render the Academy in every respect preparatory to the University. The very essential branches of Classical education — correct pronun- ciation, according to the rules of Prosody, Scanning, and the derivation and composition of words — so much neglected in other Academies, here receive particular attention. Proper attention is also paid to the English education of classical students; and as a Sabbath exercise McDowell's Bible Questions will in future be taught. * * * Geo. W. Jeffreys, Secy. Red House, Caswell County, December 11. — Raleigh Register, December 24, 1818. HICO PREPARES FOR UNIVERSITY. HYCO ACADEMY, MAY 30TH, 1818. * * * "Pile inconvenience and loss of time the Students from many other Academies in the State experience on going to the College, from having attended to their studies in a different order from that established there, and from having pursued such as are not auxiliary to admittance, or if at all, are very remotely so, have been long and very justly a subject of dissatisfaction with those going to the University. These difficul- ties are obviated in this Academy by the establishment of precisely the same studies that are pursued at the College, in the lower classes and in the Preparatory School there. So it may be truly said that this school is strictly preparatory to the University. The Trustees would do great injustice to Mr. John H. Hinton, were they not to express in terms of high approbation their sense of the manner in which he has conducted this Institution during the last session. * * * June 2, 1818. George W. Jeffreys, Sec'y. [From account of the examination in 1818.] — Raleigh Register, June 12, 1818. HICO CONTINUES MR, HINTON. HYCO ACADEMY. The Exercises of this Institution will be resumed on Monday the 3d of January, 1820, under the superintendence of Mr. John H. Hinton (formerly of the University) as Principal. The Latin and Greek Lan- guages and the principal branches of the Sciences are taught here, and Students are prepared to enter the University with the highest credit. * * * G. W. Jeffreys, Sec'y. Red House, Caswell, December 14. — Raleigh Register, December 17, 1819. Caswell County Schools 27 HICO EMPLOYS MABLON KENYON. HYCO ACADEMY. The Trustees of this institution have the pleasure of announcing to the public, that they have employed Mr. Mablon Kenyon, A. M., as principal teacher for the ensuing year. This gentleman is a graduate of one of the Northern Colleges, and has been engaged in teaching, both in public Academies and as a private tutor for several years. He is qualified to teach the various branches of the sciences, and the Latin and Greek Languages with skill and correctness; and under his care the Trustees will continue to render this academy in its studies strictly preparatory to the University, as it has been so eminently for several years. The exercises of this institution will commence on the 8th of Janu- ary ensuing. Board may be had in the neighborhood at many respectable houses convenient to the Academy, upon very cheap terms. The prices of tuition are as usual with other Academies. G. W. Jeffreys, Secy. Red House, Caswell County, December 11, 1820. — {Adv.) The Star, December 15, 1820. HICO EMPLOYS DABNEY RAINEY AS ASSISTANT. HYCO ACADEMY. The Trustees * * * have employed Mr. Mablon Kenyon, A. M. to take charge of this Academy for the ensuing year. * * * Mr. Dabney Rainey is employed as assistant. * * * November 22, 1821. Geo. W. Jeffreys, Secy. — Raleigh Register, November 30, 1821. HICO CONTINUES MR. KENYON. HYCO ACADEMY. The Trustees take pleasure in informing the Public, that they have employed Mr. Mablon Kenyon, A. M. to take charge of this Academy for the ensuing year. From his judicious management, upright con- duct, close attention to the duties of the institution and the consequent improvement of the Students, and the general satisfaction given the present year, we feel a confidence in asserting, that under its present Principal it as least equals its former character, and is in reality one of the most eligible institutions in the State for preparing Students to enter the University. We therefore again solicit patronage of our friends and the public in general. Mr. Dabney Painey is employed as assistant. His capability for governing and instructing has been manifested both in the Academy and elsewhere. Every branch of Eng- lish and Classical Education usually taught in Academies, will be 28 Caswell County Schools taught in this; and no applicant for admission who bears a good moral character, will be rejected for want of preparatory study to enter the class. Prices of tuition on our usual moderate terms. Board and Washing can be had in the neighborhood in respectable families at thirty-five dollars per Session. Strict attention will be paid to the behavior and Moral deportment of the Students. The Exercises of the Academy will commence on Monday the 21st January. Geo. W. Jeffreys, Secy. Red House, Caswell County, November 22, 1821. JNT. B. — The almost invariable good health of the Students in Hyco Academy and its vicinity during the last summer when sickness pre- vailed in most other parts of the country, we think, is no small recom- mendation of the place. — Raleigh Register, January 11, 1822. HICO ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1834. HYCO ACADEMY Situated near the Bed House Caswell County, ST. C. The Summer Session of Hyco Academy will commence on Tuesday the 1st day of July under the superintendence of a gentleman who has enjoyed the advantages of a regular collegiate education, and much successful experience as an instructor of youth, whose testimonials from the President and Professors of the College at which he was graduated, as well as from his patrons, and other gentlemen of great respectability, are full and unexceptional. At this Academy, young gentlemen may acquire a good English and classical education; or they may be thor- oughly prepared for admission to any College or University in the United States. The Superintendent pledges himself, that no exer- tions shall be wanting on his part, to promote the welfare and rapid improvement of his pupils, and merit the approbation and confidence of his patrons. The agreeable and well cultivated society, as well as the extraordinary healthfulness of the neighborhood in which this Academy is situated, (and it is confidently believed that no neighbor- hood in the United States is more healthy,) and its remoteness from scenes of dissipation, are circumstances well calculated to recommend it to the favorable consideration of parents and guardians. Board may be procured in the most respectable and well regulated families, at the rate of $7 per month. The scholastic year will be divided into two equal sessions of five months. The rate of tuition (payable in advance) will be as follows, viz. Some of the elementary branches of English education, per Session $8.00 Other branches of English education, 10.00 Latin or Greek Languages or Mathematics, 15.00 Caswell County Schools 29 Persons wishing to become acquainted with, further particulars, are respectfully referred to the following gentlemen and patrons of the Academy, viz. Dr. John McAden, Dr. David Pointer, Capt. William Irvine, James W. Jeffreys, Esq. and Rev. D. A. Montgomery, of Cas- well county, and Dr. Thomas P. Atkinson, of Halifax county, Va. Communications may be addressed to the Principal of the Academy, at the Eed House, N". C. June 10, 1S34. —The Star, Raleigh, June 19, 1884. SPRINGFIELD ACADEMY. SPRINGFIELD ACADEMY, In the upper end of Caswell County Will commence on the first day of October, under the direction of Mr. William C. Love, from the University of North Carolina, where the English and Latin Languages will be taught. Mr. Love is a young gentleman who possesses handsome acquirements, and a good moral character ; this, together with healthiness of the situ- tion, will doubtless be an inducement to many Gentlemen to send their sons. Boarding, Washing and Lodging (notwithstanding the bad pros- pect of Crops) may be had for twenty students, within one mile and a half of the School, at Forty-five dollars each, per annum ; and it is hoped this institution will be so conducted as to answer the most san- guine expectation of those Gentlemen who may think proper to send their sons. By order of the Trustees. M. Duke Mitchell, Clh. September 4, 1804. — Raleigh Register, September 2J/., 180 J/.. SPRINGFIELD EMPLOYS W. C. CLARKE. SPRINGFIELD ACADEMY. The Examination of the Students attached to the Seminary in this vicinity known by the name of Springfield Academy, under the superin- tendence of Mr. William C. Clarke, took place on Thursday last. A gen- tleman who was present and much gratified at the exhibition, informs us that the exercises were well sustained throughout, and that most of the pupils displayed a proficiency not less honorable to industry of the scholar than creditable to the talents of the Teacher. — Raleigh Register, Thursday, July 7, 1831. MISS PRENDERGAST'S SCHOOL. A Female Seminary is now preparing and will commence Teaching on the 1st day of next October, at Mr. Brice Collins, in Caswell county, North Carolina, about 4 miles north of Mr. McCauley's Store; where will be taught the following Sciences bv the Subscriber, to wit, Orthog- 30 Caswell County Schools raphy, Eeading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Needlework, Drawing, Painting, Embroidery, Geography and the Use of the Maps, also Scanning Poetry — where due attention will be given. The price of Tuition Ten Dollars per Year to be paid quarterly. * * * Caswell, September 9. Rachel Prendergast. — Raleigh Register, October 2, 1818. MILTON FEMALE ACADEMY, 1819. The building for the Female Academy in this place, being nearly com- pleted, the Trustees take this method to inform the public, that it will go into operation on the 2d Monday in January next under the special direction and superintendence of the Rev. Abner W. Clopton. In em- ploying Mr. Clopton to superintend the Academy, they have not only consulted their own feelings in regard to a public ministry, but they have had also particular regard to public sentiment in relation to the institution. Most parents choose to place their daughters at institu- tions where they may enjoy the advantages of religious instruction. And while the Trustees have acted with deference to this disposition, they have taken the necessary steps to secure the most efficient means of combining, with religious privileges, the best opportunities of the literary and ornamental branches of education. For this purpose they expect to have two of the best tutoresses that can be procured from Philadelphia or New York. The prices of Board and Tuition will be regulated by those of the Ox- ford Female Academy, and will be required in advance. The first session will end on the second Monday in June. By order, R. M. Sanders, Sec'y. Having been employed by the Trustees to superintend the Female Academy, in Milton, I submit the following remarks to the consider- ation of such as may be unacquainted with the prospects of this institu- tion. "While literary institutions are constantly multiplying, it must be a subject of pleasing reflection to pious parents, if not to others, that religious instruction forms a prominent feature in some of these insti- tutions. * * * It is a fact too notorious to be doubted, and too se- rious not to be lamented, that many parents have awfully neglected the pious instruction of their children. * * * The superintendent of the Salem Academy having been consulted on the subject gave it as his decided opinion, that a minister of the Gospel should take charge of our institution. And the Trustees, wishing to give to their system of edu- cation every advantage that the public might require, determined to follow his counsel. * * * We cannot, at present, name our Tutoresses. But it may be confi- dently understood, that none but such as are in all respects qualified, will be employed. The Trustees would not have delayed the procure- ment of them until this time, if they had not been disappointed in their Caswell County Schools 31 expectations of obtaining some from Elizabeth Town. There will be public worship, in the Academy, regularly twice on every Lord's day — in the forenoon and at night; and the pupils will have religious exer- cises appointed them invariably, on the afternoon of the same day. * * * Parents may be well assured also, that their daughters, while here, will be as effectually debarred from all scenes of profane merri- ment, and revelling, as are the pupils of the Salem School. * * * Milton, 1ST. C, December 2, 1819. A. W. Clopton. In addition to the above, the Trustees have the pleasure to announce to the public, that two young Ladies, by the name of Thomas, of the city of New York, having offered their services, will be employed as Tutor- esses in our Academy. These ladies, being members of the Episcopal Church, whose pastor is the Rev. Mr. Lyle, will come recommended by him; and by the Rev. Dr. Spring, pastor of the Presbyterian Church ; and by the Rev. Mr. Williams, pastor of the 2d Baptist church, in the city of jSTew York. & % % — Raleigh Register, December 31, 1819 PICKARD'S SCHOOL. The subscriber has opened a School in Caswell county, near Brown's Store, for the instruction of youth, in the rudiments of the English, Latin and Greek Languages. — Geography, with the use of the Globes. Natural and Moral Philosophy &c. will also be taught. This School is 10 miles west of Caswell Courthouse, and 7 miles east from Rocking- ham Springs. John H. Pickakd. November 25. — Raleigh Register, December 3, 182J+. MISS BALLAXTINE'S SEMINARY. Miss Ballajsttine will open a Seminary for Young Ladies, on the 5th September inst. at Gen. A. Graves' in the upper end of Caswell County. The situation is very pleasant and adjacent to the Rockingham Springs. The course of instruction will be carried on in a regular system, embrac- ing all the Scientific and Ornamental Branches necessary to complete the Female Education. She will also deem it her imperious duty to pay particular attention to the morals and manners of the Young Ladies committed to her care. Pupils from a distance can be accommodated with board by Mrs. Lea, whose residence is quite convenient to the school house. Her terms of board are $35 per session. The first session will end on the 20th of December next; and a proportionable deduction will be made in the price of tuition and board on account of the shortness of the session. 32 Caswell County Schools Prices of Tuition. For the 1st Class $10.00 2d do 12.50 3d and 4th Class 15.00 All Ornamental Branches will be taught at the usual prices. Caswell County, September 1, 1825. — Raleigh Register, September 6, 1825. MRS. STITH'S SEMINARY. MES. STITH Has opened a Seminary for young Ladies near the store of Q. Ander- son, Esq. in Caswell County, where she proposes to teach the next year : — the next session will commence of the second day of January next. The course of instruction will be carried on in a regular system, em- bracing the Sciences and Ornamental branches usually taught in Fe- male Seminaries. She will also deem it her imperious duty to pay particular attention to the morals and manners of the young ladies committed to her care. Mrs. Stith would furnish young ladies with board, at Fifty Dollars per year. Tuition Sixteen Dollars — or in pro- portion for a shorter time. Caswell, September 25, 1825. — Raleigh Register, October )±, 1825. LEASBURG CLASSICAL SCHOOL.. TO THE PUBLIC. A ISTew Preparatory School. The Subscriber has, with a view to a permanent location, made ar- rangements to open on the 19th inst. a Classical School in Leasburg, Caswell county, ~N. C. in which will be taught those branches of Liter- ature and Science usually taught in the best Preparatory Schools. The much neglected studies of composition and declamation will receive more than an ordinary degree of attention. The Principal will conscientiously consider himself not only the in- structor of the minds of his pupils, but of their manners and morals also. The Principal considers himself as very fortunate in his location. He is convinced that students can pursue their studies here, with fewer temptations to morals and distractions to study than in most county seats, in which Classical Schools are generally located. Leasburg is a neat, rural village, and is every way eligible as a school location, whether we regard the healthiness of its situation, the intelli- gence and morality of its inhabitants, or the cheapness of board which (including firewood, washing, candles, &c. &c.) will range from five to seven dollars. Caswell County Schools 33 The Academy is of brick, and situated in a beautiful grove of oaks. The school room is comfortable and commodious. The Tuition fees per session will be as follows, viz. For the languages, Greek, Latin and French $15.00 " higher branches of English 12.50 " lower do do 10.00 Leasburg, Jan. 2, 1S35. Wji. H. Owen, Principal. — The Star, January 15, 1835. CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY LOTTERY. An Act to authorize the Trustees of the Pittsborough Academy to raise the sum of seven hundred dollars by way of Lottery. Whereas, the trustees of the academy aforesaid have represented to this General Assembly, that the raising the above sum of seven hun- dred dollars would be of great benefits to the said institution : Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of North Caro- lina, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the Trustees of the Academy aforesaid shall have leave to raise by way of Lottery the sum aforesaid; and that John Ramsey, James Taylor, Charles Chalmers, John Henderson, James Bradley, John Dabney and William Warden shall be, and they are hereby appointed Commission- ers for the purpose of opening and completing a scheme of lottery, cal- culated to raise the sum aforesaid, in the following manner: 3,500 Tickets at two dollars each is $7,000 1 Prize of four hundred dollars is 400 2 Do 4 Do 8 Do 18 Do 200 Do 490 Do 400 Do of one hundred dollars is 200 of fifty dollars is 200 of thirty-five dollars is 280 of twenty-five dollars is 450 of ten dollars is .... ' 2,000 of three dollars is 1,470 of five dollars is 2,000 1,123 Prizes. $7,000 2,337 Blanks. 3,500 Tickets at two dollars each is $7,000 And the said commissioners or a majority of them shall be managers of said lottery, and shall be accountable for the prizes and profits thereof. II. And be it further enacted, That when three-fourths of the said tickets are sold, that the drawing of the said lottery shall commence, under the management of the said commissioners, they giving thirty days notice in the Fayetteville Gazette. III. And be it further enacted, That all prizes shall be paid in four weeks after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of a possessor of a fortunate ticket, which prize shall be subject to a deduction of ten per cent; and if such prize is not demanded within six months after the drawing is finished, of which notice shall be given in some public paper in this state, the same shall be considered as relinquished for the bene- (34) Chatham County Schools 35 fit of said academy; and the produce of said lottery shall be vested in the Trustees aforesaid. IV. And be it further enacted, That before the Commissioners herein appointed shall begin to act in pursuance of this act, they shall enter into bond, with security to be judged sufficient by the Timstees aforesaid, for the sum of seven thousand pounds, payable to the Gov- ernor for the time being and his successors ; which bond shall be void on condition that they the Commissioners aforesaid shall well and truly per- form the trust hereby reposed in them, that is to say, that they will without fraud, delay or other deduction than ten per cent herein pre- scribed, pay to every fortunate adventurer in said lottery the prize he shall draw therein on the demand ; and further that the said commis- sioners shall fully and faithfully account for and pay to the Trustees of the academy all the profits which shall arise out of the scheme of the lottery aforesaid, without fraud or delay. V. And it is further enacted, That if the Commissioners aforesaid shall fail to perform any part of the condition of said bond, any per- son aggrieved by such failure may without assignment bring suit on said bond, in the name of the Governor, in any Court of record; and all sums recovered thereon, shall be to the use of the person or persons who shall so bring suit; and the said bond shall be lodged with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Hillsborough district, who shall keep the same as part of the records of said district. —Laws 1197, Chapter XXXII. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY UNDER WILLIAM BINGHAM. PITTSBOKOTJGH ACADEMY. The Semi-Annual Examination of the students will commence on Tuesday the 1st of July next, and continue three days. * * * Terms of Tuition (in Advance one Quarter at least) : Eight Dollars per Annum for Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. Thirteen Dollars per Annum for the Classics, English Grammar, Geography, the Mathematics, etc., etc. Two Dollars Entrance for every new Scholar, unless the Parent or Guardian was a subscriber to the building of the Academy. The Price of Board (including Washing, Lodging and Mending) for a Student in Town is fifty-two Dollars per Annum, and may be had cheaper, some small distance from Town. Any Number can be very readily accommodated. Wanted — A Person qualified to fill the place of second Teacher in the Academy, which will be vacant the 1st July next. Tbe Qualifications necessary are a knowledge of the Classics, English Grammar, Arithme- tic, to write a fair Hand, and if acquainted with some of the practical 36 Chatham County Schools Branches of the Mathematics the more agreeable. Any further Par- ticulars may be known by addressing a Line to the Rev. William Bing- ham or Mr. James Baker, Treasurer of the Academy. June, 1800. — Raleigh Register, June 10, 1800. PITTSBOBOUGH ACADEMY UNDEE POE. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY. Examination. On Wednesday the first of July commenced the Examination of the Students of the Pittsborough Academy, and continued three Days. On the Evening of the third Day, the Students performed the celebrated Dramatic Piece, called the "Honest Farmer," in which they acquitted themselves with great Credit. * * * N". B. The Academy will resume its Exercises on Monday the 13th of July, under the Direction of Mr. Poe, second Teacher — the Trustees, as yet, not having been fortunate enough to engage a Principal Teacher. * * * James Baker, Secretary. Pittsborough, July 8, 1801. — Raleigh Register, July 28, 1801. PITTSBOBOUGH ACADEMY UNDEE DAYID CALDWELL, JE. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY. The Trustees are happy in having it in their Power to inform the Public, that the Academy will be opened on the first Day of January next, under the Superintendence of Mr. David Caldwell, Son of the Rev. Dr. Caldwell, of Guilford County, as Teacher of the Latin and Greek Languages, and the useful and ornamental Branches of Learning ; assisted by Mr. German Guthrie, former Teacher at the Academy, in the English Grammar, Reading, Writing and Cyphering. The Trus- tees feel assured, from the known Abilities of the Teachers, and the strict Attention that will be paid to the Morals of the Students, that general Satisfaction will be given. The healthy situation of Pittsbor- ough, together with the Cheapness of Board, being generally to be had for Boys at fifty-two Dollars per Annum, must give it a decided Prefer- ence to most other Institutions of the kind. Price of Tuition. The Latin and Greek Languages, and Sciences, sixteen Dollars per Annum. English Grammar, with Reading, Writing, etc. thirteen ditto. Reading, Writing, Cyphering, etc., eight do. By order of the Trustees, December 1, 1801. James Baker, Secretary. — Raleigh Register, December 9, 1801. Chatham: County Schools 37 PITTSBOBOUGH ANNOUNCEMENTS FOB 1S02. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY. The Semi-Animal Examination of the Students of the Pittsborough Academy, will commence on Monday the 28th of June. The Trustees with Pleasure inform the Public, that since the Academy has been un- der the Superintendance of Dr. Caldwell and Mr. Guthrie, the Xumber of Students has greatly increased, and a considerable Addition daily expected. By order of the Board of Trustees, Pittsborough, May 31st. James Bakee, Treasurer. —Raleigh Register, June 8, 1802. WILLIAM BINGHAM RETURNS TO PITTSBOBOCGH ACADEMY. EDUCATION. Pittsborough Academy. The Trustees now have the pleasure of informing the Public that the Rev. >Vm. Bingham, one of the Professors in the University, has been engaged with them as President of this Academy, which will be opened for the rtception of students, under his Management, the first of April next. Pittsborough is thirty-five Miles west of Raleigh, in as pleasant and healthy a situation as any other in the State of Xorth Carolina ; and from the moderate Price of Boarding (which may be procured in reputa- ble Families, at from Fifty to Sixty Dollars ; with that of Tuition, the Prices of which are as follows, viz. Reading, "Writing and Arithmetic, eight Dollars ; the Latin and Greek Languages, Geography, History, Mathematics, Astronomy, Moral Philosophy, etc. thirteen dollars ; one fourth paid at Entrance, another fourth at the End of. six Months, and the Remainder at the End of the Year) the Trustees flatter themselves with a very considerable increase of Students. By order, B. Lightfoot, Sec. Pittsborough, January 21st, 1805. — Raleigh Register, February 25, 1805. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1806. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY. The Trustees of the Pittsborough Academy have the pleasure of in- forming the Public that the Rev. Mr. Bingham yet continues as Presi- dent of said Academy. Boarding for Students may be had in Pittsbor- ough in respectable Families for sixty Dollars per year. April 1, 1806. B. Lightfoot, Sec. — Raleigh Register, April 7, 1806. 38 Chatham County Schools ANNOUNCEMENTS FOE 1807. PITTSBOKOUGH ACADEMY. The Exercises of the Academy for this Year terminated with the Ex- amination of the Students on the 12th inst. and will be resumed on the 5th of January, 1807, under the Superintendance of the Rev. W. Bing- ham. — Raleigh Register, January 5, 1807. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1808. PITTSBOKOUGH ACADEMY. The Rev. ¥m. Bingham takes this method of informing his Friends and the Public, that he will continue the superintendance of the Acad- emy the ensuing year. He will pay every attention to the Morals as well as the Education of the Youth committed to his care. The Terms of Board and Tuition as formerly. December 7th, 1807. — Raleigh Register, December 10, 1807. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1810. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY. The Exercises of the Academy, under the inspection of William Bingham, will be resumed on the 8th of next month, in a house at Pitts- borough, to be rendered commodious for the reception of Students. December 26, 1809. — Raleigh Register, January 1/-, 1810. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY UNDER JACOB GILLET. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY, (Chatham County.) The exercises of this institution are now in operation, under the su- perintendence of Mr. Jacob Gillet, from New- York. The Trustees feel themselves justified in saying from the high authority under which Mr. Gillet comes recommended to them, as well as his long experience as a teacher, that the most flattering results may be expected from, his ex- ertions in that line; this together with the cheapness of board, and tui- tion; the known and acknowledged healthiness of the situation, and the general morality which prevails in the place, must be an inducement to its preference. They at the same time pledge themselves for a joint exertion in the care and advancement of the pupils sent to their charge. The prices of tuition will be six dollars per session for Reading, Writ- ing, and Arithmetic ; eight dollars for all the other branches of the Eng- Chatham County Schools 39 lish, usually taught iu Academies, and ten dollars for languages com- bined with the English. Board can be had in respectable families, from sixty to seventy-five dollars per year, in the place; and cheaper a short distance out. February 4, 1820. Z. Harman, Sec. —The Star, February 11, 1820. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY UNDER NATHANIEL HARRIS. THE ACADEMY IN PITTSBOKOUGH Is still in operation, under the superintendence of the Rev. Nathaniel H. Harris. The 2d Session will commence on the 8th of July next. There is also an excellent Female School in the same village under the charge of Miss Mary McKenzie. Board can be obtained from $6 to 8 per month. It is unnecessary to make any mention of the healthiness of the place, as it is well known to be as much so, as any situation in the State. Joseph Small, Secy. Pittsboro', Chatham county, June 13, 1823. — Raleigh Register, June 20, 1823. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY UNDER MR. LALOR. PITTSBOKOUGH ACADEMY. The exercises of this Institution will be resumed on the first Monday of January next. The Trustees are happy to announce that they have contracted with Mr. Lalor for the ensuing year. Mr. Lalor's abilities, classical attainments and industry as a teacher are well known. Par- ents, Guardians, &c, who send young gentlemen to this Institution, may rest assured, that every exertion will be used by him for their moral and literary improvement, and that they will be properly instructed in that course of the Greek and Latin Classics necessary to qualify them to enter the University. The airy, dry, and elevated situation of the School House, the salubrity of the air and excellence of the water, the low price of Board and Tuition, are a few of the many advantages which recommend this Institution to public patronage. December 7th, 1824. Jos. Small, Secy. — Raleigh Register, January J h 1825. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY UNDER JOHN D. CLANCY. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY. The Trustees of the Pittsborough Academy are happy to announce to the public, that the exercises of this Institution are now conducted by Mr. John D. Clancy, a graduate of the University of North Caro- lina, who comes well recommended to them. It is unnecessary to name, that the place, in point of health, salubrity of climate, cheapness of board and tuition, is surpassed by no similar institution in the State. 40 Chatham County Schools Parents and guardians who may send their children here, may rest assured that every exertion on the teacher's part will be used for their advancement in learning; and the trustees pledge themselves, together with the teacher, that a strict regard will be had to their moral deport- ment. Under these circumstances, we natter ourselves, that those who may try us will find that we have promised nothing more than will be performed. The trustees promise that there shall be nothing want- ing on their part to render this institution such as will be highly grati- fying to those who may intrust youth to their care. There is also a Female School conducted by Miss M. MacKenzie, whose method and capability of instruction is equal to any of the kind in the State. Board can be had in respectable families at from $7 to $8 per month, everything found that is usual to furnish boarders with. By order, Joseph Small, Sec'ry. July 11. — Raleigh Register, July 15, 1825. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY UNDER P. IE MESSURIER. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY. The Exercises of this Institution commenced on Monday the 14th instant, under the direction of the Subscriber. The course of Instruc- tion embraces, in addition to the usual branches of English, the Greek, Latin & French Languages. The healthiness and local advantages of the place are too well known to require comment. Board can be had on very reasonable terms with most of the respect- able families in the village. Terms per Session. 1st Class $10.00 ) oi i 12 50 >- P a J a kle at the end of each 3d do. 16.00 ( Session. Eifty cents extra for contingencies. February 20, 1831. P. Le Messurier. — Raleigh Register, February 21^, 1881. ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1831. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY. The Exercises of this Institution, for the second Session, will com- mence on Monday, the 11th instant. The local advantages of the place are not surpassed by any in the State. Its healthiness is proverbial, Chatham County Schools 41 and its society moral and refined. Board can be obtained in the Bor- ough or its vicinity on the most reasonable terms. 1st Class $10 ) 9 1 i -<2 50 y Payable at the end of each 3d do. ib'.oo j Session - July 1, 1831. P. Le Messurier. — Raleigh Register, Thursday, July 11+, 1831. ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1833. THE EXERCISES Of the Pittsborough Academy will be resumed on the third Monday of this month. The course of instruction pursued in this Institution is such as to embrace within its range a due regard to the wants of every denomination of pupils, being so arranged as to exclude none who are desirous of receiving instruction. Parents desirous of having their children prepared for the University of North Carolina, can have them qualified for entering either the Junior, Sophomore or Fresh- man Class. Exclusive of the Greek and Latin Classics, the French language is also taught ; and the various branches of English education, including both the elementary and highest branches of Mathematics. The terms for a session of five months is $16.50 ; and no deduction will be made from this sum on account of a difference in the ages or studies of the students. There are many circumstances which conspire to render this an eminently desirable institution — being located in the heart of a highly moral and intelligent society, and in a region enjoying all the advan- tages resulting from an elevated situation, pure water and a salubrious atmosphere. Board can be obtained either in the family of the Prin- cipal or in private families of high respectability, on moderate terms; and Parents may rest assured that the attention of the Principal to the manners and morals of the pupils committed to his care, will prove unremitting in its character. The Central Reflector will publish the above until forbid. January 1, 1833. P. Le Messurier. — The Register, Raleigh, N. C, Friday, January J+, 1833. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1834. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY The exercises of this School will resumed on the 27th instant. Terms — 10 dollars per session. January 1, 1833. P. Le Messurier. Music. In order to remove any objection on the part of Parents and Guar- dians to the Scholars coming into the village, Mrs. Le Messurier has determined to erect a Music Room within a few yards of Mrs. Jones's 42 Chatham County Schools School, which, it is expected, will be completed by the next session. A first rate instrument for practice free of charge. Terms — $22.50 per session. Pittsborough, January 18. 1ST. B. — Mrs. Le M. would receive 5 or 6 young Ladies, as boarders. Expenses, including board, instruction, &c. 70 dollars. — The Star, Raleigh, N. C, January 2Jf, 1884-. PITTSBOROUGH FEMALE ACADEMY. PITTSBORO' PEMALE ACADEMY Under the care of Miss Elizabeth Anderson. The first Term of this school will commence Feb. 12, and close on the 20th December next, with a vacation of two weeks at the close of the first session. Terms. For Orthography, Reading and Writing, per session of five months $6.00 For English Grammar, Geography and Arithmetic, per session of five months $10.00 For any other branches, in addition to those named, such as Philo- sophy, History, Botany, Chemistry, &c. per session of five months $12.50 Miss A. will give instruction in Needle Work without any additional charge ; also lessons in Drawing and Painting at an extra charge of $8.00 per session. Tuition in advance, and no deduction for absence, except in case of sickness. Miss A. has had several years experience as a Tutoress in the Greensborough Female Academy, and the Trustees are well assured of her competency to give satisfaction in all the branches of a sound English Education. Board can be had in the Town with respectable Families, at a moderate price. Pittsboro', January 6, 1838. Trustees. — Raleigh Register, January 15, 1838. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY UNDER J. M. LOYEJOY. PITTSBOROUGH ACADEMY, K C. The Trustees of this Academy take great pleasure in announcing to the friends of education throughout the State, that they have engaged the valuable services of Mr. J. M. Lovejoy to take charge of this Academy. The Trustees have received very flattering testimonials, which is an evidence of the estimation in which this gentleman was held. Mr. Lovejoy is a graduate, a first-rate mathematician and lin- guist, and is said to have the rare faculty of imparting knowledge with facility. It is unnecessary to speak of the great advantages Pittsbor- ough offers in point of health and society, and it is believed they are superior to those of any town in 1ST. C. M. Q. Waddell, Sec. to Trustees. — Wilmington Advertiser, June 8, 1838. Chatham County Schools 43 ANNOUNCEMENT FOE 1839. PITTSBORO' ACADEMY. The Exercises of this Institution will commence on the 8th July next, under the superintendence of the former Instructor, Mr. J. M. Lovejoy. Terms. Classics, $18 ) -r, , . , _. „ r Per Session. English, 15 ) The following are the branches taught in this Institution, viz. Latin, Greek, French, Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry, History, English Gram- mar, Ancient and Modern Geography, Navigation and Surveying, Reading, Writing and Spelling. In addition to the preparatory course in the Classics, Mr. Lovejoy will give unremitted attention to young gentlemen, in Algebra, Geome- try, History, Ancient and Modern Geography, and will permit no Scholar to pass out of his hands without a competent knowledge of the above branches. The Trustees of this Institution, under a deep sense of the great evil flowing from imperfect Teaching in some of our Academies, hesi- tate not in recommending this School to the public, having had ample testimony, during a twelve months residence among us, of the ability, propriety and general intelligence of Mr. Lovejoy in all matters con- nected with Teaching. Pittsboro', June, 1839. — Raleigh Register, July 20, 1839. THE KELVIN SCHOOL, 1828. Mrs. Jones's School for young ladies will commence again on the first of February next. Small girls, who are to be engaged in the mere elementary parts of education, will be taken at an inferior price. Letters on the subject may be addressed to Mrs. Jones, Rock Rest, Chatham County. January 7, 1828. — Raleigh Register, January 8, 1828. ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1831. MRS. EDWARD JONES Private Boarding School for Young Ladies. The School which has for several years been conducted at Rock Rest, the family residence, is now removed to the vicinity of Pittsborough, and the next session will commence on Monday, the 7th of February, 1831, and continue five months. The very remote situation of Rock Rest rendered it on many accounts inconvenient for a School, while all the advantages of retirement, with- 44 Chatham County Schools out any of its inconveniences are secured by the present commodious and pleasant situation, a few hundred yards from the town. Pittsbor- ough, and its vicinity, are remarkable for health, being the resort of many families from the low country during the summer months. The young ladies will be chiefly under the instruction of Miss Charlotte Jones, with a competent Assistant. When it is desiredk.young ladies who have friends in town may be boarded with them. It is proper, however, to remark, that those who reside in the family must necessarily enjoy more opportunities for im- provement, and that the customary attentions to them during the in- tervals of school hours, will not be abated or interrupted on account of the admission of pupils that may board elsewhere. Terms Per Session. For young Ladies exceeding twelve years of age, Board and Tuition, $75, including Books and Stationary with all other necessary expenses. For children under twelve, $70, or $65 if Books & Stationary be furnished by themselves. Mrs. Jones has much pleasure in stating, that in the Musical De- partment, she has obtained the services of Mrs. Le Messurier, a lady well known as an accomplished instructress in Music. A practising Piano provided by Mrs. Jones without extra charge. Chatham Co. Jan. 29, 1831. — Raleigh Register, Thursday, Feb. 3, 1831. ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1833. MRS. MARY JONES'S SCHOOL. PITTSBOROUGH. This School will commence again, as usual, on the first of February next ensuing. Miss Jones will have the aid of a competent assistant in the Literary Department, and provision is now made for Instruc- tion in Music. January 21, 1833. — The Register, Raleigh, N. C, Friday, January 25, 1833. ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1835. FEMALE SCHOOL. The Exercises of Mrs. Edward Jones' Private Boarding School for Young Ladies at Kelvin, near Pittsborough, having just closed for the Second Session of the present year, will be resumed on the 1st Monday in February next. In order to prevent misunderstanding, it is thought expedient to mention, that as Mrs. Jones has been obliged to refuse many applicants for places in the School, and does not wish to depart from her original plan of accommodating only such a number of young Ladies as may Chatham County Schools 45 be subjected to family government, Mr. William Harden, whose resi- dence is near that of Mrs. J. has been induced by his interest in the School to receive into his family a small number of pupils, who will be, as far as practicable, subjected to the same government as those placed in Mrs. Jones' family. The aid which Miss C. Jones will necessarily require in giving in- struction to an increased number of pupils, will be rendered by Mr. Harden and the Rev. P. B. "Wiley, gentlemen already experienced in the instruction of youth. Persons wishing to place their children or wards in this school, are requested to give early notice. Terms. — $75 per Session for Board, Tuition, Books, Stationary, &c. &c. Music, Drawing and Painting are taught by experienced instructors, and form separate charges. Pittsboro' December 20, 1834. The Raleigh Star, Fayetteville Observer, Western Carolinian, Wash- ington Statesman, Elizabeth City Star and Wilmington Press will in- sert the foregoing Advertisement twice, and forward their bills for payment. — Raleigh Register, December 23, 183J+. KELVIN SCHOOL UNDER W. H. HAEDIX, 1836. Private Boarding School, for Young Ladies, at Kelvin, ISTear Pitts- borough. This Institution, long known as Mrs. Edward Jones' School, will hereafter be conducted under the joint superintendence and instruc- tion of Miss Charlotte C. Jones, and Mr. W. H. Hardin. The next session will commence on the first Monday in February next, and con- tinue until the middle of July, including a short vacation, when the second session of the year 1836 will commence ; which will terminate on the 12th of December. A competent Assistant will be employed, if necessary. It is in contemplation to enlarge the accommodations for the school, and before the beginning of the next session, it is expected that every school-room convenience for each Young Lady will be pro- vided. As it is determined to preserve the private character of the school, the Pupils will board in the families of the Teachers ; exceptions to this rule will only be made to meet peculiar circumstances and the special wishes of friends and relations. Terms — Board, (including every necessary), Tuition, Stationary and the use of School Books, $75. per Session. Music and Drawing will form Separate Charges. Books and stationary will be furnished to the day scholars who reside in the Village and Vicinity, and those who may board in other families, at moderate prices. Near Pittsborough, December 20, 1835. W. H. Hardin. — Wilmington Advertiser, January 22, 1836. 46 Chatham County Schools KELVIN SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1837. BOABDING SCHOOL FOE YOUNG LADIES. Kelvin, near Pittsborough. The Exercises of this School, which have just closed for the second Session of the present year, will be rsumed on the 1st of February next, under the superintendence of Miss C. C. Jones and the Subscriber, assisted by a Lady in every respect suitably qualified. The first Session of the year 1837 will close on the 15th of July, including a short vaca- tion. * * * The second Session will commence on the 15th of July, and terminate on the 12th of December. The School will be, as hereto- fore, strictly private in its character. ~No young Ladies, except those resi- dent in the immediate vicinity, or so near the School as to be considered under the immediate care of their parents or guardians, will be per- mitted to board in any family of which a teacher is not a member. An arrangement has been made with Miss Holmes, with whom a lady connected with the School resides, to accommodate a small number of young ladies with board. Terms, for board and tuition, $85 per Ses- sion, payable in advance; tuition for day scholars, $15 for all over 12 years of age; 12^2 for those under 12. Instruction in the Ancient Languages and Mathematics, will be given when desired. * * * Books and Stationary will be furnished to boarders and day scholars at the lowest retail prices. Music and draw- ing will form separate charges. The services of an additional Instruc- tor in Music having become necessary, one has been accordingly pro- vided. The services of a gentleman who is highly recommended, have been engaged for the next year (1837) who will give Instruction in the French and German, which will also form a separate charge. Pittsborough, December 15, 1836. "W. H. Hardin. — The Register, December 27, 18-36. KELVIN SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1838. KELVIN BOAKDLTSTG SCHOOL. For Young Ladies. This Institution closed its second session of the present year on the 15th inst. The first session of the next year will commerce on the 1st Monday in February, and end on the 15th of July, including the short summer vacation. The second session will commence on the 16th July and close on the 15th December. The School will be under the same superintendence and instruction as heretofore. It has been determined to receive no day scholars hereafter into this School. This determination is the result of experience and in accordance with the opinion of many judicious friends. The number of pupils will be limited; it is therefore important that applications for admission be made at as early a day as possible. Chatham County Schools 47 Terms : Board and Tuition, $80 per session, payable in advance. Music, Drawing, & Painting, by competent instructors, at tbe usual rates. Books and Stationary furnished, for the convenience of pupils, at moderate prices. Near Pittsboro', December 27. W. H. Habdin. — Raleigh Register, February 19, 1838. KELVDT SCHOOL FOR 1839. ME. & MRS. HARDENS SCHOOL, At Kelvin, near Pittsborough, 1ST. C. Is limited to 20 or 25 young Ladies, of whom 8 or 10 will be re- ceived into their family. The terms are, for those who board in the family $80 per session. This charge includes Board, Tuition, &c. except Music and Drawing. Tuition for day Scholars, $20 per session, Music $22.50. Use of Piano, $2.50. Drawing and Painting $10. The course of instruction includes all the branches usually taught in Female Academies. The object in limiting the number of pupils is to give that particular attention to them which cannot be well afforded when the number is large. The present session will close on the 27th of April, and the next will commence the 1st of June and close on the 27th of October. Thus making the vacations fall in the months of May and November. February 15, 1839. — Raleigh Register, Raleigh, February 25, 1839. HAYWOOD ACADEMY, 1833. A school has been recently commenced at the Haywood Academy, in which will be taught all the branches preparatory to a Collegiate course. The patronage of parents and guardians is respectfully solicited. Price of tuition will be $12 V2 per session. Board can be had in respectable families for 6 dollars per month — the morals and general deportment of the boys that may be sent to this institution will be strictly attended to. Haywood, N. C, June 1, 1833. Lemuel Murray. The Fayettevillle Observer will please insert the above three times and forward their account to the subscriber for payment. L. M. — The Star, June 7, 1833. HAYWOOD ACADEMY FOE 1834. HAYWOOD ACADEMY. The Trustees of the Haywood Academy, in Chatham county, take this method of informing the public that the exercises in this institu- tion will recommence on the 6th January, 1834, under the superintend- 48 Chatham County Schools ence of Mr. Lemuel Murray, a gentlleman eminently qualified to per- form all the duties of a teacher. The healthiness of the situation, and the reduced price of board in genteel families, offer advantages to par- ents and guardians seldom to be met with. By order of the Board of Trustees. December 21, 1833. W. D. Strain, Sec. —The Star, December 27, 1833. HOOPER'S SELECT PREPARATORY SCHOOL, 1837. The Subscriber, wishing to confine himself to a smaller number of pupils than hitherto, proposes opening a limited PRIVATE SCHOOL, number of boys not exceeding twenty; course of Instruction, prepara- tory to College. Tuition $15.50 per Session. The First Session will commence on the 16th of January, and end on the 15th of June. The second Session will commence on the 1st of July and end on the 1st of December. Pittsborough, N\ C. Wm, H. Hooper. December 20, 1837. To be inserted in the Fayetteville Observer, Raleigh Standard, Wil- mington Advertiser and Salisbury Watchman — each 4 weeks. — Raleigh Register, December 23, 1837. PLEASANT HILL ACADEMY, 1838. The Exercises of the Pleasant Hill Academy closed on the 18th inst. to be resumed on the 8th of January next. From the success attendant upon the Exercises of the past Session, conducted by BAXTER CLEGG, A. B., we cheerfully recommend the School to the patronage of our fellow citizens, and urge its claims especially on such as desire for their sons and wards a healthy location, at a distance from all scenes of dissipation. The Academy is located six miles south of Pittsboro. The high moral character of the neighbor- hood and the healthiness of the situation, commend it to the favorable regard of those preparing their sons for College, or training them for honor or usefulness. The following are the terms of the School per Session of five months, in advance : For English Grammar, Geography and Arithmetic $10 00' Algebra, Geometry, Surveying, &c 12 50 Latin and Greek 15 00 Board, including bedding, washing and firewood, can be obtained in private families, convenient to the Academy, at $6 per month, in advance. Chatham County Schools 49 Further information respecting the School can he obtained by ad- dressing the Subscriber, or the Principal, B. Clegg, Pittsboro'. ¥m. M. Burns, Ch. Com. Chatham county, December 13, 1838. Standard and Star, 4 times each, and send accounts to W. M. Burns. — Raleigh Register, December 2J+, 1838. COBIA'S SELECT FEMALE SCHOOL, 1839. SELECT FEMALE SCHOOL— Mrs. Cobia wishes to take as Board- ers and as Pupils, FIYE YOUJ^G LADIES, to whom her whole time would be devoted. She proposes to teach the ordinary English branches, and Music on the Piano and Guitar. As her number will be so limited, only those are desired who connect Music with their studies. The Farm on which she resides, situated about half a mile from Pittsborough, affords ample space for exercise and recreation ; and Mrs. Cobia pledges herself to keep her pupils, at all times, under her immediate inspection. TERMS. — Tuition: including Music on both Instruments, per Ses- sion, $50. Board and Washing $12 per month, or per Session, $60. Applications must be made by the end of the year. A Session of five months will commence on 15th of January next. Payment is required in advance. December 18. — Raleigh Register, December 21, 1839. CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS NEW BERN ACADEMY, 1793. The Trustees of the ISTewbern Academy give notice that on the first Monday in November next, the said Academy will be opened for the reception of scholars, under the direction of Mr. Thomas P. Erving on the following terms, viz. The first class, in which reading, writing, and arithmetic will be taught; at 20s. per quarter. The second class, for the study of Mathematics, in the various branches of that science, at 30s. The third class where the scholars will be instructed in the dead languages, at 50s. By order of the Board, Samuel Chapman, Sec'y. October 5. — New Bern, (N. C.) Gazette, October 12, 1793. NEW BERN ACADEMY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1794. NEWBERN ACADEMY. The Trustees met on Monday the 23 ult. at the academy when the pupils were examined in the Latin and English languages, Euclid's elements and geography : after the examination a dramatic piece in ridicule of scholastic pedantry was exhibited by Mr. Guion, Mr. Forbes, Mr. Gaston and Mr. Pasteur, and the business concluded by an oration delivered by Mr. Gaston on the blessings of American independence; the trustees expressed the highest pleasure at the whole performance which they considered as reflecting great credit on Mr. Irving's abili- ties and assiduity as an instructor and affording the most flattering prospect of the improvement of his pupils in every branch of literature. — New Bern (N. C.) Gazette, January 4, 1794-. NEW BERN ACADEMY EXAMINATION, 1794. The pupils of the Newbern Academy, were yesterday examined by the Trustees, (it being the day appointed for a quarterly examination,) a respectable number of the inhabitants of the town attended — Mr. Gaston and Mr. Guion cannot be too highly commended for the Accu- racy and elegancy of their translations of Homer and Horace — Those who were examined in Virgil and other classic authors, deserved applause — The Geography class astonished their auditors by the facility and accuracy with which they answered the most difficult questions that were proposed — (50) Craven County Schools 51 A number of young gentlemen of the Mathematics class demonstrated several propositions of Euclid with great facility and exactitude — The younger Pupils to the number of fifty, who were examined in the Orthography of the English language, displayed a proficiency rarely to be found in scholars of a more advanced age — The business of the day was then closed by a parliamentary debate very spiritedly spoken, by Messieurs Gaston, Guion, Barron, Pasteur, Cobb, and Forbes — The whole performance was such as confers on Mr. Irving (the Preceptor) the highest praise — and we can congratu- late our friends on the flattering prospects afforded us by the proficiency of his Pupils — his abilities and assiduity as an instructor are evinced to be such as are seldom to be met with — From the present flourishing state of our Academy we have reason to hope that we shall no longer regret the disadvantages, under which we have long laboured in obtain- ing an education for our youth. April 5. — New Bern (A. C.) Gazette, April 5, 179Jf. SPECTATOR WRITES OF SEW BERX ACADEMY, 1794. On Thursday the 3d instant, the pupils of the Xewbern Academy were publicly examined, in the presence of the board of Trustees, and a brilliant assemblage of ladies and gentlemen ; their improvement in the various branches of useful science, particularly the Greek and Latin languages, the Mathematics and Logic, since the last public exhibition, demanded and procured their universal approbation. In the evening a very crowded and respectable audience were highly entertained by a theatrical exhibition — the salutatory address in commemoration of American Independence was delivered by Mr. Guion, with the utmost propriety of voice and gesture ; several orations were pronounced by Messrs. Baron, Stephens and Beesley with several excellence : to these succeeded several humorous dialogues, and a representation of the Farce entitled, "Mock Doctor or Dumb Lady cured" in which every part was well supported by the young gentlemen above mentioned and Messrs. Pasteur and Forbes. A number of extracts from various come- dies were also performed by Mr. Cobb, and those who had previously spoken, and a petite piece (supposed to be the production of Mr. Irving, the principal of the Academy) in which the pretender to science was highly characterized and ridiculed, afforded great entertainment to the spectators. The youthful performance was ended by a valedictory ora- tion on the rising glory of America, delivered with singular elegance by Mr. Gaston and the business of the evening concluded with an ele- gant extemporaneous address by Mr. Irving, in which he depicted in lively colours the numerous advantages of science. To bestow further eulogy on any particular characters, would be an act of injustice to the students in general, it is sufficient to say, that from the rapid prog- ress which the pupils have made in literature, since their last public exhibition, they received a justly deserved applause, and there is no 52 Craven County Schools doubt, that from their great advancement, during the short period they have been under his tuition, that the principal of the ISTewbern Academy, will receive the profits and honours due to his indefatigable industry and other merits. A Spectator. — New Bern (A. C.) Gazette, July 12, 1791>. DEATH OF ME. IRVING. Died Lately, the Rev. Thomas Pitt Irving, Principal of the Hagerstown Academy, formerly of Newbern. — Raleigh Register, February 6, 1818. NEW BEEN ACADEMY PLAN OF EDUCATION, 1823. [Title page of pamphlet: Laws for the Government of New Bern Academy, with the Plan of Education Annexed: New Bern: Printed by S. Hall, 1823.] SECTION 1. Of the Faculty. 1. The Faculty of ISTewbern Academy, shall be composed of the Teachers including the Principal— a majority of whom being assem- bled, after due notice given by the Principal to all the members, shall be competent to the performance of business. 2. Every matter brought before the Faculty, shall be decided by votes, and it shall be the additional privilege of the Principal to give a casting vote, where there would otherwise be a tie. 3. The opinion or vote of any member of the Faculty, shall not be made known to the Students, directly or indirectly, except when express order shall be given to that effect by an unanimous vote of the Faculty. 4. It shall be the duty of each member of the Faculty to enforce the laws of the Academy, to prevent or put a stop to the violation of them, and to report to the Principal, or to the Faculty, such transgressions of them as ought to be punished by that body. 5. The Faculty shall keep a book of records or minutes, and shall enter therein a fair statement of their transactions, resolutions and de- terminations ; which book shall be laid before the Trustees, at each of their stated meetings. 6. ]STo act of the Faculty which is not recorded by their order, shall be considered as valid ; and when recorded shall always be subject to the approbation or disapprobation of the Trustees. 7. The Faculty shall take the necessary steps under the laws of the Academy, to detect those who in any way may injure or deface the Academy, or other property connected with it, and make report to the Treasurer, when any offender fails to comply with the requisition of the 10th rule, that such person may be charged by him with the amount of the penalty. Craven County Schools 53 S. Every scholar on first entering the Academy, shall be directed by the Principal to that room, and to the immediate charge and in- struction of that member of the Faculty, for which according to the plan of education, he or she may be found on examination to be best prepared. If, however, there be any objection, or any doubt on the mind of the Principal, or the wishes of the Parent or Guardian of such scholar, be inconsistent with the plan of education, it shall be the duty of the Principal to refer the matter to the Faculty. 9. It shall be the duty of the Principal to visit the different rooms from time to time as necessity may require, and occasionally examine, or hear such classes recite as he may deem proper ; and to cause proper arrangements to be made for the semi-annual examination, and to give public notice thereof. 10. Each one of the Trustees shall make, and cause to be posted up, such by-laws as he may deem necessary for the better government of his own room, provided such laws be not inconsistent with the general rules of the Institution. SECTION 2. Of Admission. 1. The year shall be divided into two sessions, of two quarters each — each quarter to consist of eleven weeks. The first session, 1st quarter, to commence on January 1st and ter- minate 19th March. Second quarter, to commence March 19th and terminate 4th June. Second session, 1st quarter, to commence June 4th and terminate 20th August. Second quarter, to commence October 9th, and terminate 25th De- cember. The regular times for entrance shall be at the beginning of each quarter. 2. Every person previous to admission into the Academy, shall pro- duce to the Principal or Teacher under whose immediate charge he or she may be, the Treasurer's receipt for the tuition money. Every Stu- dent entering before a quarter is half expired, shall pay for the quar- ter; but if at or after the expiration of a half quarter, shall pay for only one-half of the quarter. 3. Such a distribution shall be made of the pupils on their admis- sion, as may best accord with the plan of education hereafter mentioned, and conduce most to the benefit of the institution and convenience of the Teachers. 4. No person, except by a special order of the Board of Trustees, shall be admitted as a student in the Academy, who has been suspended or expelled from any other public Seminary of Learning, during the continuance of such sentence of suspension or expulsion : — and should any person thus circumstanced be received, on proper information, he shall be immediately dismissed from the Academy, until his case be brought before the Trustees. 54 Craven County Schools SECTION 3. Rules and Regulations for the Government of the Academy. 1. From the 1st day of April until the 20th day of August, the hours of study and recitation at the Academy, shall be from 8 o'clock to 12 in the forenoon, and from 2 to 5 in the afternoon ; and from the 9th. of October till the 1st. of April, from 9 to 12 o'clock in the fore- noon, and from 2 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon. 2. Punctual attendance, at the stated hours, shall be given, or a writ- ten excuse offered. 3. A regard to decency, it is expected, will induce the Pupils to ap- pear in proper neatness of person and dress. 4. During school hours, due attention must be paid to study; and no Student will presume to disturb or interrupt any other Student, at any time, or to leave his, or her seat, without permission, unless with a view of speaking to the Instructors. — In assigning the Pupils their respective seats, from time to time, a regard will be had to merit and literary im- provement. 5. As it is utterly impossible to attend to the various exercises of the Academy, unless profound silence be observed, all unnecessary conver- sation, laughing, whispering, or improper gestures, are strictly forbid- den. 6. The Students are requested not to loiter on their way to and from school; and as they regard their reputation and happiness, not to min- gle or associate with the profligate and vicious in their youthful amuse- ments out of school. 7. jSTo student shall knowingly associate or keep company with any person expelled from the Academy. 8. Profane and obscene language is extremely vulgar, and highly reprehensible in all places; but if uttered within the hearing or cog- nizance of the Instructors, it will be severely punished. 9. It is expected that the Pupils will not enter into their customary sports or amusements, on the Lord's day; and in attending publick worship, it is required that they behave with a becoming gravity and seriousness of deportment. 10. The Pupils are required to preserve their books and manuscripts from being blotted or torn : and if any Student, shall break the windows, or otherwise injure or deface the Academy or its appendages, he shall immediately make it known and repair the injury. If the offender fails to do so, and be detected, he shall pay double damages and be duly punished. 11. If any Student shall be detected playing at cards, it shall be the duty of the Principal to admonish him, and to acquaint his parent or guardian; if the offence be repeated, or he be guilty of gross immoral conduct, or his deportment be such that his longer continuance in the Academy is likely to be injurious, it shall be reported to the President of the Board of Trustees. Craven County Schools 55 12. At all times the Students shall conduct and express themselves respectfully towards the Faculty, and towards every member of it. — And every deficiency in these respects, shall be considered as an essential departure from the laws and principles on which the Institution is founded, and by which it must be governed, and the offender must be punished accordingly. 13. The Students are strictly required to behave with proper civility towards all they meet, or with whom they associate, and carefully to avoid injuring the property or disturbing the peace of any individual. 14. The Students, it is expected, will also endeavor to promote har- mony and good feeling among themselves, that there be no cause for quarrels or complaints. Yet should anyone, unmindful of the urbanity and refinement which should mark the character of the young gentle- man and the scholar wantonly insult or attack his fellow-student ; the party injured is required to make his complaint known to the Instruc- tors, that immediate punishment, according to the nature of the offence, may be inflicted. 15. All Students shall be required to undergo a public examination at the end of each session, and take such part in the exhibition as may be assigned them. — Any Student, failing to comply with this regulation, shall have his name handed to the Trustees as a delinquent, and be dealt with accordingly. SECTION 4. Miscellaneous Resolutions. Resolved, That there be a public examination by the Trustees of all the Pupils of the Academy, on the last week of each session : — That a Committee of the Trustees be appointed, whose duty it shall be to make out a report of each examination, to cause the pupils to be assembled, and the report read in the presence of such as feel an interest in the advancement of youth in learning and virtue, who may attend, and an appropriate address be delivered : — Also, that it be the duty of the said Committee, to carry into effect the resolutions relative to such as may have completed the course prescribed : — That the Academy be visited monthly by a Committee of the Trus- tees, whose duty it shall be, to inform themselves with respect to the improvement and conduct of the Students, and all matters interesting to the prosperity of the Institution ; and make report at the meetings of the Board. PLAX OF EDUCATION. Male Department. The system of Studies, in the Classical Department, shall be similar to that preparatory to admission into the University of 1ST. C. and in- clude the studies of the Freshman and Sophomore Classes of the Uni- versity, when required. 56 Craven County Schools Latin Course. 1. Philadelphia Latin Grammar, 2. Historia Sacra, 3. Viri Romse, 5. Mair's Introduction, 6. Caesar's Commentaries, — 7 books, 7. Ovidii, Editio Expurgata, 8. Yirgil — Bucolics, and 6 books of the iEneid, 9. Cicero — all the select orations, 10. Sallust — War with Cataline and Jugurtha, 11. Horace, throughout, 12. Prosody. Greek Course. 1. Wettenhall's Greek Grammar, 2. Greek Testament — St. John's Gospel, and the Acts of the Apostles, 3. Graeca Minora — the whole. 4. Grseca Majora — 1st. vol. or Xenophon, or Homer — 4 books, if particularly desired, 5. Neilson's Exercises, 6. Prosody. English. Murray's English Reader and Sequel, Goldsmith's England, Pome and Greece, Murray's Grammar and Exercises, Adam's or Cumming's Geography, Walsh's Arithmetic, Gibson's Surveying, Hutton's Mathematics, Simpson's Euclid, Natural Philosophy, (Conversations on, or Cavallo's, or Ferguson's, or Nicholson's Philosophy,) Astronomy — (Ferguson's or Clark's System,) Use of the Globes, Adams' Greek Antiquities, Blair's Lectures, Andrew's Logic, Paley's Moral Philosophy, Composition, Declamation. To promote the advancement of all the Students of the Academy, in the knowledge of the English Language, no one shall be exempted (un- less good and satisfactory excuse be offered) from some attention daily, to lessons in Reading and Spelling : — and proper attention shall also be given to writing, to English Grammar, with the application of the rules of Syntax, Composition, Oratory, and Arithmetic. Arrangements shall, from time to time, be made by the Faculty, un- Craven County Schools 57 der the control of the Trustees, by which the pupils, in any of the de- partments, may receive instruction from the Preceptors of other depart- ments, in those branches of learning particularly taught by such Pre- ceptors. Such Students as stand an approved examination on the Latin and Greek, or the Scientific studies prescribed, shall, upon leaving the Acad- emy, be entitled to an Honorary Certificate, if requested. Preparatory Schools. Lancasterian Department. — In this, the plan of which is so admirably calculated to advance beginners, are taught the first Rudiments of the English Language, Spelling, Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Arith- metic. — In this school, the books, &c. are furnished the pupils, free of expence. — This, as well as the Common English School, includes both Males and Females — In the latter, attention will be paid to the above mentioned branches, Parsing, Geography, &c. Female Department. The lower eastern room of the Academy, shall be considered as appro- priated solely to young Ladies ; and shall be under the immediate care of the Principal. The qualifications preparatory to entering the Eemale Department shall be, That the person be able to read distinctly and with tolerable accuracy in Murray's Sequel ; — be able to write a joining hand, both large and fine; — have committed Murray's Grammar to memory — have gone through Murray's Exercises; — and advanced in arithmetic through the simple rules. To this Department, four classes shall be assigned; and the system of Studies as follows : viz. First Class. Murray's English Grammar, Reading and Parsing Cowper's Task, Cumming's Geography, Map of the World, North America, United States, and British Isles, Arithmetic, Walsh's. Second Class. English Grammar, continued — Punctuation, Reading and Parsing Thomson's Seasons, Geography continued. Modern, the whole, Arithmetic continued, through Practice, Whelpley's Compend of Ancient History — the whole. Use of the Terrestrial Globe. 58 Ckaven County Schools Third Class. English Grammar, continued. Beading and Parsing Milton, Geography, Ancient, Arithmetic, the whole, Whelpley's Compend, continued — Modern History, the whole and An- cient reviewed. Conversations on Natural Philosophy, as far as Optics, Clark's Astronomy — Use of the Globes, Rhetoric, Blair's Lectures. Fourth Class. Reading and Parsing Young's Night Thoughts, Natural Philosophy and Astronomy, completed with illustrations, Blair's Lectures, completed, Logic — Andrew's Duncan, Paley's Moral Philosophy, All former studies reviewed. SglPIf it be particularly requested, Euclid, Conversations on Chem- istry, Goldsmith's History of Greece, of Rome, and England, (abridged,) or Paley's Natural Theology, may be included in the Eourth Class. — Also the Latin and Greek Languages. Writing and Reading, with particular attention to proper pronuncia- tion, shall be common to all the classes. — Also Spelling, and the three last classes, shall be required likewise to define. As standards of Orthography and Orthoepy, Walker's Dictionary and Key, are adopted. Compositions will be required of the 2d. 3d. and 4th. classes. No Miss shall advance to a higher class, until she have passed an approved examination on all the studies prescribed to her class. It is by no means to be understood that the whole course adopted in the Academy, shall be imperiously binding upon any Female, contrary to the wishes or instructions of Parents and Guardians, who are always considered as having a right to prescribe the portions of study. That due encouragement, however, may be given to Female Litera- ture, it is hereby announced to the public, that whenever any Young Lady shall submit to the regular course now adopted, and stand an ap- proved examination on the studies belonging to the several classes, she shall, upon leaving the Academy, be entitled to its distinguishing honours, viz : An Honorary Certificate, and a Golden Medal, with an appropriate Inscription. N. B. For the information of Parents and Guardians, it is hereby stated as the opinion of the Principal, that a Young Lady of ordinary talents and studious habits, commencing with the First Class, may, in Craven County Schools 59 the course of a session, go through the studies assigned to one class ; and in two years, acquire a competent knowledge of all the studies belonging to the several classes. Price of Tuition. Lancasterian Department, 2 1-2 Dollars per quarter. Reading, Writing, Spelling, Arithmetic, and the elements of English Grammar, 4 Dollars, With Parsing 5 Dollars, Mathematics, the use of the Globes, or any other branches of learning, except the languages, 6 Dollars. Every Pupil of the Academy, may receive Lessons in the French Lan- guage also, on paying the additional sum of $2 per quarter. Resolved that 500 copies of the foregoing be printed and deposited with the Treasurer of the Board ; and that each Student, on entering the Academy, furnish him or herself with a copy. — Price, 10 cents, each. CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS FATETTEVILLE ACADEMY UNDEK DAVID KEB, THE SCHOOL In Fayetteville under the care of the Rev. David Ker, will commence on Monday the 20th instant. Fayetteville, January 1793. 1 — Fayetteville Gazette, Tuesday, January llf., 179J/.. FATETTEVILLE ACADEMY EXAMINATION IN 1800. On the 18th ult. was closed the semi-annual examination of the Fay- etteville Academy, under the tuition of Miss Taylor and Mr. Merroney, in presence of some of the Trustees, and a large number of Ladies and Gentlemen of Fayetteville and its vicinity; a number of Ladies and Gentlemen of Wilmington were also present. The Examination took up most of three days. The whole was con- ducted with much propriety, and greatly to the satisfaction of those Ladies and Gentlemen who honored the examination with their pres- ence, as well as those of the Trustees who were present. In justice to the Young Ladies and their Teachers, the Trustees with pleasure, remark, that, notwithstanding their attention and progress in needle-work, which increases the variety of their exercises and the objects of their attention, they generally excelled the Young Gentlemen, particularly in reading, spelling and English Grammar. On the evenings of the first and third days of the examination some theatrical performances were exhibited at the Theatre, by some of the Young Gentlemen of the Academy, assisted by some Gentlemen of the town, for the benefit of the Academy, the proceeds of which were up- wards of one hundred dollars. And on the evening of the 24th ult. was a performance at the Theatre by Mr. and Mrs. Hardinge, assisted by some Gentlemen of the town, for the benevolent and humane purpose of extending to poor children, and such as are deserted by their parents, the benefits of Education. The proceeds of the house were deposited by Mr. Hardinge in the hands of the Trustees of the Academy for the above purpose. — Raleigh Register, August 19, 1800. EXAMINATION OF FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY IN 1801. FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY. On the 7th of July commenced, and on the 9th closed, the semi-annual Examination of the Fayetteville Academy, under the superintendency of the Rev. Mr. Robinson. A majority of the Trustees, and a large num- ber of Ladies and Gentlemen, attended, who expressed their highest 1 This is evidently intended for 1794. (60) Cumberland County Schools 61 approbation at the performance generally, reflecting much credit on the Principal and Assistants of the Academy. The evening of the first day, the Young Gentlemen, at the Theatre, highly entertained a crowded audience by their Public Speaking, who were much pleased with their performance generally. * * * On the evenings of the two last days, the Students performed a variety of Theatrical Exhibitions, for the benefit of the Academy, the proceeds of which were upwards of 120 dollars. * * * [Then follows account of examination of Young Gentlemen in the following studies : "Greek, Latin, Euclid's Elements, Geography, Eng- lish Grammar, Arithmetic, Eeading, Spelling, Letter Writing, Copy Writing" ; and Young ladies in "Geography, Reading, Spelling, Arith- metic, Writing, Needle work — embroidery, tambour, Dresden, mark- mg."] — Raleigh Register, July 28, 1801. FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY EXHIBITION, 1801. EAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY. On Thursday Evening, ended the Exhibition of the Students of the Fayetteville Academy, preparatory to the Christmas Vacation. The Examination of this Seminary of useful Knowledge and elegant Arts, continued for three Days, before a respectable Audience, who expressed the highest Satisfaction of the Progress made by the Young Ladies and Gentlemen, which proves the Result of the Care of the Teachers of this Institution. The Number of the Young Gentlemen examined on this Occasion amounted to Sixty; that of the Young Ladies Classes to Fifty. The Academy will be opened for the Reception of Students of both Sexes, as usual, after the Holidays, on Monday the 4th of January next. •fc !f! # Fayetteville, December 21, 1801. — Raleigh Register, December 29, 1801. FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY UNDER ANDREW FLINN. The semi-annual Examination will commence on the 14th December next, after which will be a Vacation till the first Monday in January. The Trustees are happy to inform the Public, that they have engaged the Rev. Andrew Flinn, as Superintendent of their Seminary who will enter on that duty in January next. The acknowledged abilities of that Gentleman cannot fail to render the Institution more an Object of general Attention, and add to the Reputation it has already acquired. A Boarding House will be opened in December for the Reception of Young Gentlemen, under the Superintendence of the Trustees, and Management of one of the Teachers. The House is large and commo- dious, situated in a healthy and retired part of the Town and very con- venient to the Academy. Price of Board seventy dollars per annum. 62 Cumberland County Schools Accommodations for Young Ladies to be had as usual. By order, November 18, 1802. W. B. Meroney, Sec. — Raleigh Register, November 22, 1802. FATETTEVILLE ACADEMY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1803. FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY. * * * The Christmas Vacation will end on Monday the third of January, when the Academy will be again opened for the Reception of Students, under the Direction of the Rev. Mr. Flinn, who has heretofore taught at Hillsborough with much Reputation. Mr. Molie, late Pro- fessor of the French Language at the University of JNTorth Carolina, also proposes on that Day to open a Class for the French Tongue, for the Benefit of such Students of this Academy as may be desirous of acquir- ing a Knowledge of that useful Language. * * * By Order of the Board, Fayetteville, December 16, 1802. John Hay, President. — Raleigh Register, January 3, 1803. FATETTEVILLE ACADEMY EXAMINATION, 1803 Fayetteville, July 13, 1803. The examination of the Young Ladies and Gentlemen belonging to the Academy at this place, commenced on the 10th inst. and concluded Yesterday. The several classes were so generally perfect in those branches of Literature which had been the objects of their attention, as almost to preclude the possibility of discrimination. The following statement, however, will contain a list of those who, in the opinion of the Trustees, were most particularly entitled to distinction : [Here follow names of young ladies and subjects. The subjects were spelling (four classes), reading (five classes), grammar (two classes), Geogra- phy, letter writing (two classes), copy-writing (three classes), cyphering (two classes), marking (two classes), Dresden work (one class), Tam- bour work (two classes), embroidery (two classes). The Young men's names and classes follow. They studied spelling (two classes), reading (three classes), cyphering, English grammar, Geography, Latin Gram- mar, ISTepos and Eutropius, Eutropious and Corderii, Csesar and Nepos, Csesar and Sallust, Virgil, Euclid, one class each.] The exercises of the Academy were then adjourned to Monday the 25 inst. at which time the vacation will expire. The following are the names of the Trustees who attended the examination : David Anderson, Robert Donaldson, John Winslow, W. B. Grove, Robert Cochran, s. d. purviance. — Raleigh Register, August 1, 1803. Cumberland County Schools 63 FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY EXAMINATION, 1804. FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY. On Monday the 2d of this month, commenced the examination of the Fayetteville Academy, in the presence of the Trustees and a numerous company of the Ladies and Gentlemen of the town and neighboring counties. The examination ended on Wednesday the 4th, to the general approbation of the spectators, after a short vacation until Monday the 15th, the business of the school will again be opened. Whilst the high attention of the Teachers in the several classes was manifested, it is justice to remark the students of both sexes displayed on this occasion, proofs of industry, Knowledge and taste,- equal to the best hopes of the favourers of this institution. Whilst the applause to all cannot be withheld, it is impossible, from the different degrees of genius to be expected in a school of upwards of an hundred scholars, not to expect some cause of more particular distinction. It is therefore re- marked, The 1st Class examined in Virgil and Horace. A proper understand- ing of the Authors was evinced. * * * The 2d class, consisting of seven boys, was examined in Sallust and Virgil ; proved correct in grammatical construction and parsing. * * * To the students of the Roman Poetical Authors, a more strict atten- tion to the rules of Prosody is recommended. In the 3d class consisting of four, the students were examined in Caesar and Sallust. Much attention and knowledge of the Authors was indi- cated by all the Members of this class. The 4th Latin class of five scholars, was examined in Cordery and Eutropius. * * * The 5th Latin class of four scholars, was examined in Grammar and Cordery, and acquitted themselves well. * * * On a general revisal of Latin Grammar, 21 students were examined, and a complete knowledge of the grammer rules was evinced by each of the class. In English Grammar, 1st class of four members * * * were dis- tinguished. The 2d English Grammar class in English reading, ten scholars were examined in reading Prose and Verse, all deserving praise. 1st class in English Reading, Ten scholars were examined in reading Prose and Verse, all deserving praise. The 2d class of English Readers ; eleven boys were examined. * * * The 3d class of English Readers, twelve Scholars were examined in reading prose, and well approved of. A 4th class of Readers, eight in number, are entitled to the same re- mark. The 5th class of Readers read well. * * * A class of young Read- ers and Spellers, seven in number, acquitted themselves well. A class of nineteen in number were examined in Arithmetic. * * * 64 Cumberland County Schools It is observed, with concern, that * * * have not shown due diligence. In the general revisal of Spelling, throughout the Diction- ary, thirty three of the Scholars were examined, and * * * ex- celled ; but all acquitted themselves well. Of ten Young Spellers examined in Webster, * * * were most approved. In Writing, thirty four boys of different classes, exhibited Copies. * * * most excelled their respective classes. The evenings of the days of examination were engaged by the young Gentlemen of the Academy, to the number of sixteen, in delivering se- lect Orations to a respectable audience. The exhibition of all was re- ceived with applause; but * * * were most distinguished. The young Ladies of the Academy, to the number of fifty, were exam- ined in Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar and Letter writing, all evinced Knowledge of and application to their several employments in the school. Twelve young Ladies, in three classes, were examined in English Grammar, and so correct were they all, to distinguish would be im- proper. Twenty-eight young Ladies, in five classes, were examined in Reading and Spelling, and acquitted themselves well. * * * Specimens of the young Ladies Needle Work in Embroidery, in Dres- den and Marking were exhibited. * * * By order of the Trustees, John Hat, President. — Raleigh Register, July 26, 180k- [The * * indicate names omitted.] FATETTETILLE ACADEMY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1805. FAYETTEYILLE ACADEMY * * * The Trustees of this Academy, in the discharge of that duty which they owe to the institution and to the parents and connections of the students in the school have strictly attended in rotation to the exami- nation of the classes. And they are happy in declaring, that after a fair investigation, they have in general been much pleased with the progress made by the scholars ; in some instances they have thought the pupils de- served the highest praise ; and but in one have they been constrained to censure. The progress of the scholars in their several departments of learning has been faithfully detailed in the foregoing report, and forms, as the Trustees imagine, the best eulogium on the conduct of the Teachers. The Trustees would believe they were unjust to the principal Teacher Mr. Elinn, if they did not thus publicly declare their approbation of his conduct in every instance, during the time he has presided. His atten- tion has been uniform — his behaviour to the scholars, while firm, has been marked with humanity and benevolence; and his stability of char- Cumberland County Schools 65 acter has rendered the discipline of the school easy and regular. Nor have the other Teachers merited to pass unnoticed. Mr. Meroney has done much in the English classes and Mrs. Bowen who filled the place of Mrs. Flinn on the occasion of her ill health, merits the thanks of the Trustees. Such are the appearances of the School, and the Trustees flatter them- selves from the progress made by the students, it will continue to receive the public support. Heretofore the Tuition money has proved an equiv- alent to the expeiiees of the institution. The Trustees on enquiry of late have been found in arrears, but whilst this is a matter of consider- ation, it is their pleasure to remark the liberality with which individuals in their immediate neighborhood have stepped forward to augment the fund. Mr. Meroney's time of engagement being expired, his place will be filled by Mr. Thomas Scott, a gentleman whom the Trustees can venture to recommend as perfectly well qualified to fulfill the duties of his ap- pointment. Mrs. Bowen will continue to superintend the ladies' school until another selection shall be made. — The school will be resumed on the 1st day of the coming year — and it is earnestly requested that stu- dents of either sex will be punctual in their attendance on the day of commencement, or as early afterwards as possible in order to prevent confusion and loss of time in forming the classes. John Hay, President. — Raleigh Register, December 31, 1801+. FATETTETILLE ACADEMY UNDER WM. L. TURNER. The Trustees of the Fayetteville Academy with pleasure inform the Parents and Guardians of Children, that the Rev. William L. Turner is engaged as Principal Teacher in the Seminary, and will enter upon the duties of his appointment about the middle of November next. The degree of Reputation this gentleman has deserved and enjoyed as Prin- cipal of the Academy in Raleigh renders unnecessary the addition of anything on this head. * * * The Trustees contemplate and have partly arranged an enlarged plan of Education in the Female Depart- ment, and the addition of a Teacher in Music. * * * Fayetteville, Oct. 5, 1809. David Anderson, President. — Raleigh Star, October 5, 1809. FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY FOR 1810. The Trustees of the Fayetteville Academy are happy to announce to parents and Guardians, that this Institution will be ready for the re- ception of scholars on the first day of January. The school is divided into two departments, for the instruction of children of both sexes, with separate and appropriate rooms for each. In the male department will be taught, besides the first rudiments of education, Grammar, Arithme- 5 6o Cumberland County Schools. tic, Geography, Mathematics, the Belles-Lettres, Natural and Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric, and Logic ; also the Latin, Greek and French Languages. In the Female department will be taught Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, History, Needlework, and Embroid- ery; together with such other branches of education as Parents may desire. The whole School will be under the immediate care of Rev. William L. Turner. * * * Mr. Turner will be assisted in the male depart- ment by teachers of talents and reputation, who are already engaged. In the Femade department, the Trustees have engaged the services of a lady who has long taught with success. * * * She will be as- sisted by Mr. Robinson from New York, in teaching Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and History. That the means of obtaining an ele- gant education at Fayetteville may be complete, the Trustees have, at great expense engaged Miss Beze, from New York. This lady will give lessons to those desirous to receive them, in Music, Drawing, Painting, and the French Language. * * * There will be two vacations in each year, the first during the whole month of September, and the last from the 20th day of December to the commencement of the New Year. * * * By order David Anderson, President. P. J. Tillinghast, jun. Sec'y. Fayetteville, N. C. December 18, 1809. — Raleigh Star, December 21, 1809. The * * indicate matter not material to this account; usually laudatory of the teachers and their acquirements, also of the fame and the health- fulness of the town. RALEIGH STAR EDITORIAL ON FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY. FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY Has upwards of 120 Students. The Rev. William L. Turner is Princi- pal, whose merits as the Chief of an Institution are well known. Music, Painting and the French Language are said to be taught in a very superior manner by Miss Beze, a native of France. Competent Assist- ants are provided for the several Departments. — Editorial, Raleigh Star, March 15, 1810. MRS. BOWE3T RETURNS TO FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY, 1810. TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. Circumstances of a domestic nature having rendered it necessary that Frances Bowen should return to her family in Fayetteville, she has (though reluctantly) withdrawn herself from the Raleigh Academy, and purposes opening a Cumberland County Schools. 67 School in Fayetteville on the first Monday in March, for the reception of Young Ladies. She engages to teach them those various branches of Literature which she has taught with some success for three years past in the Raleigh Acad- emy. * * * Frances Bowen. Fayetteville, February 5, 1810. — Raleigh Star, February 22, 1810. FATETTEVILLE ACADEMY FOR 1811. FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY. The Examination of the Students of this Academy closed on the 20th instant. The Trustees with pleasure announce to the public the grati- fication which this display of the proficiency of the Students, in those branches of education in which they have been instructed during the last session, afforded them. The Students of the Male Department, in the Greek & Latin Lan- guages and other important studies, (a few excepted) discovered an accurate knowledge of the authors they had read, and an aptitude and promptness in the application of Grammar not often witnessed. The pupils in the inferior classes, in English Grammar, Reading, &c. gave pleasure to the parents and Trustees, and did honor to themselves. In the Female Department, in Astronomy, in History, and Geogra- phy; in Grammar, Reading, Writing &c. the young Ladies evinced in the course of their examination the assiduity and success with which they had devoted themselves to their studies. Every exertion has been made by the Trustees of this Seminary to render it eminently respectable, and extensively useful. The Rev. Wil- liam L. Turner will continue to preside over the Institution, assisted by Messrs. John E. Gunning and Colin M'lver, whose talents are known and approved. Mrs. Frances Bowen will superintend immediately the Female De- partment. The success with which Mrs. Bowen has for many years taught, and the celebrity which she has acquired both as preceptress and Governess, will hold out inducements to parents to confide their daugh- ters to her care. Mrs. B. will be assisted by Dr. James Bogle, late Principal of the Louisburg Academy, whose experience and former suc- cess promise much. The local situation of Fayetteville, the regular and firm basis upon which the Institution rests, and the capacity and the reputation of the several preceptors, will, it is presumed, insure to the Academy a liberal support. It is worthy of remark that there has been during the whole of the present year only two or three instances of indisposition, and those but slight, among the Students. The price of Tuition per quarter is from two and a half to six dol- lars. Board may be had in the most respectable families for eighteen or twenty-one dollars per quarter. 68 Cumberland County Schools. The exercises of the Academy will commence on the first of January- next. Fayetteville, Dec. 21, 1810. — The Star, Raleigh, January 3, 1811. FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY FOR 1812. FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY. The Trustees of this Institution are happy to announce to the Public that its exercises commenced on the 1st day of this month. The Rev. ¥ra. L. Turner continues to superintend the whole school; Mrs. Bowen presides in the Female Department. * * * Mr. Memorel, a French Gentleman of talents and well qualified, will regularly attend the Academy to give instruction to such as may wish to become ac- quainted with the French Language. Mr. Baker from Richmond, who has taught with much celebrity and success, will give lessons on the Piano Forte to those Young Ladies who are desirous of learning music. * * * By order, Ben. Robinson, Prest. P. J. Tillinghast, Jun. Sec. Fayetteville, January 2nd. 1812. — Raleigh Star, January 10, 1812. DEATH OF WILLIAM L. TURNER, 1813. DIED, At Fayetteville, on Sunday last the Rev. Wm. L. Turner, Pastor and Principal of the Academy of that place, and formerly of this city. Mr. Turner had just paid us a visit, in perfect health. On his return, he was seized with a fever which carried him off. — Mr. T. was a Minister of respectable standing in the Presbyterian Church, an able and suc- cessful Teacher, a man of great plainness of manners and a highly re- spected citizen. — Raleigh Register, Friday, October 22, 1813. FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY UNDER MR. BARROWS. We are gratified to learn that the loss which the Fayetteville Acad- emy recently sustained in the death of its most estimable Principal, the Rev. Mr. Turner, has been well supplied in the appointment of Mr. Barrows, a gentleman of the first talents and character as his successor. Mrs. Sambourne, long known to the public as an approved teacher of music and painting in this city, is to assist Mrs. Bowen in the Female Department of that institution. — Editorial Raleigh Star, November 5, 1813. Cumberland County Schools. 69 FATETTEVILLE ACADEMY ADOPTS LANCASTER PLAN. FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY. The trustees of this institution, with pleasure announce, that their hopes are again revived, by the appointment of the Rev. J. A. Turner, as prinicpal thereof. They have also employed Miss Bosworth, late of the Raleigh Academy, to superintend the Eemale Department. * * * The trustees have long looked with a favorable eye, on those obvious improvements in the art of school teaching, which were first brought into operation by Mr. Joseph Lancaster, of Great Britain, the beneficial ef- fects of which have already been felt and acknowledged by a great ma- jority of the large towns in the United States. They have therefore, only waited for a favorable opportunity to introduce this system in all its improvements into the institution under their care. This time, they are happy to say, has at last arrived. They did, therefore, at one of their late meetings, pass an order that the preparatory school attached to the academy, shall hereafter be conducted on this improved plan. Those acquainted with this mode of teaching, nothing need be said in commendation of it — those not acquainted with it, are hereby confidently assured, that in the opinion of all who have had a fair opportunity of judging, no plan has ever before been introduced into our schools com- bining so many advantages, both in regard to cheapness and the facility with which children acquire a knowledge of the most necessary branches of an English education. The members of this school, having been suitably prepared, shall (if desired) be advanced to other rooms, in which will be taught Arithmetic and English Grammar more per- fectly, Geography, Astronomy, Belles Lettres, Natural and Moral Phil- osophy, the Elements of Chemistry, the various branches of the Mathe- matics, the Latin and Greek Languages, etc. * * * P. J. TlLLINGHAST, JUN. SeC. • Fayetteville, December 14, 1814. — Raleigh Star, January 6, 1815. THE FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY BANK NOTES. ISTorth Carolina, In Senate Dec. 27, 1816. Resolved, That the Solicitor or Attorney prosecuting on behalf of the State within the fifth Judicial Circuit be instructed to take and pursue all legal steps to enquire by what authority the members of the Fayette- ville School Association incorporated by an act of the General Assem- bly passed in the year eighteen hundred and fifteen, exercise their cor- porate powers, and whether they have not forfeited the same by unlaw- fully issuing and circulating promissory notes commonly called Bank Notes. In House of Commons Dec. 28, 1816: Read and ordered to be indefi- nitely postponed. — Unpublished Legislative Documents 1816. 70 Cumberland County Schools. FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY FOR 1823. FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY. This Institution now affords advantages equal to any in the South- ern States, being conducted upon the most approved principles, and pro- vided with superior Teachers in every branch of Useful and Ornamental Education. — * * * Terms. Female Department, conducted by Mrs. Hamilton with Assistant Teachers. Rudiments, per quarter $2.50 Reading and Writing 3. English Grammar, Ancient and Modern Geography with the Use of the Maps and Globes, History, Chronology, Mythology, Rhet- oric, Belles Lettres, Composition, Natural Philosophy, Botany with Plain and Ornamental Needle Work 6.00 Music, taught by Madame Villa, in the best Italian style. Per ann. taught in the Academy, $60, or $20 per quarter. Per ann. taught out of Academy, $100, $25 per quarter. Drawing, Painting, and Erench Language taught by M. Laising, a native of France. Drawing and Painting, per quarter $6. French 6.50 Classical Department, under Dr. G. Davis's Tuition. The Latin and Greek Languages, Natural and Moral Philosophy, Logic, Astronomy, Mathematics, Geometry and Algebra $8. English Male Department. Rudiments $3. Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Ancient and Modern Geography with the Use of the Maps and Globes .... $6. Pens and Ink provided the Students without charge. A tax of 25 cents each Student for wood, water, etc. Board, including all the above Branches except Music, $35 per quarter — payable in advance. Wm. Hamilton. For the satisfaction of Parents and Guardians the following Gentle- men may be referred to. J. A. Cameron, Esq. Prest. of the School Committee. Rev'd R. H. Morrison. April 30, 1823. — Raleigh Register, November 18, 1823. Cumberland County Schools. 71 FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY BUILDINGS FOR LEASE, 1825. FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY. A PRINCIPAL TEACHER is wanted in this institution, well quali- fied to instruct youths of both sexes in all the branches of an English and Classical Education, and to prepare young men for entrance into the Junior Class of any College in the Union. His moral character, and qualifications for teaching the Greek and Latin Classes, must be undoubted. It is the design of the Trustees to contract with a Gentleman who will take upon himself the sole management and responsibility of the School, comprehending both departments, Male & Female, supply the same with Teachers of his own choice, & furnish every other necessary, in consideration of which he will be entitled to regulate the price of tui- tion, and to receive all the emoluments derived from it. This plan is recommended by the experience, that salary employ- ments do not stimulate to that industry and zeal, which are necessary to the successful progress and reputation of a large School, and has its foundation in that principle of self love, which prompts the exertions most where interest lies, by identifying the interest of the Teacher with the character of the School, thus affording to the public the surest guaranty of having their children faithfully taught. The Academy lot and buildings are situated in very pleasant part of the town, on one of the principal streets, and in the neighborhood of the Episcopal and Presbyterian Churches. The lot is large, and well shaded in the front yard, which communicates with the street over a stile : The main building and wing are three stories high, with a double Portico in front, and is surmounted with a beautiful Belfry — the length and breadth of the main building is about 65 by 45 feet, divided into large apartments, separated by large halls or passages through the centre. They are sufficiently capacious to accommodate a School of 200 scholars and a family, and the lot is supplied from a Hydrant in the front yard with good and wholesome water. Few prospects can be more inviting than the present, to a married gentleman with a family, qualified to assist in the school, or capable of taking boarders, (and such a person the Trustees would greatly prefer) for it combines the advantages of two fold profits, to be derived from teaching and boarding children from abroad. And when it is known that this Academy is situated in a town of 3000 souls, & that there is no Academy within 60 miles of it, in which the higher branches of learning are taught, the striking advantages of this offer cannot fail to make a strong appeal to the interests and enterprise of the first talents in the country, devoted from necessity to the vocations of Literature. The Trustees will lease the buildings, lot, &c, from the first day of January next; (when the present lease expires) for one year: after 72 Cumberland County Schools. which they will extend the term to any number of years the contracting parties can agree upon. Letters, post paid, may be addressed to the subscribers at this place. Louis D. Henry, Fayetteville, August 10. Jno. W. Wright, — Raleigh Register, August 16, 1825. Committee. FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY I]V 1838. Fayetteville Female Seminary — will open on the 15th of October. Besides the principal assistants of last year, three approved and experi- enced teachers will be added, viz : Miss S. Bostock, Miss J. Simpson, and Miss J. B. Simpson. Miss Bostock is an English lady, who has taught with success both in Europe & this country. She will teach in the literary & scientific depts, & will take a general & direct superin- tendence of the manners & deportment of the young ladies. Miss J. Simpson will take charge of the French dpt., & aid in the literary dpt. & music. Miss J. B. Simpson takes charge of the Music dpt. on the Piano, Guitar, and Parlor Organ. She will also teach Drawing, Paint- ing, Embroidery, etc. Good boarding may be readily obtained in genteel families, & parents will be assisted in placing their daughters on application to Judge Potter, Mr. LT. Leete, Mr. Geo. McNeill, or to B. W. Bailey. — Wilmington Advertiser, October 6, 1838. HOOPER'S SELECT CLASSICAL SCHOOL, 1824. SELECT CLASSICAL SCHOOL. THE subscriber proposes to open a select School for instruction in the Classics and the usual Elementary Branches of Education. He hopes, by confining his attention to a few, to give parents a greater security for the industry and thorough improvement of those whom they may entrust to his care, than is practicable at larger schools. It must be obvious, that as those belonging to a school of the kind proposed, will enjoy superior advantages, so they must expect to make a somewhat higher compensation. On no other condition, would the plan offer any adequate remuneration. The subscriber having been for several years engaged in the task of education in the University of the State, natters himself that he will be able to qualify his pupils well for entering that Institution. His terms will be $50 per annum to be paid semi-annually in advance. There will be a vacation of two months in summer. Those who intend to send their sons, will be pleased to give the subscriber immediate information, as he wishes to open the school on the 1st of January next. Care will be taken to obtain Board- ing in eligible houses and on reasonable terms. Fayetteville, November 22. William Hooper. — Raleigh Register, December 3, 182J+. Cumberland County Schools. 73 D(mALDSO> ACADE3TT IN 1835. The Winter Session of the school in Donaldson Academy will be opened in the new building provided for the purpose, on Hay Mount, on the first Wednesday in January. Fayetteville, December 22d, 1834. — Wilmington Advertiser, January 7, 1835. DUPLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS GROVE ACADEMY IN 1786. At our last session of the Assembly in this State we got an act passed for establishing an Academy for the education of youth in the Grove neighborhood in this county. This school is fixed in the heart of the Presbyterian settlement where our family all live and we have a con- siderable share in conducting it. We have purchased a piece of ground pleasantly situated for the purpose, on which we are now building a house, which we expect will be finished about twelve months hence. * * * The presidency or tuition of this academy we think at the beginning or soon after will be as good as one hundred pounds sterling per annum, but no gentleman will be admitted to this charge unless he be of approved abilities and good conduct, and good sound moral character. * * * Last October I received your very affectionate letter of the 21st April last, which was sent me by Rev. Alexander Patrick who soon after made me a visit and tarried some days with me, in which time I contracted a small acquaintance with him. I heartily thank you for the recommendation you gave me in his favor * * * Mr. Patrick immediately on coming into this country got possession of one of the late Mr. Colvill's plantations on the 1ST. West River and some of his slaves; the plantation he has rented out and the negroes he has hired for wages, which rent and hire he tells me amount to about one hundred and thirty pounds per annum. About Christmas he came down to our neighborhood at the Grove where we made him up a small school of fourteen or fifteen boys which is the first attempt that has ever been made to teach the languages in this part of the country. This little school will be about as good as forty or fifty pounds sterling to him. Those now under his tuition are intended to be removed to the academy when opened, when it is probable Mr. Patrick may be em- ployed as a teacher if he is approved of; the school is in the same place where the academy is fixed. Mr. Patrick lives with my brother Joseph and has a convenient room and bed to himself. * * * Duplin County, 24th Feb., 1786. Wm. Dickson. — From Carrs Dickson Letters, pp. 29 et seq. GROVE ACADEMY IN 1787. * * * Our Grove Academy (as it is styled by the Legislature) is not in a more flourishing condition than when I wrote you last (altho' yet short of our expectations or of what you wish it to be), the house is now finished, the school was removed into it last week, there are yet but twenty-five students under a master who teaches only the Latin and English Grammar and the Latin and Greek languages. We have no 74 Duplin County Schools. 75 other fund for the support of it but the fees of the students and the benevolence of public spirited gentlemen, which have as yet appeared to be very low. I wish I could with propriety give you a description of it more to your satisfaction. The Genius of the people of this part of the country is not adapted to the study of learning and science. The most desirable object that people here have in view are interest and pleasure, but I natter myself that that period will soon arrive when an emulation will take place amongst the youth (who are of most discernment) to aspire to the attainment of that which in the end will be most permanent and profitable, and that this infant institution (altho' far inferior to that erected at Strabane, or indeed almost any other), through the exertions of some who are concerned in it, may yet become profitable and rise to repute. * * * November 30, 1787. Wjt. Dickson. —From Carr's Dickson Letters, pp. 3J/. and 35. GROVE ACADEMY ANNOUNCEMENT, 1840. GROOVE ACADEMY, Duplin County, North Carolina. This institution, located in a healthy region of country, one mile from the village of Kenansville, is now in operation, under the super- intendence of the subscriber. Its design is to fit young men for college, or to prepare them for the ordinary walks of life. Teems. Reading, writing & spelling, with Parley's geography, & Emer- son's 1st. pt. arithmetic, per session $6.00 English grammar, geography, history, arithmetic, composition & declamation 10.00 Natural, moral and intellectual philosophy, chemistry, as- tronomy, algebra, and geometry, per session 12.00 Greek & Latin with any of the above 12.50 There is an apparatus attached to the school. Book-keeping will be taught at an extra charge of $5 to the regular scholars. N. B. — Board may be obtained in respectable families at $6 per month. Geo. W. Johnson. — Weekly Chronicle (Wilmington) May 27, 18J/.0. HANNAH MORE ACADEMY IN 1837. HANNAH MORE ACADEMY. This institution is now in successful operation under the direction of Miss L. E. Clarke, aided by Miss M. McDuffee, both of which ladies are eminently qualified for the stations which they fill; and from the 76 Duplin County Schools. very satisfactory manner, (both to parents and pupils) in which they conduct the school, the Trustees feel well warranted in recommending it to the public patronage. Tuesday the 19th inst. is the closing day of the present session, when there will be a vacation till Monday 15th of Jan. next, at which time it is hoped that the young ladies for the next session will be in attend- ance. By order, J. Peaksall, Secretary. — Wilmington Advertiser, December 22, 1837. EDGECOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS TARBOKO ACADEMY BUILDING. To Undertakers, Will be let to the lowest Undertaker, on Thursday the 26th of August next, the Building of an Academy in the Town of Tarborough, of the following dimensions, to wit : 60 feet in length by 24 feet in width, two stories high, the lower 12 feet, and the upper 10 feet pitch. * * * The materials are to be of Wood * * * Twelve months will be given to complete the Job in, and Bond with security will be required of the Undertaker for the faithful performance of the Work. Thomas Guion, Jas. Southerland, s. d. cotten, Jos. Bell, Theo. Parker, Tarborough, July 21. Commissioners. — Raleigh Register, July 30, 1813. TARBOROUGH ACADEMY UNDER ROBERT HALL. The exercises of this institution will commence on the second Mon- day in January next, under the superintendence of Mr. Robert Hall, a gentleman from the University of this state, who has taught school in the Raleigh Academy and comes well recommended by the principal of each of these institutions. The rates of tuition will be, for reading, writing, arithmetic, Eng- lish grammar, Geography and the use of the globes, sixteen dollars per annum. For the Latin and Greek languages, and the different branches of the mathematics, etc. twenty-two dollars, payable half yearly in advance; in which charges the price of fire wood is included. Genteel boarding can be procured upon reasonable terms. Tarborough, 24th Dec. 1814. Rob't Joyner, Sec. — Raleigh Star, January 6, 1815. TARBOROUGH ACADEMY UNDER EUGENE FARNAN. EDUCATION. THE Trustees of the Tarborough Academy take this method of an- nouncing to the public, that in consequence of the resignation of Mr. Griswold, they have employed Mr. Eugene Farnan, who is eminently qualified to teach all the branches of Education heretofore taught in this Seminary together with the French language. The exercises of the Academy will commence on the first Monday in next month. Tarborough, Sept, 4th, 1824. David Barnes, Sec. P. T. — Raleigh Register, September 10, 1821+. 77 78 Edgecombe County Schools. TARBOROUGH ACADEMY UNDER MISS RAGSDALE AND MR. FARNAN. TAKBOKOLTGH MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMY. THE Exercises of the Female Department of this Academy will re-commence on Monday the 3rd of January next, under the superin- tendence of Miss Anna Maria Ragsdale, a Lady eminently qualified to discharge the various duties of a tutoress, in the branches of Educa- tion assigned to her Department, which embraces all those branches of education, which constitute useful, accomplished, and polite litera- ture. Miss Ragsdale has taught in this Department of our Academy, for the last two years, and the parents and guardians of those young ladies who have been placed under her care, and the Trustees of the Institution, pronounce, unhesitating, that their expectations and wishes have been realized, and that in every particular, the most entire satis- faction has been given. The Trustees take pleasure in informing the public, that they have engaged Mr. Farnan to take charge of the Male Department of the Academy for the ensuing year. Mr. Farnan is a gentleman of moral and gentlemanly deportment — he is a native of Ireland, and admirably well qualified to discharge the duties of a teacher. He is a gentleman of classical knowledge and polite literature, a complete master of the dead languages, together with the Spanish, French and English. We have no hesitation in saying, as a linguist, that Mr. Farnan has not a superior in this State. Mr. Farnan has had charge of the Academy the last quarter, of the present year, and the Trustees and Parents feel much pleasure in stating their entire satisfaction at the progress of the Students and of the skill and manner in which the school is conducted. Mr. Farnan is eminently qualified to teach any branch of Education which is taught in any of our Academies, and even of Col- lege. Board and Tuition can be had upon reasonable terms, in the most genteel families. Tarborough, December 19. Robt. Joyner, Secy. — Raleigh Register, December 28, 182J;-. TARBOROUGH ACADEMY UNDER MISS RAGSDALE AND MR. HAMILTON. EDUCATION. The second session of the Tarborough Academy will commence on Monday the 12th of this month, and end on Friday the 22d December — with a vacation from the 3d Friday in August until the 2d Monday of October. The Trustees, in selecting this period for the vacation, (and no other is given except an interval of a week at Christmas) were governed by the consideration, that the time alloted for the vacation includes the most unhealthy period of the year, and consequently, that parents gen- erally would be pleased with the arrangement; and not from the par- Edgecombe County Schools. 79 ticular unhealthiness of Tarborough, inasmuch as an experience of twelve years has proven, that (excluding the period allowed for the vacation) the Students, varying in number from sixty to eighty, have enjoyed as good health, as at any other institution in the State. The Female Department is now, and has been for several years, superintended by Miss Ann Maria Ragsdale — of whom it is deemed sufficient to say, that the reputation of the Institution has so much in- creased, as to require from the additional number of students, an assist- ant Teacher — who has been engaged, and will enter on the discharge of her duties, under the direction of Miss Ragsdale, at the commence- ment of the next session. The course of studies is as extensive as at other Female Seminaries, including Chemistry, Astronomy, Natural Philosophy, Rhetoric and History — and such as desire it, may be taught plain and ornamental jSTeedle Work, Painting on Paper and Velvet, and Music. The Male Department is conducted by Mr. Moses Hamilton, who has had the management of the school for the last year — and whose assidu- ity, moral deportment, and classical attainments, afford ample testi- monials of his fitness for the station which he occupies. Board can be had in respectable families at seven dollars per month. Tarborough, June 1. Robt. Joynee, Secy. — Raleigh Register, June 9, 1826. SPARTA ACADEMY UNDER IV. A. WALKER. MALE AOT FEMALE ACADEMY. ¥M. A. WALKER respectfully informs the inhabitants of Edge- combe and adjacent Counties, that his second session commenced on the 4th instant, at his residence seven miles from Tarborough, in the immediate neighborhood of Sparta. Teems Pee Session of 5 Months. Greek, Latin, & the subordinate branches $14.00 Geography, English Grammar, History, Composition, &c. &c. . 8.00 Spelling, Reading and Writing 6.00 Boarding, Washing and Mending 25.00 Boarding may be had in many private families in the neighborhood, if preferred. Under an arrangement with his present patronisers, the vacation will commence 1st day of August and terminate 30th of September. Such as did not enter at the commencement of the session, will only be chargeable from the time of their entrance, up to the completion of their respective Sessions. June 23, 1830. —Raleigh Register, August 26, 1830. FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS SALEM SEMINARY IN 1811. A correspondent informs us that there are now 79 students in the Female Seminary at Salem, commonly called the Moravian School. — Raleigh Star, April 5, 1811. SMALLPOX AT SALEM SCHOOL IN 1812. NOTICE (Salem School). The parents, guardians and friends of the young Ladies of the Salem Boarding School, are respectfully informed that the Small-pox, which in last January had been introduced into this place by a traveler from the northward, has entirely disappeared, and now not the least damage is to be apprehended from them. One person only had caught the in- fection, who is now quite well. A general health prevails at this place. The young Ladies of the School, as well as others have been vaccinated with success, and it is with satisfaction we can assure the public in general, not only that not the least sign or danger of the Small-pox now exists; but also, that on this occasion we have proved, that the genuine kine-pox, when the disease is in the regular form, is a sure preservative against the contagion of the Small-pox. Abraham Steinek, Inspector of the Female Boarding School, at Salem, N. C. March 2, 1812. — The Star, April 3, 1812. SALEM SCHOOL CROWDED, 1814. SALEM FEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL. The Trustees of the Boarding School for Female Education in Salem, Stokes county, 1ST. C. under the direction of the Rev. Abraham Steiner, deem it their duty to give notice to such Parents and Guardians, as may have it in contemplation to avail themselves of this Institution, that the Seminary is at present much crowded, and a sufficient number of candidates on the list, for the vacancies which may take place in the course of at least eight months, and to refer them particularly to that part of the terms of said Institution, in which it is requested, "That no child may be brought or sent without previous application having been made to the Inspector, the Rev. Abraham Steiner, and leave obtained by him in writing, appointing the time of admittance." Salem, F. C. Mar. 21. — Raleigh Register, April 1, 181k- 80 Forsyth County Schools. 81 SALEM ACADEMY CAN NOT TAKE MORE PUPILS, 1818. The friends and patrons of Salem Academy, are respectfully in- formed, that the crowded state of this Institution will not admit of our receiving new Pupils for some time hence. Two causes, in par- ticular, have contributed in producing the present dilemma : 1st. The erroneous supposition, that many of our pupils who were taken home last fall, would not re-enter this School; and 2d. The unforeseen delays in obtaining additional room for the convenient accommodation of even an inferior number than the present. If acquiescence in the wishes of parents and guardians, too liberally extended, as the result has shown, involves us in very serious difficulties, may we not with some measure of assurance, claim a generous return of a similar display of good will towards us ? Those of our respected friends therefore who have already obtained leave to place one or more Scholars into this Academy are frankly requested not to avail themselves of this permission, until ap- prized of our ability to receive them. This Institution, thank God ! is again blessed with general good health. Its worthy patrons will be pleased to accept our grateful acknowledgments, for their confidence and good will hitherto evinced, and to assure themselves of our most respectful consideration. By order of the Board of Trustees, Benjamin Reichel, Act'g Inspector. Salem, K C. Feb. 3, 1818. — Raleigh Register, February 20, 1818. SALEM SCHOOL STILL CROWDED. CIRCULAR The Female Academy in Salem., Stokes county, 1ST. C. being over- crowded to the great detriment of the Institution, as justice cannot pos- sibly be done by the Tutoresses to such a number of pupils, not lo mention the risk of endangering the health of the same, etc. The Trus- tees of the Academy deem it their duty, hereby to give notice to all, whom it may concern, that under twelve months at least no attention can be paid to any application for entering the names on the book as Candidates for the school. Moreover the said Trustees find themselves under the imperious necessity to request those parents, relatives, guar- dians, etc. of young ladies, who upon former application have received the promise of their admission in the course of this year, to defer bring- ing or sending them till further notice from the Inspector of Salem Academy, there being no prospect of the possibility of their admittance in the present year. Jacob Van Veeck, Salem, July 7th. In the name and in behalf of the Trustees. —Raleigh Register, July 24, 1818. 82 Forsyth County Schools. SALEM SCHOOL FOR BOYS OPENS, 1826. SALEM MALE ACADEMY. THE Public are respectfully informed, that the Trustees of the Female Academy at Salem, Stokes County, North Carolina, intend opening a BOARDING SCHOOL FOR BOYS, also, in the same place ; in which all the branches of a good English Education will be taught — and besides that, the Latin, Greek, French and Spanish languages. The undersigned, on whom the superintendence of this School will devolve, begs further leave to state, that five competent Teachers will be employed for the various branches of instruction; and that every exertion will be made to render this institution worthy of the patronage and confidence of parents and guardians, by adopting and pursuing such a course of education and school discipline, as will be calculated to improve the mind, regulate the conduct, and preserve the health of the pupils. And while endeavoring to prepare them for a life of use- fulness and respectability in this world, the higher concerns of eternity will not be lost sight of, but a conscientious care be taken, to imbue their minds with religious knowledge and impressions. The pupils will board and lodge under the same roof with their teachers, and be continually subject to their inspection. The School will commence, and be opened for the reception of scholars by the first of July next. Arrangements will be made to accommodate from thirty to forty pupils. The terms of admittance will be : Entrance money, $5. Board, in- cluding bedding, washing and tuition, embracing Reading, Grammar, Composition, Penmanship, Arithmetic, Mathematics, Book-keeping, Surveying, History and Geography, $35 per quarter, payable in ad- vance; instruction in Latin, Greek, French, Spanish, Music and Draw- ing, each $3 per quarter. Books, stationary, and other contingent ex- penses, placed to account. Clothes found by the parents, or placed to account at their option. No pupils are admitted under eight, or above twelve years of age. Applications, mentioning name, age, &c. received by Andrew Benade, Pastor of the Congregation at Salem, N. C. Salem, March 18. — Raleigh Register, May 19, 1826. SALEM SCHOOL NOTICE, 1835. SALEM (N. C.) BOARDING SCHOOL For Young Ladies. The Trustees of this well known Establishment for the Education of Young Ladies, feeling truly grateful for the very great and increas- ing confidence of Parents, Guardians and other patrons of their Insti- tution, are, at the same time, solicitous to preserve that high confidence, Forsyth County Schools. 83 by endeavoring to accomplish their duties towards their pupils, and each individual among them, in the most conscientious manner. In order to attain this object, they must be enabled to keep up a due pro- portion between the number of their pupils and their own means for accommodating and instructing them. It is therefore most respectfully requested, that all those persons who wish to place Young Ladies under their care, will please give previous notice of such intention, and make application for a place in the Insti- tution to the subscriber. By order of the Board of Trustees. Jno. C. Jacobson, Inspector. Salem, Stokes county, K. C, July 20, 1835. —The Standard, Raleigh, N. C, July 31, 1835. CLEMMOXSYILLE ACADEMY IN 1837. The Trustees take this method of informing the public that the exer- cises of this Institution were resumed the 2d of this instant. It is still under the direction of Mr. W. W. Burrh and Miss E. J. W. Baker. Efforts are constantly making to render it more worthy of patronage, and we feel much pleasure in saying that no previous session has com- menced with brighter prospects than the present. Trustees. Clemmonsville, Davidson Co., 1ST. C. Jan. 3, 1837. — Raleigh Star, January 26, 1837. [The above advertisement appeared in Southern Citizen, March 4, 1837. C. L. C] FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS LOUISBURG ACADEMY LEGISLATION, 1802. An Act to establish an Academy in the county of Franklin. Whereas, The establishing of Seminaries of Learning, for the pur- pose of educating youth is essential to the happiness and prosperity of the community, and therefore worthy of legislative attention : Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That John Hunt, Francis Taylor, Epps Moody, John Haywood, Joshua Perry, Archibald Davis, William Lancaster, Jeremiah Perry, junior, Richard Fenner, George Tunstall, Green Hill, William Green, Alexander Falcon 1 and William Williams, junior, Esquires, and Major Jeremiah Perry, shall be and they are hereby declared to be a body politic and corporate, to be known and distinguished by the name of "The Trustees of the Franklin Academy," and by that name shall have perpetual succession ; and they and their successors, by the name aforesaid, or a majority of them, shall be able and capable in law, to take, demand, receive and possess, all monies, goods and chattels that shall be given for the use of said Academy, and the same apply according to the will of the donor ; and by gift, purchase or devise, to take, have, receive, possess, enjoy and retain, to them and their successors forever, any lands, rents, tene- ments of what kind or nature soever, in special trust and confidence, that the same or the profits thereof, be applied to and for the purpose of establishing and endowing the said Academy. —Laws 1802, chapter XXXVIII. MATTHEW DICKINSON OPENS FRANKLIN ACADEMY IN 1805. The Trustees of Franklin Academy inform the Public, that the said Academy will be opened on the first day of January next, for the Reception of Students on the following Terms, viz. That each Student shall pay to the Treasurer of the Academy, ten Dollars per Annum, for Instruction in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, Belles Lettres and Rhetoric; and Sixteen Dollars for In- struction in Ethics and Metaphysics, the Latin, Greek, Hebrew, French and Italian Languages, and the higher Branches of Metaphysics and Philosophy, viz. Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Conic Sections, Altimetry, Longimetry, Mensuration of Superficies and Solids, Survey- ing, Navigation, Natural Philosophy and Astronomy. The Trustees having employed Mr. Matthew Dickinson, from Yale College, Newhaven, as the Principal of their Academy, flatter them- selves, from the Respectability of his Character, the universal Healthi- ness of the County, and the low Price of Board and Tuition, that they 1 Alexander Falconer. (84) Franklin County Schools. 85 will acquire a large Number of Students, and that the Institution will be patronized by every Friend of Virtue and Literature. The Public may be assured that the strictest Attention will be paid to the Deportment and Morals of the Youth entrusted to the Care of the Principal. By Order of the Board, G. Hill, Cleric. December 15. — Raleigh Register, December 17, 180k- FRANKLIN ACADEMY EXAMINATION IN 1805. / The semi-annual Examination of the Students of the Franklin Acad- emy, will commence on Tuesday the 2d of July next, when the Trus- tees will attend to review the Merit and Scholarship of each Student. On Wednesday, the succeeding day, the Young Gentlemen will deliver Orations selected for the occasion. The whole to conclude by the Exhibition of a Comedy and Farce, for the Benefit of the Academy. The Performance will begin at half after 7 o'clock P. M. By Order, G. Hill, Sec. of Board. Lewisburg, June 12. — From Raleigh Register, June 17, 1805. FRANKLIN ACADEMT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1808. * * * The Trustees would inform the Public, that the Academy is still to continue under the direction of Mr. Dickinson, as Principal. The price of Tuition for the ensuing year will be Ten Dollars for Read- ing, Writing, Arithmetic and English Grammar; and Sixteen for the other branches of Education. In consequence of remissness in payments the present year, it is determined that future payments for Tuition shall be made to the Principal semi-annually in advance. — From the Raleigh Register, December 30, 1805. FRANKLIN ACADEMT EXAMINATION, JULY, 1805. The Trustees of the Franklin Academy, with singular satisfaction, announce to the public the promising situation of the Institution. On the 2d inst. in the presence of a most numerous assemblage of ladies and gentlemen, the Students were examined in the English Grammar, Geography, and in the Latin and French Languages. On the 3d, they delivered select Orations and Dialogues : and in the evening acted a Play, in which they were assisted by some young Gentlemen in the neighborhood, for the benefit of the Academy. The whole was con- ducted with the utmost decorum and regularity, and the performances of the students very far exceeded the expectations of the Trustees. They cannot refrain from saying, that the highest eulogium is due to the exertions as well as to the abilities of Mr. Dickinson, the President. And the Trustees, from this experience of the progress made by the 86 Franklin County Schools. Students, can predict with much confidence, that the Franklin Academy will be among the most useful of our public institutions. John Haywood, Joshua Perry, Win. Lancaster, Jeremiah Perry jun., Geo : Tunstall, Green Hill, Wm. Green, sen. Alex : Falconer, Wm. Wil- liams, Jeremiah Perry, sen. Trustees. — Raleigh Register, July 15, 1805. FRANKLIN ACADEMY EXAMINATION, DECEMBER, 1805. FKANKLIN ACADEMY. The Semi-annual Examination of the Students of this Academy will be holden on Tuesday the 3d of December next. On Wednesday the succeeding day, there will be an Exhibition of select Orations, Disser- tations and Dialogues. These Exercises are to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. In the evening of the same day will be exhibited by the Students, a Comedy and Farce for the Benefit of the Academy. G. Hill, Jun. Sec. jJ=3F°It is expected that all Persons having Sons or Wards at this Academy, and being yet in Arrears, will pay the sums due for their Tuition, at or before the Exhibition. Lewisburg, Nov. 16, 1805. — From Raleigh Register, November 25, 1805. ACCOUNT OF FRANKLIN ACADEMY EXAMINATION, DECEMBER, 1806. The Trustees of the Franklin Academy are happy in being able to announce to the Public the present flourishing situation of this institu- tion, and the fair prospect of its rising to a much higher degree of eminence. On Tuesday the 3rd inst. in the presence of the Trustees and many other spectators, the Students were examined in the English Grammar and Geography, in the Latin, Greek and French languages, and in Alge- bra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Natural Philosophy. On Wednes- day, the succeeding day, they delivered select Orations, Dissertations, and Dialogues and in the Evening exhibited a Comedy and Farce, for the benefit of the Academy. At their examination the Students acquitted themselves with great applause. In all their performances they exceeded the most sanguine expectations of the Trustees. The whole was conducted with that or- der and regularity which characterize a well regulated institution. At the close of the exercises, the sentiments of the Trustees were ex- pressed by one of their number in the following address to the Students : "YOUNG GENTLEMEN, "I am requested, in behalf of the Trustees, to express their sentiments on your performances. We have great pleasure in declaring that they have given us much satisfaction, and equaled our fondest expectation. "Some of you have particularly distinguished yourselves; all of you Franklin County Schools. 87 have performed your parts exceedingly well, and are entitled to our approbation. Your examination yesterday, and your exhibition today, have evinced on your part great assiduity, and on the part of your Prin- cipal, unwearied attention. "We are happy to be informed that your conduct during the Session has been generally exceptionable, highly honorable to yourselves, pleas- ing to your Teachers, and peculiarly so to us. Pursue your studies with the same zeal and attention that you have hitherto manifested, and we can confidently predict that your exertions will be crowned with riches and honor. "We now take our leave of you with an ardent wish for your future prosperity and happiness, of which your attention and application are a sure pledge." The Trustees would inform the Public, that the Academy is still to continue under the direction of Mr. DICKINSON, as Principal. The price of Tuition for the ensuing year will be Ten Dollars for Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and English Grammar; and sixteen for the other branches of Education. In consequence of remissness in payments the present year, it is determined that future payments for Tuition shall be made to the Principal in advance. William Lancaster, George Tunstall, William Green, Richard Fenner, Col. Jeremiah Perry, Green Hill, Jeremiah Perry, Alexander Falconer, Dec. 30. Trustees present at the examination. — Halifax Journal, January 6, 1806. FRANKLIN ACADEMY COMMENCEMENT FOR 1807. The Franklin Academy will be opened on the first Monday in Janu- ary next for the reception of Students. The Trustees are happy in being able to inform the public that they have prevailed with Mr. Dickinson to continue as principal of this Institution for the two en- suing years. The terms of Tuition will be ten dollars per annum for Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and English Grammar, and sixteen dol- lars for the other branches of Education, the money paid semi-annually in advance. The price of board, lodging, washing, etc. will be about seventy dollars per annum. * * * Dec. 27. G. Hill, jun'r, Secretary. — Raleigh Minerva, January 5, 1807. [Also in Raleigh Register, December 22, 1806.] 88 Franklin County Schools. FRANKLIN ACADEMY UNDER DICKINSON AND MAYHEW. FRANKLIN ACADEMY. The Exercises of the Academy will again commence on the first clay of January next, and will continue the ensuing Year under the direction of Mr. Dickinson as Principal. Mr. Mayhew, a Gentleman who has received a classical Education at Williams College in Massachusetts, has fortunately been procured as an Assistant Teacher. * * * Lewisburg, Dec. 5th, 1807. Green Hill, jun. Sec. — Raleigh Register, December 17, 1807. FRANKLIN ACADEMY EXAMINATION IN DECEMBER, 1807. FRANKLIN" ACADEMY. On Monday and Tuesday last, the semi-annual examination of the Students of this Academy took place. They were publicly examined before a Board of Trustees, in Geography, and in the English, Latin, Greek, and French Languages. The Trustees have much pleasure in announcing to parents, Guardians, and others concerned, that the exam- ination, as heretofore, proved highly satisfactory. They cannot refrain from giving their particular applause and distinction to the classes in Greek and Geography, and to those most advanced in the Latin and French languages, and generally the Students acquitted themselves with much honor; manifesting their own application and improvement, and the abilities, assiduity, and unremitted attention of Mr. Dickinson, the principal. The Trustees have the further pleasure of adding, that during the three years that this Institution has been in operation, although at- tended by not less than seventy Students annually, the greatest order and decorum have prevailed. Jordan Hill, Wm, Green, Richard Fenner, J. Perry, George Tunstall, Alex Falconer, Charles A. Hill, Green Hill, Trustees present. — Raleigh Minerva, December 17, 1807. FRANKLIN ACADEMY EXAMINATION IN JUNE, 1808, FRANKLIN ACADEMY. The annual Examination of the Students of this Seminary, com- menced on Monday the 6th instant, and continued three days. It was attended by the Trustees and a numerous and respectable assemblage of ladies and gentlemen from various parts. The Trustees are happy Fkanklin County Schools. 89 in announcing to parents and guardians, and to the public in general, that in the course of the Examination, the Students acquitted them- selves in a manner highly respectable to the board, manifesting great assiduity in their literary pursuits, while at the same time, during the session, they have evinced a strict conformity to the laws of the insti- tution, and a moral deportment irreprehensible. At the close of the exhibition an appropriate Address in behalf of the Trustees, was delivered by the Rev. William Lancaster. The exercises of the ensuing session will commence on Monday the 27 instant. The price of tuition, board &c. as usual. By order, Louisburg, June 20, 1808. G. Hill, jun. Secry. — The Minerva, Raleigh, June 23, 1808. LOriSBURG AND ITS ACADEMY IN 1808. Wedn. Nov. 30th [1808] * * * Soon after my arrival [at Louis- burg] I sent my name to Mr. M. Dickinson the principal of the Acad- emy, who graduated at Yale one year before me. Dickinson soon came, took tea with me at Hill's. Spent 2 or 3 hours pleasantly ; when we walked to his academy, a pleasant building on the hill about y± m. from the Village of Louisburg. We staid at his room about an hour, drank porter, read, talked and walked back to Hill's. L. is in a hilly part of the country has perhaps a dozen houses and 2 or 3 stores and mills on Tar river about as large as Farmington R. The shire town of Franklin Co. The County was named after Dr. F. and the village after Louis XYI at the time Dr. F. as our agent in the revolution went to F. and obtained supplies from the French. The river was thought (and is still thought by Mr. Dickinson) capable of being ren- dered navigable up here for boats at the time the town was built. The ground being hilly and the current bold, it would suit well for manu- factures. Neuse River which I crossed about 12 or 15 miles back is a much larger stream. The Tar is navigable to Tarborough 50 m. below this. From 10 m. beyond Raleigh and onward this way the soil is more stony, the roads less even and the land better, though the greatest part is still barren. Old worn-out fields in abundance present a dreary decaying aspect. Mr. D. has acquired a very decent little estate since he first came here 4 years ago. He thinks himself worth between six and seven thousand dollars. The first year he had about seven hundred dollars — the next, the avails of his school 1000 Dlls — the next they amounted to 1500 and the last year to 1200. Besides this too he pays an Usher (Mayhew from Wins. Col.) 300 Dlls. But he has improved opportunities to speculate by lending say 600 Dlls. cash to a young Sportsman and taking a Bond for 1000. Till lately he owned a house and farm of more than three hundred acres, six slaves, and a quantity of stock, as horses, sheep and cattle. Lately he sold his land for 4000 Dlls. which was one thousand more than it cost him. He now keeps a Gig, two horses and a servant or two and de- 90 Franklin County Schools. signs in the spring to visit Conn, in this style. Dickinson says litera- ture is much respected in these parts and literary men reverenced. The first year he came when he had no property and nothing to recom- mend him but his books and education, he received flattering testi- monials of respect and was treated with equal civility as at present. When in Raleigh Gov. Turner sent him a polite note inviting him to dinner with the British Consul, the Judge of the Fed. C. and several characters of eminence to all of whom he was introduced and by all of whom treated with respect. He says men of information and liberal- ity respect literary men from principle and the rest of the community see in literary characters something so superior to themselves that they are impelled to homage. D. has had at times 90 students in his Acad- emy. 20 or 30 or more as large and as old as himself. 20 once came at a time from the Univ. of N. C. having conceived disgust at the Monitorial law, imposing an oath on all by turns to act the part of spies on each other's conduct. He has taught all branches taught in colleges, except Conick Secns. [The above is copied from the Diary of Edward Hooker, a native of Farmington, Connecticut, who graduated at Yale in 1805. Hooker had been a tutor in S. C. College and was on his way to Yale to accept a similar position in 1808. The Diary is printed in the Annual Report of the American Historical Association for 1896, Vol. I. C. L. C] I). H. MATHEW PRINCIPAL FOR 1809. . FRANKLIN ACADEMY. On Monday and Tuesday last the semi-annual examination of the students of this seminary took place, they were publicly examined be- fore the Trustees and other Gentlemen, in Geography and in the Eng- lish, Latin, Greek, and French Languages. The Trustees with much satisfaction announce to the public that the examination as usual proved highly satisfactory, manifesting the constant application and great im- provement of the students, and the abilities and attention of the in- structors. This Academy will again be opened on the first Monday in Janu- ary next, for the reception of students, and will the ensuing year be under the direction of Mr. Davis H. Mayhew, as principal. From the approved abilities, acquirements and moral character of this gentleman we think we may confidently pronounce him well qualified for the arduous employment of instructing youth. The ensuing year, the stu- dents will be instructed in the same branches of education, which have formerly been taught in this institution; the price of tuition as here- tofore will be ten dollars per ann. for Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and English Grammar, and sixteen dollars for the other branches of educa- tion, payable semi-annually in advance, board in genteel private houses can be procured for about seventy dollars per annum to be paid as for tuition. Franklin County Schools. 91 From the low price of board and tuition, the healthiness of the county and the character of the principal, the Trustees flatter themselves that this institution will continue to meet with liberal encouragement. Louisburg, Dec. 10, 1S0S. G. Hill, Secry. — The Minerva, Raleigh, December 29, 1808. [Matthew Dickinson severed his connection with the Franklin Academy at the end of the Year 1808, and entered upon the study of law.— C. L. C] DEATH OF MATTHEW DICKI>SO>. Died, In Franklin, on Sunday last, of a bilious fever which he had caught on a journey in the low country, Matthew Dickinson, Esq. Attorney at Law, formerly Principal of the Academy at Louisburg. Mr. D. was very highly and very deservedly respected by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. - — Raleigh Register, September 21, 1809. Died, In Franklin county, on the 17 instant, after a short but distressing illness, Mr. Matthew Dickinson, in the 28th year of his age. Mr. Dickinson was a native of Somers, in Connecticut, and gradu- ated at Yale College about 1804. He soon after came to this state and was placed at the head of the Franklin Academy. His learning, talents and industry soon acquired for the School a deservedly high reputation. His labours were crowned with every suc- cess that could be desired. While the Science and Literature of this state own themselves greatly his debtor, he had acquired by his meritori- ous exertions an estate quite sufficient to subserve the rational purposes of life. He had more than 12 months ago resigned his situation in the Academy, and was prosecuting the study of law. * * * In his death his friends and his country sustain no common loss. There are many who command our esteem and admiration, but we seldom meet with a Matthew Dickinson. — Raleigh Star, September 21, 1809. JAMES BOGLE PRINCIPAL FOR 1810. The Trustees of the Franklin Academy have the pleasure to inform the Parents and Guardians of Children, that they have engaged as Principal of this Institution, Mr. James Bogle, who will enter on the duties of his appointment on the first day of January next. * * * The Trustees have in contemplation a plan for establishing a Library of the most useful books immediately. * * * Nov. 15, 1809. Green Hill, Sec. — Raleigh Register, December llf, 1809. 92 Franklin County Schools. EDITORIAL NOTICE OF FRANKLIN ACADEMY IN 1810. THE LOUISBURG ACADEMY Is under the direction of Mr. Bogle as Principal. He is a man of genius, an excellent Classical Scholar, and to a very happy talent for instructing unites an uncommon zeal in the cause to which he is de- voted. He is assisted by Mr. Crudup. The Academy has now between 45 and 50 Students. A respectable Library has lately been established there. — Raleigh Star, March 15, 1810. FRANKLIN ACADEMY EXAMINATION, JUNE, 1810. The Examination of the Students of the Franklin Academy will com- mence on the 3d Monday in June, and will continue 3 days. The third and fourth days will be occupied by Speeches and Theatrical Exhibi- tions. On the evening of Thursday, will be performed, for the advan- tage of the Academy, that celebrated Comedy, the "Man and Wife or More Secrets Than One," with an appropriate Farce. May 10, 1810. Green Hill, Secy. — Raleigh Register, May 17, 1810. FRANKLIN ACADEMY EXAMINATION, DECEMBER, 1810. On Monday, the 3d of December, will commence the Semi-Annual Examination of the Students of the Franklin Academy. On the evening of Tuesday, the last day, the Young Gentlemen of the Academy, will perform the justly celebrated Comedy, called "Cheap Living," for the benefit of the Library lately established at that Insti- tution. JSTov. 12. Green Hill, Jun. Secy. — Raleigh Register, November 15, 1810. FRANKLIN ACADEMY UNDER MAYHEW AND HILLMAN. The Examination of the Students of the Franklin Academy, took place on Monday and Tuesday last, the 4th and 5th instant. The Trustees are happy to announce to Parents, Guardians, and the patrons of this Institution, that the students generally passed a very excellent examination in the branches of education usually taught in the Seminary. The exercises of this Academy will again commence on the first Mon- day in January next, under the direction of Mr. Davis H. Maheu, as principal, whose superintendence of this Academy for the year 1809, gave the greatest satisfaction. Mr. Maheu will be assisted by Mr. Hill- man, a young gentleman of talents and well qualified to teach the first branches of learning. The well known and highly approved talents of the Principal, the Franklin County Schools. 93 healthiness of the place, the cheapness of board and tuition, together with the advantages of a handsome library recently established at this Seminary, it is presumed will be sufficient incentives to a liberal share of public patronage. By Order, G. Hill, Jr. Sec. Louisburg, Dec. 15, 1810. — The Star, January 3, 1811. FRANKLIN ACADEMY EXAMINATION, DECEMBER, 1811. FRANKLIN ACADEMY. The semi-annual examination of the Students of this Institution will commence on Monday the 2d of December and will continue two days. On Tuesday evening will be exhibited the celebrated play "Who Wants a Guinea ?" with an appropriate afterpiece entitled "Raising the Wind." — Raleigh Register, November 22, 1811. MAYHEW AND HILLMAN PRINCIPALS FOR 1812. FRANKLIN ACADEMY. The Students of this Institution were examined by the Trustees on Monday and Tuesday the 2nd and 3rd instant. Mr. Falconer, on their behalf, makes the following report : The Students in general passed handsome examinations — the more advanced classes distinguished themselves, particularly those who were examined in Virgil, Horace, and Cicero's Orations. All appeared to be well acquainted with the rudiments of the several Languages they had studied, which evinced the attention of Mr. Mayhew and Mr. Hillman to this essential part of Education. No Language can be understood or long remembered unless the first principles thereof are well impressed. The exercises of the Academy will again commence on the first Monday of January under the superintendence of Mr. Mayhew, the present principal. December 20. G. Hill, Jun. Secy. —The Star, January 3, 1812. FRANKLIN ACADEMY EXAMINATION, JUNE, 1812. FRANKLIN ACADEMY. The semi-annual Examination of the Students of this Academy will commence the first Monday in June, and continue two days. On Wednesday, the 3d, there will be an Exhibition of Dialogues and select Orations, and on the evening of the same, will be performed that much and justly admired Play, "Fraternal Discord," with an appropriate afterpiece. G. Hill, Sec. May 11, 1812. — Raleigh Register, May 15, 1812. 94 Franklin County Schools. FEMALE DEPARTMENT ADDED TO FRANKLIN ACADEMY, 1813. FEMALE ACADEMY. An Academy is opened in Lewisburg, Franklin county, where young ladies are instructed in Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Arithme- tic, Geography, Astronomy, Painting and Music; also useful and Ornamental Needle-Work, of almost every description. Terms of Tuition. — Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Arithme- tic and plain work, twenty dollars per annum. Reading, Writing, Eng- lish Grammar, Arithmetic, Geography, Astronomy and Ornamental Needle Work, thirty dollars per annum. Music, fifty dollars per annum— Painting, twenty five dollrs per annum. — Raleigh Register, September 10, 1813. FRANKLIN ACADEMY EXAMINATION, JUNE, 1814. The Examination of the Students of the Franklin Academy will com- mence the 1st Monday in June, and continue two days. On Wednesday the 8th, there will be an exhibition of Dilalogues and Select Orations, and on the evening of the same day will be performed the celebrated play "The Sailors' Daughter," with an appropriate afterpiece. May 24th, 1814. G. Hill, Secretary. —Raleigh Register, May 27, 181k. BIDS ASKED FOR FEMALE ACADEMY BUILDING, 1814. A House for a Female Academy, At Louisburg, 30 by 20 feet, two stories — 11 and 9 feet pitch — two rooms above, 18 by 20, and 12 by 20, feet — three six-pannelled doors — four 18 and four 8 light windows below, and six 15 and four 8 light windows above — to be built of good hard timber — with two chimneys of brick or hewn stone, and underpinned with the same — to be ceiled within, and painted without, entire, will be let by the undersigned Com- missioners, on Saturday the 2d day of July next, at Louisburg. Work- men are * * * required to complete work by the 25th of December next. Richard Fenner, Richard Inge, Joel King, Wm. Murphy, Green Hill, Louisburg, June 6th, 1814. Commissioners. — Raleigh Register, June 21^, 1811f. FRANKLIN ACADEMY UNDER JOHN B. BOBBITT, 1816. FRANKLIN ACADEMY. The Undersigned Committee, have great pleasure in announcing to the public, and the friends of this seminary, that they have engaged as Principal Mr. John B. Bobbitt, a gentleman who has for some years Franklin County Schools. 95 superintended Literary Institutions, in which he has given very general satisfaction. This gentleman is a graduate of our own University, and is recommended as being well qualified to teach the English, Latin, Greek and French languages, together with the other branches of edu- cation usually taught in this Institution. The exercises of this Academy will commence on the first day of January next. Richard Fenner, Alex. Falconer, Joel King, G. Hill, Jr., December 21st, 1815. Committee. — Raleigh Star, December 29, 1815. MISS PARTRIDGE TAKES CHARGE OF FEMALE ACADEMY. LEWISBURG FEMALE ACADEMY. The exercises of this seminary will commence on the first day of January next, under the care of Miss Harriet Partridge, a lady from Massachusetts, eminently qualified for the important trust. * * * For Spelling, Reading, Writing and plain Xeedle Work, $4 per quarter — English Grammar, Arithmetic and Geography, $5 per do — Drawing, Painting and Embroidery, $6 per qr. payable in each case in advance. * * * Rob't A. Taylor, Secry. December 18, 1815. DEATH OF ALEXANDER FALCONER, TRUSTEE OF FRANKLIN ACADEMY. DIED, At the Glebe, in Franklin, on the 17th inst. Alexander Falconer, Esq. of a lingering illness occasioned by a stroke of the Paralysis. The de- ceased was a native of St. xlndrews in Scotland, in which college he received a liberal and a classical education. His studies while at school were always rewarded by the approbation of his teachers ; and the honorary distinctions, diplomas, etc. now in possession of his family, all bear testimony of the proficiency which he made in his scientific pursuits. —Raleigh Register, March 27, 1818. FRANKLIN ACADEMY EXAMINATION, JUNE, 1820. THE examination of the students of the Franklin male Academy, will commence on the twenty-ninth of the present month, and continue two days. Parents guardians, and friends to the Institution are re- spectfully invited to attend. Louisburg, May 8, 1820. Sam'l Johnson, Sec. —The Star, May 12, 1820. 96 Franklin County Schools. NOTICE. THE examination of the young Ladies of the Louisburg Female Academy, will commence on Wednesday the 31st instant, at which time, parents, guardians and those friendly to said institution are ear- nestly solicited to attend. E. A. Taylor, Secretary. Louisburg, May 2. — The Star, May 19, 1820. RESULT OF EXAMINATION, FRANKLIN ACADEMY, JUNE, 1820. FRANKLIN ACADEMY. THE examination of the Students of this Institution closed on Tues- day 30th ult. much to the satisfaction of the Trustees and those that attended. The several classes were critically examined on the various branches of education they had pursued during the session, and gave convincing proofs of close application on their part, and unremitted attention on the part of the Principal. The exercises of the Academy will commence again the 19th of the present month. Saml. Johnson, Secy. Louisburg, 6th June, 1820. — The Star, June 9, 1820. ACCOUNT OF EXAMINATION OF FEMALE ACADEMY, 1820. LOUISBURG FEMALE ACADEMY. THE examination of the students of this institution closed on Thurs- day the 1st day of June inst. The Trustees attending this examination, beg leave to submit the following Report. 1st Class — Composed of M. G. Somerville, R. A. Perceval, E. T. Howze and A. S. Jones, were examined on Natural Philosophy. M G Somerville was deemed best, E T Howze was considered next, the other two performed very well and were preferred in the order of their names. 2nd Class — Composed of M. G. Somerville, was examined on Chymis- try. It would be doing injustice to Miss Somerville to withhold the highest meed of praise for the handsome manner in which she acquitted herself on this science. * 3d Class — R A Perceval, E T Howze, examined on the History of Europe. These young ladies acquitted themselves very handsomely, and were deemed equal. 4th Class — M G Somerville, M B Hill, J E Fox, were examined on the History of Greece. This Class were very perfect and were deemed equal. 5th Class — M G Somerville, examined on Rhetoric and acquitted herself very honorably. Franklin County Schools. 97 6th Class — M G Sornerville, R A Perceval, E T Howze, S L Jones, J E Fox, and M B Hill — examined on the history of America. M G Sornerville, deemed best, the rest very good and equal. 7th Class— S L Jones, H M E Hunter, M E Long, M E A Taylor, A S Jones, H S King, A G Rawlings, and Perry — examined on the Geography of Europe. M E Long, M E A Taylor, and H S King were deemed best and equal, the others performed well. 8th Class— M G Sornerville, R A Perceval, J E Fox and M B Hill — examined on the Geography of the World — Misses Sornerville and Perceval were deemed best — the others very good and equal. 9th Class — H M E Hunter, S L Jones, E M Long, S H Jones, A S Jones, ME A Taylor, A Rawling and C T Sornerville examined on the Geography of South America — Misses S Jones, Long, Taylor and Rawlings, were considered best — the rest good and equal. 10th Class — M G Sornerville, S L Jones, J A S Outterbridge, J E Fox and A S Jones — This class performed very well and were distin- guished in the order of their names. 11th Class — M E Long, H M E Hunter, and C Perry — examined on the Geography of Asia, and were distinguished in the order of their names. 12th Class— M E Long, M E A Taylor, S H King, and S Sills- examined on Arithmetic, and were considered best in the order of their names. 13th Class— J A S Outterbridge, M E A Taylor, S H King, C T Somervell — The three first best and equal. 14th Class — M G Sornerville, E T Howze, R A Perceval, S L Jones, M B Hill, and J E Fox — examined on reading, spelling, parsing, &c. The two first considered best in the order of their names — the others very good. 15th Class — A G Rawlings, J A S Outterbridgei, H M E Hunter, A S Jones — examined on Grammar, Parsing, &c. The two first con- sidered best an equal — the others very good. 16th Class— J A S Outterbridge, M E A Taylor, S H King, E M A Fox, E Yarbrough, and C T Somervell — examined on the introduction to Georgraphy, and of British America — The three first excelled in the order of their names, the others did well. 17th Class— M E Long, M E A Taylor, S H King, E M Fox, M Perry, C Perry, E Yarbrough, and E T Somervell — examined on Read- ing, Spelling, Grammar, and Parsing — First named considered best. M E A Taylor, S H King, second best and equal — The others very good. 18th Class— -M S Massenburg, M R Thomas, E W Longgun — exam- ined on Parsing, Spelling, Grammar, and Abbreviations — M R Thomas best — the others very good. 19th Class— L D S Thomas, M S Fox, M A Fox, M C Taylor and E F Wynne. This class of small children was examined on Reading, 7 98 Franklin County Schools. Spelling, and Abbreviations. They all did very well, but L D S Thomas was particularly distinguished. On Drawing & Painting. E T Howze, R A Percevall, M B Hill, and Jane E Fox, exhibited the best specimens. M G Somervell, H M E Hunter, M E A Taylor, excelled in Needle Work. R A Percevall, M G Somervell gave the handsomest evidences of penmanship. It would be doing a great injustice to Mr. Lataste, who has had charge of the music department, to withhold that approbation, which his professional talents so justly merit. The young ladies under his care gave the most satisfactory evidences of their progress in this ele- gant branch of polished learning. The trustees feel it a duty which they owe to the friends and patrons of this Institution, and a tribute due from themselves, to remark that this examination throughout, gave the most unequivocal evidences of the qualifications, assiduity and attention of Mrs. Bobbett, the principal under whose auspices, the good morals and regular discipline of the students have been no less objects of attention than their literary advancement. The exercises of this institution will again commence on Monday the 19th inst. under the care of Mrs. Bobbett as principal. The music will be superintended by Mr. Lataste. By Order, Rob't A. Taylor, Secy. 5th June, 1820. — The Star, June 16, 1820. EXAMINATIONS, NOVEMBER, 1820. LOUISBURG FEMALE ACADEMY. THE semi-annual examination of the young Ladies of this institu- tion, will commence on Wednesday the 29th of November next, and close on the Thursday following, when parents, guardians, and others who feel an inclination to attend, are earnestly solicited to favor us with their Company. R. A. Taylor, Sec'y. Louisburg, N. C. 31st October, 1820. FRANKLIN ACADEMY. THE examination of the Students of this institution, will commerce on Monday 27th of November next, and continue two days. Parents, Guardians, and friends to the Institution are respectfully invited to attend. Sam'l Johnson, Secy. 29th October, 1820. — The Star, November 3, 1820. ADMINISTRATION OF MISS BENEDICT AND MR. WHEELER. LOUISBURG MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMIES. THE Trustees have great pleasure in announcing to the public, that the exercises of these institutions will commence on the 1st Monday of Franklin County Schools. 99 January next ; the Female, under the superintendence of Miss Ann Benedict, of the genius and acquirements of this lady, the Trustees are enabled by the best recommendation, to speak in decisive terms ; she has taught with reputation, not only in Connecticut, but in the city of New York, which latter place, she leaves only, because of the expen- siveness of her situation there. As far therefore, as natural powers, improved by the study and practice of teaching can avail, it may be with confidence expected, that she will preside over the institution honorably to herself and profitably to the pupils. The Trustees may venture, on the best grounds, to assure parents that under the able governance of this lady, their daughters will make great progress, not only in those desirous studies which contribute to the dignity and use- fulness of life, but in those polite and elegant acquirements which con- stitute its ornament and grace. Mr. John La Taste, whose known and universally acknowledged qualifications in teaching music upon the Forte Piano, as well as his graceful and elegant manner of teaching dancing, will preside in these departments. In the Male Academy, the Trustees have great pleasure in announc- ing that they have employed Mr. Fitch Wheeler, a graduate of Yale College, who comes highly recommended by the President of the in- stitution, and they assure the public, that from the capacity and talents of Mr. Wheeler, every advantage may be expected which is looked for from an academy, k that the plan of education is calculated to prepare young gentlemen for the University. The terms of tuition in both institutions are as formerly; but board can be had in the most respectable families in town at reduced prices. December 13, 1820. Samuel Johnson, Secy. —The Star, December 15, 1820. GEORGE PERRY PRINCIPAL. FRANKLIN ACADEMY. * * * The exercises of the Academy will again commence on the 23d of June under the superintendence of Mr. George Perry as Prin- cipal. A play, with an appropriate afterpiece will be performed at the Academy on Tuesday evening the 3d of June. Louisburg, May 14, 1823. Sam'l Johnson, Sec. —Raleigh Star, May 16, 1823. ADDISON H. WHITE PRINCIPAL. FRANKLIN ACADEMY. The Trustees of this Institution take pleasure in announcing to the friends of the Institution and the public at large that they have en- gaged as Principal in this Academy, for the ensuing year, Mr. Addison H. White, a gentleman of good moral character and high literary ac- 100 Franklin County Schools. quirements. Mr. White is a graduate of Yale College, and comes well recommended by the President of that University. * * * The Students will be instructed in the following branches of Educa- tion : to wit, Heading, Writing, Spelling, Arithmetic, English Gram- mar, Geography, the Latin and Greek Languages, with the pronuncia- tion of the French, Algebra, Geometry, Plane and Spherical Trigono- metry, Mensuration of Heights and Distances, Superficies and Solids, Navigation and Surveying, Natural and Moral Philosophy, Chymistry, etc. * * * Sam'l Johnson, Secy. Dec. 8, 1823. — Raleigh Star, December 12, 1823. MISS RAMSEY Iff CHARGE OF FEMALE ACADEMY. LOUISBURG FEMALE ACADEMY. THE Examination of the Pupils in this Institution closed on the 2d inst. The Trustees cannot forbear expressing the very high gratification which this examination afforded them, for never in the pupils of any Academy did they witness a more perfect acquaintance with the various branches of learning usually taught in such institutions, a proficiency which, while it claims for the young ladies unlimited praise for their industry, reflects equal credit upon the skill and management of Miss Ramsey, their amiable Preceptress. The Trustees can now with confidence recommend this institution to the patronage of a generous public, having engaged Miss Ramsey, the present Preceptress for another year, a lady who unites to qualifications of the highest order, manners the most affable and engaging. The Trustees believe that taking into view the high qualifications of the preceptress, the healthiness of the situation, the low rate of board, and the advantages of regularly attending divine worship, this institution presents to the public claims not surpassed by any in the State. The Exercises of the Academy will be opened the 1st Monday in January next. William Arendell, Secy. Louisburg, December 20. 1ST. B. — Board can be had with any family in town at $40 per session. — Raleigh Register, December 24, 182J+. LOUISBURG FEMALE ACADEMY. THE Examination of the Pupils in this Institution closed on the 8th instant, entirely to the satisfaction of the Trustees and of the par- ents and guardians who attended the same. The Exercises of the School will recommence on the 1st Monday of January next, under the superintendence and direction of Miss Ram- Franklin County Schools. 101 sey of New York, who has presided in the institution for the last two years, with distinguished ability, zeal and industry. ¥m. Pluhmer, Secy to the Board of Trustees. Louisburg, 1ST. C, December 17. — Raleigh Register, December 30, 1825. E. BREWER'S ADHIXISTBATIOtf. THE Trustees of this Academy take pleasure in informing the public that they have engaged as principal in this institution for the ensuing year, Mr. Eliah Brewer, of Massachusetts. This gentleman was graduated at Yale College, in the fall of 1824, and comes well recommended by the President of that Institution, as a man of scien- tific and literary attainments, of good moral and christian character, and well qualified in every respect for the various departments of aca- demical instruction. The Trustees tender their warmest acknowledgements to a generous public, for the support heretofore given to this Institution, and can but indulge the pleasing hope, that from the high qualifications of the Teacher, the healthiness of the situation, and the low price of Board and Tuition, this Academy will continue to receive a liberal share of pub- lic patronage. Terms of Tuition will be — for Spelling, Reading, Writ- ing, Arithmetic, and English Grammar, $8 per session — The dead lan- guages and all other branches of education, $10 per session. The exer- cises of the Academy will commence on the first Monday in January next. By order, Dec. 24. Saml. Johnson, Sec. — Raleigh Register, December 30, 1825. ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION. THE next session of the Franklin Male Academy will commence on Monday the 26th of June. The terms of tuition will be as follows — For the elementary branches, Reading, Writing, and Spelling, eight dol- lars — for Geography, English Grammar, Arithmetic, American History, ten dollars, and fifteen dollars for the Latin and Greek Languages, Mathematics and other studies preparatory to the American Colleges, or pursued in them. Eliah Brewer, Preceptor. Louisburg, N. C, June 17. — Raleigh Register, June 20, 1826. THE EXERCISES OF THE FRANKLIN Male Academy, will be resumed on Monday the 18th instant. The Session of six months. Terms as follows : For the rudiments of English, as Reading, Spelling, &c. $7. Geography, Arithmetic, Gram- mar, &c. $10. For the Languages and higher branches of the Mathe- matics, $15, in advance. At the close of the session a small tax on each 102 Franklin County Schools. student for the expense of fuel and contingencies. Instructors some- times promise, what otherwise would be equally obligatory on them, and be expected by every patron of their schools — an honest and faith- ful discharge of duty. Non premittitur inutile est. Louisburg, June 13. Eliah Brewer. — Raleigh Register, June 15, 1827. CHARLES A. HILL'S ADMINISTRATION. MALE ACADEMY, LOUISBURG, FRANKLIN COUNTY. THE subscriber having contracted with the Trustees of this Insti- tution, to superintend the same for the ensuing year, will give his par- ticular and personal attention to the instruction of such youths as may to intrusted to his charge. His long experience in teaching, authorizes him to say that there shall be no grounds for complaint of his attention, both to the progress of his pupils in useful knowledge and to their moral deportment. The terms of tuition are, For Reading, Writing and Arithmetic per session — $8. For all other branches usually taught at Academies and Colleges — $10. The subscriber would take to board with him, ten or a dozen students at $40 per session. Nov. 12, 1827. C. A. Hill, A. M. — Raleigh Register, January If., 1828. LOUISBURG MALE ACADEMY. THE Examination of the pupils of this Institution will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, the 4th and 5th of June. There will be pub- lic speaking at 11 o'clock on Thursday, and an Exhibition by candle light in the evening, by the students. The exercises of the Academy will be renewed on Monday, the 16th June, under the immediate superintendence and instruction of the sub- scriber, whose plan of Education accords with that at our University. Board, (with the subscriber) $40 per Session Tuition 10 do Both payable in advance. May 20, 1828. C. A. Hill, A. M. —Raleigh Register, May 27, 1828. MISS RAMSEY CONTINUES IN CHARGE OF FEMALE ACADEMY. LOUISBURG FEMALE ACADEMY. The trustees are gratified to announce to the public, that this insti- tution will be opened on the 1st Monday of January next, under the immediate superintendence of Miss Mary Ramsey, assisted in the de- partment of music and painting by her niece, Miss Mary Earl. Franklin County Schools. 103 This Academy is situate in a healthy and pleasant country, and in the midst of a moral and religious society, and the terms for board being extremely moderate and suited to the times, the trustees confidently in- dulge the hope that the acknowledged talents and industry of the pre- ceptress and her assistant will secure to the institution a liberal share of public patronage. By order of the Board. "W. Plummer, Sec'ry. December 20, 1830. —The Star, December 23, 1830. MR. AND MRS. JOHN B. BOBBITT RETURN. Louisburg Male and Female ACADEMIES. The Trustees take great pleasure in informing the public, that they have engaged Mr. John B. Bobbitt and lady to take charge of these in- stitutions for the ensuing year. Mr. and Mrs. Bobbitt have been long and extensively known as teachers of youth, and in a former engagement, for several years in these Academies, gave entire satisfaction to the Trustees and to the parents and guardians of the pupils committed to their charge. The Academies are beautifully situated in a high and healthy country, and in the midst of a moral and religious society; and when to these considerations are added the distinguished qualifications of the preceptor and preceptress, and the low prices of board and tui- tion, the Trustees feel justified in saying that no institutions in the State can have higher claims to public patronage. The schools will be opened on the 1st day of January next. Nov. 25, 1831. Sam'l Johnson, Sec. The editor of the Tarborough Free Press will publish the above four weeks, and forward his account to the subscriber. S. J. — -The Star, Raleigh, December 2, 1831. EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER, 1832. The Examination of the Students in the Academies at Louisburg commenced on Monday the 26th ult. and closed on the Wednesday fol- lowing. In the Male Department the Examination was conducted by the Trustees, assisted by the Bev. J. McCutchen, of Washington College, Ya. whose literary acquirements both as a linguist and mathematician, are extensively known in the neighborhood of that Institution, and also of Hamden Sidney College. On the occasion, the several classes evinced, with some few exceptions, a share of scholarship seldom sur- passed in any Institution. In the Female Department, the young ladies were critically exam- ined on all the useful and ornamental branches of female education, and the result satisfied the Board of Trustees, and the numerous assem- blage of spectators from the several counties around, of universal atten- 104 Franklin County Schools. tion on the part of the Preceptress and her worthy assistant, Miss Mary Ann Spencer, and of great industry and application on the part of every pupil. The exercises of the two Schools will commence again the first Mon- day in January next, under the management of the same Principals, whose intention it is to employ able assistants, as soon as the number of students exceed twenty in each Academy. In the male Academy, it is the wish of the Principal, as well as of the Trustees, that no young man enter of idle and dissipated habits. All such, after reasonable ef- forts to reclaim them, will be dismissed from the School. Board may be obtained in respectable families as low as in any other village in our State. Tuition in the Male Academy, which is to be paid in advance, is $30 for classical scholars, and $20 for English, per annum; and no student will be taken for a shorter time than a session, without a previous understanding with the Principal on the subject. By order, S. Johnson, Louisburg, N". C, Dec. 2, 1832. Secretary. —The Star, December 23, 1832. EXAMINATION, JUNE, 1834. LOUISBURG FEMALE ACADEMY. The examination of the students of this Academy closed on the 3rd instant. It was attended by the trustees and a large assemblage of ladies and gentlemen as visitors. The proficiency evinced on this occasion by the young ladies, the trustees take great pleasure in stating, evi- denced in a high degree the assiduity and superior skill for which the preceptress has been so long distinguished. Mrs. Bobbitt has had, with some intermission, the charge of the Female Institution at this place for many years ; and with her return to the management of the School, the trustees have, with the highest gratification, witnessed the success, and they may say, the expected success, of her eminently useful efforts; and this pleasure is enhanced by the prospect of durability to the insti- tution, which is now entertained from the circumstance that Mrs. B. is permanently located in Louisburg. The advantages now presented by this institution are such as to in- duce the trustees to recommend it in a high degree to public patronage. All the useful and ornamental branches of female education are taught in this Academy, and Mrs. B. is prepared to take under her immediate charge, as boarders, many of the young ladies. In genteel families, convenient to the Academy, board also may be obtained on moderate terms. The exercises of the School will be resumed on the 7th of July next, under the management of the same instructress, with competent assist- ants. By order of the Board, Jno. D. Hawkins, Pres't. Robert J. Shaw, Sec. June 11th, 1834. Franklin County Schools. 105 After the examinations had closed, the students of each School were assembled in the Female Academy building, where an able address was made to them by Col. Henry J. G. Ruffin, who portrayed to their view, in very interesting colors, the advantages of education, of good deport- ment, and of those useful qualities, which it was expected of them to acquire, and to practice in after life. June 11, 1834. Jno. D. Hawkins, Chairman. —The Star, Raleigh, June 26, 183k- LOUISBURG MALE ACADEMY. The examination of the students of this Academy, which is under the immediate superintendence of Mr. JOHN" B. BOBBITT, closed on the 2d instant, and was attended by the trustees and many visitors, all of whom witnessed, with great interest, the proficiency of the scholars in the various departments of Literature. Mr. B. has great experience as a teacher, and his success always in- sures him a good school ; and the trustees, under a thorough conviction of his great proficency as an instructor, earnestly recommend him to public patronage. His permanent location, also, in Louisburg, pre- sents the advantages of his powers and skill, in a high degree, to the youth who may be committed to his care. The course of studies in this institution embraces the Latin, Greek arid French Languages, and all the sciences taught in our University ; and to the morals and good deportment of the students committed to his charge, unremitted attention will be paid by the Principal. The Schools will commence again the first Monday in July next. Board may be obtained, on moderate terms, in respectable families near the Academy. By order of the Board, Samuel Johnson, Sec. —The Star, Raleigh, June 26, 183J+. ACCOUNT OF EXAMINATION IN NOVEMBEE, 1835. LOUISBURG ACADEMY. The Examination of the Students of the Male and Female Schools at this place, closed on Thursday the 29th ult. In the Male department, the examination was conducted by the Rev. James Wood of Prince Ed- ward, whose literary acquirements are extensively known, — in the fe- male school, Messrs. Robert Shaw, Nathaniel Patterson, and William Battle, Trustees, presided. In the address made by Messrs. Wood and Battle, to the respective Schools at the close of the examinations, was expressed high approbation of the performances of the Pupils. The next session will commence 9th January next. By order, Dec. 1, 1835. Jno. B. Bobbitt. — The Star, December 5, 1835. 106 Franklin County Schools. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOE 1837. LOIIISBUKG ACADEMIES. The Male and Female Institutions at this place closed their Sessions on the 26th ult. and the exercises will be again commenced on the 2d day of January next, under the same Instructors. Board may be procured, on moderate terms, say from $40 to $55 per session, in the houses of Messrs. Smith Patterson, Gray Edwards, Thomas G. Stone, W. H. Battle, Mrs. Ann Thomas, and others. Tuition fees in the Male Department will be $15 per Session; in the Female $10 per Session, with the exception of Music, which is a sepa- rate charge — $20 per Session. The Trustees of these Schools hold out as inducements, the low price of Board, the known healthiness of the Village and its vicinity, the local situation of the Academies (being sufficiently remote from the business part of the town) and the orderly deportment of the Students, both Male and Female; not an instance of insubordination having occurred the present or last year, requiring the intervention of the Trustees, or a serious apprehension from the Principals. 7th Dec. 1836. By Order of the Board of Trustees. —The Register, December 13, 1836. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1838. LOUISBLTKG ACADEMIES, K C. The Second Session in these Schools closed on the 27th ult. and the next Session will commence on the first day of January, under the same Instructors. The very liberal share of patronage extended to these Institutions, for the last several years, induces the Trustees to look for a continuance of the same. Board for young Ladies may be obtained, with the Preceptress, at $40 per Session, without any extra charge. Other families in the vil- lage and vicinity will also take males and females as boarders, at or about the same rates. Tuition in the Female Department, as follows: Per Session. For lower branches $10 Higher branches, as Painting and Embroidery 15 Music (a separate charge) 20 Latin and French 15 In the Male Department there is no variation in Tuition Fees — $15 per Session being the regular charge for each Classical or English Stu- dent. By Order of the Board. Dec, 19, 1837. — Raleigh Register, December 23, 1837. Franklin County Schools. 107 HICKORY GROVE SEMINARY, 1S13. EDUCATION. The Subscribers take this method to announce to the public, that the Exercises of the Hickory Grove Seminary in Franklin county, ten miles above Louisburg, will again commence on the 10th of January next, under the care of the former Teacher (Mr. Bobbitt,) where will be taught Latin, Greek, French and English in all their various branches. * * * Abraham McLemobe, Gideon Glenn, Robert Gill, John Stone, Wm. P. Taylor, James Jones. — Raleigh Register, December 17, 1813. ["Mr. Bobbitt" likely means John B. Bobbitt.— C. L. C] MIDWAY ACADEMY, 1822. The Rev. C. A. Hill, A. M. having purchased a plantation with suit- able buildings thereon near the middle ground between Warrenton and Louisburg, will open a Boarding School on the first day of January next, at the low price of One Hundred Dollars per annum for Board and Tuition, and no extra charges. * * * October 20. —Raleigh Register, October 26, 1821. [Was at Warrenton till January, 1822.— C. L. C] MIDWAY ACADEMY PREPARES FOR THE UNIVERSITY. MIDWAY ACADEMY, Franklin County, Xorth Carolina. THE Examination will take place on Thursday and Friday the 6th and 7th of June. Public Speaking on Friday at 11 o'clock A. M. The Public are respectfully invited to attend. The Exercises of the School will be resumed on Monday, 17th June. The course of classical studies is so arranged as to constitute Midway Academy preparatory to our University. It is situate on the land of the subscriber, who is Principal. He has enlarged his buildings, so that he will be able to accommodate a larger number of boarders next session than the present. Young men will lodge in the Academy and small boys with the Principal and his family. This establishment is near the middle ground between Louisburg and Warrenton, possessing all the advantages of excellent water and a healthy, retired situation, remote from any place to invite dissipation or extravagance. Tuition is $10 per Session. 108 Franklin County Schools. Board is $40 per Session, which includes all necessaries, except candles. The Principal will keep a constant supply of Books, Station- ary and Candles, at the Petersburg retail prices, subject to the orders of parents and guardians. May 14. Chas. A. Hill, A. M. —Raleigh Register, May 17, 1822. MIDWAY EXAMINATION, JUNE, 1822. MIDWAY ACADEMY, Franklin County, N". Carolina. The Examination of the Students of this Institution took place on Thursday and Friday the 6th and 7th instant — which closed the first Session. The Exercises will be resumed on Monday the 17th inst. The Trustees deem it sufficient to say, that under a very close examination, on Spelling, Beading, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geometry and Algebra ; on the whole course of Latin and Greek, the young Gentle- men acquitted themselves with the highest credit, which is the best testimonial both of the assiduity of the Students and of the abilities of the Kev. C. A. Hill, A. M. Principal of the Academy. John Brodie, Prest. Wm. Williams, Francis Pugh, W. D. Jones, H. G. Williams, June 8, 1822. Trustees. — Raleigh Register, June 21, 1822. MIDWAY EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER, 1822. MIDWAY ACADEMY, Franklin County, 1ST. Carolina. THE Trustees of the Academy, Parents, Guardians, and the Public, are respectfully invited to attend the Examination, which will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday the 12th and 13th of November. The Exercises of the School will be resumed on the first Monday of January next, under the superintendence of the subscriber, at $50 per Session for board and tuition. Oct. 20, 1822. C. A. Hill, A. M., Principal. - — Raleigh Register, November 1, 1822. Fkanklin County Schools. 109 MIDWAY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1823. MIDWAY ACADEMY, Between Louisburg and Warrenton. THE Examination took place on the 12th and 15th inst., which closed the second Session. The exercises of the School will be resumed on the first Monday in January, under the superintendency of the sub- scriber, with suitable Assistants. The course of Education at our Uni- versity is strictly pursued, in preparing Students for any of the classes of College. Board including every necessary but Candles $40 per Session. Tui- tion $10. Books, Stationary, and Candles, furnished at the Petersburg retail prices, when requested by parents and guardians. Midway yields to no part of the State in point of health, having escaped during the present years without a single case of fever, not- withstanding the very general prevalence of sickness, even in the most healthy places. The subscriber pledges himself to continue that attention to the liter- ary proficiency and moral deportment of his pupils, which has hitherto given such general satisfaction to his patrons. Nov. 20, 1822. C. A. Hill, A. M. — Raleigh Register, December 6, 1822. MIDWAY UNDER HILL AND PERRY. MIDWAY ACADEMY, In Franklin county — 10 miles from Louisburg and 15 miles from Warrenton. THE Examination of the Students will take place on Thursday and Friday the 6th and 7th of November. There will be public Speak- ing on the last day at about 11 o'clock, A. M. The public are respect- fully invited to attend. The Exercises of the Academy will be resumed on the first Monday in January next, under the superintendence of the Subscriber, aided by Mr. George B. Perry, who has before assisted the subscriber in War- renton, and has had the charge of the Hilliardston and Louisburg Academies for the last four or five years, where he has given very general satisfaction. Prices as heretofore, viz:- Board with all necessaries except candles $40 per session. Tuition $10 per session. Oct. 20, 1823. C. A. Hill, A. M. — Raleigh Register, October 2k, 1823. 110 Franklin County Schools. MIDWAY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1824. MIDWAY ACADEMY, Franklin County — 15 miles from Warrenton and 10 miles from Louisburg. The Exercises of this Institution will be resumed on the first Monday in January, under the direction of the Subscribers. * * * The course of Education is regulated by that of our University, and candi- dates may be prepared to enter any class in college. * * * C. A. Hill, A. M. Princl. Dec. 8th, 1823. Geo. B. Perry. — Raleigh Register, December 16, 1823. MIDWAY ACADEMY BURNS. MIDWAY ACADEMY DESTEOYED BY FIRE ! Messrs. Gales & Son, As it is possible that the report of the destruction of my Academy by fire, may produce uneasiness and alarm with those parents and guar- dians of the pupils who resided in the Academy, I feel it my duty, through the medium of the Register, to assure them, that little or no loss has been sustained except the building itself. * * * As to a continuation of study, I procured the dwelling house of a near neighbor, on the next day, for a school house, and the misfortune produced the loss of one day only. On the second day after the fire, the foundation for rebuilding the Academy was laid, and I expect to re- sume business in the Academy on the 16th instant. The alarm of fire Avas given from the Academy at about 1 o'clock on Sunday night, the 1st of February. * * * Feb. 5. C. A. Hill. — Raleigh Register, February 10, 182J+. MIDWAY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1825. MIDWAY ACADEMY, Franklin County, 1ST. C. THE Exercises of this Institution will be resumed, under the imme- diate instruction of the subscriber, on the first Monday of January next, at the usual price, viz. Fifty dollars per session for Board and Tuition, paid in advance. The course of studies at Midway is regulated by that of the Univer- sity; so that this Academy serves as preparatory to the different classes at College. C. A. Hill. Dec. 2. — Raleigh Register, December 10, 1821/-. Franklix County Schools. Ill MIDWAY ODER HILL AJTD HILL. MIDWAY ACADEMY, Franklin County, X. C. THE Exercises of this Institution will be again resumed on the first Monday in January next, under the immediate instruction of the Sub- scriber, assisted by his son DAXIEL S. HILL. The course of Studies will be conformable to the plan of Education as adopted at our Uni- versity. As the Subscriber is preparing his buildings for a permanent establishment, and will devote himself entirely to the duties of his School, parents may rest assured that every exertion shall be made to advance his pupils both in moral and intellectual improvement. Board will be $40, and tuition $10 per session, payable in advance. Midway is situated two miles below the main Stage Road, ten miles from Louisburg, sixteen miles from Warrenton & four from the Shocco Springs. For health, it is exceeded by no situation in the State : for I years, there were from forty to sixty Students, and not a case of fever occurred. Should, however, medical aid be required, the attention of Dr. John Brodie, whose skill as a physician is inferior to none in the State, will be at hand, as he resides within two miles of Midway. The Students will be barred from exposure to extravagance and dissipation, as there is not a store or gill-shop within five miles of the Academy. In the government of Midway Academy, the Principal will pursue that course which he would with his own children. He will advise and admonish; where these fail, the rod will be resorted to, but with par- ental prudence. When any pupil shall be deemed incorrigible in dis- orderly conduct, or habitually inattentive to his studies, his parent or guardian will be immediately informed thereof. Letters to the Principal or Students must be directed to Louisburg, X. C. Charles A. Hill. A. M. Xov. 6th, 1828. — Raleigh Register, November i-4, 1828. MIDWAY EXAMINATION, JOE, 1S29. MIDWAY ACADEMY, Franklin County, X. C. THE Examination will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, 3d and 4th of June ; on the latter day, a number of the Students will deliver select Orations. To all which, Parents, Guardians and the Public, are respectfully invited. The Second Session will commence on Monday 15th June, under the superintendence and instruction of the subscribers. Board and Tuition $50 per Session, payable in advance. C. A. Hill. A. M. May 5th, 1829. D. S. Hill. —Raleigh Register, May 26, 1829. 112 Franklin County Schools. MIDWAY WILL HAVE HILL'S WHOLE TIME. MIDWAY ACADEMY, Franklin County, ~N. C. THE Subscriber avails himself of the earliest opportunity to inform his friends, & the public in general, that he has declined all public pur- suits, and will hereafter devote his attention entirely to the charge of this Institution. The necessity which compels him to adopt this course, is the surest guarantee for the faithful performance of his duty. He will be assisted by his son Daniel S. Hill. Here will be taught all the studies preparatory to any class in the University of this State. The exercises of the Academy will be resumed on Monday the 29th inst. at $40 per session for board, and $10 per session for tuition. The sub- scriber is prepared to accommodate the boarders, as usual, in his own family. As at this place, there are no temptations to extravagance, the students have occasion for very little pocket money; too much of this, always leads to idleness and dissipation. June 12th, 1829. C. A. Hill, A. M. The Editors of the Raleigh Star, the Tarboro' Eree Press, and Hali- fax Minerva are requested to give the above three insertions and for- ward their accounts to the subscriber. — Raleigh Register, June 23, 1829. MIDWAY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1830. MIDWAY ACADEMY, Franklin County, North Carolina. THE Examination of the Students of this Institution, will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, the 9th and 10th of June. On Thursday at 11 o'clock, A. M. Public Speaking by the Students. Par- ents, Guardians and the Public are respectfully invited to attend. The second Session will begin on the following Monday, at the usual terms, viz : Board per Session, $40 ) . _. . . _ . .. , l payable in advance. luition per Sesison, 10 ) The Students must furnish their own candles and bed clothes — or they will be furnished by the Principal — candles at twenty cents per lb. and $2.50 per Session for bed clothes. The above include all neces- sary expenses, except books and stationary. These, where required, can be supplied by C. A. Hill, A. M. May 18, 1830. Principal The Star, JNTewbern Spectator, Roanoke Advocate, and Warrenton Reporter, will please give the above three insertions, and forward their accounts to the subscriber. — Raleigh Register, May 2k, 1830. Franklin County Schools. 113 MIDWAY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1831. MIDWAY ACADEMY, Franklin County. THE EXAMINATION will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 7th and 8th of June. On the latter day, about thirty of the Stu- dents will deliver select Speeches. The public are respectfully invited to attend. The second Session will commence on Monday the 20th of June and close on Friday the 11th of November. Having lately enlarged his accommodations, the Subscriber will be prepared to receive a few more pupils than hitherto. His price for Board is Forty Dollars and Tuition $10, per Session, payable in ad- vance, and where the Students do not furnish their own bed-clothes, there is an additional charge of $2.50 per Session. The Academy is under the full control of the Subscriber, who takes upon himself the duties of a parent as well as of teacher. May 15, 1831. C. A. Hill, M. A. The Raleigh Star, Roanoke Advocate, and Tarborough Free Press, will please insert the above three times, and forward their accounts to the Subscriber. C. A. Hill. — Raleigh Register, Thursday, May 26, 1831. DEATH OF C. A. HILL; NEW ADMINISTRATION. MIDWAY ACADEMY, Franklin County, N. C. The exercises of this institution, which have been suspended for some time in consequence of the death of the late Principal, Rev. C. A. Hill, will be resumed under the superintendence of the subscriber on the first Monday in January next. The course of studies will be preparatory to college. Instruction will also be given to such as desire it in the French, Spanish and Italian languages. Prices of board and tuition as heretofore, viz. Tuition $10 , per session of 5 months. Board 40 \ Mrs. Hill, who resides at the place, will be prepared to accommodate any number of boarders that may apply. All who board with her, will be under the control of the teacher, as well out of, as in school. Should the number of pupils render it necessary, a competent assistant will be employed to take charge of the English department. In a retired and healthy neighborhood, remote from the haunts of dissipation, this establishment combines every advantage that can be desired by parents desirous of preserving the health and guarding the morals of their children, while engaged in the acquisition of useful knowledge. 114 Franklin County Schools. Having devoted himself to the arduous task of training the rising generation in the paths of virtue and science, the undersigned hopes, by assiduity and attention, to obtain a share of that patronage which is ever extended by an enlightened public to exertions made to promote liberal education. John J. Wyche, A. M. November 22, 1831. — The Star, Raleigh, December 2, 1831. SPRING GROVE ACADEMY BEGINS, 1827. SPRING GROVE ACADEMY. THE undersigned has employed Mr. Guernsey, a Graduate of a Northern College, as a Teacher, to take charge of this Academy, for the ensuing year, and the School will commence on the first of Janu- ary. Mr. Guernsey comes well recommended as a gentleman qualified to take charge of an Academy, and will teach the Greek, Latin and French Languages, and all other branches necessary to qualify a stu- dent to enter the University. The price of Tuition for Reading, Writ- ing and Arithmetic will be $8, and for all other branches usually taught in Academies, $10 per session. And the undersigned will receive as Boarders, eight or ten scholars, at $40 the session. The residence of the undersigned is healthy, and is cut off from all temptations to dis- sipation, and where, from the assiduity and abilities of Mr. Guernsey, and the especial superintendence of the undersigned, such students as may attend the Academy, it is hoped and calculated, will make great progress in useful knowledge. John D. Hawkins. Franklin County, Dec. 12, 1827. - — Raleigh Register, December 28, 1827. SPRING GROVE EXAMINATION, JUNE, 1828. SPRING GROVE ACADEMY. THE Examination at this Academy will take place on Monday, the 16th of June; and after a recess until that time, the business of the School will recommence on Monday, the 23d of the same month, under the government of Mr. Guernsey, whose past services entitle him to increased patronage. Board and Tuition as heretofore. The main object of this School is to prepare the Scholars for the University, and from the efforts made, its attainment is looked for under very flatter- ing prospects. John D. Hawkins. May 24. —Raleigh Register, May 30, 1828. Franklin County Schools. 115 SPRING GROVE UNDER EDWARD G. BENNERS. SPRING GROVE ACADEMY. The Exercises in this Institution, under the superintendence of Mr. Edward G. Benners, will be resumed on Monday the 19th day of Janu- ary next. Students may here be prepared for College, or fitted for the ordinary business life. Divine service is regularly performed in the Academy building, which is situated in a healthy and pleasant section of country, remote from scenes of vice ; while the pupils, constantly under the supervision of their teacher, will have every inducement to observe a correct and moral deportment. The prices of tuition vary according to the studies pursued, viz : Eor the Classics, per Session $12 50 For English, from $5 to 10 00 Board, per month 6 00 Composition, Declamation, and the use of the Globes, particularly attended to, John D. Hawkins. » December 19, 1834. The Oxford Examiner will give the above four insertions. — The Standard, Raleigh, N. C, January 2, 1835. MOUNT WELCOME ACADEMY, 1828. MOUNT WELCOME ACADEMY. The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he will open a school, on the second Monday of January next, about three miles from Louisburg, on the main stage road leading to Warren- ton. Tuition will be as follows : For spelling, reading, writing and arithmetic, six dollars per session ; English Grammar and Geography, seven dollars; Latin, Greek and the sciences, nine dollars — payable in advance. A session to consist of five months. Board may be had with Win. J. JSTewbern, who lives in about two hundred yards of the institution ; also with Mrs. Sarah Fenner, Peter Foster and Capt. John Perry, for thirty-six dollars per session. Taking into consideration the healthiness and pleasantness of the neighborhood, the low price of tuition and board, and the experience which I have had in the instruction of youth, I flatter myself that I shall receive a liberal share of public patronage. Particular atten- tion will be paid to the morals of those youths confided to my care. Dec. 26, 1827. Thos. G. Stone. — The Star, January S, 1828. MISS BOBBITT'S SCHOOL, 1830. The public are informed that the subscriber will recommence the duties of her school on Monday next, and will be prepared to accom- modate young ladies, as boarders, at the moderate price of fifty dollars per scholastic year of ten months. Tuition for advanced students will 116 Franklin County Schools. be ten dollars per session; for those in the minor branches, seven dol- lars and fifty cents. The course of studies in this Academy will em- brace spelling, reading, writing, arithmetic, grammar, geography, rhetoric, moral philosophy, history and painting; also plain and orna- mental needle work. To the moral deportment of the pupils, as well as to their literary acquirements, particular attention will be paid. For further particulars, reference may be made to those who have attended the different examinations of the students of this institution. In conclusion the subscriber would add, that the academy is situated in a healthy and elevated section of country; nine miles from Louis- burg, Franklin county, on Sims' road. This, added to an experience of three years devoted to the instruction of youth in Virginia, will, it is hoped, secure a share of patronage. Eliza W. Bobbitt. January 1, 1830. — The Star, January llf, 1830. MISS BOBBITT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1831. PRIVATE FEMALE SCHOOL. The Second Session of Miss Eliza W. Bobbitt's School will com- mence on the Fourth of July, at Yarboroughsville, in the county of Franklin, a very healthy and pleasant place, where Board can be had in the neighborhood on good terms. It is presumed that Miss Bobbitt's qualifications are too well known to need any recommendations, as she has been for several years engaged in teaching Females and has given entire satisfaction. Franklin county, June 27. — Raleigh Register, June 30, 1831. HEMDON ACADEMY, 1836. BOARDING SCHOOL. In Franklin County, five miles North-west of Louisburg, the under- signed will open a school on Monday, the 16th of January next. The undersigned designs pursuing a course with his pupils, preparatory to an entrance into our own University, or the practical parts of an Eng- lish Education, as may be preferred. He will be prepared to accommodate a few Boarders, at Seven dol- lars per month ; and the neighbors will accommodate as many as may apply. Few neighborhoods are better suited for such a School. It has all the advantages of health, and good water, and good Society. The people are industrious, moral and intelligent ; and the undersigned feels assured that nothing like dissipation or idleness would be encouraged. A strict discipline will be kept up ; and no young man need offer him- self who is not willing to submit implicitly to all the rules and requisi- tions of the School. Fkanklin County Schools. 117 Tuition, for common English Scholars, $7.50; Mathematical Scholars, $10; Latin, or Greek Scholars, $12.50, per Session — payable in advance. The undersigned promises faithfully, on his part, to do everything in his power for the moral and intellectual improvement of all chil- dren that may be committed to his care. Any person wishing to board with the Subscriber will please make it known to him by letter, as soon as convenient. Dec. 8, 1836. John Y. Hicks. — Raleigh Register, December 13, 1836. HEMDON ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1837. HEMDON ACADEMY. This Institution was advertised at the beginning of the year under the head of 'Boarding School.' The first Session will close on Wed- nesday the 28th of June, and the second commence on the Monday following, 3d of July. The undersigned would be glad to accommodate a few more Boarders at his established prices, viz. $7 per month, everything furnished except lights. The established price for tuition, is, for Latin or Greek, $12.50; for Mathematics, $10, and for all others, $7.50 per Session. No neighborhood is more suitable for such an Institution, than that wherein Hemdon Academy is located. It is about five miles northwest of Louisburg, and is thought to be the most elevated spot in Franklin county. 'Tis a neighborhood of sober, industrious and temperate peo- ple ; and the Subscriber confidently assures the Public that nothing like vice or immorality would be countenanced. The Undersigned being sole proprietor and instructor of the institution, promises on his part, faithfully to do everything in his power for the intellectual and moral improvement of all that may be entrusted to his care. A strict discipline will be kept up among all classes, and no young man will be taken, unless he is willing to submit implicitly to the directions of the Subscriber. Any person wishing to send a scholar to the Subscriber, will please make it known to him by letter. John Y. Hicks. Hemdon Academy, June 1, 1837. — Raleigh Register, June 13, 1837. HEMDON ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1838. HEMDON ACADEMY. The Exercises of this Institution will close on Friday the 8th Decem- ber ensuing, with a public exhibition of the students, and will be re- sumed again on Monday the 15th January, 1838. The undersigned, being Proprietor and Principal Instructor in the Institution, would be glad to accommodate eight or ten boarders at seven dollars a month. 118 Franklin County Schools. TUITION. For common English, (per session,) $7 00 For Mathematics, do 10 00 For Latin or Greek, do 12 00 No student will be taken for less than a session. The institution, though not incorporated, will hereafter be managed as such, a number of gentlemen having consented to act as Trustees. A strict and rigid discipline will be kept up. No large student will be received who is unwilling to submit to all the rules and requisitions of the school. Students boarding with the subscriber in particular will be required to be very orderly in their conduct. They will not be allowed to make a noise about the house, be out of nights or run about on the Sabbath. They will generally be kept at school a part of the day on Saturday, and on Sunday will be required to recite on Bible questions at the Academy. The subscriber would remark, however, that in answering Bible questions, everything bigotted or sectarian will be carefully avoided. There will be a female assistant. Little girls under 14 years of age will therefore be gladly received. Should any be entrusted to the care of the subscriber, every attention will be given to their morals as well as education. Adams' Latin and Valpey's Greek Grammar; Worcester's Geography; Emerson's Arithmetic; Murray's Sequal Reader and Introduction, will be used exclusively. All persons wishing to board with the Subscriber, will please inform him by letter, directed to Louisburg, 1ST. C. John Y. Hicks. Hemdon Academy, near Louisburg, Nov. 25, 1837. — Raleigh Register, December If, 1837. HEMDON EXAMINATION, JUNE, 1838. HEMDON ACADEMY. The Exercises of this Institution will close for the first Session by a Public Examination, to be held on Thursday and Friday, the 14th and 15th of June. Parents and friends are invited to attend. The second Session will commence on Monday, the 25th of June. The Subscriber's house will still be open for Boarders and Students, at the usual price of $7 a month for Board, (Students furnishing their own lights,). . . , Tuition $7.50, $10 and $12 the Session, according to the studies pursued. HEMDON is situated six miles North-West of Louisburg, one mile from the Stage Road. The Subscriber would pre- sent the following advantages of the Institution, to-wit : its healthy and retired situation, a neighborhood of moral and industrious people, and good water. John Y. Hicks. Hemdon, Franklin Co. May 21. Star and Standard, 3 times, e o w. J. Y. H. —Raleigh Register, May 21, 1838. Franklin County Schools. 119 HEMDON ANNOUNCEMENTS FOE 1839. HEMDON ACADEMY. The second Session of this Seminary for the present year, will close on Friday, the 23d inst. The first Session of 1839 will commence on the 14th of January. The Proprietor is prepared to board eight Stu- dents, two occupying one room, fire-place and bed. Everything will be furnished except lights. The charge, including Tuition, will vary from $105 to $115, the scholastic year of ten months. The different branches of an English Education, with the Latin and Greek Languages, will be taught. He has a pair of Globes for the use of Students in Geography, and apparatus to teach surveying practically. Persons wishing to board with the Proprietor, will do well to make it known very soon. Board can be had in respectable houses in the vicinity. John Y. Hicks. Hemdom Academy, near Louisburg, November 16, 1838. Star and Standard 4 times, every other week. — Raleigh Register, November 19, 1838. HEMDON'S BUILDINGS AND TERMS. HEMDON ACADEMY. The first session of this Seminary will close on Friday, the 14th of June, by a Public Examination of the Students. Parents are in- vited to attend. They will be resumed again on Monday, the 1st of July. Encouraged by the support that he has heretofore received, the undersigned has built a large and convenient Academy, near his own Dwelling. His house will again be open for Boarders. Wishing to carry on a Boarding School, to be profitable to himself and beneficial to his Boarders, he will furnish a room, bed, and fire, to every two, furnishing everything except lights. The charge will vary from $47 1 /2 to $52 % the session of five months. Young men wishing a room and bed to themselves can have it, by paying five dollars more. None will be received who are not willing to submit to all the rules and requisi- tions of the school. The subscriber has Globes for the use of Students in Geography, and apparatus to teach Surveying practically. Parker's Exercises in English Composition, also the delivery of Select Speeches kept up during the session. John Y. Hicks, Principal. Hemdon, near Louisburg, Franklin Co. May 25, 1839. — Raleigh Register, June 1, 1839. 120 Fkanklin County Schools. HEMDON ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1840. HEMDON ACADEMY. The Exercises of this Institution will end on Friday, the 28th inst. and will be resumed again on Monday the 6th January, 1840. Tuition $7.50, $10 and $12.50 per Session, according to studies pur- sued. Board, with the Subscriber, $40 per session. Tuition and one- fourth of the board in advance. Board can be obtained also in re- spectable houses in the neighborhood. John Y. Hicks. Franklin County, K C, 'Nov. 20, 1839. — Raleigh Register, November 30, 1839. GRANVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS TVILLIAMSBOROUGH ACADEMY, 1805. EDUCATION. On the 5th day of June, an Academy in Williamsborough, Granville county, will commence its exercises under the direction of Mr. John Hicks, a gentleman of approved scholarship and morals. All the branches of academical education will be taught on the usual terms, board may be obtained in several respectable families on low terms. From the healthiness of the place, and reputation of the teacher, the trustees flatter themselves with a respectable school. April 8th, 1805. Stephen Sneed, Seer. — The Halifax, N. C, Journal, April 8, 1805. TYILLIAMSBOROCGH ACADEMY ODER BIRCH AM) RICE. EDUCATION. On Monday the 16th of October next, I shall open a School at my place near William sborough, Granville county, in which will be taught the English, Latin and Greek Languages, together with such of the Sciences as are commonly studied in American Schools. I have engaged as an Assistant Teacher Mr. Benjamin Rice, of Vir- ginia, a young gentleman of unquestionable morality and of liberal education. Those who may send their children or wards to this School may rely on the greatest exertion of the Teachers to amend the heart as well as enlighten the understanding. James K. Burch. August 28, 1809. — Raleigh Star, August 31, 1809. WILLIAMSBOROCGH FEMALE ACADEMY, 1811. NOTICE. I wish to inform the public, that I have lately purchased the place where I now live, in Williamsborough, of the Rev. James K. Burch, which is a very healthy and private situation. I intend taking ten or twelve young ladies to board with me : more young ladies may be boarded in decent families — my price is seventy dollars for board and tuition. Those who may interest and encourage me in this under- taking, may rest assured of every attention being paid not only to the education, but to the morals and manners of the students — school will commence again on the 1st day of January. Dec. 3, 1810. Charlotte B. Brodie. — The Star, January 31, 1811. (121) 122 Granville County Schools. WILLIAMSBOROUGH FEMALE ACADEMY FOR 1812. WILLIAMSBOROUGH Female Academy & Boarding School, will be continued the ensuing year under the superintendence of Mr. and Mrs. Burton, where Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography and Needle work will be taught. For board and tuition (each finding a pair of sheets, Blankets and Counterpanes) seventy dollars per annum, paid quarterly and in advance. The exercises of the School will commence the 1st of January, and end the 15th of December. The summer vacation from the 22nd of June to the first Monday in July. The pleasant and healthy situation of the place, and the proper dis- tance it is from the most public part of Williamsborough, being nearly half a mile, renders it desirable for the residence of young Ladies who wish to enjoy their health, and sufficient retirement for the prosecution of their studies. The greatest attention will be paid by Mrs. Burton to the young Ladies placed under her care. November 14, 1811. — The Star, November 22, 1811. WILLIAMSBOROUGH ACADEMY FOR 1812. The undersigned Trustees of the Williamsborough Academy inform the public that they have engaged Mr. Joel Strong to take charge of the institution for the ensuing year. They entertain a confident belief that the duties of a Teacher will be satisfactorily performed, and they pledge themselves that the utmost care and attention shall be paid by them to the progress and morals of the students. The school will commence on the first day of January and continue (with the usual vacations) until about the 20th of December. Price of Tuition: Latin and Greek Languages, Geography, English Grammar, Mathematics, &c. sixteen dollars. Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, twelve dollars. „ Stephen Sneed, James Hamilton, William Robards, John Hake, Frank 1ST. W. Burton, Henry Lyne, L. Henderson. Williamsborough, December 17, 1811. — The Star, December 27, 1811. Granville County Schools. 123 WILLIAMSROROUGH ACADEMY EXAMINATION, JUNE, 1812. WILLIAMSBOROUGH ACADEMY. The Students of this Institution were this day examined on their dif- ferent studies before the Trustees of the School, the Parents of the Stu- dents and the citizens of the place and its vicinity. It is with pleasure that the Trustees declare, that the great progress made by the students in their different studies, (to wit:) Spelling, Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Latin, Greek, & Mathematics, evinces their great assiduity, & the high qualifications of their teacher, Mr. L. Holbrooks. They think that they may with truth declare that the School has been ably conducted, the greatest care and attention paid to the studies and morals of the Students and that this infant institu- tion, although it may be equalled by many, is surpassed by none in the State. The exercises of the second Session will commence on the 16th in- stant. Trustees : Robert Burton, Leo. Henderson, Stephen Sneed, William Robards, John Hare, Williamsborough, July 1, 1812. James Hamilton. — The Star, July 11, ^18 12. WILLIAMSBOROUGH ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1813. WILLIAMSBOROUGH ACADEMY. The Trustees have engaged Mr. Wm. Hillman, formerly of Franklin Academy, for the ensuing year. The school will be opened under his superintendance on the first Monday of January next, where the English, Latin and Greek Languages, Writing and Arithmetic, will be taught. The moral character and qualifications of Mr. Hillman, are such as to give every reason to believe that the duties of his station will be faith- fully discharged. The low price of Board and Tuition ; the very healthy and pleasant situation of the place are further inducements to those who wish to place their children in a seminary of this kind. Board may be had for a few students in private houses in Williams- borough. — The Star, December 4, 1812. PROF. ANDREW RHEA IN CHARGE OF ACADEMY. Williamsboro' Academy — The exercises of this Institution will com- mence on the first day of January next, under the superintendance of Andrew Rhea, M.A. the present professor of languages in the University of North Carolina, as principal. There will be taught at this Academy, the Latin and Greek languages, Mathematics, the Elements of Euclid, 124 Granville County Schools. Practical Geometry, Trigonometry, Surveying, Navigation, Mensura- tion of Heights and Distances, Superficies and Solids, Geography, Alge- bra, Natural and Moral Philosophy, English Grammar, Reading, Writ- ing and Arithmetic. — Particular attention will be paid to Composition, Reading and Elocution. The price of tuition, $20, payable half yearly in advance. Extra charges for firewood, attendants and the use of a Library, will be moderate and regulated by the Trustees. Board may be had in the private families of Stephen Sneed, Judge Henderson and William Robards in town, and Dr. Hare and others in the neighbor- hood at $60, payable half yearly in advance. * * * A Eemale teacher wanted. A Lady qualified to take charge of young females, and capable of teaching Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Parsing and Needle Work, may be placed in a comfortable and permanent situation, on making immediate application to Judge Henderson, president of the board of trustees. Williamsborough, Nov. 10, 1814. Sam. Hillman, Secry. — Raleigh Star, January 6, 1815. WILLIAMSBOROUGH UNDER MR. RHEA AND MRS. STITH. WILLIAMSBOROUGH ACADEMY. * * * The trustees have contracted with Mr. Rhea as principal, to superintend and manage the institution for a number of years. * * * The trustees have engaged Mrs. Stith to take charge of the Eemale Department. * * * Mrs. Stith was educated at Salem, a native of North Carolina, of engaging manners, and a mild, placid dis- position. * * * Wm. Robards, Williamsborough, Nov. 20, 1815. Secretary. — Raleigh Star, November 21/., 1815. WILLIAMSBOROUGH ACADEMY EXAMINATION, JUNE, 1815. The Examination of the Students of the Williamsborough Academy, under the management of Andrew Rhea Principal, and John W. Bur- ton Assistant Teacher, commenced on Monday the 5th of June, and con- tinued until Eriday. * * * Wm. Robards, Sec. L. Henderson, President. June 9, 1815. — Raleigh Star, June 23, 1815. ANDREW WILSON PRINCIPAL OF WILLIAMSBOROUGH ACADEMY. WILLIAMSBOROUGH ACADEMY. The Trustees of this Institution take pleasure in announcing to the Public, that they have engaged Mr. Alexander Wilson, late of the Raleigh Academy, as Principal; a gentleman whose qualifications have been tested by a very successful course of teaching in that Institution for the two last years. Granville County Schools. 125 The different branches of Education as established by the Faculty at the University of this State will be adopted in this Institution. The price of Tuition for the Languages and Sciences is $12.50 — Beading, Writing and Arithmetic $8 a Session. Board can be had in the most respectable families at $35 per Session. The Exercises to commence on the 2d Monday of January. The Trustees refer to the annexed Certificate as the best recommen- dation of this Institution to the public patronage. Leonard Henderson, Joseph H. Bryan, William Bobards, Thomas Turner, Bichard Sneed, January 1, 1821. Trustees. Mr. ALEXANDEB WILSON, late of Belfast, Ireland, has been a resident of this city for several years, and during the term of five Ses- sions has acted as first Assistant in the Male Department of the Baleigh Academy. The undersigned, regarding Mr. Wilson as a Scholar and a Gentle- man, do cheerfully certify, that his correct moral deportment — his tal- ent for school discipline & government — his literary attainments, & par- ticular taste for the Latin and Greek Classics, entitles him, in their opinion, to rank among the first Academic instructors of the State. W. M'Fheeters, Princl of R. Academy, J. Gales, Pres't Board of Trustees, Jas. M. Henderson, John Louis Taylor, James F. Taylor, Baleigh, Jan. 1, 1822. A. S. H. Burges. — Raleigh Register, January 11, 1822. TVILLIAMSBOEOLGH PEEPAEES FOE UMVEESITT. WILLIAMSBOBOUGH ACADEMY. The subscriber continues to have charge of this Institution. He pledges himself to make every exertion in his power for the advance- ment of the Young gentlemen intrusted to his care, both in morals and literature. * * * Students may here be prepared for the Freshman or Sophomore Class in the University. * * * Williamsboro, June 7. Alex'r Wilson. — Raleigh Register, June 11, 1821+. 126 Granville County Schools. WILLIAMSBOROUGH ANNOUNCEMENTS FOE 1824. WILLIAMSBOROUGH ACADEMY. THE Exercises of the Institution will be resumed on Monday the 20th inst. The situation is well known as being as healthful as any in the State, and the price of board and tuition are remarkably low. Every attention is paid to the moral and literary improvement of the students. Alex. Wilson, June 6. Principal. — Raleigh Register, June 10, 1825. PLAN OF STUDIES IN WILLIAMSBOROUGH ACADEMY, 1825. WILLIAMSBOROUGH ACADEMY. THE Examination of the Students at this Institution will commence on Thursday, 17th November, and close on the following Saturday. Parents and Guardians are requested to attend. A. Wilson. The department immediately under my own care, will henceforth be divided into four classes, preparatory to the University: First Class. Latin Grammar Historia Sacra Viri Romae Mair's Introduction. Second Class. Caesar's Commentaries Ovid Ed. Expurg. Valpy's G'k. Grammar Latin Prosody. Third Class. Virgil Greek Testament Graeca Minora Roman Antiquities Modern Geography English Grammar. Fourth Class. Sallust Cicero, 7 Orations Graeca Majora Algebra Adams' Ancient Geography & English Grammar. Mythology The time of attendance at the Academy, will be from 9 o'clock until three each day; so that one and a half hours will be occupied in the instruction of each class. Algebra, Arithmetic, English Grammar, and Reading, will be at- tended to on Fridays. I will always have an assistant, well qualified to attend to the Eng- lish Department. Granville County Schools. 127 The price of Tuition will be $15 per session in the Classical Depart- ment, in the English, $8 and $12 1-2 The exercises will be resumed on the first Monday of January, 1826. November 1. Alexander Wilson. — Raleigh Register, November k, 1825. WILLIAMSBOROUGH EXAMINATION, JUNE, 1826. WILLIAMSBOEOUGH ACADEMY. THE Semi-Annual Examination of the Students connected with this Institution, will commence on Monday, 5th of June, and close the even- ing of the following day. — Parents and Guardians are requested to attend. The Exercises will be resumed on Monday, the 26th of June. Granville County, May 21st, 1826. Alexander Wilson. — Raleigh Register, May 26, 1826. MRS. O'BRIEN TAKES CHARGE OF FEMALE ACADEMY, 1826. WILLIAMSBOEOUGH EEMALE ACADEMY. HAYING taken possession of the house recently occupied by Col. Wm. Eobards, it is proposed to open, in this place, a Seminary for the instruction of young ladies, which will be principally under the direc- tion of Mrs. Ann O'Brien. In order to require the patronage that is offered the school as well as from choice, I shall feel it incumbent on me to devote such time as I am not actually engaged in my professional pursuits, to the advancement of the best interests of the institution. Independently of this, competent additional assistance will be procured so soon as it shall be discovered that the number of pupils may require it. The usual branches of female education, useful and ornamental, will be taught. As it is believed, that the most that can be expected by teachers, in the limited time spent by children at school, is to lay the foundation for future attainments, our efforts will be mainly directed that way. Such studies, therefore, as either the present condition of society does not re- quire, or the successful acquisition of which may be rendered imprac- ticable from circumstances, will not be attempted. As a rapid progress of the pupils, in the number and quantity of stud- ies is what we design to avoid, no young lady will be advanced to a class, to which proficiency in her previous classes will not entitle her. Occasional exercises, in the intervals of study, in composition, in reading and commenting on the English Classics, will be resorted to, calculated to inspire a taste for polite Literature. The prices of board and tuition, including spelling, reading, writing, needle-work, grammar, arithmetic, geography, astronomy, mythology, 128 Granville County Schools. chronology, belle-lettres, logic, and moral philosophy, will be $60 per session; music $25; painting and drawing $20. Each young lady will provide herself with a blanket, pair of sheets, counterpane and two towels. The first session will commence the 12th of June. Williamsboro', 1ST. C, May 25, 1826. Spencer O'Brien. —Raleigh Register, May 26, 1826. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF MRS. O'BRIEN, 1827. WILLIAMSBORO' FEMALE ACADEMY. UNDER STANDING from recent applications from a distance, that it is not generaly known that Mrs. O'Brien's School is in operation, we take this method of giving it further publicity. The present Session commenced the 2d Monday of the present month, and will close sometime in June, of which timely notice will be given. Parents and Guardians are apprized, that they will have to pay from the time of entrance only, though it is desirable for many reasons, that they should come in as early as possible. Terms. For Board and Tuition, including every branch, together with the Scientific studies, except Music, Painting and Drawing, $60 per session. Music $25. Painting and Drawing $15. The pupils will be required to board in our family, as much useful information may be imparted in the intervals of study, independently of the care and attention due to their conversation, manners and morals, which are mostly attended to during those hours. Each young lady must be provided with a coverlet, blanket, pair of sheets and two towels. Spencer O'Brien. Williamsboro', Granville co. Jan. 22, 1827. The Edenton Gazette and Richmond Equirer will insert the above 3 times weekly and forward their accounts for payment. — Raleigh Register, February 2, 1827. WILLIAMSBOROUGH EXAMINATION, JUNE, 1828. WILLIAMSBORO' ACADEMY. THE semi-annual Examination of the Students connected with this Institution, will commence on Wednesday the 4th June. Parents and Guardians are requested to attend. The Subscriber has had charge of the Williamsboro' Academy for upwards of six years, during which time, he believes entire satisfaction has been given to all interested. The government of this school is strict, but parental. Constant attention is paid, not only to the general improvement of the Students in useful learning, but also to the forma- tion of correct morals. The Exercises will be resumed on Monday, 23d of June. Two or three additional Students can be accommodated with Granville County Schools. 129 board in the family. — Board can also be obtained in the most respect- able families of the village and neighborhood, on moderate terms. Willianisboro' has always been famed for its healthful situation, and its excellent water. No student has been absent from school more than one day ,on account of sickness for several years. References — Judge Henderson, of the Supreme Court ; Win. Robards, Esq. State Treas- urer; Rev. Dr. McPheeters, Raleigh; Mr. Theo Parker and Mr. S. D. Cotton, Tarboro'. Alexander Wilson. 23d May, 1828. The Tarboro' Free Press and Edenton Gazette will insert the above three times and forward their accounts to the Seminary. —Raleigh Register, May 21, 1828. ITCLLLUISBOROUGH FEMALE ACADEMY FOR 1828. MRS. O'BRIEN'S SCHOOL. THE present Session of this Institution terminates on Friday the 18th June. — The next wull commence on Monday week following. Williamsboro' May 29, 1828. —Raleigh Register, May 30, 1828. WILLIAMSBORO ACADEMY EXAMINATIONS, 1S29. WILLIAMSBORO' ACADEMY. THE semi-annual Examination of the Students connected with this Institution will be held on Wednesday, 3d June. Parents and Guar- dians are requested to attend. The exercises of the School will be resumed on Monday, 22d June. Williamsboro', May 19. A. Wilson, Principal. — Raleigh Register, May 22, 1829. WILLIAMSBORO' ACADEMY. THE Examination of the Students connected with this Institution will be held on Wednesday the 18th of November. Parents and Guar- dians are requested to attend. The Exercises of the Academy will be resumed on the 2d Monday of January, 1830. Alex. Wilson, Principal. Williamsboro' Oct. 29, 1829. — Raleigh Register, November 5, 1829. WILLIAMSBOROUGH FEMALE ACADEMY, 1831. WILLIAMSBORO' FEMALE ACADEMY. Mrs. O'Brien proposes to resume her school at this place on the 4th Monday of the present month. The aid which she will have will be adequate to the calls of the seminary. The subscriber, when not on 9 130 Granville County Schools. his circuit, will feel it his duty, as it shall be his pleasure, to devote his leisure hours to the promotion of the best interests of the pupils, entrusted to our care and protection. Terms — For Board and tuition in the higher branches of polite literature and science, $60 per session of five months. Do. do. for the elementary branches or first rudiments, $50. Music, per session, $25. Spencek O'Brien. Williamsboro, Granville County, January 8, 1831. The Edenton Gazette, Tarboro' Free Press, Roanoke Advocate and Warrenton Reporter, will give the above three insertions in their re- spective papers, and forward their accounts to the above address for payment. — The Star, January 13, 1831. MRS. SMITH EN CHARGE OF WILLIAMSBOROUGH FEMALE ACADEMY. WILLIAMSBOROUGH FEMALE ACADEMY. This Institution will be re-opened for the reception of Boarders and Pupils, on Monday the 12th of January next. The course of Instruction will embrace Orthography, Reading, Arithmetic, Writing, English Grammar, Geography with the use of the Globes, Needle Work, Embroidery, Painting, The Elements of Natural Philosophy & Chemistry, Moral Philosophy, History and the Evidences of the Christian Religion. Mrs. Smith returns her thanks to a heretofore generous public, and hopes from her long experience in the government and instruction of Young Ladies, to merit a con- tinuance of their liberal patronage. Mrs. Mary Smith. Williamsboro', Nov. 27. We attended the Examination of the Young Ladies belonging to the Williamsborough Female Seminary, which took place on the 20th ultimo, according to notice — and with pleasure and gratification wit- nessed the successful mode of training the youthful mind in this Insti- tution. The different classes were rigidly examined, in the presence of a large collection of ladies and gentlemen. They were prompt and explicit in their answers, and evinced a thorough knowledge of their studies. The discipline enforced by Mrs. Smith is strict, but at the same time of the most maternal character, and we can truly say that she has spared neither pains nor expense to secure for her pupils every advantage "likely to facilitate the acquirement of a solid, useful and Granville County Schools. 131 liberal Education. Regarding the locality of this Institution, it is sur- passed by none, and equalled by few, in point of health and good society. Wm. Robards, Rich'd Sneed, Wesley Young, John Bullock, A. A. Burton, A. Sneed, A. E. Henderson, S. E. Sneed, W. F. Henderson, Robt. Henderson, J. L. Henderson, A. H. Christian. — Raleigh Register, December 9, 183J+. WILLIAMSBOROUGH FEMALE ACADEMY, 1838. FEMALE SCHOOL, Granville county. The above Institution will be open for the reception of Pupils, the second Monday in January, under the superintendence of the same Teacher who has taught in my family for eighteen months, and has given entire satisfaction to the Parents and Guardians who have en- trusted their daughters to our care. I feel confident, from the prog- ress of the Pupils in their various studies, that she well deserves the high recommendation given her by Mrs. WILLARD, as being a thor- ough English Scholar, and well qualified to teach Music, French, &c. &c. The situation is in a high and healthy section of the country, being four miles west from Henderson Depot, and ten East from Oxford. Terms, per session (of five months,) for Board, including bedding, washing, candles, &c $45 00 Tuition in the various branches, including Spelling, Reading, Writing, English Grammar, x\rithmetic, Geography, with the use of Globes, Philosophy, Chemistry, Geometry, &c. . . . 10 00 Music, with the use of the Piano 15 00 French 5 00 Parents and Guardians wishing to send their daughters or wards, would do well to make early application. A line addressed to the sub- scriber (Williamsboro) will receive prompt attention. December 13, 1838. Wesley W. Young. — Raleigh Register, December 24, 1838. 132 Granville County Schools. PLEASANT GROVE ACADEMY, 1812. EDUCATION. The subscriber respectfully informs the public that he intends open- ing a SCHOOL at Pleasant Grove, near Bullock's Store; in which will be taught the Latin and Greek Languages, Rhetoric, Moral Philosophy, Geography, English Grammar, Arithmetic, Reading, Writing, &c. Tuition will be Sixteen Dollars annually to be paid quarterly in ad- vance. Boarding may be had at respectable houses for Fifty Dollars. Granville, 4th Dec. 1812. Elijah Graves. — The Star, December 11, 1812. OXFORD ACADEMY, 1813. By Authority of the State of North Carolina. Scheme of the Oxford Academy Lottery. The drawing will commence on the first day of October next, and be finished without delay. Th. B. Littlejohn, William Robards, Willis Lewis, Thomas Hunt, Wm. M. Sneed. Managers. Tickets, at 5 dollars each, for sale at the Minerva Office, Raleigh. March 25. — Raleigh Register, April 2, 1813. OXFORD ACADEMY UNDER THOMAS H. WILIE. The Trustees of Oxford Academy congratulate the citizens of Gran- ville and the public in general, that their exertions to rear and estab- lish a Seminary of Learning have been crowned with success. An elegant two story Building, 50 feet long and 32 wide, is nearly com- plete, and will be ready by the second Monday of January next, at which time the Exercises of this Institution will commence. They have employed as Principal Mr. Thomas H. Wilie, a Gentleman who, by his sobriety, assiduity and long acquaintance with the duties of his profession, has acquired a character equalled by few, and surpassed by no person in this part of the country. This Gentleman has for two years last past superintended the Nutbush Mineral Springs Academy ; he has taught in several other parts of the State. * * * December 1. Wm. M. Sneed, Sec. — Raleigh Register, December 17, 1813. Granville County Schools. 133 OXFORD ACADEMY UNDER WILLIE AND MISS McINTIRE. The exercises of the next Session of the Oxford Academy will com- mence on the 1st Monday of July next. The Male Department of this Institution will continue as heretofore, under the care of Mr. Thos. H. Willie and Mr. J. Smith. The Female Department will be opened under the superintendence of Miss Jane Mclntire, late of the Raleigh Academy. Wm. M. Sneed, Sec. Oxford, June 17, 1814. — Raleigh Register, June 2J/., 181k- OXFORD ACADEMY ODER THOMPSON AND WILLIE. It is with pleasure announced, that the Rev. James W. Thompson is engaged for the ensuing year as Principal. Mr. Thomas H. Willie will continue to have the principal share in the tuition of the Classical Students. If it be necessary, an Assistant will be employed. The Female Department is still confided to Miss Ann C. Mclntyre. Nov. 4th, 1815. William M. Sneed, Secy. — Raleigh Register, November 17, 1815. OXFORD ACADEMY UNDER WILLIE AND SMITH. The exercises of the Institution will commence on the 6th of Janu- ary next, as heretofore. The female department under the care of Miss Annie C. Mclntyre, and the male under that of Mr. Thomas H. Willie as Principal and Mr. John C. Smith, Assistant. Joseph B. Littlejohn, William M. Sneed, Thomas B. Littlejohn, December 3, 1814. William V. Taylor. — Raleigh Register, January 6, 1815. OXFORD ACADEMY TEACHERS IN 1818. The Exercises of the next Session will commence on the third Mon- day of June, under the direction of the present teachers, to wit, Mr. George W. Freeman, Principal, assisted by Mr. Levi McLane, in the Male Department; and Miss Arabella M. Bosworth, assisted by Mr. Lotan G. Watson, in the Female Department. Arrangements are making for the employment of a Teacher of music. * * * April 9. 1ST. M. Taylor, Secy. — Raleigh Register, May 15, 1818. 134 Granville County Schools. OXFORD ACADEMY MUSIC DEPARTMENT, 1819. The Trustees have engaged Mr. J. D. Phmkitt to superintend the Musical Department of this Institution. He will also teach 10 or 12 Students the French Language. * * * June 26. — Raleigh Register, July 2, 1819. OXFORD ACADEMY TEACHERS IN 1819. The next Session will commence on Monday the 22d of June. Miss Griswold will continue to superintend the Female Department, and will he aided by Miss Halcomb, from the Northward, who has taught in our Seminary a small part of the present session, and is well qualified to discharge the duties confided to her. Mr. Bugbee will continue to preside in our Academy, and will be assisted as heretofore by Mr. Paschal in the Male Department. May 10, 1819. —Raleigh Register, May llf., 1819. OXFORD ACADEMY EXAMINATIONS, 1820. THE semi-annual examination of the students of Oxford Academy will commence on Monday the 9th instant, and terminate the Saturday following. All patrons of this institution are respectfully invited to attend. Nathl. M. Taylor, Secy. May 4, 1820. — The Star, May 12, 1820. THE semi-annual examination of the Students of this Academy will commence on Monday the 13th day of November next, and end on the Saturday following. Parents and Guardians are respectfully in- vited to attend. 1ST. M. Taylor, Sec'y. Oxford, October 19, 1820. —The Star, October 21, 1820. OXFORD ACADEMY TEACHERS, 1821. Mr. Ransom Hubbill continues to preside over the Seminary — Miss Griswold superintends the Female Department, and Miss Mitchell has charge of the Department of Music. * * * May 10, 1821. ¥m. M. Sneed, Sec'y. — Raleigh Register, May 18, 1821. Geanville County Schools. 135 OXFORD ACADEMY TEACHERS, 1822. OXFORD ACADEMY. The Exercises of this Institution will re-commence on the 6th day of January next. The Trustees have much pleasure in announcing the employment of Teachers, of the first character and talents. They have at great ex- pense and pains procured Mr. James D. Johnson, of Morristown, New Jersey, as Principal of the Male Department. The Female Department will be under the immediate care of Miss Susan Mitchell, who will be aided by the Rev. Samuel L. Graham. Mr. Johnson has been constantly employed in teaching for the last ten or twelve years, and the Trustees believe there is no man whose natural disposition, education, and experience, more eminently qualify him for that station. The following extract of a letter we trust will be sufficient evidence of the truth of our remarks. "We, the subscribers, composing the Board of Directors of the Morris Academy, in Morristown, New-Jersey, cheerfully give our united testi- mony to the excellency of Mr. James D. Johnson as a Teacher of Youth. Mr. Johnson is a graduate of Yale College, a man of good morals, and a professor of Religion. He is a native of this town, and well known by its inhabitants. For several years he has superintended the Academy in this place, and has proved himself well qualified to manage a Seminary, and to instruct in any department in science. His plan of discipline we consider excellent, and his qualifications to instruct not exceeded by any man of our acquaintance. We do there- fore most cheerfully recommend him as in all respects an excellent Teacher." Wm. A. McDowel, Pres't, Sylvester D. Russell, Lewis Condit, Stevens J. Lewis, Morristown, November 14, 1821. Directors. Mr. Johnson intends settling himself permanently with us as a Teacher. Miss Mitchell is a Lady who has been connected with the Institution for the last two years, and is well qualified to teach the ornamental and other branches which will come under her more imme- diate care. Mr. Graham is a graduate of Washington College, Vir- ginia, and by education, habit and disposition, is every way qualified for an Instructor. Board can be had in almost all of the respectable families in the place, at $35 per session. If talents and experience in the Teachers, a high and healthy situa- tion in a pleasant village, cheapness of Board and Tuition, form any 136 Gkanville County Schools. inducements, and have any claim upon the public, the Trustees natter themselves that this Institution will receive a liberal share of its generous patronage. By order of the Board, Wm. M. Sneed, Secy. Oxford, Nov. 24, 1821. — Raleigh Register, January 11, 1822. OXFORD ACADEMY TEACHERS, 1823. The exercises of this seminary have commenced, the male department under the special charge of Mr. James D. Johnson, principal the last year; the female under the care of Miss Emma Stansbury, daughter of the Rev. A. Stansbury, late of Albany. Jan. 23. Wm. M. Sneed, Secy. —Raleigh Star, January 31, 1823. OXFORD MALE ACADEMY FOR 1824. The Exercises in this Institution will be resumed on the first Mon- day of January next, under the superintendance of Mr. Jas. D. Johnson. * * * Dec. 19. Wm. M. Sneed. — Raleigh Register, December 23, 1823. OXFORD ACADEMY EXAMINATION, 1824. THE Examination of the Students in the Oxford Male Academy, will take place on Friday the 13th of November, next, and will close on the following day. Parents and guardians are respectfully invited to attend. The first session of 1825 will commence on the first Monday in January, under the special care of Mr. James D. Johnson. Oct. 21st, 1824. Wm. M. Sneed, Secy. — Raleigh Register, October 26, 1821f. OXFORD ACADEMY LOTTERY, 1825-27. NORTH-CAROLINA LOTTERY. (For the benefit of the Oxford Academy.) THE First Class of which will be drawn at Raleigh, the 22d of June next, and completed in a few minutes. B. Yates & A. M'Intyee, Managers. Granville County Schools. 137 SCHEME. 1 Prize of $10,000 $10,000 6,000 6,000 4,000 4,000 3,000 3,000 2,000 2,000 1,538 1,538 1,000 6,000 500 3,000 200 1,200 24 3,744 12 3,744 8 3,744 4 31,200 1 U I 1 u a 1 it a 1 u a 1 tt u 6 « a 6 a a 6 a u 156 a a 312 a a 468 a U 7,800 a u 8,760 Prizes . . 15,600 Blanks. $79,170 24,360 Tickets $79,170 This Lottery is formed by the ternary combination and permutation of 30 numbers. Prizes payable 30 days after the drawing, and subject to the usual deduction of 15 per cent. Whole Tickets, $4 00 Half do 2 00 Quarter do 1 00 * * * TICKETS and SHARES, in the above Lottery, for sale at the office of the Catawba Journal, where adventurers are invited to call, and secure a chance for $10,000, at the very low price of $4. — Catawba Journal, May 3, 1825. SSIP An additional supply of TICKETS in the Oxford Academy Lot- tery, has been received. Those who were unable to procure them be- fore, by calling too late, can now obtain them, if early application be made. — Catawba Journal, May 31, 1825. The drawing of the First Class of the Oxford Academy Lottery, authorized by an Act of our last Legislature, took place in this City on Wednesday, under the direction of Managers appointed by Messrs. Yates & M'Intyre, the Proprietors. Thirty numbers were deposited in the wheel, and the four following, which decide the Lottery, were drawn out : 15. 9. 8. 29. One-fourth of the highest prize $10,000 was sold at the Manager's Office in this City, but by whom purchased, is not yet ascertained. — Raleigh Register, June 2Jf, 1825. 138 Granville County Schools. North-Carolina Lottery, (For the benefit of the Oxford Academy), Second Class, To be drawn positively in November next, and completed in a few minutes. B. Yates & A. M'Inryre, Managers. Prize of 1 1 2 2 18 18 18 186 186 1,488 13,950 15,870 Prizes . 26,970 Blanks. SCHEME. $20,000 $20,000 10,000 10,000 5,000 10,000 1,990 3,980 1,000 18,000 500 100 50 25 10 9,000 1,800 9,300 4,650 14,880 5 69,750 $171,360 42,840 Tickets $171,360 This is a Lottery formed by the ternary combination and permuta- tion of 36 numbers. To determine the prizes therein, the 36 numbers will be severally placed in a wheel on the day of the drawing, and five of them be drawn out; and that ticket having on it the 1st, 2d and 3d drawn Nos. in the order in which drawn, will be entitled to the prize of $20,000, and those five other tickets which shall have on them the same N"os. in the following orders, shall be entitled to the prizes affixed to them, respectively, viz : The 1st, 3d and 2d to $10,000. 2d, 1st and 3d to 5,000. 2d, 3d and 1st to 5,000. 3d, 1st and 2d to 1,990. 3d, 2d and 1st to 1,990. The 18 other tickets which shall have on them three of the drawn numbers, and those three the 2d, 3d and 5th, the 2d, 4th and 5th, or the 3d, 4th and 5th, in some one of their several orders of combination or permutation, will each be entitled to a prize of $1,000. Granville County Schools. 139 Those 18 other tickets which shall have on them three of the drawn numbers, and those three, the 1st, 2d and 4th, the 1st, 2d and 5th, or the 1st, 3d and 4th, in some one of their several orders of combina- tion or permutation will each be entitled to a prize of $500. Those 18 other tickets which shall have on them three of the drawn numbers, will each be entitled to a prize of $100. Those 186 tickets which shall have two of the drawn numbers on them, and those two, the 2d and 4th, in either order, will each be entitled to a prize of $50. Those 186 tickets which shall have two of the drawn numbers on them, and those two, the 3d and 4th, in either order, will each be entitled to a prize of $25. All others, being 1,488, having two of the drawn numbers on them, will each be entitled to a prize of $10. And all those 13,950 tickets, having but one of the drawn numbers on them, will each be entitled to a prize of $5. No ticket which shall have drawn a prize of a superior denomination, can be entitled to an inferior prize. Prizes payable 30 days after the drawing, and subject to the usual deduction of 15 per cent. Whole Tickets $5 00 Half do 2 50 Quarter do 1 25 Packages of 12 tickets, embracing the 36 numbers of the Lottery, which must of necessity draw at least $21.25 nett, with so many chances for capitals ; or shares of packages may be had at the same rate, viz : Packages of whole $60 00 Of halves, 30 00 Of Quarters, 15 00 JglT'Orders for TICKETS received at this office. — Catawba Journal, July 26, 1825. NORTH-CAROLINA STATE LOTTERY. First Class. {Authorised by Acts of Congress and the Legislature of North- Carolina.) Eor the benefit of Oxford Academy and "Washington Canal. J. B. Yates & A. McIntyre, Managers. To be drawn on the 15th of March, 1826, at the City of Raleigh. 140 Gkanvllle County Schools. 1 u 1 u 1 u 2 a 18 a 36 u 186 u 372 it 1,302 a 13,950 a 15,870 Prizes . 26,970 Blanks. SCHEME. of $20,000 $20,000 15,000 15,000 10,000 10,000 5,276 5,276 5,000 10,000 1,000 18,000 500 18,000 50 9,300 25 9,300 12 15,624 6 83,700 $214,200 42,840 Tickets. PEICE OF TICKETS. Whole Tickets $6 00 Half do 3 00 Quarter do 1 50 Eighth do 75 Packages of 12 Tickets, embracing the 36 numbers of the Lottery, which must draw at least $25.50 nett, (shares in proportion) with so many chances for capitals, may be had at the following rates : Whole Packages $75 00 Half do 36 00 Quarter do 18 00 Eighth do 9 00 If preferred, certificates of Packages will be furnished at the fol- lowing rates : Whole Packages, $46.50 — Shares in proportion. This is a Lottery formed by the ternary combination and permuta- tion of 36 numbers. Prizes payable 40 days after the drawing and subject to the usual deduction of 15 per cent. Tickets or Shares can be had at the above rates at the Managers' Office, Ealeigh, or their Agent, at the Post-Office, Charlotte. — Catawba Journal, February 28, 1826. The drawing of the Lottery for the benefit of the Oxford Academy and the Washington Canal took place in Raleigh on the 15th instant, when the following numbers, which so decided the fate of all the Tick- ets, were drawn from the wheel, viz. 5, 4, 24, 32, 35. — Catawba Journal, March 28. 1826. Granville County Schools. 141 NORTH & S. CAROLINA LOTTERY, For the benefit of Oxford Academy in North-Carolina, &c. First Class — To he drawn 29th Nov. 1826. J. B. Yates & A. McIntyre, Managers. Scheme. 1 Prize of $12,000 is $12,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 2,500 1,340 6,000 6,000 7,800 7,800 39,000 1 a i ' 6,000 1 a i ' 5,000 1 a i < 4,000 1 u t 1 2,500 1 it i ' 1,340 6 a ( ' 1,000 12 it i < 500 156 a c < 50 780 a t ' 10 ,800 a t ' 5 8,760 Prizes 97,440 15,600 Blanks— 24,360 Tickets. This is a Lottery formed by the ternary permutation of 30 numbers. To determine the prizes therein, the 30 numbers will be publicly placed in a wheel on the day of drawing, and four of them be drawn out ; and that ticket having on it the 1st, 2d and 3d drawn numbers, in the order in which drawn, will be entitled to the prize of $12,000. And those five other Tickets, having on them the same numbers, shall be entitled to the prize affixed to them respectively, viz: The 1st, 3d and 2d to $6,000 The 2d, 1st and 3d to 5,000 The 2d, 3d and 1st to 4,000 The 3d, 1st and 2d to 2,500 The 3d, 2d and 1st to 1,350 The 6 tickets which shall have on them the 1st, 2d and 3d drawn num- bers, in some of their orders, will each be entitled to a prize of $1,000. The 12 tickets which shall have on them any other three of the drawn numbers, in any order of permutation, will each be entitled to a prize of $500. The 156 tickets which shall have two of the drawn numbers on them, and those two the 3d and 4th, will each be entitled to a prize of $50. Those 780 tickets which shall have on them some other two of the drawn numbers, will each be entitled to a prize of $10. 142 Granville County Schools. And those 7,800 tickets, which shall have on them some of the drawn numbers, will each be entitled to a prize of $5. No ticket which shall have drawn a prize of superior denomination shall be entitled to an inferior prize. Prizes payable forty days after the drawing and subject to the usual deduction of 15 per cent. Tickets and Shares can be had in the above scheme at the Manager's Offices. Whole Tickets $5.00 Halves 2.50 Quarters 1.25 2t51r > Tickets and Shares in the above Lottery are for sale at the office of the Catawba Journal. Orders by mail, enclosing the cash, will be promptly attended to. — Catawba Journal, August 1, 1826. DRAWING On the 21st of February, 1827. ONLY 7,980 TICKETS. NORTH CAROLINA LOTTERY, For the benefit of THE OXFORD ACADEMY. Third Class. To be drawn at Raleigh, on Wednesday, the 21st of February next. J. B. Yates & A. McIntyke, Managers. Scheme. 1 Prizes of $7,000 is $ 7,000 1 " " 5,000 " 5,000 1 « " 2,500 " 2,500 1 " " 1,500 " 1,500 1 " « 1,320 " 1,320 1 " " 1,250 " 1,250 108 " " 40 " 4,320 108 " " 20 " 2,160 108 " " 10 " 1,080 2,754 " " 5 " 13,770 3,084 Prizes, ) 7,980 ) $39,900 4,896 Blanks, ) Tickets, ) In this Scheme, composed of 21 Numbers by permutation, producing 7,980 Tickets, and with three drawn ballots, there will be six prizes with Granville County Schools. 143 three of the drawn Numbers on them; 324 with two on; and 2,754 with one only, of the drawn numbers on them. To determine the prizes, the 21 ISTos. from 1 to 21, inclusive, will be placed in a wheel on the day of drawing, and three of them be drawn out, and that ticket having on it, for its permutation numbers, the three numbers drawn from the wheel, in the order in which drawn, will be en- titled to the prize of $7,000. And those five other tickets having the same numbers on them in the following orders, shall be entitled to the prizes affixed to them respect- ively, viz : The 1st, 3d, and 2d, to $5,000 2d, 1st, and 3d, to 2,500 2d, 3d, and 1st, to 1,500 3d, 1st, and 2d, to 1,320 3d, 2d, and 1st, to 1,250 Those 108 tickets, having two of the drawn numbers on them, and those two the second and third in either order, will each be entitled to a prize of $40. Those 108 tickets, having two of the drawn numbers on them, and those two the second and htird in either order, will each be entitled to a prize of $20. All others with two of the drawn numbers on them, being 10S, will each be entitled to a prize of $10. And those 2,754 tickets, having one only of the drawn numbers on them, will be entitled to a prize of $5. No ticket which shall have drawn a prize of a superior denomination can be entitled to an inferior prize. Prizes payable forty days after the drawing, and subject to the usual deduction of fifteen per cent. 35IF 3 Tickets and Shares in the above Lottery for sale at this Office. Present prices of Tickets, $6; Halves $3; Quarters $1.50. — Catawba Journal, January 30, 1827. OXFORD MALE ACADEMY EXAMINATIONS, 1825. THE Examination this day closed. A vacation will take place until the 20th inst., when the exercises will be resumed as heretofore, under the direction of James D. Johnson. "W. M. Sneed, Sec'ry. June 2. The Editors of the Star, Petersburg Intelligencer, and Edenton Gazette, will insert the foregoing for three weeks, and forward their bills. — Raleigh Register, June 10, 1825. THE Examination of the Students in this Institution, will commence on Monday the 14th of November next, and the Report thereof be read on Wednesday the 16th. 144 Granville County Schools. The first Session of 1826 will commence on the 2d Monday in Janu- ary, as heretofore, under the charge of Mr. James D. Johnson. Oct. 16. Wm. M. Sneed, Secy. The Editors of the Star, Western Carolinian, Edenton Gazette and Petersburg Intelligencer, will publish the above and forward their bills to Stephen K. Sneed, Treasurer. — Raleigh Register, November If, 1825. OXFORD MALE ACADEMY FOR 1826. THE Exercises of this school will commence on the second Monday in January next, under the superintendance of Mr. Jas. D. Johnson, the gentleman who has for several years past presided over this Institution with so much ability. Wm. M. Sneed, Sec'y. Oxford, Granville County, 1ST. C, December, 1825. — Raleigh Register, December 16, 1825. OXFORD ACADEMY TEACHERS FOR 1826. OXFOED MALE ACADEMY. THE Exercises of this Institution again open on Monday the 26th of June, under Mr. James D. Johnson, who has had charge of it for several years. Oxford Female Academy commences its Summer Session on the 19th June. The Rev. Joseph Labaree, Principal. June 13. To be published in the Edenton Gazette, Petersburg Intelligencer, and Lynchburg paper, for three weeks, and then send their accts. to the Post- master at Oxford and they will be discharged immediately. — Raleigh Register, June IS, 1826. OXFORD EXAMINATION IN JUNE, 1826. (Communicated. ) OXFORD ACADEMY. The examination of the Students of the Oxford Academy closed on the 9th inst. It is but justice to state, that the high character this Insti- tution has held for several years, is fully sustained by the present In- structors. It affords particular pleasure to be able to say that the Female Department, under the care of Rev. Joseph Labaree, gave highly satisfactory proofs to all present, of the diligence and ability with which it has been conducted during the last session. Very little attention appeared to have been devoted to that kind of preparation for examination which is designed merely for display to captivate the multitude. The young ladies generally, evinced, that their own exer- Granville County Schools. 145 tions had been diligently and judiciously directed by able teachers to the several branches of useful learning suitable to their respective ages and capacities. Their progress and attainments were of course re- spectable and of a profitable kind. The ornamental branches of needle- work, drawing, painting, and music, had not been neglected, and the specimens of skill in each were highly creditable to all concerned. It is believed that Parents may entrust their children to the care of the present instructors with a confidence that their minds, morals, and manners, will receive due attention. A Spectator. — Raleigh Register, June 16, 1826. OXFORD ACADEMY EXAMINATIONS, JUNE, 1827. OXFORD MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMY. THE Friends and Patrons of the above Seminaries are respectfully invited to attend the Examinations; on Monday the 4th of June, the Examination of the Male Academy will commence. Report to be read and honours to be distributed on Wednesday morning, immediately af- ter which the Examination of the Female Academy will commence and close with a Musical exhibition, &c. on Thursday evening. The sum- mer session of the Female Academy will open on the following Mon- day. Rev. Joseph Labaree Principal ; that of the Male Academy un- der James D. Johnson, will commence on Monday the 25th of June. Oxford, N. Carolina, May 5, 1827. A. Burton, Sec. The Petersburg Intelligencer, Edenton Gazette, Warrenton Reporter, Tarborough Free Press and Norfolk Herald, will publish the above ad- vertisement four times and forward their accounts to the Postmaster, Oxford. — Raleigh Register, May 11, 1827. OXFORD ACADEMIES— EXAMINATIONS, 1828. THE Examination of the Oxford Male Academy begins on Monday June 2d, and closes by reading the semi-annual Report on Wednesday morning; immediately after which the Examination of the Female Academy takes place and will be concluded on Thursday evening by an exhibition of Music. All that feel interested are respectfully Invited to attend. The Summer Session of these Academies opens as follows : the Fe- male under the care of Rev. Jos. Labaree on Monday June 16th, and the Male opens on Monday 23d of June, James D. Johnson, Principal as heretofore. Thos. B. Littlejohn, Pres. P. S. The Editors of the Tarboro' Press, Edenton Gazette and Nor- folk Herald will publish the above two weeks, and after an interval of 10 146 Granville County Schools. two weeks, continue for three weeks longer that part relating to the opening of the Session, and forward their accounts to the Oxford Post Master. Oxford, May 10. —Raleigh Register, May 16, 1828. All interested are invited to attend the Examination of the Male Academy on Monday the 10th of November. Report to be read on Wednesday morning; immediately after which the Examination of the Female Academy will commence, and conclude on Thursday evening with an Exhibition of Music. The Winter Session of these Seminaries opens on Monday, 12th Jan. 1829. James D. Johnson, Principal of the Male, and the Rev. Joseph Labaree of the Female Academy, as heretofore. Oxford, Oct. 20, 1828. Tho's B. Littlejohn, Prest. The Tarboro' Press, Edenton Gazette, and Norfolk Herald will pub- lish this three weeks and forward their acts, to the Oxford P. M. — Raleigh Register, October 28, 1828. OXFORD ACADEMIES— EXAMINATION, 1829. The Examination of the Male Students will begin on Monday, June 1st, and close with the semi-annual Report Wednesday morning — imme- diately after which the Examination of the Female Academy takes place, and will conclude with an Exhibition of Music on Thursday even- in. All interested are respectfully solicited to attend. The Summer Session of these Academies opens as follows : The Female under the care of Rev. Joseph Larabee, will open on Monday, June 15th — The Male on Monday, June 22d, James D. Johnson, Prin- cipal. Tho's B. Littlejohn, Prest. Oxford, May 8th, 1829. P. S. The Tarboro' Press, the Edenton Gazette & Norfolk Herald, will publish the above two weeks, and then, after an interval of two weeks, continue for three weeks that part relating to the opening of the session, and forward their accounts as heretofore. — Raleigh Register, May 12, 1829. S. C. LINDSLY PRINCIPAL OF OXFORD ACADEMY, 1880. OXFORD MALE ACADEMY, K C. THE Trustees are gratified in being able to announce to the public, that they have employed Mr. Silas C. Lindsly, as Principal of this In- stitution, for the next year — an experienced Teacher of eminent quali- fications. Mr. Lindsly is a Graduate of Princeton College, N. J., and comes highly recommended by Dr. Archibald Alexander and Dr. Canar- han, President of that College. Under these circumstances, the Board natter themselves that their Academy, under the care of Mr. Lindsly, Granville County Schools. 147 will continue to maintain its high standing as well as to merit and re- ceive a liberal patronage from an enlightened community. The Winter Session will commence on Monday the 11th day of Jan- uary, 1830. — Raleigh Register, January If, 1830. J. H. WILKES PRINCIPAL OXFORD MALE ACADEMY, 1832. The Trustees have engaged Mr. James H. Wilkes to take charge of this Seminary the ensuing year. The Winter Session will commence the Second Monday of January next. The qualifications of Mr. Wilkes are well known, and are highly appreciated by all who are acquainted with them. The course of Studies will be such as will prepare for any of our Colleges. Board in respectable families is cheap, and as Oxford is famed for health, morality and good society, the Trustees feel confident that their Academy will continue to receive as heretofore, a liberal patronage. The terms of Tuition will be for all English branches, $9 per ses- sion of 5 months, and for the Languages $12.50 — payable in advance. Oxford, jSTov. 14, 1832. James M. Wiggins, Secy. — Raleigh Register, Friday, November 23, 1832. A. HART PRINCIPAL OXFORD MALE ACADEMY, 1838. THE prominent advantages of this Institution, render it peculiarly deserving the notice of Parents and Guardians. Oxford is surpassed by no village in the South in its healthfulness, pleasant location, good society, and freedom from dissipation. The Principal, Mr. A. HART, is a gentleman of considerable attain- ments in classical and scientific knowledge, acquired in England, Italy and Erance. He is not only well versed in the Greek and Latin Clas- sics, but familiar with Modern Languages and all the numerous branches of Physical, Mathematical, Moral and Intellectual Science. In training the Students to respect their Teachers, their companions and themselves, strict regard will be had to inculcate virtuous princi- ples, honorable feelings and gentlemanly conduct. The government will be parental rather than severe ; and the Students' minds directed to habits of industry, accurate observation and deep enquiry. Mr. T. HIGGINS, a graduate of an European College, and an excel- lent classical scholar, is engaged for the ensuing year to instruct the junior classes. Classical Students will be prepared to enter the Freshman or Sopho- more class, agreeably to the course of studies prescribed by the Univer- sity of the State. Terms, Classical Students $15.00, English, from $6.00 to $15.00 per session. French, ) , , ( $ 7.50) „ . , >3 les. a week, < , nn ^Per Ses. Extra. Spanish, ) ( 10.00 ) 148 Granville County Schools. The Tuition fees are required in advance; and the amount of half a session will be the smallest charge. The first session of 1838 will begin on the 22d of January, and the Examination will be on Monday and Tuesday the 18th and 19th of June. By Order of the Trustees. Oxford, N. C., Dec. 1, 1837. Col. James Nuttal is willing to receive a select number of Students, to be under the immediate care of the Principal, who will reside with them. Terms eight dollars per month in advance. Board can also be had in other respectable families for from $8 to $10 per month. — Raleigh Register, January 1, 1838. OXFORD ACADEMY UNDER D. F. ROBERTSON, 1838. The Trustees of this Institution feel much pleasure in informing the public that they have (through the agency of "The American Asso- ciation for the supply of Teachers," established in the city of Phila- delphia,) engaged the services of Mr. David F. Robertson, as Superin- tendent of the Male Department; and that he is now engaged in per- forming the duties of that station. Mr. Robertson comes commended to their confidence in a very sat- isfactory manner, "for moral and literary character, and for talents that will recommend him as an accomplished Instructor." He has up- wards of four years' experience in teaching; and has been connected, as an Instructor, with two very popular institutions in N~ew York. With respect to Mr. R's past success and popularity as a Teacher, we here publish the following certificate, given to him by the Trustees of the Albany Academy, Albany, ISTew York, viz : "Mr. D. F. Robertson, the bearer of this, has been tutor in the Al- bany Academy for the last sixteen months. He was appointed to that place on the strength of recommendations from his native country (Scotland:) from individuals in Virginia, where he had been a private teacher; and from the other Academy in this city (Albany.) Mr. Rob- ertson has proved himself able and faithful in his duties, assiduous and kind to the youth under his care, and we believe he will merit the con- fidence and approbation of his future patrons. His moral character is unimpeachable, and he leaves the Albany Academy, of which we are Trustees, on his own resignation, having obtained what he considers a preferable situation. (Signed) Gideon Hawley, J. R. Campbell, D. R. Beck, Albany, April, 1838. Fos. B. Spkague. The Trustees feel pleasure in offering to parents and guardians, the benefits of their Institution, under the superintendence of a gentleman thus qualified. Granville County Schools. 149 The prices of tuition remain as heretofore; and board can be obtained in respectable families at the common prices. By order of the Board, Tho. B. Littlejohn, Pres't. James M. Wiggins, Sect'y. July 26, 1838. — Raleigh Register, July 30, 1838. OXFORD ACADEMY TEACHERS, 1889. The Exercises of this Institution closed on the 7th December, and will be resumed on Wednesday, the 4th January. The Trustees would state, in reference to Mr. D. F. Robertson, the Principal of the Academy, that he was first appointed to his present station by the Association for the Supply of Teachers in Philadelphia ; that the appropriate testimonials were from highly creditable and well known individuals in the State of jSTew York, Scotland and Philadel- phia; that his residence here during the last five months affords satis- factory evidence that his abilities were not overrated in these testi- monials; and that they believe his moral and intellectual attainments distinguish him as an able Instructor and Disciplinarian. The Committee of Visitation report that they were particularly pleased to witness the strict ORDER that pervades the various classes, the minuteness and accuracy of the System of Instruction adopted, and the correct and dignified deportment of even the smaller boys. Mr. Robertson acknowledges no system of Morals, or of Academical Gov- ernment, that is not founded on the plain teaching of Scripture, as commonly understood by all good men ; and the serious perusal of the Bible forms a part of the daily exercises of the Academy. The Trustees confidently offer to the public the benefits of an Eligible School. The prices of tuition are the same as heretofore; and Board can be obtained in respectable families on reasonable terms. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes have been employed in the Female Depart- ment both of whom have had considerable experience, and bring with them testimonials of a flattering character from gentlemen of high standing in Virginia, where they have been principally engaged in teaching. The Exercises of the School will commence on the 15th of January. Persons patronizing this School, can either board with the Prin- cipal, or with families in the village. By order of the Board, Thos. B. Littlejohn, Pres't. James Wiggins, Sec'y. Dec. 12th, 1838. — Raleigh Register, December 2Jf, 1838. FALL TERM OXFORD ACADEMY, 1839. This Institution (incorporated in the year 1811) occupies an eligible and spacious edifice, and is situated in a village proverbial for the good health of the inhabitants. The last Session closed, bv a Public Exam- 150 Granville County Schools. ination, on the 21st inst. The next Session will commence on the first Monday in July, under the superintendence of Dr. D. F. Robertson, who has had charge of the Academy during the past year. The moral and Literary character of the Principal, his experience and success as an Instructor of youth, and the accurate proficiency in Classical and English studies, manifested by the Students at the late Examina- tion, do, in our opinion, commend this Institution to the confidence of the Public. By order of the Board, Thos. B. Littlejohn, Pres't. Jas. M. Wiggins, Secy. Oxford, June, 1839. — Raleigh Register, July 13, 1839. THOMAS H. WILLIE AGAIN PRINCIPAL. OXFORD MALE ACADEMY. The exercises of this Institution will commence the ensuing year on the first Monday in January, under the care of Mr. Thomas H. Willie. The prices of tuition will be, for 1st class (beginners) $7.50 ; 2nd Do including Reading, Writing and Arithmetick, $10.00 ; 3rd Do. the former including English Grammar and Geography $12.50; 4th Do. Latin and Greek Languages, Sciences etc. $15.00 per session of five months, and 75 cents contingent expenses. Board in respectable families at $8 per month. The character and qualifications of Mr. Willie, his experience as a teacher, the healthy and pleasant location of Oxford, the moral and intellectual character of the village and its vicinity, it is believed, will ensure to this Institution a liberal share of public patronage. Thos. B. Littlejohn, Presdt. Oxford, Nov. 26th, 1839. J. M. Wiggins, Secy. — The Raleigh Star, December 11, 1839. OXFORD FEMALE SEMINARY, 1822. WARRENTON FEMALE ACADEMY. Removal. JOSEPH ANDREWS & THOMAS P. JONES, Principals of the above Academy, having disposed of their interest in the Premises now occupied by them, will, immediately after the close of the present Ses- sion, remove to the healthy and pleasant village of Williamsborough, in Granville County, 18 miles west from Warrenton. The School will open on the second Monday in January, 1823. The same course of studies heretofore pursued, will be continued under all the same teach- ers, (they being members of the family.) The Pupils are instructed, not only in the rudiments of knowledge, but also in the highest branches of science ever taught in Female Seminaries, including Grammar and Parsing, Belles Lettres, Geography, Chemistry, Botany, Natural Phil- GkANVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS. 151 osophy, Astronomy, &c. The Principals possess a better philosophical apparatus than most of our colleges; and lectures are delivered on the different subjects, accompanied with experiments. Board and Tuition in all the above branches, $50 per Session. Music, Drawing and Paint- ing, and the Latin and Greek Languages are also taught and are charged as follows : Music 30 dollars, Drawing and Painting 20 dol- lars, and the Languages 10 dollars per Session. The amount for Board and Tuition is payable in advance, and each lady is to furnish herself with a coverlid, a pair of sheets, blankets and towels. New Pupils pay only from the part of the Session in which they are admitted. There are eight competent teachers, whose time is devoted to the business of this Institution. Warrenton, Oct. 29, 1822. — Raleigh Register, November 1, 1822. [This school was conducted at Williamsborough for one Year and then moved to Oxford. — C. L. C] JONES AND ANDREWS MOVE TO OXFORD. ANDREWS & JONES' NORTH CAROLINA FEMALE ACADEMY. This Institution, which, during the present year has been located in Williamsborough, will open in Oxford, on the first Monday in Febru- ary next. The principals have been induced to a change of residence, with a view to a permanent establishment where the premises will com- fortably accommodate their pupils; and they have altered the time of commencing the scholastic Year, for the convenience and at the general request of their patrons. The pupils are instructed in Needle-work, Reading, Writing, Arith- metic, Grammar and Parsing, Geography, Mythology, History, Belles Lettres, Natural Philosophy, Chymistry, Botany and Astronomy. The terms for board, washing and tuition, in all the above branches are Sixty Dollars per session payable in advance. Music, vocal and in- strumental, Thirty Dollars per session. Drawing and Painting, Twenty Dollars per session. Dancing is also taught by a competent master. * * * The system of education is in all the departments radical: by the aid of an excellent apparatus, the truths of Natural Philosophy, Chymistry and Astronomy, are experimentally illustrated, and are thus rendered objects of sense. There are six teachers constantly en- gaged; three excellent Piano Fortes are employed in the musical de- partment, and the models for Drawing and Painting, are numerous and good. No expenditures are allowed, but such as are authorized by parents or guardians; and the principals are determined strictly to inforce the 152 Granville County Schools. rule prohibiting finery in dress; in summer, coloured cotton dresses, and in winter, worked stuffs, will be worn by all the young ladies. Joseph Andrews, Thomas P. Jones, Oxford, Granville co. Dec. 1823. Principals. — Raleigh Register, December 12, 1823. OXFORD FEMALE SEMINARY EXAMINATION, JUNE, 1824. EXAMINATION. NORTH-CAROLINA FEMALE ACADEMY. ANDREWS & JONES inform the friends of this Institution, that the semi-annual Examination of their Pupils will commence on Wed- nesday the 30th of June, and close on the 2d of July. GOLD MEDALS will be presented to those young ladies who have completed their studies. The Fall Session will commence on the 5th of July, there being no summer vacation. About twenty new pupils can be admitted. Board and Tuition sixty dollars per session ; Music, Drawing, and Dancing, if taught, are charged extra. Oxford, June 6. — Raleigh Register, June 15, 182Jf. JONES AND ANDREWS RETURN TO PHILADELPHIA, 1825. We learn that in consequence of the determination of Messrs. Andrews and Jones to leave the North-Carolina Female Academy, Mr. Jos. B. Warne, who has for seven years past been a tutor in that in- stitution, intends to commence a school upon the plan of that cele- brated establishment, which will go into operation at the beginning of next year. In this undertaking, he is to be assisted by his son-in-law Mr. Baker, and three other competent teachers, members of their family, includ- ing Miss Emma Baker who is now assistant Music Teacher in the Academy at Oxford. Mr. Warne and Miss Baker are the only two of the teachers, concerned in the present establishment who do not leave the Southern States, at the end of the year. They are now seeking an eligible situation in which to locate themselves, and when that is decided on, the plan, terms, &c, will be made known. — Raleigh Register, August 16, 1825. SELECT FEMALE SEMINARY, IN PHILADELPHIA. Mr. & Mrs. Andrews, and Dr. & Mrs. Jones, now of the North- Carolina Female Academy, are about to return to Philadelphia, where they propose to receive twelve pupils only, to board and educate. The Granville County Schools. 153 course of instruction will embrace all the branches of English Litera- ture and Science, ever taught in Female Seminaries, together with the French Language, Music, Drawing and Lancing. In every Depart- ment, the most competent teachers will be employed. On Natural History, Botany, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry & Astronomy, the pupils will attend regular courses of lectures, accompanied by experi- mental demonstrations. Children will take their meals with the family, be its constant asso- ciates, and will be regarded with parental anxiety and tenderness : they will alternately visit with the members of the family, and every means calculated to cultivate the understanding and polish the manners will be carefully pursued. Books, Music, Instruments, and every other article necessary for the instruction and comfort of the pupils (wearing apparel excepted) will be supplied by the principals, and the whole included in one general charge of $450 for the scholastic year, so that parents and guardians will know the exact amount to be paid. When the smallness of the number of pupils, the talents employed, and the advantages offered are considered, the terms will not appear high. It is intended to open the Seminary on the 1st of April, 1826. Persons wishing for further information, respecting the plan, may obtain it, together with the most satisfactory references, as regards the standing, character and abilities of the principals, by addressing a letter (post paid) to Andrews and Jones, Oxford, 1ST. C. An early application is desired. Oxford, Sept. 1, 1825. — Raleigh Register, September 2, 1825. We have received the Prospectus of a new paper to be printed weekly, at Philadelphia, under the title of the "Franklin Journal and Mechanic's Magazine." It is to be under the patronage of the Frank- lin Institute of Pennsylvania, and is to be edited by Dr. Thos. P. Jones, at present one of the Principals in the Oxford Female Academy, and who is appointed Professor of Mechanics in the Institute. The object of this publication will be to diffuse information on every subject con- nected with the useful arts, but is particularly intended for the benefit of those engaged in Mechanical pursuits. Our acquaintance with the Editor, warrants us in recommending his proposed Journal to the patronage of the public, confident that his abilities and resources are such as will render it interesting and valuable. Subscriptions received at this office. Terms, $3.50 a year, paid in advance. We take pleasure in stating that Dr. Thomas P. Jones of Philadel- phia, late of Oxford, in this State, is appointed by the Secretary of State to succeed Dr. Thornton, as Superintendent of the Patent Office, at Washington. The Franklin Journal, which has given so much celeb- rity to Dr. Jones as its Editor, will be continued, it is presumed, by 154 Gkanville County Schools. him. His acquirements in practical science and chemistry, and his great knowledge of Mechanics, has procured him the most honorable distinction in the estimation of scientific and literary men. — Raleigh Register, April 25, 1828. Dr. Thomas P. Jones, formerly of Granville County, in this State, and late a Professor of the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, is ap- pointed Professor of Chemistry in the Medical Department of the Columbian College. This appointment will not interfere with his duties as Superintendent of the Patent Office. — Raleigh Register, June 3, 1828. JOSEPH LABARRE SUCCEEDS JONES AND ANDREWS, 1826. EXAMINATION. NORTH-CAROLINA FEMALE ACADEMY. THE Examination of the pupils in this Institution, will commence on Monday the 28th of November, and continue for three days, when Gold Medals will be publicly presented to several young ladies. The exercises of the Academy will be resumed on the 2d Monday in January, under the care of the Rev. Joseph Labarre, from New York, who has engaged able assistants, and is determined to preserve the reputation of the establishment. Oxford, October, 1825. — Raleigh Register, November 1, 1825. LAST EXAMINATION AT JONES AND ANDREWS' SCHOOL. EXAMINATION AND BALL. THE subscriber returns thanks to his friends and the public for the very liberal patronage heretofore extended to his house of PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT; and he takes this method thus publicly to in- form them, that the examination of the pupils of Messrs. Andrews and Jones will take place on the 28 th of November next, and that on the 29th, he will furnish a Ball to the Visitors. As this will be the last exhibition those gentlemen will have in this State, it is expected that the company will be numerous and fashionable. Oct. 15, 1825. David Mitchell. — Raleigh Register, November 8, 1825. OXFORD FEMALE SEMINARY TEACHERS FOR 1826. NORTH CAROLINA FEMALE ACADEMY. THIS Institution, which for several years past, has been conducted by Messrs Andrews and Jones, will in future be superintended by Revd. Joseph Labaree, assisted by Revd. Thomas Skelton and wife, from Massachusetts, Miss Hannah Kennedy, who for several years Granville County Schools. 155 past has taught Painting and Drawing, in the school of Messrs. Andrews and Jones, and three other able and experienced teachers. The plan of instruction in the institution, 'will be the same as that heretofore pursued. Except when parents or guardians have near relatives in town, the pupils will board with the principal, will take their rneals at the same table with his family, and in all respects be treated as his own children. Board and tuition, in all the branches of English study, and needle- work, will be charged at only sixty dollars per session. Music at thirty, Painting and Drawing at twenty. The foreign and dead lan- guages, if required, will be taught by competent instructors. The school will be a cheap one. The principal is determined that there shall be no cause of complaint in future of extra and unexpected charges. JNTo charges will be allowed except such as are particularly required by the parent or guardian. The government of the school will be strictly parental — the government of kindness and of reason. The principal will feel himself responsible for the morals and man- ners of his pupils, and while everything sectarian on the subject of religion will wholly be avoided, he will do all in his power to give them genteel manners, and to imbue their minds with those moral truths, which elevate the views, ennoble the feelings, and give some just notions of the real dignity of our nature. The first session will commence on the 2d Monday of January next. Each pupil will be required to furnish her own sheets, blankets and counterpane. — Raleigh Register, December 16, 1825. EXAMINATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, 1S28. THE Summer Examination of the Oxford Female Academy, will commence on Wednesday the 7th of June next. Parents and Guar- dians, and those friendly to Female Education, are invited to attend. The Second Session of the Institution will commence on the 19th of June. Joseph Labarre, Oxford, May 23d, 1826. Principal. —Raleigh Register, May 26, 1826. THE Fall examination of this Institution will commence on "Wednesday the 8th of November next, and close on the Friday evening following. The first session of the next year will commence on the 2nd Monday of January. The very liberal patronage which has been given to the Seminary the past year has encouraged the Principal to increase the number of Teachers, and to make some important additions to the course of studies heretofore pursued. He has engaged a Gentle- man and Lady for the ensuing year, who have had a long and success- ful experience in teaching in some of the first Academies in our Country. 156 Granville County Schools. A Cabinet of Minerals, a Chymical and Philosophical Apparatus will be added before the commencement of the next session, and every recitation in Chymistry, Natural Philosophy, Astronomy and Miner- alogy will be accompanied with a Lecture, and the principles in those Sciences illustrated by appropriate experiments. Particular attention will be paid to plain and ornamental penman- ship, to the projection and drawing of Maps, and to plain and orna- mental Needle-work. A stated Lecture will be given to the two higher classes, on Moral Philosophy, able and experienced instructors will be engaged in the departments of Music, Drawing and Painting. The Seminary is well furnished with Maps, Globes, &c. No alteration to be made in the price of board and tuition. Oxford, Sept. 21st, 1826. Joseph Labaree. — Raleigh Register, September 26, 1826. COURSE OF STUDY OXFORD FEMALE SEMINARY, 1827. OXFORD FEMALE ACADEMY. SEVERAL Gentlemen from a distance, having requested informa- tion respecting the course of Studies pursued in this Institution, the manner of teaching, price of board, tuition, &c. we embrace the present opportunity of making a public statement on those subjects. The following branches are taught, .viz. Reading, Spelling, Plain and Ornamental Penmanship, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geogra- phy with the use of the Globes, Projecting and Drawing Maps, Biog- raphy, Belles Lettres, Grecian, Roman and Jewish Antiquities, Botany, Mineralogy, Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Philosophy of the Mind, and Plain and Ornamental Needle- work. The price of Board and Tuition in the above Branches, is $60 per session of 5 months. Music thirty — Painting and Drawing twenty — Latin Language ten — Erench ten dollars. With regard to the manner of Teaching, the Instructors keep one object constantly in view, viz. to bring the understanding into exer- cise without burdening the memory. We do not think we have accom- plished great things, simply because we can persuade a child to repeat a long lesson from the book. It is our object to fix the attention on particular facts and to get the pupil to understand the nature of those facts; and this not only in the higher branches, but in the first ele- ments. In simple Arithmetic and English Grammar, we commence in this way; and by this method, we gain not only much more rapid progress in the first stages, but what in our opinion is of vastly greater importance, we get the pupil, almost without exception, to be fond of the study in which she is engaged. Study is then not an odious task, but a delightful employment. Nothing is more pleasing to youth than to discover the strength of their own powers of understanding. This discovery we endeavor to get them to make, and when this is accom- plished we have no fears, but corresponding efforts will be made to Granville County Schools. 157 bring these powers into exercise. Since the commencement of the Session, we have received a Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus; and now, each recitation in Chemistry, Philosophy and Astronomy, is accompanied with a Lecture and Experiments illustrating the princi- ples of these sciences. A close and parental watchfulness is exercised over the young ladies who board with the Principal, and while every necessary indulgence for exercise and recreation will be allowed them, nothing inconsistent with strict decorum <& genteel manners will be permitted. The local situation of this Institution is peculiarly propitious. The healthfulness of the place is extraordinary. ISTot an instance of serious illness has ever been known among the pupils, since a boarding school had been established here; and since the commencement of the last summer session, they have enjoyed uninterrupted health. The moral character of the society of Oxford and the vicinity, needs not our com- mendation ; and what we consider equally favorable for the institution is, that a lively interest is manifested for its prosperity, and our first families pay every attention to the young ladies from abroad, consist- ent with the attainment of the object for which they were sent here by their Parents and Guardians. The Principal has four Assistants, three ladies and one gentleman, all constantly engaged — and we take this opportunity of assuring the public, that no exertions or expense within their power shall be wanting to make the Institution what it ought to be. Joseph Labaree. Oxford, March 17. — Raleigh Register, March 23, 1827. JOSEPH LABAREE MOTES TO OHIO, 1829. On the 19th of November, the Rev. J. Labaree, was released from the Pastoral charge of the Church of Oxford, and dismissed, at his request, and recommended to the Presbytery of Columbus, Ohio. The Church of Oxford is now vacant. — Raleigh Register, January 11+, 1830. E. HOLLISTER, PRINCIPAL OF OXFORD FE3IALE SEMINARY, 1830. SOUTHERN FEMALE CLASSICAL SEMINARY. MR. & MRS. HOLLISTER have removed their Seminary for Young Ladies to Oxford, N. C. and, have engaged the assistance of Miss E. Humphreys, in the Department of Music. Of the qualifications of Miss Humphreys, the public need no better proof than the high repu- tation which she has maintained during the two last years as a Teacher of Music in Oxford, and the fact that previous to her coming to this place she was the principal Teacher of Music in the celebrated Mora- vian School at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This Seminary, which has been in operation in Mecklenburg, Va. for two years past, has received unequivocal proofs of the approbation 158 Granville County Schools. of an enlightened public. The plans employed for promoting habits of diligence and correct deportment, are, for the most part original, and very powerful in their influence. The next Session will commence on Monday the 11th of January next. For further particulars, enquiries may be addressed to Rev. E. Hollister, Oxford, N". C. Dec. 1829. — Raleigh Register, December 21, 1829. EXAMINATION, JUNE, 1830. SOUTHERN FEMALE CLASSICAL SEMINARY, OXFORD, N. C. The Semi-annual Examination at this Seminary will take place on the 9th and 10th of June. On the evening of the 10th, there will be a Musical Entertainment; at the close of which the reports of recita- tions, &c. will be read, and honours and premiums awarded. The next Session will commence on Wednesday, the 16th of June. May 20, 1830. E. Hollistek. — The Star, May 27, 1830. HOLLISTER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS FOE 1831. SOUTHERN FEMALE CLASSICAL SEMINARY, Oxford, N. C. The next session will commence on Monday the 10th of January next. The School will continue to be conducted by Mr. & Mrs. Hollis- ter, to be assisted by a young lady well qualified for the business and acquainted with their plan of instruction. Miss Huntley, whose supe- rior qualifications are well known, will continue to instruct in Music. She will bring with her on her return from Philadelphia, an additional Piano, so that the pupils in Music will have the use of two good Pianos. The course of instruction is more extensive than in most female academies, calculated to improve the judgment and the reasoning pow- ers, as well as the memory of the pupils, and adapted to their moral as well as intellectual nature. The pupils who reside with the instructors, are under a parental care, and have the advantage of a genteel and intelligent society in a circle where their moral feelings as well as manners may be improved. The terms for board and tuition in the branches comprised in the course of study, are $55 per session ; Music $25 ; Drawing and Paint- ing $10 ; French or Latin $10, payable in advance. No other extra charges are made. Books and stationary are furnished, if desired, at the New York prices. Scholars are received at any time, and charged only from the time of their entrance. Application for admission of scholars may be made to the Rev. E. H. Hollister, Oxford, N. C. Dec. 14, 1830. — Star and North Carolina Gazette, Thursday, December 30, 1830. Granville County Schools. 159 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND TEACHEES FOR 1832. SOUTHERN" FEMALE CLASSICAL SEMINARY, Oxford, N. C. The next session will commence on Monday the 9th of January. The school will continue to be conducted by Mr. & Mrs. Hollister, assisted by Miss A. M. Norment. Music will continue to be taught by Miss Humphreys. TERMS. — Board and tuition, 55 dollars per session ; lessons on the piano, $25 ; drawing and painting, $10 ; languages, $10 — payable in advance. No other extra charges are made. Application for admis- sion of scholars may be made to Rev. E. Hollister, Oxford. For in- formation respecting the school, the public are referred to the follow- ing gentlemen : Geist. Jos. H. Bryan-, Oxford, Rev. Dr. McBheeters, Raleigh, Rev. D. Gould, Statesville, Dr. S. Graham, Duplin, R. Washington, Esq. Waynesborough, November 1831. Wm. B. Wright, Esq. Fayetteville. — The Star, December 9, 1831. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1833. SOUTHERN FEMALE CLASSICAL SEMINARY, Oxford, N. C. This Seminary is designed as a High School, affording all the ad- vantages of such Schools at the North, and at a moderate expense. It is furnished with a Philosophical and Chemical Apparatus, a Col- lection of Minerals and a Botanical Collection. The Languages and Ornamental Branches are taught when desired. The School is still under the direction of Mr. & Mrs. Hollister, who expect to obtain from the North a Teacher of Music of the highest qualifications. There are ample accommodations for boarders with the Teachers, who occupy the spacious boarding-house adjoining the Academy. Young Ladies com- mitted to them, enjoy the advantages of good society, and are under a parental care as to health, manners and morals. The next Session will commence on Monday, January 14. Dec. 12. — Raleigh Register, December llf, 1832. JESSE RANKIN, PRINCIPAL OF OXFORD FEMALE SEMINARY, 1835. SOUTHERN FEMALE CLASSICAL SEMINARY, Oxford, N. C. THE EXERCISES of this Institution will be commenced on the Second Monday of January, under the direction of the Subscriber, assisted by his wife, and other competent persons as their aid may 160 Granville County Schools. become necessary. The Subscriber proposes to conduct the School on the same general plan pursued by his predecessor, under whom it has become so extensively and so favorably known. The prices will be continued, in all respects, as heretofore. The School is furnished with Globes, Maps and Pianos, a collection of Geological Specimens, and a Chemical Apparatus. The health of the place, the moral and literary character of the society, and the cheapness of board and tuition, present inducements of no small importance to parents wishing to place their daughters in a Boarding School. A number of Young Ladies can be accommodated with boarding in the family of the Subscriber, where a parental care will be extended to them. We are so extensively known, and Mrs. Rankin, especially, in the character of a Teacher, that special reference is deemed un- necessary. MRS. O'BRIEIST, who has so satisfactorily taught Music, will be continued in that Department. Jesse Rankin. Nov. 20. — Raleigh Register, Tuesday, December 2, 183Jf. OXFORD FEMALE SEMINARY HAS NO PRINCIPAL, 1838. OXFORD FEMALE ACADEMY. The Trustees of this Institution wish to procure the services of a competent Teacher for the ensuing year. Heretofore, the School has been well sustained — and to persons wishing a permanent situation, but few places offer as many advantages. Oxford is a handsome Village, and has always been remarkable for health. The buildings attached to the Academy consist of the Principal's house, and all neces- sary out houses for the accommodation of a large family. As heretofore, the undertaker will be inquired to rent the Principal's house, and to take the School upon his own responsibility. Letters upon the subject, "POST PAID," addressed to THO. B. LITTLEJOHN, Esq. President of the Board, will be promptly attended to. James M. Wiggins, Secy. Oxford, K C. Oct. 1838. The National Intelligencer will publish the above, twice a week, for four weeks, and forward their account to Tho. H. Willie, Treas- urer, for payment. J. M. W. — Raleigh Register, October 8, 1888. A. G. HUGHES PRINCIPAL OF OXFORD FEMALE SEMINARY, 1839, OXFORD FEMALE ACADEMY. Instruction will be given in all the branches taught in the best Female Schools in the country. The recitations will be accompanied with suitable explanations and illustrations from the Teachers; so as to give the Scholars a thorough and practical knowledge of their studies. Granville County Schools. 161 The government of the School will be strictly parental, uniting affection with firmness and efficiency. The unreserved confidence of the Scholars will be encouraged, and a deep interest felt in their wel- fare. Such attention will be paid to young ladies from abroad, as will render their connection with the School agreeable and satisfactory. The Music room is well furnished with Pianos, and it is designed soon to have a Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus, suited to all the purposes of the School, and every exertion will be made to render this what a good Female School should be. Dr. JAMES YOUXG, in whose family the Principals reside, has charge of the Boarding Establishment. Terms per session of 5 months : Board from $40 to 45 00 Rudiments of English Education 7 50 Reading, Writing, Elements of Geography, and Arithmetic. . 10 00 English Grammar, History, Philosophy, Chemistry, Botany, Mineralogy, Geology, Languages, &c 12 50 Music 20 00 Contingencies 75 The next Session will commence July 1st. Anderson G. Hughes, Anne E. Hughes, Principals. "The exercises of the first session of the Oxford Female Academy for the year 1839 closed by a Public Examination on the 14th inst. The Trustees in attendance take much pleasure in offering their testi- mony as to the satisfactory manner in which the duties of the School have been performed during the first Session. Mr. & Mrs. Hughes have laboured assiduously in cultivating the mind and manners of their Pupils, and their exertions have been rewarded with a degree of suc- cess as honourable to them as it is gratifying to the friends and patrons of the Institution. The Musical Department under the care of Mrs. O'Brien has likewise been conducted with great skill and success, and furnishes continued evidence of the diligence and ability of the In- structress." "The Trustees confidently recommend this Institution as eminently deserving a continuance of that patronage, which it has received from the public f6r years past." The Standard, ISTewbern Spectator and Edenton Gazette will please publish the above for two weeks, and send their accounts to this Office for collection. — Raleigh Register, June 22, 1839. 11 162 Granville County Schools. A. G. HUGHES CONTINUES AT OXFORD FEMALE SEMINARY, 1840. OXFOKD FEMALE ACADEMY. The exercises of this Institution will be resumed on the 15th of January under the direction of its former principals, who occupy the commodious boarding house connected with the Academy, and who will be prepared to receive young ladies from a distance as boarders. Board can also be had in the best private families, on good terms. The course of study, and terms per session of 5 months, payable in advance, are as follows: For those in the Rudiments of English Education $7 50 For those in Reading, Writing, Grammar, etc 10 00 For those pursuing any or all the following, viz. Natural or Moral Philosophy, Chemistry, History, Rhetoric, Logic, Astronomy, Botany, Algebra, Geometry, etc 12 50 Music, with use of Piano 20 00 Board 40 00 Contingencies 50 Ornamental Needle work, Painting, Languages, etc. also taught if desired. Anderson G. Hughes, A. M., Annie E. Hughes, Miss Jane L. Hughes, Assistant. Principals. Mrs. Anne O'Brien, Instructress in Music. — The Raleigh Star, December 11, 1839. GRASSY CREEK PRIVATE ACADEMY. The Exercises of this Institution will commence on the 13th of January, under the direction of Thos. II. Willie. The prices for tui- tion will be, for Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and English Grammar $7.50 per Session ; Geography $10 ; Latin, Greek and the Sciences $12.50 per Session. * * * This Institution is situate four miles north of Oxford. Benj. Hillyard, Joseph Taylor, Sen. Granville, 12th Jan. 1823. Thomas B. Lewis. — Raleigh Register, January 21/., 1823. HENDERSON'S LAW SCHOOL, 1826. LAW SCHOOL. I have four offices for the reception of Law Students, and shall have a fifth prepared in a short time. I shall not deliver formal lectures, but will give explanations when- ever requested, examinations will be frequent, & conversations held on Granville County Schools. 163 law topics connected therewith occasionally, most usually at table after meals. Instruction and boarding, exclusive of washing and candles, at $225 a year. L. Henderson. Near to Willianisborough, Granville Co. Feb. 25, 1826. —-Raleigh Register, March 7, 1826. HENDERSON CONTINUES HIS SCHOOL, 1828. LAW SCHOOL. MY LAW OFFICES continue open for the reception of Students. I shall occasionally deliver Lectures, but at no stated time; and will at all times give explanations, as far as I am able ; and will indulge in and invite free discussion and interchange of opinion upon legal subjects. It is not required that any thing should be paid in advance. Near Williamsboro', Feb. 1828. L. Henderson. — Raleigh Register, March k, 1828. SHILOH CLASSICAL SCHOOL, 1827. SHILO CLASSICAL SCHOOL, Granville County, N". C. January 10, 1827. THIS is to inform the Public, with a view of making this School preparatory to a College course as far as circumstances will permit, we have engaged Mr. Robert Tinnin, a young gentleman of excellent classi- cal attainments, and from our knowledge of his talents as an instruc- tor of youth, we have the fullest confidence that he will most faith- fully devote himself to the instruction of his pupils, as a disciplinarian, he will be impartial and efficient, and as a teacher eminently successful. From full opportunity of judging, we believe his method of Teaching is well suited to make thorough scholars, and that no parent or Guar- dian, who may commit youth to his care, will have any reasonable hopes of their progress in learning disappointed. — The school will commence the 3d Monday in January inst. — -Board can be obtained in respectable families of the neighborhood, and at moderate prices. — The price of tui- tion for the languages is $12.50 per session. Thos. H. Reed, Alexander Smith, Henry L. Graves, January 31. Charles L. Reed. — Raleigh Register, February 2, 1827. TV. C. SUTTON PRINCIPAL OF SHILOH, 1839. The second Session of the Shiloh Classical School will commence on the 15th of July. The school is under the care of Mr. William C. Sutton, whose success as a teacher, during the past session is such, as 164 Granville County Schools. fully to meet the recommendations of his friends, and establish him- self in the confidence of his patrons. The situation is healthy, and boarding may be had on moderate terms, with the most respectable families of the neighborhood. Terms. Latin and Greek, per session $15.00 English, Geography, and Arithmetic 12.50 Beginners in English 10.00 Robert K. Clark. References. Rev. Alexander Wilson, D.D., Caldwell Institute, Greensboro', 1ST. C. W. J. Bingham, Hillsborough, "N. C. Rev. P. D. McCuenn, Shiloh. A. W. Venable, Esq. \ S. S. Downey, Esq. / Granville J. J. Speed, Esq. ) County Col. J. Amis, \ K C. F. M. Clark, Esq. / Brownsville, Granville, North Carolina, June 22, 1839. — Raleigh Register, July 6, 1839. C01YCORD ACADEMY, 1834. The subscriber would inform the public, that he continues the school, which was commenced by him last summer, at Concord schoolhouse, in Granville county. It is in the immediate neighborhood of John "Wesley Whitfield, and about two miles from Samuel Young's, where the Raleigh and Oxford stage stops to dine. The rates of tuition are as follows : Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, 5 dollars per session. English Grammar, Geography, History and Rhetoric, 6 dollars. The Latin Language, Algebra, Surveying, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Book Keeping, &c. 7 dollars. The next session will commence the first Monday in the present month, and continue five months. Board can be had in the neighborhood at 4 dollars per month. Persons at a dis- tance, wishing any additional information, can address the subscriber at Lemay's Cross Roads, Granville county, 1ST. C. Jan. 3, 1834. J. H. Perry. — The Star, January 10, 1831f. UlVIOtf ACADEMY, 1837. The exercises of this institution will commence the 30th instant, un- der the direction of Mr. Richard N". Bennett, who comes highly recom- mended as an English and Latin Teacher. The prices of instruction will be 10 dollars for 10 months, for all the branches usually taught in an English school, and for Latin an addi- Granville County Schools. 165 tional charge of five dollars ; board can be had in the neighborhood for 6 or 7 dollars per month. This Academy is situated in the county of Granville, about one mile South West of Lemay's X Roads, as healthy a neighborhood as any in the country; every attention will be paid to the moral deportment of the students, and the Trustees flatter themselves that general satisfac- tion will be given. —The Star, January 26, 1837. FORD CREEK ACADEMY, 1837. I take pleasure in announcing to the public that the exercises of this institution will re-commence on Monday the 24th of July, and terminate on the 20th of December. Tuition will be as follows, per session : Spelling, Reading, Writing, Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, and History $6.00 Latin and Greek Languages 12.50 % % % % Robert S. Anderson. Address, at Ford Creek, Granville County, ~N. Carolina. — The Star, July 5, 1837. FORD CREEK ACADEMY FOR 1S39. FORD CREEK MALE ACADEMY. The Exercises of this School, located near Banks' Chapel, Granville County, will re-commence the first of February, under the control of an experienced Instructor. The Scholastic year will consist of two Sessions of five months each. Tuition, from 12 to $25. Those who fail to pay for the first Session, at the expiration thereof, will be bound for the whole Scholastic year. Day Scholars are ex- cluded. Board may be had near the Academy on accommodating terms. The patronage of Parents and Guardians is respectfully solicited. January 14, 1839. Board of Trustees. — Raleigh Register, January 21, 1839. FORD CREEK ACADEMY FOR 1840. The Exercises of this School, located in Granville County, twelve miles South of Oxford, will be resumed on the Second Monday in Janu- ary next, by Wm. P. Forrest, who has, by his close attention and skill in teaching, given entire satisfaction, the present year. Board can be obtained at low rates, either with the Principal, or other respectable families in the neighborhood. 166 Granville County Schools. Terms of Tuition, per Session of five months : Latin and Greek $12.50 English Grammar & Geography 7.50 Lower Branches of English 6.00 Jas. ¥yche, W. Cannaday, P. Floyd, Trustees. Day Scholars are excluded, and no Student will be taken for a less time than one session. December 7, 1839. W. P. Forrest. — Raleigh Register, December 14, 1839. GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS GREENE ACADEMY NEEDS A PRINCIPAL, 1807. GKEENE ACADEMY. The Trustees are happy to announce to the Public their satisfaction at the progress of the Institution under their former Teacher, Mr. A. M. Eogers. In consequence of their being without a Principal Teacher at this time, they are desirous to contract with some Gentleman to take charge of said School. Any person that wishes to be employed as above, that can come well recommended, will receive liberal encourage- ment, etc. By Order of the Board, Greene County, Feb. 20, 1807. J. Lassiter, Sec. — Raleigh Register, March 16, 1807. HOOKERTON ACADEMY REVIVED, 1818. HOOKEKTON ACADEMY. The Exercises of this Institution will commence on the first Monday in May, under the superintendance of Mr. Austin A. Hersey. Mr. Hersey is a graduate of Dartmouth University, and has the most ample testi- monials of fair moral character. Hs * * * * * * Students of this Academy will have it in their power to obtain the privilege of reading the Books of the Pithoian Library, which already contains about two hundred volumes, for twenty-five cents a quarter. It is deeply to be regretted, that this Institution has been so long suffered to languish ; but it is sanguinely hoped, that its resuscitation is at hand, and that its future condition will be flourishing. * * * Wm. Pope, P. J. Powell, Wm. Hooker, Charles Edwards, J. B. Hooker, J. M. Patrick, Hookerton, Greene county, April 27th, 1818. Trustees. — Raleigh Register, May 15, 1818. (167) GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS GREENSBORO ACADEMY, 1806. The Guilford Academy will again commence on the 1st of May, under the direction of John W. Caldwell; where will be taught the Latin and Greek Languages and the Sciences. Boarding can be procured on low Terms. Tuition will be 16 Dollars per Annum. April 4th, 1806. — Raleigh Register, April 28, 1806. GREENSBORO ACADEMY UNDER N. H. HARRIS. The Trustees beg leave to inform the Public, that the Exercises of this Institution commenced on Monday the 4th inst. under the direc- tion of Mr. Nathaniel H. Harris, and is now open for the reception of Students. * * * * John M. Dick, Secretary. January 9, 1818. — Raleigh Register, January 16, 1818. GREENSBORO ACADEMY UNDER HARRIS AND KERR. * * * The exercises of the 2nd Session will commence on Monday the 6th of July next, under the direction of Mr. Nathaniel Harris, assisted by Mr. James Kerr. * * * Jno. M. Dick, Sec'ry. June 3. — Raleigh Register, June 12, 1818. GREENSBORO ACADEMY UNDER WILLIAM PAISLEY. The exercises of this Institution will commence on the first Monday January next, under the care of the Rev. William Paisley, late of Or- ange County, IsT. C. * * * The Trustees have also the pleasure of announcing to the public that a Female Academy will be opened in Greensboro on the 1st of Jan'y next by Miss Polly Paisley, daughter of the Rev. ¥m. Paisley. Miss Paisley is well qualified to teach all the useful and ornamental branches of Science usually taught in Female Academies in this State, Music excepted. * * * By order of the Board, Greensboro, Guilford County, Dec. 5. A. Geren, Sec'y. — Raleigh Register, December 17, 1819. GREENSBORO ACADEMY UNDER I. L. BROOKS. * * * rp ne -Qgxt session will commence on Monday the 5th of July next, under the superintendence of Mr. Iveson L. Brooks, who Gradu- ated at the University of this State a few days ago. * * * June 2. By order of the Board of Trustees. — Raleigh Register, June 11, 1819. (168) Guilfoed County Schools. 169 GREENSBORO ACADEMY TEACHERS, 1821. The Exercises of the Academy will be resumed on the first Monday of January next, under the care of the Rev. Wm. D. Paisley in the Male, and Miss Polly Paisley in the Female Department. Both will be ably assisted. By order of the Board, jSTov. 8. A. Geren, Secy. — Raleigh Register, November 17, 1820. GREENSBORO ACADEMY AGAIN UNDER J. W. CALDWELL. In consequence of the resignation of the Rev. Wm. D. Paisley as Principal of this Institution, the Managers have employed John W. Caldwell, Esq. for the next year, who will teach English Grammar, Geography, with the use of the Globes, Latin and Greek Languages, Natural and Moral Philosophy, and the Mathematics. * * * The Eemale Department as usual will be conducted by Miss Paisley. Mr. Paisley's leisure hours will also be devoted to it. * * * Greensboro, Nov. 21, 1821. A. Geren, Secy. — Raleigh Register, November 30, 1821. PAISLEY AGAIN PRINCIPAL OF GREENSBORO ACADEMY. * * * The Exercises of this Academy will be resumed on the 1st day of January next, under the care of the Eev. William D. Paisley in the Male, and Miss Polly Paisley in the Female Department. The Students in this Institution will have the advantage of a good Library. Nov. 3. A. Geren, Secy. — Raleigh Register, November 9, 1821. GREENSBOROUGH ACADEMY COURSE OF STUDY, 1821. The Exercises of this Institution commenced on the first Monday of January last, under the superintendance of the Rev. Wm. D. Paisley; but as the English Language has heretofore been only partially taught, the Trustees think it necessary to announce to the public that they have employed Mr. Jonathan Worth, as an Assistant Teacher. ]STo Young gentleman, we believe, sustains a fairer character than Mr. Worth ; and we can confidently pronounce him well qualified to discharge the duties of his station. The Female Department will as usual be conducted by Miss Paisley, under the superintendance of the Principal of the Male Department, and the Managers. * * * Male Department. 1st. Spelling, Reading and Writing, $5.00 and 50 cents for contin- gent fund per session. 2d. Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, with the use of the Globes, Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric and Logic $9.00 and 50 cents for contin- gent fund. 170 Guilford County Schools. 3d. Latin and Greek Languages $10.50 and 50 cents for contingent fund. 4th. Natural Philosophy, Astronomy and Mathematics $12 and 50 cents for contingent fund. Female Department. 1st. Spelling, Reading and Writing $5.00 and 50 cents for contin- gent fund. 2d. Grammar, Geography, with the use of the Globes, and Natural Philosophy $6.50 and 50 cents for contingent fund. 3d. Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric, Ancient and Modern History, Arithmetic, Chemistry, Needle- Work, Painting, etc. $9.00. * * * Donald Stewart, John D. Caldwell, Justin Pield, C. Mooring, John M. Dick, John W. Dick, Lotan G. Watson, Managers. Greensboro, Guilford County, February 1st, 1821. — Raleigh Register, February 9, 1821. GREENSBORO ACADEMY TEACHERS, 1822. GREENSBORO ACADEMY. THE Exercises of this Institution will be resumed on the Second Monday of July next, under the care of the Rev. William D. Paisley in the Male, and Miss Paisley in the Female Department. Greensboro, N. C, June 21. Lotan G. Watson, Secretary to the Board of Trustees. — Raleigh Register, June 28, 1822. GREENSBORO ACADEMY UNDER JOHN D. CLANCY, 1828. MARRIED. At Greensborough, on Thursday evening last, Mr. John D. Clancy, principal of the Greensborough Male Academy, to Miss Laura A. Lind- say. — Raleigh Register, March 25, 1828. JAMESTOWN FEMALE SEMINARY, 1815. Judith Mendenhall, Jun. has opened a Boarding School, near James- town, Guilford county, N. C, in which Girls at any age over five years, and Boys between five and fifteen Years, will be instructed in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, the Use of the Globes, Needle-Work, and Painting. Tuition, without Boarding, may be had on reasonable terms. — Guilford County Schools. 171 1ST. B. The School-Room is furnished with a pair of Carey's Globes, a complete set of large Maps and one of the United States six feet square. 11th month, 27th day, 1815. — Raleigh Register, December 1, 1815. JAMESTOWN FEMALE SEMINAEY, 1818. All persons who are desirous to initiate Pupils at this Institution, are informed that letters directed to the Subscribers (post paid) will be promptly attended to. Richard Mendenhall. Jamestown, JN". C, July 7. David Lindsay. — Raleigh Register, July 17, 1818. JAMESTOWN FEMALE ACADEMY EXAMINATION, 1819. An examination took place at this Seminary on Saturday, July 30, 1819, from which the Committee produce the following. REPORT. [The * * indicate names of pupils omitted.] Spelling by Rote. * * were examined on spelling in two syllables, and articulated dis- tinctly. Introduction. * * were examined on Reading in Murray's Introduction, and pro- nounced with correctness. English Reader. * * were examined on reading in Murray's English Reader, and per- formed in an accurate manner, with due attention to punctuation, and with a suitable and proper variation of voice. * * * Sequel. * * were examined on Reading in Murray's Sequel, Prose and Verse, both in concert, which they performed with great exactness. * * * Writing. Several specimens of writing were exhibited, some of which were very elegant. * * * Arithmetic. * * were examined on Arithmetic. * * * Grammar. * * were received on English Grammar, and for the time they have been engaged in this study have made considerable progress. 172 Guilford County Schools. Geography. * * were examined on Geography, on the Map of the World and of the United States, and were found to answer with readiness * * * Painting and Needle Worh. Some specimens of Fruit and Flower Painting were exhibited, and some pieces of white Needle Work, and five pieces of Embroidery. Some of these pieces were elegant, and displayed a degree of natural imita- tion, brilliancy and taste. * * * By order of the Committee, August 6. David Lindsay. — Raleigh Register, August 13, 1819, SHIELDS' LANCASTER SCHOOL, 1820. A School on the Lancastrian plan is established in Greensborough in this state, The Teacher Mr. WILLIAM W. SHIELDS, we are in- formed, is a gentleman well qualified, as the examination of his stu- dents of only a few months standing will amply prove. Young men disposed to qualify themselves to teach on this plan, and who have become pretty well acquainted with the English Language, can do so at the expense of about sixty dollars, including board. We hope many will embrace the opportunity. — The Star, June 23, 1820. UNION ACADEMY, 1821. In Guilford County Five Miles South of Greensborough. The Trustees have to inform the public that they have employed Dr. Simon Landreth as Principal of this Institution, whose abilities as a Scholar, are not surpassed by any teacher in the State, in the Greek, Latin and English Language and Sciences. * * * Nov. 26, 1821. The Trustees. — Raleigh Register, December 7, 1821. CALDWELL INSTITUTE, 1837. This Institution, located at Greensboro', Guilford County, North Carolina, will resume its Exercises on the first Monday in November. The Trustees, believing that this School is now so far organized as to accomplish, in a great degree, the design contemplated in its establish- ment, would more particularly call the attention of Parents, especially Christian Parents, to it. This design, as has been already stated to the public, is to rear up a Seminary, which shall not only afford the means of thorough instruction in all the necessary branches of a liberal Edu- Guilford County Schools. 173 cation, but in which, also, the Bible will occupy its proper place, and the paramount claims of a Christian Education be duly and fully recog- nized. The Ancient Classics, in connection with the pure and mixed Mathe- matics, forming, it is believed, the only sure basis of solid learning, will occupy chiefly the attention of Students. The Classical department is under the direction of Rev. A. Wilson, Principal, and S. C. Lindsley, A. M. ; and the Mathematical, (which embraces a popular course of Natural Philosophy) under that of Rev. John A. Gretter. All the Students are required to attend Public Worship on the Sab- bath, and to spend a portion of the afternoon in the recitation of por- tions of the Bible and Westminster Catachism. Expenses. Tuition, per session of 5 months $15.00 $15.00 Board, (everything provided) from 30.00 to 50.00 Contingent Fund, 00.50 00.50 Total from $45.50 to $65.50 Besides these expenses, there are others incurred for Books, which are trivial. Students may enter at any period in the session, and will be charged only from the time of entrance ; but no deduction will be made after en- trance, except in cases of sickness. Tuition must, in all cases, be paid in advance. There are two vacations in the year, of one month each — in April and October; and a Public Examination at the close of each session. By order of the Board, Greensboro', Oct. 16, 1837. E. W. Caruthers, Secy. —Raleigh Register, October 23, 1837. THE CALDWELL INSTITUTE, 1838. THIS Institution has been in successful operation for two years. A suitable building has been erected in an eligible and elevated part of the town of Greensboro' in Worth Carolina about half a mile south of the Court House. The plan of Education is thorough and extensive embracing 1st. A complete course of English Instruction. 2nd. The Greek and Roman Classics, and Antiquities, Ancient Geog- raphy, Mythology and History. 3rd. The Mathematical and Natural Sciences. The great object in establishing this Institution, was to afford to par- ents and guardians the opportunity of educating their sons and wards thoroughly, and under christian influence, on as moderate terms as pos- sible. In accordance with the views of some of the most distinguished men of the country, it has appeared advisable that the students should 174 Guilford County Schools. board in private families, and thus be subject to family restraints rather than be grouped together in one large building. This plan has been pursued hitherto with success. A considerable number of respectable families is now prepared for the accommodation of students. The Classical and English department is under the direction of the Eev. A. Wilson, A. M., and Mr. S. C. Lindsay, A. M., and the Mathe- matical under that of the Rev. Jno. A. Gretter, a graduate of the Uni- versity of Virginia. Instructions in the French Language will also be afforded to such as desire it. Tuition $15 per session of five months, and every student must pro- duce a certificate from the Treasurer before admitted to recitation. The price of board varies from $7 to $9 per month. The next ses- sion will commence on the 7th May next. Greensboro' April 6, 1838. — Raleigh Register, April 23, 1838. HALIFAX COUNTY SCHOOLS BEGHAM 310 YES TO ALABAMA, 1S33. "We learn that Capt. D. H. Bingham, of this city, has been appointed Engineer on the Dale Town, Woodville and Greensborough Bail Boad, in Alabama, and has entered on the duties of his office. — The Star, Raleigh, Xovember 1, 1833. CARTER JOES' MILITARY SCHOOLS, 1888. MILITABY SCHOOL AT EALEIGH. Col. Carter Jones, having already received a sufficient number of Subscribers to authorize a beginning, will commence a SCHOOL, in the City of Baleigh, on the first and second day of May next, for the purpose of instructing those who may feel disposed to attend, in the Infantry and Light Infantry Tactics, together with the Broad Sword Exercises and Cavalry movements to Troopers. The School will con- tinue throughout the year, and will be visited by Col. Jones once in ev- ery eight weeks, with a very superior Band of Music, when he will de- vote two days to the Exercises of the School. Afilitia Officers and others who feel an interest in the subject, will please attend at Ealeigh on the days above specified, when they will have an opportunity of judging more satisfactorily of the character of the School. In the mean time, those who are desirous of patronizing the undertaking, can leave their names at the Star or Register Office. March 11, 1833. —The Register, Raleigh, X. C, March 12, 1833. THE MILITAEY SCHOOL recently instituted in this City by the Subscriber, has undergone some modification, which he thinks it proper to make known. Instead of meeting two days for drill, in every eight weeks, as proposed, attendance will hereafter be given by him only on one day, and the price of instruction reduced in proportion. The School, though now large, is still open for the entrance of members. The next drill will take place in Baleigh, on Thursday the 27th of June, to com- mence at 10 o'clock A. M. Carter Joxes. May 6, 1833. Col. Jones will attend at Bolesville, on \Vednesday the 26th of June, in order to organize a School there. —The Register, Raleigh, X. C, May 7, 1833. 262 Military Schools. JONES' MILITAKY SCHOOL AT WILMINGTON, 1836. The subscriber intends opening in this place on Monday the 21st. a Military School, in which will be taught, Infantry and Light Infantry, Tactics, according to the plan laid down in "Scott's discipline", viz — The School of the Soldier. The School of the Company — The School of the Battalion. Posts and duty of Officers, &c. together with the Broad Sword Exercise for Troopers. The School will be opened for two days in every fourth week, for four times. Terms — Five Dollars, to be paid one half at the conclusion of each four day's drill. The undersigned furnishing music at his own expense. Persons wishing to become proficient in Military Science will please call on Col. L. H. Marsteller, and enroll their names as members of the school. Each day's drill will occupy from 4 to 5 hours, 2 hours in the fore- noon, and from 2 to 3 in the afternoon. Carter Jones. Wilmington, March 4, 1836. — Wilmington Advertiser, March 11, 1836. NASH COUNTY SCHOOLS WESTRAYVILLE ACADEMY, 1809. AN ENGLISH AND LATIN SCHOOL Will commence at Westraysville, in Nash county, the first day of Jan- uary next, under the superintendance of Mr. John Bobbitt, who will teach the English Language in all its various branches, with the Latin, Greek and French. The Subscriber has erected a large two-story house for that purpose on the road leading from Tarborough to Louisburg, five miles from Nash Court House. * * * Nov. 14, 1809. Samuel Westray. —Raleigh Star, November 23, 1809. EDITORIAL NOTICE, 1810. WESTRAYVILLE ACADEMY In Nash County, under the direction of Mr. John Bobbitt. Of the merits of this Institution we know nothing. No small recommendation of its Teacher is that he is a graduate of the University of North Caro- lina : We cannot therefore doubt his fitness for his vocation. Mr. S. Westray and Dr. T. Jones are patrons of the Institution, and they are Gentlemen in whom the public will willingly confide. — Raleigh Star, March 15, 1810. WESTRAYVILLE ACADEMY, 1811. The exercises of the "Westrayville Academy will again commence on the first day of January next, under the direction of Mr. John B. Bob- bett, who taught at the same place last year. The Latin, Greek, French and English Languages will be correctly taught. Board may be had for sixty dollars, (perhaps less) tuition the same as last year. Nash County, Dec. 1, 1810. Samuel Westray. — The Star, Raleigh, January 3, 1811. TVESTRAYYILLE ACADEMY EXAMINATION, JUNE, 1811. The Examination of the Students of the Westrayville Academy was closed on Wednesday, the 18th inst. The Subscribers have great pleas- ure in announcing to the persons concerned in this Institution, that in the English, French, Latin and Greek Languages, the Students, gener- ally, passed a very satisfactory Examination, and discovered great progress and proficiency in all their Studies. Indeed, when we take into consideration the infancy of this Seminary, and that most of the Students (263) 264 ISTash County Schools. began their classical pursuits under the direction of Mr. Bobbitt (the present Teacher) we cannot too much applaud their application and his attention and assiduity. Alex'r Falconer, James W. Clark, George Boddie, Rob't C. Hilliard. On Wednesday the 19th inst. the Students delivered select Speeches, Orations and Dialogues to a crowded and respectable audience: after which Mr. James W. Clark, in behalf of the Trustees, addressed the Students in a very handsome and appropriate manner. The exercises of the Academy will commence again on Monday the 8th of July. A. Griffin, Secy. June 19, 1811. — Raleigh Register, June 28, 1811. HILLIARDSTON ACADEMY, 1820. THE examination of this institution will commence Thursday the 8th June next. On Friday the 9th will be an exhibition— Parents and guar- dians are requested to attend. The second session will commence on Monday, the 26th June. Wi. Burt, Secy. May 20, 1820. — The Star, May 26, 1820. HILLIAKDSTON EXAMINATIONS, 1820. HILLIAKDSTON ACADEMY. THE Trustees of this Academy, who attended the late semi-annual examination, feel it their duty to declare to the public their very high satisfaction, with which they marked on that occasion, the unexampled progress, the accuracy and singular decorum, evinced by the students ; by which they gained for themselves and Mr. Stone their tutor, most un- qualified applause. The pupils were exercised critically on the several subjects annexed to their respective classes, among which, no distinction of individuals is now made. 1st class, composed of two small boys, examined on spelling ; 2nd class, was examined on spelling; 3rd a numerous class on reading and spelling by rote ; 4th Beading ; 5th Arithmetic to reduction ; 6th Beading, Grammar and Arithmetic ; 7th A large class on Arithmetic, to single rule of three in vulgar fractions ; 8th a class on English Grammar and Parsing; 9th Arithmetic from single rule of three to the cube root; 10th Algebra to the twenty-sixth problem ; 11th a class on Selectae e Ve- tere ten chapters ; 12th English Grammar, Parsing, 1st chapt. Gospel according to St. John ; 13th Ovid's Metamorphis ; 14th Cicero ; Oration agt. Caecilius; 15th Xenophon's Cyropaedia. Nash County Schools. 265 The visit of the Trustees, to the Academy, was closed, on the second day, after delivery, by a number of the students of select orations, and the representation of many humorous dialogues, to a crowded and re- spectable assembly. Hilliardston School has a pleasant and elevated situation in the coun- try; above the falls of the rivers and within that range of hills, which traverses our country in a line with the sea coast, distinctly making the boundary of the low lands. The plan of the School contemplates an union of the several advan- tages of public and of private Education, while it secures youth from the evils of both. The student may feel here that emulation, which public schools are said to inspire, may fairly measure his capacity with that of others, learning, thereby, duly to appreciate his own powers, may collect from intercourse and experience a knowledge of the motives, whether noble or debased, that regulate human action, and thus enter on life, not entirely in his novitiate as to the true nature of man. Whilst the evils of private tuition have been thus removed, it has been much our care to avoid those, with some far greater, that are necessarily incident to situa- tions public and exposed. A display of objects, that attract the gaze and divide the attention of unstaid youth, that call forth and seduce their passions ; dissolute company, to which, when exposed they have so great a proneness, and from which, after initiations, it is so difficult for them to escape, are objects that have prevailed with many, particularly the No- bles of Europe, and have lead them, who can afford it, to select private tutors, to direct the earlier part of a son's education. These objects and these seducements, from our very situation are entirely precluded. The Academy will be re-opened on the last Monday in June, and the session will expire with the first or second week of December. Mr. Stone, who has presided for the last six months, will conduct the school. The prices of tuition per session, will be, for Languages and Sciences, ten dollars ; for all other branches, eight dollars. Board, the most approved, may be had in sight of the Academy, for six dollars per month. Nash, June 12. Wm. Burt, Secretary. —The Star, June 30, 1820. HILLIARDSTON ACADEMY. THE examination of this institution will commence on Thursday, the 7th of December and close on Friday evening the 8th. Parents and Guardians are requested to attend. THE exercises of this institution will commence the first day of Jan- uary next under the direction and superintendence of Mr. THO. G. STONE. Hilliardston, Nov. 6th, 1820. — The Star, November 10, 1820. 266 Nash County Schools. HILLIABDSTON ACADEMY, 1824. The Examination of the Students of this Institution will commence on Wednesday the 9th of June and be closed on the evening of the 10th with select Orations and appropriate Dialogues. * * * The second Session will begin on Monday the 28th of June. * * * Nash county, May 25. Wm. Burt, Secy. — Raleigh, Register, May 28, 1824.. HILLIARBSTON ACADEMY TEACHERS FOR 1826. HILLIARDSTON ACADEMIES. MR. THOMAS G. STONE, having resigned his charge as Superin- tendent in the Male Department, the exercises of the same will be con- tinued under the direction of Mr. John N. Bennett who is of exemplary morals, and well qualified to discharge the duties required in this insti- tution. The exercises of which will recommence on Monday the 16th of January next. The Exercises in the Eemale Department will recommence the first Monday in January, under the superintendence of Miss Maria Harriss, who has taught two years in Granville County and her services highly approved. She will teach the following branches, viz. Spelling, Read- ing, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, Drawing and Painting on Paper, and Plain and Ornamental Needle- Work. Prices of tuition as heretofore in each department, viz. for Spelling, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, eight dollars, and the other branches ten dollars per session. Board may be had with James Hilliard and Wm. Burt, at thirty-three dollars per session. By order. Wm. Burt, Secy. Hilliardston, Nash County, N. C. December 1. — Raleigh Register, December 2, 1825. NASHVILLE MALE ACADEMY, 1827. The Trustees of the Nashville Male Academy, take pleasure in inform- ing the public, that they have at length succeeded in employing the Rev. John Armstrong, as Principal in this Institution. This Gentleman pro- duces the most satisfactory testimonials of his pre-eminent qualifications as a Gentleman, a Divine and a Teacher. He is a graduate of distinc- tion in the Columbian College, D. C. from which, besides his Diploma, he brings the most flattering testimonials of character and acquirements, from the Revd. Doctor Staughton, President of the College, the Revd. O. B. Brown, President of the Board of Trustees, besides the highest recom- mendation from the Rev. E. Baptist, of Virginia, and very many other distinguished names equally satisfactory. Mr. Armstrong has taught the present year in the Cartersville Acad- Nash County Schools. 267 emy, Va. Dr. Wharton and Dr. James, of Va. and others, afford the most ample testimonals of his success in Teaching. To all of which the Trustees would superadd, that in an interview with Mr. Armstrong, and an examination of his credentials, and method of Teaching, they are abundantly satisfied, and can with pleasure and confidence, recommend him to the public. The School will go into operation on the 8th day of January next. The price of Tuition will be $8 per session for Reading, Writing and Arithmetic — $10 for English Grammar, Geography, History, &c. — $12 for Latin, Greek, French, Astronomy, Natural and Moral Philosophy, Mathematics, and all of the higher branches of Arts and Sciences, to be paid in advance. The Trustees have obtained from Chapel Hill, the Sys- tem of Studies taught there, and the Course of Studies in this Academy, will be precisely such as to prepare Students from this School to enter with ease the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or even Senior Class of our University. The Trustees are well aware of the inconvenience a young man labors under, who enters College, having pursued a course of studies different from that taught in the University, and they are determined to have an eye to it. Board can be had in respectable houses in the Village at $37.50 per session. The character of Nashville is so well established for health, that it is deemed unnecessary to say anything here. There are several never- failing Springs of excellent water near the Academy. The Trustees are convinced that no Academy ever commenced under more favorable auspices. Indeed, if a distinguished Teacher, healthi- ness of situation, cheapness of terms, and vigilance in the guardians of the school, can recommend it to a generous public, we are assured that this Institution will be very liberally encouraged. By order of the Board, H. Blount, Sec'y. Nashville, Nash county, N. C. Nov. 25, 1826. — The Star, January 12, 1827. NASHVILLE ACADEMY FOE 1832. The Winter Session of this institution will commence on Monday, the 2d of January, under John Y. Hicks, late Principal of the Louisburg Academy. The course of studies pursued here will be such as to pre- pare for any of our American colleges. Nashville, Dec. 19, 1831. The Trustees. — The Star, December 23, 1831. PEACH TKEE ACADEMY, 1S34. THE Subscriber, having several years experience as a Teacher in the southern country, and given general satisfaction, intends opening a pri- vate Boarding School for males, on the first Monday in January next, at 268 JNash County Schools. his residence in the upper part of JSTash county, two miles north of Peach Tree Church. The situation is in a high, pleasant and healthy neighbor- hood, ten miles above Nashville, and twelve from Louisburg, and several from any public road; which makes its locality as suitable for a school as any in the country. The advantages of such a situation for an aca- demical institution, are too evident to need comment. The first session will close the first of June, with a vacation of two weeks; and the last session the middle of November, making each session five months. He will at all times conceive it to be his duty, both in and out of the Academy, to attend strictly to the moral deportment of his pupils, and use every effort in his power to excite in them a laudable degree of emu- lation. He hopes from strict attention to those entrusted to his care, to merit a share of patronage from the public. Tekms : For Spelling, Reading & Writing, $ 8 00 pr. ses. For Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, Geom- etry, and the higher branches of Mathematics, Compo- sition and Declamation, 10 00 do. For Latin & Greek, 12 50 do. Eight or ten boarders can be accommodated in my family on moder- ate terms, and within one mile of the Academy. Board can also be ob- tained with Mr. Azariah King and Mrs. Temperance Alston. Dec. 15, 1834. Willis W. Alston. — The Standard, December 26, 1834. STONY HILL ACADEMY, 1887. The Examination of the Students at this Institution, will take place on Thursday and Friday, 15th and 16th June; at which time Parents and Guardians are particularly invited to attend. The Exercises will re-commence on Monday, 3rd July, and terminate 1st December, at usual prices, for Board, etc. 40 dollars. Tuition will vary from 10 to 15 dollars, with a small tax of 50 cents for privileges of Students' Library. The students of this school are treated as members of a family, and while their intellectual improvement is strictly attended to, a parental watchfulness is kept over them, to guard them against the now too preva- lent vices of dissipation, extravagance and idleness, and at the same time to early impress on their minds the importance as well as the con- stant practice of virtue. The better to effect this object, the number of students will again be strictly limited, and none (if possible) received, who cannot submit to an easy, mild and parental, but a strict, firm and prompt discipline, under which the school at this place has prospered even beyond my expectations, and has suffered but few and short incon- veniences from bad associations and immoral influences. ISTash County Schools. 269 The situation of the school is one combining all the advantages of health and retirement, with not a Gill Shop within five miles. M. R. Garrett. Address, at Ransom's Bridge, Xash county, 1ST. Carolina. — Raleigh Star, May 31, 1837. STOXY HILL ACADEMY FOE 1838. The exercises will commence again at this school 2nd Monday in Jan- uary, and terminate about loth June. The entire expenses, for Board, Tuition, etc. will be $50 per session. Books and Candles, when fur- nished, will constitute the only extra charge. In this Institution are taught the Latin and Greek Languages, with the various branches of a Mathematical and English Education. Those who intend a course at college, will invariably use such authors as are recommended by the Fac- ulty of our University. Stony Hill is well situated, and has many advantages for the studious. It is retired, in a healthy country: free from the noise and bustling of town and village distractions ; a sufficiency of comfortable and conven- ient rooms ; a well selected and growing library, belonging to and under the direction of the students ; a well conducted debating society, under their own regulations, from which all political and religious discussions are excluded. It also has many advantages to the satisfaction and in- terest of Parents : their sons are treated with kindness and mildness, at the same time they are made to behave themselves. Their health and comfort, as well as education and deportment, are attended to ; no idling, contracting debts, nor vicious indulgences. Thus, whilst the studious and thoughtful find many things to interest them, and render their situation agreeable and comfortable ; whilst they enjoy themselves, and are happy in the prosecution of their studies; the idle and vicious become restive, long to be free from proper restraint, and, by artifice, frequently impose on their credulous and unsuspecting parents ; thereby leaving the studious in the full enjoyment of their quiet, and the possession of these advantages which none but the studious care for or know how to appreciate. Parents are requested to visit the school frequently. Address at Ransom's Bridge, N". C. Dec. 2, 1837. M. R. Garrett. — The Raleigh Star, December 6, 1837. NEW HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS WILMINGTON ACADEMY, 1812. WILMINGTON ACADEMY. An examination of the pupils on this establishment, commenced on Thursday last, and closed in the afternoon of the ensuing day. A num- erous assemblage witnessed this exhibition, which throughout was highly gratifying. We congratulate our town on the successful commencement of an institution, which, though too long delayed in its operation, prom- ises to produce an abundant harvest of good to the rising generation. Praise is due to all the Teachers; And were we to speak as we feel our approbation of the Principal, his real merit might in the opinion of some be distinguished by the warmth of the eulogium we should pro- nounce. — Gazette. — The Star, May 15, 1812. JEWETT'S SCHOOL, 1835. Male and Female School, Will be opened at Smithville, on Monday the 18th inst. by Mr. and Mrs. Jewett. May 13, 1835. — Wilmington Advertiser, May 20, 1835. Mrs. Jewett, will resume her school for Young Ladies in Wilmington on Thursday the 15th of October. — Wilmington Weekly Chronicle, October 21, 181^0. HALSLEY'S SCHOOL, 1886. The subscriber will open a school at his plantation, on the sound, eight miles from Wilmington, formerly the property of Alex. Peden, deceased, on the 23rd May, ensuing, where scholars of either sex will be instructed in the different English branches. Eight or ten boarders can be accommodated at four dollars per month, each boarder will fur- nish his own bedding. Application can be made to the editor of this paper, previous to the above specified time or to the subscriber. Terms. Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, $3.00 per quarter. English Grammar, History and Geography, $4.00 per quarter. B. W. Halsley. — Wilmington Advertiser, May 6, 1836. (270) New Hanover County Schools. 271 COKBIN'S SCHOOL, 1S36. A CARD. Mrs. Sarah Jane Corbin, respectfully informs her friends and the Public, that she intends re-opening her school on the 1st of November. Terms Per Quarter. Spelling, Reading, "Writing & Arithmetic $4.00 The above, with Grammar, including Parsing & Exercise 5.00 The above, with Geography, History, Rhetorick, Phil- osophy & Mythology 6.00 For Fuel 121/2 cents per month. Also Lessons in Practical Writing and Stenography will be given to Young Ladies between the hours of 12 M. and 2 P. M. having qualified herself for that purpose. Wilmington, Oct. 28, 1836. — Wilmington Advertiser, December 16, 1836. CORBIiV'S SCHOOL, 1837. MRS. SARAH JANE CORBIN'S SCHOOL. TERMS PER QUARTER. Spelling, Reading, & Arithmetic $4.00 The above, with Geography, Writing, and Grammar, including Parsing & Exercises 5.00 The above with History, Rhetoric, Philosophy & Mythology 6.00 Separate Lessons in Practical Writing & Stenography, to Young Ladies. — Wilmington Advertiser, November 17, 1837. STAIVLIFT'S WRITEYG SCHOOL, 1836. A CARD. Mr. J. W. STANLIFT having completed his first course of lessons in writing, from the solicitations of many of the citizens of the town, has been induced to open his school for a second course. His school room, is in the second story of one of the Buildings on Second Street, a few doors North of Mr. E. P. Hall's residence. Lessons at private houses, will be given if requested. N. B. — -He again states, that should he not succeed in giving entire satisfaction to such as will properly apply themselves, no remuneration will be asked. Wilmington, Dec. 9th, 1836. — Wilmington Advertiser, December 16, 1836. 272 New Hanover County Schools. BYCKMAN'S SCHOOL, 1836. A CAED. Miss Byckman respectfully informs the inhabitants of Wilmington and its vicinity, that she intends opening a school on the 1st of Novem- ber next for young Ladies. The pupils will be taught Orthography, Beading, Writing, Arithmetic (mental and practical) Grammar, Geog- raphy, History, The Elements of Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, and Botany. Plain and Ornamental Needle-work together with the Spanish Language. Great attention will be given to the reli- gious and moral advancement of the scholars. Particulars with regards to Terms &c. will be made known on appli- cation to Doctor Thomas H. Wright. Wilmington, Oct. 21st, 1836. — Wilmington Advertiser, December 16, 1836. MISS BYCKMAN'S SCHOOL POP YOUNG LADIES. Miss Byckman respectfully informs her friends and the inhabitants of Wilmington generally, that she intends re-opening her school on the first of November. The branches taught therein comprise a complete course of English, together with plain and ornamental needle-work, and the Spanish Lan- guage. Great attention will be given to the religious and moral ad- vancement of the Young Ladies committed to her care. For terms, etc., apply to Dr. Thomas H. Wright. — Wilmington Advertiser, September 22, 1837. SPENCER'S ACADEMY, 1836. ACADEMICK SCHOOL. This School will commence on Monday the 28th inst. in the Wilming- ton Academy, under the care of Mr. E. M. S. SPENCEB. Branches taught — English Grammar, Geography, Arithmetick, Bead- ing and Writing, History, ancient and modern, Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Bhetorick, Belles-Lettres, Declamation, Composition, and the Latin and Greek Languages. Young Gentlemen wishing to prepare for College, or for any business in life, can receive private lessons, at the "Clarendon House" between the hours of 6 and 9 P. M. Payment for Tuition in all cases in advance — First quarter to consist of 12 weeks. For Terms and Tickets of admission, apply to Mr. James Dickson. Wilmington, Nov. 25, 1836. — Wilmington Advertiser, December 16, 1836. Xew Haxover County Schools. 273 An Evening School will commence on Tuesday of next week, at the Academy, for those Young Gentlemen who may desire to attend ; to be conducted under the care of Mr. E. M. S. Spencer. Schools every Tues- day, Thursday and Friday evening, from 7 to 9 o'clock. Terms. For English Branches $3.00 For Languages 5. GO "Wilmington, March 24th, 1837. — Wilmington Advertiser, April llf., 1837. CKOOK'S GEA3I3IAK SCHOOL, 1837. GBAMMAB SCHOOL. The Rev. Mr. Crook intends opening a school in the Wilmington Academy during the first week in January next. Mr. Crook will thor- oughly instruct in all the elementary branches of an English education, and he hopes by a conscientious discharge of the important duties of a teacher of youth, to afford satisfaction to patrons & pupils. — Wilmington Advertiser, December 22, 1837. Mr. & Mrs. Crook will open a school at Smithville, between the 20th and last of June, In addition to all the branches of a correct English Education, Mr. Crook will teach the rudiments of the Greek & Latin tongues. — Wilmington Advertiser, June 8, 1838. MULOCK'S ENGLISH SCHOOL, 1S38. ENGLISH SCHOOL— ME. J. MULOCK, Having removed his school to the house one door north of the store of Mr. J. M. Cazaux, in the town of Wilmington, will commence the first regular term on Monday the 5th of Xovember next. In this school, designed for males, will be taught the elementary and higher branches of English education, viz : Orthography, Heading, Writing, Geography, Grammar, Arithmetic, History, Philosophy, Chemistry, Rhetoric, Com- position, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Surveying, & Astronomy. Terms of tuition for the first seven branches in the above order, $6.50 per quarter of twelve weeks. An extra charge of $1 is made for each of the other higher branches. As the number of pupils is limited, early application is desirable. — Wilmington Advertiser, October 26, 1838. 18 274 New Hanover County Schools. SIMPSON'S SCHOOL, 1839. Miss Jessie B. Simpson respectfully informs the inhabitants of Wil- mington and its vicinity that on Monday next she intends opening a School for Young Ladies, in which will be taught English in all its branches, French Language, Music, Drawing & painting, Fancy work & Waxwork. — Wilmington Advertiser, January 1/., 1839. A CARD. Miss Jessie B. Simpson respectfully informs the inhabitants of Wil- mington, that she will reopen her school for Young Ladies, about the middle of October. She will give instruction in all the higher branches of the English; also in French, Music, , Waxwork & Embroidery. — Wilmington Advertiser, October ]+, 1839. LLOYD AND BAILEY'S SCHOOL, 1840. FEMALE SCHOOL. Mrs. Lloyd & Miss Bailey propose to open a school for young Ladies in Wilmington in October next. They will give a thorough course of instruction in the various branches of Literature & Science, usually taught in the Higher Schools, including the Higher Mathematics and the Natural Sciences; also the French & Latin Languages, Music on the Piano Forte and Guitar, accompanied by the voice. Further par- ticulars will be given hereafter. They have had experience in teaching, and are permitted to refer to the Rev. Messrs. Drane & Eeles of Wil- mington, Dr. S. B. Everett of Smithville, and Rev. Messrs. Colton & Bailey of Fayetteville. — Wilmington Weekly Chronicle, June 10, 1840. REPITON'S SCHOOL, 1840. The subscriber will open a school the 14th of September, for the instruction of the youth of this place, and the surrounding country. The branches of education which will be taught, and the prices charged per quarter, will be as follows, without any deduction except in cases of protracted illness. Reading, Writing and Geography $5.00 Arithmetic, English Grammar, History, etc 6.25 Latin & Greek 8.00 Composition once in two weeks. Declamation " " " " . — Wilmington Weekly Chronicle, September 16, 18J+0. NORTHAMPTON COUNTY SCHOOLS J>ORTKAMPTO> ACADEMY, 1835. NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL. (Jackson, Northampton, C. H. No. Carolina.) The exercises of this School will be resumed, on Monday, 6th of July, under the direction of the subscriber. MALE DEPARTMENT. In this division of the School, the course of studies is designed, either to prepare boys for any of our colleges, or to complete the education of those young gentlemen, whose time or means may be insufficient to afford them collegiate advantages. For the benefit of the latter, the studies will be more varied and extended. Satisfied, both by observation and an experience of six years in his profession, that the mode, common with some teachers in our primary schools, of hurrying students through their preparatory course, with only a smattering, or, at best, an imperfect knowledge of their studies, strikes at the very root of sound education, the subscriber is resolved to continue that system of instruction, heretofore pursued by him, the beneficial results of which, he is proud to say, have been acknowledged by many of the most competent judges in our State. This method is opposed as well to the crowding of too many studies upon the mind at the same time, as to the assigning too great a quantity to each recitation, without regard to the accuracy with which the student receives it. FEMALE DEPARTMENT. A lady, who from testimonials re- ceived, of her character, qualifications, • and experience, is fully compe- tent to teach the ordinary solid and ornamental branches of female education, (Music and French included,) will take charge of this de- partment, which, however, will be under the superintendence and con- trol of the subscriber, so that the same mode of instruction, that has been pursued in the Male, will be introduced into the Female School. Board, for ten or twelve students, may be had in the family of the subscriber, at six dollars per month, or in private families on the same terms — no contingent charge will be made. The Terms of Tuition are the same as heretofore, viz : For lower branches of English, per session $8.00 For higher do do do 10.00 For Greek, Latin and French 12.50 For Music (in addition) 15.00 The session will terminate with a public examination on the first Thursday and Friday in December. By order of the Trustees, Robt. A. Ezzell, Principal. (275) 276 Northampton County Schools. The editors of the Petersburg Intelligencer, Halifax Advocate and Edenton Gazette will please give the above three insertions, and for- ward their accounts to the subscriber. R. A. E. — The Star, June 23, 1835. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1836. THE NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL. The exercises of this School closed, with public examination, on Thursday and Friday, the 3d and 4th instant. The duties of the school will be resumed on the first Monday in January next. The Female department will be under the direction of an approved Tutoress. Terms as heretofore, viz. For the Languages $12 50 per Session For the Higher Branches of English .... 10 00 For the lower do do .... 8 For Music in addition 15 Board may be had in the family of the subscriber, or in the neigh- borhood, at six dollars per month. No charge for wood or contingencies. Jackson, N. C, Dec. 3, 1835. Robt. A. Ezzell, Principal. —The Star, Raleigh, N. C, December 11, 1835. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1837. NORTHAMPTON ACADEMY. The exercises of both departments of this Institution will be resumed on Monday the 17th of July next, under the direction and superintend- ence of Mr. Robert A. Ezell, as principal. By order of the Trustees. Matt. Calvert, Secy. Jackson, June 20, 1837. — The Raleigh Star, June 28, 1837. THE EXAMINATION of the Students in the above Institution will take place on Monday and Tuesday, the 18th and 19th of December. The Exercises of the School will be resumed on the 15th of January next, under the government, as heretofore, of the Subscriber, as Prin- cipal. The following Departments embrace the Course of Studies pur- sued in this Institution : I. The English Department, comprising the various branches of a thorough and extensive English Education ; II. The Classical Department, comprising the Latin and Greek Lan- guages and Literature; III. The Mathematical and Philosophical Department, comprising Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Natural Philosophy and Chemistry. With boys who design to enter College, the Preparatory Course of Northampton County Schools. 277 Studies and the standard authors adopted by the Faculty of our own excellent University at Chapel Hill, will be, henceforth, invariably adhered to. With a view of enlarging the School, the Trustees are at this time engaged in raising funds for the purpose of erecting a large and com- modious building, which, it is hoped, will be completed early in the ensuing year. The situation in the Village (Jackson) in which the Academy is located, is elevated and healthy. Indeed, when we consider the length of time the School has been in operation, the large number of Students it has uniformly had, and the almost uninterrupted health they have enjoyed, we are forced to the conclusion, that the situation is one of the healthiest in the Eastern part of the State. No boy of disorderly conduct will be admitted into the Institution, or, if admitted, will be suffered to remain after he is found to be in- corrigible. This excellent regulation was adopted by the Trustees at the commencement of the present scholastic year, and its salutary effects have been evinced, throughout the year by a uniformly good demeanor on the part of the Students. In the face of this fact, however, (for the truth of which I confidently appeal not only to the Trustees of the Institution, but to the inhabitants of the place and of its vicinity gener- ally, of any respectability or standing,) a rumor has been set afloat and circulated, with a zeal worthy of a good cause, injurious as well to the moral character of the place, as to the standing of the Institu- tion. The assertion may be safely made, that no Court-house village within the range of my acquaintance, is at this time, more uniformly free from temptations to vice or dissipation, than the one in which this Seminary is located. An able, competent Assistant Teacher will be employed, whose ser- vices will be devoted to the 3d Department of Studies, in which he will have the aid of an entirely new Mathematical and Philosophical Apparatus. Particulars setting forth the price of Board, &c. will be given here- after. Robt. A. Ezell, Principal. Jackson, Oct. 20, 1837. Star and Standard, till forbid. R. A. E. —Raleigh Register, October 30, 1837. NORTHAMPTON ACADEMY, 1838. NORTHAMPTON FEMALE ACADEMY, Jackson, N. C. The exercises of the above institution were resumed on Monday the 15th inst. under the immediate management and direction of Miss HARRIET A. DELLAY, who was recommended to the Trustees by Mrs. Emma Willard, of the distinguished Female Seminary at Troy, 278 Northampton County Schools. N. Y. Miss Dellay has been connected with the Northampton Academy for the last 12 months, and her extensive and thorough knowledge of the various sciences belonging to a perfect female education, her admir- able method of imparting instruction, her untiring industry in the performance of the duties appertaining to her station, and her mild and amiable demeanor, have already secured for her the universal approbation of not only the patrons of the institution, but of the Trus- tees and of all who are acquainted with her both as a lady and a teacher. The Musical Department is intrusted to a lady admirably qualified to give instruction in that branch. Students will be charged only from the time of entrance to the ter- mination of the session. Board may be had in respectable families in the village, at $7% to $8 per month. The terms of instruction for the session of five months, are as follows : For the ordinary branches of English learning $10 " the higher do do 12 " French and Mathematics 15 " Music 15 Jackson, Jan. 29, 1838. Matt Calvert, Sec'y, B. T. The Richmond "Whig and Raleigh Register, will copy the above four weeks, and forward their accounts to M. C. —Raleigh Register, March 12, 1838. WOOD'S FEMALE ACADEMY, 1838. SCHOOL. A Female School will be opened at my house in Northampton county, twelve miles west of Murfreesboro, N. C. the 2d Monday in January next, under the control of Miss Louisa Mooar a Lady from the North, who comes well recommended, having been educated for the purpose of teaching. She will teach all the English branches usually taught in Academies, together with French, if required. Terms of Tuition. Reading and Spelling, $8.00 per session of 5 months. Other branches $10.00. Board can be had in my family at thirty dollars per Session of five months. Strict attention will be paid to the comfort of the Boarders. Northampton Co. N. C. Oct. 25, 1837. Jas. H. Wood. —The Raleigh Star, November 8, 1837. XORTHAMPTOX COUNTY SCHOOLS. 279 WOOD'S FEMALE ACADEMY, 1S39. Having procured, at great pains and expense, a Lady from the well known and highly approved Seminary of Mrs. Willardj at Troy, X. Y., I beg leave to inform the public that a Female School will be opened at my House, situate in Northampton county, X. C, 12 miles west of Murfreesboro, commencing on the 2nd Monday of January next. In regard to the qualifications of the Instructress, I deem it necessary only to employ the identical language used by Mrs. AVillard herself in recommending her to my favorable consideration. "She is a Lady of most exemplary character, and amiable disposition, qualified to in- struct in all the English branches, French, Musick, Drawing and Painting. Terms Pee Sessiox of Five Months. Board and Tuition in all the English Branches $40.00 The same with the addition of French 45.00 Music (a separate charge) 15.00 Drawing and Painting (Do) 3.00 The Pupils will be charged from the time of entering the school to the termination of the Session, and no deduction will be made for absence unless in case of sickness, and not in that event, unless each case of sickness shall exceed two weeks in duration. As the number of Students is limited, Parents and Guardians who design to patronize the School, would do well to make immediate appli- cation, if by letter, to my address at Margarettsville, Xorthampton county, X. C. Jas. H. "Wood. Xorthampton County, Dec. 6, 1838. — Raleigh Star, December 26, 1838. ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY, 1801 The undersigned, Trustees of the Hillsborough Academy, respectfully inform the Public, that it is now opened upon a more extensive Plan (than formerly) for the Reception of Youth of both Sexes, under the Management of the Rev. Mr. Andrew Flinn, A. B., who with a proper Assistant employed for that purpose, will teach the Latin, Greek and English Languages, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, and the plainer Branches of Mathematics. The Prices of Tuition are, for the Latin and Greek Languages, Geography, or Mathematics, 16 Dollars per Annum; for Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Book-Keeping, 12 Dollars per Annum, paid quarterly in Advance. — Board may be had in private Families on very reasonable Terms, and an Expectation is enter- tained that a House will shortly be opened to be appropriated exclu- sively for the Accommodation of Young Ladies who may be sent to the Academy. The Healthiness of the Situation, the Plentifulness of Provisions which generally prevails in the Neighborhood, and the consequent Cheap- ness of Board, and the acknowledged Ability of the principal Teacher, create a Belief that Parents and Guardians will find this Academy an eligible Place for the Education of their Children and Wards, to whose Morals, and Welfare in general, the most unremitting Attention will be paid. Walter Alves, Wm. Kirkland, Wm. Whitted, Wm. Cain, Dttn. Cameron, Hillsboro', Oct. 16, 1801. Trustees. — Raleigh Register, November 10, 1801. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY UNDER GEORGE JOHNSTON. The Trustees of Hillsboro' Academy respectfully inform the Public, that it will be again opened on the first Monday of January, for the Reception of Youth of both Sexes, under the Direction of George John- ston, A. M. lately from Edinburgh, who will teach the Greek, Latin, French and English Languages, with the plainer Branches of the Mathematics, Natural and Moral Philosophy, Arithmetic and Writing. The Price of Tuition will be the same as last year. * * * Walter Alves, Wm. Kirkland, Wm. Whitted, Wm. Cain, Hillsborough, Jan. 1. Dun. Cameron. — Raleigh Register, January 3, 1803. (280) Oraxge County Schools. 281 HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY ODER THOMAS BARON. The Trustees of this Academy having formed an Engagement with Mr. George Johnston, of Petersburg, relied on his taking Charge of it on the first day of January last, and under the Expectation that he would honorably fulfil an Engagement solemnly and deliberately entered into, the Trustees informed the Public, that the Academy would be opened on that Day for the Tuition of Youth. In this Expectation, however, they were much disappointed. * * * It is with pleasure that they now inform Parents and Guardians of Youth that they have engaged Mr. Thomas Baron, A. M. from the University of Cambridge in Massachusetts, to teach and superintend the teaching of the Languages, Arithmetic, Geography, and the Mathe- matics; and under his Direction the Business of the Academy is now progressing much to their satisfaction. * * * "Walter Alves, Wm. Kirklaxd, Wm. Wrttted, Wm. Calx, Dux. Cameron, Hillsborough, March 18, 1803. Trustees. — Raleigh Register, April Jf, 1803. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY ODER RICHARD HENDERSON. AN ACADEMY Will be opened in Hillsborough, on the 1st of January, 1805, under the care of Pichard Henderson, Esq., late Professor in the University of North Carolina. James Webb, Dec. 10. Acting Trustee. — Raleigh Register, December 13, 180k- HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY ODER WILLIAM BINGHAM. The Reverend William Bingham having undertaken the charge of the Hillsborough Academy, the public are informed that the exercises of the institution will commence on the 3d day of February ensuing. Miss Elizabeth Russell, is engaged to superintend the female depart- ment. The branches of learning which will be taught are Reading and Writing, English Grammar. Arithmetic, Geography, the Latin and Greek Languages, and the Mathematics, at the rates following: $12 for reading and writing, and $16 dollars for Geography, Latin and Greek, etc. In the Town board may be procured upon cheap and rea- sonable terms. The abilities of the Rev. Mr. Bingham, as a teacher, are too well known to require an ulogium. and it is believed there are few places possessed of the advantages, salubriety of climate and cheap- ness of living in a degree superior to Hillsborough. The Trustees 282 Orange County Schools. natter themselves that in these circumstances parents will find induce- ments sufficiently strong to place their children in the Hillsborough Academy, and that their Seminary will receive a patronage proportion- ate to the advantages it will possess and the benefits it will be calculated to confer. D. Yarbrough, Sec. 1ST. B.— Miss Russell engages to teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, JSTeedle Work, Painting and Drawing in the Female Department. January 1, 1812. —The Star, March 6, 1812. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY TEACHERS, 1815. It is with pleasure that the Trustees of the Hillsborough Academy, announce to the public, that the exercises in this seminary of learning, has been opened for the present year under the superintendence of Mr. Graham, assisted by Miss Farly in the Female Department. The Eng- lish, Latin and Greek Languages are taught by Mr. Graham, and the English Grammar, Reading, Writing and Embroidery, etc. are taught by Miss Farly. * * * James Webb, for the Trustees. January 9, 1815. — Raleigh Star, January 13, 181-5. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY UNDER J. WITHERSP001V. The Exercises in this Institution will recommence on the first Mon- day in January. Dec. 4. J. Witherspoon,* Princl. - — Raleigh Register, January 9, 1818. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY RULES, 1818. The exercises of this Institution closed on the 20th ult. and will be resumed on the first Monday in January next. A few pupils in addi- tion to the number engaged may be accommodated with Board in the subscriber's family. Every attention will be paid to the discipline, Classical, and Religious instruction of Youth, sent to this Institution. In order that Parents and Guardians at a distance may learn the Prin- ciples upon which this Institution is conducted, the following Rules are subjoined. 1. Each Scholar must be present at morning and evening Worship, at the opening and close of the exercises of the day. 2. ]STo profane, abusive or indecent language shall be permitted among the pupils — but each conduct himself with propriety and de- corum on all occasions. *Rev. J. Witherspoon, a Presbyterian minister, preached at dedication of Presbyterian Church, in Raleigh, February 8, 1818. See Raleigh Register, February 18, 1818. Orange County Schools. 283 3. The use of ardent Spirits is strictly forbidden, unless as a medi- cine, and the severest discipline will be used when such cases occur. 4. ISTo Scholar shall be permitted to lounge about any Store or Tavern, or the public streets, nor play therein. 5. Every Student is required to pay strict regard to the Lord's Day, attending regularly public Worship, refraining from ordinary studies, and every kind of amusement, as riding, walking, visiting and the like. 6. Every Student shall attend such recitations from the Scriptures on the Sabbath as shall be prescribed. 7. Should any Member of the School continue to use profane, inde- cent or licentious language, or be guilty of any immoral course of con- duct, so as to render him an improper and dangerous companion for his fellow students, he shall (after due discipline being exercised) be dis- missed from the Institution. Dec. 11. Johx Witiierspoox, Princ'l. — Raleigh Register, December 11, 1818. HILLSBOKOUGH ACADEMY BUILDING, 1S21. COXTEACTOES WANTED. The Committee appointed for the purpose are desirous to contract with a proper person or persons for the building of an Academy in the town of Hillsborough. The house will be of brick, and large enough to contain about 150 students. Proposals will be received until the first Monday in December next. * * * Oct. 31, 1821. Jas. A. Woods, Secy. — Raleigh Register, November 16, 1821. HILLSBOKOUGH ACADEMY ODER JOH> T RODGERS. THE Exercises of this Institution will be resumed on the first Mon- day in January. In addition to the studies already pursued as prepara- tory to admission into the University, an extensive English course will be commenced, which is designed to facilitate the subsequent studies of those who may be admitted. The French language will also be taught without any additional charge. Parents and Guardians who may wish to obtain further information respecting this School, with regard to the terms of tuition, rules, plan of studies, &c. shall have it on appli- cation to the subscriber. Johix Eodgers, Principal, Who will also receive a few students as boarders. — Raleigh Register, December 6, 1822. HILLSBOROUGH PREPARATORY SCHOOL. The subscriber having been appointed Principal of this Institution, respectfully solicits the patronage of Parents and Guardians who wish to have their sons or wards prepared for the Freshman, Sophomore 284 Orange County Schools. or Junior Classes in the University. The various branches of an Eng- lish education will also he taught in this Academy. Of the system of studies, rates of tuition, rules of government, &c. printed statements will he furnished, on application to the subscriber. Hillsboro, 1ST. C, June 25, 1822. John Rogers. The Fall Session will commence on the first Monday after the fourth of July, and terminate on the fourth Saturday in November. J. R. — Raleigh Register, June 28, 1822. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. For the very extensive patronage with which this School has been favored, the Subscriber is sincerely grateful — he will still continue to labor faithfully in the instruction of those who may be committed to his care. The Exercises will be resumed on the 1st Monday in January. Hillsboro' Dec. 8. John Rogers, Princ'l. — From Raleigh Register, December 12, 1823. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. AT the late Examination of the Students of the Hillsborough Acad- emy, held in presence of the Faculty of the University of this State, fifteen young Gentlemen were approved on the studies preparatory to the Freshman Class, and six for the Sophomore. The Exercises of the Academy will be resumed on the last Monday in the present month. The subscriber has engaged the assistance of a Gentleman, who has taught for several years in one of the most distinguished classical seminaries in Maryland. Idle, dissolute, and profane young men, who may think of resorting to this Institution, are hereby forewarned, that neither at the Academy, nor in the town, will immorality meet with the least countenance. Exclusive of the time allotted for recitation, regular hours for study- ing at the Academy, under the inspection of the Teachers, are pre- scribed, morning and evening; so that the time usually mis-spent by Students at their lodgings will be here usefully employed. June 16. John Rogers, Principal. — Raleigh Register, June 20, 1823. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. The next Session will commence on the third Monday in June. Stu- dents are prepared at this Institution for the Freshman and Sophomore Classes in the University. The various branches of a complete English Education are also taught. Hillsborough, May 31. John Rogers, Prest. — -Raleigh Register, June 1/., 1821+. Okahge County Schools. 285 HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY USDER ROGERS AMD HOOPER. CLASSICAL SCHOOL In Hillsborough, X. C. THE Rev. William Hooper, respectfully informs the public, that he has associated himself with Mr. John Rogers, who has been for several years Principal of the Hillsboro' Academy, in the future conduct of this institution. The undersigned having been appointed ,by the Trustees to the joint care of the Hillsborough Academy, announce to Parents and Guardians, that they will exert themselves to make thorough Scholars of those who may be committed to their care. The School will be conducted on the plan of the most approved Classical Schools in our country, of which the subscribers have taken pains to obtain particular information. Youth will be prepared for the Sophomore Class in the University. The School will be divided into four or five Classes, and none will be admitted but those who become members of one of the regular classes ; this school being intended for those whose object is to obtain a com- plete and liberal education. Tuition, Thirty Dollars per annum, or Fifteen per session, to be paid always in advance. Eoard may be had at Ten Dollars per month. The exercises of the ensuing session will commence on the first Monday in July. Johx Rogers, June 15th. William Hooper. The Editors of the Newbern, Wilmington, Fayetteville (Observer), Salisbury and Cheraw papers will give the above three insertions, and forward their accounts to this office. • — Raleigh Register, June 21, 1825. TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. THE subscriber having been unexpectedly appointed a Professor in the University, finds it necessary to make some alteration in his adver- tisement to the public. — Though he will be unable to take any share in the teaching of the pupils, yet the Trustees have continued him in the office of joint Manager of the school with Mr. Rogers. He will therefore still hold himself responsible for the qualifications of the per- son who may act in his place, and by the vicinity of the Academy to the University, will be enabled to lend his advice and assistance in the adopting and maintaining of such a system of studies and discipline, as will fulfill the expectations of parents. The increased requisitions for entering College, make it more than ever necessary that all our Grammar Schools should be put on the best possible footing for secur- ing correctness and soundness of scholarship. Hillsborough, July 2. W. Hooper. — Raleigh Register, July 12, 1825. 286 Orange County Schools. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. BOYS commencing the Latin Grammar will be received, the next session, but no one to study English exclusively. Those who are ad- vanced in the Languages, will, after a strict examination, be classed according to their Scholarship. We decline admitting students who are, at this time, qualified to enter the Ereshman Class in the University of North Carolina as our scheme of studies extends no further than to a thorough preparation of our pupils for admission into this Class, at the opening of the session in January. The school will go into operation again on the 16th of January. Dec. 26th. John Rogers, Princ'l. The editors of the Carolina Observer are requested to publish the above advertisement four times. J. R. — Raleigh Register, December 27, 1825. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY UNDER W. J. BINGHAM. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. THE Examination will commence on the 29th of November and close on the evening of the next day. Parents, Guardians and the public generally, are respectfully invited to attend. John Rogers. Dr. Rogers having resigned the charge of the Hillsborough Academy, the exercises will be resumed on the first Monday of January under the direction of November 4th. W. J. Bingham. — Raleigh Register, November 10, 1826. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. THE undersigned, Trustees of the Hillsborough Academy, having engaged William J. Bingham as Principal of this institution, take great pleasure in recommending the school to the patronage of the pub- lic. This they do with the more confidence, as Mr. Bingham is per- sonally known to each of them. He is already a teacher of some experi- ence and note, and unites to sound learning and the most exemplary character, a happy talent for preserving strict and wholesome discipline. The Trustees pledge themselves to the public, to be the active and regular guardians of the institution ; they will see that a becoming con- duct and deportment shall be observed on the part of the students at all times and places. And no boarding house, where proper authority is not maintained over the boys, will be tolerated. Should any further recommendation of Mr. Bingham, as an in- Orange County Schools. 287 structor of youth be required, application may be made to the Rev. Dr. Caldwell, and to Professors Andrews, Hooper and Mitchell at the University. Wm. Norwood, E. Nash, David Yarborough, Wm. KlRKLAND, Francis L. Hawks, James Webb, John Taylor, A. B. Bruce, Dec. 5. James Phillips. — Raleigh Register, December 12, 1826. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. THE Examination will commence on Monday the 2d of June, and conclude on the evening of the following day. The exercises will be resumed on the 2d Thursday in July. W. J. Bingham, Principal. P. S. — As the classes commence in January, beginners cannot be re- ceived the ensuing session. Boys who have studied the Latin Grammar, or are in any higher stage of advancement will be admitted. May 28. W. J. B. — Raleigh Register, May 30, 1828. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. THE Examination will commence on Monday the 1st of December, and conclude on the evening of the following day. The Exercises will be resumed on the fLst Monday in January. W. J. Bingham, Principal. ALSO, a very general assortment of SCHOOL and CHILDREN'S BOOKS and STATIONARY ARTICLES. Nov. 20, 1828. — Raleigh Register, November 28, 1828. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. THE Examination will take place on Monday and Tuesday the 1st and 2d days of June. — The Exercises will be resumed on Thursday the 16th of July. May 28. "Wm. J. Bingham. Principal. — Raleigh Register, June 2, 1829. 288 Orange County Schools. HILLSBOEOUGH ACADEMY. HAVING obtained a competent assistant, I will receive a Latin Grammar class at the commencement of the next Session. — Also a few English Scholars. The Session will commence on the 16th of July. Hillsboro', June 17. W. J. Bingham, Principal. — Raleigh Register, June 23, 1829. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. THE Examination will be on Monday & Tuesday, the 7th and 8th of December. The exercises will be resumed on Monday, the 11th of Jan- uary. Mr. Edward Smith, formerly of Petersburg (Va.) Academy, a teacher of long experience, and highly distinguished for classical and scientific attainments, will be associated in the labors of the Academy. The system of studies is, in general, preparatory to our University. The common English branches — Spelling, Beading, Writing, Geography, Arithmetic and English Grammar, are interspersed throughout the course. Tuition in the higher branches of education will be given to such as desire it. Regular tuition, $15 per session. W. J. Bingham, Principal. P. S. — Board in the most genteel families $10 per month, including bed, washing, firewood, and candles. Hillsboro' Nov. 24. — Raleigh Register, December 3, 1829. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. THE SUMMER SESSION, will commence on Thursday the 15th of July. Such as desire their sons to begin their Classical Course with us, are reminded, that this is the commencement of the Academic Year. We shall have a class preparing for the Sophomore. June 8. W. J. Bingham, Principal. — Raleigh Register, June llf, 1830. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. The Winter Session will commence on the 1st Monday in January. Dec. 13, 1830. W. J. Bingham, Prin. —Star & N. C. Gazette, December 30, 1830. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. The next session will commence on Monday the 11th of July. May 30th, 1831. W. J. Bingham, Principal. - — Raleigh Register, Thursday, June 2, 1831. Orange County Schools. 289 THE HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY Will be opened on Thursday, the 12th of January. The sessions and vacations will be regulated hereafter by those of the University. December 7, 1831. W. J. Bingham, Principal. —The Star, December 16, 1831 HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. A Gentleman from the Andover (Mass.) 'Seminary for Teachers' has been employed to conduct the English Department, and a few English Scholars will be received. Jan. 1, 1833. W. J. Bingham, Princ'l. — The Register, Friday, January )±, 1833. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. The Fall Session will end on the 18th of December. The Spring Ses- sion will commence on the 16th of January. The English branches receive the entire attention of one teacher. Mr. Phillips, next neighbor to the Principal, will have excellent ac- commodations for a considerable number of boarders, at $8 per month. — Proximity of residence, and liberty of access at all hours, will place them under the supervision of the Principal almost as much as if they were under his own roof. Mr. P's house is in a retired situation, remote from the business part of the town, and convenient to the Academy. December 3. W. J. Bingham, Principal. — The Star, Raleigh, December 13, 1833. THE HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY Will be opened on Eriday, the 11th of January. The principal is in correspondence with Mr. Hall, principal of the Andover (Mass.) "Seminary for Teachers," and hopes to procure a gen- tleman from that institution, to conduct the English Department. On the importance of this department in our classical schools, and the diffi- culty, not to say the impracticability in a large school, of giving to it a due share of attention, without an appropriate instructor, he thinks it needless to remark ; and he presumes an additional charge of one dollar and fifty cents a session for tuition in English, will be cheerfully met by the community. In the event of procuring an English teacher, notice will be given, and a few English scholars will be received. December 15, 1832. Wm. J. Bingham, Principal. —The Star, December 23, 1832. 19 290 Orange County Schools. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. The Trustees of the Hillsborough Male Academy give notice that the exercises of this institution will commence its fall session on the 8th day of August next, under the superintendence of Mr. W. J. BINGHAM, A. M. whose well known reputation as a classical scholar and peculiar tact of imparting instruction, has given reputation to this School, which is second to none in the southern States. The healthy situation of Hillsborough, the polished, moral and relig- ious society, give it strong claims to public patronage. The English department will be taught by Mr. J. C. NORWOOD whose qualifications, both moral and literary, are of the first order. Board can be had in private families at $8 per month. No student will be received that does not board in a private house. By order of the Board. J. Taylor, Secy. June 24, 1834. — The Star, Raleigh, July 3, 183 k- HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. THE Examination will be on the 22d & 23d instant. The next Ses- sion will commence on the first Thursday in August. MR. LINDSAY, heretofore Teacher of the Commissioners' School, will conduct the English Department. June 10. Vm. J. Bingham, Principal. — Raleigh Register, June 28, 1835. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. The Fall Session will end on the 15th instant. The Spring Session will begin on the 26th of January. The Principal, convinced of the impossibility of doing justice to his School without a third Teacher, has engaged the services of Mr. JOHN A. BINGHAM, whose previous training in this Academy and subse- quent experience in teaching, peculiarly qualify him for the station. — Such of his patrons as admit the economy of giving a higher price for better work, will, he is assured, cheerfully meet the necessary advance in the price of classical tuition. Tuition in the Classical Department $21 a Session. In the English Department $13. No extra charges. Dec. 8. "W. J. Bingham, Principal. — The Register, December 20, 1836. Orange County Schools. 291 HILLSBORO' ACADEMY. The Fall Session will commence on the 4th of August. June 29. W. J. Bingham, Principal. The Raleigh papers will insert the above three times. — Raleigh Register, July 17, 1837. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. THE Spring Session will commence on the 15th of January. English Department committed to Mr. W. C. Sutton, under the general supervision of the Principal. French taught to such as desire it, by a native of France, at $3 a month. W. J. Bingham, Principal. Dec. 7. — Raleigh Register, December 11, 1837. HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY. The Fall Session will commence on the 9th of August. Classical Department ^ W. J. Bingham, Tuition $21 per session, ( John A. Bingham, English Department ( W. C. Sutton, Tuition $13 per session, ( John McAllister, French Department, ) rp ... ). A. Bingham, 1 union $21 in advance. I \ tt -d English Dep. ( A. H. Ray, Tuition $15 in advance. ( S. W. Hughes. June 19, 1839. — Raleigh Register, June 29, 1839. For the Register. "HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY." This Institution has, for years, been growing on the public confidence. Its able and indefatigable Principal, Mr. BINGHAM, has preferred that it should win its way to fame, rather by the proficiency of the pu- pils, than by the adventitious aids so often resorted to, by the friends of other Academies. Though urged by Parents & Guardians to give to the public his system of School government and studies, he has hith- erto declined to go beyond the ordinary advertisement, of the time at which the school exercises commence. Very recently, however, the Trustees of the Academy have issued a small Pamphlet, containing some outlines of the system of discipline adopted by Mr. B., together with a list of the Students and calculated, we trust, to place the claims of this School on such ground as fully to justify its extensive patronage. By that publication it will appear that both the Classical and English De- partments are filled ; that the location of the School is in a healthful region and in a community unsurpassed for morality, but what is of in- finitely more importance even than these advantages, is, that the disci- pline combines energy with mildness and that it is not confined to the Academic hours, but extends to those of relaxation. The pupil is thus led to acquire consistency of character and insensibly to cultivate proper self-respect. It is common to hear American scholarship depreciated, and perhaps when contrasted with European, it may not be without truth, but there is abundant reason to account for it. The time di- rected to Classical studies and the thorough elementary instruction in Europe, has long been regarded as among the prominent causes of this 294 Orange County Schools. superiority ; Experience has taught that there is no sound learning in the higher branches, without a perfect mastery of the primary studies. More good minds have been wrecked, by attempting a north-west passage to learning, than ever failed to arrive at it by the old route. The impa- tience of this age, and particularly of this country, have become pro- verbial, and in nothing is this more seen than in the discoveries of short systems of Education ; a species of quackery, which panders to the pub- lic appetite. Without recurring particularly to the many errors in the organiza- tion of Grammar Schools, the writer thinks there is one common defect in the mode of getting up such Schools. If a young gentleman is liber- ally educated, as it is called, and should be seized with the mania for professional fame, without the means of pursuing his studies, he forth- with "urged by poverty and requests of friends" issues proposals for opening "a Classical Seminary" not to build up an honest name as an Instructor, not to extend the blessings of sound learning to others, but to sustain himself while preparing for the practice of a far different profession, that of Divinity, Law, or Medicine. ISTow, we do not cen- sure many of these good men, for if they faithfully discharge their duty to their pupils they deserve applause. All we mean to say is, that it is not probable we should find them as devoted to this temporary calling, as if it were to be the business of their lives — that men do not usually take as much pains with the scaffolding, as with the building for which it is used. So well has Mr. B. been aware of this, that he has refused to receive any Assistant who has not, like himself, devoted his life to the business of Instruction : and the consequences are already manifest in the in- creased and increasing reputation of the School. He has retained As- sistants at very high salaries, in the hope of elevating the character of the Academy and enlarging the sphere of its usefulness, and we are well assured that any increase of expense incurred for this purpose, will be amply repaid by increased patronage. The writer is not in any manner connected either with the Academy or the Instructors, and hopes that his motives will not suffer from mis- construction. As a Eather and a friend of learning, he offers his humble tribute of applause to an Institution, which has been furnished to our University the first Classical Scholars, and in which we see a pledge of future and continued usefulness. Attictjs. — Raleigh Register, August 10, 1839. Orahge Coua t ty Schools. 295 HILLSBOEOUGH ACADEMY. The Fall Session will end on the 6th of December. The Spring Ses- sion will begin on Monday the 6th of January. Tuition as heretofore. ;W. J. Bingham, "| J. A. Bingham, > Principals. A. H. Ray. J t? r -u -n / S. W. Hughes. English Dep. j ^ R Ra * Hillsboro', N. C. Nov. 13. — -Raleigh Register, November 23, 1839. GREGORY'S BOARDING SCHOOL, 1808. Mrs. Gregory, late from Danville, Virginia, who comes well recom- mended, will commence on the 1st of January next, boarding and teach- ing young Ladies the following Arts and Sciences, and at the prices affixed per year : Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Grammar, $12, with the addition of plain Sewing and Sampler, $20, with the further addition of Em- broidery, Lace-work, fine .Needle-work, Fillegree, Artificial and Scrap Work, $30, Geography $8, Wax-work $8, Drawing and Painting, $10, Music $40. Board, Washing, and Tuition of every description, Music excepted, $100. To be paid quarterly in advance. Hillsboro. — Raleigh Register, January 7, 1808. HAWFIELD ACADEMY, 1808. A Grammar School will be opened in Orange County, about ten miles west of Hillsboro', on the first Monday in January next, for the recep- tion of Students under the Superintendence of the Rev. Wm. Paisley, in which will be taught the Latin and Greek Languages, Geography, Natural and Moral Philosophy, etc., etc. The terms of Tuition will be sixteen dollars per annum, to be paid at the end of the year. The price of Board, Lodging, Washing, etc. will be about fifty dollars per annum. Mr. James Mason, living near to the School-house, expects to have it in his power to board ten or twelve Students ; and Boarding may also be obtained in several other respectable families in the neighborhood. It is supposed, on account of the healthful situation of this part of the Country, the low price of Board and Tuition, together with the tried and approved abilities of the Teacher, * * * that this School will meet with the encouragement of the Friends of Science. * * * Nov. IS. — Raleigh Register, November 21f, 1808. 296 Okange County Schools. HAWFIELD ACADEMY UNDER J. H. PICKARD. The Subscriber intends opening a School in the neighborhood of the Rev'd Paisley and James Mebane, Esq. on the first Monday in January next; where will be taught, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, the Latin and Greek Languages, Philosophy, etc. * * * Orange, Nov. 26. John H. Pickard. — Raleigh Register, December 11, 1812. HAWFIELD ACADEMY. The subscribed being about to leave the Hillsborough Academy, will again open a Grammar School, at the Hawfield Academy, on the first Monday in January next. The Latin and Greek Languages, English Grammar, and the usual branches of Academical Study, will be taught. Boarding can be had in good houses, it is presumed, for $50 a year. Great attention will be given as well to the morals as to the literary Education of youth. Poplar Spring, Orange, ]STov. 17. John H. Pickard. — Raleigh Register, November 25, 181k- MT. REPOSE SCHOOL UNDER WI. BINGHAM, 1818. THE EXERCISES Of the Academy under the superintendence of the Subscriber will be resumed on the first Monday of January next, in the dwelling house of the late Mrs. Hargrave, on Back Creek, about 10 miles north west of Hillsborough. The situation is healthy, the house large and convenient, and the neighborhood very eligible for a school. Board in respectable families may be procured on reasonable terms. Due attention shall be paid to the moral as well as literary proficiency of his pupils. Terms of tuition : for the Latin and Greek Languages, Geography, etc. $18 ; English Grammar $16 ; Reading, Writing and Arithmetic $8 a year. Payment quarterly in advance. Wm. Bingham. Mount Repose, Dec. 15. — Raleigh Register, January 2, 1818. THE EXERCISES Of the Academy under the superintendence of the Rev. Wm. Bingham will be resumed on the first Monday of January. * * * The Academy is about 10 miles northwest of Hillsborough. Mount Repose, Dec. 15. — Raleigh Register, December 21f, 1818. Orange Couxty Schools. 297 THE EXERCISES Of the School under the direction of the Rev. Wm. Bingham will be resumed on the 1st Monday of January next. * * * Mount Repose, Orange County. Dec. 4, 1S19. — Raleigh Register, December 10, 1819. THE EXERCISES Of the Academy under the direction of the Rev. Wm. Bingham will be resumed on the first of January next. Board may be procured in respectable families in the vicinity. Mount Repose, Orange county, December 18. — Raleigh Register, December 29, 1820. EXAMIXATIOX. The semi-annual Examination of the students under the care of the Rev. Wm. Bingham, will commence on the 10th of December, and end on the 12th. — The exercises of the Academy will be resumed on the 1st Monday of January. — Tuition for the Latin and Greek Languages. English Grammar and Geography, twenty dollars per annum, payable quarterly in advance. * * * Xov. 8. — Raleigh Register, November 16. 1821. MOOT EEPOSE SCHOOL ODER W. J. BINGHAM. THE exercises of the Academy heretofore under the superintendence of the Rev. Wm. Bingham, will be continued by Wm. J. Bingham. The system of studies will be the same. W. J. Bingham. Mount Repose, Orange County. February 9, 1826. — Raleigh Register, February 11±, 18.26. MT. REPOSE SCHOOL ODER W. P. FORREST. MOUNT REPOSE. PRIVATE BOARDIXG SCHOOL. THE subscriber proposes to open a Private Boarding School, on the third Monday in January, at the late residence of Rev. "Wm. Bingham, deceased. The terms of tuition will be. For Spelling, Reading. Writing and Arithmetic, per ) session, 84.00 v payable in The Latin Language, 6.00 \ advance. English Grammar, Geography and Astronomy. 8.00 298 Orange County Schools. A deduction will be made to those who enter after the session com- mences. There will be two sessions in the year, of five months each. Price of board, six dollars per month. The moderation of the terms, the healthiness and pleasantness of the situation, and the morality of the neighborhood, are considerations which it is hoped will procure for this establishment a share of public patron- age. Wm, P. Forkest. Orange county, December 30. — The Star, January 8, 1829. UNION SCHOOL, 1818. THE PROSPECT COMPANY, Has erected a Boarding House near Union School House, about one mile south of Woody's Ferry on Haw-River, Orange County, in which will be admitted 10 or 12 Boarders ; who may be taught in Union School, the following branches of Literature : Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, with the Art of Scanning Poetry, Geography, Drawing, Painting, Embroidery, and otber kinds of Needle- Work. Mary Mendenhall, the present Tutoress, has taught some years, — and is well recommended for her competency and qualifications as a tutoress. She will reside at the Boarding House. * * * Boys will not be permitted to continue in the Boarding House after they are fifteen years of age. Terms, $16.50, for Board and Tuition a Quarter, which sum must be paid in advance. For further information, enquire of Thomas Newlin. Isaac Sugart, President. 5th mo. 1st day, 1818. — Raleigh Register, June 5, 1818. GRATES' FEMALE SCHOOL, 1819. The Exercises of the Female School at Long Meadows, will be re- sumed on the last Monday in January next, under the direction of Mrs. Graves. In this Institution are taught Grammar, Geography, Moral and Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Logic, Rhetoric and His- tory; also Needle Work, Drawing and Music. Boarding and Tuition will be Fifty-five Dollars a Session in advance, except Music and Drawing, for which there will be an extra charge. The greatest attention will be paid to the morals and religious in- struction of pupils put under our care. Elijah Graves, Principal. Orange 6 miles North West of Hillsboro. December 17, 1819. — Raleigh Register, December 2J±, 1819. Orange County Schools. 299 GRAVES' SCHOOL AT WALNUT GROYE, 1828. FEMALE EDUCATION. A FEMALE SCHOOL, is proposed to be open on the first Monday in January next, under the superintendence of Rev. Elijah Graves, at Walnut Grove, twelve miles from Hillsborough, near the road lead- ing from that place to Pittsborough. In this school will be taught every necessary and useful branch of literature, and some of the orna- mental, such as needle work, drawing and painting. The very moder- ate price of six dollars a month will be charged for board, and the price of tuition will vary from six to twelve and a half dollars. The situation of this school is extremely healthy, and the government of it will be entirely parental. Orange county, Dec. 11. — The Star, January 3, 1828. CHAPEL HILL ACADEMY, 1820. CHAPEL HILL ACADEMY. THE exercises of this institution will commence on the twentieth of June next, under the superintendence of the undersigned. The course of studies in this Academy will be (as usual) so arranged as to render it in every respect preparatory to the University. Elocution, pronun- ciation according to the rules of Prosody, Scanning and the derivation and composition of words will receive particular attention. Due regard will also be paid to those pursuing the lower branches of Education, and every exertion used to stimulate them to emulation. The moral conduct and good deportment of the pupils will receive special attention. The local situation of the Academy must also afford advantages to those preparing for the University. The terms of Tuition will be as usual. The sessions and vacations will be regulated by those of the University. Chapel-Hill, May 1st, 1820. James A. Craig. fglPJ. A. Craig will keep on hand a supply of School Books. —The Star, May 26, 1820. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1821. CHAPEL-HILL ACADEMY. THE exercises of this Institution will again be resumed on the 5th of January next. The course of studies in this Academy is as usual, so arranged as to render it preparatory to the University. The exam- inations will be immediately previous to those in the University, and under the direction of the Faculty. At each public examination of 300 Orange County Schools. the School the Senior Class will be considered as candidates for the then ensuing Freshman Class in College, and examined as such. The sessions and vacations will be regulated by those of the University. Raleigh, Dec. 14th, 1820. J. A. Craig, Principal. —The Star, December 15, 1820. HILLSBOROUGH FEMALE SEMINARY, 1825. THE Exercises of this Institution will commence on the first day of August, under the immediate care of Miss Lavinia Brainerd, and under the inspection and superintendence of Eev. William M. Green. The course of instruction in this seminary will be carried on in a reg- ular continued system of Academic studies, embracing all the sceientific and ornamental branches necessary to complete the female education. Pupils from abroad can be accommodated with board in the most respectable families of the place, at the rate of ten dollars per month. Arrangements, however, are now making, by which it is intended to in- struct the more advanced pupils in house-wifery and in all the various branches of domestic economy. Whilst all due attention will be paid to the ordinary and the ornamental branches of education, the instruct- ors will deem it their imperious duty to pay especial regard to the morals & manners of the young ladies committed to their care. There will be a select committee of literary ladies and gentlemen to attend the semi-annual examinations, to decide on the merits and progress of the pupils, and to place them in the several classes. Those pupils who shall have completed their course of studies with acceptance, will receive a Diploma with the signatures of their in- structors and of the examining committee, and under the seal of the seminary. The studies of the several classes will be arranged in the following order : First Class. — Reading, Writing, Orthography, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Modern Geography, Elements of Composition. Second Class. — Ancient, Modern & Sacred Geography, Use of the Globes, Map-drawing, Natural History, History of the United States. Third Class. — Algebra, Elements of Euclid, Tytler's History, Rhetoric, Elements of Criticism, Astronomy, Chronology, and Natural Philosophy. Fourth Class. — Moral Philosophy, Evidences of Christianity, Natural Theology, Chemistry, Botany, Mineralogy and Logic. In addition to the above, lessons will be given in Music, Drawing and Painting in all its styles, in plain and ornamental Needle-work, and in making Fruit and Flowers in Wax. There will be two vacations in the year; one of six weeks during the winter, the other of a fortnight during the summer. The first session will end about the middle of November next; and a proportionable deduction be made in the price of tuition on account of the shortness of the session. Orange County Schools. 301 PRICES OF TUITION. For First Class, per session $10.00 For Second Class, per session 12.50 For Third and Fourth Classes, per session 15.00 All the ornamental branches taught at the usual prices. Hillsboro', July 9. The Editors of the Raleigh Star, Carolina Observer, Cape Fear Recorder, Newbern Sentinel, Edenton Gazette and Western Carolinian, are requested to give the above three insertions, and forward their accounts to the Editor of the Hillsborough Recorder for payment. — Raleigh Register, July 15, 1825. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1826. HILLSBOROUGH FEMALE SEMINARY. THE First Session of this Institution closed on the 17th ult. — at which time an approved Examination of the pupils was sustained in the presence of the School Committee. The exercises of this Seminary will be resumed on Thursday the 12th of January next. Competent Instructors will be in readiness at that time to meet the wishes of those Parents and Guardians who may commit their Children to our care, with a view to their instruction, in either the useful or ornamental branches of Female Education. The Superintendent, deeply impressed with the importance of rightly training those who are now the daugh- ters, but are shortly to be the wives and mothers of the community, pledges himself, as before, to exercise parental watchfulness over his pupils, and to give such direction to the instructions of the Seminary, as shall adapt them to the eternal as well as temporal interests of those committed to his care. Everything taught shall be taught thoroughly and with a view to practical life. — And although the lighter gratifications of female educa- tion, usually called "accomplishments" shall be attended to in their proper place and measure, yet the chief aim of the Instructor shall be to fit their pupils for usefulness, by inculcating, both by precept and example, moderation, forbearance, good temper, self-control, and the morality of the Gospel. To Parents and Guardians at a distance, who may commend their children to his attention, the Superintendent engages to provide them with board, in families convenient to the Academy, and where all due attention will be paid to their morals, their manners, and their comfort. Terms of Tuition at the usual rates. — Board can be obtained in the most respectable families at $10 per month, including wood, washing, candles, &c. W. M. Green, Superintendent. Hillsborough, Dec. 1st, 1825. 302 Orange County Schools. The Editors of the Kaleigh Star, JNTewbern Sentinel, Edenton Gazette, Fayetteville Observer, Cape Fear Recorder, and Western Carolinian, are requested to publish the above for three successive weeks, and for- ward their accounts to the office of the Hillsborough Recorder for payment. — Raleigh Register, December 20, 1825. THE second session of this Institution commenced on the 12th inst. and the superintendent takes pleasure in informing Parents & Guar- dians at a distance, that he is at present assisted by a Gentleman and Lady of the most undoubted qualifications. He can, therefore, with confidence, recommend the school to the attention of the public, and engage that no exertion shall be spared to give to it a permanent and useful character. Wm. M. Green, Superintendent. Jan. 25th, 1826. The Editors of the Star, Carolina Observer, "Western Carolinian, Cape Fear Recorder, JNTewbern Sentinel and Edenton Gazette, will publish the above for four successive weeks, and forward their accounts to the office of the Hillsborough Recorder. W. M. G. — Raleigh Register, January 31, 1826. HILLSBOROUGH FEMALE SEMINARY, 1827. THE Exercises of this Institution will be resumed on the 12th in- stant. The facilities for instruction afforded by the number of Teach- ers, and the possession of an excellent Philosophical and Chemical Apparatus and Mineralogical Cabinet, united to the known healthiness of the place, and the moderate terms of tuition, present no ordinary claims to the notice of the parents and guardians of our community. PRICES AS BEFORE. Ordinary Tuition per Session. Fourth Class $10.00 Third Class 12.50 Second Class 12.50 First Class 15.00 Music (per session) 24.00 Painting & Drawing 10.00 Needle Work 1.00 Contingent expenses 50 Board $10 per month. Hillsboro', July 2. Wm. M. Green, Superintendent. —Raleigh Register, July 13, 1827. Orange County Schools. 303 HILLSBORO' FEMALE SEMINARY, 1828. The Summer Session of this Institution will commence on the 10th of July. LITERARY TUITION. First Class, per session $15.00 Second and Third Classes, per session 12.50 Fourth Class, per session 10.00 Contingent Expenses 50 ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Music, per session $24.00 Drawing & Painting 10.00 Needle Work 1.00 Board can be obtained in the most respectable families of the place at $10 per month, including washing, wood, candles, &c. A few young ladies will be received as boarders in the family of the instructresses. July 3. W. M. Green, Superintendent. - — Raleigh Register, July 1/., 1828. HILLSBORO' FEMALE SEMINARY, 1829. THE Summer Session of this Institution will commence on the 9th day of July. Terms as heretofore. ORDINARY TUITION. Fourth Class, per session $10.00 Second and Third Classes, per session 12.50 First Class, per session 15.00 Contingent Expenses 50 ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES. Music, per session $24.00 Lace Needlework, per session 3.00 Muslin Needlework, per session 2.00 Drawing & Painting, per session 10.00 Board from $8 to $10 per month. June, 1829. W. M. Green, Superintendent. — Raleigh Register, July 9, 1829. 304 Orange County Schools. THE Winter Examination of the Institution ended on the 8th in- stant. The next Session will commence on the 28th January next. Eirst Class, per session $15.00 Second and Third Classes, per session 12.50 Fourth Class, per session 10.00 Contingent Expenses 50 Music, per session 24.00 Drawing & Painting 10.00 Needle Work $1.00 to 3.00 Board, including Wood, Washing, Candles, &c. in the most respect- able families, for $10 per month. Dec. 19. W. M. Green, Superintendent. The Raleigh Star, Western Carolinian, Ereeman's Echo, Halifax Minerva, and Eayetteville Observer, will publish the above 4 times, and forward their accounts to J. P. Sneed, Esq., Treasurer of the Hills- boro' Female Seminary. — Raleigh Register, December 21, 1829. HILLSBOBO' FEMALE SEMIlfABY, 1830. THE Summer Examination of this Institution closed on the 22d inst. The next Session will commence on Thursday, the 8th of July. — An early attendance of the Scholars is desired. Terms as heretofore, viz : FOE ORDINARY TUITION. First Class, per session $15.00 Second and Third Classes, per session 12.50 Fourth Class, per session 10.00 Contingent Expenses 50 ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES. Music, per session 24.00 Drawing & Painting 10.00 Needle Work $1.00 to 3.00 Board can be obtained in the most respectable families of the place, at from $9 to $10 per month, including Wood, Washing, Candles, &c. Hillsboro', June 24, 1830. W. M. Green, Superintendent. The Editors of the Star, N. C. Journal, Newbern Spectator, Roanoke Advocate and Edenton Gazette, will please give the above three inser- tions and forward their accounts to the Treasurer of the H. F. S. — Raleigh Register, July 5, 1830. Orange County Schools. 305 The Winter Examination ended on the 7th inst. The next Session will commence on Thursday, the 20th of January, 1831. This institution has now been in successful operation five years, and continues, notwithstanding the pecuniary straitness of the times, to receive a full share of public patronage. The course of studies though liberal, is yet so regulated as to give no undue precedence to the orna- mental branches of Education, and to allow of no intrusion upon the regular school hours. A neat and well selected Apparatus, together with a handsome Cab- inet of Minerals, facilitate the task of instruction in the several studies of Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, and Mineralogy. * * * Dec. 8th, 1830. Wm. M. Green, Superintendent. — Raleigh Register, December 16, 1830. HILLSBOROUGH FEMALE SEMINARY, 1833, The Winter Examinations of this Institution took place on the 3d inst. The next Session will commence on the 11th January, 1833. The true test of character of all Schools is the proficiency of their pupils in sound and useful learning, and not in the number and titles of the names by which they are recommended. — As the above Institu- tion has now been more than seven years in successful operation, its Instructors would fearlessly, though modestly appeal to the fruits of their past labors in proof of the honesty and ability with which they have hitherto fulfilled their trust, and as the surest pledge of their fidelity for the time to come. Their pupils are now scattered in every section of the State, and of their profiency generally an enlightened public can judge for themselves. The health of the Superintendent being restored, he will again take part in the instruction of the higher classes, as well as exercise a gen- eral control over the whole School. Board may be obtained in the most respectable families of the place at from $8 to $10 per month. Tuition from $10 to $15 per Session. Music, $24. Drawing and Painting, $10. Needle-work, from $1 to $3. Hillsborough, Dec. 1832. W. M. Green, Superintendent. — Raleigh Register, Friday, December 11+, 1832. HILLSBOROUGH FEMALE SEMINARY, 1835. The Subscriber having resumed the superintendence of this Insti- tution, pledges himself to watch with fidelity over its interests, and to devote to it as much of his time and attention as may be necessary to promote good order, and ensure a proper regard to the morals and scholarship of its pupils. The character which this School has long sustained before the public, renders unnecessary any of the usual appeals to attract attention and procure patronage. The same experienced Instructress will continue her labors, assisted by such other Teachers as the wants of the School may require. 20 306 Orange County Schools. The next Session will commence on Thursday the 8th inst. Price of Tuition, $10.50 to $16.50, per Session. Music, $24. Drawing and Painting, $10. Board from $8 to $9 per month. January, 1835. William M. Green, Superintendent. — Raleigh Register, January 20, 1835. HILLSBORO' FEMALE ACADEMY, 1837. The Second Session of this Institution will commence on Thursday, the 20th of July. TERMS OF TUITION. First Class $17.00 Second Class 15.00 Third Class 12.00 Instruction on the Piano 25.00 Instruction on the Guitar 25.00 Instruction in Drawing & Painting 12.00 Instruction in Needle Work 3.00 Hillsboro', June 27. Wm. M. Green, Superintendent. — Raleigh Register, Monday, July 3, 1837. HILLSBORO' FEMALE ACADEMY, 1838. The Spring session of this Institution will open on the 25th inst. TERMS OF TUITION. First Class $17.00 Second, Third and Fourth Classes 15.00 Music 25.00 Drawing and Painting 12.00 Needle Work 3.00 Lessons in French will be given by a native of France at $3.00 per month. Board may be had in some of the most respectable families of the place at $10 per month. Jan. 8, 1838. Wm. M. Green, Superintendent. — Raleigh Register, January 15, 1838. The Subscriber takes this method of giving notice to Parents and Guardians, that he has again taken this Institution under his immedi- ate instruction and control. Instead of the mere general Superintend- ence which he has exercised for some years past, he will henceforth take part in the instruction of the higher Classes, as well as give to every department of the School a constant personal Supervision. The same teachers, who have, in times past given such general satisfaction to the Public, will continue their faithful labors. The first Principle of the School shall be, as it has always been, to give to the Pupils an understanding knowledge of what they are taught — to proportion their studies to their respective capacities — to estab- lish a habit of close and correct thinking — to illustrate, as far as may Okange County Schools. 307 be, each lesson by example and experiment, and to give to the whole system of instruction a practical, rather than a theoretical cast. No pains shall be spared to give to the Institution a character for con- scientious, unsparing devotion to the best interests of its Pupils. Lessons in Music and Painting are given by a competent and ap- proved Instructress. The FRENCH LANGUAGE will be taught by a native of France, a gentleman every way qualified. The Subscriber will cheerfully take charge of such Pupils as may be committed to his personal care ; and will place them in such families as will secure them attention to their comfort and moral culture. A few boarders will be received on early application, into his own family. TERMS OF TUITION. Literary Branches. First Class, per session $17.00 Second and Third Classes, per session 15.00 Fourth Class, per session 12.50 Instruction on either Piano or Guitar 25.00 Drawing and Painting 10.00 Ornamental Needle Work (Muslin) 3.00 Ornamental Needle Work (Crewel) 5.00 French Language 15.00 Board may be obtained in respectable families at $9 or $10 per month. The present Session commenced on the 25th ult. Hillsboro', Feb. 1838. Wm. M. Green, Sup. Star and Standard, each 4 weeks. — Raleigh Register, February 26, 1838. TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. The Subscriber having lately given notice that he had again taken the HILLSBORO' FEMALE SEMINARY under his immediate instruction and control, deems it due to the public now to state, that since the date of that advertisement, he has deter- mined to remove from Hillsboro', and that his connection with this institution is consequently dissolved. He trusts, however, that his separation from this School will not injuriously affect its interests. The Ladies in whose charge it remains, are well known and approved Instructresses. Their past diligence and success afford the surest pledge for the conscientious discharge of their future labors. No better evidence can be given of the correct and criti- cal mode of instruction pursued in this institution than the well known fact that its pupils are eagerly sought after, and highly approved as Instructresses in other schools. It has been a leading principle with 308 Orange County Schools. the teachers to give to their pupils an understanding knowledge of what they are taught — to proportion the studies to their respective capacities — to establish a habit of close and correct thinking — to illus- trate, as far as possible, each lesson by example & experiment, and to give to the whole system of instruction a practical character. At the request of the Teachers, the following statement of terms, &c. is here added : Literary Branches. First Class, per session $17.00 Second and Third Classes, per session 15.00 Fourth Class, per session 12.50 Instruction on either Piano or Guitar 25.00 Drawing and Painting 10.00 Ornamental Needle Work (Muslin) 3.00 Ornamental Needle Work (Crewel) 5.00 French Language 15.00 Payable in advance. Lessons in Music and Painting are given by a competent and ap- proved Instructress. The French Language is taught by a native of France — a gentleman every way qualified. Board may be had in respectable families, at nine or ten dollars per month. A few boarders will be received, on early application, into the family of the principal Instructress. Hillsboro', March 2, 1838. Wm. M. Gkeen. — Raleigh Register, March 12, 1838. HILLSBOEOUGH FEMALE ACADEMY, 1839. The undersigned Trustees of the Hillsborough Female Academy, have the pleasure to announce to Parents and Guardians, that the Exercises of this Institution commenced on the 24th January, for the present session, under the charge of its efficient and accomplished Principal, Miss Maria L. Spear. The services of this lady, for several years past, have been such as to meet the highest expectations of the Trustees, and to deserve for this Academy as great a portion of public patronage as has been extended to any similar Institution in the State. Miss Spear has associated with herself in the task of instruction, her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, whose talents and skill in the depart- ments of Music, Drawing and Painting, have been fully tested and are of the highest order. A gentleman, who is a native of France and in every way qualified, will give lessons in the French Language to such as may desire it. The Trustees can with confidence recommend this Seminary to all who wish their daughters and wards to become scholars, and to have their morals anxiously guarded, and their manners properly formed; the personal accomplishments and moral culture of the students being Orastge Couxty Schools. 309 no less objects of attention on the part of the Teachers, than their im- provement in Literature. The Studies of each class are as follows, viz : Spelling, Reading, "Writing, Chemistry, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, History, Natural Philosophy, Mythology, Botany, Rhetoric, Astronomy, Dicta- tion and Composition, constitute the studies of the first and second classes : the same branches of learning, with the exception of the five last named, form the studies of the third class, and the fourth class, which is the lowest in the School, study Spelling, Reading, Writing and the Tables in Arithmetic, as the progress of the scholar justifies. TERMS OF TUITION. First Class $17.50 Second Class 15.00 Third Class 15.00 Fourth Class 12.50 Music on the Piano or Guitar 25.00 Drawing and Painting 12.00 French 15.00 Working on Canvass 5.00 Working on Muslin 3.00 James S. Smith, William Calx, Cad Joxes, Sex'r, P. H. Max-gum, Hugh Waddell, Nathan" Hooker, Stephen Moore, February 13. Trustees. — Raleigh Register, February 25, 1839. HILLSBOEOUGH FEMALE ACADEMY COrRSE OF STUDY, 1S39. The Trustees of this Institution take pleasure in announcing that it still continues under the care of its former efficient and accomplished Instructresses. No pains have been spared to place it in the highest rank of Female Academies. The Spring Session will commence on the 17th of January. Parents and Guardians are particularly requested to bring their daughters or wards in time to be in readiness for the open- ing of the School, as it is important that the pupils of each class should enter upon their studies at the same time. The modes of instruction, as well as the text books adopted, are, as far as practicable, those recommended by the American Common School Union. Of the First Class. — Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Gram- mar, Geography, with the use of the Globes, History, Natural Philoso- phy, Chemistry, Mythology, Botany, Rhetoric, Astronomy, Geology, Political Economy, Dictation and Composition. 310 Orange County Schools. Of the Second Class. — Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Gram- mar, Geography, with the use of the Globes, History, Natural Philoso- phy, Chemistry, Dictation and Composition. Of the Third Class. — Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Gram- mar and Geography. Of the Fourth Class. — Spelling, Reading, Writing, and the Tables in Arithmetic. Terms of tuition, payable in advance. First Class $17.00 Second Class 15.00 Third Class 15.00 Fourth Class 12.00 Music on Piano or Guitar 25.00 Drawing and Painting 12.00 French and Latin 15.00 Working on Canvass 5.00 Working on Muslin 5.00 James S. Smith, Cad Jones, Sen., William Cain, H. Waddell, Stephen Moore, Nathan Hooker, P. H. Mangum, December 12. Trustees. — Raleigh Register, December 21, 1839. TYITHERSPOON'S PRIVATE BOARDING SCHOOL, 1826. THE subscriber will open a private Boarding School at his residence within a mile and a half of Hillsborough, NT. C. on the 2d Monday in July next. He will receive 22 pupils and no more. These will be divided into two classes. The first to be composed of those half ad- vanced in their Latin course; the second of those just commencing. Particular attention will be paid to Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Geography, during the prosecution of the classical course. The situation is healthy and pleasant, commanding the convenience both of the town and country. Parents and guardians who shall commit their children and wards to his care, may be assured that a careful attention will be given to their moral and religious instruction. — Board and tuition, $65 per session, to be paid in advance. Letters addressed to him on this subject (or in his absence to the Hon. F. Nash) will receive prompt attention. May 15. John Witherspoon. —Raleigh Register, May 19, 1826. Orange County Schools. 311 PRIVATE BOARDING SCHOOL, 1S27. THE subscriber having commenced in July last a private boarding school, at his residence within a mile and a half of Hillsborough, will receive eight or ten more pupils, should they apply. His number of pupils is limited to twenty-two. The course of instruction, preparatory to the University. A careful attention will be paid to Reading, "Writ- ing, Arithmetic and Geography, during the classical course. Board and Tuition $65 per session, or $130 per annum. Parents and guardians who may intrust their youth to his care, may be assured that every attention will be given to their moral and religious instruc- tion. The exercises having closed the first Monday in December ; will be resumed on the first Monday in January. Dec. 5. J. TTitherspoon. — Raleigh Register, December 12, 1826. THE REY. J. AVITHERSPOOX, In consequence of the loss of his house in the country, has opened his Private Boarding School in town, where he is prepared to accom- modate, the number of pupils he proposed to receive under his care. Hillsborough, Jan. 10. — Raleigh Register, February 2, 1827. Rev. John Witherspoon, of Hillsboro', has been unanimously elected to the Pastoral Office, by the Presbyterian Church in the vicinity of Hampden Sydney College. — Raleigh Register, May 30, 1828. HILLSBOROUGH PRIVATE BOARDING SCHOOL, 1S28. THE Exercises in the School of the undersigned closed on the 30th of May, and will be resumed on the 2d Monday in July. Six or eight more Pupils can be received at the commencement of the Session. Board and tuition sixty-five dollars per session, paid in advance. June 3. J. "Witherspoon. — Raleigh Register, June 10, 1828. PRIVATE BOARDING SCHOOL, 1S29. THE Exercises in the Subscriber's School, will close on Friday the oth of June, and be resumed on the second Monday in August. There will be public speaking by his pupils, on Thursday night the 4th of June, in the Masonic Hall. The citizens of the town are re- spectfully invited to attend. J. "Witherspoon. !N\ B. — Terms of his School, $65 per session, for Board and Tuition,, paid in advance. Hillsborough, May 19. —Raleigh Register, May 26, 1829. 312 Orange County Schools. PRIVATE BOARDING SCHOOL, 1830. THE Exercises in the Subscriber's School, within a mile and a half of Hillsborough, will terminate on Thursday the 3d of June, and be resumed on Thursday the 8th of July next. Eight or ten more pupils would be received. — Terms $65 per session, paid in advance. June 1. J. Witherspoon. — Raleigh Register, June 7, 1830. BETHLEHEM SCHOOL, 1829. The subscriber proposes opening a MALE SCHOOL, at Bethlehem, On Cain Creek, twelve miles from Hillsborough, on the 12th of Janu- ary, in which will be taught all the studies preparatory to college. The price of tuition for the Languages, $12.50 per session; English Gram- mar, Geography, and Arithmetic, $10, to be paid in advance. This school will be in a good moral neighborhood. Boarding can be had in respectable families at six dollars per month. Dec. 16. George W. Morrow. — The Star, January 8, 1829. ANDERSON'S FEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL, 1830. The next session of the Subscriber's Private School for Young Ladies, within one mile of Hillsboro, will commence on the first Monday in January, 1831, and continue five months. Terms for Board, Tuition, Books and Stationary of every kind, $75. Instruction in Painting and Music will be provided for such as desire it at the usual extra charges. Hillsboro, Nov. 30. W. Anderson. — Raleigh Register, December 30, 1830. ANDERSON'S SCHOOL, 1831. THE NEXT SESSION of the subscriber's private Female School, will commence on the first Monday of July, and continue five months. Board, tuition, books, and stationary, $75 in advance. An early appli- cation from such as desire to enter Pupils is desirable. Hillsboro', May 28th, 1831. W. Anderson. — Raleigh Register, June 2, 1831. FEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL, 1833. The Seminary for Young Ladies, reeently under the Superintendence of Mr. Walker Anderson, in the vicinity of Hillsborough, will, in future, be continued on the same principles, under the direction of the Subscribers. Instruction in the Ornamental Branches of Female Education, par- ticularly Music and Drawing, will be given by the same experienced Orange County Schools. 313 and well-qualified Teachers who have formerly had charge of that Department. The Session will commence on the 15th of January, 1834. William E. Anderson, October 14. Samuel J. Johnstone. - — Raleigh Register, October 15, 1833. FEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL, 1834. The next session of the School, in the immediate vicinity of Hills- borough, under the direction of the subscriber, will commence on the first day of July. The terms are $75 per session of five months, including Board, Tui- tion, Books and Stationary. Well qualified instructors will give les- sons in Music and Painting, at the customary charges. Hillsboro', June 2, 1834. Will E. Anderson. — The Star, Raleigh, June 5, 183 1^. FEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL, 1835. The next session of the subscriber's school will commence on the 15th of January, 1835. It has been the object of the subscriber to render his school as much as possible a FAMILY INSTITUTION, in which his pupils meet, in every respect, with the same treatment to which they have been accustomed at home, so far as consistent with a strict though mild discipline. To this end the number of pupils is limited. The system of studies pursued, comprises every branch of Female Education taught in the best Seminaries ; and a solid and thorough acquaintance with each, rather than a rapid progress through the whole, is aimed at. The small number of our pupils enables us to instruct each one separately, adapting the appointed course of studies to their respective advancement and ability, in preference to placing them in a few large classes, where some must necessarily be superficially taught. The higher branches are practically and experimentally illustrated. While a close and devoted attention is paid to the cultivation of the mind, no less is given to the improvement of the moral and religious character, and of manners and deportment. — The system of rewards and punishments adopted, is one which excludes every feeling of jeol- ousy and rivalry among our pupils, and at the same time, acts as a powerful stimulus to exertion, by making the standard of excellence in scholarship and deportment, a fixed and certain one which all may attain by proper effort, and not dependent on comparative merit, where some must necessarily fail. The school is situated about a mile from Hillsborough, in a country 314 Orange County Schools. remarkable for health, and ample time is allowed for exercise and recreation. The terms are $75 per session of five months, including Board, Tuition, Books and Stationary. Hillsborough, Nov. 8, 1834. Will E. Anderson. N". B. — Instruction in Music and Painting given by experienced and competent teachers at the customary prices. — The Star, November 13, 183Jf. FEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL, 1836. The duties of the School at Lochiel near Hillsborough, will be re- sumed on the 23d January. The Subscriber intends affording to his Pupils every facility of acquiring an Education of the highest char- acter, both solid and useful, as well as ornamental. The better to ac- complish this object, his number will be strictly limited; and he also designs procuring the services of an able female Assistant from the North. The Pupils of the School are treated in every respect as members of a private family, and while their intellectual improvement is sedul- ously attended to, a high regard is paid to the cultivation of their morals and their manners. Having now had some years experience in Teaching, the Subscriber feels confident of being able to place his School on a footing with the best Institutions for Female Education in the country. The situation of the School, a mile from Hillsborough, is one combining every advantage of retirement and health. TERMS are $85 per Session; which includes Board, Tuition and Books. Music and Painting are separate charges. Hillsboro', Dec. 1, 1836. The Star and Standard will publish the foregoing, until counter- manded ; and the following papers will insert it for 6 weeks each ; viz : Newbern Spectator, Fayetteville Observer, Tarboro' Press, Edenton Gazette, Warrenton Reporter, and Carolina Watchman. Bills to be sent to this Office. William E. Anderson. — Raleigh Register, December 27, 1836. MURPHY'S LAW SCHOOL, 1831. Study of the Law, In Hillsborough. A. D. Murphy having settled himself in Hillsborough, will receive a few Law Students. Dec. 10, 1831. — The Star, December 16, 1831. PHILLIPS' FEMALE SCHOOL, 1838. The Subscriber offers to receive into his family, on the 16th of Janu- ary, 1837, a limited number of Young Ladies, for the purpose of afford- Orange County Schools. 315 ing them the advantages of a really solid, as well as a useful and orna- mental Education. The Ladies will be under the personal superintendence of Mrs. PHIL- LIPS, assisted by a lady from Mrs. WILLARD'S Seminary at Troy, who is recommended as well qualified, both by Education and Expe- rience, to teach the English, Latin and French Languages, Arithmetic, Euclid, the various branches of Natural Philosophy, Music and Draw- ing. The number of Pupils is not to exceed twelve. They will board with the Subscriber, and be considered as a part of his own family, & their conduct, conversation, habits and associates, moral and intellectual na- tures, will be carefully watched over, and their best interests promoted with the wakeful solicitude of a Parent and the conscientious integrity of a Christian. It is believed, that the situation of Chapel Hill is amongst the health- iest in the State, and that the opportunity now presented of acquiring a thorough Education, has claims on the attention of the Parents which are not often surpassed. The Terms are, two hundred and twenty-five dollars a year, payable in advance. As no extra charges, either for Books or anything taught at the School, will be made; and as the plan of Education is comprehen- sive and one which, in its execution, involves considerable personal sac- rifice, it is obvious that but a very moderate compensation is required. Further particulars may be made known by making application, either personally or by letter, postage paid, to Chapel Hill, Nov. 1836. James Phillips. —The Register, November 22, 1836. MRS. PHILLIPS'S FEMALE SEMINARY, AT CHAPEL HILL. The design of this institution, which has been in operation during the past year only, is to afford young Ladies all the advantages of a thorough, solid, & useful Education. Teems. Pupils will be received at an early age, and taught for $65 per session, in advance. The elementary branches, comprehending Reading, Writ- ing, Spelling, etc, with Board, $75, in advance. The same with His- tory, Rhetoric, Natural, Moral, & intellectual philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, Natural History, Geometry, Algebra, and Latin, $85 per session. French, Drawing & Painting, $20 per session. Music on the Piano and Guitar, with the use of the instrument, $25 per session. Books and stationary furnished at the store prices. 316 Orange County Schools. The privilege of attending the lectures of the Professors of Natural Philosophy, and Chemistry, will be granted to those who are sufficiently advanced to be benefitted by them. Landscape Painting and French, By Mr. Marey, a French gentleman, at $3 per month. James Phillips, Pro. Math. & Nat. Phil. — Wilmington Advertiser, January 5, 1838. PKIVATE FEMALE BOAKDING SCHOOL In the Family of Prof. Phillips, Oho.pel Hill. This School has now been in operation eighteen months, and has suf- ficiently proved to its friends the groundlessness of their fears respect- ing its location. The many oportunities for mental improvement, af- forded by the Libraries, Apparatus and Public Lectures of the Univer- sity, present a strong claim to the attention of enlightened Parents and Guardians. The next Session commences the 16th inst. and will continue five months. The price of board and literary instruction, varies from 75 to 85 dollars per Session. Music and other ornamental branches at the usual prices. The French language will be taught orally by Mons. Maret, an accomplished French gentleman, who will also give lessons in Drawing and Painting. Payments, in all cases, to be made in advance. Chapel Hill, July 7, 1838. Julia Phillips, Principal. — Raleigh Register, July 9, 1838. THE YOUNG LADIES' SCHOOL in the family of Professor Phil- lips at Chapel Hill, will resume its exercises on the 15th of January, 1839. The former assurances of unremitting and affectionate endeav- ors to promote the moral, intellectual and physical welfare of the Pupils, is here repeated. Board, and elementary branches taught for $75 per session ; the ornamental, at the usual prices. French and Drawing are taught in the most approved manner, by Professor Maray. Chapel Hill, Dec. 22. J. Phillips. — Raleigh Register, Raleigh, N. C, December 21^, 1838. YOUNG LADIES' BOABDING SCHOOL, At CHAPEL HILL. The Female School in the family of Professor PHILLIPS will re- commence on Monday, the 15th of July. Okange County Schools. 317 The means for affording a thorough education in Literature and Science are ample, and the unwearying efforts of the Principal will be directed to the promotion of the best interests of her Pupils. Music and French taught on the usual terms. July 3, 1S39. — Raleigh Register, July 6, 1839. YOUNG LADIES SCHOOL AT CHAPEL HILL. The duties of this School will be resumed on Monday, the 6th day of January, 1S40. The Young Ladies will be thoroughly instructed in the English, Latin, Greek and Trench Languages, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Natural Philosophy, Natural History, Music (Piano and Guitar,) Drawing and Needlework. The Young Ladies will be received into the family of the Principal, and treated in all respect as daughters, and their intellectual and moral natures cultivated with the anxiety, devotedness and affection of a Parent. The business of the School will be conducted under the superintend- ence of the Principal, assisted by competent Instructresses, and no pains will be spared to promote the interests of the Pupils. The expense of the entire course is $85 per session, exclusive of Music and Drawing, for which the usual charges will be made. Those who may wish the English course alone will be charged $85 per session. It is requested of those, who intend patronizing the School, to make their intentions known as soon as possible, that suitable arrangements may be made. November 1, 1839. J. Phillips. — Raleigh Register, November 2, 1839. MOOT PLEASANT ACADEMY, 1837. The Spring Session of this institution will commence on the 15th of January, 1837. This Academy, situated in the county of Orange twelve miles north west of Hillsborough, six miles north of Mason Hall, and six miles west of Prospect Hill in Caswell county, offers every facility for a complete academical course of education and upon as reasonable terms as the high prices of the times will possibly justify. There will be two full sessions of five months each in the year. The prices for instruction in the first class are five dollars per session, and in the second class ten dollars per session. The first class among other things comprises the following branches, viz. Penmanship, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography with the use of the Maps, etc. : History, Philosophy, Logic, Astronomy. The branches taught in the second class are the Latin, Greek and French Languages. CIS Orange County Schools. At the expiration of the first session there will be a public examina- tion, and a vacation of two weeks. The very nattering manner in which this institution has been patronized by a generous public lays the subscriber under many strong obligations, and produces in him a deter- mination neither to spare expenses, pains, nor labour, to render this in- stitution in every respect inferior to none of the kind in the State. The subscriber is prepared to accommodate twelve or fifteen students with board at six dollars per month. Board can be had convenient to the academy for any amount of students. If any person should wish to correspond with the subscriber upon the subject of the Academy, he will please direct to Pleasant Grove post office. Daniel W. Kerr. Pleasant Grove, Orange, Dec. 1. — Raleigh Star, January 12, 1837. MOUNT PLEASANT ACADEMY, 1887. THE Exercises of this Academy will be renewed again on the 15th of January, under the care and supervision of the Subscriber as Princi- pal. — The course of Instruction, as heretofore, will embrace all the branches usually taught in institutions of this kind. Its location in one of the most healthy and moral sections of Orange county, renders it one of the most desirable situations for the education of youth. The disci- pline exercised is wholly of the parental kind, mild and gentle, though strict and careful. Great attention will be paid to the morals of the Students committed to the care of the Subscriber. Those gentlemen who wish to place their sons or wards in a situation of health, and in one re- mote from scenes of dissipation, will find this well suited to their wishes. Having procured the services of a competent Assistant for the ensu- ing year, the subscriber has been compelled to advance the price of Tui- tion, in a small degree in some branches. The following may be re- garded as the established prices of the Institution : 1st Class. Reading, Orthography, Penmanship, Arithmetic, per Session $ 5 00 2nd Class. English Grammar, Geography, History, Philosophy, Logic, Astronomy, Chemistry and Rhetoric $ 8 00 3d Class. The Latin and Greek Languages, Geometry, Algebra, &c $12 50 Each Session, as formerly, will contain five months, at the expiration of which there will be a vacation of one month. Board can be had in good families, convenient to the Academy, at six dollars per month, each student furnishing his own candles. The Subscriber is prepared to ac- commodate eight or ten Students with Board. Students having gone through a course of studies in this Institution, will be prepared for any of our Universities. December 12. Daniel W. Kerr, Principal. — Raleigh Register, December 18, 1837. Orange County Schools. 319 JUXTO ACADEMY, 183S. The Fall Session of the Junto Academy, (formerly Mount Pleasant) will close on the 15th of this month. The Spring Session will commence on the 15th January next. December 6. D. W. Kerr, Principal. — Raleigh Register, December 17, 1838. JUNTO ACADEMY, 1839. This institution, 12 miles northwest from Hillsborough, Orange county, 1ST. C, and 6 miles south of Mason Hall, enjoys a location in the midst of an agreeable neighborhood, surrounded by a pleasant coun- try, which an exceedingly pure and salubrious atmosphere, a peaceful seclusion and other important advantages, combine to render peculiarly eligible and inviting. Here the student is invited by the prospect of study, uninterrupted by ill health, and those other causes which fre- quently so much retard the progress of youth. Here the path to virtue and honorable distinction lies before him, with few but rural allure- ments, to withdraw him from the pursuit, with comparatively few temptations to lead him astray. The student who comes here is forthwith incorporated into a family, which, hitherto, has been a contented and happy one ; over whom a parental government is exercised, and a vigilant eye kept. He immedi- ately becomes the subject of all a father's solicitude, exertions and anxieties. As it is designed that this institution shall be a classical school of the highest grade, classical literature constitutes a distinct department, under the immediate and particular supervision of the Principal him- self. Ample provisions are made to prepare students for any of the Universities of the country, or to impart to those who design only to take an academical course, a thorough acquaintance with classical literature. The English department, which is separate and distinct, is under the direction of an efficient and competent instructor; so that all requisite facilities are afforded for the prosecution of such English studies as are generally prosecuted in Academies of the highest grade. The Principal is now making extensive additions to his accommoda- tions for boarders; so that in a short time rooms will be open for 18 or 20 boarders. Good board can also be procured in the neighborhood. Tuition in the Classical Department, per session of 5 months, $12.50. English Department, $8 per session. Board per month, exclusive of lights, $7.50. The present session will end on the 15th June next. Those who may wish to correspond with the Principal of this Acad- emy, will please to address him or Postmaster at Junto. March 9, 1839. D. W. Kerr. —Raleigh Star, March 20, 1839. 320 Orange County Schools. The Fall Session of the Junto Academy will close on the 13th of December. The Spring Session will commence on the first of February. The Classical and English Departments will be kept separate, as here- tofore, and the tuition will be the same. November 26. Daniel W. Kekk. — Raleigh Register, November 30, 1839. BURWELL'S FEMALE SCHOOL, 1837. FEMALE SCHOOL IN HILLSBOROUGH. Mrs. Burwell proposes to open on the 17th of July, a Female School, in which she will teach the usual branches of English education. For young ladies wishing instruction in music, the services of an experienced and well qualified instructress can be procured. Board can be had in some of the most respectable families in this place. The year will be divided into two sessions, vacations corresponding with those in the male academy. Drawing and Fainting, $10.00. Payment in advance. ■ — The Wilmington Advertiser, June 30, 1831. FEMALE SCHOOL IN HILLSBOROUGH, 1888. The Fall Session of Mrs. BurwelFs School will commence on Monday the 16th of July. TERMS. English Studies $17.50 French (taught by a native) 15.00 Music 25.00 Drawing & Painting 10.00 REFERENCES. Hon. F. Nash, Hillsborough. Dr. J. Webb, Hillsborough. Rev. F. Nash, Lincoln, N. C. Rev. Vm. S. Pltjmer, Richmond, Va. Rev. W. M. Atkinson, Petersburg, Va. June 14. — Raleigh Register, June 18, 1838. The Spring Session of the Female School in Hillsborough, under the direction of Mr. & Mrs. Burwell, will commence on the 15th January. TERMS. English Studies $17.50 Latin 10.00 French, (taught by a native,) 15.00 Music 25.00 Orange County Schools. 321 Persons wishing further information respecting the school, are referred to J. W. Norwood, j Dr. James "Webb, J- Hillsborough. Hon. F. Nash, ) Rev. Drury Lacy, Raleigh, Dec. 6. — Raleigh Register, December 17, 1838. FEMALE SCHOOL IX HILLSBOROUGH, 1839. The School under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Burwell, commenced its Spring Session, on the 15th inst. No pains or expense will be spared to impart thorough instruction in all the branches usually taught in Female Schools. The terms per session are, English Studies and Latin $17.50 French, by a native 15.00 Music . . 25.00 Drawing 10.00 The services of Mr. EGIDIUS WINHLER, a native of Germany, have been secured, who will give instruction in Music and Drawing. Mr. "Winhler's qualifications are of the first order, and Parents may be assured that Music and Drawing will be taught thoroughly. A first rate Piano has been purchased for the use of the School. Persons wishing further information are referred to the following gentlemen, most of whom have children or Wards at this School. Judge Nash, Dr. James "Webb, William Cain, Sen'r, J. W. Norwood, Esq'r, Judge Mangum, Orange. Rev. D. Lacy, Raleigh. Rev. F. Nash, Lincoln. Jan. 20, 1839. NeAvbern Spectator and Wilmington Advertiser, will insert the above three times, and forward their accounts to Hillsboro'. — Raleigh Register, February J h 1839. FEMALE SCHOOL IN HILLSBOROUGH. The Fall Session of Mr. & Mrs. Burwell's School will commence on the first Monday in August. English Studies $17.50 Music 25.00 Drawing 10.00 French 15.00 21 Hillsboroueh. 322 Orange County Schools. Those desiring more information, are referred to the following gen- tlemen, most of whom have children or wards at this School: Hon. F. Nash, J Dr. James Webb, ( „.,, , , T -rrr tv-t -n , / Hillsborougli. • J. W. Norwood, Esq'r, I W. Cain, sen. Esq. / Judge Mangum, Orange. Kev. D. Lacy, Ealeigh. Kev. F. Nash, Lincoln. — Raleigh, Register, June 29, 1839. The Spring Session of Mr. and Mrs. Burwell's School for Young Ladies, will open on Monday, the 6th of January. The Course of Study embraces all the branches of a good English Education, the Latin and French Languages. Parents and Guardians are referred for particulars to either of the following gentlemen : Hon. E. Nash, "} Dr. James Webb, V Hillsborough. Jno. W. Norwood, J Hon. W. P. Mangum, Orange. Rev. D. Lacy, Raleigh. Rev. F. Nash, Lincoln. Board can be had in the most respectable Families, and Parents wish- ing to place their daughters at School, can hear of Boarding House on application to me. Music, Drawing and Painting will be taught by a well qualified and experienced Teacher. Terms as heretofore, English Studies $17.50 Latin 10.00 French 15.00 Music 25.00 Drawing and Painting 15.00 Nov. 26, 1839. — Raleigh Register, November 30, 1839. HOLDER'S ENGLISH SCHOOL, 1838. The Subscriber intends opening, near his residence, in Orange county, on the 15th January next, an ENGLISH SCHOOL, under his own superintendance. Board and Tuition will not exceed $36 per session of 5 months. Orange County Schools. 323 Particular attention will be given to the morals of those who may be committed to his care. Dec. IS, 183S. Tho. W. Holder. — The Raleigh Star, December 26, 1838. FAIRFIELD SCHOOL, 1839. The Subscriber respectfully informs the Public, that he has taken charge of a School at Fairfield, six miles Xorth West of Hillsboro'. The first Session will commence on Monday, the sixth of January next. No pains will be spared to give satisfaction to Parents and Guardians who may commit children to his charge. TERMS. Spelling, Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, $5 per Session. English Grammar and Geography, $7.50 per Session; Ancient Languages, $12.50 per Session. James P. Clakke. WE, the undersigned, as Trustees of the School at Fairfield, deem it a duty we owe to the School and the Public, to say that the favorable- ness of the situation, as regards health and morals, is surpassed by few, if any, in the State. From our personal acquaintance with Mr. Clark, and the certificates in his possession, obtained from literary men by whom, for several years, he was employed as tutor of their children, we consider him worthy of the confidence and patronage of the public. Board can be had in the neighborhood in respectable families from $6 to $7.50 per month. Ira Ellis, David Tinnin, 0.0. Tnnrar, John Bane, John Wilkerson, Allen Brown, Nov. 26. A. Armstrong. — Raleigh Register, November 30, 1839. UNIOJf ACADEMY, 1839. Under the above title, the Subscriber will commence the second ses- sion of this School, in the western part of Orange County, on the 15th January. He has obtained several good Boarding Houses in the neighborhood, at which any number of young gentlemen can find accommodation for six dollars per month. The Subscriber will board a few himself, at this price; exclusive of lights, of course. 324 Obange County Schools. The price for tuition, as heretofore : Classical Department, per session $12.50 English Department, per session 7.50 The whole under the supervision of the subscriber. Dec. 12. John K. Holt. — Raleigh Register, December 28, 1889. OTHER COUNTY SCHOOLS BERTIE UMO> ACADEMY, 1825. BERTIE UNION ACADEMY, N. C. THE semi-annual examination of the above Institution, took place on Thursday and Friday, the 16th and 17th June, in the following order: 3d Spelling Class, consisting of 3 members. 2d do do 3 1st do do 9 On Walker's Dictionary, 10 3d Reading Class, 3 2d do Murray's Introduction, 8 1st do English Reader, 11 2d Class on Blair's Catechism, S 1st do do 8 2d Class English Grammar, 3 1st do on Grammar and Xotes, 7 3d Parsing Class, 7 2d do do 3 1st do do 4 2d Arithmetic Class, 4 1st do do 6 2d Geography, 7 1st do 2 Latin. Historian Sacrae 2 Caesar's Commentaries, 2 Virgil's Aeneid, 2 do Georgics 1 Greek. 6 Chapter of the Gospel by St. John, 2 Acts of the Apostles, 1 This Institution being in its infancy and no distinctions made, the names of the students are not given. The Trustees were highly gratified with the performances of the school in general, and cannot refrain from expressing their particular approbation of the young Gentlemen com- posing the Caesar and Yirgil classes and the Greek classes : they have done credit to themselves, and to the unremitted attention of their Teacher. The Trustees take this opportunity to express their unqualified appro- bation of their Teacher, Mr. John D. Tate, a young gentleman, whose moral deportment, talents and acquirements, eminently fit him for the instruction of youth, and would do credit to any institution. ( 325 ) 326 Other County Schools. The exercises of the Academy will re-commence on Monday 3d July next. Board can be obtained in respectable private houses, at Thirty Dollars the Session; Tuition Eight Dollars for the lower branches, and Ten for the higher. Published by order of the Board, Simon Turner, June 25. Sec. pro tern. — Raleigh Register, July 8, 1825. EDENTON ACADEMY, 1805. TO THE PUBLIC. . The Trustees of the Edenton Academy, ever mindful of their first pledge to the public, that on their part no exertion to render the institu- tion valuable service should be spared, have endeavored unremittingly to procure such a number of respectable teachers as would insure proper attention to the improvement of the youth committed to their charge, are now highly gratified at having it in their power to announce, that from the quarter commencing on the first day of April, the Academy will be under the direction of Doctor Ereeman, assisted by Mr. Hilliard and Mr. Nye, who will teach the Greek, Latin, and Erench Languages, Math- ematics, Geography, English Grammar, Reading, Writing, and Arith- metic. The Trustees in their engagements with the teachers, have been gov- erned by the confident hope of receiving that share of public patronage, to which the superior advantages of the institution entitle it ; the sala- ries of Doctor Ereeman, Mr. Hilliard, and Mr. Nye, make an annual sum of sixteen hundred dollars, besides the incidental expenses of fire wood, repairs, etc., for which the Trustees are bound. The advantages upon which the Trustees so confidently rest their hopes of public patronage in the first place are, the number and respecta- bility of the teachers. Of Doctor Ereeman, it will be sufficient to say, his conduct for upwards of two years that he has been in the Academy, has entitled him to the warmest approbation and esteem of the Trustees, and so far as within their knowledge, given general satisfaction. Of Mr. Hilliard and Mr. Nye, they can only say, that these gentlemen have been selected by Doctor Freeman, not only from his own personal knowledge of their merit, but from the recommendation of a number of respectable characters in the towns of Cambridge and Falmouth, in Massachusetts. Secondly, the attention which will be paid to the morals and health of the youth; seven of the Trustees residing in the town annually form a committee, who are appointed to assist the teachers in the government of the school, and attend to the accommodation, health, and morals, of the students. Thirdly, The excellence of the building, so well adapted to the accom- modation and comfort of the different classes of students ; its high, dry, Other County Schools. 327 airy situation, and convenience to good water, with a large yard well inclosed and shaded. Lastly, Experience justifies them in saying the healthiness of the town : Of four hundred and sixty students and two who have been at the Academy in the four years ending the thirty first day of last December, but four deaths have come to the knowledge of the Trustees, and but one of these can be attributed to the air of Edenton. The healthy appear- ance of the students at the annual examination late in August, has af- forded general satisfaction. With respect to board, the Trustees recommended it to parents and guardians, to board their children and wards, in private families, so that they may not be crowded. Should the institution be likely to meet proper encouragement and any difficulty occur in procuring board, the Trustees are determined to commence the next year with sufficient houses to board and lodge com- fortably all the students coming from abroad. The prices of tuition as heretofore. — Halifax Journal, May 13, 1805. EUPHKONIAN ACADEMY, 1812. The subscriber informs the public that the building of this Academy is finished and will be opened for the reception of students on the second Monday of next month. The Eev. M. M'Millan is appointed principal teacher : a gentleman whose learning and piety ; whose suavity of man- ners and correctness of deportment, eminently qualify him for the dis- charge of the duties of his appointment. He is an experienced and ap- proved instructor of youth. This Academy is situated in the county of Moore on the south side of Deep river about one mile from M'Kenzie's Store. iSTo situation can be more healthful. At the base of the emi- nence on which it stands issues from among the rocks, a pure and never failing stream. The price of tuition, to be paid in advance, will be, for spelling, read- ing, writing and arithmetic, $2.50 per quarter. For English Grammar, Latin, Greek, Geography, Natural and Moral Philosophy $4 per quarter. Board can be had in genteel and respectable families in the neighborhood, including firewood, candles, washing, &c. for $60 per annum or $15 per quarter. Those who may think proper to entrust the education of their children to the guardians of this Seminary are assured that the utmost care will be taken of their morals. The abilities and experience of the Principal of the Academy; the healthiness of its situation, and the low prices of board and tuition, pre- sent the most flattering prospects of success to the friends and patrons of this infant institution. Thomas Tyson, March 28, 1812. President of the Board of Trustees. —The Star, April 11, 1812. 328 Other County Schools. HERTFORD ACADEMY, 1811. A Seminary of learning has lately been opened at Murfreesboro called the "Hertford Academy" under the superintendance of Doctor Jonathan Otis Freeman, a man of learning, and of approved talents as a teacher. — Raleigh Star, April 5, 1811. LAWBENCEYILLE ACADEMY, 1821. The Trustees of the Academy have the pleasure of informing the public, that the Academy will be opened on the first day of January, un- der the care of a Gentleman from the North, whose name we have not yet learned from our agent. Tuition will be at the rate of twenty dol- lars per year. They have also the satisfaction of informing the public, that the Female Department of the Academy will be opened on the same day, under the care of Mrs. Terrell, late of Connecticut. English Gram- mar, Geography, Astronomy, Philosophy, use of the Globes, Needle- work, and Painting, will be taught at the low price of twenty dollars per year. Boarding may be had in the village for seventy-five dollars per year. By order of the Board. Jno. Christian, Secretary. Lawrenceville, Montgomery Co. N. C, December 14th, 1820. — Western Carolinian, January 2, 1821. LEXINGTON ACADEMY, 1828. EXAMINATION. THE Examination of the students in Lexington Academy will com- mence at 9 o'clock, A. M. on the 31st December. Parents and friends to literature are requested to attend. December 18, 1828. Absalom K. Barr. — Yadkin & Catawba Journal, December 23, 1828. MONTPELIEB ACADEMY, 1818. The Examination of this Institution took place on Monday the 22d. and terminated on Wednesday the 24th instant, under the directions of Mr. Mins N. Hope. * * * - — Raleigh Register, July 3, 1818. MXONTON ACADEMY, 1809. DIED, On the 10th inst. at Nixonton, Mr. J. Lockwood, the Teacher of the Academy. — Raleigh Register, September 28, 1809. Other County Schools. 320 ROCKY RIVER ACADEMY, 1827. EDUCATION. THE old. Rocky River Academy is revived, and opened for the recep- tion of classical and. scientific students. It is superintended by the sub- scriber, and taught immediately by his son, who has lately finished a reg- ular collegiate course. Boarding can be had in respectable families at $70 a year, including every appendage, candles excepted. June 7th, 1827. J. M. Wilson. — Catawba Journal, June 19, 1827. SCHOOLS OF ROBINSON AND TYELSON. Died, At the house of Doctor L. Les Delley, in the town of Havana, in the island of Cuba, on the 24th of April, 1823, Doctor Wallace Alexander Henderson, eldest son of Maj. Lawson Henderson, of Lincoln county, N. C. who was bom in said county on the 2d December, 1799. At the age of ten years, Dr. Henderson commenced, reading the Latin Language with the Rev. John Robinson, of Cabarrus county ; and finished, reading the Latin and Greek languages with the Rev. John M. Wilson, of Meck- lenburg county. From thence he was removed to Greenville College, in Tennessee, where he obtained a diploma at the age of nineteen. Shortly after leaving college, he returned to Lincoln, and commenced the study of physic with Dr. William McClean; which he continued afterwards with Dr. McKenzie, of Charlotte. After finishing his course, he went to the city of New York to attend medical lectures ; where, in the winter of 1821-1822, from the severity of that climate, he contracted pulmonary consumption. * * * — Western Carolinian, June 17, 1823. TRENTON FEMALE ACADEMY, 1838. The Trustees of this academy would respectfully inform its patrons and. the public generally, that the First Session will close on the 15th of Dec. next. They would also announce to the public that they have engaged, the services of Miss Parker for the ensuing year ; and the sec- ond session will commence on the first Monday of January, 1838, and close on the 15th of June, ensuing. From the rapid increase of the school (numbering about 40 pupils) parents and guardians would do well to enter their children and wards early. Board in the families at Trenton, at $6 per month. Tuition — six, eight, and twelve dollars per session. Trustees Hardy Bryan, Chas. Gerock, J as. C. Bryan, F. DtJ-VAL, Wm. Htjggins. — Wilmington Advertiser. January 5, 1838. 330 Other County Schools. WASHINGTON ACADEMY, 1810. We are much gratified at the opportunity which we have of making known to the Parents and Guardians of Children, that we have engaged the Eev'd James Thompson from Virginia, as Principal Teacher in the Washington Academy. * * The next session will commence on the 1st of October. * * Slade Pearce. Sept, 20, 1810. — Raleigh Register, October 4, 1810. WILLIAMSTON MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMY, 1831. Wm. A. Walker respectfully informs the inhabitants of Martin and adjoining counties, that the above Institution is now open for the recep- tion of pupils. Terms. Pr. qtr. of 12 weeks. Greek, Latin, and sub. branches, $6 00 English Department, 4 00 Fuel furnished by Teacher. August 15. — Raleigh Register, August 25, 1881. PERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS AKCADIA ACADEMY, 1833. ARCADIA SEMINARY FOR YOUNG MEN AND BOYS, Person County, N. C. The exercises of this institution will be resumed on the eighth day of January next, under the sole superintendence of the subscriber. The course of studies embraces the English, Latin and Greek Languages, An- cient and Modern Geography, Mathematics, Natural and Moral Philoso- phy, Rhetorick and Logic. Arcadia is sixteen miles west of Oxford, and twenty three miles north east of Hillsborough, in an elevated, healthy and beautiful part of the country. The situation is retired and rural, affording ample room for the innocent and healthful exercise and recrea- tion of students ; and the recent establishment of a Post-Office, in connec- tion with Warrenton and Danville mail, (which passes regularly six times a week,) furnishes every desirable facility for communication by letter. The government is mild and parental ; the morals and manners of the students are objects of the subscriber's constant attention, and no pains are spared to render their situation in his family agreeable and comfortable. The price of board and tuition is forty dollars for the session of five months, which must be paid in advance. Clothing, books and stationery are furnished, if required, at the usual rates. For infor- mation in regard to his qualifications, the subscriber refers to the sub- joined certificates of Professors Hooper and Mitchell. Further particulars may be obtained, on application by letter directed to this place. Bex Sumner. Arcadia, Person co. N. C. Dec. 10, 1833. Chapel Hill, May 21, 1833. I hereby certify that Mr. Benjamin Sumner, was distinguished, while at College, for his superior scholarship and good conduct ; and that I be- lieve, from my recollection of his performance, while at college, and from his present character, that he is remarkably well qualified for dis- charging the office of teacher of an Academy. W. Hooper, Prof. Lang. in the University of N. C. Mr. Benjamin Sumner, of Person county, N. Carolina, a graduate some years since of the University of North Carolina, was pronounced by the Faculty the first scholar in the class of which he was a member, having been highly successful in the prosecution of his studies in all the different branches of learning. He is believed by me to be eminently (331) 332 Person County Schools. qualified by his natural talents and disposition, his habits and acquire- ments, for the business (the instruction of youth) in which he is at this time engaged. E. Mitchell, Prof. University of 1ST. C. 31st July, 1833. Chem. Min. and Geology. —The Star, December 13, 1833. ARCADIA ACADEMY, Person County, North Carolina. The second session of this Seminary for the present year, will com- mence on the 21st day of July next, under the continued supervision of the subscriber. The branches of education taught in this institution are, the English, Latin and Greek Languages, Geography, Mathematicks, Philosophy, Rhetorick, and Logick. Young gentlemen may be prepared here for admission into any of our Colleges. The expenses of Board and Tuition for the session, (five months), does not exceed Forty-two dollars and a half, which must be paid in advance. Arcadia, June 14, 1834. Ben Sumner. —The Star, June 26, 183k- ARCADIA ACADEMY, Person County, N . Carolina. The First Session of this School for the next Year, will commence on the fourth Monday (25th day) of January. The course of Studies em- brace those branches of Education which are usually taught in our Acad- emies. Boys will be prepared for admission into any College that may be desired. ISTo more Students are received into the School than the Subscriber himself can superintend and instruct. The situation is a re- tired one, and is remarkable for its healthiness, and its exemption from the ordinary allurements of dissipation, idleness, and extravagance. The charge for Board and Tuition, the next Session, will not exceed Fifty- two dollars and a half, which will be required to be paid in advance. Arcadia, 20th Dec. 1836. Ben Sumner. — The Register, December 27, 1836. ARCADIA ACADEMY. Person County, North Carolina. The second Session of this School for the present year, will commence on Monday the 10th day of July next. The price of Board and Tui- tion, together, does not exceed Fifty-two dollars and a half per Session, payable at the time of admission. Arcadia, 12th June, 1837. Ben Sumner. —The Register, June 19, 1837. Person County Schools. 333 ARCADIA ACADEMY. Person County, N. C. The First Session of the above School, for the next year, will begin on Monday, 22d day of January. The course of Instruction embraces the English, Latin and Greek Languages, Ancient and Modern Geography, Mathematics, Philosophy, Chemistry and Rhetoric. Young gentlemen will be prepared for admis- sion into the Freshman or Sophomore Class of any College in the coun- try, which it may be desired they should enter. The boarding scholars are limited in number ; they all live with the Subscriber ; and are under his sole management and instruction. The highest price for board and tuition is fifty-two dollars and a half per session (five months) which must be paid in advance. The situation is decidedly healthy, and re- markably free from all corrupting influences. Arcadia, Dec. 11, 1837. Benj. Sumner. — Raleigh Register, December 18, 1887. ARCADIA ACADEMY, Person County, N. Carolina. The Exercises of this School, for the second Session of the present year, will commence on Monday, the 9th of July. The Course of Studies is usually preparatory to admission into our University, but is varied whenever it is desired. The price for Board and Tuition, in no case, will exceed FIFTY- TWO DOLLARS PER SESSION". Arcadia, June 22, 1838. Benj. Sumner. Star, two insertions. — Raleigh Register, June 25, 1838. PITT COUNTY SCHOOLS PITT ACADEMY, 1828. THE Exercises of this Institution will again commence on the 8th of Sept. under the superintendence of Mr. George Stokes. From the many testimonials procured by Mr. Stokes, from Trinity College, Dub- lin, and from distinguished citizens both of Ireland and of the United States; but more especially from an acquaintance with his school, and method of teaching for the session past, and the highly pleasing exami- nation of his pupils, the Trustees recommend the Institution with the utmost confidence to all parents and guardians who are desirous of educating their children and wards; and with the highest pleasure as- sure them, that in this Institution the common error, (the consequences of which are felt through life) of hastening children too rapidly in their studies, before they have laid a sufficient foundation in the rudi- ments of education, will be carefully avoided. The moral and reli- gious uprightness of the Instructor, furnishes the surest pledge for the morality of his pupils, at least so far as the influence of example ex- tends. The terms of admission into the Academy are as follows : Children commencing, $3 per quarter; Pupils reading, writing, cyphering, with English Grammar and Ge- ography, $4; ^ Pupils receiving a classical education, $7. Board can be procured in town for $5 per month, and cheaper in the country. By order of the Board. Eichard Evans, Greeneville, Aug. 29. Sec. fro tern. — Raleigh Register, September 16, 1828. GREENVILLE ACADEMY, 1831. MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMY, Greenville. Wm. A. Walker respectfully informs the inhabitants of Pitt & the adjacent Counties, that his School is now open for the reception of Pupils - Tekms. Greek, Latin and the subordinate branches per quarter of 12 weeks, $7 00 Geography, English Grammar, Composition, &c, &c, 4 00 Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, 3 00 Greenville, June 10, 1831. — -Raleigh Register, July 7, 1831. ( 334 ) Pitt County Schools. 335 FEMALE SEMINARY, 1S85. FEMALE SEMINARY, Conducted bt Mrs. Saffery, In Greenville, N. C. Who has adopted for her model, the justly esteemed and much celebrated system of Mrs. Willard, the Superior of an establishment for education at Troy; varying nevertheless in a few unimportant particulars: and while directing her attention to the fundamental studies, she will not leave the graces of Refinement disregarded. Mrs. Saffery having re- sided nine years in Paris, and its vicinity, can confidently assert, that under her tuition, the purest accentuation of French may be obtained, and also of Italian: that the cultivation of the Polite Arts, viz., Music. Dancing, and Drawing, will form a prominent feature in the school, and will each be taught in the highest perfection. Terms. Day Scholars : — For the introductory or first Class of English studies, $9 per term: including Reading, Orthography, Elements of Arithmetic, and Writing : should the pupil be old enough for the latter. For second Class, $11 — including, with the above, Arithmetic, Gram- mar, Writing, and Dictation. For third Class, $14 — including Geology, Geography, and History, with the above. For fourth Class, $16 — including, with the above, use of the Globes, Composition, Rhetoric, Logic, Geography of the Heavens, and Euclid's Geometry. Extra Charges. Piano Forte, $15 — use of Piano, $3; Instruction on the Harp, $25 — use of Harp, $5; Singing Lessons, $12; Music on the Guitar, $12 — use of Guitar, $2 ; French, $10 ; Italian, $10 ; Latin Grammar, $6 ; Danc- ing, including Calisthentics, $12 ; Drawing, &c. $8 — use of Patterns, $1 50; Lectures on various subjects, $3 per course. As early tuition is absolutely necessary to attain a good pronunciation in French, young children will pay only five dollars per quarter, for instruction in that language: and as some parents object to the practice of Dancing, Mrs. Saffrey teaches for six dollars per quarter, a course of Calisthentics, calculated to promote a graceful carriage, a good walk, and a genteel address. Books and Stationary furnished on reasonable terms ; or, if parents prefer a stipulated sum, the charge will be $5 50, per term. Half a quarter paid in advance ; and interest charged where payments are not duly made. Pupils are received but with an understanding, that they are to at- tend the Examination at the close of the term on which thev enter, and 336 Pitt County Schools. to remain until it be closed ; which will be at the completion of 22 weeks from the beginning of the Term. The school year, exclusive of vacations, consists of 44 weeks; a Term of half the year, or 22 weeks; a quarter of one fourth, or 11 weeks. The first Term commences the 3d Wednesday in September next, and continues 22 weeks; when after a vacation of two weeks, the second Term commences the first week in March, and continues 22 weeks, after which there is a vacation of six weeks. References to the Trustees of the Greenville Seminary, Reading S. Blount, Esq. J. C. Gorham, M. D. G. Stokes, M. D. Board may be had on moderate terms, in the most respectable families. Greenville, Pitt Co. N. C. Feb. 14, 1835. ■ — Raleigh Register, April 28, 1835. RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS EVANS' SCHOOL, 1S22. The subscriber having agreed "with Gen. Gray, Win. Hogan, Esq. and other gentlemen of their neighborhood, to teach a School, for one year, at a stated salary, with the privilege of taking in eight pupils on his own account, would be thankful to any gentlemen who may wish to have their sons or wards educated in the Latin or Greek language, for their patronage. The price of tuition will be $18 per annum. Board may be had at $52. The Seminary will commence about the second Monday in December. L. Evans. Randolph County, Not. 17, 1822. — Western Carolinian, November 26, 1822. TROY'S SCHOOL, 1S37. NOTICE. THE Subscriber has employed a Gentleman of complete qualifica- tions, to teach an English School in the neighborhood, twelve months from the first Monday in August next — a few boys or young men of good character, would be received as Scholars from a distance, and board can be had in the neighborhood upon reasonable terms. July 8th, 1837. John B. Troy. — Southern Citizen, August 8, 1837. RANDOLPH FEMALE ACADEMY, 1839. RANDOLPH FEMALE ACADEMY. THE friends of female education (and we hope they are many) in this section of country will be gratified to learn that the citizens of Asheboro have agreed and pledged themselves to erect a female Acad- emy at this place. A suitable building for the purpose is to be com- menced forthwith. As the benefit to be derived from the institution will extend through a section of country heretofore destitute, and con- sidering that we are mostly mechanics and merchants of moderate capi- tal and limited income — consequently not well prepared to raise funds for public enterprise, it is confidently hoped and believed that our fellow- citizens in this and the neighboring counties will be pleased to extend to us such aid as may be within their power. A. H. Marsh, Jonathan Worth, George Hoover, Hugh M'Cain, & J. M. A. Drake are commissioners for the purpose of raising the necessary funds by subscription. The amount of three or four hundred dollars is already subscribed by the citizens of this place, which it is thought will 22 (337) 338 Randolph County Schools. be more than half enough to complete the building. Any person dis- posed to contribute can have an opportunity of subscribing by calling on any of the above named commissioners. Subscriptions will be required to be paid in by instalments, from time, to time, as the money may be needed in the progress of the work. Asheboro' K C. Nov. 2d, 1838. — Southern Citizen, February 8, 1839. ASHEBOROUGH FEMALE ACADEMY BEGINS, 1839. ASHEBOROtlGH FEMALE ACADEMY. We invite public attention to the advertisement of this institution, which appears in another column. Great pains have been taken to lay the foundation of our Seminary on a firm and durable basis; and it is hoped and believed that it will be permanent, and extensively useful, not only to the inhabitants of our county and immediate vicinity, but also to youth at a distance; particularly in a Southern Direction. Our village is situated in a high, hilly, and particularly healthy section of country — near to the Back creek and Caraway mountains ; and this being a fine grazing country, with good outlet for range of cattle and other live stock, our provisions are mostly of the domestic kind — plenty of cheese, Butter and Milk, fresh from the cool Recesses of the Dairy. — Southern Citizen, June 11/., 1839. ASHEBOROUGH FEMALE ACADEMY. THE Exercises of the Female Academy at this place will commence on Monday the 17th day of June, instant, under the direction of MISS ELIZA RAE, of Boston. The Trustees believe, from the testimonials she brings with her, that she is eminently qualified by her experience, her education and in every other respect, to take charge, of such an institution. The prices of tuition for a session of five months will be $6 for Spell- ing and Reading; $8 for Grammar, Geography and Arithmetic; and $10 for Philosophy, Rhetoric, Needlework, &c; and $20 for Music on the Piano. Particular attention will be paid throughout to Spelling, Reading and Writing. This place is believed to be as healthy as any other in the United States, and board may be had in any private family in the place at $6 per month. It is intended to give a thorough course of instruction in this institu- tion, and to qualify the pupils in every respect to take their places in society. The Trustees flatter themselves that the distinguished qualifications Randolph County Schools. 339 of the lady who they have engaged to take charge of the School, the health of the place, and the low price the inhabitants have consented to charge for board, will attract to the institution a liberal share of public patronage. J. Worth, Hugh McCain, „ ,, ) 1 rustees. A. H. Marsh, June 14, 1839. George Hoover, The Cher aw Gazette and Fayetteville Observer will insert 3 times. — Southern Citizen, June 1J±, 1839. DESCRIPTION OF THE ASHEBOKOUGH ACADEMY. We know not the writer of the following communication but we feel well assured that it does no more than justice to the merits of our worthy Tutoress. And we hope and believe that the appeal which it makes in behalf of the institution is well merited and well timed. THE ASHEBORO' ACADEMY. Mr. Editor: — The writer, on a recent visit to the Female Academy at Asheboro', was astonished to find so respectable an institution here. I had perceived by some articles in your paper that the inhabitants had built a house, and employed a Lady to take charge of the school; but knowing that there was no great wealth in the village, and having un- derstood that the people of the country had extended little assistance, I supposed it must necessarily be rather a patched up concern, and that the newspaper account was only the usual puff which is given to newly opened Schools. But I was surprised and astonished to find a House large enough to accommodate 60 Scholars, built and completely finished off, (with the exception of painting,) with 12 large glass windows, and every part of the materials of the best quality; and the workmanship of the finest order and latest style : and furnished too with the necessary seats, tables, and a fine Piano. There is a seat for every two Scholars, and a table in front so that every Scholar has her place both for writing and her other studies. About $100 more would paint the house and provide some other conveniences ; and I was truly gratified to learn that the spirited inhabitants of the village were determined to complete the undertaking according to the original design, whether they get the as- sistance from the country which is usually extended elsewhere, or not. The Trustees have been as careful and as liberal in procuring a Teacher as they have been in building and providing the house. They have employed a Lady from Boston of first rate qualifications. I had the pleasure of hearing her exercise some of her classes — and was de- lighted to perceive that she is fully competent. The first class she ex- amined consisted of some small ones who had commenced 4 months ago in the Alphabet. They could read, and read correctly. They spoke 340 Randolph County Schools. loud, pronounced each word with distinctness, and after they had con- cluded the reading of their lesson, the tutoress gave out to them some of the most difficult words in the lesson, and they spelled them cor- rectly — giving a distinct articulation to each letter and syllable. I never saw little children so correctly taught. The next class examined were some young Ladies who were studying Arithmetic. They performed well. This branch I am told is particu- larly attended to. Emerson's Arithmetic is used. They are taught the four principal divisions of Arithmetic Orally before they make use of a slate. This is a delightful and interesting study as taught in this School. I understand that great pains is taken by the tutoress to make the pupils understand the principles and reasons of their operations. They are not permitted to pore over a question they can't understand, for an hour or two together. A question is performed by the tutoress whenever they commence a new rule; and the principles Orally ex- plained and illustrated. When the question is correctly performed on Slate, she is not content simply to say, "It is right." She makes the pupil explain the reason of each operation occasionally, and thereby ascertains whether they performed the operation themselves or procured the assistance of those further advanced. She does not use the black board, teaching Arithmetic ; the only material defect I observed or heard of in the management of the School. It is much the best method of teaching Arithmetic. I did not hear her examine her classes on Grammar, Philosophy and the higher branches; but understand that she is equally careful that they thoroughly understand everything they pass over. She is not con- tent that a pupil can answer a question in the identical words of the book: by oral illustration and conversation she satisfies herself that the pupil understands the principles correctly. It is of vastly greater consequence that the Scholar understands the principle and reasons of any scientific rule, than that she should be able to repeat the rule verbatim et literatim. In the former case the under- standing is enlightened ; in the latter, the memory only is exercised. In the Musical Department Miss Rea, I am told, takes much pains, and is bringing forward the young Ladies very rapidly. On the whole, this School is particularly deserving public patronage. It is a remarkably healthy, orderly village, and board can be had in any of the Families at $6 per month. The people of the village take great interest in their School, and some of them pay much attention to the Scholars, and encourage them in their studies. It is to be hoped that the people of the country will assist the citizens of Asheboro' in completing their laudable design. A Visitor. — Southern Citizen, November 1, 1839. Randolph County Schools. 341 ASHEBOKOUGH ACADEMY EXAMINATION, 1S39. The first Session of this Institution closes the present week. The public examination of the pupils is going on while our paper goes to press. We shall notice the Examination next week. We would also invite the Communications of all Visitors whose attendance on the Ex- amination may enable them and incline them to remark on the occasion. The Exercises will be suspended for a few weeks, we know not at pres- ent how long, — to give Miss Rea an opportunity of a brief visit to her friends in Boston. — Southern Citizen, November 15, 1839. ASHEBORO' ACADEMY. The exercises in this Institution, so highly satisfactory to those inter- ested in the first Session, which closed as we noticed week before last, — will be resumed on the first of January next. Terms of Tuition and Board will be, we suppose, the same, or very nearly so, as heretofore. • — Southern Citizen, November 29, 1839. ASHEBOROCGH ACADEMY ANNOUNCEMENTS, 1840. ASHEBORO Female Academy. The exercises of this institution will commence on the 8th of January 1840, under the direction of Miss Eliza Bea. The prices of Tuition for a Session of five months will be for Spell- ing and Reading $6 ; for the first part of Arithmetic and History, either or both including the foregoing, $7 ; For Grammar, Geography and Arithmetic $8 ; for Philosophy, History, &c, $10 ; Music on the Piano, $20 ; for Wax Flower Work $7 ; Wax Fruit $6 ; the learner to be entitled to six pieces of each. Boarding including Washing, Candles, Fuel &c, can be had at the Rev. Jesse Lawrence's Where Miss Rea boards, or in most of the other families of the place, at 6 ; per month. The Trustees, during the first Session, could only speak of the quali- fications of Miss Rea from recommendations which she brought with her from the North ; They can now add, from their own observation of the management of the School heretofore, that she will use every exer- tion for the advancement of her pupils. The Trustees hope that the remarkable healthiness of the place, the established reputation of the lady who has charge of the Institution, and 342 Randolph County Schools. the low price of board, constitute sufficient inducements for parents and guardians to send to our school. J. M. A. Drake, Sec'y. By order of the Trustees, January, 1840. 1ST. B. The prospects of this Institution are such, that an assistant Teacher will shortly be bro't on from the North. ^^TFayetteville Observer insert 4 weeks. — Southern Citizen, January 17, 181+0. ROBESON COUNTY SCHOOLS MOOJT CLIO ACADEMY, 1807. The Trustees of Mount Clio Academy beg leave to inform the public, that this seminary will be open for the reception of students on Monday the 21st day of September next, under the superintendance of Mr. Jacob Nelson as principal teacher. The celebrity which Mr. Nelson has justly acquired through a long course of experience as a teacher, and his well known literary attainments, induces the trustees to hope this institution will meet with a sufficient share of public patronage. The situation is extremely healthy. The rates of tuition will be, five dollars per quarter for the Latin and Greek languages, together with the sciences; and four dollars per quar- ter for English Grammar. Boarding may be had in decent families in the neighborhood at the moderate rate of forty dollars per annum. By order of the Board, Robeson county, August 28, 1807. James McQueen, Sec'ry. — N. C. Intelligencer and Fayetteville Gazette, Friday Oct. 16, 1807. IAUEEL HILL ACADEMY, 1810. The Trustees of said Academy are happy to inform the Parents and Guardians of children that it is now opened for the reception of Students under the principal care of Murdoch McLean, a young gentleman of character and talents, who is in every way qualified to instruct as a Teacher of the Latin and Greek Languages and the Sciences. * * * The price of Tuition is $4 per Quarter and $15 per Annum. Boarding may be had in very decent families for $35 per year, or $9 per quarter. January 10, 1810. John MacFarland, Secy. — Raleigh Star, January 18, 1810. LAUREL HILL ACADEMY FOR 1813. The Trustees feel a pleasure in being able to announce to the public, that Mr. McLean, an experienced Teacher, and a young man of integ- rity and talents, a Graduate of the University of North Carolina, has undertaken the charge for the present year, where Students may be pre- pared for any Class in the University. The price of Tuition is $17 per annum, if paid in advance, otherwise $20 and Boarding may be had in decent families at the moderate rate of $10 per quarter. * * * The situation is handsome, and esteemed as healthy as any part of the State, affording the earliest opportunity of receiving the public papers and other communications by the Mail Stage of the U. States passing every other day in the week. Jan. 1, 1813. — Raleigh Register, January 8, 1813. (343) 344 Robeson County Schools. LAUREL HILL ACADEMY FOR 1815. The Trustees have the pleasure to announce that that eminent Teacher, D. McLaurin, late from South Carolina, did on the 18th instant under- take the management of the aforesaid Academy, where the English sciences and Classical authors will be taught, and Students prepared for any grade in the University at the moderate price of $4 per quarter or $15 per annum. * * 1ST. L. MacFarland, Sec'ry. Laurel Hill, K C. June 1, 1815. — Raleigh Star, June 9, 1815. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS LEAKSVILLE ACADEMY, 1S2S. THE public are informed that the operations of this institution has now commenced; in which are taught the sciences, the Latin and Greek languages, and English Grammar at thirty dollars per annum. The buildings are spacious and convenient. To this institution is connected an English School, in which are taught Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and the branches usually taught in English Schools, at twenty dollars per annum, payable semi-annually in advance. This Academy is situ- ated in a high, healthy, and fertile part of the country, and exempt from the diseases incident to most sections of it. Board may be had in the most genteel families at from 8 to 12 dollars per month — The sub- scriber flatters himself that he will meet with further encouragement, as he intends to discharge as faithfully as he can the duties of the institu- tion to which he has been called — It may not be improper here to state for the information of the young men who may think proper to resort to this institution, that there is a debating society composed of the young men of this place and its vicinity, which has for its object the improvement of the mind; and the collection of a library of valuable books. John Sillimax. December 1819. — The Star, January 28, 1820. MADISON ACADEMY, 1820. The Trustees of Madison Academy are happy to inform the Public, that they have engaged Mr. James Franklin Martin, a late Graduate of the University of Xorth Carolina, to take charge of said Academy as a teacher. This Academy is situated in the west end of Rockingham county, X. C. The Trustees can assure Parents and Guardians that Board can be had in good families at $30 per Session. The School will commence on the 4th day of July next. June 15. Duke Scales, Secretary. — Ealeigh Register, June 23, 1820. (345) ROWAN COUNTY SCHOOLS SALISBURY ACADEMY, 1807. It is with pleasure that the Trustees of the Salisbury Academy an- nounce to the piiblic the revival of a Literary Institution in the town of Salisbury. They have procured for the accommodation of the Students in a retired part of the town, a large and convenient pile of buildings, containing twelve rooms, of which nine are furnished with fire places. The Latin and Greek languages, and such branches of science as are usually studied in Academies in this country, will be taught here by the Rev. John Brown, who has for some Years past been highly and justly distinguished for his success as a Teacher in a similar institution at Wadesborough. The education of Young ladies in those parts of useful learning commonly taught in boarding schools, will also receive that attention which is due to its importance. * * In both the Male and female departments, particular attention will be paid to the grammati- cal construction of the English language, to reading and spelling it cor- rectly, and to writing a fair hand. We Trustees are under a strong im- pression that however desirable it may be to understand the dead lan- guages, a knowledge of our own language should be first principally at- tended to, as it constitutes an essential part of polite and useful educa- tion. * * The Trustees wish to employ a lady who can be well rec- ommended, and no other need apply, to take charge of the female de- partment under the superintendance of Mr. Brown. * * Salisbury, May 13. Maxwell Chambers. —Raleigh Minerva, May 21, 1807. SALISBURY ACADEMY EXAMINATION, DECEMBER, 1807. The Examination of the Students in the Salisbury Academy, com- menced on Thursday the 10th of December, 1807, and closed on the Evening of the 11th. Richard Smith was examined on the Latin Classics, Greek Testament, Criticism, Logic, reading and parsing the English Language, and in all these branches of education he was highly approved. In the Latin Classics he was singularly correct. James Legrand who was a member of this class, was absent with leave. ON" THE ECLOGUES OF VIRGIL: Win. E. Poe and Thomas Ellerbe were examined and much approved. Daniel Barringer a mem- ber of this class, was absent on account of sickness. ON" 1STEPOS : Johnson Pinkstone, James Torrence, and Alfred Macay performed to the perfect satisfaction of the Trustees. ON" ERASMUS : William Stewart, John L. Beard, John Beard, and Hugh M. Stokes were greatly approved. (346) Rowan County Schools. 347 ON MORSE'S GEOGRAPHY: Charles Fisher, Otho Chambers, Michael Brown, and James Cowan displayed uncommon proficiency for the time they have been engaged in this study. Were any distinction made, it ought to be in favor of Charles Fisher. ON GUTHRIE'^ GEOGRAPHY: Hugh Torrence was examined alone and approved. ON READING AND PARSING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE : Hugh Torrence, "William Stewart, William E. Poe and Thomas Ellerbe, were all much approved. SECOND CLASS ON THE SAME : Charles Fisher, Otho Cham- bers, Andrew Springs, James Cowan, Michael Brown, and Zachariah Ellerbe gave the trustees perfect satisfaction. THIRD CLASS ON THE SAME: Johnstone Pinkstone, James Torrence, Alfred Macay, John L. Beard, John Beard, and Hugh M. Stokes did themselves much credit. ON RECITING ENGLISH GRAMMAR : Hugh Torrence, William Stewart, Andrew Springs, Michael Brown, Otho Chambers, Charles Fisher, and James Cowan, were all very correct. Hugh Torrence ap- peared, however, superior. SECOND CLASS ON THE SAME : William Poe, Zachariah El- lerbe, Thomas Ellerbe, Alfred Macay, and James Torrence, were all re- markably prompt and accurate. THIRD CLASS ON THE SAME: Johnston Pinkstone, John L. Beard, John Beard, and Hugh M. Stokes were perfectly correct. ON ASSEMBLY CATECHISM: Andrew Springs, Wm. Stewart, Hugh Torrence, James Torrence, James Cowan, Otho Chambers, and Johnston Pinkstone discovered much skill and promptitude. ON CHURCH CATECHISM: Charles Fisher, Michael Brown, John L. Beard, John Beard, and Hugh M. Stokes, were very accurate. ON ARITHMETIC: Andrew Springs, William Stewart, Charles Fisher, James Cowan and Zachariah Ellerbe, were all correct. Andrew Springs was distinguished. IN WRITING AND COMPOSITION: All the young gentlemen exhibited samples of their performance. In most of them, the trustees perceiving germs of opening genius and eloquence, which, they fondly hope, will in due time adorn and enrich our land with the noblest fruits of virtue and learning. This closed the examination of the young gentlemen, and the trustees then proceeded to that of the young ladies. ON ARITHMETIC : Sarah J. Alexander, Mary E. Trotter, Clem- entina M. Brown, and Fanny M. Alexander were examined and highly approved. The same young Ladies with the addition of Eliza Steele and Polly Castillo, were examined on English Grammar, Reading, Spelling and Parsing, the English language and Catechism, and acquitted themselves in a manner that did them the highest honor. 348 Rowan County Schools. Elizabeth Torrence and Jane Brown were examined on Reading, Spelling and Catechism and were highly approved. All the young Ladies of the Academy furnishing the Trustees with specimens of their writing and composition in the form of letters. They displayed a neatness and beauty of hand-writing, an ease and grace of narration, and an elegance and correctness of style that were really cap- tivating. Indeed, without assuming the Language of undeserved com- pliment, the Trustees must declare the young Ladies shone in all their studies with peculiar lustre. The Trustees cannot close this report without expressing their high- est approbation of the conduct of the Reverend Mr. Brown. To the zeal, fidelity and ability with which he has managed and superintended the Academy, they are indebted for the proficiency of the students, and for that love of order and good morals which mark their conduct. The vacation which is about to take place, will last to the first Monday in January. The Trustees beg leave to assure the public that no exertion shall be wanting in them to make the Academy over which they preside as flourishing as possible. It shall be their anxious and persevering endeavor to render it a nursery of genius, of eloquence and virtue. —The Raleigh Minerva, December 2Jf, 1807. SALISBURY ACADEMY LOTTERY, 1814. (By act of the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina) Scheme of the Salisbury Academy Lottery. % % i'fi % % . i'fi Hs The Legislature have placed the management of it in the hands of the "Salisbury Thespian Society," who conformable to the act of Assembly, have executed bond for the faithful payment of all prizes, and for the appropriation of the profits accruing, to the contemplated purpose. * * * Moses A. Locke, Charles Fisher, Aex. Graham, } Managers. S. L. Ferrand, Salisbury, Sept. 23, 1814. Tho. L. Cowan, — Raleigh, Register, October 21, 1811/.. SALISBURY ACADEMY WANTS A TEACHER, 1814. A TEACHER WANTED IN THE SALISBURY ACADEMY. The main Building of the Salisbury Academy will be completed, and ready for the reception of a school by the 1st of January. In the in- terim, the Society, under whose direction the Institution is, are desirous of engaging a Person properly qualified to take charge of the Academy; Rowan County Schools. 349 and also as a Preacher of the Gospel, to attend, to an adjacent Congre- gation. * * * John Fulton, ¥m. C. Love, Dec. 10. Chs. Fisher. — Raleigh Register, December 23, 1811+. LADY TEACHERS OF SALISBURY ACADEMY, 1818. SALISBUKY FEMALE ACADEMY. On the first Monday in January next, the exercises of this Institu- tion will commence under the superintendance of Miss Slater and Miss Mitchell, two young ladies who have been procured from New York. The Trustees can say with truth, that those two Young ladies are emi- nently qualified to teach the various literary and ornamental branches of female education. Thos. L. Cowan, Sec'y. December, 1817. — The Star, and N. C. State Gazette, January 16, 1818. THE SALISBUEY ACADEMY. * * * Besides the large and elegant building on Academy Square, provided for the Males, a very convenient House has been prepared for the Young Ladies. The Male Department is at this time without a Teacher; a liberal Salary would therefore be given to a person to take charge of it, that was well qualified and well recommended. In the Female Department, the Exercises are now commenced. The Ladies who have the superintendance of it are from the City of New York. To the care of Miss Slater, are intrusted the following branches of Education, to wit : Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Geogra- phy and the Use of the Globes ; Belles Lettres and History. To the di- rection of Miss Mitchell, are confided the ornamental parts of Educa- tion, to wit : Drawing, the higher kinds of Needle-Work, Painting, and Music. * * * T. L. Cowan, Secy. — Raleigh Register, April 10, 1818. SALISBURY ACADEMY ODER R. L. EDMONDS. The Exercises of the male Department of this Institution will com- mence on the 6th of July next, under the superintendance of Robt. L. Edmonds, A. M. Mr. E. was educated in the University of Glasgow, Scotland — he will teach all the branches of English, Classical, Mathe- matical and Philosophical Literature which are taught in Universities, together with the French language, if required. He has for several years past had charge of the Academy at Norfolk. * * * Salisbury, June 16. Thos. L. Cowan, Sec'ry. — Raleigh Register, June 26, 1818. 350 Rowan County Schools. EDUCATION * * * The Subscriber (being resolved to leave Salisbury at the termination of the present Session) wishes to obtain a situation as Prin- cipal of a Seminary for the ensuing Year. As Mrs. Edmonds super- intended the Female Department in the Norfolk Academy for five years, a Male and Female Seminary connected, would be preferred. The Subscriber received his Education in the University of Glasgow, Scotland, attended Trinity College, Dublin, one year, and has for the last twelve years, been engaged in teaching all the branches of a Classi- cal, Mathematical and Philosophical Education which are taught in College. Robert L. Edmonds, A. M. U. D. N. Salisbury, Nov. 9, 1819. — Raleigh Register, November 19, 1819. EDUCATION. The subscriber respectfully informs the Citizens of Salisbury and the the adjacent country, that he will open a private Seminary, in this place, on Tuesday the 6th instant. Young Gentlemen will be carefully taught the Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and French Languages; together with Pros- ody, History, Geography, and Antiquities, connected with the Classics — Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping (according to the true Italian method) English Grammar, Composition, Geography, with the Use of the Globes and Maps, Elocution, Elementary and Practical parts of Mathematics, Rhetoric, Belles Letters, Moral and Natural Phil- osophy, Astronomy, etc. Persons intending to place Children in this Seminary, will greatly facilitate their progress, by sending them early in the session. Salisbury, July 5. Robert L. Edmonds, A. M. — Raleigh Register, July 16, 1819. SALISBURY ACADEMY EXAMINATION, 1819. REPORT OF THE EXAMINATION OF THE SALISBURY FE- MALE ACADEMY, SECOND SESSION, 1819. THE examination commenced on Wednesday the first, and closed on Friday, the third of December. The students, generally, manifested such accuracy and readiness in the course of a very strict and impartial examination, conducted by the ladies who had them in charge, in the presence of the Board of Trustees and a large and respectable audience. The Board were satisfied that the exhibition was not conducted upon any previous selection of particular passages of pupil's studies, upon which their skill was tried, but promiscuously through the various branches on which they had been taught during the season. The fifth, or lowest Class, were examined on spelling in two syllables, and reading from the spelling-book. How an County Schools. 351 The fourth, on reading from Goldsmith's History of England, on Murry's abridgment of the English Grammar, and Willet's abridgment of the Geography of the United States. The third class appeared on English Grammar, parsing, reading from Goldsmith's History of Rome, Willet's abridged Geography of Asia and Africa, and on the map of the World. The second Class read from Thompson's Seasons ; were examined on English Grammar, parsing, correcting instances of false Grammar, Ge- ography, the use of the Globes, and elements of Astronomy. The first Class read and parsed from Cooper's Task; shewed speci- mens of writing; were examined on the rules of perspicuity and preci- sion in composition, and the exercises corresponding with them; Cumming's abridgment of the Geography of Europe; the maps of Eu- rope, Asia, Africa, and America, together with the map of the World, by Arrowsmith ; on the use of the Globes ; Elements of Astronomy, Rhet- oric and Moral Philosophy, and on Arithmetic, There were produced various elegant and tasteful specimens of Draw- ing, Painting, Embroidery, Fancy and Needle Work; and a variety of pleasing exhibitions upon the Piano Forte. The Board again repeat to Miss Eliza Slater and to Miss Mary Ann Slater, the increased obligations they are under to them for the ability, faithfulness and care with which they have presided over the learned and useful branches of education submitted to them. They reiterated to Miss Mitchell, likewise, their increased obligation to her for her eminent skill and zealous attention in the conduct of the ornamental branches. The next session commences on the first of January. The course of studies will be the same as heretofore taught in the school, which is still under the conduct of the same ladies. The Trustees take a pleasure in recommending to the public this Institution, for the great accuracy which the students are taught. It is not to read, but to understand what is read, which forms the great disideratum of education. To attain this object, constitutes the leading feature in their plan. They expected that the Male Academy would have been opened on the first of January likewise, and that the reverend gentleman would have occasionally vis- ited the Female School; but owing to a disappointment, this plan, so desirable to the Trustees, cannot be effected before the end of the pres- ent quarter. Thomas L. Cowan, Secy. —The Star, February 18, 1820. SALISBURY ACADEMY EXAMINATION, 1S20. SALISBURY ACADEMY. THE semi annual examination of the Students of the Male and Fe- male Academies will commence on Tuesday, the 13th of June next, and close on the Friday following. Parents and guardians are respectfully invited to attend. 352 Rowan County Schools. The exercises will re-commence on the 5th of July. All the branches usually taught in Academies, are attended to in these. In the Female Department, Miss Mitchell continues to superintend the ornamental, and the Misses Slaters the literary branches. Mr. Munro remains at the head of the Male Department. Salisbury, N. C. May 12, 1820. Thos. L. Cowan, Beefy. —The Star, May 26, 1820. SALISBURY ACADEMIES. The Examination of the pupils of these Institutions commences this day, and will close on Friday evening, the 17th. instant. June 13, 1820. — Western Carolinian, June 13, 1820. THE EXAMINATION Of the students of the Academies in this place, terminated on Thursday evening last. We had not ourselves an opportunity of attending it ; but we learn from those who were present during each day that the pupils of both institutions acquitted themselves in a manner highly creditable to their teachers, to their own progress, and to the entire satisfaction of the Board of Trustees. The report of the examination was publicly read on Friday, and is now published in this day's paper. On Thursday evening, the young gentlemen of the town performed in a very handsome style, the comedy of "A cure for the heart ache," and the afterpiece, "Fortune's Frolic." The proceeds of the night, as usual, go to the benefit of the Academies. They were assisted in the perform- ance by Mr. and Mrs. Hannam, from the north, who very obligingly offered their services on that occasion. The exercises of the Academies will be resumed on Monday, the 6th of July. — Western Carolinian, June 20, 1820. REPORT Of the Examination of the Pupils of the Salisbury Academies. Female Department. 1st Class — Composed of Eliza Dews, Catharine Chambers, Ellen Chambers, Margaret Krider, Catharine Huie, Betsey Frohock, Sally Baily, Mary Ann Verble, Charlotte Cowan. This class was examined on reading, and on spelling from the book words of two and three sylla- bles. Eliza Dews is considered rather the best; but the whole of the class acquitted themselves in a very handsome manner. It is due to Charlotte Cowan to mention, that she has been at school less time than either of the other members of this class. 2d. Class — Consisting of Laura Troy, Rebecca Wood, Harriot Long, Rowan County Schools. 353 Nancy Chambers, Martha Dews, Mary Polk, Crissy Mull, Mary Hamp- ton. This class was examined on reading in Murray's English Reader, and on spelling from the book. It is considered that Rebecca Wood and Harriot Long are rather the best. We could also mention Mary Polk and Laura Troy; but the whole of this class performed their exer- cises in a manner quite to the satisfaction of the Trustees. 3rd. Class — Composed of (1st. Division) Elizabeth Martin, Catharine Devanport, Susan Hughes, Letitia Lindsay, Sarah Causey, Letitia Wil- son, Eliza Miller, Mary Trent, Mary A. McConnaughey, Antoinette Huie, — (2nd. Division) E. A. Braicy, Margaret James, Mary A. Mc- Cracken, Eliza Home, Mary James, Beatrice Mathew, Elizabeth Jem- meson. Both divisions of this class were examined together, on read- ing in the History of England, and on Willet's abridged Geography, except Mary Jemmeson, who appeared on reading only ; and the 1st. division was farther examined on the Geography of Asia, Murray's English Grammar, parsing, and correcting false syntax. In reading, Susan Hughes and Mary Trent are considered the most correct, and Beatrice Mathews but little inferior. In Geography Catharine Devan- port and Letitia Wilson appeared most acquainted. In Grammar, Eliza Miller is entitled to the first notice. The whole of this class evinced great proficiency in the various branches of their studies, and merit the warmest approval of the Trustees. 4th. Class — Consisting of Ann Lindsay, Mary G. Allen, Rebecca Ful- ton, Ann E. Lindsay, Ellen Fulton, Carolina Johnston. This class was examined on reading in the History of America, parsing, and correct- ing false sentences under notes of syntax: On Cumming's Geography of North-America and the United States, with the history of our gov- ernment: On the use of the Globes, and the Elements of Astronomy, except Caroline Johnston, who was absent on account of indisposition. Ann E. Lindsay and Ellen Fulton are considered the most correct and graceful readers. On all their other studies, their examination was highly pleasing to the Trustees, and so nearly equal to each other, as to make it difficult to draw distinctions — they are all declared equal. A class, composed of Mary Trent, Eliza Miller, Ellen Fulton, and Susan Hughes, was examined on a Compend of Universal History, and acquitted themselves with great credit, and are highly approved. Mary Trent is considered a little the best. 5th. Class — Consisting of Margaret Moore, Mary Frohock, Eliza Hall, Dovy Johnston. These young ladies were examined on reading in the History of America ; rules of punctuation and versification ; the Geography of Europe ; Questions on Government, Religion, and the most remarkable Empires that have existed. — The Trustees attended to the performance of this class with particular gratification. They were ready and accurate on each branch of their studies, and so nearly equal that the Trustees forbear to make any kind of distinction ; if any should be made, Eliza Hall is entitled to it, on reading. 23 354 Rowan County Schools. 6th. Class — Susan Fulton, Susan Giles, Jane Henderson, Eliza Har- ris, Martha Trent. These young ladies were examined on reading on the History of Greece ; on Ancient Geography, Moral Philosophy, and the first volume of Karnes' Elements of Criticism, and on the Globes, except Martha Trent, who did appear on the Elements of Criticism. The Trustees take particular pleasure in mentioning the progress and proficiency of these young ladies on all the branches of their studies. The extent and accuracy of their acquirements are highly creditable to themselves, and do great honor to the attention and qualifications of their instructress. They are so nearly equal, as to make it not only difficult, but invidious to point out distinctions. Arithmetic. — The following young ladies : Ann Lindsay, Eliza Hall, Ann E. Lindsay, Ann McConnaughey, Dovy Johnston, Margaret Moore, Letitia Lindsay, Sarah Causy, Rebecca Eulton, Catharine Devanport, Mary G. Allen, Caroline Johnston, Letitia Wilson, Elizabeth Martin, were examined by a committee of the Trustees on Saturday, the 10th. inst. on Arithmetic; and much to the gratification of the committee, discovered that they had made considerable progress in this useful and indispensable branch of education. No distinction is made, but all ap- proved. Music. — Susan Hughes, Ann E. Lindsay, Margaret Moore, E. A. Braicy, Eliza Harris, Mary G. Allen, Letitia Wilson, Elizabeth Mar- tin, Jane Henderson. These young ladies performed a number of pieces, some of them very difficult, -en the- Piano Porte. They displayed considerable proficiency in the rudiments of this elegant and pleasing science. They all executed their pieces in a style that was very cred- itable to their tastes and skill, and equally flattering to the feelings of the Trustees. Where all did so well, the Board are unwilling to draw shades of distinction, which it would be difficult to do, when it is considered that some of these young ladies have been engaged in this branch for a greater length of time than others. Painting. — Miss Elizabeth Harris ; one colored landscape, part of another, and painted cape. Martha Trent ; a colored landscape. Cath- arine Devanport; one colored landscape, and two shaded with Indian ink. — Eliza Lindsay; two landscapes shaded with Indian ink, a large one drawn, and a painted trimming. Mary G. Allen; a colored land- scape, two shaded with Indian ink, a painted trimming and work-bag. Letitia Wilson, a bunch of flowers, two landscapes shaded with Indian ink, a painted trimming. Rebecca Pulton; a colored landscape, and four shaded with Indian ink. Ann Lindsay; two landscapes shaded with Indian ink and one colored one, two painted trimmings. Ann McConnaughey; two landscapes. Sarah Causey; two landscapes shaded with Indian ink, a flower piece, and painted trimming. Letitia Lind- say ; four landscapes shaded with Indian ink. Embroidery and Fancy Work. — Miss Susan Giles: 1 piece of em- broidery. Eliza Lindsay: 1 do. Susan Fulton: 1 do. Jane Henderson: Rowan County Schools. 355 a shell work temple, a pair of card racks. Catharine Devanport ; a work-box frame, a temple unfinished. Letitia AVilson: a temple un- finished. Caroline Johnston : a pocket-book and work-box. Dovy Johnston : a pocket-book and work-box. Eliza Hall : a pocket- book and work-box. The Trustees are unwilling to draw nice and critical distinctions between the merits of the respective pieces of Painting, Embroidery, and Fancy Work that have been exhibited for examination. There is little necessity for this, since the pieces them- selves were arranged in the ornamental department, during several days, for the inspection of parents and guardians, and all others whose taste or curiosity might lead them to the Hall. The task of discrimination becomes still more difficult, when the ages and opportunities of the sev- eral young ladies are considered ; some of them having been a much longer time than others engaged in these branches of ornamental edu- cation. The Trustees take great great pleasure in saying, that all the young ladies of this department have done much credit to themselves, and by their progress have reflected particular honor on the accom- plished young lady who directs their studies. The Board of Trustees cannot close this report, without the particular expression of their ap- probation for the able and assiduous manner in which the Misses Sla- ters and Miss Mitchel have conducted the concerns of this Institution. Their care to improve the minds, to preserve the morals, and to refine the manners of their pupils, entitle them to the warmest thanks of the Trustees, and merit the grateful reward of the parents and guardians of their tender charges. Male Department. 1st. Class. — John Murphy, James Huie, Tobias Lemley. This class of small boys was examined in spelling, from Webster's spelling-book, and did very well. 2nd. Class. — Warren Huie, Archibald Henderson, Henry A. Lemley, John Stirewalt. This class was examined on spelling, from Walker's dictionary, and was much approved. To this class belong Robert Huie and Alfred Huie, who were absent from indisposition. Henry Earn- hart, a member of this class, was absent without permission. 3rd. Class. — Archibald Henderson, David Kerr, Warren Huie, Henry Lemley, Leonard Henderson, Gustavus Miller. This class was exam- ined on spelling, from Walker's dictionary, and on reading from Mur- ray's English Reader, except Leonard Henderson, Gustavus Miller, and William Murphy, who did not spell with this class : Warren Huie is thought the best speller, Murphy and Miller the first readers : the rest are much approved. 4th. Class. — William Murphy, Pleasant Huie, Thomas Frohock, Milo A. Giles, Richard Long, Tho. Dews, Lewis G. Slaughter, Leonard Hen- derson, David Kern, James Beckwith. This class was examined in spelling, from Walker's dictionary, and on reading from the History of Rome, except Murphy, Henderson and Kern, who did not read with 356 Rowan County Schools. this class. These boys acquitted themselves in a manner highly honor- able to the class. 5th. Class. — Thomas Frohock, Gustavus Miller, Leonard Henderson. This class was examined on parsing, from the History of Rome. The committee was much pleased with their promptness and accuracy. 6th. Class. — Leonard Henderson, Gustavus Miller, Thomas Dews, Richard Long. This class was examined on Corderii, Erasmus, and Selectee e Veteri, except Henderson and Miller, who appeared on Cor- derii only. This is a good class, and so nearly equal, the committee for- bear to make any distinction. 7th. Class. — James Beckwith, Milo A. Giles, Lewis G. Slaughter. This class was examined on Caesar's Commentaries, Bucolicks, and 1st. ^Eniad of Virgil. This class, for the time they have been engaged, gave proofs of industry and attention : they receive the warm approba- tion of the Trustees. They are declared equal. The Trustees take pleasure in acknowledging the care and attention of Mr. Monroe, in ad- vancing his scholars in their various studies. He deserves much credit, and receives the thanks of the Board. The exercises of the Academies will be resumed on the first Monday in July ensuing: the literary branches under the care of Misses Eliza and Mary Ann Slaters, and the ornamental department under the super- intendence of Miss Mitchel. Mr. Monroe will continue in charge of the male department. Thomas L. Cowan, June 17th, 1820. Secretary of the Board of Trustees. — Western Carolinian, June 20, 1820. SALISBURY FEMALE ACADEMY. Messrs. Krider & Bingham — I last week attended at the examination of our Female Academy ; and were I to give vent to the exhuberance of my feelings at beholding the girls exhibit such proofs of advance- ment in literature, in the useful acquirements of domestic life, and in the elegant accomplishments of refined society, I should involuntarily ex- claim to them, individually, with the poet, "Though your body be confined, And soft love a prisoner bound, Yet the beauty of your mind Neither check nor chain hath found." The exercises were such as to reflect a high degree of commendation on the industry and application of the pupils, and the highest credit on the Instructresses, for the faithfulness and ability with which they have conducted the school. I think that the evidence of improvement ex- hibited by the young ladies on their examination, could not fail to real- ize the fondest anticipations of their relatives. Are there any parents, who viewed the progress of their daughters in the accomplishments and elegancies of life ; bidding fair to reward them Eowaist County Schools. 357 for all the paternal care and solicitude with which they have watched over them from their cradles — to prove an ornament to their families, and a solace and a blessing to their old age, without their hearts swell- ing with a native pride and an inward exultation ? Are there any young ladies, not belonging to the Academy, who attended at the exami- nation, who did not feel a spirit of emulation involuntarily rise, and an honest pride actuate them, at beholding the truly noble performance of their sex? And are there any young gentlemen who witnessed the ex- amination, whose hearts were not transported with esteem and respect, and who were not ready to exclaim : "Better sex ! yours was the noble birth ; "For you of man were made — man but of earth. "Best work of the creation ! brutes should do "Homage to man; but man shall bow to you" And were there any present, whose hearts are either by nature cal- lous, or which have been rendered so by disappointment; whose dispo- sitions have been soured by celibacy, and who are ever ready to under- rate the capacity of the female mind, with respect to literary acquire- ments? If there were, let them "come unto me," and I will pledge myself to eradicate that spirit of envy and detraction which rankles in their breasts. I will show them from history, that women have at- tained to the highest celebrity in literary acquirements. I will show them, that, in the 13th. century, a young lady of Italy made such prog- ress in her studies, that at the age of 23 she pronounced a funeral ora- tion in Latin, in the great church of Bologna; at the age of 26, she took the degree of Doctor of Laws, and began publicly to expound the Institutions of Justinian ; and at the age of 30, her great reputation raised her to a chair, where she taught the law to a prodigious con- course of scholars from all nations ; but such was the power of her elo- quence, that her beauty was only admired when her tongue was silent. There have been many other illustrious women in Italy. And in Spain, Isabella of Bosea preached in the great church of Barcelona ; went to Borne, and converted even the Jews by her eloquence. The brilliancy of the thrones of Bussia, Spain and England have been heightened by illustrious women who sat upon them. There are instances of great and expanded minds among the women of our own country : Miss Bam- say, (daughter of the late Dr. Bamsay,) of Charleston, S. C. assumed the practice of medicine, after the decease of her father, and has been extensively useful in some branches of practice ; by means of which she contributes largely to the maintenance of the family — the Dr. having been rather embarassed in his pecuniary concerns at his demise. And I will, moreover, show them, if they are not so wilfully blind as to re- fuse to see, though it should be reflected in their faces like the reful- gent beams of the Sun of Heaven, that woman was not made solely for man's use — as a mere plaything, or a pretty piece of furniture. You may suppose, Messrs. Editors, from my zeal in their cause, that 358 Rowan County Schools. I am some love-enraptured devotee to the female sex. But I am no such thing — and perhaps I shall, some day, convince you of it. No — I only wish to show the utility, and, as I verily believe, the necessity of giving our young females a general education, adapted to all the con- cerns and vicissitudes of human life — that we may see rise up from among them intelligent, virtuous, accomplished, and amiable women, at once the ornament and honor of an elightened society. Believing the Salisbury Female Academy, from the skilful and ju- dicous manner in which it is conducted, to be eminently calculated to give a young lady a finished education, I would heartily recommend it to those parents and guardians, of this and the adjoining sections of country, who have the care of the education of young females. The new building, which is now erecting, will add much to the pleasantness and convenience of the school. Alfred. Salisbury, June 19, 1820. [A pencil note says this article was written by Philo White.] — Western Carolinian, June 27, 1820. For the Western Carolinian. Female Academy Again. Messrs. Krider & Bingham : The favorable reception you gave my first communication, has encouraged me to send another, by way of an afterpiece, or as a kind of relish to the former. I may be supposed, by some, to have fairly volunteered as a champion of the fair sex. Very well — I am disposed to admit it, in a qualified sense : But I disclaim all pretensions of being actuated by such a chiv- alrous spirit as inspired the gallant King James IV. of Scotland; who, it is said, publicly professed himself to Queen Anne of France : The declaration having reached the Queen's ears, she summoned him to prove himself her true and valorous champion, by taking the field in her defence, against his brother-in-law, Henry VIII. of England. He obeyed the romantic mandate; and the two nations fought and bled, to feed the vanity of a proud woman, and to gratify the caprice of a princely coxcomb. From possessing such a spirit, or rather evil genius of gallantry, I beg to be excused. It perverts all those lovely qualities which excite esteem and affection for woman, and renders her subser- vient to very iniquitous ends. — The lively imagination of woman re- sembles a mirror, which reflects everything, but creates nothing: hence the necessity of holding up to the view, when they are young, and sus- ceptible of yielding to the impression of the moment, (which with them is very strong,) patterns of virtue, purity of manners, and con- stancy of love. — Whatever they ask, or whatever they have an inclina- tion to do, if innocently trifling, let them be indulged in : for it is bet- ter to yield small sacrifices, than to brave the fury of a temper that has been vexatiously provoked from its infancy, and thus rendered liable Rowan County Schools. 359 to be exasperated by jealousy, or some other frivilous cause. For with all the tenderness of disposition with which nature has endowed woman, when once she is roused to express the transports of her troubled soul, she joins frenzy to love — which is sometimes impetuous, sometimes tender — which now is softened, and then bursts forth afresh, with re- doubled fury. As a lamentable instance of this, I recollect of some- where reading, that, little more than a century ago, the Marquis D'As- trogas, of Spain, having been captivated by the charms of a beautiful young woman, he lost no convenient opportunity of rendering homage to her: The Marchionness, his wife, hearing of the illicit gallantry of her husband, went secretly to the young woman's lodging, and assassi- nated her ; tore out her heart, carried it home, with her own hands made a ragout of it, and presented the dish to the Marquis. He ate of the precious morsel, — "It is exceedingly good," said he. "Xo wonder," she answered, "since it was made of the heart of that creature you so much doated on." And, not to "leave a thread whereon to hang a doubt" in his mind as to the truth of what she said, she immediately drew forth from under a napkin the bloody head of the hapless victim, and rolled it on the floor ; her eyes sparkling, all the while, with a mixture of pleas- ure and infernal fury. If such, then, have been the unhappy effects arising from the ungov- ernable temper and sensitive spirit of a woman of another century, let us suppose that such a disposition is still inherent in female nature; that, though we have not, in the present age, witnessed such fatal exer- cises of it, an unenlightened mind in this day needs only sufficient ex- citement to break forth in all the frantic fury of ancient times. To counteract the consequences of any such unruly inherent principle of human nature, early education is the most potent means. I must, there- fore, beg pardon of the Instructresses of the Salisbury Femade Acad- emy, while I suggest to them (for I have too exalted an opinion of their abilities, and of the goodness of their dispositions, to address them in dictatorial language) the magnitude of their charge — that they are acting as pioneers to the rising generation — that, in fact, it is in their power to give our rising female society a decided character either unaf- fectedly amiable and virtuous, or tinged with prudish vanity. It is almost universally asserted on the one hand, and but seemingly denied on the other, that females possess, and exercise too, the Gift of Gab in a much more bountiful degree than the other sex. It is a pe- culiar inheritance from their mother Eve : For it is established, on the stubborn authority of a fable of the Jewish doctors, that while our primitive parents were yet in the Garden of Eden, blooming stark fresh in all the simplicity of nature, there fell from Heaven nine baskets of Chit-Chat ; that the woman picked up six of them, while the man was clumsily gathering up the other three. This accounts for the great volubility of the ladies. It is supposed that, from this circumstance alone, Eve was enabled to persuade Adam to eat of that forbidden fruit which has entailed such a heavy curse upon all the human species — a 360 Rowan County Schools. sinful nature. Well, then, if women must talk so much, it is of vast moment that their talk should be employed to some useful purpose. Here is another important duty devolving upon Instructors. Let young females be taught to converse, as well as to act, in a pure, unaf- fected and chaste style : Let them, inculcate principles of religion and morality, and they will not only give to the female circle in which they move a polish and refinement of manners — a modest benignity of de- portment ; but will, also, have an important influence in checking the licentiousness of the other sex. They will shrink from the embrace of the sons of dissipation : they will spurn their approach as they would that of the loathsome reptile which hisses beneath their feet : yea, they will shun the very atmosphere that has been tainted by licentious revelry. Young gentlemen — fellow-associates ! Do you wish to be debarred the smiles of the fair? And do you wish to meet, on approaching them, instead of smiles, indignant frowns, and a cold repulse more chilling than the frigid blast of a wintry wind ? O fly, then, fly from intemper- ance, as you would fly from a pestilential disease ; and no longer let your motto be "wine and women" — the watch-word of the Syren, which charms and allures only to destroy — but let it be "virtue and morality," and resolve rigidly to live up to it, and you cannot fail to taste the sweetest of temporal luxuries, and enjoy a bright prospect of Heaven's choicest blessings. Alfred. [A pencil-note says this article was written by Philo White.] — Western Carolinian, July 11, 1820. DESCRIPTION OF SALISBURY ACADEMIES, 1820. SALISBURY ACADEMIES. The exercises of these institutions are regulated in the following man- ner: This year is divided into two sessions, and each session into two quarters. At the beginning of each quarter, a committee of three of the Trustees is appointed, whose business it is weekly to visit the Acade- mies, to attend to their general concerns and to the progress of the scholars. At the end of each quarter, another committee is appointed, to conduct what is called "the quarterly examination." This committee take up the two last days of the quarter in examining the classes upon their various studies : this examination, though very strict, is not made public, being principally intended for the purpose of inciting industry and emulation among the scholars, and that the Trustees may judge of the improvements they make in their studies. At the end of each session, a public examination takes place, and the report of the Trustees is published in the papers. The examination of the last quarter took place a few days ago, and the committee who attended it were well satisfied with the progress of the pupils, of both the male and female departments. In a short time, the larsre and commodious house intended for the Rowan County Schools. 361 male department, will be finished; when it may, without hazard, be said, that there is no Academy in the State where the pupils will be bet- ter accommodated than in the institution in this town. The houses are large, (being two story buildings, in size about 40 or 50 feet,) situated upon handsome sites and surrounded with pleasant groves of native growth. Every care is taken to render the situation of the Academies comfortable and pleasant, both in winter and summer; and indeed, the Trustees have spared neither pains nor expense to deserve public patron- age, and make their institution a place where the useful and ornamental branches of education may be acquired, not in a superficial, but in a solid and beneficial manner. G. — Western Carolinian, September 19, 1820. THE MISSES SLATER SOT TO LEAVE SALISBURY. SALISBURY FEMALE ACADEMY. A report having insiduously crept into circulation, that the Misses Slaters were soon to resign the charge of the Salisbury Eemale Acad- emy, we are authorized to state, for the information of those who feel an interest in the welfare of the Academy, that these worthy young La- dies have no intention of leaving us ; nor, to our knowledge, have they ever harbored such a thought. The Academy is continually increasing in reputation under theirs and Miss Mitchill's instruction. It is with peculiar satisfaction we are enabled to state, that, while sickness has been prevalent in many towns to the north and south of us, we have had scarcely an instance of it here; the pupils in the Academy, especially, have been very healthy. — Western Carolinian, October 3, 1820. EXAMINATION, DECEMBER, 1820. SALISBURY ACADEMIES. The semi-annual examination of the pupils will commence on Mon- day, the 4th, and close on Thursday, the 7th of December next. Par- ents and guardians are respectfully requested to attend. The exercises will recommence on the first Monday of January next. In the female department are taught reading, writing, English Gram- mar, arithmetic, geography, the use of the globes, belles lettres, history, drawing, painting, music, and needle-work. In the male department are taught th ; - usual branches of literature. Tho. L. Cowan, Secretary. — Western Carolinian, November 7, 1820. REPORT OF THE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 7, 1820. The committee appointed to superintend the examination, submit to the Trustees the following report : In the distribution of the honors, 362 Rowan County Schools. respect was had as well to the tickets weekly given by the tutoresses to the pupils for their good conduct, as to the accuracy in their studies. The classes were respectively examined by their instructresses, and then by the committee, in the following order : 1st Class — Consisting of Mary Ann Verble, Charlotte Cowan, Marga- ret Ann Beckwith, Margaret Allemong, Margaret Gibson, Maria Satter- white, — was examined on spelling and reading in the spelling book. Maria Satterwhite is the best reader; Mary Ann Verble spelt the best; and Charlotte Cowan and Mary Ann Verble received the greatest num- ber of weekly tickets. 2d Class — Consisting of Catharine Chambers, Eliza M. Frohock, Eleanor Chambers, Catharine Huie, — was examined on spelling, and on reading from the Introduction to the English Reader. This class was highly approved. Eliza M. Frohock is the best reader; the Misses Chambers have received the greatest number of weekly tickets, in the course of the session. 3d Class — Consisting of Harriet B. Long, Laura M. Troy, Nancy C. Chambers, Rebecca Wood, Christiana Mull, Mary Ann Hampton, — was examined on spelling from Walker's Dictionary, reading from the English Reader, on Murray's English Grammar, and on writing. This is a very fine class. Laura M. Troy excelled; the next are Rebecca Wood and Harriet B. Long, who are equal; the rest are highly ap- proved. The greatest number of weekly tickets belongs to Laura M. Troy, Harriet B. Long, Nancy C. Chambers and Rebecca Wood. 4th Class, 1st Division — Consisting of Ann Robinson, Margaret E. James, Mary E. James. This division was examined on reading from the Lady's Preceptor, on English Grammar, and parsing. The young ladies also exhibited specimens of writing. Ann Robinson is entitled to the honor in this divison. 2d Division of the 4th Class — Consisting of Mary Ann McCracken, Mary M. Yarbrough, Eugenia A. Bracy, Beatrix Mathieu, Mary Kerr, Margaret E. James, Mary J. James. This division was examined on the first branches above mentioned, and on Geography, correcting false syntax, and on the maps of the world and Europe, except Margaret E. James, and Mary J. James, who appeared with this division on geog- raphy only. This division gave very entire satisfaction. Mary Ann McCracken excelled in reading; Mary M. Yarbrough on English Gram- mar; and Eugenia A. Bracy and Mary Ann McCracken were superior in geography ; Beatrix Mathieu was well prepared ; and Mary Kerr had been advanced from a lower class to this one, in the course of the ses- sion; she stood an excellent examination. 5th Class — Consisting of Antoinette Huie, Catharine Devenport, Susan Hughes, Mary Trent, Letitia Wilson. This class was examined on reading from the History of Greece, parsing of poetry, correcting false syntax, on Cummings' Geography, and the United States ; in read- ing, Mary Trent, Antoinette Huie, and Susan Hughes, are noticed in Rowan County Schools. 363 the order of their names ; in geography, the whole class stood a very fine examination; all were prompt and accurate in their answers; Cath- arine Devenport has the greatest number of the tickets. 6th Class— Consisting of Mary M. Frohock, Ann E. Lindsey, Mary G. Allen, Rebecca L. Fulton, was examined on prosody, rules of punctu- ation, the geography of Asia and Africa, reading and parsing Cowper's Task, chronology, and rhetoric ; Mary M. Frohock also appeared on Ancient Geography. In this class Mary M. Frohock is the best reader ; in parsing, Ann E. Lindsey appeared to the most advantage. The class in general merits much praise. Misses Lindsey and Fulton have the greatest number of weekly tickets. Arithmetic— 1st Class : Consisting of Mary Trent, Susan Hughes, Antoinette Huie. This class was examined as far as Division : Mary Trent is the best. 2d Class — Consisting of Catharine Devenport, Eugenia A. Bracy, Beatrix Mathieu ; was examined as far as Reduction. These young la- dies passed a good examination : Catharine Devenport is the most correct. Miss Elizabeth T. Harris was examined on the whole of English grammar, parsing, correcting false syntax, rules of punctuation, per- spicuity, &c. ; on ancient and modern geography, the elements of general history and chronology, rhetoric and belles-lettres, moral philosophy, the elements of criticism, and on arithmetic ; and she exhibited several specimens of composition. This was a very interesting examination; and Miss Harris, by her accuracy and readiness, gave very general sat- isfaction. The committee recommend that Miss Harris receive the honors of the Institution. In the Ornamental Department, the following young ladies exhibited each several large and highly finished colored landscapes, together with a number of small pieces : Elizabeth T. Harris, Ann E. Lindsey, Re- becca L. Fulton, Mary G. Allen, Mary M. Yarbrough, Catharine Dev- enport, Mary Ann Mc'Cracken, Mary Kerr. — Among this collection, the best was executed by Miss Harris ; the next in point of accuracy, rich- ness of coloring, and truth in shading and perspective, belonged to Misses Lindsey, Fulton, and Allen ; the others were not greatly inferior, and were much admired. Miss Letitia Wilson presented a large painted screen, and several chimney-pieces, ornaments finished in a style of neat- ness and elegance highly gratifying to those whose taste enables them to appreciate such productions. Miss Fulton showed a piece of em- broidery, and Miss Devenport some fancy work. Music. — Misses Elizabeth Giles, Eugenia A. Bracy, Margaret Moore, Mary M. Yarbrough, Letitia Wilson, Elizabeth T. Harris, Susan Hughes, Ann E. Lindsey. — These young ladies were examined upon the elements of music, as adapted to the piano forte ; and after showing much proficiency in the principles of the science, they performed each several pieces of music, as sacred music, marches, duettes, songs, &c. &c. with much taste and accuracy. Miss Wilson was considered the best 364 Rowan County Schools. performer, and Miss Hughes the next. The others, for the time they had been engaged in this agreeable pursuit, gave much satisfaction. In behalf of the Trustees, the committee feel great pleasure in pre- senting to Miss Eliza Slater, to Miss Mary Ann Slater, and to Miss Cornelia C. Mitchel, the great obligation they are under to them for their exemplary care and attention to the interests of the Academy. Under their tutelage this seminary was first brought into notice, and by their talents and assiduity it continues to prosper. Male Department. 1st Class, 1st Division — Consisting of John Murphy, Hugh Horah, James Huie, Tobias Lemley, "Willie Bird; was examined on spelling from Webster, in three, four, and five syllables. Murphy and Horah are considered the best spellers. 2d Division of 1st Class — Consisting of William Allemong, William Locke, John Frohock, Thomas Beckwith, John Murphy, Hugh Horah : This division was examined on Webster throughout : Allemong, Locke, and Frohock are the most correct spellers. 2d Class, 1st Division — Consisting of William Murphy, Warren Huie, Gustavus A. Miller, David Kern, Robert Huie, Henry Lemley, William Allemong, William Locke, Henry Krider, Thomas Mull, Thomas Beckwith, Archibald Henderson, John Frohock ; was examined on spelling from Walker's Dictionary; Murphy, Huie, Miller and Kern, are distinguished. 2d Division of the 2d Class — Consisting of Archibald Henderson, Henry Krider, Robert Huie, Thomas Mull, William Murphy, Henry Lemley: This class was examined on reading from the English Reader; Huie, Murphy, and Lemley, are the first. 3d Class, 1st Division — Consisting of Thomas Mull, Thomas Fro- hock, Robert C. Huie ; appeared on arithmetic, and was much approved. 2d Division of the 3d Class— Consisting of James L. Beckwith, Pleas- ant M. Huie, Lewis Slaughter, Richard W. Long, David Fulton, Thomas Frohock, Gustavus A. Miller, Warren Huie, David Kerr, William Mur- phy ; was examined on reading, from the History of Rome ; James Beckwith, Pleasant M. Huie, David Fulton, Thomas Frohock, and Richard W. Long, are distinguished; the rest approved. 4th Class, 1st Division — Consisting of Warren Huie, David Kern, Gustavus A. Miller; was examined on Corderi, and approved. Miller was further examined on Erasmus and Selecta e Veteri, and evidenced much progress and industry. 2d Division of the 4th Class — Consisting of Pleasant M. Huie, Rich- ard Long, David Fulton ; was examined on Caesar's Commentaries, and the Bucolicks of Virgil ; no distinction is made in this class ; if any, Huie merits it. 5th Class — Consisting of Lewis Slaughter, James Beckwith, Pleasant M. Huie, Richard W. Long, David Fulton ; was examined on the yEneids Rowan County Schools. 365 of Virgil, the Greek Testament, and on correcting false grammar from Mair's Introduction, except Huie, Long, and Fulton, who were exam- ined on Mair's Introduction only. This class merits the entire appro- bation of the committee, the members are so nearly equal, no distinction is made. The committee tender to Mr. John C. Monroe, their thanks for his assiduity, and for the accuracy and correctness with which he has dis- charged the duties of the superintendent of the male department. Miss Elizabeth T. Harris, (of Cabarrus County, ISTorth-Carolina,) having completed, with success and reputation, the course of education prescribed in the Female Department, was presented with a Certificate and Golden Medal, the honors of this Institution. Miss Harris then read a handsome and appropriate valedictory. The exercises of the Academy will recommence on the first Monday of January next. By order of the Board. Thomas L. Cowan, December 7, 1820. Secretary. — Western Carolinian, December 19, 1820. FULTON'S ACADEMY BOARDING HOUSE, 1821. NOTICE. The subscriber is now finishing a large and commodious house in this place, on the western side of the town, situate between the Male and Female Academies, which he intends as a boarding house for young ladies. He will furnish them with good board, washing, and lodging, for seventy-five dollars, for this year. He pledges himself that nothing will be wanting, on his part, to render satisfaction to those who may favor him with their custom. As parents and guardians are desirous that their children's expenses may be so managed, as if the money had actually all passed through their own hands, he therefore considers the following method of keeping their accounts will answer the purpose : Those who come to this place well provided with clothes, will not re- quire any additional ones for some time. However, when they write home, it is very easy to let their parents know what they require, and an answer to said letter will contain an order for said articles, if their parents think it necessary. The next time they write home, they will mention what such articles cost, which will enable their parents not only to know what articles their children get, but what they cost them. It will, at the same time, with the assistance of the Tutoress, habituate the children to keeping their own accounts, which will be very essential to them during life, and the improvement they may make in this little business, will be very gratifying to their parents. 366 Rowan County Schools. It is unnecessary for the young ladies to trouble their parents with the purchase of books, quills, ink, paper, &c. as what the Academy exer- cises require must be had. It is only necessary to include them with the cost of other articles, so that they be acquainted with every expense. He recollects, some years ago, of having two young ladies at the Salem Academy; at that time Mr. Kramer attended it; he wrote to the subscriber frequently, and each letter contained a statement of the young ladies' accounts, with what additional articles they might have had since he wrote the last : Therefore, by having reference to his last letter, a view was had of their accounts to that time. This led the sub- scriber to the above method, with what he considers a little amendment. Those little attentions, although apparently of but little importance, when carefully attended to may prove to be of considerable advantage to the young ladies, and to the welfare of the Academy. The Trustees are nicely attentive to the choice of their Tutoresses, and as nicely attentive to the care of the young ladies ; and in order that the business of the Academy may go on with success, they must be as attentive to the young ladies' expenses, which it is believed the above method will regulate. John Fulton. Salisbury, Jan. 1, 1821. — Western Carolinian, January 2, 1821. SALISBURY ACADEMY UNDER J. 0. FREEMAN, 1821. The Trustees are gratified by having it in their power to inform the public, that they have succeeded in forming a permanent engagement with the Rev. Jonathan O. Freeman, to take charge of the Male, and to superintend the Female Department of this Institution. The long experience in teaching, and the established character of Mr. Freeman, enable the Trustees to recommend the school with confidence to the at- tention of parents and guardians. Miss Slater and Miss Mitchel con- tinue, with their usual distinguished success, to teach in the Female De- partment. Every possible attention will be paid to the religious and moral instruction, as well as to the general deportment of the pupils. The buildings are large and airy, and situated in fine native groves, in different sections of the town. Board may be had in genteel families at a reasonable rate. 1ST. B. The second quarter in the female school commences on Mon- day, the 19th March; the male school will open on the 1st of April. By order of the Board. Thos. L. Cowan, Secretary. Salisbury, March 12, 1821. — Western Carolinian, March 13, 1821. It is with pleasure we are enabled to announce to our fellow-citizens at large the re-commencement of this Institution under the most prom- ising auspices. The Trustees have been so fortunate as to engage the Rev. JONATHAN O. FREEMAN, late of Newbern, in this state, to Rowan County Schools. 367 take charge of the Male, and superintend the Female department, as well as to preach to the citizens of Salisbury. Dr. Freeman's qualifications as a teacher and preacher, are spoken of in the highest terms of commendation by all who have had an op- 23ortunitY of knowing them. The exercises of the School commenced on yesterday; and it would be desirable for parents and guardians, who feel disposed to avail them- selves of the opportunity, to send their children at as early a day as possible. — Western Carolinian, April 17, 1821. FKEEMAN'S QUALIFICATIONS AND METHODS. SALISBURY ACADEMY. On the 16th of April the exercises of the male department of this Institution commenced, under the care of Rev. Dr. Freeman, who will also superintend the education of the females. During upwards of twenty years Dr. Freeman has resided, principally, over the flourishing academies of Edenton and Xewbern of this State ; from which institu- tions he received the most honorable testimonies of his superior talents as a teacher and his uncommon success in the difficult task of uniting gentleness with a due regard to discipline, in the government of his pu- pils. The best evidences which can be given of the qualifications of Dr. Freeman, may be derived from the facts, that during this whole period, the institutions over which he has presided have flourished beyond any former example. For the satisfaction of those, who may not be ac- quainted with the character of Dr. Freeman, we would subjoin the fol- lowing extracts, from a "voluntary tribute of thanks" communicated by the Trustees of JSTewbern Academy, on his retiring from their service ; among whom we notice some of the most distinguished names our state can boast : — "This Seminary, under his direction, has flourished beyond all former experience. Ei school discipline, in the various qualifica- tions of a teacher, in success in advancing the progress of his pupil and in unwearied diligence and zeal, Dr. Freeman has always been consid- ered by the Trustees as unrivaled, and entitled to their undivided ac- knowledgments : and the Trustees would avail themselves of the oppor- tunity to tender their testimony in the highest commendation of his social, moral, and religious deportment." The following branches of education are taught : English — Reading, "Writing, Spelling, Arithmetic, Geography, and use of the Globe?. Xat- ural and Moral Ehilosophy, Rhetoric, Logic, Composition and Declama- tion. In Latin — Ruddiman's and Adam's Grammar, Corderiaa, Historic Sacra;, Yiri Romas, books of Caesar, Ovid Expurgata, Virgil, Cicero's Select Orations, Sallust's wars with Catiline and Jugurtha, Horace throughout, Mair's Introduction, Prosodv. 368 Rowan County Schools. In Greek — Valpy's or Wettenhall's Grammar, Greek Testament, Evangelists and Acts of the Apostles, Grseca Minora, Grseca Majora, Xenopkon, Homer, Neilson's Exercises and Prosody. In the Eemale Department, Dr. Freeman will be assisted by Miss Slater, in the literary and classical branches, while Miss Mitchel will continue to conduct the ornamental. Of the talents and qualifications of these ladies, to improve the minds, and polish the manners of their pupils, the Trustees, from ample experience, can give the most decided approbation. Under such auspices, the Trustees feel assured this Institution must flourish. To render it a nursery of all the polite and useful branches of education, as well as of correct moral and religious principles and feel- ings, will be their unremitting aim ; and they feel confidence in saying, that no similar institution in the State can now claim superior advan- tages. In this department the studies, and books used, will be — Reading, "Writing, Spelling, English Grammar, Pike's, or Walsh's Arithmetic, Geography, and the use of the Globes, Whelpley's and Tyler's Histories, Blair's Rhetoric, Conversations on Natural Philosophy, Moral Philoso- phy, Astronomy, Andrew's Logic, Chemistry, Euclid, Composition; and, if required, Algebra, and the Languages. As it is the natural disposition of youth, when unrestrained, to run into extravagances, the trustees earnestly desire, that parents or guar- dians bringing scholars to this academy, should place them under the special care of some judicious person, with instructions to attend to their wants, and regulate their purchases of necessary articles out of the stores. The importance of this requisition must be apparent to every person of reflection and experience. The trustees have no other inter- est in the success of these Institutions, than to furnish to the rising generation opportunities of education. To accomplish this object, they have devoted much of their time and attention, and have gone to very considerable expense in erecting two large and commodious edifices, in procuring maps, and other indispensable articles for the schools. Be- sides these disbursements, the current expenses of the Institution, for salaries to the teachers, and other purposes, amount to about $3,000 per year. It is therefore indispensable, that parents and guardians should be punctual in paying the tuition charges ; and to avoid the uncertainty and trouble of after collection, it is positively required, that the tuition money in all cases, shall be paid when the certificate of admission is taken out. By order of the Board, Thos. L. Cowan, Salisbury, May 1, 1821. Secretary. ['ggr'Boarding may be. had in respectable families for 75 to 80 dollars the year. — Western Carolinian, May 8, 1821. Rowan County Schools. 369 EXAMINATION, 1821. SALISBURY ACADEMY. The semi-annual EXAMINATION' of the pupils of this institution will commence on the 5th of June, and close on the 8th. Parents and guardians are respectfully invited to attend. The next session begins on the first Monday in July next. By order. May 11, 1821. ' T. L. Cowan, Secy. — Western Carolinian, May 15, 1821. EXAMINATION, 1S22. The semi-annual examination of the male and female students of this institution commenced on Tuesday, the 11th. inst. and closed on Fri- day, the 14th. In the female department it was, as usual, interesting and satisfactory, in both the literary and ornamental branches. In the male, a large number of students were examined on reading, writing, arithmetic, English grammar, geography, the Latin and Greek lan- guages, mathematics, &c. &c. Their accuracy and proficiency were unexampled in this institution. Miss Mitchel and Miss Slater being about to return to the north, both departments will hereafter come under the immediate manage- ment of the Rev. Dr. Freeman, aided by a suitable usher. In taking leave of these ladies, the Trustees return them their warmest thanks for the assiduous attention they have bestowed upon the interests of the pupils entrusted to their care, and acknowedge the high estimation in which they hold their qualifications and uniformly correct and exemplary deportment. It would be superfluous, at this period, to speak of the established reputation of Dr. Freeman, as a scholar and a gentleman. The next Session will commence on the 2d Monday in July. Salisbury, June 13, 1822. T. L. Cowan, Secretary. |=gPTlie above notice was received too late for last week's paper. — Western Carolinian, June 25, 1822. FKEEMAN IN SOLE CHAEGE OF ACADEMY, 1823. SALISBURY ACADEMY. THE subscriber having made an arrangement with the proprietor of this institution, the management of it, with its avails, has become his individual concern. To his friends, and the public, he looks with con- fidence for a portion of their patronage. In this interesting, and im- portant employment, he ventures to promise the industrious applica- tion of more than twenty years' experience; united with a zeal, excited by a conviction of its importance, and strengthened by habit. To parents and guardians, who may be disposed to place their children and 24 370 Rowan County Schools. wards under his care, he would remark, that his object has ever been, with the languages and higher branches of education, to unite a thor- ough knowledge of reading, writing, English grammar, arithmetic and geography. In addition to these things, the useful and practical parts of Mathematics, Natural and Moral Philosophy, Astronomy, Logic, Rhetoric, History and Chemistry, when required, will be attended to. In the instruction of females, a regular system will be adopted. The object will be, to render them rational and interesting companions; and in their education, as well as in that of the other sex, those branches, which are of the greatest utility in the progress of life, will receive a superior degree of attention. One object will ever be kept in view — to inspire his pupils with a due degree of self-respect, to establish cor- rect moral and religious views and conduct, and, with parental solici- tude, to correct all immoral, indecorous, and licentious habits. In both sexes, and to pupils of every age, attention will be paid to spelling, read- ing, writing and composition. In fine, to prepare those committed to his care, in the best possible manner, for their future destination in life, will be his unceasing aim; and the same attention will be paid to the mere English scholar, as to those who are designed for higher in- stitutions. Justice to himself requires him to state, that, in teaching the Latin and Greek languages, the thorough and critical method rec- ommended by Messrs. de Port Royal, and so admirably pursued at our University, has been, for a long time, adopted. To enable him to ef- fect this, an extensive collection of the most approved grammars and lexicons, among which are the Thesaurus, of Ainsworth, the Lexicons of Hedericus, Parkhurst, &c. and the grammars of the Messrs. de Port Royal, Hackenburg, Goodrich, Moore, Valpy, &c. have been procured ; to which his pupils have liberty to refer. To facilitate the study of Geography, an excellent set of Globes, with Lavoisne's and other At- lases, and an extensive collection of maps, have been procured. The grades of tuition will be five, six, and seven dollars, paid in ad- vance, into the hands of Thomas L. Cowan, Esq. who has kindly con- sented to act as agent for the subscriber. Salisbury, March 31, 1823. Jonathan Otis Freeman. — Western Carolinian, April 1, 1823. Rowan County Schools. 371 SALISBURY ACADEMY LOTTERY, 183L NORTH CAROLINA STATE LOTTERY, For the Benefit of THE SALISBURY ACADEMY 1st Class — High and Low System. To be drawn at Salisbury, on the 10th day of July. Capital 3,000 Dollars! Scheme 1 p rize of $3,000 LS $ 3,000 5 ' < of 1,000 : s 5,000 4 ' < of 500 ] s 2,000 5 ' < of 300 ] s 1,500 10 ' 1 of 200 ] LS 2,000 50 ' of 100 ] LS 5,000 60 ' ' of 50 ] LS 3,000 100 l ' of 20 : LS 2,000 250 ' of 10 ] LS 2,500 20,000 ' ' of 470 ] S 94,000 20,485 Prizes, amount'g to $120,000 More Prizes Than Blanks. Whole Tickets, Halves Quarters ,$4 . 2 , 1 Mode of Drawing. This scheme, founded on the High and Low System, has 40,000 tick- ets, numbered from 1 to 40,000 inclusive. On the day of the drawing the 40,000 numbers will be put into one wheel; and all the prizes above the denomination of $4 70 in another; they will be drawn out alter- nately, first a number and then a prize, until all the prizes are drawn. From 1 to 20,000, inclusive, are low; and from 20,001 to 40,000, inclu- sive, are high. The prizes of $4 70 are to be awarded to the high or low division, will be determined by that which may draw the capital prize of 3,000 dollars. The prizes of $4 70 will be payable in tickets in the next scheme — all other prizes payable in cash forty days after the drawing. All prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per centum. 372 Rowan County Schools. Tickets, shares and packages to be had, in the greatest variety of numbers, at STEVENSON" & POINTS' OFFICE, (White Row, Mansion Hotel,) SALISBURY. All orders from a distance, (post paid,) enclosing the cash, will be thankfully received and promptly attended to, if addressed to Stevenson & Points, May 17, 1834. Managers, Salisbury, N. C. —The Star, June 5, 183k- North Carolina STATE LOTTERY. For the benefit of the Salisbury Academy, First Class for 1837. To be drawn at Fayetteville on Saturday, 11th of February. COMBINATION SYSTEM. 75 number Lottery 12 drawn ballots. CAPITAL PRIZE, $13,000. SPLENDID SCHEME. 1 Prize of $13,000 Dollars. 1 Prize of 6,000 do. 1 Prize of 3,000 do. 1 Prize of 2,400 do. 1 Prize of 1,500 do. 1 Prize of 1,100 do. 20 Prizes of 1,000 do. 20 do. of 500 do. 20 do. of 360 do. 20 do. of 300 do. 20 do. of 200 do. 30 do. of 100 do. Besides many of $80, $60, $50, $40, &c. amounting in all to 253,390 dollars. Whole Tickets $5, Halves $2.50, quarters $1.25. A certificate for a package of 25 whole Tickets will cost only 74 dol- Rowan County Schools. 373 lars. Halves and Quarters in the same proportion. To be had in the greatest variety of numbers at STEVENSON" & POINTS' OFFICE, — Southern Citizen, January 21, 1837. Raleigh, N. C. Look Here. $8,000 For $4 only ! ! NORTH CAROLINA STATE LOTTERY. Third Class for 1S37. For the benefit of the Salisbury Academy, To be drawn at ASHBORO, Randolph Co. N. C. on Saturday, 1st of April COMBINATION SYSTEM. 75 number Lottery 12 drawn ballots. CAPITAL PRIZE, $8,000. Splendid Scheme. 1 Prize of $8,000 Dollars. 1 Prize of 4,000 do. 1 Prize of 2,500 do. 1 Prize of 2,000 do. 1 Prize r 01 1,200 do. 10 Prizes of 1,000 do. 10 do of 500 do. 10 do of 200 do. 30 do of 100 do. — ALSO, 1795 smaller Prizes — Amounting in all to 125,866 dollars. Whole Tickets $4 Halves $2 Quarters $1 A Package of 22 Whole Tickets in this Lottery will cost $50.00 Half do 25.00 Quarter do 12.50 Orders from a distance attended to by Stevenson & Points, Managers, — Southern Citizen, February 25, 1837. Raleigh, N. C. 374 Rowan County Schools. NORTH CAROLINA STATE LOTTERY Seventh Class for 1837. Eor the benefit of the Salisbury Academy, To be drawn at Wentworth, Rockingham Co. 1ST. C. on Saturday, 6th of May. COMBINATION SYSTEM. 66 number Lottery 10 drawn ballots. STEVENSON & POINTS, Managers. CAPITAL PRIZE $10,000 Splendid Scheme 1 Prize of 10,000 Dollars. 1 Prize of 4,000 do 1 Prize of 3,000 do 1 Prize of 2,320 do 1 Prize of 1,840 do 5 Prizes of 1,000 do 10 do of 400 do 100 do of 100 do 56 do of 40 do 56 do of 30 do 56 do of 20 do 112 do of 10 do 2,240 Prizes of 8 do 15,400 Prizes of 4 do Whole Tickets $4 Halves $2 Quarters $1 A Package of 22 Whole Tickets in this Lottery will cost $50.00 Half do. 25.00 Quarter do. 12.50 Orders from a distance promptly ■ attended to by Stevenson & Points, Managers, Raleigh, N. C. — Southern Citizen, April 15, 1837. Rowan County Schools. 375 NORTH CAROLINA STATE LOTTERY. Twelfth Class for 1837. For the benefit of the Salisbury Academy, To be drawn at Hillsboro' N. C. on Saturday, 24th of June. 75 number Lottery 11 drawn ballots. Stephenson & Points, Managers. Splendid Scheme. 1 Prize of 1,000 Dollars. 20 Prizes of 400 do 20 do of 200 do 45 do of 120 do 64 do of 100 do &c. &c. &c. &c. Whole Tickets $5 Halves $2.50 Quarters $1.25 A Package of 25 Whole Tickets in this Lottery will cost $76.00 Half do 38.00 Quarter do 19.00 Orders from a distance promptly attended to by Stevenson & Points, —Southern Citizen, May 20, 1837. Raleigh, N. C. 20 Prizes amounting to $40,000 1 UUU NORTH CAROLINA STATE LOTTERY. Class No. 11, for 1837. To be drawn at Raleigh, N. C. on Saturday, the 10th June, 1837. 75 Number Lottery, 11 drawn Ballots. Scheme. 20 Prizes of 2,000 Dollars. 30 do of 1,000 do 30 do of 400 do 20 do of 300 do 20 do of 200 do 45 do of 120 do 64 do of 100 do &c. &c. &c. &c. 376 Rowan County Schools. Whole Tickets $5 Halves " $2.50 Quarters " $1.25 A certificate for a Package of 25 Whole Tickets will cost $76.00 " 25 Half do. 38.00 " 25 Quarter do. 19.00 To be had in the greatest variety of numbers, either by the Package or single Ticket, of Stevenson & Points, Raleigh, N. C. —Southern Citizen, May 20, 1837. NORTH CAROLINA STATE LOTTERY Fourteenth Class to 1837. For benefit of the Salisbury Academy To be drawn at Bethania, Stokes Co. N". C. on Thursday, 10th August. 74 number Lottery 14 drawn ballots. Stevenson & Points, Managers. Splendid Scheme. 1 Prize ot 10,000 Dollars. 1 Prize of 3,000 do 1 do of 2,000 do 6 Prizes of 1,000 do &c. &c. &c. &c. Whole Tickets $5 Halves $2.50 Quarters $1.25 A package of 25 Whole Tickets in this Lottery will cost $50.00 Half do 25.00 Quarter do 12.50 Orders from a distance promptly attended to by Stevenson & Points, Managers. — Southern Citizen, July 15, 1837. Eowax County Schools. 377 NORTH CAEOLIXA STATE LOTTERY. Extra Class C. for 1837. For the benefit of the Salisbury Academy. To be drawn at Salisbury. X. C. On Thursday, 21st of September, 1837. 71 number Lottery 14 drawn ballots. Stevenson & Poix'ts, Managers. Splexded Scheme. 1 Prize of 10,000 : Dolh 1 do of 4^000 do 1 Prize of 3,000 do 1 do of 2,500 do 1 do of 2,000 do 1 do of 1,500 do o O Prizes of 1,000 do 10 do of 500 do 10 do of 400 do 10 do of 300 do 10 do of 200 do 15 do of 100 do 40 do of 90 do 40 do of 80 do 60 do of 60 do 70 do of 50 do 100 do of 40 do 122 do of 30 do 122 do of 24 do 122 do of 16 do 5,1S5 do of 10 do 25,620 do of 5 do 31,535 Prizes amounting to $247,290. Whole Tickets $5 Halves $2.50 Quarters 81.25 To be had in the greatest variety of numbers, either in the Package or single Ticket, of Stevexsox & Poixts, Raleigh. A package of 25 "WTiole Tickets in this Lottery will cost $65.50 Half do 32.75 Quarter do 16.37% Orders from a distance promptly attended to by Stevexsox & Polxts, — Southern Citizen, September 2, 1837. Raleigh, X. C. 578 Rowan County Schools. NORTH CAROLINA STATE LOTTERY For the benefit of the Salisbury Academy, To be drawn at Mocksville, N. C. On Thursday, 19th of October, 1837. 75 number Lottery 14 drawn ballots. Stevenson & Points, Managers. Splendid Scheme. 1 Prize of 10,000 : Dolls 1 do of 4,000 do 1 Prize of 3,000 do 1 do of 2,500 do 1 do of 2,000 do 1 do of 1,500 do 3 Prizes of 1,000 do 10 do of 500 do 10 do of 400 do Besides many of 300, 200, 100, 90, 80, 60, 50, &c. &c. &c. Amounting in all to $247,290. Whole Tickets $5 Halves $2.50 Quarters $1.25 A Package of 25 Whole Tickets in this Lottery will cost $65.50 Half do 32.75 Quarter do 16.37% To be had in the greatest variety of numbers, either by the Package or single Ticket, of Stevenson & Points, Raleigh, N. C. — Southern Citizen, October 7, 1837. NORTH CAROLINA STATE LOTTERY. For the benefit of the Salisbury Academy. Class No. 19 for 1837. To be drawn at Yanceyville, N. C. On Thursday, 9th of November, 1837. 66 number Lottery 10 drawn ballots. Stevenson & Points, Managers. Rowan County Schools. 379 Splendid Scheme. 1 Prize of 10,000 Dollars. 1 do of 4,000 do 1 Prize of 3,000 do 1 do of 2,320 do 1 do of 1,810 do 5 Prizes of 1,000 do 10 do of 400 do 100 do of 100 do 56 do of 40 do 56 do of 30 do 56 do of 20 do 112 do of 10 do Amounting in all to $125, 840. Whole Tickets $4 Halves $2 Quarters $1 A Package of 25 Whole Tickets in this Lottery will cost $54.00 Half do 27.00 Quarter do 13.00 To be had in the greatest variety of numbers, either by the Package or single Ticket, of Stevenson & Points, Raleigh, N. C. — Southern Citizen, October 21, 1837. NORTH CAROLINA STATE LOTTERY. For the benefit of the Salisbury Academy, Extra Class D. for 1837. To be drawn at Pittsboro, Chat- ham County, on Thursday, the 19th of November, 1837. 75 number Lottery 14 drawn ballots, Lilly & Wheeler, Managers. — Southern Citizen, November 1^, 1837. 380 Rowan County Schools. NORTH CAROLINA. STATE LOTTERY. For the benefit of the Salisbury Academy, Class No. 20, for 1837. To be drawn at Fayetteville, Cumberland County, on Thursday, the 7th of December, 1837. 75 number Lottery 14 drawn ballots. Lilly & "Wheeler, Managers. — Southern Citizen, November 25, 1837. NORTH CAROLINA STATE LOTTERY, For the benefit of the Salisbury Academy, Extra Class E, for 1837. To be drawn at Wilmington, New Hanover County, on Thursday, the 14th of December, 1837. 75 number Lottery 14 drawn ballots. Lilly & "Wheeler, Managers. — Southern Citizen, December 9, 1837. NORTH CAROLINA STATE LOTTERY For the benefit of the Salisbury Academy. Extra Class F. for 1837. To be drawn at Newbern, Craven County, on Thursday, the 28th of December, 1837. 75 number Lottery 14 drawn ballots. Lilly & "Wheeler, Managers. (Signed) R. J. West, Ashborough, N. C. — Southern Citizen, December 23, 1837. Rowan County Schools. 381 SALISBURY ACADEMY TEACHERS A>D COURSE OF STUDY, 1838. SALISBURY FEMALE ACADEMY. Mrs. Hutchison begs leave to inform her friends and the public generally, that the exercises of this Institution will, by divine permis- sion, recommence on the 10th of October next. With the hope of rendering the new Female Academy of Salisbury, worthy the liberality of the founders, and of North Carolina, she has associated with herself, teachers, in whose talents and acquirements, as well as dispositions and principles, she feels the highest confidence, and thus she is enabled to recommend them to the patronage of a deserving public, and to engage in her own name and theirs', that every meas- ure shall be pursued, and every exertion used, which promises to pro- mote the moral, mental and personal improvement of all who may be entrusted to their care. She believes the measures pursued in her School-Room, happily calculated to form the female character for sta- tions of high usefulness in society. She appeals for living examples to the multitude of her scholars widely scattered over the Southern and "Western States, who, she trusts, will be to her School a sufficient letter of Recommendation. The Literary Department will be under her own personal charge, the Ornamental under that of her neice, Miss SARAH LOUISA NYE, of New York. To Miss EMMA J. BAKER is committed the Depart- ment of Music. The high qualifications of this young lady, as a teacher on the Piano and Guitar, place her among the most successful teachers of the present day. To the Rev. S. FRONTIS, whose character is too well established to need recommendation, and whose superior talents as an instructor in the French language, (his native tongue,) are exten- sively known, will be entrusted the class in French. Excellent Board can be obtained for the Pupils, either at Col. Lem- ly's with the teachers, or in other highly respectable families, where every proper care will be taken to promote their improvement and con- duct. Terms of Admission. First Class. History, Botany, Arithmetic, Algebra, Multe Brun Geography, (with the use of the Globes,) Astronomy, Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, Mental and Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric, Logic, Composition, etc., etc., per session, $15 50 Second Class. Reading, Spelling, Writing and Arithmetic, (lower Rules,) with Olney's Geography, per Session, $10 50 382 Rowan County Schools. Extra Branches. Latin, per Session, $ 5 00 French, do 10 00 Drawing and Painting in Water Colors, 8 00 Wax Work, per Course, 6 00 Embroidering and Silk and Ckenile, per Course, 5 00 Lamp Mat and Worsted work, do 5 00 Music on Piano or Guitar, per Session, 25 00 Scholars will be charged from the time of entering, but no deduction made for absence, except in case of protracted sickness. 1ST. B. Parents and Guardians are respectfully requested to specify what Church they wish their children to attend. Salisbury, Sept, 27, 1838. — Raleigh Register, Monday, October 8, 1838. QUEEH OF MAT AT SALISBURY ACADEMY, 1839. Our town was enlivened on Wednesday evening last, with that primitive and beautiful past time, the Coronation of the Queen of May. This mimic scene of Royalty was enacted in a grove in the village by the Young Ladies of Mrs. Hutchison's School, with uncommon propriety and effect, Miss Mary Fisher was the very pretty representative of the vernal deity on the occasion, and if the youthful Queen of the English Realms shall always do her part on the throne with as much dignity, propriety and grace, as did our village maiden, her subjects will have cause to rejoice in her reign. The coronal wreath was placed on the brow of Her Majesty by the fair hand of Miss Elizabeth Paup, and a very touching address was delivered by Miss Martha M. Jones. Cakes, Candies and all kinds of Confectionary were handed round to the visi- tors; of whom there was a large and elegant assemblage, while Music lent its gladdening charm to the scene. Seldom has any pageant of the kind gone off better. The festivities of the evening were concluded with an elegant party, furnished by that spirited and accomplished landlord, Col. Long.- — Car. Watchman. — Raleigh Star, May 15, 1839. KILPATRICK'S SCHOOL, 1809. A SCHOOL Eor the instruction of young men in the Latin and Greek Languages, English Grammar, Geography, etc. will be opened on the first of March next, in Rowan county, about fifteen miles above Salisbury, under the immediate direction of the Rev. Joseph D. Kilpatrick. — The price of Tuition will be Twelve Dollars, and of boarding, Forty Dollars per year. Boarding may be had in genteel houses in the neighborhood, and Rowan County Schools. 383 tolerably convenient. The utmost care will be taken to preserve the morals of young men who may be sent to this place for instruction. February 20th, 1809. — Raleigh Star, March 9, 1809. KILPATEICK'S SCHOOL IN 1820. LATEST SCHOOL. As I have been frequently solicited through the summer and autumn to commence again the business of teaching, I have taken this method to give public notice, that I design to commence with the first of the ensu- ing year, if the number of students who offer will justify the attempt. It is not my wish to attend upon a large number. Decent boarding can be had in the neighborhood for $65 or $70 per annum. Tuition, $16. I design to take a few in my own family. It is my wish that those who design applying or sending their sons, would communicate such inten- tion or wish previous to the 20th of December. Rowan, K C, Nov. 20, 1820. J. D. Kilpatrick. — Western Carolinian, November 28, 1820. MUMFOED'S SCHOOL, 1815. FEMALE EDUCATION. Mrs. George Mumford's recluse, and, at times, lonely situation, in- duced Mr. M. to suggest the Instruction of two or three young Ladies, as a pleasing alternative. Under this impression, Mrs. M. tenders her services to those who may be willing to confide to her so important a charge. In addition to the common rudiments, Mrs. Mumford will instruct them in History, Geography, Music, Painting, Embroidery and other needle work. Letters addressed to Geo : Mumford, Esq. Milton, Rowan County, shall receive prompt attention — and the terms of Tuition, etc., made known. June 6. — Raleigh Register, June 23, 1815. BAEEY'S SCHOOL, 1S28. MR. P. BARRY'S SCHOOL. We, the undersigned, who attended the examination of the Pupils of Mr. P. Barry, last week, in this place, consider it due to his care and industry to express our particular gratification at the manner in which his scholars acquitted themselves. They were generally small, & most of them new beginners ; yet the accuracy with which they answered the questions propounded to them in their various studies, — Geography, 384 Rowan County Schools. History, &c. evidenced considerable progress, and reflected credit on themselves and on their indefatigable teacher. We were also much gratified at the handsome manner in which the larger boys acquitted themselves in declamation. R. M. Saunders, Chas. Fisher, Robert Macnamara, John Beard, jun. Junius Sneed, Dane. Meenan. — Yadkin & Catawba Journal, June 21f, 1828. WILLEY'S SELECT SCHOOL, 1828. Select School. In compliance with the frequent solicitations of several respectable families in this place, Mrs. Willey has been induced to open a Select School for the instruction of young ladies, in the useful and ornamental branches of Education. Her terms are as follows : For Reading, Spelling and Writing, $4 per quarter. Arithmetic, English, Grammar, Geography, History and Rhetoric,, together with the above, $5. Drawing and Painting upon Paper and Satin, theorem painting upon Velvet and Paper, and open and ornamental Needle Work upon Lace, Cambric and Muslin, $10. Those who feel disposed to encourage the above School, may be as- sured that the utmost care will be paid to the morals and manners, as well as the scientific pursuits of such as may be placed under her charge. Salisbury, Oct. 13, 1828. — Yadkin & Catawba Journal, October 28, 1828. MRS. WILLEY resumed the duties of her School on Monday last. Those who intend to send their daughters or wards the present session, are requested to do so at an early period, so that they may be properly arranged into classes. Jan. 10, 1829. — Yadkin & Catawba Journal, Jan. 13, 1829. WILLEY'S TERMS AND COURSE OF STUDY, 1829. FEMALE SCHOOL. MRS. WILLEY RETURNS her sincere thanks to the citizens of Salisbury and its vicinity, for the liberal patronage she has received in the support of her seminary, for the instruction of young Ladies ; and hopes, by unremit- Rowan County Schools. 385 ting assiduity to the best interest of those placed under her charge, to merit a continuation of public favor. The next Quarter of her school will commence on the first Monday of April next, where young ladies will be instructed in all the English and Ornamental branches of Education usually taught in this country. Her terms, per quarter, are as follows : — 1. Reading and Spelling, S3 2. Reading, Spelling, Recitations and "Writing, 4 3. Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, Reading, Spelling, and Writing 5 4. Plain and Ornamental Xeedle Work, including the above branches, 6 5. History, Composition and Rhetoric, with the above, 6 6. Drawing and painting, 10 7. Theorem Painting upon velvet and paper, 10 ]ST. B. Music and the French Language will be taught, in addition to the above branches, as soon as the School will justify the employment of more assistance. Mrs. Willey can accommodate a few young Ladies who board on rea- sonable terms. — Yadkin & Catawba Journal, March 2Jf, 1829. MRS. WILLEY Informs her friends and the public, that her School will re-commence on Monday, the 3d of August. Salisbury, July 27, 1829. — Yadkin & Catawba Journal, July 28, 1829. MRS. WILLEY, thankful for the liberal encouragement she has received in support of her School for the instruction of young Ladies, respectfully informs the citizens of Salisbury and its vicinity, that the next quarter will commence on the first Monday of November ensuing, and will certainly continue (health permitting) two quarters from that time; and she hopes, by the assiduous discharge of her duty to those who may be committed to her care, to merit a continuance of favor. Her terms are the same as heretofore. Reading and Spelling, per quarter, $ 3 Recitation and Writing, together with the above, 4 English Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, Composition and Rhet- oric, with the above branches, 5 Plain JSTeedle Work, marking Samplers, &c. together with any or all of the above branches, 6 Plain and ornamental Needle Work, in its various branches, in- cluding Lace Work &c. on a new and improved method, which will enable a lady to execute with facility equal to the imported 10 Drawing and Painting on Paper, also Theorem Painting upon Vel- vet and Paper, a new and elegant method, 10 25 386 Rowan County Schools. N". B. The present quarter of trie school will terminate on Friday, the 23d of October next, when there will be a vacation until the com- mencement of the ensuing quarter. — Yadkin & Catawba Journal, Sept. 22, 1829. HALL'S SCHOOL, 1829. The subscriber has resumed his school in this place, in which are taught the following branches of education, viz : Reading, Writing Arith- metic, Algebra, English Grammar, Geography, History, the Latin and Greek languages. He promises that every exertion will be made on his part, for the improvement of those children entrusted to his care. Salisbury, July 9, 1829. J. G. Hall. — Yadkin & Catawba Journal, July 11}., 1829. STOKES COUNTY SCHOOLS GERMANTON ACADEMY, 1811. NOTICE. (Lottery.) The drawing of the Germanton Academy Lottery will cornmence on the first Friday in April, and will be continued under the direction of the Managers until all the numbers are drawn. T. Armstrong, Sec. THE TRUSTEES Of the Germanton Academy inform the public that the Academy has commenced business, under the inspection of a very respectable and competent young man, who is well versed in the languages and other branches of education usually taught in Schools. The schoolhouse is in the neighborhood of Germanton, one of the healthiest of situations in the state, where board may be had for the small price of forty dollars per year. Every attention will be paid by the Trustees to the morals and improvement of the scholars. Dec. 26, 1810. T. Armstrong, Sec. — The Star, January 3, 1811. GERMANTON ACADEMY UNDER THOMAS ALEXANDER. The Trustees of the Germanton Academy have the pleasure to inform the public, that they have employed Mr. Thomas Alexander, of Meck- lenburg county as Teacher * * * The price of tuition in the Languages, Sciences, or any inferior branch of Education, is 15 dollars per annum. Boarding can be procured in the neighborhood for 40 dollars per annum. * * April 2, 1811. T. Armstrong, Secy. — Raleigh Register, April 5, 1811. GERMANTON ACADEMY UNDER LINCOLN CLARK, 1826. Literary Notice. THE winter session of Germanton Academy commenced on the 2nd January under the care of the subscriber. Terms of Tuition — For Reading, Writing and Spelling, $5 per ses- sion; Arithmetic, Grammar and Geography, $7; Latin and Greek Lan- guages, together with the higher branches of Mathematics, and the sciences in general, $10. Five months and a half constitute a session. No deduction will be made for time lost by the Student after entrance. No exertions will be wanting on the part of the Teacher to promote the advancement, and to secure the best good of the pupils committed to his care. January 18, 1826. Lincoln Clark. — The Star, Jan. 27, 1826. (387) WAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS RALEIGH ACADEMY, 1800. A School will be opened at Raleigh on the 28th Instant, for the In- struction of Young Gentlemen and Ladies in the most useful and nec- essary Branches of Education, viz. : The Sciences, Classics, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Reading, Writing, Needle Work, etc. The Tuition of the Young Gentlemen to be conducted by Mr. German Guthrie ; that of the Young Ladies by Mrs. Langley. Terms. For Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Needlework, nine Dollars per Annum ; or two Dollars and a Half per Quarter, for a less Period than a Year. For English Grammar, the Classics and Sciences, thirteen Dollars per Annum ; or three Dollars and a Half per Quarter. The Reputation which Mr. Guthrie has acquired as a teacher in the Pittsborough Academy, renders it unnecessary to say anything here in his Favor; and Mrs. Langley's Talents in this Line have already been experienced to be such as deserve Patronage. Mrs. Langley will receive Boarders at fifty Dollars per Annum, or twelve Dollars and a Half per Quarter (the Boarders finding their own Bedding) and to such as she may be favored with, she engages to pay the strictest Attention. Boarding may also be had at other Houses in the City. Applications to be made to Peter Casso, Raleigh (if by Letter, the Postage must be paid) of whom any further Particulars relative to the Establishment may be had. Raleigh, July 15, 1800. — Raleigh Register, July 15, 1800. FIRST ACADEMY BUILDING, 1802. To Builders. Persons inclined to undertake the erection of a suitable Frame Build- ing for the Raleigh Academy, of the following Description and Dimen- sions, are desired to deliver their Proposals in Writing, on or before the first Day of July next, to Nathaniel Jones, Esq. of White Plains, or to J. Gales, Raleigh. The Building is to be two stories high, pillared on Brick or Stone 2 x /2 Feet high from the Ground, 40 Feet long, 24 Feet wide, and 12 Feet Pitch below and 10 feet above, clear, with a Brick Chimney at each End, two Doors and eight Windows below, the Win- dows to contain 18 Lights, 12 by 10, and 10 Windows in the second story, 18 Lights 8 by 10; two Rooms 12 Feet square to be taken off (388 ) Wake County Schools. 389 from one End of the upper Room: The whole to be built with good Timber, to be ceiled w T ith Plank throughout, painted Inside and Outside, and finished in a workrnanly manner. May 24. J. Gales, Sec'ry pro. tern. Raleigh Register, May 25, 1802. LOCATION, CONTRACTOR OF FIRST BUILDING, 1803. On Thursday last, the Trustees of the intended Raleigh Academy, fixed on the scite of the Building. It is to be erected near the center of Burke-Square and to have a Southern and a northern aspect. The house being already framed, Mr. Goodloe will immediately raise it; and it is supposed the Brick Work will be done in the course of the Summer ; especially if such of our neighboring planters, and others, as have not already contributed towards this excellent Institution, will come forward and do so, in the mean time, that the funds of the Board may be equal to the expence, which, at present, we are concerned to say is not the case. We cannot believe, that the friends of virtue and learning will withhold their aid, when they know it is wanted to com- plete this undertaking. Editorial, Raleigh Register, May 16. 1803. PROGRESS OF ACADEMY BUILDING. Since our last, the frame of the building for the intended Academy in this city, was raised on the site heretofore fixed on in Burke-square. The timbers are of the best kind, and we have no doubt, when the work is finished, it will reflect credit on the contractor, Mr. John M. Goodloe. May the Institution meet with that liberal support which it certainly deserves, and prove (as we have no doubt it will) a blessing to the community, and more especially to the rising generation ! — Editorial, Raleigh Register, June 27, 1803. ACADEMY BUILDING COMPLETED. RALEIGH ACADEMY. The Trustees of the above Institution are requested to meet at the Academy, on Saturday next, at two o'Clock, for the Purpose of receiving the finished Building from the Undertakers ; of looking into the State of their Funds; and of considering on the best Means of further accom- plishing the Objects of their Trust. As the Business of this Meeting is important, it is hoped all the Trustees will attend. Jan. 7. J- Gales, Sec. — Raleigh Register, Monday, January 9, 1804. 390 Wake County Schools. TEACHERS WANTED— QUALIFICATIONS. The Inhabitants of Raleigh, in North Carolina, having lately erected a House for an Academy in one of the Squares of the City given them by the Legislature for the purpose, are desirous of engaging a fit person to superintend the Institution. If they could meet with a Clergyman of liberal Education and Principles, who would take charge of the Acad- emy and give the citizens a weekly Discourse, such an one would be preferred, and for such a Character, it is believed, a handsome salary would be provided. Raleigh being the seat of the State Government, and esteemed a healthy situation, would doubtless prove an agreeable residence for a person of the above description. An Assistant Teacher to initiate young Scholars in Reading, Writing and Accoumpts, is also wanted. Application to be made, by letter (postpaid) to J. Gales, Raleigh, Secretary to the Board of Trustees. March 10. — Raleigh Register, March 26, 1801/-. PLAT FOR BENEFIT OF SCHOOL. The friends of the Raleigh Academy will be pleased to learn that the young Gentlemen of the City are preparing a Play or two, which they intend to perform for the benefit of that institution in the course of the approaching Conference and Federal Courts. We understand that Monday the 18th is fixed for the first performance. — Editorial, Raleigh Register, June 11, 180k- FIRST TEACHERS AND COURSE OF STUDY. The Trustees of the Raleigh Academy respectfully inform the Public, that having engaged the Rev. Marin Detargny (late of Princeton Col- lege and the College of Maryland) as their Principal Teacher, and Miss Charlotte Brodie as Teacher of Needle Work, they propose to open the Academy on the 1st July next, on the following Terms, viz. For the Greek, Latin, Spanish, Italian or French Languages, Mathe- matics, with their Application to the system of the World, Astronomy, Navigation, etc., Five Dollars per Quarter. For Geography, the use of the Globes, Surveying, English Grammar, Book-keeping and Arithmetic, etc. Four Dollars per Quarter. For Reading and Writing, Three Dollars per Quarter. Young Ladies will be taught Needle-work without any additional charge. Students entering this Institution, as is usual in similar Establish- ments, will be expected to pay for one Quarter's Tuition in Advance to the Treasurer of the Board. The Trustees flatter themselves that from the Talents of their Prin- Wake County Schools. 391 cipal Teacher, the extensive plan of Education proposed, and the central and healthy situation of Raleigh, this institution will be favoured with a considerable degree of public patronage. It is supposed that good Boarding may be had for Students at sixty dollars per annum. Mr. Detargny being a complete Stenographer, will initiate such of the Students as desire it, in the Art of writing short-hand, for which two Dollars per quarter additional will be charged. A good Teacher of Reading and Writing wanted. Apply to the Printer hereof. Mr. and Mrs. Detargny are desirous of meeting with Boarding in some regular Family in the city. June 23. — Raleigh Register, June 25, 1804-. ANOTHER TEACHER EMPLOYED. We have pleasure in announcing that the Trustees of our Academy have engaged Mr. Chesley Daniel, a Graduate of the University of this State, and late one of the Masters of the Preparatory School of that Institution. We trust, that being so ably provided with Teachers, our Academy will soon be full of students. — Editorial, Raleigh Register, July 9, 180Jj.. SOME SUBSCRIBERS TO ACADEMY F13D. A List of Subscribers who have not yet paid their Subscription Money, and which Mr. Wm. Peace is requested by the Trustees to use his Endeavours to collect. Dolls. Wm. Armstrong 10 Wm. Atkins 5 Josiah Atkins 10 Sam Alston 10 Jas Canon 5 Richd. Davison 5 Lewis Greene 20 Osborn Hunter 10 David Justice 10 Jas. H. Lewis 10 Jno. Lewis (I^ash) 5 Late Dugald McKeithin 5 Jno. Moore 2 Alexr. Myatt 5 Jno. Myatt 3 Simon Pearson 2 Jno. Rogers (deed.) 20. 392 Wake County Schools. Dolls. Joseph Ross 10 Duncan Ray 5. Jonathan Turner (deed.) 10 Sterling Wheaton 10. Wm. Walton 10 Archd. Wills 3 [A Subscriber whose name cannot at present be deciphered] 2 $188.50 [The above is in the handwriting of Joseph Gales.] — From Pittman Papers. ADDITIONAL FUNDS SUBSCRIBED. We whose Names are hereunto subscribed, in consideration of the funds of the Raleigh Academy being deficient, agree to advance our Subscription as follows : August 27 1804. William Boylan ten Dollars John S. Raboteau five Dollars David Royster One Dollar Wm. Flack $2 Dollars Wm. Armstrong $10. Lewis Green 20 Jas. H. Lewis 10. John Lewis (Nash) 6. John Myatt 3 John Rogers (decesd) 20 Duncan Roy 5. William Walton 10 Archd. Wills 3 Robert Cannon 5 Burwell Perry 4. Allen Rogers 10. William Jones (Carpr.) 4 Doctr. C. Jones 4 —From Pittman Papers. A RECEIPT FOR SALARY. Dec. 22. 1804 Reed, of William Peace eighty dollars in part payment of my salary of the last quarter. C. Daniel. —From Pittman Papers. Wake County Schools. 393 A HEW ADMINISTRATION. On the 20th inst. An Academy in Raleigh, will commence its Exer- cises under the Direction of Mr. C. Daniel, assisted by Miss Charlotte Brodie in the Female Department. All the Branches of Male as well as Female Education will be taught on the usual Terms. Board may be obtained in several respectable Families, on very low Terms. Jan. 10th, 1805. — Raleigh Register, January IJf, 1805. MR. DETARGNY GOES TO CHARLESTON. "We find by the last Charleston papers, that the Rev. M. Detargny (for a short time Superintendent of the Academy in this city) is appointed Pastor of the French Protestant Church in Charleston, and that on Sunday the 19th ult. he was ordained to the ministry by the Presbytery of that city. Editorial, Raleigh Register, June 3, 1805. EXAMINATIONS AND ATTENDANCE. The Examination of the Students of this Institution under the direc- tion of Mr. Daniel took place on Thursday last, in the presence of the Trustees and a large assemblage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of the city and neighborhood. The performance of the scholars in general, was such as to reflect credit on their genius and application, and on the attention and assiduity of the Instructors. * * * The friends of Literature and of their Country, will see with pleasure the growing prosperity of this Institution. It now consists of about sixty Scholars and from the healthiness of the situation, the goodness of the society, and the cheapness of board we may indulge the expectation of its future increase. — Editorial, Raleigh Register, July 20, 1805. DONATION TO THE ACADEMY. On Friday last, the suit brought by the Editor of this paper against ¥m. Boylan, the Editor of the Minerva, for an assault committed on his person during the last session of the General Assembly, was deter- mined in Hillsborough Superior Court. The evidence in support of the action was so positive, that it was submitted to the Jury without argu- ment from the counsel on either side. After a concise charge from Judge Locke, in which the evidence was placed in the clearest point of view, the Jury retired for about 10 minutes, and returned with a verdict of One Hundred Pounds damages. To shew that the Editor of the Register had no view of advantage to himself in bringing this suit, he declares it to be his intention to make a donation of the above sum 394 Wake County Schools. (first deducting any extra expenses attending the suit) to the Raleigh Academy. — Raleigh Register of Monday, October llf, 1805. AN ORDER ON SALARY. Please to pay Mr. John Marshall three pounds and deduct the same from the amount of the sum due me from the treasury of the Raleigh Academy. C. Daniel. Mr. W. Peace — Treasurer of the Raleigh Academy. Decernr. 24th 1805 Reed, of Will. Peace Treas. of the Raleigh Acad- emy Six doll.s in full of the within order. J. Marshall. - — From Pittman Papers. NEW TEACHERS AND COURSE OF STUDY, 1806. The Place of Superintendent of the Female Department in the Ra- leigh Academy having become vacant by the resignation of Miss Brodie, the undersigned has been authorized by the Trustees to employ a Successor. Ladies willing to undertake the care of that De- partment are requested to signify the same to either of the undersigned, to the end that the appointment may be made in due time to meet the Commencement of the next Session. Candidates not personally known to the Trustees are requested to forward certificate of their Qualifica- tions. Terms, Rates of Compensation, etc., will be made known on application. The Trustees have the satisfaction of announcing to the Public that they have engaged Mr. McGready to act as Principal of the Raleigh Academy, whose abilities as a Teacher are known and highly approved of; and there is no doubt but a Female Teacher will be em- ployed before the announcement of next Session, which will be on the 10th of January next. For instruction in Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Mathematics and the Latin and Greek Languages, Five Dollars per Quarter; English Grammar, Oratory and Geography, Four Dollars; Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and ISTeedle Work, Three Dollars. Board may be had low in several genteel Families. Particular Attention will be paid to the Morals and Manners of Scholars that cannot be immediately under the care of their Parents and Guardians. William White, Robert Williams, Raleigh, Dec. 10. Calvin Jones, — Raleigh Register, January 6, 1806. Committee. MISS BRODIE RECONSIDERS. The Exercises of the Raleigh Academy, under the direction of Mr. Aaron F. McGready as principal, commenced on Monday last. Miss Brodie, we understand, has consented again to superintend the Female department, until another Female Teacher is procured. — Raleigh Register, January 20, 1806. Wake County Schools. 395 PRINCIPAL'S ORDER FOR SALARY. Mr. Peace, Please to let Mr. Marshall have 15$ as soon as I can have an opportunity, I will promise a draft from the President of which this will be considered part A F McGready April 1 1806 — From Pitt-man Papers. A SCHOOL EXHIBITION. A Public Exhibition and Examination of the Students of the Raleigh Academy will take place on Monday and Tuesday the 23d and 24th June. Besides the usual Exercises there will be performed on the Evening of one of the above clays by the Members of the Thespian Society and the Students of the Academy, for the Benefit of the Insti- tution, the celebrated Comedy of The Way to Get Married, and the ad- mired Farce of Raising the Wind, together with some humorous Songs and Recitations. — Raleigh Register, June 2, 1806. TEACHERS AND PUPILS PRAISED. * * * Of the Students of the Academy in general, it gives the Trustees the highest pleasure to say, that their conduct has been almost uniformly correct — their diligence highly commendable, and their prog- ress great. Of the Teachers, the Trustees beg leave to express their warmest approbation. Their zeal and talents have been employed in a manner, and with a degree of success, equally honorable to themselves and advantageous to the institution of which they have the charge. The Trustees have the satisfaction of informing the public that Mr. McGready, whose talents as a teacher are well known, still continues to preside over the institution. Mr. Charles R. Kennon, a Young Gentleman of classic education, has lately been employed as assistant teacher. Miss Brodie still continues to superintend the female department. * * * — Raleigh Register, June 30, 1806. DEATH OF PRINCIPAL TEACHER. Died, In this city, on Saturday last, after an illness of six weeks, Mr. Aaron McGready, the principal Teacher of our Academy — A Young man uni- versally respected for his talents and virtues. — Raleigh Register, Monday September 15, 1806. 396 Wake County Schools. A NEW PRINCIPAL CHOSEN. We have pleasure in announcing to the public, that Rev. W. L. Tur- ner, late Professor of Languages in the Washington Academy at Lexing- ton in Virginia, a gentleman of high character and attainments, is en- gaged as Superintendent of our Academy, and Pastor of the City. He is expected to enter on his duties about the 1st of November. In the meantime, Mr Atlas Jones, late the Professor of Languages at our Uni- versity, has very obligingly taken charge of the Academy, so that the business of the Institution will suffer no derangement from the death of Mr. McGready, its late teacher. — Raleigh Register, October 6, 1806. NEW PRINCIPAL ARRIVES. We have the pleasure to state, that the Rev. Wm. L. Turner, from Lexington, (Virginia) who, since the death of the late Mr. McGready, has been engaged as Principal of our Academy, and Pastor of the City, is arrived, and will forth with undertake these important charges. — Raleigh Register, November 10, 1806. CLASSES AND SUBJECTS TAUGHT, 1806. [ Stars indicate names of persons who were distinguished in classes. ] The semi-annual Examination of the Students of the Raleigh Acad- emy took place on the 19th and 20th inst. and proved highly satisfactory to the Trustees. * * * A Class in Virgil, * * * ; Latin Grammar, * * * ; Selectae Veteri, * * * ; Geography Class, * * * ; English Grammar, * * * ; Arithmetic, * * *. Female Department. Geography Class, * * * ; English Grammar, * * * ; Eirst Arithmetic Class, * * * ; Second Arithmetic Class, * * * ; NeedleWork, * * *. Of the deportment and attention of all the Teachers in the Academy, the Trustees are happy to pronounce their entire approbation. The tal- ents of the Rev. Wm. L. Turner, who has lately been employed as prin- cipal Teacher, the salubrity of the place and the cheapness of board, afford flattering pressages of the increasing prosperity of the Institution. — Raleigh Register, December 29, 1806. ACADEMY PROSPECTUS— NEW TEACHERS, ETC. The Trustees have now the satisfaction to state that this Institution has at length arisen to that high degree of respectability, and usefulness which has ever been expected to result from their exertions — the abil- ity of the Teachers, the many advantages of its local situation, and the favor of a generous and enlightened Public. "Wake County Schools. 397 The benefits expected from the zeal and talents of the Rev. Mr. Tur- ner, Principal of the Institution, have been abundantly realized ; and the increasing favour of the Public have enabled the Trustees to em- ploy as Preceptress in the Female Department, Mrs. Bowen, of Fayette- ville, a Lady eminently distinguished for correctness of manners, and a knowledge of Literature and the elegant Arts, and who has for many years procured for the Academy at Fayetteville, the merited reputation of being the best in the State for the Education of Young Ladies; and it is hoped and expected that her removal to Raleigh will not diminish her sphere of usefulness. Mr. James Burch, of Virginia, has also been employed as Assistant Teacher. His moral character is unexceptionable — his attainments in Literature and Science are various and extensive, equal to the duties of his appointment, and worthy of his associate Teachers. Mr. Burch is already in the Academy — Mrs. Bowen will arrive on the first of April. In the Male Department will be taught the Languages, Arts and Sciences, usually taught in the American Colleges and Academies. And in the Female Department, English Grammar, Geography, the use of the Globes, Needle Work, Painting, Embroidery, Belle Lettres, History, and the Rudiments of Natural Philosophy and Astronomy. Terms of Tuition are three and four Dollars a quarter for the lower and middle Classes and five Dollars for the highest branches of the Sciences. Board can be had in most of the Public Houses and in many genteel private Families at 60 Dollars a Year, Washing, Bedding and Fire- wood included. The Year is divided into two Sessions. The first commences on the first day of January, and ends the Saturday immediately preceding the last Monday in May. The second Session begins on the first Monday in June, and ends the Saturday immediately preceding the third Mon- day in November, which is the day of the meeting of the General As- sembly. Each Session is divided into two Quarters. At the end of each Session there is a public Examination and Exhibition of the Students, and at the end of each quarter a private one. The Building of the Academy is spacious and convenient, situated near an excellent Spring, and in a part of the town wholly inhabited by private families. The superior healthiness of Raleigh is too well known to require being mentioned here. * * * Signed by order and in behalf of the Board, Raleigh, February 10, 1807. William White, Sec. — Raleigh Register, February 16, 1807. SUBSCRIBERS TO FEMALE ACADEMY BUILDING. Raleigh, February 1S07. We the Subscribers promise to pay to the Treasurer of the Raleigh Academy, the sums against our names respectively subscribed, for the 398 Wake County Schools. purpose of erecting a Building for the Female Department in the Ra- leigh Academy. William White $50. S. Haywood 25. Jos. Gales 25. Simon Turner 25. Robert Williams 25. William Boylan 25. William L. Turner 25. John Haywood 25. William Shaw 25. John S. Raboteau 10. William Hill 10. H. Potter 10. H. H. Cooke 10. William Peace 100. J. Hinton 25. Calvin Jones 25. Theophilus Hunter 25. Wm. H. Haywood 10. R. Sanders $25. W. Rand 5. P. D. Burch 25. Henry Seawell 50. William Jones 50. — From Pittman Papers. THESPIANS AID ACADEMY. This evening will be performed by the Thespian Society, a favourite Play, called the Deserter, or the School for Soldiers, with the Farce of the Lying Yalet, for the benefit of the Academy. The laudable exer- tions of the Society to promote the interest of this valuable institution, deserves Approbation, and we hope will meet with encouragement from the citizens of the town and neighbourhood. —Raleigh Register, March 30, 1807. ACADEMY DUE BILLS. ! I i • l - 1 * Such of the merchants of this city as have been in the habit of issuing small Due Bills, for the convenience of Change, have resolved to with- draw them from circulation, in order to give place to a new emission which the Trustees of the Raleigh Academy are^about to ma'ke. The In- habitants have also generally determined not to receive in their dealings any Bank Notes of a less value than one dollar. — Raleigh Register, April 13, 1S07. Wake County Schools. 399 BLAtfK FORM OF DUE BILL. No. The Trustees of the Raleigh Academy, at the Office of Treasurer, promise to pay the bearer on demand, Ten Cents April 25, 1807. — Pittman Papers. President. CLASSES AXD STUDIES IX 1807. PUBLIC EXAMINATION" Of the Students of the Raleigh Academy, May 28, 29, and 30, 1807. Male Department : Philosophy and Astronomy. Thomas Gales went through a very long examination in the various branches of these sciences, and evinced, by his ready and unembarassed answers, his perfect acquaintance with them. Horace — James P. Miller passed an approved examination. Virgil — John Smith, Abraham Boylan, and Charles Hinton. This class acquitted itself well — all were correct. J. Smith was entitled to a preference. Caesar — Thomas Sims. This young man passed an approved exami- nation in all his studies, though he has been at the Academy but a few months. Selectae Yeterii, No. 1 — Thomas Sims, Joseph Roulhac, "Willis B. Tick, Henry Vick, Robert Hinton, and John "Williamson. This class did well, if any of the Students ought to be particularly mentioned, they are Thomas Sims and Robert Hinton. Selectae Veterii, No. 2 — Thomas Scott, Matthew Shaw, James White, and John M. Roulhac. This class was very perfect, T. Scott and M. Shaw particularly so. Erasmus — Thomas Sims, Willis B. Vick, Henry Vick. Thomas Scott, Matthew Shaw, James White, and John M. Roulhac. The students in Erasmus performed very well. The five first named students are enti- tled to particular praise. ^Esop's Fables— Willis B. Vick, Matthew Shaw, Thomas Scott. Henry Vick, John M. Roulhac, and James White. The youth of this class passed very well. It is thought their merits will be properly appreci- ated, if they are taken as they are placed. Corderii — James P. Holmes, John G. Roulhac, and William Bowen. This class did very well. The first named was most approved. Greek Testament — James P. Miller, and John Smith. This class was highly approved of, J. Smith is entitled to distinction. Latin Grammar — No. 1 — James P. Miller, John Smith, Charles Hinton, Thomas Sims, Willis Vick, Henry Vick, Joseph Roulhac, Rob- 400 Wake County Schools. ert Hinton, John Williamson, Thomas Scott, Matthew Shaw, James White, John M. Roulhac, James P. Holmes, William Bowen, and John G. Roulhac. These students having passed approved examinations in the higher branches of Latin it was not thought necessary to take them through the Grammar. Second Class — Alexander McKethen, and John Parker. These are young Students just begun the Grammar, and performed well. Geography, ~No. 1 — James Hinton, Anderson Bagley, Abraham Boy- Ian, Solomon High, and John Ligon. This class passed a tolerable ex- amination. A. Bagley is believed to be best acquainted with the sub- ject. English Grammar — First Class, Willis B. Vick and Henry Vick passed very well. Second Class — -James Hinton, James Grant, and Benjamin Pulliam. This class is approved. J. Grant is most perfect. Third Class — Solomon High and Anderson Bagley passed perfectly well — their merits equal. Fourth Class — John Scott, Etheldred Jelks, William Waine, and John Marshall. This class, though composed of very young students, performed well, and all of them are entitled to praise. Arithmetic — First Class, Henry Cannon, Etheldred Jelks, James Grant, John S. Eason, Benj. Pulliam, and Henry Mears. The merits of this class may be taken in the order in which they are placed. H. Mears had only lately come to the Academy. Second Class — William Bowen passed in some of the first rules very well. English Reading — Henry Cooke, William Hinton, John Easton, Eth- eldred Jelks, and John Marshall, performed tolerably. H. Cooke was thought best. John Bowen ought to have been examined in this class, but, by mis- take, he was not called up. Writers — In a class of seventeen the following eight students were deemed to have written the best, and entitled to distinction in the order in which they are named, viz., Benjamin Pulliam, Anderson Bagley, Thomas Gales, James B. White, James Grant, J. P. Miller, James Holmes, and Britain Sanders. Spelling — First Class, Anthony Durding did very well. Second Class — Francis Casso, John Gorman, Lewis Phillips, Gray Vick, and Weston Gales were examined in the first rudiments, and passed as well as could be expected. Female Department : First Spelling Class : — Eliza Fenner, Charity Haywood, and Mary M'Kethen. Considering their youth, they did well. Second Class: Anna M. Bowen, Eliza Thorn, Tabitha A. Jelks, Sally Arrington, Elizabeth Hill, Mary Turner, Ann Green, Sally Phil- ips, Sally Haywood, Hannah Hill, Martha Alston, Caroline Gales, Wake County Schools. 401 Mary Shaw, Eliza J. Haywood, Mary Hunter, Chloe Boddie, Martha Hinton, Martha Moy, and Celia Briekell. It is difficult to say which of these little girls spelled the best — they all did tolerably. Third Class : — Frances Pitts, Sally Waine, Margaret Alston, Ann Adams, Martha Jones, Eliza Williams, Lucy Xewsom, Sally Saunders, and Eliza Bennett. This class acquitted itself well — Misses Pitts and Williams were preferred. Fourth Class : — Catherine Cherry, Eliza X. Hall, Anne Eliza Gales, Eliza Alston, Susan White, Mary AYhitehead, Harriet Casso, Elizabeth H. Haywood, Elizabeth White, Martha Vick, Ann Guy, Eliza Jones, Mary Watkins, Ann Haywood, and Lucy Turner. This class passed a good examination. Misses Cherry, Gales, and Yick were thought to excel. Fifth Class : — Luz Evans, Mary Hinton, Mary W. Hinton, Anne White, Anne Casso, Alona Gales, Elizabeth Turner, Anne Lane, And Eliza Marshall. The students of this class all performed so well, that no distinction can be made. First Beading Class : — Charity Haywood, Mary M'Kethen, Martha Alston, and Eliza Fenner. This young class read as well as could be expected. Second Beading Class : — Caroline Gales, Maria A. Bowen, Sally Ar- rington, Sally Haywood, Elizabeth J. Haywood, Tabitha A. Jelks, Mary Shaw, Hannah Hill, Elizabeth Hill, Sally Phillips, Ann Greene, Chloe Boddie, Eliza Thorn, Martha Hinton, Mary Turner, Mary Hun- ter, Celia Briekell, and Martha Moy. This class performed well— no distinction was made. Third Beading Class : — Eliza Allen, Ann Adams, Sally Waine, Frances Pitts, Martha Jones, Margaret Alston, Lucy Xewsome, Sally Saunders, Eliza X. Hall, and Eliza Bennett. This class read very well. Miss Eliza Alston was thought to excel. Fourth Beading Class: — Harriot Casso, Elizabeth White, Ann Eliza Gales, Susan White, Elizabeth Haywood, Martha Vick, Ann Guy, Ann Haywood, Mary Whitehead, Lucy Turner, and Mary Atkins. This class was approved. Misses Elizabeth White, H. Casso, and M. Vick were thought the best readers. Fifth Reading Class, in Blair's Lectures : — Ellen Smith, Eliza Evans, Mary W. Hinton, Anne White, Altona Gales, Mary Casso, Mary H. Hinton, Eliza Turner, Ann Lane, Catherine Cherry, Eliza Marshall, Eliza Jones, and Eliza Williams. The young ladies in this class read so well, that the Trustees cannot say which have a preference. First English Grammar Class :- — -Ann Adams, Ann Eliza Williams. They have only commenced to study — did very well. Second Grammar Class : — Catherine Cherry, Lucy Turner, Mary At- kins, and Ann Haywood. Passed an approved examination. Their merits according to the order in which they stand. Third Grammar Class : — Eliza X. Hall, Ann Eliza Gales, Susan 26 402 Wake County Schools. White, Elizabeth Alston, Mary Whitehead, Harriot Casso, Elizabeth H. Haywood, Elizabeth White, Martha Vick, Ann Guy, and Eliza Jones. This class passed a highly approved examination. ISTo distinction could be made. Fourth Grammar Class : — Eliza Evans, Mary W. Hinton, Mary Casso, Altona Gales, Mary H. Hinton, Elizabeth Turner, Ann Lane, Ann E. Marshall. The manner in which this class acquitted itself was honorable to every student of which it is composed — no one appeared to excel, each appearing perfect in the study. This class with the addition of Miss Ann White, underwent an ex- amination in the parsing of Blair's Lectures, and acquitted themselves equally well. First Class in Geography : — A1NHST White, Eliza Evans, Mary Casso, Mary W. Hinton, Mary H. Hinton, Altona Gales, and Ann Lane. This whole class is worthy of the highest praise. If any excel it was Miss White. Second Geography Class : — Eliza Jones, Harriot Casso, Martha Vick, Ann Guy, and Eliza Williams. This class had only just begun this study. They passed very well. First Arithmetic Class : — Eliza Evans, Mary Casso, Elizabeth Turner, Altona Gales, Susan White, Mary W. Hinton, A~N~N E. Gales, Ann Lane, Mary H. Hinton, Elizabeth Haywood, Elizabeth White, and Ann Guy. Answered a number of questions in Multiplication and Division. No distinction. Second Arithmetic Class : — Eliza Marshall, Harriot Casso, and Lucy Turner. These are beginners — did very well. First Writing Class : — This class consisted of twelve students. The first distinction was adjudged to Miss Helen Smith ; the second equally to Miss Ann White, and Miss Evans. The following were deemed to be the next best writers in this class, viz., Altona Gales, Mary Casso, Elizabeth Alston, Eliza Marshall, Mary W. Hinton. Second Writing Class was composed of 15 students. The six follow- ing were deemed the best : Ann Adams, Ann Guy, Susan White, M. Jones, L. Newsome, and M. Whitehead. The Third Writing Class consisted of 12 students. The seven fol- lowing were thought to be the best, viz., M. Yick, E. Hill, A. Harring- ton, H. Casso, S. Waine, E. Thorn and E. Bennet. The fourth Writing Class was composed of 13 students. Those named were judged to be entitled to preference: E. Hall, A. Bowen, M. Shaw and C. Boddie. Needle 'Work. Embroidery, First Class : — Helen Smith and Ann White. The Com- mittee of Ladies appointed to examine and decide on the merits of the needle work of the female students, were very high in their commenda- tions of the pieces of both of these young ladies, which were judged to have equal merit. Wake County Schools. 403 Second Class : — Catharine Cherry, Eliza Evans, Mary Casso, Ann Guy, Altona Gales, Mary Hutton, Elizabeth Turner, Elizabeth Alston, and Eliza Jones. This class was highly commended. Misses Eliza Evans, Elizabeth Alston, Mary Casso, Eliza Turner, Catharine Cherry, and Mary W. Hinton were distinguished. Third Class : — Martha Vick, Eliza Marshall, Elizabeth Hill, Hannah Hill, and Elizabeth Haywood. This class, it was determined, merited great applause. Tambour : — Only one piece by Miss Margaret Alston, which was much approved. Cotton Floss Work : — Martha Jones, Ann Adams, Frances Pitts, and Lucy Newsome. The work of these young ladies was distinguished in the order in which they stand. Alphabetical Samplers : — Tabitha A. Jelks, Ann Eliza Gales, Mary Whitehead, Martha Hinton, Chloe Boddie, Martha Moye, Elizabeth Haywood, Sally Philips, Sally Haywood, Mary Hunter, Eliza Thorn, Martha Alston, Mary Turner, Celia Brickell, Charity Haywood, Mary M'Kethen, Mary Shaw, Sally Arrington, and Sally Saunders. The merit of the work of the above young ladies was decided to be in the order in which they are placed. On Saturday, the Students read their Compositions and pronounced their Speeches to a large and respectable audience. Of the Composi- tions, those produced by the following students were thought deserving of preference in the order in which they stand, viz., Thomas Gales, James B. Grant, Thomas Sims, and Anderson Bagley. Of the Orators, the following were deemed the best, and in the order named, viz., T. Gales, T. Sims, A. Bagley, J. Miller, J. B. Grant, and J. P. Smith. The Trustees of the Academy feel it incumbent upon them to express their approbation of the general improvement made by the students during the past session; and from their apparent industry and good disposition, earnest hopes of their future improvement are entertained. The Trustees are also highly gratified by the present flourishing state of the Academy; and have no doubt, when the talents of the Teachers, the healthy and agreeable situation of the place, the cheapness of board, &c. are taken into consideration, it will be admitted that no seminary of learning in the state offers greater advantages to youth of both sexes, than the Ealeigh Academy. 1ST. Jones, Raleigh, June 1, 1807. President. The ensuing session will commence on Monday next, the 8th instant. — The Raleigh Minerva, June k, 1807. ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS TO BE ERECTED, 1S07. * * * So well pleased were the Trustees, that, anxious to extend the benefits of this well regulated institution, they concluded, at their meeting on Friday, to erect a two-story house, the same size as the one 404 Wake County Schools. now in use, for the Female Students, by which arrangement a greater number of both sexes can in the future be accommodated. — — Raleigh Register, Thursday, June If, 1807. [The above was printed by the Register in addition to the report of the examination as contained in the Minerva.] ACADEMY BUILDING CROWDED. The Public are respectfully informed, that no more Students can be admitted into the Raleigh Academy during the present Year. The number is now limited by the want of Accommodations for more. On the first day of January next, the New Building for the Female Depart- ment will be finished, additional Teachers of talents will be employed, and more Students, if offered, will then be admitted. By order of the Trustees, W. White, Sec. Sep. 1. — Raleigh Register, September 2, 1807. HEALTH BULLETIN AND ATTENDANCE. It may be gratifying to the Friends of the Students of the Raleigh Academy to be informed, that the town is as usual very healthy; and that among the 180 Students which are in the Academy, there has not been a single case of sickness during the present year. — Editorial, Raleigh Register, October 8, 1807. CLASSES AND STUDIES IN NOVEMBER, 1807. [Names omitted, also praise of the "climate and healthiness" of Raleigh, etc. ] The following is the Report of an Examination and Exhibition of the Students of this Institution, had before the Trustees, at the State-house in Raleigh, commencing on Wednesday the 11th and ending on Satur- "*' Male Department. * * * was examined on Euclid, Logic, Rhetoric, Moral and Nat- ural Philosophy and Astronomy; * * *. A Class in Virgil. * * * This class made an highly approved examination. * * * A Class in Caesar. * * * This class did very well: no distinction. Second Class in Caesar. * * * This class underwent a very satisfactory examination. * * * A Class in Selectate Profanis. * * * Tlie performance of this class was so satisfactory and their merits so nearly equal that the Trustees will make no distinction. Wake County Schools. 405 Class in Erasmus and Selectae Veteri. * * * The students underwent a good examination and are highly commended. * * * A Class in Corderii. * * * This class made an approved examination. * * *. Another Class in Corderii. * * * The same class was examined on Aesop's Fables, * * * A Class in Virgil and Horace. * * * . had a lengthy examination on these authors and were highly approved. A class of * * * were examined on Xatural Philosophy, Astron- omy, Rhetoric and Logic and were approved. * * * was examined in Ovid. His performance was highly sat- isfactory. * * * was examined on Selectae Veteri, and adjudged to merit high commendation. A Class in Latin Grammar. * * * This class without an exception performed well. A Class in Greek Testament. % % & A Class in Morse's Geography. * * * Both highly approved. A Class, consisting of * * * were examined on Murray's Gram- mar, and performed well. * * * was examined on Geography and passed well. A Class on Murray's English Grammar, consisting of * * * The members of this class evinced considerable proficiency in this branch of their studies : * * * A class in Arithmetic, composed of * * * were examined and approved. * * * A Class in English Reading, consisting of * * *. The perform- ance of this class was generally satisfactory. A Class in Reading, consisting of * * *. This class was ap- proved of generally, * * *. Copy Writing by each Student in the Academy. Those which were a'd judged the best are * * *. A Class in Spelling, * * *. They acquitted themselves well, their age considered. A second class in spelling, consisting of * * *. These boys being also young, were adjudged to have performed well, * * *. A Class in Webster's Grammar, consisting of * * *. The per- formance of this small class was highly approved, and * * * At the close of each day's examination, select Orations were delivered by the Students. Those who excelled * * *. 406 Wake County Schools. Of the Composition "Writers, the following were distinguished : * * *, on Slavery; * * * on an Address to the Students; * * * on Eloquence; * * * on the proper Improvement of Time; * * * an Address to Youth; * * * on the Study of the Dead Languages; and * * * on the Christian Religion. * * *, upon taking leave of the Academy, delivered a Valedictory Oration, which has been ordered by the Faculty to be published; it is, however, omitted for want of room. Female Department. [The following classes were examined, according to the report : Class in Astronomy, geography, arithmetic ; Murray's Grammar : one, two, and three; a class in Murray's Dictionary, Murray's Introduction, in reading Blair's Lectures, Third English Reading, Murray's Reader, two writing classes; a class in Canvas Samplers, two in Cotton Floss Work, three in Embroidery.] The following young ladies exhibited compositions, viz. — * * *. Those distinguished were * * * on Astronomy; * * * on Friendship; * * * on Benevolence; * * * on Fashionable Amusements; * * * on Education; * * * on Religion; and * * * on Flattery. A few of the Students left the Academy before and during the exam- ination. It will now be understood that hereafter all who shall leave the Academy before the final close of the examination, without leave or without rendering good and sufficient reasons for so doing, will either not be noticed in the public report, or will be noticed to their disad- vantage. * * * — Raleigh Register, November 26,- 1807. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1808. RALEIGH ACADEMY. The public are informed, that the next Session will commence on the last of January next. It is desirable that Students would enter at the commencement of the Session, that they may be regularly classed, and enjoy the benefits of an entire year's instruction. The Female Students will, hereafter, be instructed in a separate House. The Trustees are preparing a Building for this Purpose. The Rev. W. L. Turner, and Mrs. Bowen, whose talents and exer- tions have greatly contributed to the reputation of this Seminary, will continue to superintend the different departments. The Trustees, feeling a determination to withhold no exertions to continue and increase the high character of this Institution, have en- gaged, as assistant teachers, for the ensuing year, two Young Gentle- men of Learning and Morality — one of whom has lately finished his education at Washington College, Virginia, and has, for some time Wake County Schools. 407 past, taught with considerable celebrity. The other is a good English Scholar. In the Male department, will be taught the Languages and Sciences generally : in the Female, English Grammar, Geography, the use of the Globes, Maps, etc. Astronomy, to such as wish it, or other branches of Science; together with all kinds of needle work, Painting, Drawing, Embroidery, Dresden, &c. Particular attention will be paid to the Morals of Students sent to this Academy, and no pains spared to make them excel in Oratory, a knowledge of History, Composition, &c. November 25. W. White, Sec'ry. —The Raleigh Minerva, November 26, 1S07. STUDENT BOARDERS WANTED, 1807. JOSIAH DILLAED, Will take 12 or 15 Students of the Raleigh Academy, as boarders the ensuing year. Has commodious rooms convenient to the Academy. He will pay every attention to render their situation comfortable. Those who wish to board with him, will please to let him know by the first of next month, that he may prepare for them. Raleigh Dec. 16. — Raleigh Minerva, December 24, 1807. WILLIAM HILL, Wishes to take ten or twelve little girls as boarders for the ensuing year, who may be sent as Students to the Raleigh Academy. He will be able to make accommodations for that number very comfortable, having purchased a large and convenient house in a high and healthy part of the city. Raleigh, Dec. 16. — Raleigh Minerva, December 24, 1807. FEMALE ACADEMY COMPLETED. The Public are informed that the second half Session of the Raleigh Academy will commence on the 16th of March, when Students can be conveniently received ; and at which time it is expected the new Build- ing will be ready for the accommodation of Female Students. — Raleigh Register, March 3, 1808. SCHOOL LIBRARY TO BE ESTABLISHED. The Students of the Raleigh Academy, who are members of the Po- lemic Society, have determined to establish among themselves a Circu- lating Library. We with pleasure learn, that through the highly laud- able liberality of the inhabitants of this city, their efforts will be crowned with success. This Library will be for the benefit of the above men- 408 Wake County Schools. tioned Society and those citizens who have contributed to its establish- ment. We wish sincerely to see such institutions in every town and neighborhood in the State, whose population will admit it. Nothing can conduce so well to diffuse a taste for learning and information as li- braries of this kind, judiciously selected, where each indivdual has the use of several hundred dollars worth of books, by only contributing a small sum. Go on, young gentlemen, to improve in learning and virtue, and you will hereafter be amply rewarded for the pains you now take to store your minds with useful knowledge. — Editorial Raleigh Register, March 3, 1808. POLEMIC SOCIETY. We are happy to inform the public, and particularly those who have been so liberal in promoting the Library instituted by the Polemic So- ciety, that we have deposited the Books belonging to said Library, in the Academy; which will be distributed and governed according to the following regulations : 1st. The Librarian shall attend on every Saturday from 10 to 12 o'clock, to receive from and distribute books to subscribers. 2nd. Not more than two weeks shall be allowed for the reading of a Book, without permission from the Librarian ; and any person not re- turning said book in the specified time, shall be liable of a fine of 50 cents. 3rd. No person shall draw more than one book on the same day. 4th. All books shall be delivered to the Librarian, who will inspect said books, and if damaged, the injurer shall immediately repair the injury. GENTLEMEN", Accept of our sincere thanks for your kindness in so liberally sub- scribing to our late institution. We hope that assiduity, together with your assistance, will in time make it answer the end for which it was designed. Signed by order of the Society, Wm. Guy, Sec. ■ — The Raleigh Minerva, April 21, 1808. THESPIANS TO PLAT— PRIMARY SCHOOL SEPARATE. The semi-anual Public Examination and Exhibition of the Students of the Raleigh Academy will commence on Wednesday the 25th instant. On the evening of the day following, the Thespian Society (com- posed of young men of the city, who have meritoriously exerted them- selves in acts of munificence towards this Institution, by displaying their talents on the Stage) will perform the celebrated Comedy of the "Blind Bargain," written by F. Reynolds, Esq. with the Earce of "Raising the Wind," for the benefit of the Academy. The second Session will commence on Monday the 6th of June ; when "Wake County Schools. 409 arrangements will be made for dividing the young Readers and Writers into a separate Preparatory Class, to be under the care of a Teacher to be provided by the Principal for that purpose. This division will not only insure due attention being paid to the lowest class — it will also make the Establishment more agreeable to those Students who are pursuing the higher branches of Learning, by freeing them from the interruption which the recitations of the very young scholars necessarily occasion. It is hoped and expected that the Trustees will generally attend the Examination. W. White, Sec. May 18. — Raleigh Register, May 19, 1808. CHDINEYS TO NEW BUILDING. PROPOSALS. A Committee has been appointed by the Trustees of the Raleigh Academy, for the purpose of contracting for the furnishing brick, rock, &c. to pillar and make two chimneys, and to make them to the new building lately erected on Burke square, of the same size and dimen- sions of those of the house heretofore furnished on said Square. — Xo- tice is therefore given, that proposals will be received from those who may wish to undertake, by either of the Subscribers ; and it is desired that it should be done by the 12 inst. at which time the board meets. T. Hunter S. Haywood S. TURNER May 4. W. White. — The Minerva, May 5, 1808. MUSIC, DRAWING, AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES INTRODUCED. Mrs. Sambourne, For the convenience of the Young Ladies of the Academy who take Lessons on the Piano Forte, has placed one of her Instruments in the House lately erected and appropriated to the Female Department, where she will attend every other day, in order that they may be saved the trouble of waiting upon her at her own house, and also that they may have opportunities of practising their Lessons at certain periods of leisure every day. Mrs. S. hopes, as she will have time to attend to them, to receive a few additional Pupils, at the commencement of the ensuing session. She will also instruct a few young Ladies in Drawing, French and Ital- ian, if desired. — Raleigh Register, May 19, 1808. 410 Wake County Schools. During the year 1807, the Minerva contained the following notices of the Sambournes : MUSIC, FRENCH AND DRAWING. T. SAMBOURNE, late Professor of Music, &c, at Philadelphia, is about to fix his residence permanently in the City of Raleigh, where he proposes giving Instructions in the above polite and fashionable ac- complishments, to a select number of pupils, on the following terms: The Piano Forte, every other day, at fifteen dollars a quarter. The French Language, grammatically, on Monday and Thursday evenings, from 5 to 7 o'clock, at five dollars a quarter. Drawing, every Saturday afternoon, at six dollars a quarter. T. SAMBOURNE having obtained leave to place his Piano Forte in one of the rooms of the State-House, will expect such pupils as haven't instruments to attend there ; where they will also have an opportunity of practising at leisure hours. Those ladies who have Forte Pianos will be attended at their own houses. As he intends his Quarters to be regulated by those of the Academy, and on the same terms of payment in advance the pupils who now en- ter with him, will do so for the remainder of the current quarter, which w T ill end on the 29th of August, and of course will have to pay only for that time. If desired, T. S. will instruct a few pupils on the Violin, on Tuesday and Friday evenings, from 5 to 7, on the same terms as the Piano Forte. Raleigh, July 15. T. S. will commence teaching to-morrow. Mr. Sambourne having obtained his Knowledge in the above Profes- sions from some of the first Masters in England, having also had much experience in this country, and comes to this place with indisputable testimonials of Character and Talents, it is expected he will meet with encouragement. His regulations being fixed so as to suit the students in the Academy, those Parents and Guardians, who wish their children or wards instructed in Music, &c. will be pleased to communicate their desire to me or to Mrs. Bowen ; as they may be taught without interfer- ing materially with their present studies. W. L. Turner. — The Raleigh Minerva, July 16, 1807. Mr. and Mrs. Sambourne, (From Philadelphia) Respectfully inform the public, that they continue to give Lessons on the Piano Forte, in Vocal and Instrumental Music, and that their next Quarter will commence on the 1st of January. Terms. For Instrumental Music, 15 dollars per quarter; for Vocal and Instrumental Music, 18 dollars. Wake County Schools. 411 A select number of young Ladies, who learn Music, may be accommo- dated with board. The advantage of being constantly under the eye of the Master is obvious. The price of Tuition and Board will be 75 dollars for six months — if by the year 140 dollars. Mr. and Mrs. Sambourne also propose to instruct a few Young Ladies, who have finished their Education at the Academy, in all or any of the ornamental branches of Education; as Music, Vocal and Instrumental 18 dollars Instrumental do. only 15 French or Italian 5 Drawing 6 Embroidery & all kinds of ISTeedle work 6 Young Ladies who board with T. S. may be instructed in all the above Branches at 260 dollars a year: but no one will be taken for less than six months. The quarters will be regulated by those of the Academy, and sub- ject to payments in advance. November 25. — The Raleigh Minerva, November 26, 1807. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FALL TERM, 1808. On Wednesday last, the public semi-annual Examination of the Students of our Academy commenced at the State-House in this city, and occupied the whole of that and the following day; during which time, about seventy male, and forty female students, were examined in the various departments of Learning in the study of which they had been engaged during the past session. Most of the students acquitted themselves in a manner which evinced talents and application that did them honor. There were a few only, who appeared to have been negli- gent in their studies; and, doubtless experienced, it is hoped, they will, by increased diligence, at the close of the next session, deserve to be more favorably noticed. The Trustees, for various reasons, but more especially from the diffi- culty which they have heretofore experienced in fixing the honors of the different classes, so as to do exact justice to every student, have for- borne, at this Examination, to make a detailed report of the merits and defects of the several students. A confident youth who, perhaps, had been less attentive to his studies than his more timid class-mate, would, sometimes receive honors not his due. This, of course, afforded just cause of offence to the more deserving student. ]NTor are the Trustees certain that the method which they have now adopted will give more satisfaction. Those students who expected, and who deserved to be dis- tinguished, will certainly not be pleased with it, as one of the objects of their exertion is thus defeated. The Board have determined, how- ever, on this mode for the present, without resolving upon any course for the future. 412 "Wake County Schools. The Embroidery, and other work of the Female Students, was exhib- ited to the Ladies who attended the examination, and we have no doubt the merits of the different pieces by them duly appreciated. In the afternoon of Thursday, a number of the students delivered Orations, in the presence of a large and respectable audience. — The subjects embraced by the orators were, in general, well chosen and in- teresting; and, upon the whole, were pronounced in a good style, some little inaccuracies of pronunciation excepted. The whole was closed by an appropriate Address to the Students on the advantage of Education, by Major R. Williams. In the evening, a Play and Earce were performed for the benefit of the Institution, by the young men of the city. The house was crowded, and the entertainment was well received. According to a late arrangement of the Trustees, there will be em- ployed in the future, a Teacher whose special business it will be to attend to English Reading, Writing and Arithmetic; so that the atten- tion of the Rev. W. L. Turner, the principal, and of Mr. Bogle, his as- sistant, will be devoted chiefly to the instruction of the students in the higher classes; by which means, every student in the Academy will re- ceive due attention. The Trustees having erected the new House which was agreed upon at the last Summer Examination, the male and female students are now taught in separate buildings. During Mrs. Bowen's necessary absence from the Academy, Mrs. Sambourne, our Teacher of Music, — a lady well qualified to instruct pupils in every female accomplishment — has very politely consented to take charge of the Eemale Department of the Academy. This will oc- casion no interruption in the lessons of her pupils in music — there being a Piano Forte at the Academy, Mrs. S. will take suitable opportunities of giving lessons to young ladies on the establishment, and she will wait upon others at convenient seasons. That this Institution may not only be one of the best, but one of the cheapest seats of Education in the State, the Trustees have passed an ordinance recommending to the students plainness of dress, avoiding all unnecessary ornaments, and as far as practicable to make use of Domestic Manufactures. The next session commences on Monday the 6th instant. ■ — The Minerva, Raleigh, June 2, 1808. NO DEBTS AND PLAIN CLOTHES. The following Resolutions were entered into by the Trustees of the above Institution at a late meeting of the Board, and directed to be published : Resolutions to prevent the Students of the Raleigh Academy from incurring improper expences. Resolved, That no Student shall be permitted to purchase on a credit "Wake County Schools. 413 any articles, at any store or of any person, without first obtaining a permit in writing to do so from their Parents or Guardians, or from the Principal of the Academy, or the Principal of the Female Department, or from such Person as shall by their Parents or Guardians be author- ised to have charge of their conduct and expences — which permit shall specify the articles to be purchased. Resolved, That this Board do not consider Parents or Guardians bound either in honor or by duty, to pay any debts contracted by their Children or Wards, not being authorized as above to do so — On the contrary, that the welfare of the Students and the interests of the In- stitution forbid it. And this Board requests that such debts may not be paid. Resolved, That any violation of these regulations shall be punished by a public admonition, or in such other manner as the Trustees shall direct. To promote a laudable practice of economy ; to encourage domestic manufactures, to lessen the expences of education, to repress an im- proper fondness for dress and ornament and to make the adornment of the mind the chief object of the students ambition and care, it is, by the Trustees of the Raleigh Academy, Resolved, That it be most earnestly recommended to Parents and Guardians and to the Students of the Academy, that the utmost plain- ness, neatness and simplicity of dress be observed by the latter; that home manufactures be worn by them, if procurable, in preference to any other : That ornaments or expensive dress be not worn except on extra- ordinary public occasions, and then as little as circumstances will per- mit. Resolved further, That so far as it depends on the Students them- selves, those who dress with the most neatness and simplicity on all oc- casions and particularly in home manufactures, will be entitled to the particular approbation and praise of the Trustees. — Raleigh Register, June 9, 1808. LIBRARY HOURS, 1808. POLEMIC LIBRARY. I am under the necessity of informing those gentlemen who are sub- scribers to the Polemic Library, that it is very inconvenient for me to attend the Library at any other hours than those which have been before stated, viz., from 10 to 12 o'clock on each Saturday. I hope they will not make applications for books at any other time. June 26. A. B aglet, Librarian. — The Minerva, Raleigh, June 30, 1808. 414 Wake County Schools. DUE BILL ACCOUNT. J. Gales's Acct. of printed Due Bills, Sep. 26, 1808. 3/Bilis 2/ 1/ 6d. 3d. Before delivered 1000 2000 2680 3360 1680 Now delivered 1320 2640 6600 4000 6000 8280 By J. Gales — being the proper number of each denomination to be printed except the 3d. bills, of which 280 more are printed than was ordered. — From Pittman Papers. THESPIANS TO PLAY FOR BENEFIT OF ACADEMY, 1808. RALEIGH ACADEMY. The semi-annual Examination and Exhibition before the public of the Students of the Raleigh Academy, will commence on Wednesday the 16th of November, and continue three days. On the evening of each day, select orations will be delivered by the Students. The Thespian Society will also act the justly celebrated Comedy of "JOHN BULL, or the ENGLISHMAN'S FIRE-SIDE," with the Farce of "THE POOR SOLDIER," for the benefit of the Academy. Parents and Guardians will please attend. October 11. Wm. White, Secy. — The Minerva, Raleigh, October IS, 1808. ORDER OF EXAMINATION. The first day from nine till one o'clock, the inferior classes of boys and girls (principally of the preparatory department) will be examined in Spelling, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. From two till five a class of Girls in English Grammar and Geography, with several classes of boys in the Latin, Greek, and French Languages. On the second day, from nine till one, a Mathematical class of boys, several classes of girls in Reading, Writing, Composition, English Grammar, Geography, &c, with a few classes of young men, advanced in the knowledge of the languages. From two till five in the evening, the first class of young ladies in the Academy on Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Com- position, English Grammar, with Prosody, Punctuation, &c, Geog- raphy (with the use of the Globes,) Astronomy and History, to close with an examination of a class of young men in Natural and Moral Philosophy. The third day the examination will continue with the higher classes, both in the male and female departments, in the branches of education above mentioned. The whole to close with the inspection of the young ladies' Needle Work, Painting, Drawing, &c, with an examination of Mrs. Sambourne's pupils in Music and the ornamental branches of education. Wake County Schools. 415 The Students of the male department, on the evenings of the two first days, from six till nine, will deliver Orations, on the evening of the third, a Play will be exhibited by the Raleigh Thespians at the Theatre. October 11. Wm. White, Secy. — The Minerva, Raleigh, November 3, 1808. TEACHERS FOR 1S09. RALEIGH ACADEMY Will be opened again on the 1st of January. * * * This Insti- tution continues under the superintendence of the Rev. W. L. Turner, assisted by Mr. James Bogle. Mrs. Bowen has charge of the Female Department, as heretofore; and Mr. A. Greville has the care of the Preparatory School. * * * December 14. Wm. White, Sec. MRS. SAMBOURjSTE Continues to instruct Young Ladies on the Piano Forte, and in Singing, after the most approved English taste ; and hopes from the experience which has been had of her teaching the past year, to be favoured with increased patronage. figlPlf desired, Mrs. S. will instruct a few Pupils in French, Italian or Drawing. — Raleigh Register, December lit-, 1808. MUSIC TEACHER TO SPEND WINTER IN NEW BERN. MRS. SAMBOITRNE Respectfully informs the Public that she has deemed it her duty to accept of the pressing invitations which she has lately received to visit ISTewbern for the purpose of giving instruction in Vocal and Instru- mental Music, Drawing, etc., till the 1st of June next ; at which time she proposes to return to Raleigh, and resume her teaching there for the succeeding half year. She hopes this arrangement of spending the Summers in Raleigh, and the Winters in Newbern, will be agreeable to her friends in both places. January 16. — Raleigh Register, January 19, 1809. MILITARY INSTRUCTION INTRODUCED. On Saturday last the Male Students of the Raleigh Academy, com- posing a military corps under the instruction and superintendence of Mr. Greville, English Teacher in the Academy, paraded on the State House Square, in handsome uniformity of dress, to receive a Stand 416 Wake County Schools. of Colors ■wrought and painted by some of the young ladies under the instruction of Mrs. Bowen. The Flag, made of white silk, was elegantly and fancifully painted. The American Arms were painted, and also a wreath of laurel, enclosing an inscription, "Virtue, Liberty and Science." The Stars were richly spangled; and the Colours altogether exhibited a fair specimen of the taste and work of the Young Ladies, and the ability and attention of their highly respected Teacher. — Editorial, Raleigh Register, April 6, 1809. ATTENDANCE, HEALTH, FLAY. We cannot help congratulating our fellow citizens on the increasing importance of this Seminary of Learning. Perhaps no institution of the kind ever produced a finer collection of orderly well improved Students ; and as an evidence of the healthiness of the place, it may be stated, that out of about 100 male and 75 female Students, from various parts of the State, there is not amongst them a single instance of sickness. [jglJPThe Students will, this (Thursday) evening, perform a Comedy, called Sighs, or the Daughter, and the Farce of Trick Upon Trick, for the benefit of the Polemic Library. — Editorial, Raleigh Register, June 1, 1809. ACADEMY BALL— MUSIC TEACHER RETURNS. * * * The Play performed for the benefit of the Polemic Library, drew a crowded house; and on Friday evening a Ball was given, which was attended by the oldest of the Students and many of our respectable citizens as well as strangers. The second session of the Academy will commence on Monday; and as Mrs. Sambourne will resume her Teach- ing on the Piano Forte and Singing, during that session, a consider- able increase is expected to our already well attended Female Academy, under the charge of Mrs. Bowen. — Raleigh Register, June 8, 1809. MR. TURNER GOES TO FAYETTEYILLE. W. L. TURNER Offers for Sale his House and Lot, situated in a retired part of the City, near the Academy, and very convenient to the best Spring in the City. A small stock of Household Furniture, if desired, may be had with it. If not sold privately, it will be offered for public sale about 1st November. That the public may not be surprised at this notice, he informs them that circumstances exist which, in his opinion, make it his duty to remove to Fayetteville. — Raleigh Register, August 2Jf, 1809. Wake County Schools. 417 PRINCIPAL AND TEACHERS WANTED. The Eev. W. L. Turner, Principal of the Raleigh Academy, and Pas- tor of the City, having signified his intention of resigning his situation at the close of the present Session, the Trustees of the Academy and the Inhabitants of the City are desirous of procuring a suitable character to supply his place. To a Clergyman of finished education and unex- ceptionable character, a liberal salary will be given, or the whole profits of the Academy (after paying the Assistant Teachers) with a hand- some subscription from the inhabitants of the City and Neighborhood, for his services as a Preacher. This Academy has at present one hundred and fifty students, about sixty of which are Females, principally in the care of a Female Teacher, under the superintendance of the Principal of the Academy (taught in separate Buildings erected for the purpose on a fourteen acre Square of the City, granted to the Trustees by the Legislature) and the number of Students heretofore has annually increased. * * * A Lady of talents and acquirements equal to the undertaking, is also wanted to take charge of the Female Department of the Academy; and a Young Gentleman, suitably qualified, as an Assistant Teacher of the Latin and Greek Languages, etc. Applications for any of these situations, made to the Trustees of the Raleigh Academy, by letter, postpaid, will be duly attended to. * * * Aug. 30. IST. Jones, Pres. — Raleigh Register, August 31, 1809. NEW TRUSTEES ELECTED. The Trustees of our Academy, at their meeting on Monday last, elected the following additional members to their body, viz. Redding Jones, Allen Rogers, W. H. Haywood, S. Goodwin, Beverly Daniel, W. Shaw, J. Peace, S. Bond, Wm. Peck, Wm. Hill, Charles Parish and John Raboteau. — Register, August 31, 1809. EVERYBODY WELL. For the information of parents and friends of students of the Raleigh Academy, residing at a distance, we once more issue a Bulletin of health. We are informed by the Physicians that there is not a single case of sickness in the City, in any person, of any age, colour or sex, either in- habitants or visitants. We believe Raleigh now and usually enjoys a greater exemption from sickness than any other town in the United States. The City contains, including students and visitants about 900 inhabitants. — Raleigh Star, September 28, 1809. 27 418 Wake County Schools. THESPIANS REVIVED. The Thespian Society of Raleigh, to which the public have been in- debted- for much refined amusement, and the Academy for substantial aid in its funds, and which has for some time been in a state of demise, we are happy to say, has lately resuscitated with renovated vigour un- der the Presidency of Mr. Greville. The Classic Drama of the Stranger, and the humorous Farce of the Ways of Windsor will be the subjects for their next entertainment. — Editorial, Raleigh Star, March 23, 1809. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1810. The Exercises of this Academy will be resumed on the 1st day of Jan- uary next. The Trustees have it not in their power to name the Principal under whom this Institution, will, in future, be permanently fixed. It will open under the direction of Mr. Benjamin Pice, a young Gentleman of character and talents, who received his education at Hamden Sydney College, in Virginia, who lately taught with success in Newbern, and is every way qualified for instructing Youth in the higher branches of Learning. Mr. Rice will be assisted by Mr. Greville, whose talents as a Teacher are already known in the Academy, and have been duly appreciated. The Trustees are gratified at having it in their power to announce to the public, that Mrs. Bowen * * * has consented again to take charge of the Female Students. * * * The Trustees have also the satisfaction to state, that they have en- gaged Mr. Joseph Dixon, as a Teacher of Reading, Writing and Arith- metic. * * * Wm. White, Sec. Dec. 13. Mrs. Sambourne will give instructions on the Piano Forte as hereto- fore. — Raleigh Register, December 11/-, 1809. [On January 4, 1810, the Register announced that the academy had opened "on Monday last," naming the teachers as above announced.] KEV. ME. McPHEETEES CALLED. The Rev. Mr. McPheeters who has been invited to take charge of the Raleigh Academy as Principal, is expected in this City in about two weeks. — Raleigh Star, January 18, 1810. DEATH OF MRS. McPHEETERS. Died, On the 16th ult. near Greenville (Yirg.) Mrs. McPheeters, the consort of the Rev. William McPheeters, in the 17th year of her age. — Raleigh Register, February 1, 1810. "Wake County Schools. 419 MRS. BOWES GOES TO FAYETTEVILLE. Circumstances of a domestic nature having recalled Mrs. Bowen to Fayetteville, the Trustees of the Raleigh Academy have prevailed with Mrs. Sanibourne to undertake the general superintendence of the Female Department thereof; in addition to Music, to instruct the Young Ladies in plain and ornamental jNTeedle Work, Embroidery, Drawing, etc : her preeminent knowledge of which will not be doubted. The other parts of their education, such as Reading, "Writing, English Grammar, Geography, History, the French Language, etc., will in fu- ture be taught by the Male Teachers of the Academy, all of whom are well qualified to discharge the duties of their appointments. Feb. 10. Wm. White, Sec'y. —Raleigh Star, February 22, 1810. REV. WM. McPHEETERS ARRIVES. The Rev. Wm. McPheeters having arrived here, in consequence of the invitation given him to become the Principal of our Academy and Pas- tor of the city, a full meeting of the Trustees is requested at the State House, at 10 o'clock this forenoon. — Raleigh Register, Thursday, March 8, 1810. HOME FOR PRINCIPAL OF THE ACADEMY. To Carpenters. The undersigned are authorized by the board of Trustees of the Ra- leigh Academy, to contract with some person for the building of a Dwell- ing House 34 by 22 feet, two stories, with a piazza ; and for enclosing a lot and building the necessary out Houses, for the Principal Teacher of said Academy. All House Builders are invited to give in Proposals without delay, to either of the undersigned, from whom may be obtained every information desired by an undertaker. Theo. Hunteb, Wm. Peace, Southt Bond, H. Pottek, Wm. Shaw, Bev. Daniel, Raleigh, 2d May, 1810. Calvin Jones. —Raleigh Star, May 10, 1810. CONTRACT FOR PRINCIPAL'S HOUSE LET. Mr. William Jones of this City has contracted to build the House for the Principal of the Raleigh Academy. We think this will be a hand- some specimen of the chaste, elegant and correct style of building, and hope it will contribute somewhat to eradicate the Vandalism that so generally pervades our architecture. The House is to be completed in the course of the present year. —Editorial Raleigh Star, May 31, 1810. 420 Wake County Schools. SCHOOL CLOSING PROGRAM. The semi-annual Examination of the Students of the Raleigh Acad- emy will commence on Tuesday the 13th of November, in the Com- mons' Hall of the State House, and continue for three days. On Tuesday evening (which will be the 2d day of the Federal Court) the City Thespian Corps will perform, for the benefit of the Academy, a Comedy, called "A Cure for the Heartache," with the Musical Enter- tainment of "Rosina." On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, there will be Public Speaking by the Students. On Friday morning, Mrs. Sambourne's Students in Music will be ex- amined. On Friday evening, the Polemic Society will perform the Comedy of "Love's Vows" and the Farce of "The Prisoner at Large," for the benefit of the Library. * * * 1ST. Jones, Pres't. Oct. 30. — Raleigh Register, November 1, 1810. JEcPHEETEBS ENTERS UPON HIS DUTIES. The Trustees of the Raleigh xVcademy have the pleasure to inform the public, that they have engaged the Rev. William McPheeters, from Vir- ginia, a gentleman eminently qualified for the undertaking, to become the Principal of the Academy and Pastor of the City, and that he will certainly enter upon these important duties on or about the first of May next. * * * —Raleigh Star, March 15, 1810. ACCOUNT OF SCHOOL CLOSING. * * * -phe semi-annual Examination of the Students, which closed on Friday last, was highly approved. * * * It was particularly pleasing to the Trustees to observe, that a defect which they had noticed at the last Examination, in relation to the culti- vation, amongst the higher Students especially, of a correct and perfect acquaintance with the American Language, had, in a great degree been removed, as was clearly evinced in the Grammar Exercises, Compositions and Public Speaking of the Young Men. Several of these Compositions and Orations were such as did honor to the Institution ; some of the lat- ter were, in deed, in a very superior style, combining gracefulness of delivery, justness of cadence and emphasis, and correct pronunciation. The Young Ladies of the Academy, as usual, acquitted themselves in their various studies of Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Gram- mar, Geography, Astronomy, Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric, Composition, Drawing and Music in a manner highly honorable to themselves. The Session was closed by the delivery of an elegant and appropriate Address to the Students by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Caldwell , Presi- "Wake County Schools. 421 dent of the University of this State, who honoured the Institution with his presence during some of the most material parts of the Examina- tions. * * * N. Jones, Pres. Raleigh, Nov. 18. — Raleigh Register, November 22, 1810. NEW TRUSTEE ELECTED. At a meeting of the Trustees of the Raleigh Academy, on Monday last, his Excellency Governor B. Smith was elected a Trustee of that Institution. — Raleigh Register, January 3, 1811. COURSE OF STUDY FOR GIRLS. 1. Julian Class. Murray's Introduction; New Testament; Spelling, by rote; "Writ- ing; Dilworth's Arithmetic, including the Rule of Three. 2. Cornelian Class. Murray's Reader; Historical Parts of the Old Testament; memoriz- ing Murray's Grammar; Arithmetic, thro' Practice and Interest; Dwight's Geography; Etymological Parsing. 3. Decimore Class. Murray's Sequel; Cowper's Task; Morse's Geography, with the At- las; Geographical Cards; Use of the Globes; Syntactical Parsing, in Prose ; the remainder of Arithmetic. 1/.. Trophomore Class. Milton's Paradise Lost; Ossian's Poems; Syntactical Parsing, in Poetry; Murray's Exercises; English Prosody; Blair's Lectures. 5. Alphenor Class. Blair's Grammar of Natural and Experimental Philosophy, with illustrations from Ferguson's Natural Philosophy and Astronomy; Blair's Chymical Grammar; Whelpley's Historical Compend; Gold- smith's History of Rome, and History of England, abridged. 6. Delphenor Class. Andrew's Logic; Moral Philosophy, by "Witherspoon or Paley; Pa- ley's Natural Theology. "Writing, and lessons in Spelling and Reading, shall be common to all the classes; English Composition in the four last. "Walker's Dictionary and Key are adopted as the standards of Or- thography and Orthoepy in this Academy. The Latin and French Languages will be taught when required. The preceding literary course will be attended to entirely by Male Teachers. 422 Wake County Schools. The Female Teacher who presides over this Department, and at all times superintends the morals and deportment of the Young Ladies," will also instruct such of her pupils as desire it, in Instrumental Music, Painting, Drawing, Tambouring, Embroidery, and all the various branches of plain and ornamental needlework. * * * We are happy to observe that Female Education, hitherto so shamefully neglected amongst us, has of late become an object of very general attention. * * * But, whilst we rejoice to see our Institutions crowded with Young Ladies, we cannot but regret that so few have perseverance and resolution enough to submit to a literary course, sufficiently extensive, either to do credit to their Instructors, or to afford real and lasting advantage to themselves. * * * That due encouragement may be given to Female Literature, it is hereby announced to the Public, that when any Young Lady shall submit to the regular course now adopted, and stand an approved Examination on the Studies belonging to the several classes, she shall, upon leaving the Academy, be entitled to its distinguishing honors, viz. An Honorary Certificate and a Golden Medal with an Elegant inscription. January 20. — Raleigh Register, January 2 If., 1811. HONOR ROLL, RALEIGH ACADEMY, JANUARY, 1811. We lately mentioned in terms of commendation, those Students of the Academy who attended when the classes were forming in the first week of the session, and as it is but just the public should know whom we did commend we subjoin a list of their names. Male Department. Jesse Averit, of Bertie, D. Bailey, Charleston, S. C, Robert Barrow, West Florida, F. Charlton, Nansemond, Va. Francis Casso, Raleigh, Henry Cooks, do Charles Fisher, Rowan, John Fisher do Henry Fowler, Wake, S. K. Fuller, New York, D. Goodman, Gates county, Weston Gales, Raleigh, Thos. Hill, Duplin county, William Hunter, Wake, William Haywood, Raleigh, John Jones, Wake, Joseph Lane, do William M'Cullers, do Alex. M'Kethen, Raleigh, John Marshall, do George Outlaw, Bertie, Joseph Outlaw, do Laurence O'Bryan, Tarboro, John Roulhac, Martin, David Smith, Pitt county, John Scott, Raleigh, Matthew Shaw, do Henry H. Turner, Wake, Willis Vick, Mis. Territory, Henry Vick, do Hartwell Vick, do John Wilson, Raleigh, Willis Whitaker. Wake County Schools. 423 Female Department. Stella Arnistead, Mecklenburg, [Va v Susan Barnett, Mecklenburg, [K C, Celia Brickell, Franklin, Ann Bailey, Charleston, S. C, Amelia Fisher, Salisbury, Fliza Forney, Lincoln, Ann Gales, Baleigh, Carolina Gales, do Patsey Goodman, Gates, Eliza J. Haywood, Baleigh, Sally L. Haywood, do Charity Haywood, do Fanny M. Henderson, Rockingham, Mary Hunter, Wake, Temperance James, Duplin, Mary M'Kethen, Baleigh, Fanny Boulhac, Martin, Eliza Strudwick, Orange, Mary Shaw, Baleigh, Eliza White, do Eleanor White, do Mary Williamson, Person. Preparatory Department. Alex. Boylan, Wake, John Boylan, do Christopher Christopher, do John Christopher, do James Cook, do Alfred Haywood, do Benjamin Haywood, do Fabius Haywood, do John Haywood, do Bufus Haywood, do Thomas Haywood, do — The Star, January 21/., 1811. Washington Haywood, do John M'Kethen, do Sterling Marshall, do Daniel Peck, do Charles Polk, Kershaw Lucius Polk, Wake, Thomas Shaw, do William Shaw, do Washington Yancey, do District, [S. C, ATTENDANCE, APRIL, 1811. Since the commencement of the last half session of the Baleigh Academy (March 14) there has been a large accession of students. There are now between 130 and 140. — Raleigh Star, April 5, 1811. 424 Wake County Schools. DUE BILL ACCOUNT. Gales & Seaton send Mr. Peace the 16,000 3d Due Bills ordered, and 161 over that number. Perhaps some few may be found spoiled. March 21, 1811. Due Bills printed Mar. 28, 1811. D Cts 32.267 3d Bills 806 67i/ 2 8,010 6d do 400 50 4,014 Is do 401 40 2,826 Ve do 423 90 1,638 % do 409 50 2441 97V 2 Gales & Seaton send Mr. Peace 8010 6d Due Bills 4014 1/s do 2826 y 6 do 1638 % do Perhaps Mr. Peace may find a few Bills torn or otherwise unfit to be issued. If so, he can lay them aside, and have them deducted. April 6, 1811. ■ — From Pittman Papers. ACADEMY TRUSTEES BUY A SAFE. Treasury Department, April 9th, 1811. Sir. — I have received your letter of the 2d instant, and have author- ized Mr. Daniel to sell the iron chest to you in the manner you request, if he has no use for it on public account. I am, very respectfully Sir Your Obedt. Servt., Albert Gallatin. William Polk, Esquire, Ealeigh, North Carolina. — From Pittman Papers. [The stationery on which above was written has no printing. — Editor.] TEACHERS GET MARRIED. MARRIED, In this City, last evening, Chesley Daniel, Esquire, of South Caro- lina, Attorney at Law (formerly of this City) to Miss Eliza Pugh Weightman, of Alexandria. At Fayetteville, on the 1st inst. by Rev. W. M. L. Turner. Mr. Colin Mclver, Assistant Teacher in the Fay- Wake County Schools. 425 etteville Academy, to Miss Sally Barge, daughter of Mr. Lewis Barge, sen., deceased, of that town. — Raleigh Register, Friday, May 10, 1811. [Mr. Daniel was formerly connected with the Raleigh Academy. — C. L. C] SCHOOL CLOSING— CHANGE OF TEACHERS. On Monday last the semi-annual Examination of the Students of our Academy commenced at the State House. The Classes in general stood highly approved examinations. * * * Mr. Glynn and Mr. Forster have changed situations. Mr. Forster takes Mr. Glynn's place as Teacher in the Academy and Mr. Glynn enters upon the office of Private Secretary to his Excellency the Gov- ernor, lately occupied by Mr. Forster. — Raleigh Register, Friday, June 7, 1811. The Semi-annual Examination of the Students of the Raleigh Acad- emy commenced at the State House on Monday the 4th instant, and closed on Thursday evening. The Examination was minute and strict, and the result was satisfactory to the audience and honorable to the institution. The Trustees have for certain reasons deemed it improper to publish their reports on the Examinations, but content themselves with read- ing them to the audience. Their reasons for withholding the publica- tion are doubtless good, but as there are no considerations which ought to restrain us, we take the liberty of publishing our opinions of the distinctions which belonged to students of the different classes, as we feel it to be an act of justice to those who under our constant observa- tion have toiled in the fields of learning with unwearied diligence and success. Our limits will not permit us to name all the members of the differ- ent classes, some of which are numerous ; we shall therefore only notice those who excelled. Every name mentioned we consider entitled to particular distinction. The Preparatory School consisting of so small children is passed over without notice. Male Department. A Class in Corderii. — John Wilson, William Haywood and Dempsey Goodman, in the order named. In Caesar. — David Bailey, best ; Blake Little, good. Ovid. — A class of seven, all excellent. Robert Barrow perhaps the best. Virgil. — The merits equal. In the conjugation of a single verb David Smith gained a distinction. Odes of Horace. — Robert A. Jones, Peyton Anderson, Henry Yick, W. P. Mangum. Cicero. — Peyton Anderson. 426 Wake County Schools. Greek Testament. — W. P. Mangum. Lucian's Dialogues. — Henry Vick. Telemaque. — A want of industry. Arithmetic. — Robert Jones, Josiah Crudup, and John Dick. Euclid. — Josiah Crudup. Gibson's Surveying. — Entitled to very moderate praise and none to be distinguished by being named here. Geography. — Thomas Hill and Francis Charlton. Grammar Recitation. — John Dick. Syntactical Parsing. — A Class of eight. Thomas Hill and Joseph Lane, good; some were indifferent. Murray's Exercises. — Peyton Anderson, Josiah Crudup and Robert A. Jones. In the all important knowledge of the English Language some, not named, were deficient. The young gentlemen above named, corrected bad and constructed pure English with perfect readiness. Oratory. — Josiah Crudup, Joseph Lane, Erancis Charlton, Thomas Hill, Alex. M'Kethen, & Peyton Anderson. There were twenty-five speakers, and a general improvement since the last examination was manifested by all. Female Department. Syntactical Parsing : Cowper's Task. — Harriet Casso, Susan Bar- nett, Ann Lane, in a class of six. Grammar Recitation to Twenty-second Rule. — Jane Johnson, Eliza Williams, Patsey Hinton, Fanny Roulhac and Lucy Saunders. Another Class of Ditto. — Charlotte Sessums very highly distin- guished. Grammar Recitation to Syntax, Two Classes. — In one Rebecca J. M'Leroy and Amelia Jones, and in the other Ann Bailey and Ellen White. Both classes numerous. Carey's Geography. — Eliza E. Haywood. Morse's Geography. — Eliza Forney, Harriet Edwin and T. A. Jelks. Dwight's Geography. — Of seven members of this class Patsey Hinton and Eliza Williams are named. Blair's Lectures. — Ann E. Gales, Ann Lane, Harriet Casso. Natural Philosophy. — Eliza R. Haywood. Latin Grammar. — Eliza E. Haywood, Ann Gales, Sally Haywood, Charity Haywood. Telemachus, French. — Ann Gales the only student in the class trans- lates with facility and elegance. Reading Cowper's Task and Definitions. — Ann Gales, Susan Bar- nett, Eliza R. Haywood, Stella Armstead, Harriet Casso, of a class of fifteen. We will remark here that the young ladies are generally elegant readers and superior in this respect to the students of the other department. Reading English Reader. — JNTancey Thomas, Sen., Amelia Jones, Wake County Schools. 427 Eliza Williams, Ann Bailey, and Ellen White, in a class of twenty- four. Another Class of English Readers. — Martha A. Goodman, of five. Arithmetic. — Ann Lane, Ann Gales, Eliza White, Eliza R. Haywood, Harriet Casso, Susan Barnett, in three classes of nineteen. The atten- tion paid to this very useful exercise of the best faculties of the mind merits the highest praise. Copy Writing a Class of Eighteen. — Yancey Thomas, Jun., Mary Hunter, Mary M'Kethen, Martha Hunter, and Ann Bailey. In Justice to several students of the best talents, and most commend- able industry, who are not named here, it ought to be mentioned that they have not yet acquired particular distinction because of the short time they have been in the Academy. They are yet in the infancy of their studies, but it is expected the proud list we have given above will by another examination be swelled by the names of many who are press- ing forward in their studies with a degree of persevering exertion that will soon place them in the first ranks of merit. At the close of the examination, after the Beading of the Report, Mr. Anthony Greville Glynn, by request of the Trustees, rose and addressed the Students and audience in a speech, and at the conclu- sion, delivered a Valedictory to the Trustees, Teachers and Students, on the occasion of his then retiring from his situation in the Academy. Mr. Glynn's speech was very eloquent and impressive, and was heard with unmixed delight by the audience. —The Star, June 21, 1811. MR. GLYNN MOVES TO LOUISBUEG. Anthony G. Glynn, Attorney, etc., has removed his Office from Raleigh to Louisburg. He will attend his former Courts. December 20. — Raleigh Register, December 22, 1820. COMMITTEE ON VISITATION. INFORMATION". The last quarter of the present year will commence on Monday next, and end on the 10th of November. The following Trustees belong to the Committee of Visitation for Friday, the 23d instant. Their attendance will be expected at the Academy throughout the day, viz. William Polk, Robert Williams, W. H. Haywood, S. Bond, Joseph Gales, Theo. Hunter, A. Rogers. The monthly meeting of the Board, will be held at the State House, on Saturday next, 10 o'clock, A. M. August 20th, 1811. — Raleigh Star, August 23, 1811. 428 Wake County Schools. PROGRAM OF POLEMIC SOCIETY PLAY. On Wednesday, November 6th, (The 3d Evening of the ensuing Examination) The Polemic Society Will perform, for the benefit of their Library, the celebrated Tragedy, in 5 acts, called Mahomet, The Impostor, written by the Revd. Mr. Miller (With new dresses, decorations, etc.) To which will be added the Farce of Three Weeks after Marriage : Or, What we must all come to, By Arthur Murphy, Esq. Doors to be opened at half past six, and Performance to commence at half past seven, precisely. [j^gr 5 Tickets, at one dollar each, may be had at the Star Office, at Mr. Gales's Book Store, and at Messrs. J. & W. Peace's. — Raleigh Register, October 25, 1811. TEACHERS IN FALL OF 1811. * * * We cannot close this report without giving that credit to the Rev. Mr. McPheeters, which his assiduity and uncommon attention to the welfare of the institution, merits. The other officers of the Academy, Messrs. Foster, Crudup, Dickson, and Miss Casso all merit the applause of the Trustees. * * * The Academy will be opened for the reception of Students on the first of January next. The same officers will be engaged, with the exception of Mr. Crudup, whose engagements will not permit him to remain any longer in the institution. His place will be supplied as soon as possible. By order of the Board, A. G. Glynn, Sec'y. — Raleigh Register, November 15, 1811. T3 i -n • i DUE BILL ACCOUNT. Beverly Daniel In an account with William Peace, Treasurer of the Raleigh Academy Drs. 1811. March 26 To amount due Bills received $1,174.50 Cr By amount of receipts for money received on account Bills sold $815.50 Wake County Schools. 429 1811. Novr 15th By Bills paid over to William Shaw agreeably to the order of the Board of Trustees 207.37^ By cash on hand 147.62V> By one counterfeit 40/ Bill 4.00 $1,174.50 Bev Daniel. Reed the 18th day of November 1811 of Beverly Daniel two hundred cC- Seven dollars and thirty-seven & half cents in Raleigh Academy due Bills — for the purpose of putting into circulation. Wm Shaw. — Pittman Papers. CONTINGENT FEE TO BE CHARGED. The Academy will be again opened for the reception of Students on the first day of January, under the superintendance of the Rev. William McPheeters, with the usual complement of Assistant Teachers. Mrs. Sambourne will continue to preside over the Female Department. * * * Each Student will hereafter be required to pay 25 cents a session, for the purpose of creating a Contingent Fund for Fire Wood and other incidental charges. * * * Dec. 26. A. G. Glynn, Secy. — Raleigh Register, January 3, 1812. LETTER ABOUT MISS GRANBERRT. Bertie, Piney Wilds, near Windsor Dr. Sir, This will be handed you by Mr. Lewis Cotton, who brings Bucy Granberry, a ward of mine, to yr. school. I wish her to attend to reading, writing, Geography, Grammar, & Arithmetic, in the course of the year, to be arranged as may seem most expedient, she will probably wish to draw or paint, and if so should have no objection provided it does not interfere too much with her other studies. Mr. Cotton will probably leave some money with you for her use, as she may want some few things, such as Books, paper, a paint Box, etc. etc., which you will please furnish, as have requested her to apply to you. Our former acquaintance has induced me to take this liberty with you, & hope it will not be disagreeable to act as Guardian to a little girl. Respectfully Your Hble. Servt 12th Jan.y 1812. Simon Turner Mr. William Peace, Raleigh. — From Pittman Papers. 430 Wake County Schools. MR. EICE TO TEACH AGAIN. We have the pleasure to state that the Trustees of our Academy have engaged the assistance of the Rev'd Benjamin Rice. He will aid Mr. McPheeters in the higher classes. The character of Mr. Rice as a scholar and preceptor is so well known, that we hazard nothing in saying he will he an important acquisition to the talents already em- ployed in this Seminary. — Raleigh Register, January 11 , 1812. HONOR ROLL, JANUARY, 1812. RALEIGH ACADEMY. Our usual testimony in favor of those students who enter this Semi- nary early in the session has this year been delayed, but not because our sense of their merits is any wise lessened. Those students only, who improve every moment of the precious and fleeting period of youth, can hope to derive essential benefits from education; but the delicate master Jackies and spoilt Misses, who make their education a mere holi- day amusement for the summer, never have and never can be mate- rially benefited by their interrupted immethodical studies. Besides that the mind in the winter being more active and more capable of exertion, receives new impressions and new ideas with much greater facility than in summer, (one day in the former season being worth two in the latter) the portion of life alloted to education is too short to justify the loss of a single day. The following are the students now in the Academy, with the names of the places from which they are sent. That they have been punctual in their attendance is but half of their praise ; they are prosecuting their studies with the most commendable ardor and perseverance. -, r — . Male Department. John H. Atkinson, from Pitt; Jesse Averitt, George Outlaw, Joseph Outlaw, Matthias Palmer and Jonathan Taylor, Bertie ; William Camp- bell, Orange; Edward Davis, Person; John M. Dick and John W. Dick, Guilford ; Weston Gales, Joseph D. Gorman, William Haywood, John Haywood, William Hunter, Joseph Lane, Alex. M'Kethen, Thomas Ragsdale and John Wilson, Wake; Dempsey Goodman, Gates; Thomas Hill, Duplin; Robert A. Jones, Halifax; Blake Little, Joseph Lloyd, and Laurence O'Bryan, Edgecombe ; James Nuttall, and William ISTuttall, Granville; Peter Picot, Martin; Joseph Roulhac, Washington; Ransom Saunders. Johnston; Eli Ward, Onslow — 32. Female Department. Eliza Carson, Cabarrus; Hannah Garretson, Philadelphia; Mary Davidson and Mary Simonton, Iredell ; Elizabeth Connor, Mecklen- berg; Ann Gales, Maria Ragsdale, Sally Haywood, Eliza Haywood, Mary Hunter, Charity Haywood, Mary M'Kethen, Caroline Gales, Mary Ragsdale, Julia Langley, Eliza Casso, Sally Hunter, Louisa Hill, Wake County Schools. 431 Maria Coman, Susan Ragsdale, and Jane Sambourne, Wake ; Emily Sneed, Granville; Eliza Walker, Orange; Frances Roulhac, Martin; Lucy Granberry, Northampton; Mary Williamson, Person; Harriet Boazman, Wasbington; Mary Edwards, Greene; Mary Yeal and Har- riet Collins, Bertie; Caroline Snead, Newbern ; Louisa M'Call, Wil- mington — 33. t, „ Peepaeatoey School. Jobn H. Boylan, Alexander Boylan, Matthew Coman, Jobn Christo- phers, Christopher Christophers, Francisco J. Casso, Peter Derrieux, Robert T. Goodwin, William Goodwin, Benjamin H. Haywood, Leigh Haywood, William R. Haywood, George W. Haywood, Fabius J. Hay- wood, Alfred M. Haywood, Thomas B. Haywood, William Hill, Frederich S. Marshall, John M. M'Kethen, Lucius J. Polk, Leonidas Polk, Daniel Peck, Willis Peck, William Peck, Thomas Shaw, William Shaw, James Shaw, Edward Sambourne, and James Sambourne, Raleigh— 29. Total 93. — The Star, January 31, 1812. COMMITTEE ON MONTHLY VISITATION. The stated monthly Meeting of the Trustees of this Institution will be held on Saturday next. The following Trustees compose the Visiting Committee for the present month, viz. : John Haywood, Henry Potter, W. W. Seaton, William Peace, William Shaw, Redding Jones. February 27. — Raleigh Register, February 28, 1812. BOOKS MUST BE RETURNED TO LIBRARY, 1812. POLEMIC LIBRARY. In conformity to a resolution passed at the last meeting of the Po- lemic Society in Raleigh, the Librarian is under the necessity of calling in immediately, all those books which may have been drawn from the library, before the first of February, 1812, and as it is a matter of considerable importance for the preservation of the library, it is hoped that this notice will command attention from those who may have any books belonging thereto. By order of the Polemic Society, Feb. 1, 1812. Blake Little, Librarian. —The Star, March 6, 1812. COMMITTEE ON VISITATION. The stated Monthly Meeting of the Trustees of this Institution will be held on Saturday next. The following Trustees compose the Visit- ing Committee for the present month, viz. : Simon Turner, Calvin Jones, William Hill, Theo. Hunter, Beverly Daniel, Henry Seawell, William Hinton. March 26. —Register, March 27, 1812. 432 Wake County Schools. MARRIAGE OF WM. McPHEETERS. MARRIED, At Washington (1ST. C), on the 10th inst. by the Eev. James W. Thompson, the Rev. William McPheeters, Principal of the Raleigh Academy, to Miss Margaret Ann McDaniel, of the former place. —Raleigh Register, March 27, 1812. . ( MONEY FOR JOHNSTON CHILDREN. Raleigh Acacl.y 6th April 1812. Augustine Pugh, Esq. left the inclosed Twelve dollars ($12.00) to be given Mastrs. John Johnston Sen John Johnston Jun Thompson Johnston and William Johnston. Twenty-five cents (25) to each per week on application. W. Peace. — From Pittman Papers. COMMITTEE ON VISITATION. A meeting of the Trustees will be held at the Academy on Saturday next at 3 o'clock, on special business. The Monthly Committee are re- quested to visit the Academy on the preceding day. The following gen- tlemen compose the Visiting Committee for the present month, viz. : William Polk, W. H. Haywood, Southy Bond, Joseph Gales, John Hinton, Allen Rogers. April 16, 1812. — Raleigh Register, April 17, 1812. SEVEN TEACHERS EMPLOYED AT THE ACADEMY, 1812. RALEIGH ACADEMY. The Parents and Guardians of Students at the Raleigh Academy, and the friends of the institution and of literature in general, may be gratified by being informed that the business of Education was never more prosperously conducted than at present. The Students are numer- ous and industrious, and are well attended by efficient instructors. Seven teachers are now employed, viz. : In the Male Department, Mr. M'Pheeters (the Principal), and Mr. Mangum; in the Eemale Depart- ment, Mrs. Sambourne, Miss M'Intyre, & Mr. Eorster. And in the Preparatory School, Mr. Dickson and Mr. Jones. In consequence of the increased number of students, Committees are appointed for weekly instead of monthly visitations, as formerly. Every exertion is made by the Trustees to sustain and increase the reputation which the Raleigh Academy has deservedly acquired, and the students are commendably zealous in this co-operation. Their two societies have weekly meetings for the exercise of their talents in the discussion of useful subjects, and considerable additions are made to the Library. — The Star, April 21+, 1812. Wake County Schools. 433 COMMITTEES ON VISITATION. At a meeting of the Trustees of the Raleigh Academy, on the 25th of April, .1812, it was Resolved, that the Trustees be divided into seven classes, as follows, viz. : JSTo. 1. — William Hawkins, Henry Sea well, William Shaw, Stephen Haywood, Wm. Glendinning, Th. Henderson. No. 2. — William Polk, W. H. Haywood, Sterling Yancey, Alexander Lucas, Redding Jones. No. 3. — Henry Potter, David Stone, Sherwood Haywood, William Hinton, John Marshall. No. 4. — Joseph Gales, William Hill, Richard Smith, Benj. Ragsdale, Simon Turner. No. 5. — Calvin Jones, William Peace, William Scott, A. W. Gil- christ, Allen Rogers. No. 6. — Theophilus Hunter, Nathaniel Jones, William W. Seaton, Southy Bond, John Haywood. No. 7. — William Boylan, John Hinton, Beverly Daniel, William Peck, J. S. Raboteau. Which said Classes are required to visit the Academy weekly, and in rotation. * * * Wm. Hill, Secretary. — Raleigh Register, May 1, 1812. SOCIETY PLAY PROGRAM. For the Benefit of the Polemic Library, On Friday Evening next, the 29th inst. The Polemic Society will perform, Kotzebue's greatly admired Play, in 5 acts called The Stranger. After which, the excellent Farce, written by D. Garrick, Esq. called Neck or Nothing. The Curtain to rise at half after 7 o'clock. Cgir 3 Tickets, at one dollar each, may be had on the day of Per- formance at Messrs. Gales's, Boylan's and Henderson's Stores. Chil- dren half price. May 22, 1812. — Raleigh Register, May 22, 1812. RECEIPTS FOR MISS CRANBERRY. City of Raleigh 2nd June 1812, Reed, of Simon Turner Esqr. (Bertie Cty.) per the hands of William Peace Forty-five dollars & fifty cents for Miss Lucy Granberry's board from the 16th January 28 434 Wake County Schools. last until the 1st of August next, (say for Six & one half months at seven dollars per month). ($45.50) ¥m. W. Bell, for Mrst. Margret Casso. Raleigh 16th Jan.y 1812. left with W. Peace, by Lewis Cotton — friend of Simon Turner (Bertie Cty.), 30 dollars for the purpose of paying Miss Lucy Granberry's tuition the next & last session of the present year, and other incidental expenses — also the further sum of forty-five dollars to pay Mrs. Casso for Miss Lucy Granberrys board for 6V2 months at the rate of 7 dollars per month — board to commence on this day. — From Pittman Papers. SCHOOL CLOSING. The semi-annual Examination of the Students of our Academy com- menced at the State House in this city on Thursday week, and con- tinued until yesterday noon; during which time 150 Students received a minute and thorough examination. The whole of the business was conducted with the greatest order and regularity, and was every day attended by a number of the Trustees. * * * On four of the even- ings orations were delivered by the elder Students, and most of the younger Boys delivered Speeches in the course of the Examination — so that, in the whole, upwards of sixty orations were delivered. * * * — Raleigh Register, Friday, June 5, 1812. LETTER ABOUT RICKS WIGGI1VS. Dear Sir I Reed yours the other day & was highly pleased to hear that my son Ricks was satisfied & a doing well & that his uncles were well & I hope that they will still persevear in there studies & keep from all bad company Myself & Family is very well hope this may find Your- self well — As to the Uniform I will leave it to yourself I would wish him to do as the other students does in general That is anything im- proving to him I suppose You have such things as will suit him for the dress and will let him have them but dont let him run me In debt for any useless articles such as trifling things as boys are liable to do, as to Cloaths I believe he has a plenty but I am perfectly willing for him to have this uniform suit & to go toJ;he Plays now & then in reason, be so good as to take the Trouble on yourself to keep an eye over him & do with him as if he was a son of Yours & You will much oblige Your friend I have sent ten Dollars by Cousin Thomas Wynns which he will hand to you containing Ricks Schooling I Remain Your 1ST B The marbles Most ob. Sert. &c & toys he can have Baker Wiggins them likewise. [This letter has no date.] — From Pittman Papers. Wake County Schools. 435 LETTER ABOUT WIGGINS BOYS. Dear Sir I have inclosed Ten Dollars for the Tuition of my Brothers Mason L. Wiggins and Laurance B. Wiggins for this Session and wish you to return me a receipt and inform me if it is sufficient. Pleas inform them that myself and their relations are well. I am Yours respectfully Saml. L. Wiggins P S direct to June 10th 18 [rest tore off] Hamilton The subscription of this letter reads : Hamilton N". C. 12th June 1812 Free William Peace Esqr Post Master — From, Pittman Papers. Raleigh TY. P. MANGUM OiV FOURTH OF JULY. Saturday being the 36th anniversary of American Independence, was celebrated in this city with more than usual eclat. * * * At nine o'clock, a handsome and appropriate Oration was delivered to the Po- lemic Society (composed principally of the youths of our Academy) and others, by Mr. W. P. Mangum, a very respectable member of that body. * * — Raleigh Register, Friday, July 10, 1812. MRS. SAMBOURNE TO RETIRE. Mrs. Sambourne, Having testified to the Trustees of the Raleigh Academy her inten- tion of relinquishing her situation as Superintendent of the Female Department, at the conclusion of the present Session, wishes to inform her Friends and the Public, that she shall continue to reside in Raleigh, and, at the commencement of the ensuing year, will instruct a few Young Ladies in Music, Painting, Embroidery, etc. so that Students in the Academy and others will have an opportunity of acquiring there polite accomplishments. September 17. — Raleigh Register, September 18, 1812. GOING IX DEBT, POCKET MONEY, ETC. In order to maintain and preserve that good character which the Raleigh Academy has hitherto had, of being not only an Institution well calculated to afford instruction of every kind to Youth of both sexes ; but also an Institution where the morals of Students are im- proved and preserved in purity : 436 Wake County Schools. It is most earnestly recommended by the Trustees of this Institution, that the Parents and Guardians of Students sent to it, will not put any considerable sum of money in the disposal of such Students, nor allow them to contract a debt at any Store in the City; but that they authorize some respectable resident to allow their Children or Wards small sums of pocket money at stated periods, and, in all cases, to authorise the purchase of any articles of Clothing, Books, etc., which it may be necessary for them to obtain on credit during their stay at the Academy. * * * And whereas a practice has lately obtained amongst some of the Students of this Academy of leaving their Boarding Houses after their Parents or Guardians have placed them there for the Session, abruptly and without notice, without the knowledge of their said Parents or Guardians; which indecorous conduct, if continued, will probably have the effect to prevent respectable Families from taking Students to board, and thereby greatly injure the interests of the Institution : The Trustees of this Institution, in order, if possible, to prevent a repetition of this practice, wish it to be understood, that when Parents or Guardians place their Children or Wards to board, they place them for the Session; and if any such Student shall leave his or her Board- ing House, without the consent of his or her Parents or Guardian, ex- pressed in writing, the Parent or Guardian shall not only be liable to pay for his or her board for the remainder of the Session, but such Student shall be considered by the Faculty as having committed a dis- orderly act, and shall be dealt with accordingly. * * * Sept. 26, 1812. Wm. Hill, Secy. — Raleigh Register, October 2, 1812. COUNTEBFEIT DUE BILLS. Our readers will observe, by an advertisement in to-day's paper, that our Academy due-bills of the denomination of 25 cents have been coun- terfeited, and that two men named Killingsworth and Massey are sus- pected of circulating them. It is supposed the counterfeits are made in Johnston county. They may be easily known by the bad execution of the printing, and the paper being lighter than that of the good bills. — Raleigh Register, October 2, 1812. ACADEMY SUMMONS. Messrs. S. H. and J. B. O., Students of the Raleigh Academy, who, on Tuesday last, without leave, and in contempt of the laws of the Institution, left the city, are hereby required immediately to return, Wake County Schools. 437 under pain of having their conduct stigmatized in that way which the established usages of Public Institutions authorize. By order of the Faculty. October 7, 1812. J. D., As't Teacher — Raleigh Star, October 9, 1812. SCHOOL CLOSING. On Saturday last, the Examination of the Students of our Academy was closed by the reading of the Report of the Trustees on the merits of the Students, followed by a very appropriate Address, by Dr. C. Jones, (one of the Trustees appointed for the purpose) in the course of which was conferred on one of the Female Students, who had passed through the complete course of studies prescribed for the Female De- partment with the approbation of the Trustees and Faculty (agreeably to a provision in the laws of the Institution) an Honorary Certificate, and an elegantly designed Gold Medal. The report on the merits of the Compositions, Drawings & Embroid- ery was delivered by Mr. A. Lucas, and evinced much taste and ability. This highly approved Examination occupied seven days ; nor will the time appear long when it is stated that eleven classes of Students passed in review from the Preparatory School; twenty-six in the Languages and Sciences, and thirty-nine in the different branches of Learning taught in the Female Department. In addition to which, there were inspected 50 or 60 original Compositions, 40 specimens of Drawing, and 4 of Embroidery. In the course of the Examination an Oration was also heard from nearly every Male Student in the Academy. The Exercises of the next session will commence on the 1st of January. — Raleigh Register, Friday, November 13, 1812. COUNTERFEIT DUE BILLS. On "Wednesday last, was committed to the jail of this county, for trial, Patrick McLeod, of Johnston county, charged with passing coun- terfeit Due-Bills of our Academy, knowing them to be such. — Raleigh Register, Friday, November 6, 1812. MISS BOSWORTH AND MR. EDMONDSON COME TO ACADEMY. The Trustees of the above Institution respectfully inform the public, that the Exercises for the ensuing year will commence on Monday the 4th of January, under the superintendance of the Rev. Win. McPheeters. The Female Department will be under the direction of Miss Bos- worth, from the State of ISTew York — a young Lady; who, the Trustees are assured, is properly qualified for the undertaking, being well edu- cated and a perfect mistress of the polite and fashionable accomplish- ments of Drawing and every kind of ornamental K"eedle-work. Both Mr. McPheeters and Miss Bosworth will be ably assisted in their several departments. 438 Wake County Schools. The Preparatory School will be taught by Mr. Edmondson, a young Gentleman from Washington College, in Virginia, who is said to be well qualified for this department. * * * Dec. 16. Wm. Hill, Sec. — Raleigh Register, December 18, 1812. ACADEMY BUYS PICTURES. Received of the trustees of the Raleigh Academy for engravings $25.00 Paid for engravings 14.75 Balance returned 10.25 June 11th A W Bosworth William Peace Esq. Treasurer of R. Academy. — From Pittman Papers. CONTRACT FOR NEW BUILDING. The Trustees of our Academy have deemed it expedient, from the great increase of Students, to erect a separate House for a Preparatory School, which is contracted for, and will be finished by the first of June. — Raleigh Register, March 26, 1813. DUE BILL ACCOUNT. March 27th 1813 Reed, of Wm. Shaw for signing, the following parcels of Due bills (to wit) : 5 qurs. of 10 sheets— 32 bills p sheet 1600 of 25cts $400 5 qurs. of 10 " " 1600 — 20cts 320 5 qurs. of 10 " " 1600 — lOcts 160 —From Pittman Papers. LETTER TO ELI WARD. EH Onslow May 31st. 1913. I have just received your letter and am supprised to hear the examina- tion has taken place as I expected it would not commence until about 15th of June at which time I expected to go or send. You must call on Mr. Peace and he will pay for your schooling — as it is out of my power at this time to send the money, for the want of an opportunity as there is no post office nigh, which you well know — I am now waiting for my vessel to sail for Wilmington where I expect to be in a few Wake County Schools. 439 days. I will then send on the money for you to pay Mr. Peace, and Mr. Goodwin for your board which you can make none to them. I am Your etc. [Postcript illegible.] Edwd. Wakd. Mr. Eli Ward Raleigh [Mailed at Swansboro, June 1st, postage 12% cents.] — From Pittman Papers. SCHOOL CLOSING. The semi-annual Examination of the Students of our Academy was yesterday brought to a close. * * * For their convenience, the Trus- tees divided themselves into three classes, one of which constantly at- tended the Examination; besides distinct committees appointed for the purpose of examining and reporting on the Compositions, the writing, the drawings and needle-work of the Young Ladies, etc. At one o'clock yesterday, their Report, in which the merits of every class were particu- larly enumerated, was read to the Students and a large and respectable audience, by the Hon. John Louis Taylor, Chief Justice of this State; who closed the whole by a handsome and appropriate address. The second Session of the Academy will commence on Monday next. — Raleigh Register, Friday, June 4, 1813. RULES ABOUT DEBTS, EXTRAVAGANCE, POCKET MONEY. The Trustees of the Academy have at all times watched over the morals and deportment of Students confided to their care. * * * The Students are generally diligent in their studies, orderly in their demeanor, and regular in their moral conduct. * * * Still, however, there is an evil which found its way into this Institution sometime ago, and which neither the discipline of the Teachers, nor the advice of the Trustees has been able entirely to eradicate. It is the extravagant use of Money; or, what is still worse, the extravagant use of Credit. Proper means have been used to root out this practice. Parents and Guardians have been publicly advised, and merchants and shopkeepers entreated and warned ; and yet there are some recent instances of Students in- volving their Parents and Guardians in much unnecessary expense; by opening accounts unauthorized, in the stores and shops of the city. * * * One dollar a month is considered sufficient for pocket money. * * * Would it not be wise, would it not be honorable, for every Parent and Guardian to make a firm stand against this practice, as the bane of Education and Virtue? * * * The good work is already begun. One Gentleman, regardless of false censures, has positively re- fused payment. His conduct on this occasion can not be too highly 440 Wake County Schools. extolled, and it is earnestly hoped this example will be universally followed. By order of the Board, June 7. Wm. Hill, Sec. — Raleigh Register, June 11, 1813. CLASSES AND SUBJECTS TAUGHT. Sketch of the Report of the Late Examination. Preparatory School. 1. Murray's Introduction * * * 2. Sampson's Beauties of the Bible * * * 3. English Grammar * * * 4. Arithmetic * * * Male Department. 1. Spelling * * * 2. English Grammar * * * 3. Latin Grammar * * * 4. Corderii * * * 5. Esoph and Erasmus * * * 6. Selects e Veteri and Profanis * * * 7. Caesar and Sallust * * * 8. Cassar and Virgil * * * 9. Do 2nd. Class * * * 10. Virgil * * * 11. Cicero * * * 12. Greek Testament * * * 13. Arithmetic * * * 14. Euclid and Chymistry * * * (The Chymical experiments afforded much entertainment.) 15. Geography * * * Female Department. 1. Spelling * * * 2. Murray's Introduction * * * 3. English Reader * * * 4. Murray's Sequel * * * 5. Osian * * * 6. Cowper's Task * * * 7. Milton's Paradise Lost * * * 8. English Grammar * * * 9. English Grammar (Parsing) * * * 10. Murray's Exercises * * * 11. Geography * * * 12. Blair's PJietoric * * * 13. Ferguson's Astronomy * * * Wake County Schools. 441 14. Blair's Natural Philosophy and Astronomy * * * 15. Arithmetic * * * 16. French Grammar (2 classes) * * * 17. Telemaque * * * 18. Selects e Veteri * * * — Raleigh Star, June 25, 1813. SCHOOL CLOSING. The Examination of the Students of the Raleigh Academy closed on Wednesday, highly to the satisfaction of the Trustees and the Audience. Judge Potter closed the duties devolving on the Trustees by an appro- priate Address to the Students and Faculty. On the first of January the school will again commence. — Raleigh Register, November 12, 1813. LANCASTER METHODS TO BE INTRODUCED. We congratulate our fellow-citizens on the prospect of establishing in the Preparatory School of our Academy, the highly approved mode of teaching children the first rudiments of Learning, invented by the celebrated Joseph Lancaster of London, by which one man can super- intend the instruction of any number of scholars from 50 to 1000. At the monthly meeting of the trustees of the Academy on Saturday last, a favorable Report was made by a committee who had been appointed to consider this subject, from which it appeared, that when this plan shall be introduced, the children of all such parents in the city and neighborhood as are unable to pay their tuition, may be taught without additional expense, so that this institution will answer all the purposes of a Free School. The Report was unanimously concurred with, and a subscription immediately opened for effecting the object, which Mr. Glendenning generously headed with $50. Nearly $200 were subscribed by the Trustees present ; and there is no doubt but a sufficient fund will be immediately raised for sending a fit person to the District of Colum- bia, (where there is a school of this kind in operation under the direc- tion of one of Mr. Lancaster's pupils) to receive the necessary instruc- tion, and return hither for the purpose of undertaking the contemplated School, which it is proposed shall open with the ensuing year. Benevo- lent individuals who are willing to give aid to this plan for disseminat- ing the benefits of education amongst the poorest classes of the com- munity, are requested to place their names to the subscription paper, which is in the hands of Wm. Peace, Esq., Treasurer of the Academy. — Editorial Raleigh Register, April 1, 181k- 442 Wake County Schools. LETTER ABOUT JOHN WILLIAMS. K C. Halifax County 8th June 1814 Mr. William Peace Sir The only apology that I shall make for writing to you the nature of circumstances make it necessary. Jos Jno Williams student at Raleigh is in my care. Mr Williams informed me that He had asked your friendly . attention in supplying the young man with such neces- saries as He mite stand in need of during the first Session. I have sent money by Mr Taylor for the purpose of paying of his account with you, & for the Tuition and board for the 2nd Session, should there be a deficiency please inform me. I will forward it, I will thank you to receive the whole of the money and prepare board for Him & send receipts for the money paid, in my name as Executor of Jos Jno Wil- liams deed You will be so obliging as to supply Him with such neces- saries as you may think He stands in need of He is not to be indulged in extravagance in any case I expect the 2nd Session will end in November It will be well perhaps to board Him by the month, you will please to let Jack have four dollars of the money sent for pocket money I am Respectfully your H Ser James Harris William Peace Esq Raleigh —From Pittman Papers. SCHOOL CLOSING— GRADUATES. The semi-annual Examination of the Students of the Raleigh Acad- emy commenced on Monday last, and will close this day. The manner in which the Students generally acquitted themselves does equal honor to themselves and their Teachers. After the reading of the Report of the Trustees, honorary certificates and Gold Medals will be delivered to Miss Sarah Haywood and Miss Charity Haywood, as testimonies of their having honorably passed through all the Studies prescribed for the Female Students of this Institution. — Raleigh Register, November 11, 181J+. A FEMALE TEACHER WANTED. The situation of Female Teacher in the Academy at Raleigh is at present vacant. A Lady well qualified to teach the Ornamental Branches of Female Education, such as Painting, Drawing, Embroidery and plain and fancy work,' and who has besides a competent knowledge of Arith- metic, English Grammar, Geography, etc., and whose manners are cal- culated to inspire respect from the Young Ladies who may be placed under her care, may meet with a comfortable and permanent situation Wake County Schools. 443 on making immediate application to Joseph Gales, President of the Board of Trustees, at Ealeigh, 1ST. C. Nov. 24, 1814. EggPThe next Session of the Academy will commence on the 1st of January. — Raleigh Register, November 25, 181k- TEACHERS FOR 1815. The exercises of this institution commenced, as usual, on the first Monday in January, under the superintendance of the Rev. McPheeters, assisted by well qualified teachers. The literary department of the Female Academy is placed under the care of the Rev. Josiah Crudup, jun. — and the painting, drawing and ornamental needle-work, will be taught by a lady in all respects well qualified, who will have charge of the manners and deportment of the young ladies. The preparatory school will be conducted according to Mr. Lancas- ter's improved mode of teaching elementary knowledge, lately introduced into this country — the Trustees having had Mr. John Evans, of this city, thoroughly qualified for instructing youth after this manner, and are now engaged in enlarging their school room, and fitting it up for this purpose. As soon as the work is finished, which will be in a few weeks, this mode of teaching will commence. In the meantime the children will be taught in the ordinary way. The price of teaching in the preparatory school is reduced to $10 per annum, or $5 per session; — which, when it is considered that no books will be wanted, will be cheaper than any other school. As soon as the Lancastrian mode of teaching is in operation, the Trustees propose taking a number of poor children to educate free of expense. Application, for admission of scholars of this description, must be made to Judge Potter, ¥m. Shaw or J. Gales, who are ap- pointed to attend to this business. January 5, 1815. Wm. Hill, Secy. — Raleigh Star, January 13, 1815. LANCASTER SCHOOL TO BEGIN. Mr. Lancaster's celebrated mode of teaching the elements of the English language will go into operation in the Preparatory Department of the Raleigh Academy on Monday next. — Raleigh Star, Friday, February 10, 1815. LANCASTER SCHOOL FREE TO POOR CHILDREN. The Trustees of the Raleigh Academy wish it to be generally known, that the new and highly approved Plan of teaching the first Rudiments of Learning, invented by the celebrated Joseph Lancaster of England, is now in operation in their Preparatory School. * * * 444 Wake County Schools. The great advantages attending this plan of Education are, that a Teacher can instruct any number of Children that his School Room will hold ; Children are taught the Rudiments of Learning in a much shorter time than in the usual way (the youngest learning to read and write at the same time) ; it is much cheaper than the old mode, the price being $10 a year only, and no Books are required. * * * The Trustees receive the Children of such Parents as cannot afford to pay for their Education free of expense. Such as wish to avail them- selves of this advantage, will apply to Judge Potter, ¥m. Shaw or J. Gales, who will give them the necessary introduction to the School. What renders this provision the more acceptable is, no one but the Trustee to whom the Parent applies and the Treasurer (not even the Teacher) knows which of the Scholars are paid for and which are taught gratis. March 16. Wm. Hill, Sec'ry. — Raleigh Register, March 17, 1815. MISS NYE COMES TO THE ACADEMY. We have pleasure in stating, that Miss Nye, who has for some time been expected to take charge of the Eemale Department of the Raleigh Academy, is arrived, and has entered upon the duties of her appoint- ment. — Raleigh Register, June 2, 1815. "Miss Nye (from the State of New York)"— Register, June 9, 1815. SUBSCRIPTION LIBRARY INAUGURATED. Eorty subscribers at ten dollars the first year, and five dollars a year for five years afterwards have been obtained for this institution. The Encyclopedia and some other valuable books have been purchased. This and the Polemic Library of the Academy have been united, and both are now in common free to the use of subscribers and those Stu- dents of the Academy who are members of the Polemic Society. This very economical mode of obtaining the use of a large number of well chosen books ought to be adopted in every county, town, and neighbor- hood. For the benefit of those disposed to promote the establishment of such institutions, the constitution, laws and regulations of this, will at some future time be published. — Editorial Raleigh Star, June 9, 1815. SCHOOL CLOSING— GRADUATES. The Examination of the Students of the Raleigh Academy terminated yesterday. Sarah B. Littlejohn of Granville, Eliza E. Haywood and Eleanor White of Raleigh, having gone through the prescribed course of study, were candidates for the first honors of the Institution. Their examinations were in a high degree satisfactory, and Gold Medals Wake County Schools. 445 and Certificates were awarded them. The reading of the report and the ceremony of conferring the honors will be performed this morning, on which occasion Chief Justice Taylor, will address the Students, on behalf of the Trustees. * * * — Raleigh Star, June 9, 1815. LANCASTER SCHOOL IN OPERATION. * * * Between 70 and 80 pupils of the Lancastrian school were examined amongst whom the Sth and highest class was examined on writing on paper, Arithmetic, English Grammar and Geography. In which * * * were distinguished. The trustees cannot pass over the Lancaster school without express- ing their particular approbation of the manner in which it has been conducted during the short period it has been in operation. Though this school has had an existence of a few months only, the trustees find that children, who before they entered it, did not know a letter in the book, can read, write, have some knowledge of figures, and can repeat by heart a number of moral verses. Some, indeed, have obtained a considerable knowledge of English Grammar & Geography 5£ Sfc % — Raleigh Star, Jun-e 16, 1815. ACADEMY BANK STOCK. $2093 Wm. Peace Esq. Treasurer of the Raleigh Academy Sir, Please to advance to Sherwd. Haywood, Esq. Agent of the Xewbern Bank, as a part of a subscription for Shares of Stock in that Bank for the use of the Academy, Two Thousand and ninety three Dollars. July 1, 1815. Jo. Gales, Prest. By Order "Wm. Hill, Secretary. Sherd. Haywood's Rect. for Bank Stock $4,500. pd. 3rd July 1815. 100. pd. by J. & W. Peace 3rd March 1816, it being money they pd. to the Trustees 3rd July 1815 towards 3 shares Stock in the St. Bank purchased of them by sd. J. &: W. P. 107. pd. by W. P. 72 pd. by do. Interest on the 6th. & 7th. instalments. 1593. pd. out of the funds appropriated for the purchase of Bank Stock. $6,372 — From Pittman Papers. 446 Wake County Schools. SCHOOL CLOSING— PATRONAGE, LANCASTER METHODS, CLASSES. Report of the Examination. — * * * The Trustees can state with pleasure that considerably upwards of 200 pupils have attended during the late session of the Academy. A large portion of these were young ladies, not only of this, but of several of the Southern States. In their advancement, the benefits of the trustees, in their last report, so confi- dently anticipated from the endowments of Miss Nye, were even sur- passed. Nothing can possibly exceed the zeal of this accomplished in- structress; and while the Institution retains at its head, a principal so well qualified to promote and so devoted to its success, as the Rev. Mr. McPheeters, seconded by the talents of his various assistants, it is con- fidently pronounced that this Academy can rank second to none in the Union. The trustees had the peculiar gratification of being able, for the last half year, to afford to the female department, a teacher every way qualified to give instructions in drawing and painting — Mrs. Marling, who was occasionally assisted by Mr. Marling, of whose abilities it would be unnecessary here to speak. The result afforded high gratifica- tion to every one concerned, as did the progress of the pupils in music under the care of Mr. Goneke. The Lancastrian school has been ably and attentively managed by the Rev. Mr. Evans, and contains upwards of 100 scholars. Corderius, 1st Class, * * * ; Corderius, 2nd Class, * * *■ j Selectse, e Veteri * * * ; 2d Class. * * * . Caesar, 2d Class. * * * ; Mair's Introduction. * * * 2d class. * * * ; Horace, 1st class. * * * ; , 2d class. * * * ; Creek Testament. * * * . Lucian. * * * ; Geometry. * * *. Natural Philosophy. * * * ; Geography, 2d class. * * * ; — — 4th class. * * * ; — 5th class. * * * ; Sacred History and Geography. * * * ; Oratory. * * *. * * *, a Lancastrian pupil, was examined in Geography, Astron- omy, Arithmetic and some problems in Geometry, and was highly ap- proved. [Female Department.] English Reader, Introduction.* * * ; Sequel. * * * ; Wake County Schools. 447 Cowper's Task, 1st class. * * * ; 2d class. * * * ; Beauties of the Bible. * * * ; History of Virginia. A large class and all very good. Grammar, 2d class. * 3rd do. * * 4th do. * * 5th do. * * 6th do. * * 7th do. * * Geography, 1st class. * * * ; Geography, 2nd class. * * * ; Geography, 3rd class. * * * ; Arithmetic (Single Rule of Three). * * * Philosophy, 1st class. * * * ; 2nd class. * * *; Chemistry, 1st class. * * * ; 2nd do. * * *. (Painting and Drawing.) Landscape, 1st class. * * * ; 2nd do. * * *; Flower pieces, 1st class. * * 2nd do. * * *. Embroidery. Music. "Working Maps. * * * Fancy pieces. * * *. First and Youngest class. * * * • Third class. * * * ; Fourth and highest class. * * * ; Singing. * * *. ******* * * * was examined on logic, history and chemistry; * * * Wlliam Hill, Secretary. — Raleigh Star, November 17, 1815. CHEMISTRY EXPERIMENTS PRAISED. * * * -phe experiments made by the Students in Chemistry did honor to Miss Nye (the Female Preceptress) ; and the Exhibition of Paintings and Drawing Maps on Silk, worked with Chenille, etc. was superior to any former display. The Painting and Drawing Depart- ment was last session under the superintendence of Mrs. Marling, as- sisted occasionally by Mr. Marling, whose merits in this line are well known to the public. — Raleigh Register, November 10, 1815. 448 Wake County Schools. DUE BILL ACCOUNT. 30 Deer 1815 — A list of moneys arising from the Issue of Due bills and accounted for this day to W. Peace esqr Treasurer viz in Cash as per list $1094 Warrants viz Miss JSTye 125 John Marshall 250 Revd. Wm McPheeters 150 Mr Mangum 100 Revd Wm McPheeters 300 $2019 Cash paid for Razed Bills returned to me and this day handed over to Mr Peace 67 12% 2086.121/2 30th Deer A list of money paid over to Willm Peace esqr by Wm Shaw reed from Issue of Due Bills for 1815 Viz one note of $100 is $100 3 of 50 is 150 1 of 30 is 30 4 of 20 is 80 50 of 10 is 500 36 of 5 is 180 8 of 4 is 32 1 of 3 is 3 4 of 2 is 8 11 of 1 is 11 1094 2 off 1092 List of Packages of Worn out Acad.y due Bills redeemed during the Year 1815. to wit. Packet No. 1 $ 98.80 2 85.15 3 45.15 4 66.85 5 77.721/s 6 44.671/2 7 36.221/s 8 34.00 "Wake County Schools. 449 9 39.15 10 33.62i/ 2 11 21.17% 12 13.— 13 4.97V 9 $600.50 Reed, from W Shaw to wit No. 14 $67.12i/ 2 15 6. . 16 1.521/2 17 11.67% 86.32% —Pittman Papers. $686.82i/ 2 ACADEMY BANK STOCK. Board of Trustees of the Raleigh Academy December 2nd 1815. Resolved that the Treasurer of this Board have power to give such notes or obligations as may be required for the payment of the instal- ments yet due on ninety shares of Capital Stock in the Bank of Newbern subscribed for by the Trustees of the Raleigh Academy, and on which 50 per cent has been paid — And such notes or obligations shall bind the funds of this Corporation. Jo. Gales, Prest. By order ¥ii. Hill, Secry. $900 By virtue of the authority given me by a Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Raleigh Academy, of the 2nd. December last, I William Peace, as Treasurer of said Board, do hereby promise to pay, sixty days after the 19th day of June 1816, to the Presi- dent and Directors of the Bank of JSTewbern, at their office of dis- count in Raleigh, the sum of Nine hundred dollars, with interest thereon from the 3rd. of July last — it being the eighth instalment for ninety shares of the Capital Stock of said Bank owned by the said Trustees. Witness my hand the 15th day of March A. D. 1816. Wm. Peace, Treasr. [Across face is written: "Satisfied 6th May 1816."] $900 By virtue of the authority given me by a Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Raleigh Academy, of the 2nd. December last, I William Peace, as Treasurer of said Board, do hereby promise to pay, Sixty days after the 30th day of October 1816, to the President and Directors of 29 450 Wake County Schools. the Bank of ISTewbern, at their office of discount in Raleigh, the sum of Nine hundred dollars, with interest thereon from the 3rd. July last — it being the tenth instalment for ninety shares of the Capital Stock of said Bank owned by the said Trustees. Witness my hand the 15 day of March 1816. Wm. Peace Treasr. [Across face of above is written: "Cancelled 2nd July 1817."] $900 By virtue of the authority given me by a Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Raleigh Academy, of the 2nd. December last, I William Peace, as Treasurer of said Board, do hereby promise to pay, Sixty days after the 27th day of August 1816, to the President & Directors of the Bank of Newbern, at their office of discount in Raleigh, the sum of ISTine hundred dollars, with interest thereon from 3rd July last — it being the ninth instalment for ninety shares of the Capital Stock of the said Bank owned by the said Trustees. Witness my hand the 15th day of March, 1816. Wm. Peace Treasr. [Across face of above is written: "Cancelled 2nd July, 1817."] — From Pittman Papers. ORDEB FOR TUITION. Sam C. Browne Order for Jno. Pipkin Mr J Pipkin says he expects funds from his father in a few clays Avhich will enable him to procure his Certificate — in the mean while he had better be at School [words illegible] and if you let him have the Certificate I will pay for it in the Course of a month if he does not [illegible] . June 241816 S.C. Browne. Mr Wm Peace — From Pittman Papers. LETTER ABOUT TUITIOX DUE. Dear Sir, It is very painful to me to inform you that it has been out of my power to raise the money I owe to you as Treasurer, notwithstanding the efforts I have made. My friends from I endeavoured to get it are almost as destitute of money as I am. I have a prospect before me of receiving some money, and I assure you as soon as I get it you shall be paid. I am Sir, Yr. mo obdt. William Peace Esquire Ben Ragsdale. Treasurer R Academy 19th Decern. 1816. — From Pittman Papers. "Wake County Schools. 451 FIRE INSURANCE POLICY. !N"o. 10229 Eagle Fire Company of !N~ew York This Policy of Insurance Witnessetk, That the Eagle Fire Company of jSTew York, in consideration of Twenty Seven 50/100 Dollars to them paid, by the insured hereinafter named, the Receipt "whereof is hereby acknowledged, Do Insure The Trustees of Raleigh Academy in ISTorth Carolina by Rob McCrea of 1ST. York against Loss or Damage by Fire to the amount of Two thousand Dollars upon two two story frame Buildings standing 165 feet distant from each other, occupied as Academies, situate within the bounds of the city of Raleigh on a four acre Square as described in a Survey filed I^o. 2191. $1,000 on each Building $2,000 Two hundred & fifty Dollars upon a one-story building in addi- tion to the one occupied by the female department of said Academy 22 feet Square 250 Five hundred Dollars upon a one story Building occupied as a Preparatory School attached to said Academy, distant about 130 feet from the other Buildings. Yide Letter filed with Survey No. 2191 500 $2,750 And the Eagle Fire Company of !N"ew York, etc. * * * In witness whereof the said Corporation have caused these presents to be signed by their President, and attested by their Secretary, the twenty-ninth day of September in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hun- dred and Seventeen. E. W. Laight, President. Attested. J. D. Meyer, Secretary. — From Pittman Papers. ACADEMY BAXK STOCK. Raleigh Octr. 7th 1817. By virtue of the power given, by a Resolution of the Board of Trus- tees of the Raleigh Academy, of the 27th Septr. last, I William Peace Treasr. of said Board of Trustees do promise to pay ninety days after date to the President & Directors of the State Bank of INToi'th Carolina the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, negotiable & payable at the said Bank, at Raleigh, for value reed. TV. P. Treasr. of the Board of Trustees of the Raleigh Academy. [On back of this paper is written : "Copy of note to the State Bank."] 452 Wake County Schools. $6000 City of Raleigh 7th January 1818 By virtue of the authority given me by Resolutions of the Board of Trustees of the Raleigh Academy of the 28th June & 27th September 1817, I William Peace as Treasr. of said Board, do hereby promise to pay, six months after date, to the President and Directors of the Bank of ISTewbern, at their office of Discount in Raleigh, the sum of Six thousand dollars, for Value Received. Wm Peace Treasr. of the Raleigh Academy. [Written across face of above are these words : "Taken up by Re- newal 7th Jany 1821"; and along left margin: "Secured by pledge of stock."] — From Pittman Papers. DUE BILLS REDEEMED. William Peace Esq 8th Jan ^ 1818 I here enclosed send three Due bills on the Raleigh Academy to which your Name is assigned as Treasurer to the Amount of 45 cents, and wish you to remit by Mail the Amount in Treasury Notes And oblige your unknown friend etc. etc. Jesse H. Drake. Dear Sir Git ^ of Ralei g n 22nd Jan y 1818 - I have to acknowledge as agent of the Trustees of the Raleigh Acady. the rect. of your letter of the 8th instant inclosing three due bills pur- porting to be issued by the Trustees of said Acad.y — to wit 2. 10 cts. bills which are good & which is detained for postage, the postage being 20 cts, — and 1 — 25 cts. bill which is counterfeit & which I herewith return you inclosed, — I should have agreeably to your instructions wrote you immediately by mail but, for the sake of economy, — I thought it not just to tax you with the postage of a letter which would neither profit you nor myself, & have therefore embraced a private conveyance. Respectfully Your obt. Servt. Mr. Jesse H. Drake Wm. Peace. Philips' Store Nash Cty. N. Carolina — From Pittman Papers. FRENCH FOR ACADEMY PUPILS. Stephen Frontis, a native of France, intending to continue a year or two in this City, proposes to Teach the French Language on the follow- ing terms: Students of the Academy, per Session, $16 — Private In- struction, at $12 per Quarter. Raleigh, May 28. —Raleigh Register, May 29, 1818. Wake County Schools. 453 SCHOOL CLOSING— GRADUATES. On Friday last commenced the semi-annual Examination of the Male and Female Students of this Academy, which will close today, when the Report of the Trustees will be read, the honors of the Institution were conferred on Misses Laura L. Worthington, of this County, and Sarah R. Long, from Georgia, who have finished this course of Education. — Raleigh Register, June 12, 1818. USE OE ACADEMY MONET. $1645. Sixteen Hundred & forty five dollars taken of the Acady money for the use of J. & W. Peace to send to Fayette to change for U. S. notes 3rd Augt. ISIS W. P. $164. In addition to the above taken of the Academy money — on setting out to X. Y. $1S09. 19th Septr. 1818. 41. More taken for change. W. P. $1850. [Then follows memoranda showing return of the money at various times.] — From Pittman Papers. SCHOOL CLOSING— GRADUATES. Our Academy. — The semi-annual Examination of this Institution took place this week. The progress of the Students, in both the Male and Female Departments, was, in general, such as met the approbation of the Trustees. A detailed Report of the Examination will be read at the State House today, and an Address be made to the Students, in behalf of the Trustees, by Dr. Burgess. Four of the young Ladies, viz. : Misses Flinn, Robertson, Du Bose and TVatkins — the two former from South Carolina, the two latter from Georgia, will receive the honors of the Institution — Gold Medals and Honorary Certificates from the Trustees. — Raleigh Register, November 6, 1818. 454 Wake County Schools. TEACHERS FOE 1819. The Exercises of this Institution will be resumed on Monday the 4th of January next. Teachers for the two Departments as follows: Rev'd "William McPheeters, Mr. G. W. Freeman, Mr. John Wilson, Mr. James Carey, Miss Susan D. Nye, December 29. Miss Eliza Yancey. — Raleigh Register, January 1, 1819. MUSIC AND HARMONIC SOCIETY. Mr. Goneke's pupils in Music will be examined this evening (Friday) in the State House; and we understand that some favorite pieces, in- cluding the celebrated Overture of Ludowiska, will be performed by the Harmonic Society. — Raleigh Register, May 28, 1819. SCHOOL CLOSING— GRADUATES. The semi-annual Examination of the Students of this Institution commenced on Friday last, and closed yesterday, with the Report of the Trustees and an appropriate address to the Students by General Calvin Jones. Miss Lavinia Richardson, from Georgia and Miss Susan Cobb from Granville County, in this State, having passed through the complete course of studies prescribed for the Female Department* received the honors of the Institution, viz., an Honorary Certificate and a Golden Medal. Every succeeding examination of the Students of this Academy, we are proud to state, serves but to confirm the high reputation which it has so deservedly acquired in public estimation, not only in this State, but in the State of South Carolina and Georgia. The Exercises of the Academy will be resumed on Monday week. *This course consists of the following studies: Reading, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, Astronomy, Natural and Moral Philoso- phy, History, sacred and profane, Drawing and Painting. To which Miss Richardson added (and which are frequently added) an acquaint- ance with the Latin and French Languages. — Raleigh Register, June Jf, 1819. Wake County Schools. 455 DEATH OF A FORMEE TEACHEK. Died, In Georgetown, S. C, on the 5th inst. after a short illness, Dr. James Bogle, formerly of this City. Dr. B. had resided little more than two years in Georgetown, where he had acquired the confidence of the com- munity as a Physician, and its friendship as a man. He has left behind him a wife and three children. — Raleigh Register, August 18, 1819. LATIN DURING VACATION. Tuition. A. "Wilson respectfully informs the inhabitants of Baleigh that he intends taking 8 or 10 Pupils, to study Latin, during the approaching vacation of the Academy. Sept. 30. — Raleigh Register, October 1, 1819. SCHOOL CLOSING— GRADUATES. The semi-annual Examination of the Students of this Institution com- menced on Friday last, and will close today. As an Abstract of the Report of the Trustees will appear in our next paper, it is unnecessary to speak of the particular merits of any of the classes. We may, indeed, say generally, that the examination has been a very satisfactory one. The Trustees report will be read this morning at the State House, when five young Ladies, viz. Misses Sarah J. Bradley from Salem District, South Carolina; Margaret M. Crichton, from Brunswick County, Vir- ginia ; Sarah T. Davidson, from Mecklenburg, in this State ; and Mary A. Bond and Maria W. Coman, of this City, who having passed through the full course of studies prescribed by this Institution, will receive Honorary Certificates and Gold Medals, and deliver their Valedictory addresses. After which, Chief Justice Taylor will address the Students in behalf of the Trustees of the Academy. — Raleigh Register, November 5, 1819. $500 FOR PHILOSOPHICAL APPARATUS. At a late meeting of the Trustees of this Academy, the sum of $500 was appropriated for the purchase of a Philosophical Apparatus. Mr. Mitchell, one of the Professors in the University of this State (who is now on a visit to the North) has been requested to make the necessary arrangements on behalf of the Board. The advantages which will accrue to the institution from the above appropriation must be obvious, as the Teachers will be enabled to illus- trate the principles of Natural Science, by many useful pleasing experi- 456 Wake County Schools. ments, all tending to facilitate the progress of the students in this im- portant branch of Education. Dec. 15. ■ — Raleigh Register, December 17, 1819. STUDENT BOARDERS WANTED, 1820. MES. BATTLE having removed to Kaleigh for the convenience of educating her children, occupies the house formerly owned by Mr. Goneke, near the Academy, where she is prepared to take as boarders, a few male students of either of the seminaries in the City. A few genteel transient persons can also be accommodated should they think proper to call. Ealeigh, Dec. 31. — The Star, January 28, 1820. Mrs. Marshall will take four or five young ladies as boarders — (Students to the Academy). Ealeigh, Dec. 31. — The Star, February If, 1820. S. BOND, will board six or eight Students boarders, he will also en- tertain Ladies and Gentlemen that visit Ealeigh, who wish private board. Ealeigh, May 4. — The Star, May 12, 1820. SEMI-ANNUAL EXAMINATION, JUNE, 1820. Ealeigh Academy. ACCOBDING to the regulations of the institution, the first session of the year closes always on the first Thursday in June; As Thursday this year will be the first day of June, the semi-annual examination of the pupils will commence a week earlier than usual, viz. on Friday the 26th of May. Parents, Guardians and friends of the institution gener- ally, are respectfully invited to attend. By order of the Board, ¥m. Hill, Secy. May 11, 1820. — The Star, May 12, 1820. SCHOOL CLOSING— GRADUATES. Ealeigh Academy. — The semi-annual Examination of the Students of this Institution commenced on Friday last, and closed yesterday. On the first evening, a number of the younger students delivered Orations at the Academy, and on Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings the more ad- vanced Students delivered Orations in the State House to crowded aud- iences. On Monday evening, Mr. Goneke's Pupils in Music performed a number of admirable Pieces, and sung a number of Songs, in a style "Wake County Schools. 457 which did honor both to the blaster and Scholars. And yesterday, the whole was closed by reading the Report of the Trustees on the particular merits of the several Male and Female Students ; conferring the Honours of the Academy (accompanied with Golden Medals and Certificates) on four young Ladies who had finished their course of Education, viz : Misses Mary B. Jones, Lucy D. Haywood, Eliza W. Potter and Gartha White ; the delivery of their Valedictories ; and a very handsome and appropriate Address to the Students, by Dr. Burges, in behalf of the Trustees. The Ceremonies of the day were enlivened by excellent Music, per- formed by the Amateurs of the city, who favored the Trustees and the Students on the occasion. * * * — Raleigh Register, Friday, June 2, 1820. BENEWAX OF INSURANCE. Office of the Eagle Fire Company. Xo. 950S Received, New York, October 14 1820 of The Trustees of Raleigh Academy, forty eight 12/100 dollars being the premium on twenty seven hundred and fifty $2750 Dollars insured under Policy No. 10229 which is hereby continued in force for One Year to wit, from the 1st day of November 1S20 until the 1st day of November 1S21 at noon. E. W. Laight, Attest, President. J. D. Meyer Secretary. — From Pittman Papers. SCHOOL CLOSING— GRADUATES. Raleigh Academy. — The semi-annual Examination of the Students of this Institution commenced on Friday, and closed yesterday. "We be- lieve the Students generally, both Male and Female, passed upon their various studies with approbation. — An Abstract of the Report of the Trustees will probably appear in our next paper. Two young Ladies, viz : Miss Frances E. Crichton, from Brunswick County, Virginia, and Miss Mary A. Hillyard, from Granville County, in this State, having completed the course of Studies prescribed for the Female Department, received Golden Medals and Honorary Certificates. Previous to their separation, the Students were addressed by a Member of the Board of Trustees in an appropriate and impressive manner. The Recess will continue till the 1st of January. — Raleigh Register, Xovember 10, 1S20. RALEIGH ACADEMY.— The half-yearly examination of this Insti- tution closed on Wednesday last. Those who attended were much grat- ified by the proficiency manifested in every branch of education which came under their notice. Yesterday, the report of the Trustees was read 458 Wake County Schools. by Charles Manly, Esq. — after which Chief Justice Taylor, pronounced an address to the Students, which was justly admired by every one who heard it. Upon those especially, to whom it was directed, it produced the deepest impression; and was considered by all not only an excellent lesson, on the importance of an early devotion to learning, but an ad- mirable example of its results. Two Young Ladies of the Academy, Miss Creighton and Miss Hilliard, were presented with Golden Medals, they having completed their course of education. — The Star, November 10, 1820. COURSE OF STUDY IN SENIOR CLASS. * * * XHe Senior Class, consisting of Frances E. Crichton and Mary A. Hillyard, were examined on Reading, Spelling, Writing, Geography, Arithmetic, Parsing, Astronomy, Profane History, Sacred History, Rhetoric, Logic, Natural Philosophy, Moral Philosophy, Geom- etry, Chemistry and Composition. * * * — From Report of Examination, Raleigh Register, November 17, 1820. TEACHERS FOR 1821. The Exercises of this Institution will be resumed on Monday the 1st of January. The Rev. Dr. McPheeters, under whose superintendance it has flour- ished for the last ten years, is still Principal of this Academy. He is assisted in the Male Department by Mr. Alexander Wilson. The Teachers in the Female Department will be Miss Nye (whose talents as a Teacher are probably unrivalled) Mr. Barlow, a Graduate of one of the Northern Colleges, from Connecticut, and Miss Yancey. * * * Wm. Hill, Secretary. Dec. 20, 1820. — Raleigh Register, December 22, 1820. TUITION OF MISS COBB. In Board of Trustees 28th April 1821. Resolved that Miss Nancy Cobb be permitted to enter the Academy on paying Tuition in proportion to the time that was to run of the ses- sion when she commenced her studies. By order of the Board, Wm. Hill Secretary. — From Pittman Papers. MAY DAY AT RALEIGH ACADEMY, 1821. We were much gratified on Tuesday, to witness the celebration of May day by the Young Ladies of our Academy. It is delightful to re- call, by such scenes, the pleasures of our Spring of Life, and to observe in others the same buoyancy of spirit, the same happy susceptibility to Wake County Schools. 459 pleasurable emotion, and ardor in the persuit of objects, which we our- selves have known, but which seem to us now as the shadowy beauties of a dream — the cherished recollections of "auld lang syne." The scene which was chosen for this Fete harmonized admirably with its rural ceremonies. A circular space was cleared in the midst of a grove of venerable oaks which sheltered the joyous votaries of Spring and the numerous spectators. On an elevated platform stood the Throne, which "redolent of sweets" seemed Flora's Bower: above, a wreath mingled with every flower which woos the smile of May, was suspended in festoons from tree to tree. The chosen Queen was con- ducted to her seat of honor by her school mates, who presented her with a crown, "which," in the language of a pretty and appropriate address delivered on the occasion, "boasted no ornament more brilliant than the dewdrop of the morning, but which was of more value to an affectionate heart than those of Princes, being the gift of affection, sanc- tioned by the sword of judgment." A profusion of refreshments distributed by our young entertainers, and music from a band of amateurs concluded the scene. The vener- able Bishop Moore honored the Fete by his presence, and appeared to take a benevolent pleasure in investing the effusions of youthful gaity. — Raleigh Register, May J/., 1821. MUSIC DJ THE ACADEMY. Mrs. Lucas Respectfully makes known that she is prepared to instruct Female Pupils of the Academy, and other Young Ladies, on the Piano Forte, the ensuing year. Lessons on a well toned, and in every respect, suit- able instrument, will be given at her residence, and every facility in her power, for the acquisition of this ornamental branch of Female Edu- cation, will be afforded to those who may think proper to confide in her. Her terms will be 10 dollars per quarter. Raleigh, Jan. 1. — Raleigh Register, January 5, 1821. [Mrs. Alexander Lucas, widow of Alexander Lucas, editor of Ra- leigh Minerva, who died in 1820. C. L. C] BIBLE TAUGHT IX THE ACADEMY. Bible Questions. — The larger Students generally were examined on the interesting portion of History contained in the first chapter of the Acts of the Apostles. * * * — Report of Examination, Raleigh Register, June 15, 1821. SCHOOL CLOSING— GRADUATES. The semi-annual Examination of the Students of this Institution commenced on this day week, and closed yesterday. The State House being at present in the hands of Mr. Nichols, the State Architect, and 460 Wake County Schools. his numerous workmen, who are making the alterations and additions to it directed by an Act of Assembly of 1819, the Examination of Mr. Goneke's Pupils on the Piano, took place in the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening; and the Report of the Trustees on the Examina- tion was also yesterday read there, when the honors of the Institution were conferred on the following young Ladies, who had with appro- bation passed thro' the course of Studies prescribed for the Institution, viz: Miss Harriet E. Dubose, of Lincoln County, Georgia ; Miss Catherine E. Clark, of Camden, South Carolina; Miss Ann E. Gholson, of Brunswick County, Virginia; Miss Sarah E. Lewis, of Brunswick County, Virginia ; Miss Elvira C. Wilson, Mecklenburg County, in this State; Miss Harriet E. Davidson, Mecklenburg County, in this State. Miss Susanna F. Lemay, of Granville County, this State. Miss Martha M. Cobbs, of Raleigh. The report being read and the ceremony of presenting the Honorary certificates and Golden Medals being over, Dr. James M. Henderson, in behalf of the Trustees, closed the whole by delivering to the Students a very appropriate address. Music was introduced by the Amateurs of of City between the different parts of the business of the day, which had a very agreeable effect. — Raleigh Register, June 8, 1821. SCHOOL CLOSING— GRADUATES— NOVEMBER, 1821. Raleigh Academy. — The semi-annual Examination of the Students of this Institution commenced on Friday last and closed yesterday. The general improvement of the several classes in both Departments gave much satisfaction to the Trustees. Their Report was yesterday read in the Presbyterian Church ; after which, the honors of the Insti- tution, Certificates and Golden Medals were awarded to Miss Margaret J. jNT. Porter, from Mecklenburg County, and Miss Sidney G. 1ST. Hale, from Camden County, who had finished successfully the Course assigned to Female Students. — Baleigh Register, November 9, 1821. RALEIGH ACADEMY TEACHERS FOR 1822. THE Exercises of this Institution will be resumed on the first Mon- day in January. Dr. M'Pheeters continues to have charge of this Seminary. Miss Nye, Mr. Milton Barlow, and Miss Yancey, as heretofore, have the management of the Female Department. Wake County Schools. 461 The Trustees think it unnecessary to say anything in favor of the advantages of this Academy. Its reputation is well established. Dec. 20. Wm. Hill, Secy. — Raleigh Register, January 11, 1822. [The above first appeared in The Register for December 21, 1821. C. L. C] RALEIGH ACADEMY EXAMINATION AND SCHOOL CLOSING, JUNE, 1S22. The following Abstract of the Report of the Trustees made at the late semi-annual Examination, is ordered to be published : MALE DEPARTMENT. Rush Haywood, Wm. Marcellus, and John Stuart, were examined on Reading, Spelling and Speaking. Rush Haywood and John Stuart are the best Readers. Rush Haywood the best Speller, and Wm. Mar- cellus the best Speaker. Wm. Haywood, Rufus Polk, Robt. Haywood, Nathaniel Hill, and Ransom Ruth, stood on Reading, Spelling, Blair's Catechism and Ora- tory. Wm. Haywood and Rufus Polk were distinguished in Reading and Spelling. In Catechism no distinction. In Speaking, two were absent. The rest approved. Wm. Burgess, James Henderson, Pleasant Henderson, Richard Hen- derson, and Hamilton Fulton, also stood on Reading, Spelling, Blair's Catechism and Oratory. Wm. Burgess was considered the best Reader ; James and Pleasant Henderson the best Spellers ; James Henderson and Wm. Burgess were most correct on the Catechism ; and Wm. Burgess was the best Speaker. James Granberry, Wm. Savage, Joel King, and Alex. Gorman, on Reading, Spelling, Geography and Oratory. In Reading all were ap- proved — no distinction ; in Spelling, A. Gorman, W. Savage and J. King were rather best; in Geography, J. King and J. Granberry had some- what the advantage. In Oratory, J. Granberry was best. James Granberry, Joel King and Hamilton Fulton, exhibited copies in writing. The first and last were best. Henry Joyner, James Scott and Hamilton Fulton, on Geography. Arithmetic, English Grammar, Oratory, Composition and Writing — H. Joyner and H. Fulton were deemed the best in Geography; in Arith- metic and English Grammar, Joyner was best ; in Oratory, James Scott was best. In Composition and Copy Writing Joyner and Scott were equal. H. Fulton did not stand with the other two on English Grammar, Composition or Writing. Hinchey Dunn, Calvin Henderson and Monroe Webb, were examined on Geography, Arithmetic, Copy Writing, Composition and Oratory. Henderson was distinguished in Geography. In Arithmetic the merits of the Students were nearly equal. The Writing of H. Dunn & M. 462 Wake County Schools. Webb was best. The Compositions of Dunn and Webb were approved. In Oratory, all gave satisfaction. Charles Raboteau, Hincliey Dunn, Calvin Henderson, Monroe Webb, James Scott & Henry Joyner, were examined on Reading, Roman His- tory and Spelling in Waldo's Dictionary. C. Raboteau and C. Hender- son are the best Readers, and they and H. Joyner, are the three best Spellers. Charles Raboteau and James Granberry recited the Assembly's Catechism with much facility and accuracy. The first named rather best. Ransom Pool, Willie Jones, Dempsey Fuller, Green Ligon, Hinchey Dunn, Calvin Henderson and Monroe Webb, were examined in English Grammar. This class was highly approved. W. Jones and D. Fuller obtained the first distinction. Ransom Pool and Willis Jones stood on Arithmetic, Copy-writing, Composition and Oratory. In Arithmetic both did well; the Writing of R. Pool had a preference. Their Compositions were reported equal ; and their Orations were satisfactory. Joseph Hunter, Osmond Suggs and John Jones were examined on Selectee Veteri, Latin Grammar, Spelling, Composition, Copy-Writing and Oratory. In Selects Yeteri and Latin Grammar, J. Hunter and J. Jones were best. In Spelling, Jones is best and Hunter next. Suggs produced no Composition. Between the other two no distinction. John Jones is the best Writer. John Jones, the only member of this class who delivered an Oration, was approved. Albert Hendon, Frank Haywood, Hamilton Polk, Junius Fenner, Dallas Haywood, Green Ligon, Paul Cameron and John L. Taylor, stood on Cassar, Latin Grammar, Latin Prosody, Mair's Introduction, Spelling, Copy-writing, Composition and Oratory. The performances of this class were in general satisfactory. On Csesar, Albert Hendon was distinguished as the best scholar, and to F. Haywood and G. Ligon were given the second honor. In Latin Grammar, A. Hendon and D. Haywood were deemed best. In Prosody, all were approved. In Mair's Introduction, A. Hendon, F. Haywood and H. Polk were best, in the order named. In Spelling, A. Hendon is much the best ; G. Ligon, F. Haywood, D. Haywood and J. Fenner, are next best. A. Hendon, P. Cameron and G. Ligon are considered the best writers. Green Ligon's is the best Composition and Paul Cameron's the next best. In Oratory, Hamilton Polk was most approved. Frank Haywood and Hamilton Polk underwent an approved Exam- ination on Geography. ~No distinction made. Washington Price, Robert Bond, William Hill, Erasmus Fenner, William Gray, Thomas Charles, Haywood Hunter and William Dunn, were examined on Virgil, Greek Testament and Graeca Minora ; on the Greek and Latin Grammars and prosody, Arithmetic, Geography, Copy-writing, Composition and Oratory. On Virgil, Greek Testament Wake County Schools. 463 and Graeea Minora, Robt. Bond, E. Fenner and W. Price, were thought rather best. William Hill and Thomas Charles second best. The whole class acquitted itself very satisfactorily. On Greek Grammar, Latin Grammar and Prosody, all were approved. On Arithmetic, it was evi- dent that the class had paid a commendable attention to this useful study. The examination on Geography was confined to the American Continent, with which all appeared to be perfectly acquainted. Xo distinction. Robert Bond was not examined on this study in this class, but in a subsequent one. In Writing, Washington Price excelled. Robert C. Bond, Thomas Charles and William Gray, obtained the second honor. In Composition, R. Bond, W. Price and W. Hill, were most approved. In Oratory, Haywood Hunter and Washington Price were considered best. The rest were approved. Henry Kello was examined on the Eclogues of Virgil, and approved. Samuel Ferebee stood on Yirgil, the Greek Testament, Greek Gram- mar, Composition, Oratory and Copy-writing, and acquitted himself well on them all. M'Kinne Fenner, Theophilus Holmes and Henry Kello were exam- ined on the three first Books of the Odes of Horace ; on the Latin Grammar and Prosody; in Copy-writing, Composition, and Oratory. On Horace, Fenner and Holmes were best, Kello not having been so long engaged in the study as his classmates. In Latin Grammar and Prosody, Fenner was rather the best, especially in Prosody. In Writ- ing, Fenner excelled and Kello was next best. The Compositions of the class were all approved, Fenner's was best. M'Kinne Fenner was deemed the best Orator. Theophilus Holmes was examined on the Greek Testament and Greek Grammar, and deserves great credit for the proficiency he has made in these studies, considering the short time he has been engaged in them. M'Kinne Fenner passed an examination on the Elements of Geome- try, and acquitted himself well. M'Kinne Fenner, Robert Bond and Dempsey Fuller were examined on Geography. These are the best Geographers in the Male Department. They stood on the whole of Geography, and evinced that they were intimately acquainted with the subject. Dempsey Fuller and Charles Raboteau, on the Elements of Chemistry, displayed great accuracy and facility in answering every question pro- posed on this interesting Science. They also exhibited specimens of Writing. Fuller is the best writer. In Oratory, Raboteau excelled. Charles Raboteau, in addition to his other studies, was examined in the Elements of Geometry, and acquitted himself well. FEMALE DEPARTMENT. Lucinda Haywood, Sarah Goneke, Cynthia Hill, Harriett Boon, Martha Eppes, Celestia Goneke and Julia Holmes, were examined on Spelling, and approved. 464 Wake County Schools. The four last named also read in Murray's Introduction. Martha Eppes is deemed the hest Reader. The same little girls, with the addition of Rosa Gilmour, passed a very good examination on Catechism. Harriet Boon and Martha Eppes were examined on English Gram- mar as far as the Conjugation of the Verbs, and neither of them missed a word. Eliza Bond, Louisa Blackmail, Rosa Gilmour, Mary Gatlin, Adalaide Hunter, Margaret Haywood, Jane Hunter, Ellen Putney and Frances Raboteau, were highly approved as correct Spellers. The same Class, with the exception of Rosa Gilmour, was examined on the Evangelical Primer, and acquitted themselves well. Louisa Blackman, Jane Hunter and Frances Raboteau, were exam- ined on the whole of Murray's English Grammar, and were uncom- monly accurate. Eliza Bond, Mary Gatlin, Adalaide Hunter, Margaret Haywood and Ellen Putney stood on English Grammar, Reading and Geography. All the class acquitted themselves well. In Grammar Eliza Bond, Mary Gatlin and Ellen Putney, were thought best. Eliza Bond and Ellen Putney are the best Readers. In Geography all were ready and correct. Louisa Blackman, Rosa Gilmour, Jane Hunter and Francis Raboteau were examined in Reading. Rosa Gilmour was most approved. Eliza Bond, Louisa Blackman, Harriet Boon, Martha Eppes, Mary Gatlin, Jane Hunter, Margaret Haywood, Adalaide Hunter and Ellen Putney, exhibited Specimens of Writing. Of which Louisa Blackman's was best, and Martha Eppes and Ellen Putney's the next best. Celestia Goneke, Rosa Gilmour, Julia Holmes and Lucinda Haywood, also produced copies in writing. Celestia Goneke and Lucinda Haywood were most approved. Esther Blackman, Eliza Britt, Sally Coman, Mary Eppes, Mary Gil- mour, Rebecca Haywood, Mary Holmes, Sarah Ann Jones, Ellen Raboteau and Tabitha Savage, were examined on Reading, Spelling, English Grammar, Geography, and blank Maps. This class Read and Spelt well. Rebecca Haywood, Ellen Raboteau, Mary Eppes and Eliza Britt were deemed the best Readers, and Rebecca Haywood, Ellen Raboteau, Eliza Britt, Esther Blackman and Sarah Coman were the best in Spelling. On English Grammar the class recited and parsed very correctly. R. Haywood, T. Savage, E. Raboteau and E. Britt were entitled to the first distinction. This class was examined on the whole of Willett's Epitome of Geography, and were found very correct. No distinction. On the blank Maps, all manifested great accuracy; but the following are said to have been the most successful students during the session, viz. : E. Britt, E. Blackman, M. Eppes, R. Haywood, and T. Savage. Tabitha Savage was examined on the Rule of Exchange, and acquitted herself well. Wake County Schools. 465 Esther Blackmail, Eliza Britt, Mary Eppes, Rebecca Haywood, Ellen Raboteau and Tabitha Savage, were examined on the Westminster Catechism, and were highly approved. Mary Gilmonr and Sarah Ann Jones passed through the Episcopal Catechism, and Sally Coman through the Methodist Catechism, cor- rectly, and without hesitation. Elizabeth Battle, Margaret Coman, Sarah B. Jones, Louisa Hendon, Sarah Simmons, Mary Stuart and Sophronia Waite, were examined on Reading, Spelling, English Grammar, Adam's Geography, blank Maps, Copy-writing & Bible Questions. In Reading, E. Battle, L. Hendon, and S. Simmons, were distinguished. All spelt well, but S. Simmons and M. Stuart were best. In parsing, S. Simmons, L. Hendon and M. Stuart were most approved. In Geography, pre-eminence is justly due to the same young ladies, who obtained distinction in parsing. Sophronia White had the second distinction. On the blank Maps all were very expert. To Mary Stuart and Louisa Hendon, however, were awarded the highest praise. The best Writers in this Class, are Sophronia White, Margaret Coman and Louisa Hendon, in the order named. On Bible Questions, this Class had not paid that attention which the import- ance of the subject required. Margaret Coman, Louisa Hendon, Sarah Simmons, Mary Stuart and Sophronia White, were examined on Reduction, and appeared well acquainted with this part of Arithmetic. Margaret Coman, Louisa Hendon and Mary Stuart stood on Blair's Elements of Astronomy, and were highly approved. ISTo distinction. Eleanor Boylan, Esther Barclay, Harriet Cobbs, Mary Crenshaw, Frances Crenshaw, Charlotte Harrington, Maria Hill and Catherine Raboteau were examined on Reading, Spelling, Barsing, Blair's Ele- ments of Bhilosophy, first volume of Whelpley's Compend of History, Arithmetic, Copy-Writing and Bible Questions. This class read well. Their merits were in the following order, viz. : Maria Hill, C. Raboteau, C. Harrington, H. Cobbs, E. Boylan, M. A. Crenshaw, E. Barclay and E. Crenshaw. In Spelling, C. Raboteau, C. Harrington, H. Cobbs and M. Hill were considered best. In Barsing, C. Raboteau and H. Cobbs, had the superiority. In Blair's Bhilosophy, no distinction was made. In Whelpley's Compend, E. Boylan, C. Raboteau, M. Hill and C. Har- rington were deemed best and equal. In Arithmetic all were approved on the Rule of Three. M. Hill, C. Harrington and H. Cobbs are the best Writers; and all appeared to be well acquainted with Scripture History, every question being answered correctly. Delia Haywood, Lucy A. King, Lavinia Moore, Martha Bool, Mary A. Fotter, Jane Savage, Catherine Shaw, Eliza Washington & Gough Ann Whitaker, were examined on Reading Young's Night Thoughts, Spelling, Barsing, Copy-writing and Bible Questions. This is an excel- lent Class of Readers. Lucy King, Martha Bool, Mary Fotter & Eliza 30 466 Wake County Schools. Washington stand at the head of it. The whole spell admirably. Martha Pool and Catharine Shaw best. In parsing, the Class acquitted itself well. E. Washington was entitled to the first honor. In Writing, Eliza Washington and Delia Haywood were distinguished ; Mary Potter and Lavinia Moore were second best. In Bible Questions all were per- fect. No distinction. The same Class, with the exception of Delia Haywood, Lavinia Moore & Martha Pool, stood on both volumes of Whelpley's Historical Com- pend. With the study of Sacred, this Class has successfully united that of Profane History, in which they were highly approved. Delia H. Haywood, Mary S. Pool, Lucy A. King, Mary A. Potter, Jane Savage, Catharine Shaw and Eliza H. Washington, were exam- ined on Rhetoric. Delia Haywood and Martha Pool, passed through the whole Work. The rest made a promising Essay on the six first lectures. Lavinia Moore, Eliza H. Washington and Gough Ann Whitaker, stood a. satisfactory examination on Blair's Elements of Natural Philoso- phy. No distinction. Delia H. Haywood, Martha S. Pool and Gough Ann Whitaker, were examined on Logic — a study which they had but recently commenced, but on which they acquitted themselves satisfactorily. Delia Haywood underwent an examination on the Erench Grammar and Exercises, and evinced to the Trustees that she had paid consider- able attention to this branch of polite Education. Lavinia Moore was examined on Adam's Geography, and gave satis- factory proof of having paid no ordinary attention to this useful study. The following young Ladies were examined on the several branches of Arithmetic, viz. : Eliza H. Washington on Reduction. Delia H. Haywood, Lucy A. King, Lavinia Moore, Martha S. Pool, Mary A. Potter and Catharine Shaw, on the Rule of Three and Practice. Jane Savage and Gough Ann Whitaker, on Discount, Barter, Loss and Gain, Allegation, Single and Double Position. The Trustees were gratified to find that all the attention merited by this important subject had been faithfully bestowed upon it by these students. Jane Savage and Gough Ann Whitaker were considered the best Arithmeticians; and Mary A. Potter but little inferior to them. Jane E. Eox and Eliza H. Hill were examined on reading Thomson's Seasons, Copy-writing, Arithmetic, Bible Questions, Erench Grammar and Exercises, Historic Sacra? and Viri Romae and Logic. These young ladies have been very successful in their varied and important studies; and their Examination has abundantly testified that the distinctions heretofore conferred on them have been well earned, and has, at the same time, given a strong pledge that they will be amongst the brightest ornaments that have ever adorned our Institution. Miss West D. Whitaker having, at different times during her connec- tion with the Academy, passed satisfactory examinations on all the Wake County Schools. 467 studies belonging to the course of Female Education adopted in the Institution; and, after reviewing them, having at this time stood a highly satisfactory Examination thereon, the Trustees, agreeably to a standing regulation of the Board, determined to confer on her the dis- tinguishing honors of the Institution, viz.: An Honorary Certificate and a Golden Medal, which were, in due form, accompanied with a very handsome Address from one of the Trustees, conferred accordingly. Mr. Goneke's Pupils in Music were heard, at intervals, during the Examination of the Female Department, and at a Concert on Tuesday evening, and evinced much improvement in that delightful accomplish- ment. — Raleigh Register, June 1J/., 1822. [The above is a sample of what was usually printed at this period about the public examinations of the Raleigh Academy. This is given here in full. It would be impossible to print all of these examination reports in these documents. They are only valuable to show the course of study in the school and the number of classes. — C. L. C] SCHOOL CLOSING I> JUNE, 1S23. The semi-annual Examination of the Students of this Institution commenced on "Wednesday the 2Sth ult., and terminated on Monday last. The Trustees had never better reason to be satisfied with the progress in learning of the Students of both the Male and Female Departments, than on this occasion. On Thursday evening Mr. Goneke's Pupils in Music exhibited their attainments in that polite art, to a crowded auditory, in the spacious building which M. G. has lately erected, (which, by the way, we are pleased to see so far advanced towards completion.) A number of the performers were young in the science, but several of them displayed great taste and execution. The report of the Trustees' on the Examination was read on Monday last in the Presbyterian Church. The Honors of the Institution were conferred on the following young Ladies, who had with approbation passed through the course of studies prescribed for the Institution, viz. : Miss Jane E. Fox, of Franklin County. Miss Delia F£. Haywood, of Raleigh. Miss Eliza Hill, of Raleigh. Miss Martha S. Pool, of "Wake County. Miss Gough Ann Whitaker, of Halifax. After the Medals and Certificates had been conferred, the Graduates were addressed in an appropriate manner by "William H. Haywood. Jr.. Esq. The students generally, both male and female, were then addressed by William Rufhn, Esq. Whose excellent address, added to his venerable appearance, was highly impressive. —Raleigh Register, June 6, 1823. 468 Wake County Schools. SCHOOL CLOSING IN NOVEMBER, 1823. The semi-annual examination of the Students of this Institution closed on Monday last. The Report of the Trustees (an abstract of which appears in this paper) was read to the Students and to a large assembly of Citizens who attended on the occasion in the Presbyterian Church, by Dr. Burges, who afterwards conferred Gold Medals and Honorary Certificates on Miss Eliza Washington, of Lenoir County, Miss Lucy A. King, and Miss Mary Ann Potter, of this city, on finish- ing their course of Education in this Seminary, to whom he made a very elegant and appropriate address. The Trustees are indebted to the Musical Amateurs of the city for a number of agreeable pieces performed between the several parts of the ceremony. The whole was closed by a short address from the President. The Exercises of the Academy will be resumed on the first Monday in January next, when Miss Benedict, a Lady from the JSTorth, every way qualified for the purpose, will take charge of the Female Depart- ment. — Raleigh Register, November 7 ', 1823. The following additional facts are stated in the account in the Raleigh Star: A few appropriate remarks were addressed to the Graduates by Dr. A. S. H. Burges, and the ceremonies of the occasion (commencing with a prayer by the Rev. Dr. McPheeters, Principal of the Academy) were concluded by a neat and pertinent address to the Students, by Joseph Gales, Esq. * * * — Raleigh Star, November 7, 1823. NEW PLAN OF STUDIES AND METHODS, 1823. The Exercises of this Institution will be resumed on the first Monday in January under the continued superintendance of the Rev. Dr. Mc- Pheeters. The assistant Teachers, both in the Male and Eemale Departments, whose diligence and success have hitherto given much satisfaction, will continue to serve in their respective places. On the resignation of Miss Nye, Miss Benedict was elected to fill her place in the Female Department, and is now ready to engage in the service of the Board. * * * An arrangement has been made with Dr. McPheeters, under which, what has been usually called the Classical Department of the Academy, is now, at his own request, given up to his sole instruction and manage- ment. * * * The tuition fees of the Academy, for a session or half year are the following : 1st Class — Spelling, Reading, First Catechisms, Copy-writing, $5. Wake County Schools. 469 2nd Class — The four simple rules in Arithmetic, committing to mem- ory the English and Latin Grammars, Geography of the United States, Plain Sewing, $7. 3rd Class — Arithmetic, Geography and English Grammar throughout, Eudiments of the Latin Language, Xeedle-work, $12. 4th Class — The Latin and Greek Languages throughout, Elements of Mathematics, Natural Philosophy and Astronomy, Rhetoric, Logic, Moral Philosophy and Chemistry, Drawing, Painting and Embroidery, $15. * * * W. Hill, Secry. Raleigh, Dec. 23, 1823. Raleigh Grammar School, Or Preparatory Professorship. The Trustees of the Raleigh Academy, having given up the Classical Department of the Institution to the sole instruction and management of the subscriber, he proposes to establish a Grammar School, on a plan, of which the following is an outline : 1. The number of pupils, shall be limited to twenty ; but the school will go into operation with ten, or with any less number. 2. That the attention of the instructor may not be too much divided, and that full time may be given to each recitation, the pupils shall not, at any time, be divided into more than two classes. 3. The object of the school shall be, to prepare the pupils for enter- ing with credit, the University of this State, or any other University or College in the United States. 1. The use of translations among the pupils, either in or out of the school room, shall be strictly prohibited ; but in all cases where the gen- eral standing of the class, or the difficulties of any particular lesson, or number of lessons, seem to make it necessary, it is the intention of the instructor to sit down familiarly with the class as one of its members, and aid the pupils in getting their lesson, not by translating it for them, but by referring them to their Dictionaries, and affording them such hints and directions as will enable them in the exercise of their own faculties to surmount the difficulties which occur ; after which, the class will generally be required to review the lesson, and recite it at the proper hour. 5. That the pupils may become acquainted with the solution of the principal difficulties to be met with in the classics, a selection of these difficulties will be prepared as soon as practicable ; and particular sen- tences, as trials of skill, from time to time, be handed to the pupils. After allowing sufficient time for reflection and research, their solutions will be called for; and if not satisfactory to the instructor, he will either furnish what appears to him to be the true solution, or give fur- ther time for investigation. 470 Wake County Schools. 6. The classes will be required to pay scrupulous attention to the rules of Prosody, that they may, at an early period, be able with ease, to scan Hexameter verse; and thus habituate themselves to correct pronuncia- tion. 7. The school-room shall at all times be furnished with a competent number of Ancient Maps, for the purpose of instructing the classes as they progress, in the Geography of the classics. It has been found by experience, that the classics are studied by youth, with increased atten- tion and delight when their acquaintance with Classical Geography en- ables them to locate on their Maps, the poetic scenes and historic facts, of which they read. 8. The sessions and vacations of the school will be regulated for the present, by those of the University of North Carolina. The price of tuition per session will be $15, paid in advance. 9. Instead of public examinations, the attendance of two or more lit- erary gentlemen will be solicited at, or near the close of each session, for the purpose of examining the pupils privately : and parents and guar- dians shall be regularly furnished with circulars, specifying the stand- ing of their sons and wards, in regard to Behaviour, Industry and Schol- arship. 10. Particular attention will be paid to the conduct of the students. * * * All unnecessary harshness and severity, in administration and government and instruction of the school, will be avoided. * * * W. McPheeters, Principal of the Dec. 23, 1823. Raleigh Academy. — Raleigh Register, December 26, 1823. SCHOOL CLOSING IN JUNE, 1824. The semi-annual Examination of the Students of this Institution com- menced on Monday the 3d inst. and closed on Friday last. * * * Two young ladies, viz. Miss Catherine Raboteau and Miss Jane Savage, being reported by the Trustees as having passed, with approbation, through the whole course of studies prescribed for the Female Depart- ment, had conferred on them the distinguishing Rewards of the Institu- tion Honorary Certificates and Golden Medals with appropriate in- scriptions. In addition to the ornamental Branches of Music and Drawing in the Female Department, Miss Benedict and Mrs. Goodwin, our accomplished teachers, have introduced certain Fancy Work, such as the fabrication of richly decorated Baskets with painted Velvet Cushions, elegantly ornamented Rice Boxes, etc. with which the young ladies have been much pleased, and have employed their leisure time in this ingenious and tasteful employment, so as not to let it interfere with the regular exer- cises of the Academy. * * * The whole Institution continues to be superintended by the Rev. Dr. McPheeters. — Raleigh Register, June 8, 182J+. "Wake County Schools. 471 THE FIRST EXAMINATION UNDER THE NEW PLAN. [This report is printed in full to show the studies and classes of the several de- partments, under the new order of things introduced in January, 182-4.] REPORT Of The Semi- Animal Examination of the RALEIGH ACADEMY, June, 1824. PEPARATORY DEPARTMENT. Taught by Mr. J. E. Lumsden. Samuel Brown, Henry Mordecai, Robert Hardie and Solomon Dodd, were examined in Spelling, and approved. Four classes were examined in Waldo's Spelling Dictionary. In the first, composed of Abram Buford, Thomas Gholson, Joseph Gomian and Robert Smith, the two first named students were best. In the sec- ond Class, consisting of Bryant Reddin, Henry M'Kee, Edward Cobbs and Willis Dodd, the first named merits the first distinction, the 2d & 3d the second distinction. In the third Class, consisting of Samuel M. Boylan, Robert Haywood, Nat. Hill, Henry Bond, Rufus Polk, Caswell Price, Thomas Forster, Rush Haywood, Bruce Scott & John Stuart — R. Haywood and C. Price had the 1st distinction, and R. Polk, S. Boy- lan, and R. Haywood the 2d. In the fourth Class, consisting of John Sugg, Thomas Cook, Geo. Murden, Henry Levy, David Dudley and Alex. Gorman — Henry Levy and A. Gorman were best, and D. Dudley and G. Murden next best. The same youths who composed the above four Spelling Classes, were examined on Reading, in three classes. In the first class, on Beauties of the Bible, Edwd. Cobbs and Henry McKee ranked first, and Joseph Gorman and Bryant Redding next. In the second, on Murray's Intro- duction, Rufus Polk obtained the first honor, and Henry Bond and Thomas Forster the second. In the third, on Goldsmith's Greece, David Dudley, Henry Levy, Alex. Gorman and George Murden, were distinguished in the order named. Two classes stood on Blair's first Catechism. In the first, consisting of Joseph Gorman, James Gorman, Abram Buford, Thos. Gholson and Robert Smith, distinctions were awarded to Abram Buford & Joseph Gorman. In the second, consisting of Bryant Redding, Henry McKee, Edward Cobbs and Willis Dodd, the three first named were most ap- proved and equal. The following little boys were examined on Latin Grammar, viz. Thomas Forster, Caswell Price, Thomas Cook, Henry Bond, David Dudley, Rufus Polk, Bruce Scott, Rush Hayw r ood, Robert Haywood, Samuel Boylan, Nat. Hill and John Stuart. All acquitted themselves well. T. Forster and C. Price had the 1st distinction ; D. Dudley, R. Polk, S. Boylan and R. Haywood, the 2d. 472 Wake County Schools. David Dudley, Samuel Boylan, Thomas Cook, Rufus Polk, Robert Haywood, Bruce Scott aud Henry Bond, were examined on Histories Sacras. D. Dudley best — all approved. David Dudley, Henry Levy, George Murden, Alex. Gorman and John Sugg, were examined on Willett's Geography, particularly on the U. States, and were approved. James R. Scott stood alone on Adam's Geography throughout, and gave satisfaction. Three Arithmetic classes were examined. The first consisting of Henry McKee, Sam'l Boylan, Bryant Reddin, Bruce Scott, Robert Hay- wood and John Sugg, stood on Addition. B. Reddin and Henry M'Kee were best. Henry Levy, George Murden and Alex. Gorman formed the 2d class, and were questioned on the four Elementary Rules. They were all approved. The third class consisted of Jas. R. Scott and David C. Dudley, who passed well on the Rule of Three. Three classes, six in each, produced specimens of Copy-writing. In the 1st, all were nearly equal; in the 2d Bruce Scott, Samuel Boylan and Rufus Polk were best; and in the third, Thomas Cook and Caswell Price, were distinguished. GRAMMAR SCHOOL DEPARTMENT. Taught by Rev. Dr. McPheeters. This department is limited to twenty pupils, and consists of two classes. In the first or lowest there are thirteen members. Historise Sacra — Henry Cannon best. James Henderson, Joel King, JSTeedham Price and James Cranberry, next best. 2d division, Pleas- ant Henderson, rather best. Latin Grammar — no distinction. Reading Prose — Charles Scott, Monroe Webb, Robert Martin, Joel King, James Henderson, Henry Cannon and Wm. Burges, were most approved. Spelling by rote — JSTeedham Price, Henry Cannon, James Granberry, Joel King, Monroe Webb, James Henderson, Wm. Savage, Wm. Hay- wood and Pleasant Henderson, were best. Arithmetic — JSTeedham Price and Charles Scott, best. Henry Can- non, James Granberry and Monroe Webb, next best. Copy-Writing — Thomas Beckwith, JSTeedham Price, Henry Cannon, Monroe Webb, Joel King, James Granberry and Robert Martin were most approved. Speaking Orations — JSTeedham Price, Monroe Webb, Henry Cannon, James Granberry and Wm. Burgess, succeeded best. The performance of the whole class was satisfactory and credible. Second or Highest Class. It consists of seven members, who were examined on the English, Latin and Greek Grammars, Virgil's Aeneid, Scanning Hexameter "Wake County Schools. 473 verse, Greek Testament, Hair's Introduction, Arithmetic, Composition and Oratory. Albert Hendon and Kichard Hogg were best. Francis Haywood next best. It is but just, however, to remark, that the attainments of the pupils were different, when they were associated in one class at the beginning of the session. All appeared to have prosecuted their studies with a zeal and dili- gence highly commendable. FEMALE DEPARTMENT. Classes taught by Mrs. Goodwin. Julian Class. In Reading, Spelling, Catechism and Writing, consisting of 24 mem- bers, distinguished in the following particulars and in the following order, to wit : Mary Cannon in Spelling and Reading. Laura Burges, Mary Callum, Lydia Jones, distinguished in Spelling, Reading, Cate- chism; Jane Polk in Writing. Cornelian Class. In Spelling, Reading, writing, Arithmetic, Needle Work, Grammar, Geography, Astronomy, Rhetoric, History, Composition, Bible Ques- tions, &c. This Class consists of 16 members, who were distinguished on the above studies in the following manner : Ann E. Dunn, Caroline Bell, Eliza Bond, distinguished as the best spellers. As readers, this class is very highly distinguished ; in Writing, the first honor is awarded to Miss Lucy Fort. In Arithmetic Carolina Bell, Maria Goodwin and Lucy Fort, first distinction ; Mary Eppes, Eliza Bond, Ann Dunn, second distinction; Martha Eppes, Lucinda Bell, Rosa Gilmour, third. Needle Work, Miss Sarah Wooten excelled. In Grammar, all were highly approved. Ann E. Dunn, Maria Goodwin, Caroline Bell, Mary Foreman, Mary Epps, Eliza Bond, first. Martha Eppes and Lucinda Bell, second distinction. In Geography, Carolina Bell, Mary Eppes, Mary Foreman, Maria Goodwin, Mary Pleasants, first distinc- tion. Ann Dunn, Eliza Bond, second; Lucy Fort, Lucinda Bell, third; Martha Eppes and Cynthia Hill, fourth. In Astronomy, Maria Good- win, Caroline Bell, Ann Dunn, Eliza Bond, Mary Pleasants, first dis- tinction. Mary Foreman, Mary Eppes, second. In Rhetoric, Maria Goodwin was distinguished, likewise in History. Compositions, Mary Pleasants first, Carolina Bell, Maria Goodwin, Eliza Bond, second; Lucy Fort, Mary Eppes, Mary Foreman, third distinction. In Bible Questions, the whole class were very highly approved. 474 Wake County Schools. Taught by Miss Benedict. Decimore Class. This class, consisting of 9 members, was examined on English Gram- mar, Geography, Arithmetic, Bible Questions and Writing. On English Grammar, all were highly approved — No distinction. On Geography, Fetney Price, Eliza Parsley and Sarah Dupre were con- sidered the best; and Martha Whitaker, Pherebe Seawell and Celestia. Goneke, next best. All answered readily and correctly. Arithmetic — All approved. Bible Questions. Five of the young ladies were exam- ined on this study. Fetney Price was thought best, and Mary Polk and Sarah Dupre next best. Copy-writing. Their specimens were much approved. Fetney Price's and Mary Polk's were best. Trophomore Class, 1st Division. This class consists of 11 young ladies, who were examined on Read- ing in prose, Spelling by rote, English Grammar, Geography, Elements of Natural Philosophy, Arithmetic, Bible Questions, Copy-writing, and Composition. Beading in prose. This class reads well. Eliza Cobb, Cary A. Ghol- son, Priscilla Bradley and Francis Marshall, were distinguished in the order named. Narcissa Bullen, Eleanor Putney, Jane Hunter, Eliza Jones, Margaret Haywood, Mary Catlin and Adelaide Hunter were next best. Spelling by rote. The whole of the class spelt well, hardly miss- ing a word. English Grammar. The young ladies being able to an- swer every question readily, no distinction was made. Elements of Nat- ural Philosophy. This class, with the addition of Eugenia Duke, was examined on four different subjects, contained in this science, and an- swered every question correctly. Arithmetic. Highly approved. Bi- ble Questions. Examined through Genesis and to the 20th chapter of Exodus, and evinced their correct knowledge of this part of the Scrip- tures. Copy-writing. This class writes well. Miss Jones's copies were deemed the best, and Miss Cobb's and Miss Pullen's the next best. Com- position. Miss Gholson's Composition was considered as entitled to the first distinction. Miss Putney's to the second. Trophomore Class, 2d Division. Thiss class consists of 7 members, and was examined on Reading in blank verse. Spelling by rote, Notes on the Rules in Grammar and Parsing, Geography, Elements in Natural Philosophy, Arithmetic, Bible Questions, Copy-writing, and Composition. Reading Cowper's Task. The members of this class all read well. Miss Rebecca Haywood is thought to be the best. Spelling by rote. All spelt well. No distinction. English Grammar. This class was examined on the Rules and Notes, and evinced their perfect acquaint- ance with the principles of this valuable study. They parsed correctly. Wake County Schools. 475 Geography. This class was examined on the several parts of Geogra- phy, and answered every question correctly. The trustees have seldom heard a more perfect class on this useful branch of education. Ele- ments of Natural Philosophy. All this class (except Eugenia Duke, who was examined in another class) were heard on six subjects con- tained in this science, and appeared perfectly to understand these diffi- cult studies. Arithmetic. They are well acquainted with those parts of this science on which they were examined. Bible questions. From Leviticus to Ruth this class was examined, appeared to be well versed in this part of the scriptures, and answered correctly. Eliza Jones stood with this class and gave satisfaction. These young ladies, viz. Miss Coman, Miss Duke, Miss Fulton, Miss Haywood, Miss King, Miss Raboteau, and Miss Savage, are highly distinguished for their perfect knowledge of every branch of learning on which they were examined. Copy-writing. All these young ladies write a good hand. Miss King was distinguished. Composition. Of the Compositions, Miss Coman's and Miss Duke's were thought the best. Alphenor Class. This class is composed of six young Ladies who were examined on Reading, Spelling by rote, English Grammar, Arithmetic, Geography, Blair's Rhetoric, Bible Questions, Composition and Copy-writing. Reading in blank verse. Highly approved : Miss Louisa Hendon was considered as the best. Spelling by rote. This class spelt very correctly. If there be any distinction, Miss Shaw and Miss Stuart are entitled to it. English Grammar. They were examined on the JSTotes and Rules, and on parsing. All appeared well. Catharine Shaw and Mary Stuart are considered as the best Grammarians, and Louisa Hendon the next best. Arithmetic. Examined on 5 rules in this science, and were all approved. Geography. These young ladies were perfect in the several parts of this science on which they were examined. Blair's Rhetoric. All the members of this class distinguished themselves on this difficult study. Catharine Shaw and Mary Stuart were considered best, and Sarah Jones and Jackey Dunn next best. Bible Questions. Were ex- amined through the 1st and 2d Kings, and convinced the Trustees that they had read these Books with attention, being very correct in all their answers. Composition. Of the Compositions produced, Catharine Shaw's is entitled to the first distinction, and Sarah R. Jones's to the second. Copy-writing. The writing of this class is highly approved. Margaret W. Coman's is thought the best. Delphenor Class. This class is composed of four young ladies who were examined on Reading in blank verse, Spelling by rote, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Chemistry, Moral Philosophy, Bible Questions, Composition and Copy- writing. 476 Wake County Schools. Reading blank verse. This class read Thomson's Seasons and were approved. Lavinia Moore and Maria Hill were deemed the best read- ers. Spelling Waldo's Dictionary. All the class spelt well. 'No dis- tinction. Arithmetic. Examined on four rules in the science, and were found very perfect. English Grammar. They parsed blank verse, and showed themselves well acquainted with the principles of Grammar. Chemistry. The class passed an approved examination on this difficult study. Lavinia Moore and Maria Hill were deemed best. Moral Phil- osophy. Approved — no distinction. Bible Questions. They were ex- amined on St. Matthew's Gospel, and were highly approved. Composi- tion. The Compositions of this class were approved. Maria Hill's was deemed best. Copy-writing. The specimens of writing produced by the members of this class were all very good. No distinction could be made. Senior Class. The whole course of studies adopted in the Female Department of the Institution, viz : Reading Prose and Poetry, Spelling by rote, Copy- writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, Elements of Nat- ural Philosophy and Astronomy, Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric, Logic, Chemistry, History, Composition and Bible Questions. This class is composed of Jane D. Savage, and Catharine E. Rabo- teau, who having passed through all their studies with the approbation of the Trustees, are considered as entitled to the distinguishing honors of the Institution — an Honorary Certificate and a Gold Medal. Drawing. The specimens of Drawing produced were highly approved. Ornamental Work. Handsome Eancy Baskets, and specimens of Rice-work were exhib- ited, which displayed the industry, neatness, ingenuity and taste of the young ladies. Music. On Tuesday evening, an exhibition of Mr. Goneke's Pupils in Music took place in the Concert Room. Twelve of the young ladies per- formed. Having a due consideration to the length of time employed by each in the study of this elegant and fashionable accomplishment, all acquitted themselves in such a manner as to do great credit to the industry and musical abilities of their Preceptor, and to afford to a large audience a highly agreeable and interesting evening's entertain- ment. — Raleigh Register, June 11, 182 J+. "Wake County Schools. 477 MAT DAT, 1825. ■ ■ "Returning May "Borne on the balmy zephyr's fragrant wing, "Like a young beauteous bride from the orient bowers, "Sparkling with dewy gems and crown's with flowers, "Hastes to the favorite land and round her pours, "In rich profusion nature's boundless stores." The Annual Feast of Flowers was observed by the Female Students of our Academy, as usual, on Monday last. The Queen of the day was Miss Frances G. Marshall, of Halifax County, & the Address on behalf of the fair suffragants to their mimic Sovereign, was delivered by Miss Sophia G. Forney, of Lincoln County. It was written with taste and elegance, and delivered with more than usual grace and expression. This celebration of the first of May is not confined to country or climate. In the oriental vale of Cashmere — in the midst of French luxury, of English Sobriety, and of Scotch simplicity. "The spirit of fragrance is up with the day" to cull the sweetest and the fairest flowers, to celebrate the reign of Flora. — Raleigh Register, May 6, 1825. SCHOOL CLOSING, JOE, 1S25. The semi-annual Examination of the Students of our Academy, commenced on Monday last, and will close this day, when the Report of the Trustees on the Examination will be read out, as usual, at the Presbyterian Church, and Honorary Certificates and Golden Medals be conferred on Miss Laura Wilson of Mecklenburg County, & Miss Sarah R. Jones, of this county, who have passed approved examina- tions on all the studies embraced in the Female Department. The whole will be closed by an Address to the Students, by Mr. William Ruffin, in behalf of the Trustees of the Academy. The studies of the Academy will be resumed on Monday, the 13th inst. — Raleigh Register, June 3, 1825. [The June 10, 1825, Register prints a long account of this examina- tion. The new studies mentioned are the following : Selects Veteri, Natural History, Modern History of Europe, History of America ; ornamental work — hand screens, card racks, toilet boxes and mantel ornaments. J. E. Lumsden, Mrs. Goodwin, Miss Benedict, and Mr. McPheeters are mentioned as teachers. — C. L. C] SCHOOL CLOSING, NOTE3IBER, 1S25. The semi-annual examination of the Students of this Institution com- menced on Wednesday the 2d inst. and closed on Tuesday last, on which day the Report of the Trustees was read out in the Presbyterian Church 478 Wake County Schools. by Dr. Burges, and Honorable Certificates and Golden Medals were pre- sented to Miss Mary E. W. Eppes, of Halifax, and Miss Jackey Dunn, of this city, who had passed through with approbation the complete course of studies prescribed for the Female Department. Expecting to bave it in our power to gratify tbe parents and friends of the Stu- dents with an abstract of the Report of the Trustees, in our next Regis- ter, we sball at present only state tbat the examination was, on the whole, highly approved. The exercises of tbe Academy will not be resumed until tbe first Monday in January. — Raleigh Register, November 11, 1825. [Tbe account of this examination in the Register for November 15, 1825, mentions "Mr. Wetmore" as a teacher, assisting Miss Benedict. The other teachers were the same as in June, 1825. — C. L. C] VALEDICTORY ADDRESS OF TWO GRADUATES, 1825. The following Valedictory Address, to the Trustees, Teachers and Students of our Academy, was read in bebalf of the Graduates, at the close of the Report, at the late Examination, and is publisbed by request : Youth bas been justly termed tbe balcyon era of life. True, its en- joyments are transient, but there is a charm about them, which, in after years, comes full and sweet upon tbe memory, and, altbougb joys once prized may possibly be no more, tbe mind is impressed witb strong and vivid recollections of happiness. In mature life, there are sorrows often not seen, but not the less deeply felt. To tbe casual observer, tbe countenance wears the impress of happiness, but "Tbe cold heart to ruin runs darkly the while :" Contrasted witb tbis state, bow fades the fancied unbappiness of juvenile life. It is truly, in the language of poetry, "Evanescent as tbe tear on childhood's cheek." The sun, with its own glory, descending, passes from our sight, and is merged in the western horizon. The parting glories which are mani- fest in his descent are apt similitudes of the enjoyments of youth; tbe tranquil aspect of twilight's sober hour, the propbetic vision of tbat rational happiness which a life of piety and virtue cannot fail to ensure. " Truth and good are one, And beauty dwells in them, and they in her Witb like participation. Youtb is sweet — tbe deligbtful springtime of life. It is that period of existence wbich may be assimilated to tbe vivifying breath of morn upon all animal and vegetable creation. It is then that the mind is Wake County Schools. 479 ductile — the spirits buoyant — the heart elastic, and sensibly alive to "each fine impulse" of our nature. Then it is that imagination exerts its enchanting and often bewildering influence. Then it is that the dreams of fancy dress each passing moment in fancy's gayest attire, and then it is we " — listen to the song of the charmer, Charm he never so wisely." Alas ! That the cold dictates of reason, based on the lights of experi- ence, should force on the mind the recollection of the fleeting nature of life's visions — so bright — so beautiful — so delightful in their char- acter, and impress on us the saddening truth — "how very soon The glittering dreams of youth are past : That long before it reaches noon, The sun of life is overcast." The eye of the young, while the heart basks in the sunshine of joy, is prone to look for a cloudless sky : No cloud obtrudes upon the vision its gathering darkness : No latent or distant evil, to its unexperienced gaze mars the delight of perspective observation. Happy state ! The pastoral scenes of Arcadia amuse the credulous ; your reality is as dear as unquestionable. Heathen Mythology holds out to admiration its fabled elysium — blest be the sweet endearments which characterize the days of our youth — and our most innocent, therefore happiest years. Gentlemen — Members of the Board of Trustees of the Academy : In Compliance with the established usage of the Institution, we appear before you, invested with the distinguished insignia, of the Seminary over which you have so long and competently presided, and have un- feigned satisfaction in the reflection, that our last scholastic exercise is of a character which enables us to express to yourselves and others, the profound sensations of respect and gratitude which agitate our bosoms. During the important period of our young and yet tender years, to which we have reverted with interest ; perhaps with juvenile enthusiasm ; we acknowledge with sensibility the aid, guidance and kind superintendence resulting from your official station. You have acted as our temporary guardians — indeed, our pen imbued with the warmth of that current that eddies around the heart, would, in an hour like this, use a more emphatic appellation, and thank you in the parental sense. You have your reward in the conscious discharge of public duty. You have an especial reward; you aid in "rearing the tender thought" in both sexes. To us it belongs to speak more immediately of our own. The frosts of age, while lightly sprinkling on some, have fallen deeply on the heads of others. You have daughters : the advancement of their education — the character of their morals — in a word, their felicity both temporal and eternal, is with you an object of the highest interest. You appreciate the feelings of others by your own — you duly appreciate 480 Wake County Schools. the inestimable treasure you possess in deserving amiable & affectionate daughters; & while thought of such a treasure rushes upon the mind, you feel, and feel in their greatest force, the lines of the bard, alike true and exquisitely beautiful : "0 ! If there be on earth a tear From passion's dross refined and clear, A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek, 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head." Respectfully and cordially — Farewell ! To the Reverend and highly respectable Gentleman who presides as Principal of the Academy, — we feel prompted alike by duty and in- clination to tender our parting salutations. We are fully sensible, Reverend and dear Sir, of our numerous obligations to you for the superintending cares exercised during the whole period of our pupil- age. We are conscious that all your exertions were directed alike to our moral advancement and intellectual improvement. Accept our sin- cere thanks — they come from the heart. May your usefulness long be continued. May you be as happy as you deserve to be. More felicity we cannot wish you. Adieu, Reverend and dear Sir, we bid you most respectfully — Adieu ! Beloved Preceptress : In addressing you we might here adopt lan- guage, used on former occasions, perhaps, with less propriety, and say, (in place of the feeble language we are capable of drawing to our aid, for the purpose of expressing our obligations to you,) "the eloquence of gratitude is silence!" This would indeed imply all that the fondest and most grateful hearts could sigh forth, in pathetic silence to your- self; or give utterance, in the midst of this large and respectable audi- ence. Suffer us, however, to approach you in the order of parting — mournful — salutation. An eloquent Divine, in surrendering his pas- toral charge, said to his affectionate flock — (and his feelings were prob- ably those of the father, when the parting benediction and last advice are given,) "You will never hear my voice again!" We too, know, that in the character of Preceptress and Pupils, we shall meet no more ! Oh : we revert to the scenes that are past. We recall to mind your unremitted exertions to improve our minds and strengthen our morals. We fondly trust those exertions were not in vain. Time must show. But to you, under all circumstances, the meed of merit shall be given — the debt of gratitude is due. By an unfortunate, but not unfamiliar occurrence, your associate in the Female Department of the Institu- tion, was called from the discharge of her particular duties, and, prompted by natural affection, has visited a distant section of country. Of her hopes and fears — of the said reality — we touch lightly, but most respectfully : Domestic sorrows are sacred. We would yield the tear "Wake County Schools. 481 of sympathy. But — though sympathy is always valued — consolation is not essential, where the Religion of the Redeemer affords its blessed influences ! Beloved Preceptress — by the late examination, your merits in this character will be tested. By the testimony your numerous pupils will give, your correct <& affectionate deportment towards them, will be tested. Farewell, beloved Preceptress, we shall, (and especially one of us, who was placed under your more immediate care & pupilage,) carry alike into retirement, and the bosom of society, the fond recollection of all your kindness — all your goodness. Once more — Farewell ! To our beloved companions of the Female Department of the Acad- emy, we can say but a few words, from the limited nature of an address like this. The remarks which make the introduction to this Valedictory address, supercede in a great measure, observations which, otherwise, might now be appropriately introduced. The attainment of a good and suitable education is, generally, somewhat arduous. The rugged hill of science is not, always, easy of ascent. But, connected with that vigour and elasticity of mind which is natural to youth, superadded to the usual concomitant — the "roseate hue of health" — who should — who can despair? Beloved companions in the Female Department of the Institution ! In whatever relates to your intellectual and moral improvement, attend to the injunctions of your instructors. Our own inexperience and con- scious deficiency, forbid us to say more. We leave you, beloved friends in a short time, and "The world is all before us, Where to choose our place of rest — And Providence our guide." In after times, memory will recall scenes that are past ; hours illum- inated by the sunlight of joy and peace; and, in the language of an- other, "the heart and spirits, then shrunk and withered by the chilling- apathy of sorrow and disappointment, shall expand and dilate at the fond recollections of joys that are no more !" You too, will soon be in a situation like ours. You, too will soon have to tread the great theatre of life. Perhaps, as is often the case, not only the bloom of youth and the glow of health may be present, but friends and fortune smile upon you. Alas ! how soon may the scene be reversed. Long ere the frowns of age have silver'd the glossy ringlet, disease may have marked her victim — fortune abandoned her early favorite — and that state succeed, for which, in the pathetic lan- guage of the Poet, "Joy has no balm — affliction no sting." 31 482 Wake County Schools. 0, let it be remembered by us all, that, even in this cold and cheer- less winter of existence, Virtue may and will survive, — "Our immortal — never failing friend, And guide to happiness on high." Adieu — beloved companions of our youthful days — Adieu ! Mary E. W. Eppes, Jackey G. Dunn. — Raleigh Register, November 18, 1825. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1826. THE Exercises of this Institution will be resumed as usual on the first Monday in January, under the care of Rev. Dr. M'Pheeters, as Principal, with the usual Assistants, viz. : Mr. Joshua E. Lumsden, in the Male Department, and Miss Benedict and Mrs. Goodwin, in the Female Department. The Trustees flatter themselves that the high and uniform character which this Institution has for so many years sustained, will be its best recommendation to Parents and Guardians, who may rest assured that every attention will be paid, not only to the Education of Youth placed at this Academy, but to their morals and correct deportment. Board can be obtained in several respectable families in the city. Dec. 22. Wm. Hill, Sec. The Institution having heretofore been subjected to considerable trouble and loss from the lax and irregular way in which the tuition money has been paid to the Treasurer, it must be understood, that a certificate will in future be required of every pupil at the commence- ment of each session. — Raleigh Register, December 23, 1825. MAT DAT IN 1826. The vallies, hills and woods, in rich array, Welcome the coming of the long'd for May, Now all things smile. The month of May is justly deemed the youthful and lovely time of the year. It is at that period, when Nature appears inexpressibly charming, her lap filled with flowers — her ample bosom swelling with the nourishment of the world. The genial sun, "from the lucid cham- bers of the South, looks out and smiles," and the animation it creates, is universal, extending throughout all the elements and classes of being. It is the season when our liveliest feelings are enkindled — when we catch, as it were, new life from the surrounding objects of creation which are bursting forth into beauty, and our affections like the open- ing rivers just freed from their icy chains, are flowing in a thousand channels. Wake County Schools. 483 It is pleasing to see these customs which are sanctioned by time and approved by all as not only innocent in their character, but useful in their tendency, kept up at the present day. Among the observations of this kind, is the celebration of the First of May. Its return was observed yesterday, as usual, by the Female Students of our Academy, who present annually on the first of May, the first fruits of nature's kindly providence, as an offering to Flora. Miss Adelaide Hunter was selected by her associates, as the Rural Queen, and a numerous com- pany assembled to witness the coronation of the mimic sovereign. A profusion of good cheer and a band of Music contributed to the enjoy- ment of those present. — Raleigh Register, May 2, 1826. SCHOOL CLOSING, JUNE, 1826. Raleigh Academy. — The semi-annual examination of the students of this Academy took place last week, when the honors of the institution (a certificate and golden medal) were conferred on the following young ladies, they having regularly passed through the various studies pre- scribed by the regulations of the Academy, viz. : Miss Frances G. Marshall, Halifax. Miss Adelaide V. Hunter, Raleigh. Miss Eliza L. Bond, do Miss Caroline W. Bell, do Miss Sarah J. Coman, do Miss Eliza C. King, do Miss Mary M. Gatlin, Kinston. Miss Cary Ann Gholson, Brunswick cty. Va. —The Star, June 16, 1826. [The same account is found in the Register for June, 9, 1826. The account of the examination in the Register for June 16, 1826, mentions these additional books : Bucolics of Virgil, Gummere's Geo- metrical Definitions, and McDowell's Questions on the Bible. — C. L. C] REV. DR. McPHEETERS RETIRES. THE Rev. Dr. M'Pheeters, the Principal of the above Institution, having, after a service of sixteen years, given notice to the Trustees of his intention of withdrawing from his labours at the close of the present session, (which ends the first week in ^November) a successor is wanted. He must be well qualified to teach the Greek and Latin Languages and the Sciences, so as to prepare young men for entering any of our Universities, and must be of unexceptional moral character. The salary is $800, payable half-yearly ; and if the gentleman appointed has a family, the Trustees will accommodate him with a comfortable Dwelling-house, having attached to it a Garden and suitable Outbuild- 484 Wake County Schools. ings, free from rent. The services of the new Principal will not be required until the commencement of the next session in January. Application, by letter (postpaid) may be made to J. Gales, Presi- dent of the Board of Trustees, at Raleigh, 1ST. C, previous to the 10th of November next, on which day the appointment will be made. Raleigh, Sept. 13. The National Intelligencer will insert the above twice a week for 6 weeks and forward their acct. to the Register Office. — Raleigh Register, September 15, 1826. SCHOOL CLOSING, NOVEMBER, 1826. The semi-annual examination of the students in the Academy of this city took place last week. On Friday evening, the Report of the Trus- tees was read in the Senate Chamber by Mr. Stephen Birdsall, the Students were addressed by Mr. Weston Gales, and the honors of the institution (honorary certificates and golden medals) were conferred on the following young ladies, who had passed through the regular course of studies prescribed by the regulations of the Academy, viz. : Miss Rebecca Jane Haywood, of Raleigh. Miss Jane S. Hunter, do Miss Ann E. Dunn, do Miss Maria K. Goodwin, do Miss Mary E. Foreman, of Pitt county. The exercises of the evening closed with the valedictory address of the Graduates, which was read by Mr. Wetmore. — The Star, November 17, 1826. [The Register's account of the examination, November 17, 1826, contains the first mention of the New York Spelling Book. There is also mention of "painting on paper," and of "Mrs. Hill's pupils in Musical Science," who played and sang. — C. L. C] ELECTION OF DR. McPHEETERS' SUCCESSOR DEFERRED. The Trustees of this Institution met on Saturday last, at the office of the Secretary of State, agreeably to notice given in the public papers, for the purpose of electing a Principal, in the place of the Rev. Dr. McPheeters, resigned. After reading the letters and recommendations of the candidates, several of the Trustees being necessarily absent, the Board, on motion, adjourned to Friday evening next, at candle light, when it is hoped there will be a general attendance. To save the trouble of writing letters to the several unsuccessful Candidates, and the post- age of them, the name of the successful Candidate will be announced in the Register and National Intelligencer, immediately after the choice is made. — Raleigh Register, November 21/., 1826. Wake County Schools. 485 EET. J. 0. FREEMAN BECOMES PRINCIPAL. At a meeting of the Trustees of the Raleigh Academy, held on Satur- day last, for the purpose of electing a Principal of that Institution, in the place of Rev. Dr. McPheeters, resigned, the choice fell on Rev. Jonathan 0. Freeman, of Salisbury, in this State, who will enter upon the duties of his office at the commencement of the ensuing session on the first Monday in January next. — Raleigh Register, November 28, 1826. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1827. THE Exercises of this Institution will be resumed on the first Mon- day in the ensuing month under the direction of Rev. Dr. Freeman, as Principal, with the usual Male and Eemale Assistant Teachers. By a late regulation of the Board of Trustees, it is made the duty of the Principal of the Academy to spend a portion of every day in the Pemale Department. It is hoped that the Students will attend as early in the Session as may be, as their doing so will greatly facilitate the proper formation of the several classes. Dec. 18, 1826. ¥m. Hill ; Secy. — Raleigh Register, December 19, 1826. [The Star of January 5, 1827, praises Dr. McPheeters, and says that the new principal comes highly recommended and will merit the con- fidence of the public. — C. L. C] MAT DAT, 1827. The Anniversary of Flora's Birth-Day was celebrated by the young ladies of our Academy, on the 1st inst. in their usual manner. Miss Pherebee Seawell was the Rural Queen, and a numerous company as- sembled on the occasion. The weather was more March like, than was agreeable, but what with beauty, music and refreshments, the entertainment went off very well. — Raleigh Register, May If, 1827. SCHOOL CLOSING, JUNE, 1827. [The teachers mentioned in the account of the examination, Register for June 15, 1827, were J. E. Lumsden, Rev. J. 0. Freeman, Mrs. Goodwin, and Miss Benedict. There were no graduates. Spelling with definitions, Goldsmith's History of England, large handwriting and small handwriting, and Grimshaw's History are all mentioned for the first time.— C. L. C] 486 Wake County Schools. SCHOOL CLOSING}, NOVEMBER, 1827. Raleigh Academy. — The Semi-Annual Examination of the students attached to this Institution, took place last week, and the proficiency manifested was highly gratifying, but, as an Abstract of the Report will be published next week, it is unnecessary to dwell now on the particular merits of the pupils. On Friday evening, at the Methodist Church, the Report was read out, and Honorary Certificates and Golden Medals were conferred on Miss Fetney I. Price and Miss Hawkins H. Lockhart, they having passed an approved examination on the various studies prescribed in our course of female instruction. The Graduates and Students gener- ally, were addressed by the Rev. Dr. McPheeters, and we are confident that all present will unite with us in the opinion, that the Address was excellent in style and impressive in delivery, and was such as might have been expected from the known piety & benevolence of its author. — Raleigh Register, November 9, 1827. [The Register for November 16, 1827, says that J. E. Lumsden, Rev. J. O. Freeman, Mrs. Goodwin, and Miss Ann Benedict are the teachers of the literary subjects, while Mrs. Hill teaches music and Mrs. Mar- ling drawing and painting. — C. L. C] "Wake County Schools. 487 M o>"d — 03 a 3* a s a o o £1 "5 o a <3 is c3 3. 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B o "3 ||J| Bible cxerci logic. o E-i 490 Wake County Schools. OO PS m n S H > o C3 00 H P 1-5 Arithmetic English grammar Geography Natural philosophy Astronomy Moral philosophy Rhetoric Logic Chemistry History Composition Bible questions From Raleigh Register, June 7, 1824. CO 00 K H M s H !> OO H P 1-5 Wake Couxty Schools. 491 ASSOUSCEMESTS FOE 1828. THE Exercises of this Institution will be resumed on Monday, the seventh day of January next. The Male Department will be under the superintendence of the Rev. Dr. Freeman, and Miss Ann Benedict and Mrs. Goodwin will have the care of the Female Department as heretofore. The Preparatory School will be taught by J. E. Lumsden. By order, Raleigh, Dec. 19. War. Hill, Secy. — Raleigh Register, December 21, 1827. TRUSTEES SO LOGGER GUARANTEE SALARIES, 1828. THE Trustees of the Raleigh Academy, having determined to com- pensate their Teachers, after the expiration of the present session, by giving up to them the receipts for Tuition of their several Schools, (reserving for the Institution a low rent for the use of the Rooms), the Subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have engaged the Rooms which they have heretofore occupied in the Academy Buildings. They will be happy to continue to instruct the young Ladies at present under their care, and such others as may be sent to them. Parents and Guardians may rest assured that every attention will be paid, not only to the Education, but to the morals and behavior of their children and wards. Particular attention will be given to those Branches which are most important ; and the wishes of Parents will be consulted with regard to the studies of their Children. The rate of tuition will be as usual, viz. : First Class, $5.50 Second do 7.50 Fourth do 14.50 Third do 12.50 Scholars in the above classes will be received into both Rooms. It is intended that every excitement to laudable exertion in the pur- suit of learning shall be continued. Certificates and Golden Medals, will therefore, after the present year, be awarded to those who may, in the judgment of their Teachers and others, be deemed worthy of them. Rebecca Goodwin, Asrisr Benedict. It is expected that Tuition will be paid in advance as formerly. On the 16th day of June ensuing, the Subscriber will open a school in the building occupied for the Male Department of the Academy, for the instruction of youth of both sexes, in all the branches of English and Classical learning. In the course of Education pursued, the wishes and views of Parents and Guardians will be faithfully regarded, and 492 Wake County Schools. the same unremitting attention will be paid to the child pursuing the first rudiments, as to those who are engaged in the highest Classical studies. In all cases, the strictest attention will be paid to the more essential, but too much neglected, branches of Spelling, Reading, Writ- ing and Arithmetic. In the education of Females, in addition to the ordinary pursuits, the object will be to conduct their literary course, in such a manner, as to make them thoroughly acquainted with the subjects. To effect this object, a higher order of books will be introduced, and in the studies of Geometry, Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, &c. they will be made acquainted with the demonstrations. The experience of more than four years, in the Female Department of the Newbern Academy, afforded ample proof of the facility with which young ladies acquire this knowledge, as well as of the superior tone and vigor it gives to their minds. English Grammar, Parsing, Writing, Arithmetic and Geography, will constitute a portion of their daily exercises. By a faithful and unwearied application of thirty years experience to the best interests of the pupils, the subscriber hopes to obtain a share of public patronage, and to evince to his patrons that their con- fidence is not misplaced. For his talents and character as an instructor of youth, he begs leave to refer to his Excellency Governor Iredell ; to Rev. Daniel Southall, P. Brown and John Wheeler, Esqs., of Murf reesborough ; to Hon. W. Gaston, Jno., Stanly and E. Graham, Esqs., of Newbern, and to the sub- joined, unsolicited testimonials conferred on him after ten years residence at Edenton, and nearly five at Newbern. Jona. Otis. Freeman. From a Letter of a Committee of the Trustees of Edenton Academy: "Ungrateful, indeed, should we be, not to acknowledge with thankful- ness, the benefits we have received at your hands, and we sincerely lament that the state of our finances, or any other objectionable cir- cumstance, should deprive us of your valuable labours. "With due consideration, and sentiments of undivided esteem, we are, &c. Jas. Iredell, Jas. ISTorcom, Committee in Behalf of Trustees. Communication From Trustees of Newbern Academy. To All Whom it May Concern: We, the undersigned Trustees of the Newbern Academy, do certify that the Rev. Jonathan Otis Freeman hath officiated as the Principal in and over that Institution for the last four years. It is with feelings of sincere and deep regret, that the Trustees have learned that Mr. Freeman is about to relinquish that station — and they heartily wish Wake County Schools. 493 it were in their power to render the situation more compatible with his convenience and interest. In these regrets and wishes the Trustees are persuaded that their constituents and the community around them, without a solitary exception, warmly participate. This Seminary, under his direction has flourished beyond all former experience. In school discipline, in the varied qualifications of a teacher, in success in advancing the progress of his pupils, and in unwearied diligence and zeal, Mr. Freeman has always been considered by the Trustees as un- rivalled and entitled to their undivided acknowledgments. In awarding to Mr. Freeman this just and voluntary tribute of thanks for the faithful and able discharge of his duties in the Acad- emy, the Trustees would avail themselves of the opportunity to tender their testimony in the highest commendation of his social, moral and religious deportment. John Jones, J. Stanly, W. C. Stanly, T. H. Davis, M. C. Stephens, Th. Wadsworth, W. Handcock, Fran's Hawks, Will Gaston, E. Pasteur, Jno. F. Smith, Edw'd Graham, Elijah Clark, Isaac Taylor, March 24, 1821. A. Henderson. —Raleigh Register, May 23, 1828. SCHOOL CLOSING, JUNE, 1828. The semi-annual Examination of the Male and Female Students of our Academy commenced on Monday last, and closed on Wednesday. We attended the Examination and were well pleased with the manner in which the Students, in general, acquitted themselves on their several studies. We were especially gratified with the examination of some of the younger pupils in Geography, English Grammar and Arithmetic. The readiness and correctness with which they answered the questions propounded to them in these useful branches of Educa- tion, evinced the diligence of both Students and Teachers. So few of the Trustees attended the Examination, the Teachers con- cluded that, as there were on this occasion, no Candidates for Honorary Certificates and Medals, the merits of the Students might be safely left to the judgment of the Parents and others who were present, without a formal Report as heretofore. The Exercises of the Academy will be resumed on Monday, the 16th 494 "Wake County Schools. inst. under the care of Eev. J. 0. Freeman, Mrs. Goodwin and Miss Benedict; and as the Teachers will hereafter receive the whole profits of the Institution, they will have every inducement to use their utmost exertions to give satisfaction to the Parents and Guardians who may favor them with the care of their Children and Wards. — Raleigh Register, June 6, 1828. [Note that the interest of the trustees has declined, also that Mr. J. E. Lumsden retires. This is the end of elaborate reports of public examinations in this school. — C. L. C] COURSE OF STUDY AND TUITION CHARGES. RALEIGH ACADEMY. Terms of TUITION in the Department of the Academy under the care of Doct. Freeman, will be per session — 1. For Spelling and Heading $5.00 2. For Spelling, Reading, Writing and Tables 7.00 3. Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Gram- mar, Geography, History and Composition 12.00 4. Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Gram- mar, Geography, History, Logic, Natural and Moral Philosophy, Chemistry, Astronomy, and Composition. . 15.00 5. Languages and Mathematics, with the above Studies and Composition 15.00 Raleigh, 12th June. — Raleigh, Register, June 13, 1828. DEATH OF A FORMER TEACHER. Died, In Abbeville, District S. C. on the 5th ult. Chesley Daniel, Esq., an able Counsellor at Law. He was a native of our State, and a graduate of our University. — Raleigh Register, September 23, 1828. [He was formerly a teacher in the Raleigh Academy. — C. L. C] A NIGHT SCHOOL. THE Subscriber will open an Evening School, on the first Monday of November next. In this School will be taught Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, Trigonometry, Mensura- tion of Surfaces and Solids, Navigation and Surveying. The most faithful efforts will be made to render these useful branches of Educa- tion easy and familiar to those young gentlemen, who may be disposed to attend. Wake County Schools. 495 The terms will be moderate, and may be known by applying to the subscriber. Raleigh, Sept. 30, 1828. Jona. Otis Freeman. — Raleigh Register, September 30, 1828. SCHOOL CLOSING, XOVEMBER, 1828. We were present at the semi-annual Examination at our Academy of the Female Students under the care of Mrs. Goodwin, which took place on Monday last, and have pleasure in stating, that we never wit- nessed more satisfactory evidences of industry and ability on the part of Students, than appeared on this occasion. In English Grammar, Geog- raphy and History, their recitations were admirable ; their exercises in Arithmetic evinced the marked attention which had been paid to that usual branch of learning; and the Reading of the little Girls of 10 or 11 years of age, would have done credit to young Ladies who had fin- ished their education. We trust the talents and industry of the Teacher will ensure the patronage which they deserve. — Raleigh Register, November 7, 1828. The semi-annual Examination of the students under the superin- tendence of Eev. Dr. Freeman, took place during the last week. We could not find it convenient to attend in person, but were informed by those who were present, that the examination fully sustained the high reputation which has so long been awarded to Dr. Freeman as an able, indefatigable, and successful instructor of youth. — Raleigh Register, November 18, 1828. MRS. GOODWIN'S CLASSES. RALEIGH ACADEMY. Mrs. Goodwin RESPECTFULLY informs the Citizens of Raleigh, and her pa- trons generally, that she will open her School for Young Ladies, in the Room of the Academy in which she has heretofore taught, on Monday the 19th of January, and hopes, that the assiduity and attention which she has heretofore paid to the improvement of her Pupils, will insure her the continued patronage of her friends and the public. The Branches of Education and the terms of teaching, will be the same as heretofore. Dec. 24, 1828. — Raleigh Register, December 26, 1828. 496 Wake County Schools. DR. FREEMAN'S SCHOOL. RALEIGH ACADEMY. ON Monday, the 12th of January next, the Subscriber will open his School, for the instruction of Male and Female Students. In this School will be taught all the branches of English and Classical learn- ing. To his late Examination, and the number of pupils, who have been received on advanced standing, at the different colleges and Uni- versities, in the Union, he refers, for the advantages of this Seminary. Dec. 27, 1828. Jona. Otis Freeman. — Raleigh Register, January 2, 1829. DR. FREEMAN'S SCHOOL CONTINUES. EALEIGH ACADEMY. THE Subscriber will resume his School at the Academy, for young Gentlemen and Ladies, on Monday the 22d day of June. Prevented by indisposition, from an examination, he can confidently state to Par- ents and Guardians that, their children and Wards were never better prepared to do credit to themselves and their teacher. Of this he hopes to give ample proof at the close of the succeeding Session. ]STo efforts shall be spared to give the most entire satisfaction to all who honor him with their patronage. Raleigh, 15th June. Jona. Otis Freeman. — Raleigh Register, June 16, 1829. DEATH OF DR. FREEMAN, 1835. DIED, In Washington, 1ST. C, on Monday, the 2d day of the present Month, the Rev. Jonathan Otis Freeman, M. D., in the 46th year of his age. Dr. Freeman was a native of Massachusetts; but for the last thirty-five years has resided in this his adopted State, where he has been exten- sively and favourably known, both as a minister of the Presbyterian Church and an instructor of youth. — The Star, Raleigh, November 12, 1835. A NEW PRINCIPAL, 1830. PETER LE MESSURIER informs the citizens of this place, that he has this day commenced a select School for young gentlemen only, in the Raleigh Male Academy. His terms are thirty-one dollars for the usual scholastic year; half in advance, the balance at the close of the year. Reference to the Rev. Thos. P. Hunt of this place. Raleigh, Feb. 8, 1830. Mr. Le Messurier, who has lately arrived in this place, brought with Wake County Schools. 497 him letters of introduction and testimonials from gentlemen of high lit- erary and moral standing in Virginia, and I have no doubt that he merits the recommendations given him. T. P. Hunt. — Raleigh Register, February 8, 1830. ACADEMY MADE A TEMPORABY BOAEDI>G HOUSE, 1S30. J. GRANT, having taken possession of the Academy Buildings, (which will have undergone by the meeting of the Legislature, exten- sive repairs,) will be prepared to accommodate 15 or 20 members of the Assembly, as boarders during the Session. The location is such as to put it in the powers of boarders, to be as public, or private as they may choose ; being but a short distance from the Capitol and the busi- ness part of the City, and yet almost as retired as in the country. Raleigh, Oct. 17, 1830. — Raleigh Register, November 1+, 1830. JAMES GRA>T EEYIYES THE ACADEMY, 1831. JAMES GRAJNTT, Jr., will open a school in the Raleigh Academy on the 1st Monday in January next. The plan of education is prepara- tory for an admission into any class in our Universities, comprising the Latin, Greek and French languages, Mathematics, Belles Lettres and a complete course of English Literature. The price of tuition will be the same as that heretofore chargd by the trustees of the Raleigh Academy, viz. for the first class 7 dollars and 50 cents; the second 10 dollars; the third 12 dollars and 50 cents; and the fourth 15 dollars per session, with fifty cents for contingencies and firewood, paid in advance. Board may be had in his father's family at 8 dollars per month. The public may rest assured that the strictest regard will be paid to the moral deportment of those confided to his care; morality and the truths of the Christian religion inculcated; yet it will be kept in mind that this is a literary, and not a theological school. He ex- pects permanently to keep up the Academy, and to rely on his own exer- tions for patronage. It shall therefore be his pride and ambition to raise this Seminary to the elevated rank which it once possessed as a literary institution. There will be public examinations semi-annually, when parents and guardians may have an opportunity of witnessing the proficency which their children and wards may have made. Satisfactory testimonials of his scholarship and morals, from the Professors of our University, are in his possession. Should any think these exist only on paper, let them try him. He would cheerfully in- struct a class of young ladies in French, in the recess of the school. Raleigh, December 15, 1830. — The Star, December 16, 1830. 32 498 Wake County Schools. SCHOOL CLOSING, JUNE, 1831. THE EXAMINATION Of the Students in the Raleigh Academy, will take place on Monday the 30th instant and conclude in the evening of the same day, with ten or twelve Select Speeches. Citizens of the town and country are re- spectfully solicited to attend. The Second Session will commence on Monday the 13th of June. Attached to the Academy is a Library for the benefit of the scholars. The Teacher trusts that undivided attention to his business, and untir- ing exertions to advance the pupils confided to his care, will obtain a continuance of patronage. J. Grant, Jr., Principal. Terms. For the first Class, $10 50 ) For the second Class 12 50 > in advance. For the third Class 15 50 ) — Raleigh Register, Thursday, May 12, 1831. We were amongst those who attended the Examination of the pupils of this Institution, under the charge of Mr. JAMES GRANT, jun. which took place on Monday last. We were gratified to observe that the exercises were conducted in a manner which exhibited the real at- tainments of the scholars, and that the superficial and fallacious mode of examination which is often resorted to, by assigning to each scholar a mere task for the memory, was not practised on this occasion. The Examination throughout evinced a degree of attention and assiduous care on the part of the Instructor, and of application on the part of the Students, highly creditable to the Institution. — Raleigh Register, Thursday, June 2, 1831. RALEIGH ACADEMY CLOSING, NOVEMBER, 1831. The annual examination of the Students in the Raleigh Academy, will take place on the 17th and 18th inst. Select Orations will be de- livered on each evening. Parents, Guardians and other Citizens are respectfully invited to attend. J. Grant, Jr. Prin. Raleigh, Nov. 1, 1831. — Raleigh Register, November 3, 1831. JAMES GRANT'S TESTIMONIALS. JAMES GRANT, Jr. A Graduate of the University, Will open a School in the Raleigh Academy on the First Monday in January next. The price of tuition, discipline and course of instruc- tion, will be the same as heretofore. It is believed that the healthiness and central situation of the Seat of Government will give the the insti- Wake County Schools. 499 tution advantages not surpassed by any other in the State. Mr. Grant, in the discharge of his duties as preceptor, is determined not to be defi- cient in perseverance and attention to the advancement and morals of those confided to his charge. To parents who wish their sons well edu- cated and fully prepared for the University he respectfully submits the following testimonials of his qualifications : — he confidently hopes that they will entitle him to a liberal share of their patronage. CERTIFICATES. This certifies that Mr. James Grant, Jun. was a student in the Uni- versity of JSTorth Carolina tw T o years and a half, and that through the whole of that time his conduct was unexceptionally moral and regular. He entered the institution with approved examination on regular stand- ing, and continued to prosecute his studies and to sustain all his public examinations with distinguished scholarship. He received a diploma of Batchelor of Arts, as evidence of his scientific attainments, in the opinion of the Faculty and the Senatus Academicus of the University. He has the advantage of some experience in the government and instruc- tion of youth, by having been for sometime employed as the conductor of an Academy in the city of Raleigh. With a personal acquaintance with Mr. Grant's talents and qualifications, the subscriber has no hesi- tation in forming conclusively, an opinion that this gentleman will emi- nently grow and ultimately become distinguished as a lecturer on the Greek and Latin Languages. He is recommended to the confidence and kindness of all with whom he may be connected by Providence, in social intercourse or in the transaction of business. (Signed) Jos. Caldwell, Pres't, &c. University of N. C, June 1st, 1831. Mr. James Grant, Jr. pursued the study of Rhetoric and History with me, as a member of the Junior Class in the University of Worth Caro- lina; and although these branches of learning are not such as require great ability to enable a person to prosecute them with a good degree of success, he gave evidence of such intellectual endowments as must con- fer the power of making rapid acquisition in any other department of knowledge. He is recommended to the confidence of such persons as may have occasion to transact business with him. University of 1ST. C. E. Mitchell, Proff &c. June 2nd, 1831. University of N. C. 1st June, 1831. I do hereby certify that Mr. James Grant, Jr. was a regular member of this College, and that in the mathematical department he was without a rival in a class which, for its literary and scientific attainments, was unusually distinguished. In the various branches which constitute the mathematical course at this institution, he uniformly exhibited such a clearness of comprehenson, such an accuracy in detail, and such a cor- 500 Wake County Schools. rect tact for investigation, as demonstrated the solidity of his acquire- ments; and I therefore unhesitatingly recommend him as a well quali- fied mathematical instructor. James Phillips, Proff. of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy . June 2nd, 1831. Mr. James Grant, Jr., was a member of the Senior Class in the Uni- versity of North Carolina when he left the institution. He studied the French Language during the Sophomore and Junior year, and also during a part of the Senior year. Throughout the time spent by him in College he has been distinguished by industry and constant care and judgment in all his studies. In the French Language he made great proficiency. He may be said to have a minute knowledge of that branch, and was ranked among the very first in his class. The subscriber feels a great pleasure in recommending him as an excellent scholar and de- serving public confidence as a teacher, in that branch which he teaches in the University of North Carolina. Nov. 29. N. M. Hektz, Proff. Mod. Lang. Chapel-Hill N. C. June 2d, 1831. I hereby certify that Mr. James Grant, Jr. was, during his college course, under my tuition, in the Ancient languages, and was uniformly distinguished for his scholarship and unexceptional moral character. W. Hooper, Prof, of Ancient Languages in the University of N. C '. — The Star, December 2, 1881. RALEIGH ACADEMY ANNOUNCEMENTS, 1832. The Exercises of this Institution will be resumed on the last Mon- day in December. Terms the same as heretofore. Raleigh, Dec. 12. James Grant, Jr., Principal. — Raleigh Register, December 11]., 1832. A PLEA FOE THE LOCAL SCHOOL. The examination of the Students of this Institution, under the control of Mr. James Grant, jun. took place last week and afforded much inter- est to those who attended the exercises. While this School is undoubt- edly entitled to take a prominent rank among the Seminaries of the State, on account of the advantages which it offers for a classical edu- cation, it deserves commendation also, for the attention which is be- stowed upon those indispensable requisites, Arithmetic, Writing & Com- position — branches, which, in our higher schools, are too often entirely neglected. We were gratified at the performances of the Senior Class, who are about to leave the Academy and enter College — more particularly as their destination is our own University. It has become so fashionable to Wake County Schools. 501 undervalue everything at home, that many parents think their children, to graduate with eclat, must be sent north of the Potomac to finish their education. So accordingly they are despatched to Harvard, Yale or Princeton, there to to figure with plenty of cash and credit, until they are pronounced moribus inculcatus, literisque humanioribus imbutus. Thus it is, that the Poet's idea of "distance lending enchantment to the view," is not merely a fanciful idea, but a serious practical fallacy, which is constantly imposing upon mankind in some form or other. Our own domestic customs, our native literature and institutions, are comparatively ungenteel, insipid and vulgar. We look abroad for what- ever is classical, ingenious or tasteful. This is miserable taste and worse policy, and ought speedily to be corrected. — Raleigh Register, June If, 1833. RALEIGH ACADEMY CHANGES PRINCIPALS. The exercises of this institution will be resumed on Monday, Feb. 3d. Under the superintendance of the Eev. Dr. McPheeters, the subscriber will give instruction in the various branches of academical education on the following terms per session, viz. $7 50, $10 50, $12 50, $15 50, ac- cording to the grade of studies. The year will be divided into two sessions of five months each. Ealeigh, Jan. 30, 1834. — The Star, February 13, 1831/.. ORATIONS IN LATIN AND GREEK, 1834. Raleigh Academy. — The semi-annual examination of the pupils of this institution, at present under the government of Messrs. Johnson and Haywood, closed with exhibitions of public oratory by two divisions of students, composed of the first and second classes. Medals, indicat- ing merit, were prepared, and were manfully contended for. With a view of showing the estimation in which "classical studies" are held by the conductors of the seminary, Orations in both the Latin & Greek Languages were delivered to crowded audiences, with a fluency, a strong retention of memory, a happiness of pronunciation, and propriety of ges- ture, not often witnessed at our most enlarged scholastic establishments. — The Star, July 3, 183k- RALEIGH ACADEMY PLAN AND COURSE OF STUDY, 1834. This Institution, under the present organization, was opened in the month of February last. The Second Session of the present year commenced on yesterday, the first Monday in July; but in subsequent years the regular times of en- trance will be the first week of January, and the second week of June. The Terms of Tuition per Session, of five months, payable at the close of the Session, will be according to the grade of studies, as follows : 502 Wake County Schools. First Class, $7 50. Spelling — Reading — the first lessons in Copy-writing — Arithmetical Primers, and Geographical Primers. Second Class, $10 50. Fundamental Rules of Arithmetic — English Composition — English and Latin Grammar Recitations — Mair's Introduction — Copy-writing — History — Modern Geography, and Declamation. Third Class, $12 50. Book-keeping — Ancient Geography — Rhetoric — Geometry — Logic — Botany — Natural and Moral Philosophy — Arithmetic throughout — Syntactical Parsing in Prose and Poetry — Recitations in the Greek, French and Spanish Grammars — Latin Prosody — Histories Sacrse — Viri Romas, and Latin Composition. Fourth Class, $15 50. Ovidii Editio Expurgata — Greek Testament — Graeca Minora — Virgil — Translating the French and Spanish Languages, with original Compo- sition in each — Algebra — Chemistry — Astronomy — Mythology, and Sur- veying. At the close of each Session, there will be a Public Examination, at which time Parents, Guardians and others who may attend, will be able to judge for themselves of the improvement and scholarship of the Pu- pils. The plan of study adopted in this Institution, is intended to em- brace a thorough course of English Instruction, that will qualify Stu- dents for embarking with ease and advantage in the ordinary business and employments of active life. With this view, particular attention will be paid to common Arithme- tic, English Grammar, Spelling, Copy-writing, Exercises in Transcrib- ing, Book-keeping, the Statement of Accounts, the drawings of common Instruments of Business, &c. as well as to the higher branches of Eng- lish Education. An accurate and practical knowledge of Arithmetical computation, we believe to be indispensable. Its great utility to men of all professions, and in every department of active business, is universally acknowledged ; and yet the want of it, it is to be lamented, meets us at every turn in the paths of life. Special attention will be given to this useful branch of knowledge with the Subscribers, and they will con- stantly have the Pupil's eye fixed on the active practical business trans- actions that commonly occur in the various pursuits of enterprise and industry. A young man may be thoroughly read in the Greek and Roman Clas- sics — nay, he may be an adept in every other department of Literature — yet, if he is not critically acquainted with the rules and principles of Arithmetic, the moment he enters upon the busy theatre of useful em- ployment, he sensibly feels his deficiency. The study of Arithmetic, and the strict attention to Oratory and Rules of good Speaking, will consti- "Wake County Schools. 503 tute two important features in the System of Education adopted in the Ealeigh Academy. Another object of the school is, to prepare Pupils to enter with credit, the University of this State, or any other College. Aware that Preparatory Instructions occupies a most important place in the work of Education — that it cannot be negligently conducted with- out serious injury, and that it cannot be negligently conducted without serious injury, and that its omissions and defects can seldom be remedied after admission into College, due care will be bestowed on the Classical department of the Institution. Grammar recitations and the study of Alair's Introduction will continue throughout the whole Preparatory course. The Classics will be pursued to any extent that may be desired. The excellent Prosody of Professor Hooper, and the fine Scheme of Preparatory Studies prescribed by the Faculty of the University of this State, will be constantly kept in view. The School-rooms shall be furnished with a competent supply of An- cient Maps, for the purpose of illustrating the Geography of the Classics. A selection of some of the principal varieties of construction to be met with in the Classics, will be proposed, and particular sentences handed from time to time, to the Pupils, as trials of skill in the solution of difficulties. Proper attention will be paid to the conduct and general deportment of the Students, and a regular attendance on divine service will be re- quired. We think it proper however, to be governed wholly by the wishes of Parents and Guardians as to place where the Students shall attend worship. Every prudent method will be adopted to promote strict order, unblemished morals and constant industry. In the Government and instruction of the School, the Subscribers will be aided from time to time by the counsels, experience and general super- vision of the Bev. Dr. McPheeters. Board may be readily obtained, in desirable situations in private fam- ilies, on moderate terms. N". B. Instruction when required will be given in the French and Spanish Languages ; which may be acquired on the plan adopted by the Subscribers, with great facility. L. B. Johnson. Tho. B. Haywood. — The Star, July 21±, 183J+. SCHOOL CLOSING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, DECEMBER, 1834. An examination of the Pupils in the Ealeigh Academy will be held on Thursday and Friday, the 4th and 5th days of December. Hours of examination from 9 o'clock A. M. to noon ; and from 2 o'clock to 5 P. M. Public Speaking by the Students on the evening of each day, com- mencing at 6 o'clock. 504 Wake County Schools. The Patrons of the School and others who take an interest in the thorough education of youth, are respectfully invited to attend. The exercises of the Institution will be resumed on the first Monday of January next. A prospectus exhibting the course of study pursued, may be had at any of the Bookstores in Raleigh, and when it is desired, will be for- warded to gentlemen at a distance. L. B. Johnson. Raleigh, Dec. 2, 1834. Thos. B. Haywood. FEMALE ACADEMY. It is with peculiar pleasure, that the subscriber is permitted to an- nounce to the former friends and patrons of MRS. HUTCHESOjST (formerly Miss NYE,) and to the public in general, that she is ex- pected to open an Academy for young Ladies, in Raleigh, on or about the first Monday in January. The proof which Mrs. H. has already given to the citizens of Raleigh of her superior moral and intellectual qualifications, as an Instructress of young Ladies, precludes the necessity of any labored encomium from us. In justice to her, however, it should be stated, that her experience in the business of Instruction has been much enlarged in the interval of her absence from this city; and that she has recently gone to one of the first Eemale Seminaries in the United States, for the express jDurpose of still better qualifying herself for the employment she is about to resume among us. It is scarcely necessary to say, that whatever measure of our own counsel and aid, in the government and instruction of her School, may seem to be needed, it shall at all times be promptly and cheerfully ren- dered ; for we have resolved, as far as our efforts may contribute to that end, that the FEMALE DEPARTMENT of the RALEIGH ACADEMY shall not be surpassed by any in the country. We are authorized to add that both the Male and Female Depart- ments will be favored with the counsel, experience and general super- vision of the Rev. Dr. McPHEETERS. Nov. 24. L. B. Johnson. — The Star, December k, I8$k- OPENING OF ACADEMY POSTPONED. OWING to some contemplated repairs, for the better accommoda- tion of the Students, the Exercises in both Departments of this Insti- tution, will be postponed until the second Monday in January. We take pleasure in announcing that the Rev. Mr. Jameison is expected to deliver an Address at the opening of the Session, commenc- ing at 10 o'clock, A. M. The patrons of the School, and the citizens generally, are respectfully invited to attend. Jan. 2, 1835. L. B. Johnson. — The Standard, January 2, 1835. Wake County Schools. 505 SNOW DETAINS MRS. HUTCHESON. Mrs. Hutcheson, who was to have opened a Female School in this city, on the 2d Monday in January, has not yet arrived. A recent letter from this lady, dated the 6th inst., informs us that she is now on her way to Ealeigh, and that her detention, which she seriously regrets, is to be attributed to the inclemency of the weather, and the great quantity of fallen snow, which had rendered travelling either by land or water, impossible. She hopes this will be a sufficient apology to her friends, for not commencing her school at the time specified in the advertisement. We are in daily expectation of Mrs. H., and shall give due notice of her arrival. Raleigh, Jan. 15, 1835. L. B. Johnson. — The Standard, Raleigh, January 16, 1835. MRS. HUTCHESOX has arrived in Raleigh, and commences school this day, Jan. 23, 1835. — The Standard, January 30, 1835. COUESE OF STUDY IN EALEIGH ACADEMY. MRS. S. P. NTE HUTCHESOX, having entered on the duties of her appointment, begs leave to inform her friends and the public in general, that she will be happy to receive under her care, pupils in any or all the branches of Female education. Terms of admission : Preparatory Department, $S per session. ' Second Class, embracing Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, Com- position, and History, $12 per session. Third Class, including all the higher branches of an English Educa- tion, per session, $15. Extra Branches, Latin, French and Spanish Languages, Drawing and Music, at the usual prices. A Prospectus exhibiting Mrs. H's views on Female Education, with the general regulations of the Department under her care, will shortly be published. Raleigh, Feb. 11, 1835. — The Standard, February 13, 1835. EALEIGH ACADEMY CLOSING, JUNE, 1S35. The examination of the pupils in both branches of this Institution, commenced on Monday morning, and closed on Wednesday evening of this week. On Tuesday evening there was an interesting exhibition of public speaking, by the students in the male department, The Orations, the 506 Wake County Schools. Dialogues, and other performances, were creditable to the genius and application of the young gentlemen; and evinced in connexion with their examinations a proficiency in their studies which reflects much credit on the talents and assiduity of their Instructors, Messrs. L. B. Johnson, Principal, and Thos. B. Haywood, Assistant Instructor. A crowded and respectable auditory, were highly gratified with the exer- cises of the evening. The young ladies, pupils in the Female department of the Academy, under the guidance and instruction of Mrs. S. P. Nye Hutcheson, also went through a critical examination, in the different branches of Pemale Education, during the three days mentioned. In these exercises, the young ladies acquitted themselves to the delight of all who wit- nessed their performances; their advancement, as indicated by their examinations, surpassed even the hopes of their parents and guar- dians, and is the surest test of the talents and qualifications of their accomplished Instructress. It will be seen from an advertisement in this paper, that the summer session of both branches of the Raleigh Academy, will commence on Monday, the 15th of the present month. — The Standard, June 5, 1835. [Announcement of the examination appeared in The Standard for May 22, 1835.— C. L. C] MORE PUPILS WANTED. THE SECOND QUARTER Of Mrs. Hutchison's School will commence on the 1st of September. A few more scholars can be received. Enquire at the School Room, or at Mrs. John Stuart's, Fayetteville Street. August 22, 1835. — The Standard, August 27, 1835. EXAMINATION AND VACATION SCHOOL, 1835. THE SEMI-ANNUAL EXAMINATION OF MRS. HUTCHESON'S SCHOOL will take place at her School Room, on the fifth and sixth of November. Her patrons and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Her VACATION SCHOOL will commence on the 12th of Novem- ber and continue till the beginning of the New Year. Terms of admission as follows : First Class $4.00 Second do 3.00 Third do 2.00 Wake County Schools. 507 Mrs. H. would be happy to receive under her instruction, a Class of Young Ladies in Arithmetic. Ealeigh, Oct. 26, 1S35. — Raleigh Register, October 27, 1835. EALEIGH ACADEMY EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER, 1S35. The Annual Examination of the Pupils in the Male Department of the Ealeigh Academy, will take place on Monday and Tuesday, the 9th and 10th of November next. Hours of Examination from 9 o'clock, A. M., to noon, and from 2 to 5 o'clock, P. M. Public Speaking by the Students on Tuesday evening, commencing at 6 o'clock. The Patrons of the Institution, and the public generally, are re- spectfully invited to attend. The next Session will be opened on the first Monday in January, 1836. L. B. Johnson, Ealeigh, Oct. 28, 1835. Thos. B. Haywood. — Raleigh Register, November 10, 1885. EALEIGH FEMALE ACADEMY EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER, 1835. The examination of Mrs. Hutchison's Pupils (between fifty and sixty in number), took place on Thursday and Friday last. The profiency of the young Ladies, as exhibited on the examination, was highly creditable, both to themselves and to their Preceptress. On Geography, Parsing, Blank Verse, Mythology, Natural Philoso- phy and Astronomy, Botany, and the French language, the classes re- cited with uncommon readiness and accuracy, and were heard with interest and satisfaction. A short time previous to her present connexion with the Ealeigh Academy, Mrs. HUTCHISON visited one of the most respectable Female Seminaries in the North, where she made herself familiar with the most popular methods of conducting such Institutions ; ascertained what Text Books were most in use, and most approved, and what was the course of study at present regarded as best adapted to secure all the important ends of Female Education. Mrs. HUTCHISON'S qualifications as an Instructress, her zeal, her kindness to her pupils, her untiring diligence, her acquaintance with polite literature, and the christian tendency and influence of her coun- sels and example, all conspire to mark her out as not unworthy the con- tinuance of the respectable patronage which she has already received. We have the pleasure to subjoin the address of Mrs. H. to her pupils, at the close of the examination, a copy of which, at our request, has been furnished for publication. 508 Wake County Schools. Mrs. Hutchison's Address to Her Pupils. MY DExVR YOUNG FRIENDS, Today closes, for this session, our connection as teacher and pupils. The opportunity for usefulness, which days, and weeks, and months have offered to our improvement, is now no longer ours. We may look back upon it, as from an eminence over a flower enamelled plain, which we have been permitted to travel together, but we may not retrace our steps, how erroneously soever they may have been taken. Our course has been marked upon the wing of time, which, in its ever onward flight, has sped past us, toward the boundlessness of eternity. But the retrospect may be profitable to us. The sharp shrill sound of one dear-bought whistle, rang in the ear of Dr. FRANKLIN an in- valuable lesson against extravagance and folly of every sort, through every after period of his long and useful life. Recollection of time wasted in the school room, ought to make upon our hearts as permanent impression as wasted money did upon Frank- lin's ; and the remembrance of whatever has tempted us to slight or neglect the privileges bestowed upon us, ought, like the floating mast of some noble ship, wrecked upon a sunken rock, to remind us of the dan- ger that lurks beneath the unruffled wave. You will all, I believe, bear me witness that I have assiduously en- deavored to induce you to devote yourselves to your various studies, both at home and at school; that I have endeavored to render these studies pleasant and profitable to you, in order to lead you to set a proper value upon your opportunity for improvement; and that while I have given to the cutivation of the mind its due pre-eminence I have never ceased to impress upon you the necessity of acquiring and observing that grace- ful ceremonial of manners and deportment, which an intercourse with polished and refined society imperiously requires at our hands; and yet, far beyond and above all, that I have endeavored to teach, that all our thoughts, and words, and actions are open to the inspection of that holy and sovereign God who observes the slightest departure from a right motive and will soon bring us to a strict account and appoint us to a corresponding habitation within the all absorbing circle of eternity. Have you all my dear young friends, the consciousness of having im- proved aright the whole time allotted you, for study, by your teacher? Have you uniformly obeyed the rules of school, Avhether under the eye of your teacher or absent from her? Have you done all that she has taught you to do, and left undone all that she has advised you to avoid, respecting your external conduct? Have you practiced the still higher and holier duties which she has enjoined upon you for the culti- vation of your temper and your heart ? Let each answer these in- quiries at the bar of her own conscience, remembering how soon all its most secret whisperings will be made known before that most august tribunal, before Avhich every human being is appointed to stand. Wake County Schools. 509 I rejoice to be able to say you have all improved. Some, indeed, (as must always be expected,) have improved much more rapidly than oth- ers; but I trust you all carry from school much instruction to benefit you in future life ; much that will remind you, when we are separated far from each other, of the many duties devolving upon you, in all the relations of life that you may be called to sustain ; much that will re- mind you that to do good to all, as we have opportunity, is the noblest employment, and purest happiness of a woman. You all are dear to me. You have been in the place of children, of my own orphan children, who are far from me. Many of you have been, at all times, and on all occasions, dutiful and affectionate ; and I shall not cease to cherish, while memory lasts, the pleasant recollection of the time we have spent together. Will you not also, my dear pupils, remember me ? And when, amid the cares, the perplexities, and, it may be, the sorrows of ripe years, you cast back a look of fond regret towards the peaceful scenes of this School Room, and the beautiful grove by which it is shaded, will you not kindly blend my memory in the soothing recollection, and, long after I am silent in death, be renewedly encouraged by your grateful affection, to persevere in the paths of rectitude and piety? May the rewards of the christian, and the presence of the Redeemer, never cease, to attract you, until you enter the mansions prepared for the blessed ! Some of you will, I trust, be soon again under my care. Permit me to assure you, I shall rejoice still to guide your onward steps; and most sincerely do I wish that every succeedng day, we are appointed to spend together, may be made more profitable and more pleasant to you than the one by which it has been preceded; that you may have grace and strength, nobly and resolutely to relinquish every amusement and indul- gence, which interferes with your more rational pursuits ; and that you may ulitmately enjoy the highest benefits derived from personal, men- tal and moral improvement. To you, my pupils, who expect no more to receive instruction from me, I offer the assurance of my kindest wishes, while I entreat you to remember, amidst all the varying scenes of this transient life, that there is no substantial good on earth but virtue; no sure foundation for hap- piness beyond the tomb but the favour of the glorious Redeemer. The Examination of the students of the Male Department, under the charge of Messrs. L. B. JOHXSOX and THOMAS B. HAYWOOD, took place on Monday and Tuesday last. The pressure of business de- prived us the pleasure of attending; but we understand that the students passed an approved and highly satisfactory examination. — The Star, November 12, 1835. 510 Wake County Schools. PRAISE FOB THE MALE ACADEMY, 1835. Mr. Editor, — To encourage, in every suitable way, the Southern In- stitutions of learning, is most certainly the duty of every citizen of the South. With this view, I lately, as a visitor, attended the examination of the pupils in the male department of the Raleigh Academy, now under the superintendence of Messrs. JOHNSON and HAYWOOD; the results of which satisfied me that this Insttiution deserves high commendation and is pre-eminently entitled to the confidence and patronage of this community. After listening attentively for two days (most of which time I was present) to a very critical examination, in the varous branches of Eng- lish education, as well as the Latin and Greek Languages, I must ac- knowledge, that I never at any Literary Seminary, witnessed more striking proofs of rapid and useful efficiency in the pupils. The exercises did not appear to be conducted, as is too often the case, as if the design were merely external show, but rather to exhibit the real proficiency each pupil had made in the different branches of edu- cation. We apprehend that no person, who rejoices in the progress of learn- ing and wide diffusion of general information, could have failed to be edified. To see young boys, not more than ten or twelve years of age, before the Black Board, solving statements in "interest" & "The Rule of Three," with the readiness and accuracy of a skillful accountant, was what I had never before seen ; nor, indeed, had I not witnessed it at the present examination, could I have believed it possible. The students, we thought, appeared quite as well in their examina- tion on the other English branches, and in the dead languages, as in Arithmetic. On Tuesday evening, the exhibition of the pupils in the public speak- ing took place. — We expected on this occasion, to be agreeably enter- tained, but the exercises were far beyond what we had anticipated. The young gentlemen acquitted themselves with great credit. The pieces were judiciously selected, well committed, delivered eloquently, and with pleasing effect. The whole examination, in our opinion, was of a character calculated to reflect the highest credit on the industry of the students, and the talents and skill of the Instructors. We doubt not the community will still continue to patronize and sustain the Insti- tution. — The Star, Thursday, December 17, 1835. RALEIGH ACADEMY HAS A NEW PRINCIPAL. The undersigned, School Committee, take pleasure in announcing to the public, that Mr. ROBERT G. ALLISON, the gentleman engaged to take charge of the Male Department of this Institution, has entered Wake County Schools. 511 upon the duties of his station. — The first session commences today, and will continue, without intermission, until the 20th of June; when there wll be a public examination and a short vacation. The varous branches of a Classical, as well as common English Edu- cation, will be taught; and, as it is intended to prepare the student for College, and for business relations of life, the course of studies and method of teaching will be such as to ensure an education as thorough and extensive as can be obtained in any of the best seminaries in the country. The terms of tuition will be the same as heretofore. The time em- braced in the present session, will be equal to a session and a half, and the charge will be made accordingly. It is the intention of the Trustees, by the present arrangement, to establish a system of instruction and discipline in the Ealeigh Academy, by which the institution will be placed on a basis of more permanent and extensive utility, and rendered worthy of the patronage of the State at large; and the committee confidently believe that this object will be accomplished under the management and labors of the able Instructor who has been placed at its head. He is a graduate of our University, has had several years experience in teaching, and is furnished with the most satisfactory testimonials both of his exemplary moral character and eminent qualifications and skill as a teacher. S. I\ Patterson - , Thos. Cobbs, S. Birds all, B. B. Smith, Thos. J. Lemay, Oct. 25, 1836. Committee. — Register, November 15, 1836. Ay OLD SUBJECT DEBATED. There will be a public Discussion by the Members of the "Raleigh Junto Debating Society," on the 4th July next, at half past 2 o'clock, P. M. at the Raleigh Acad- emy. The following is the Query selected for that occasion, viz : "Which contributed the most to Mankind, Columbus in discovering, or Washington in defending America." The Ladies and gentlemen of Raleigh are respectfully invited to attend. Raleigh, June 28. — Raleigh Register, Monday, July 3, 1837. ANOTHER PRINCIPAL IX CHARGE. The Subscriber from the Xorth, respectfully informs the citizens of Raleigh and vicinity, that he has taken the old Academy, and has had it comfortably fitted up, as a Male School, where he will receive 512 Wake County Schools. Scholars from town or country, where the following branches of Edu- cation will be taught : Spelling, English Grammar, Beading, Geography with use of the Atlas, Writing, Arithmetic, Ancient Languages. Having been engaged in the capacty of a Teacher for the last few years, he flatters himself that, with industry and a perfect knowledge of his profession, he will be able to give ample satisfaction to Parents or Guardians that may favor him with a call. All that industry or a knowledge of his profession can do, he pledges himself to perform. The first session will commence on Monday, the 6th of January. For further particulars, please to inquire at my residence, City Hotel, between the hours of 8 and 12 morning — evening 1 and 3. All letters, (POST PAID,) will be attended to immediately. Ealeigh, December 4, 1839. W. G. Catlin. — Raleigh Register, December 7, 1839. WILLS' A CHEAP ENGLISH SCHOOL, 1802. Has Commenced this Day by the Subscriber, at this place, for three months, for the small Sum of Twenty Shillings per Quarter, and will wait until the Eall with those that may send from the Country, and will take any kind of Produce in Payment of the same, and allow the Market Price, if delivered here. Those who will please send, may depend that the most particular Attention will be paid to all Scholars submitted to his Charge. A. Wills. Ealeigh, April 1, 1802. — Raleigh Register, April 6, 1802. WILL TAKE PAY IJf BEA1VDY, 1809. AN ENGLISH SCHOOL, On Low Terms, Is opened by the Subscriber, for the term of twelve months from the 9th instant, in a secluded room in the house of Mr. C. Christopher, op- posite Mr. C. Parish's Tavern. The terms of Tuition is Ten Dollars per annum, payable quarterly. I should be glad to take two or three Boarders, at Sixty Dollars for Board and Tuition the year. One great advantage to the scholars in boarding in my house will be that they will have the benefit of a night School, which I shall keep six months in the year, gratis. For board payment may be made in Corn, Bacon, or Brandy, and a generous price allowed — one half paid in advance the other at the end of the Year. Those who please to encourage this school may depend on the strict- est attention being paid to the instruction and morals of the pupils by their Preceptor. The Public's humble servant, Ealeigh, January 12, 1809. Archibald Wills. — Raleigh Star, January 26, 1809. Wake County Schools. 513 ANXIOUS TO COLLECT BACK TUITION. To prevent the disagreeable necessity of having recourse to law, I most earnestly request those in arrears to come forward and make immediate payment or settlement. From those whom I think unable to pay cash, old Corn will be taken at twenty shillings and new at fif- teen shillings per barrel. Brandy, or anything else that I may want, will be received at the market price, delivered at my house. Tallow, Brandy, and some Corn are wanting at the present time. I also wish to hire a young man who can come well recommended as a Bar- Keeper — Generous wages will be allowed. The Public's humble Servant, Raleigh, September 23, 1809. Archibald Wills. —Raleigh Star, September 28, 1809. JOHN HENEY FAULT'S SCHOOL, 1807. Examination. The Scholars Whom John H. Gault taught three months, were exam- ined in the presence of Parents and others, on Saturday the 25th ult. at Capt. N. Jones's. * * * read and spoke Speeches and Dia- logues. In Orthography they and the Young Ladies excelled. All dis- covered they had made an uncommon proficiency, and exceeded the most sanguine expectations of Parents and Teacher. * * * ob- tained the honor in the Young Ladies Class — * * * made a very great progress. * * * } a child of 7 years old read handsomely * * * did spell and read well. * * * received the honor in the Boys Class. * * * merited the highest eulogium. * * * * * * evmced a good genius and great application. * * * deserved that praise justly due to merit. Hail America, happy land of liberty ! Hail Columbia's free born children ! Not only Academies and Colleges are established in your eminent cities and populous towns, but Seminaries prosper in the Groves ! The school will be opened on Monday. The students attend at 7 o'clock in the morning, will get 30 minutes for recreation at 10, and half an hour at half past 2, and will be dismissed at 6 o'clock. Messrs. * * * and other respectable families, in order to en- courage the English Seminary, will receive Young Ladies and Gentle- men, and board for the low price of $48 per year. The subscriber has declined teaching the Latin or Greek Languages, will appropriate his whole time to English alone, and the Sciences. Particular attention will be paid to reading and speaking — will teach English Grammar with accuracy — Rhetoric, Arithmetic and Geometry, Geography and the Use of the Globes. On Saturdays the Boys will attend and be examined on Grammar, and read and speak. The first 33 514 Wake County Schools. Saturday in each month will be a public examination. They will also attend at 11 o'clock on Sundays to read the Scriptures and be taught the principles of the Christian Religion. A discourse will be delivered by their Teacher. That he has received a liberal education in the Latin, Greek and English Languages, is certified by characters of re- spectability and science. Rules will be established, and good Boys will be treated with Kindness and levity, but the incorrigible will ex- perience the indelible stigma of expulsion. New British Globes are provided for the use of the students. Aug. 4. John Henry Gault. 13^660 hours will be taught in this Seminary for the quarter. Pay- ment to be made at the end of the quarter. ■ — Raleigh Register, August 6, 1807. EDUCATION, At the English Seminary The Subscriber respectfully informs the Public, that he has opened an Academy 10 miles from Raleigh, the University Road, where will be taught Writing, Reading and Speaking — English Grammar with accuracy — Modern Pronunciation according to the best standard — to study the English Language, the import and proper application of good Terms — Ancient and Natural History — Arithmetic, Geometry, Rhetoric, Logic, Moral Philosophy, Geography, and the use of the Globes. Students will particularly be taught to read and speak with propriety, observing a proper Accent, Emphasis and Cadence. Strict attention will be paid to Orthography. The best Books will be introduced, and and Classes so arranged as to facilitate teaching and excite emulation amongst the Students. * * * The Subscriber has declined teaching the Latin or Greek Languages, and will appropriate his whole time to English alone, and the Sciences. That he has received a liberal education, is inured to the labours of teaching, and has expeditiously prepared for College young Gentlemen, of whom many are now shining in the most exalted and conspicuous sta- tions both in Europe and America, are certified by characters of Re- spectability and Science. He hopes he knows how to appreciate his time, is duly impressed with the very great importance of his trust, pledges himself that interest, honor and duty will be a stimulus to ex- ertion * * * Terms $6 per quarter, payment to be made at the end of the quarter. If the time spent in teaching, and the great progress made in a short time be considered, Terms are made very low, in order to encourage those Parents who do not justly estimate a good English Education. Aug. 18. John Henky Gault. — Raleigh Register, August 20, 1807. [* * * indicate parts of above like the previous advertisement.] Wake County Schools. 515 JOHN CHATES' SCHOOL, 180S. John Chaves takes this method of informing his Employers, and the Citizens of Raleigh in general, that the present Quarter of his School will end the 15th of September, and the next will commence on the 19th. He will, at the same time, open an Evening School for the pur- pose of instructing Children of Colour, as he intends, for the accommo- dation of some of his employers, to exclude all Children of Colour from his Day School. The Evening School will commence at an hour by Sun. "When the white children leave the House, those of colour will take their places, and continue until ten o'clock. The terms of teaching the white children will be as usual, two and a half dollars per quarter; these of colour, one dollar and three quar- ters. In both cases, the whole of the money to be paid in advance to Mr. Benjamin S. King. Those who produce Certificates from him of their having paid the money, will be admitted. Those who think proper to put their Children under his care, may rely upon the strictest attention being paid, not only to their Educa- tion but to their Morals, which he deems an important part of Educa- tion. Aug. 23, 1S0S. He hopes to have a better School House by the commencement of the next quarter. — Raleigh Register, Thursday, August 26, 1808. HOLLAND'S ENGLISH SCHOOL, 1809. Died, In this City on Monday evening last, Mr. William Holland, an old and respectable inhabitant of this neighborhood. Mr. Holland was a native of England, (where we believe he had wealthy connections) but has been in this country many years. He, till lately, taught an English School in this vicinity, for which he was well qualified, as he wrote a most beautiful hand, was very correct in his manners, and a very reli- gious and intelligent character. — Raleigh Register, Thursday, December 7, 1809. STONE'S LANCASTER SCHOOL, 1813. The Lancastrian plan of Education is growing in the public favour, and the Schools are increasing in number. Governor Stone, we un- derstand, is about establishing one in the vicinity of his Mills, on Xeuse River, eight miles from this city. Men of wealth and public spirit, who feel for the situation of the poor, and know the bad effects which a want of education among them has upon the public morals, could not better exercise the virtues of charity and patriotism than by establish- ing schools of this kind in the different towns. A Lancastrian school 516 Wake County Schools. in New York, of which Gen. Moreau is the patron, educates 800 chil- dren at an annual expence of half the number of dollars. — Editorial, Raleigh Star, September 13, 1813. SCHOOL FREE TO INDIGENTS, 1814. Notice. On Monday, the 25th of this month, will be opened in Wake county, a School upon the Lancastrian Plan, about one mile from the Mills of the subscriber on Neuse Eiver. The School will be conducted by Mr. James Boyle, who has been qualified for the purpose at Georgetown in the District of Columbia, and comes very well recommended. It is hoped the advantages held out by this system, in the low terms of tui- tion, of affording to persons in moderate circumstances an opportunity to educate their children, will give encouragement and permanence to the Establishment. The object of the meritorious inventor of the Sys- tem, Mr. Lancaster of England, was to extend to all, to the poor as well as to the rich, the means of acquiring such an education as to en- able them reputably and usefully to perforin all the ordinary duties of society. The present establishment shall not depart from that ob- ject. Mr. Boyle will qualify upon easy terms, those disposed to be- come teachers. And those who are unable to pay for their tuition and are desirous of attending the school shall be taught without reward. Board upon reasonable terms can be had in decent and respectable fam- ilies in the neighborhood. David Stone. Ealeigh, 14th July. — Raleigh Register, July 22, 1811f. BOYLE DESIRES TO LEAVE, 1815. Notice. The agreement entered into at Georgetown with Gov. Stone, for con- ducting a Lancastrian School in this State, will terminate in June next. In January last I communicated to that Gentleman my intention of not renewing it but being desirous of remaining in the State, am solicitous of engaging in a more desirable neighborhood than this. Eersons disposed to patronise schools on the above plan will please to address the subscriber. James Boyle. Lancaster School, Governor Stone's Mills near Ealeigh, May 18, 1815. —Raleigh Star, May 19, 1815. WRITING SCHOOLS, 1813-1840. WBITING SCHOOL TO OBEN. B. Nichols respectfully informs the public, that he proposes opening a School for the art of Writing on a new elementary systematic plan, which by the use of fifteen exercises or lessons of two hours each, per- "Wake County Schools. 517 sons at a proper age and common capacity may acquire a fair, regular and elegant handwriting with ease and dispatch ; as Capitals, Figures, large and small Eoman Hands, Running and Mercantile Hands, and the art of making an elegant Pen in the best and most approved man- ner. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to be instructed in the elegant and improved art of penmanship, are respectfully invited to call on B. Nichols at the Eagle Hotel, Ealeigh, and examine specimens of his pupils improvement: — where the terms and conditions of the School will be made known. Ladies who wish to receive private in- struction will be accommodated by meeting in small parties, and giving me notice. * * * Ealeigh, July 15. —Raleigh Star, July 16, 1813. SHOET HAKD SCHOOL. The Subscriber has the honor of informing the Ladies and Gentlemen of Ealeigh and its vicinage, that he will give lessons on a highly im- proved System of Stenography, during this and the ensuing week, in this City. Those who may desire to avail themselves of the present opportunity of acquiring this useful art, will please to make early appli- cation at the Eagle Hotel. July 13. T. McQueen. — Ealeigh Register, July H, 1820. WEITIMG ACADEMY. D. EASTOX respectfully invites the attention of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Ealeigh, and its vicinity, to a course of instructions in Writing. He teaches the swift mercantile hand, and the small epistol- ary hand, without ruling; and others, if requested. He also instructs in making PENS. Specimens of the improvement of his pupils in Fayetteville, and various other towns and cities in the Union, and also letters of recommendation, may be seen at the Boarding House of Mrs. J. Haywood. He proposes to commence with a class of Gentlemen on Tuesday next, at half past 5 o'clock P. M. in the Academy: and with a class of Ladies, in a few days, at the best and most convenient room that can be obtained. Those who wish lessons are invited to apply soon. For other particulars, see next Eegister. Ealeigh, June 14. — Raleigh Register, June 1J/-, 1830. WEITING ACADEMY. D. EASTON" respectfully invites the attention of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Ealeigh, and its vicinity, to a course of instruction in "Writing. He teaches the swift mercantile hand, and the small epistolary hand, without ruling; and others, if requested. He also instructs in 518 Wake County Schools. making PENS. Specimens of the improvement of his pupils in Fay- etteville, and various other towns and cities in the Union, and also letters of recommendation, may be seen at the Boarding House of Mrs. J. Hay- wood. A class of Ladies will begin on tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 8 o'clock, in an office on Mrs. Taylor's lot, corner of Market and Salisbury streets. Gentlemen will attend in the same room, at half past 5 o'clock in the evening. June 19. — Raleigh Register, June 21, 1830. PENMANSHIP. A. McLAURIN, Writing Master, from Philadelphia, proposes giving a Course of Lessons in this place. His System has met the decided approbation of the Mercantile community of the Northern Cities & all the Southern Towns in which he has taught. The exercises are calcu- lated, in the shortest possible time, to give a free and flowing command of the pen; and a style entirely different from that straight line, sharp hand, so much contended for by certain "Knights of the grey goose quill" — and which is fit for no business whatever. Ladies will be taught any of the Fancy or Ornamental hands if required. Specimens may be seen at the Bookstore of J. Gales & Son. Those who are interested will please call and examine for themselves. A Class will commence on Monday, 13th inst. Persons wishing to join, will give in their names this week. N. B. A. M. would spend his leisure hours in the execution of Fancy Writing of any description. Raleigh, September 8. — Raleigh Register, September 9, 1830. SHORT HAND. An evening class of gentlemen is now forming for instruction in Short Hand. To gentlemen of the learned professions, or youth intended for any one of them, a knowledge of this art, if not indispensable, is exceedingly useful; while to persons of either sex, it is an interesting and elegant accomplishment. This system has never been published; it combines advantages which ensures rapidity in writing and facility in transcribing not known to be possessed by any other. The course is not intended to embrace merely a knowledge of the char- acters and mode of using them, for this may be acquired in four lessons, but by practical exercises to qualify each pupil to take down with accu- racy the speeches of good speakers as delivered. For terms, &c. apply to Charles Berkeley, or at this office. — Raleigh Register, Thursday, April 21, 1831. Wake County Schools. 519 SMITH'S WEITESTG SCHOOL, 1831. A. D. Smith, of "Warren county, ]ST. C, now offers to the public a new system of Penmanship, (and his own invention,) by which he can teach bad writers to write an elegant hand in two or three days. Nov. 5, 1831. "Woodville, "Wake county 1ST. C. October 31, 1831. Mr. A. D. Smith, has lately taught his new system of Penmanship at my house. I sent three scholars to him. They made great improve- ment. My children wrote very bad hands before I sent them to Mr. Smith. They now write elegant hands. They were only under his tui- tion three days. I have no hesitation in saying his system of Penman- ship is the best I have ever seen for those who write bad hands. jSTewton "Wood. "Woodville Academy, "Wake co. X. C. October 1831. I have taken lessons in Mr. A. D. Smith's new system of Penmanship. He taught me his new system in a few hours. Some of my pupils also took lessons, and they made great improvements in a very short time. I think his system is the best I have seen to improve bad writers in a few days. Richard 1ST. Bennett. "Wake Forest Academy, "Wake co. ST. C. Nov. 2d, 1831. Mr. A. D. Smith : I think your new system of Penmanship is worthy of public patronage. The short time in which you teach the pupils, gives your plan a decided advantage over any other with which I am acquainted. I have seen the improvements of some of your pupils, who had only been under your tuition partially for two or three days, and was much surprised to see very bad hands so greatly improved. Having taken lessons myself from you, I more willingly testify to its utility. Daniel "W. Kerr. Wake county, N. C. Oct. 20, 1831. Mr. A. D. Smith's new system of Penmanship is certainly the best that ever came before the public. Mr. Smith had a writing school at my house. I saw the improvements of every scholar. I was much sur- prised, not only to see the improvements of those who could write a little, but of those who could not write any. I believe that Mr. Smith can teach any person to write a good hand in two or three days. The system is so good, it cannot be forgotten. John Ligon. — The Star, November 10, 1831. 520 Wake County Schools. PENMANSHIP AND BOOK KEEPING. Mr. Tousey respectfully gives notice that his classes are forming, and write at times to suit the convenience of persons who cannot attend at regular hours. The style of writing is such as to give perfect freedom to the hand and arm, by which combined movement, the pupil is soon enabled to write a bold, free and expeditious hand. As his stay is limited to teach in this place, pupils will not be admitted into the classes after next week. He solicits the attention of the interested at his academy, Hillsboro' Street, west of the State House, where numerous specimens of pupils' improvements will be exhibited. Schools and Ladies attended on. — Book Keeping by double entry, after the most approved modern plans, taught in the time of 2 or 3 weeks ; a general explanation given of accounts. Terms. — Three dollars for a course of 20 lessons in Writing and Pen- making; 6 dollars for Book-keeping and Writing; and 5 dollars for Book-keeping alone — payable at the termination of the lessons. N. B. Mr. T. is desirous of forming a night class, from half-past 7 till 9 o'clock. Baleigh, August 14, 1834. — The Star, August H, 183Jf. NORMAN CAMPBELL, TEACHER, 1814. DIED, At Rockfish, on the 8th inst. Mr. Norman Campbell, a respectable old schoolmaster, who had taught for a number of years with general satisfaction, in different parts of this county. — Raleigh Register, February 18, 1811^. RAGSDALE'S JUVENILE ACADEMY, 1819. THE EXERCISES of the Juvenile Academy will commence on the first Monday in January — the course of studies is intended to prepare boys for College. Tuition — For the Latin and Greek languages $12 per Session. Eng- lish Grammar, Parsing, Geography, Arithmetic, etc. $8. Col. Hinton will take boarders at $7 per month. Wake County, December 23. Thomas L. Ragsdale. — Raleigh Register, December 2Jf, 1819. "Wake County Schools. 521 JUVENILE ACADEMY. Ten miles East of Kaleigh. THE Exercises of this Academy will be resumed, under the direction of the subscriber, on the first Monday in January next. Tuition. 1st Class. — Spelling, Eeading & Writing, $8 per Session. 2d. -Class. — Grammar, Parsing, Geography, Arithmetic, and Latin, as far as Ovid, inclusive, $10. 3d. Class. — Latin and Greek Languages, Geometry, History and Belles Lettres $12. Payment for Tuition must be in advance. Each Session will consist of five months. Boarders will be taken by Col. "W. Hinton, at the moderate charge of $6 per month. Very strict attention will be paid to the morals of the Students; and the exertions of the subscriber shall be such as will afford satisfaction to the patrons of the Institution. Dec. 13. Thos. L. Ragsdale. — Raleigh Register, January 11, 1822. HASSAM'S PKIVATE ACADEMY, 1819. [John H. Hassam was a native of ISTew Hampshire. He came to Raleigh in 1819 as a travelling teacher of English Grammar. Here he remained and began a private school in association with George W. Ereeman. His private school did not prosper and he entered upon the practice of law. Hassam was evidently a man of some ability. What inventions he left, I have been unable to find. The notice of his death, contained in The Raleigh Register, would lead one to conclude that he had some mechanical turn. — C. L. C] The Acquisition of English Grammar, Rendered pleasing, expeditious and permanent. The Ladies and Gentlemen of Raleigh and its vicinity, who are desir- ous of speaking and writing their own language correctly, are presented with an opportunity of acquiring a correct and practical knowledge of English Grammar and Punctuation, in twenty-four lectures of two hours each. No previous knowledge of the Latin or Greek Languages, or of Eng- lish Grammar is necessary ; nor will the memorising of more than fifteen lines be required in the course of instruction. Lectures will be delivered to select classes, not exceeding ten, on the days and hour most convenient to the learner. 522 "Wake County Schools. In the above course, the learner, by a regular attendance, will be enabled, not only to correct all the errors of Syntax and Punctuation in Murray's Exercises but to make a practical application of the principles of such corrections, in speaking as well as in writing. J. H. Hassam. Enquire at the dwelling house of Mr. Robert Harrison, near the Academy. ~No compensation will be received from Ministers of the Gos- pel who may please to attend. August 26. — Raleigh Register, August 27, 1819. A PRIVATE ACADEMY OPENED— PLAN. The subscribers will on the 1st day of January next, open a private Academy in Raleigh, for the reception of youth of both sexes : In this Seminary, the course of studies will consist of the following branches, viz: 1. Orthography with particular attention to the sounds of the vowels and a just pronunciation. 2. Reading — prose and poetry in an easy, clear and distinct manner. 3. Writing, on a new and highly improved plan, by which a neat and fair hand may be acquired into a few weeks. 4. Arithmetic, so as to admit of an immediate practical appli- cation. 5. English Grammar, according to Mr. Hassam's new system, as well as the usual mode. 6. Geography, impressed by the drawing and colouring of Maps, and the use of the Globes. 7. Mathematics. \ , • i ^ ■^^ . , o at i i -rn »i i I explained and illustrated, 8. JNatural Philosophy f . . , „ A , , J \ m many instances by 9. Astronomy and ( . . , , in Pli ' t ) practical experiments 11. Latin and Greek Languages 12. Rhetorick and Belles Lettres, in which a clear and flowing style will be particularly attended to. 13. Logick. 14. Moral Philosophy. 15. History, Ancient and Modern. The polite accomplishments of Music and Painting will be taught by experienced and approved teachers, engaged for the purpose. Geo. "W. Freeman, Raleigh, December 1, 1819. John H. Hassam. — Raleigh Register, December 3, 1819. $15 $20 Wake County Schools. 523 PEIVATE ACADEMY ANNOUNCEMENTS, 1820. The Proprietors of this Institution, have the pleasure of informing their friends and the public ; that they have removed the Female Depart- ment, to a situation nearly opposite to the dwelling house of Gen. Calvin Jones, Fayetteville Street, possessing all the advantages necessary for such an establishment. They have employed a Lady whose talents and experience, they are satisfied, are such as will ensure the improvement of all submitted to her discretion. The prices of Tuition will hereafter be reduced to, and regulated by those of the "Ealeigh Academy." Painting and embroidery, will however, be taught without a separate charge. Ealeigh, April 13, 1820. — Raleigh Register, April llf, 1820. PEAISE EOE THE PEIVATE ACADEMY, 1820. Ealeigh, June 8, 1820. We the Subscribers, attended the late Examination of the Students of Messrs. Freeman and Hassam's Private Academy in this City, and feel it is due in justice to the Public, no less than to the talents and en- terprise of the Teachers, to give our unsolicited suffrages in favor of the Institution. We were particularly gratified in finding that the course of instruction and discipline was, in an eminent degree, an exercise of the thinking faculties; a fact, which deserves emphatic observation. The progress of the Students was, in our opinion, unusually great and their acquirements were in equal degree valuable. Will. Polk, John Y. Savage, Jos. Eoss, B. S. King, Bezaleel Gillet, Jeremiah Battle, — Raleigh Register, June 9, 1820. Calvin Jones. EALEIGH PEIVATE ACADEMY ANNOUNCEMENTS, 1820. Ealeigh Private Academy. THE subscriber, while he tenders his unfeigned acknowledgements for past favors begs leave to inform his patrons and the public generally, that the exercises of this seminary will commence on the 1st day of January next. As the number of pupils will not justify the continuance of separate buildings for each sex he contemplates adopting the northern system of instructing the males and females in the same house. This regulation, 524 Wake County Schools. with proper discipline, it is conceived, will not only be profitable to the scholar, but be rendered agreeable to parents. One or two assistants, well qualified, will be employed to aid in teach- ing the following branches — viz : Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Eng- lish Grammar, Geography, English Composition, the Latin Language, History, Logic, Surveying and Trigonometry, Natural Philosophy and Astronomy, together with the drawing and coloring of Maps. An orrery, a Grammatical Key, and other suitable apparatus will be used to illustrate and enforce the principles of Astronomy, English Grammar, and the various branches of Natural Philosophy. Terms, per session of five months, as follows — viz : Eor Spelling, Reading, and committing English Grammar, $ 8.00 Geography, Writing, Parsing, Arithmetic, and committing Latin Grammar, 14.00 The above, with all or any of the higher branches, 16.00 {Payable in advance.) Pens, Ink and Writing Paper will be provided, if required for $ 1.50 Dec. 15. j. H. Hassam. — The Star, December 15, 1820. The Senior Class of Young Ladies will be accommodated with a room to themselves. December 29. J. H. Hassam. — Raleigh, Register, December 29, 1820. For Rent, One of the most eligible stands for a Store on Eayetteville Street. Also, a Plantation, 6 miles from the City, consisting of 150 acres of cleared land, with a good dwelling and out houses. Enquire of December 29. J. H. Hassam. — Raleigh, Register, December 29, 1820. THE PRIVATE ACADEMY CHANGES HANDS. The subscriber, having been engaged in this Institution for sometime past, takes the liberty of informing the public, that all interest therein has been lately transferred to him by Mr. Hassam, the former pro- prietor, — that he will continue the school in the same building, and under similar regulations as have heretofore been observed. Depending principally upon industry and attention, he hopes to merit the encouragement of its present patrons as well as the public. Wake County Schools. 525 Terms per quarter will be, For Reading and Writing $3. Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, etc. $5. Pens, Ink and Paper will be supplied, if required, for .25 (Payable in advance.) March 23. J. B. Chad-bourne. —Raleigh Register, March 23, 1821. DIED, In this city, on the 23d inst. after a very serious illness, which he bore with exemplary fortitude, John H. Hassam, Esq. a native of Xew- Hampshire, but for the last three years a resident of this place. He was a kind and affectionate husband; a friendly and obliging neighbor; his attachment for his friends sincere. JSTature appeared to have endowed him with a very strong mind; his turn for the mechanic art was admi- rable, and he has left behind him several specimens of his inventive talent. He had not long since obtained a license to practice law, and was just entering upon the arduous duties of that profession, when he was cut off in the prime of life and in the midst of his usefulness. He has left numerous friends and an amiable widow to deplore their pre- mature loss. — Raleigh Register, August 30, 1822. FOREST HILL ACADEMY, 1S20. Forest Hill Academy. THE exercises of this institution will continue the ensuing year, under the direction of Mr. Thomas H. Willie, who has superintended it for two years past. The prices of tuition, will be for Reading, Writ- ing, and Arithmetic, $7 ; English Grammar, $8 ; Geography, $10 ; Latin, Greek, and Sciences, $12 per session. Board in respectable families, for 30 dollars per session. It is hoped that the qualifications of the teacher, the unremitted attention that is paid to the morals, as well as the literary acquirements of the students, together with the healthiness and good society of the neighborhood, will insure to this institution a usual share of public patronage. The exercises will commence the 1st of January next. John Legon, Sec'y. Dec. 8, 1820, 15 miles North of Raleigh. — The Star, December 15, 1820. JOHN BRANDON PRINCIPAL, 1S23. FOREST HILL ACADEMY. THE Exercises of this Institution commenced on the 16th instant, under the superintendance of Mr. John Brandon, who comes well recom- mended by Dr. John Rice, of Richmond, and also by Dr. M'Pheeters, 526 Wake County Schools. of Ealeigh. The prices of tuition will be, for Beading, Writing, Arith- metic and English Grammar $6 per session ; Geography $8 ; Latin, Greek and Sciences &c. $12.50 per session. Board can be had with the subscriber and in other respectable families for $30 per session. The strictest attention will be paid to the morals as well as the literary improvement of the pupils at this institution. — It is hoped that the qualifications of the teacher, the cheapness of board, the healthiness and agreeable society in the neighborhood of the Academy will ensure to this institution a liberal share of public patronage. Forest Hill Academy is situated 15 miles north of Raleigh, on the road leading to Oxford. June 26. John Martin. — Raleigh Register, July 11, 1823. FOREST HILL ACADEMY. Miss H. C. Berry has lately been employed to take charge of this in- stitution. The exercises will commence on the first Monday of Febru- ary next, for girls and small boys. The course of instruction will embrace, Beading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, History, Natural Fhilosophy and Chemistry, with Needle Work and Drawing. Tuition from 5 to 7 dollars per ses- sion, according to the grade of study. Board can be had in families near the academy at a moderate price. Samuel H. Smith, Wm. Ceenshaw, Wake county, Jan. 8, 1834. Trustees. — The Star, January 17, 183 Jf. SCHOOLS TO TEACH SPECIAL SUBJECTS, 1820-1840. VOCAL MUSIC SCHOOL. THE subscriber requests those students who have subscribed, and others who may have an inclination to join, to convene next Saturday the 24th instant, in the Methodist Church, by ten o'clock, and all the friends to Church Music, are particularly solicited for their patronage. The school will continue there for every Saturday, until further notice. Hervey James Bryan & Baleigh March 1, 1820. Assistant. — The Star, March 3, 1820. Mrs. MARLING, GRATEFUL for the patronage she has received as a teacher of Drawing and Bainting, solicits a continuance of that patronage, of which she flatters herself she will be found deserving, particularly as Mr. Marling will in future assist her in the tuition of her pupils. "Wake County Schools. 527 TERMS. Twelve dollars per session, to be paid on entrance. Those indebted to her for tuition, are respectfully requested to make payment. Raleigh, 1st June, 1S20. — The Star, June 2, 1820. DRAWIXG AXD PAIXTIXG SCHOOL. MRS. MARLIXG will Teach Drawing and Painting on Velvet, Paper and Satin, at her usual terms of Tuition — to commence the 1st of January. X. B. Portrait and Miniature Painting by J. MARLIXG. December 20. — Raleigh Register, December 22, 1826. DRAWIXG AXD PAIXTIXG SCHOOL. For Young Ladies. MRS. MARLIXG has commenced her school at the House where she now resides, and will give lessons on Paper, Velvet, Satin, &c. in the most accurate and expeditious style. Terms for Drawing & Painting on Paper, per quarter, $ 6 On Velvet, twenty lessons, 10 Raleigh, Sept. 6, 1S30. — Raleigh Register, September 9, 1830. Evening School. PROPOSALS for an evening School to commence about the first of next month, in this city, are left at the shops of Mr. John Y. Savage, and Mr. J. McKee, on Fayetteville Street, and at this office; where young Gentlemen, who are desirous of spending the present long evenings most usefully to themselves, are requested to call and examine them. October 20, 1820. — The Star, October 20, 1820. HEBREW & STEXOGRAPHY SCHOOL. T. MASOX, Has opened a School in Raleigh, in which he will continue to give les- sons on the art of Short Hand or Stenography, and the Hebrew Lan- guage during the session of the Legislature. He will attend in the morning between 8 and 9 o'clock, at Mrs. Parsley's near the Theatre. Likewise persons may receive private lessons any other time of the 528 Wake County Schools. day at Doctor Battle's, where the Teacher boards. Terms : the price of Stenography is Ten Dollars, the Hebrew Twenty. I teach the Stenog- raphy in fifteen lessons, the student may take two each in each day, or one, in which course of lessons, I teach him to read and write the hand expertly. The Hebrew I teach in thirty lessons, two each day, in which time I learn the pupils to write, read, and translate it. Each of the above lessons are about one hour in length. December 4. — Raleigh Register, December 6, 1822. DIED. At Providence, R. I. on the 14th instant, suddenly of apoplexy, Mr. Eben B. Morse, aged 40 — formerly Ch'aplain in the U. States' Navy, and recently teacher of Elocution in this city. — Raleigh Register, August 27, 182^. GONEKE'S MUSIC SCHOOL, 1824. CONCERT. MR. GONEKE informs the Citizens of Raleigh, that the Young Ladies of his Music School, will exhibit their improvements in that branch of polite Education, on Tuesday evening next, at his Concert Hall. Parents and Guardians are invited to attend, and are requested to call at his store, where they will be furnished with tickets. To remove the evil which has always existed at former Entertainments of this kind, Mr. Goneke has determined to require of persons not inter- ested in, or related in any way to the pupils, a small charge for entrance. Two tickets of admission will be given for 25 cents, and the value thereof will be paid at any time out of his store. Raleigh, Oct. 28th, 1824. — Raleigh Register, November 2, 182If. FRENCH AND SPANISH. J. W. PAY, Professor of Modern Languages, intending to remain a short time in this City, will take charge of a class in either the French or Spanish Languages. If the class can be formed, his lessons will commence on Monday 22d inst. For terms of tuition, &c. apply at the store of Mr. C. D. Lehman, or at the Book Store of J. Gales & Son, where the subscription paper may be found. References : Hon. H. G. Burton, Wm. Polk, Jno. Haywood. Raleigh, May 18, 1826. "Wake Couxtt Schools. 529 !N". B. A public Exhibition of Mr. F's system of tuition "will take place next Monday forenoon, at 10 o'clock, at Mrs. Jeter's Long Room, to which the citizens of Raleigh are respectfully inyited. Raleigh May IS. — Raleigh Register, May 19, 1826. J. AYKROYD, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, From Xewbern RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Raleigh, that, agree- ably to the purpose which he made known in a former advertisement, he has arrived here and will commence the duties of his profession as soon as a sufficient number of pupils shall be obtained. A subscription paper is left in the hands of Gen. B. Daniel. June 7, 1826. — Raleigh Register, June 13, 1826. SCHOOL IX LIBERIA. The receipt of $20 is acknowledged through the Southern Religious Telegraph from the Rey. T. P. Hunt, collected by Mrs. Susannah Hoge, of this city, for the purpose of aiding in the erection of a School-house in Liberia, for the use of a school to be conducted under the direction of the Presbyterian Church in that Colony. — Raleigh Register, July 29, 1830. FRENCH SCHOOL. Mr. John H. De Carteret will open the next quarter of his French School on the second day of April next, at his house. Three lessons will be given in each week. His terms are three dollars per quarter. Young Ladies will be waited on at their residence. March 27, 1833. — The Star, March 29, 1833. FRENCH LANGUAGE. JOHX H. DE CARTERET respectfully informs the young Ladies and Gentlemen of Raleigh, that he will devote a part of his time during the ensuing season, in the instruction of the French Language, agreeably to the Parisian pronunciation. Terms made known by applying to him, at his Book-Bindery, back of the Office of the Raleigh Register. Raleigh, Sept. 18, 1837. — Raleigh Register, September 18, 1837. SACRED MUSIC SCHOOLS. The subscriber offers the Ladies and Gentlemen of Raleigh an oppor- tunity of cultivating Vocal Music on an improved plan. He is willing 34 530 Wake County Schools. to instruct a class of 75 or 100 Ladies and Gentlemen, one evening in each week; and would also teach a juvenile class of the same number of young persons of both sexes, between the ages of 7 and 14 : provided the requisite number of names be left at the store of Messrs. Turner & Hughes, before the 11th of November. The first lesson will be given to the Senior Class, at the Lecture room of the Presbyterian Church, that evening at 7 o'clock; and to the Juvenile Class, on Saturday, November the 15th, at 4 o'clock, P. M. Terms — Pirst course of instruction, comprising 13 lessons of one hour each. — Senior subscribers, $2 ; Juvenile do. $1. Members of the Presbyterian Musical Association will be admitted to the School on the terms prescribed in the Constitution of said Associa- tion. Kaleigh, Oct. 18, 1834. M. Osborne. — The Star, October 23, 1831/.. THE ATHENAEUM. THE Subscriber finding that his health will not warrant a regular attendance to the active branch of his profession, has determined to suspend his Practise so far as it extends to duties in Courts, for a year or two, until his health shall be re-established; during which time he proposes to open a class for the instruction of Youth of both Sexes in all the Branches of an English Education, both useful and ornamental. He is not desirous to have any Latin or Greek Pupils, as such a course might interfere somewhat with the scope of his establishment. How- ever, if it be insisted on, it will not be refused. Approved Assistants will be procured if necessary. The following Branches will be taught: Spelling, Beading, Writing and Arithmetic, at $3 pr. qr. Grammar, Geography & Globes, at $4 pr. qr. Bhetoric, Logic, Natural Philosophy, Ethics, Astronomy, Composition, Elocution and the Erench Language, at $5 pr. qr. Much attention will be paid to correct and graceful Beading and Speaking. As corporal punishments are too well calculated to debase the mind, they will never be resorted to. He will commence on or about the first of April next. The Booms have not yet been fixed on, but due notice will be given to such as may favor him with their patronage. Applications to the Star Office, or at Mr. Gale's Book Store, will meet with attention. March 14, 1822. Anthony G. Glynn. N. B. A. G. G. will execute all sorts of Conveyancing, give counsel, issue Writs, and furnish Briefs of Cases for Trial, on moderate terms, with fidelity and promptitude. — Raleigh Register, March 15, 1822. "Wake County Schools. 531 TAYLOR'S LAW SCHOOL, 1822. THE Subscriber having lately, at the request of some of his old friends and pupils, undertaken the professional tuition of an additional number of Students, to whose improvement his constant residence at home enables him to pay more attention than heretofore, is encour- aged to believe that his mode of instruction may be rendered more extensively useful by being made public. He is desirous of affording to the youth of the country an oppor- tunity of acquiring a scientific knowledge of their own Laws without the inconvenience and expense of seeking it in other States, and of assisting them in a course of studies which even to those who are not destined to the profession, is of great importance in the ordinary affairs of social life, and seem necessary to the completion of an education adapted to the duties imposed by our free institutions. In addition to his present plan of weekly examinations, after a certain line of study, he proposes to commence in the last week in March, a Course of Lectures on the Common and Statute Law of the State as it now exists, incorporating into the text of the Common Law the modifications introduced by our acts of the Legislature, and refer- ring the Student to the elementary books for the history and changes of British jurisprudence. This course, when completed, is intended to exhibit a systematic, though compendious view of our own law, so that there may be some one Work from which at least a general knowledge of it may be gathered. But the solid advantages offered to the Student, are frequent examinations and conversations on legal and literary topics, an extensive Law Library, the practice of drawing pleadings and discussing law questions; on all which subjects rules will be exhib- ited in the office, and a more distinct notice hereinafter given. Board may be obtained within a few hundred yards of the office at $108 per annum, and more distant from it at $132; but at the latter house none but law students will be received. Feb. 14, 1822. John Lorrs Tatloe. — Raleigh Register, February 15, 1822. THE next Session of this Institution begins on Monday next, and the Examinations and Lectures will be resumed on the following Friday. It is recommended to Students of more than six months standing to fur- nish themselves with a set of Blackstone's Commentaries, for the pur- pose of making such annotations, indicative of the alteration of the Law as may be suggested in lecturing or in conversation on legal topics, and will be permanently useful to them. 31st July, 1822. John Louis Tatloe. — Raleigh Register, August 2, 1822. 532 Wake County Schools. MACEDONIAN ACADEMY, 1822. MACEDONIAN ACADEMY. THE subscribers, Trustees of the Macedouian Academy, situated about fifteen miles north of Kaleigh, immediately on the Powell Road, inform the public that the Exercises of this Institution will commence on Monday the 14th of January instant, under the superintendence of Mr. Samuel Higginson, who comes highly recommended as well quali- fied to teach English Grammar, Geography, Astronomy, Book-Keeping, Surveying and the Elementary parts of the Latin Language. Board can be had in the most respectable families in the neighbor- hood for $50 per annum, and Tuition per annum $12. Samuel Alston, William Phillips, January 11. John Pukifot. — Raleigh Register, January 18, 1822. WAKE FOREST ACADEMY, 1823-31. WAKE FOREST ACADEMY. The Trustees of this Institution have the satisfaction of informing the public that they have employed as principal teacher Mr. Jas. Pheelan, who comes highly recommended for his moral habits and lit- erary attainments. The exercises will commence on the first day of February next. The terms are, twenty dollars a year for the Latin and Greek languages, and fifteen dollars for Arithmetic, English, etc. The classical course prescribed by the University of JSTorth Carolina will be followed here: This Academy is situated fifteen miles north of Raleigh and within two miles of the Wake Forest Post-office, in one of the most pleasant, healthy and reputable districts of our country and which enjoyed an almost total exemption from disease during the last Year when sick- ness so generally prevailed elsewhere. Board can be had in good fam- ilies for sixty dollars a year. Samuel Alston. Jan. 20, 1823. Calvin Jones. — Raleigh Register, January 31, 1823. WAKE FOREST ACADEMY. The Teacher of this Institution respectfully informs the Trustees, Parents, Guardians, and the public at large, that the examination of the pupils in their various branches will take place on the day pre- scribed in the laws of school. He craves and desires the punctual at- tendance of all the Trustees on said day. The exercises will be re- sumed after the usual time of vacation. Friends from a distance will meet with acceptable accommodation near the Academy. Wake Forest, June 8, 1826. — The Star, June 9, 1826. Wake County Schools. 533 My Wake Forest Plantation FOE SALE. IT is 16 miles from Ealeigh on the mail road to Oxford, and the nearest and most traveled road to Warrenton and Petersburg, 5 miles from Colonel Donaldson's works at the falls of Xeuse, and in one of the best neighborhoods in the state, the Forest district containing three excellent schools, (one classical) and two well constructed and well filled meeting houses for Baptists and Methodists, and has a lawyer and a doctor. The inhabitants, without I believe a single exception, are sober, moral, and thriving in their circumstances, and not a few are educated and intelligent. Calvin Jones. — Raleigh Register, September 7, 1827. WAKE FOEEST SCHOOL. I HEEEBY inform my friends, and others desirous of educating their children and wards, that the School near my residence will re- commence on the first Monday of the ensuing year. Both sexes will be instructed in the various branches usually taught at Academies, by an experienced and competent teacher. Board can be procured in re- spectable families at a reasonable price; and the terms of tuition will be moderate. Wake Forest has always been considered as healthy as any place this side the mountains. Those who may come from abroad, will be treated with kindness and attention; and every endeavor will be made to advance them in their studies. Calvin Jones. Dec. 1, 1828. — Raleigh Register, December 12, 1828. WAKE FOEEST FEMALE SCHOOL. The Public are respectfully informed that a Seminary for the in- struction of young Ladies will be opened at this place on the third Monday of July next, under the immediate direction of Mrs. Phillips, who has had eighteen years experience as a Teacher at the ]NTorth and in this State, and comes with the best testimonials of qualifications from Bishop Griswold and other characters of high standing. Two very competent young Ladies are employed as Assistants. The course of instruction will be that usually pursued, viz; Bead- ing, Writing, Arithmetic, History, Natural Philosophy and Astron- omy, Composition, Plain iSTeedle Work and Embroidery, Drawing and Painting, and Music on the Piano. The prices of Tuition for the Session of five months, will be; for the ordinary branches of an English Education $10 — ISTeedle Work and Embroidery $5 — Drawing and Painting $5 — Music on the Piano $15, payable always in advance. 534 Wake County Schools. Board can be had in my family in the same house with the teachers, at thirty dollars per Session, where every proper attention will be paid to the comfort, morals and manners of the pupils. The pure air and water, healthiness and good society of this place are too well known to require mention. That the location of this Sem- inary is in every respect proper, may be inferred from the fact that Wake Forest has for a number of years past supported excellent and prosperous schools. Calvin Jones. June 26, 1831. — Raleigh Register, Thursday July 7, 1831. LUMSDEN'S PKIVATE SCHOOL, 1823-1839. PRIVATE SCHOOL. ON the 1st of January next, the subscriber intends opening a Pri- vate School in this place, in which he will teach the following branches at the annexed prices, viz. Spelling, Reading and Writing, $3 pr. Qr. The above with Arithmetic, $4 " " And Geography, Astronomy, Natural and Moral Phi- losophy English and Latin Grammar, & the Latin Au- thors read in our University, $5 " " Having been for a number of years engaged in the above business, and having generally given entire satisfaction, he hopes to merit the approbation of those who may employ him. Raleigh, Nov. 27, 1822. J. E. Lumsden. — Raleigh Register, November 29, 1822. MRS. M. A. LUMSDEN'S PRIVATE SCHOOL, will commence on Monday, the 3d January, 1825. Her Sessions and prices of Tuition, correspond precisely with those of the Academy. Dec. 29. — Raleigh Register, January l h 1825. SCHOOL. For the benefit of those Students who wish to pursue their Studies during the Vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Lumsden will open a Private School at their residence, on Monday, the 20th instant, to close the 24th December next. Tesms. As in the Academy, in proportion to the time. — Raleigh Register, November 21/., 1826. Wake County Schools. 535 PEIVATE SCHOOL. MRS. LUMSDEN will open a School for young Children at her School Room on Fayetteville Street on Monday the 25th instant. Raleigh, June 6. — Raleigh Register, June 8, 1827. LUMSDEN'S NIGHT SCHOOL, 1828. AT the solicitation of a few Youths and their Parents and Friends, I have resolved, while the present long evenings continue, to give in- struction to a few young men, who are engaged in business during the day, in the Principles of English Grammar and Arithmetic, those use- ful studies which lie at the foundation of learning. — Six or eight have already entered, & a few more will be received, if they apply imme- diately. J. E. Lumsdek". January 26. — Raleigh Register, February 8, 1828. MRS. MARY LUMSDEN Will open on the 1st of March, at her residence on Fayetteville Street a SCHOOL, for the instruction of Girls, and small Boys — say 10 years of age and under. The several Studies, usually attended to in Elementary Schools, (including Needle-work for the Girls) will be faithfully taught. Raleigh, February 1, 1839. — Raleigh Register, February 4, 1839. EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, 1823-1840. Classical School. The subscriber having removed to the City of Raleigh, would take under his charge eight or ten young gentlemen, for instruction in the Latin and Greek Languages, and in the Elementary Branches of the Mathematics. His wish is, to receive that number in his family as boarders, that their moral and religious deportment and improvement, may be as carefully attended to, as their literary acquirements. * * * The course of study will be directed on a principle different from the modern mode of tuition, and calculated to make the students sound and thoroughly grounded classical scholars. The school will commence on the first Monday in January next; and there will be two vacations in the year, corresponding in time and duration with those of the Uni- versity of the State. The price of board and tuition will be $100 per session paid in ad- vance, which will include every expense but that of books and paper. — 536 Wake County Schools. The price of tuition alone will be $30 per session, likewise paid in ad- vance. * * * Geo. W. Freeman. Raleigh, Dec. 20, 1823. In giving the sanction of my approval to Mr. Freeman personally, and to the plan of tuition proposed to be pursued by him, I am happy to present to the Episcopal families of this Diocese, the opportunity of putting a portion of their youth, under the immediate care of a gentleman fully competent to what he undertakes ; who in a few months will be in Holy Orders— and engaged both by duty and interest, to the most earnest endeavors to instil into the minds of those under his care, not only the principles of sound science, but those sound and long tried principles which are the safeguard, of pure and undefiled religion. — In this pursuit, it will be my pleasure to render him every assistance compatible with my other duties. Raleigh, Dec. 20, 1823. John S. Ravenscroft. —Raleigh Register, December 23, 1823. [Did not print his plan of instruction. — C. L. C] PLANS TO FURTHER THE SCHOOL, 1833. Episcopal School of North Carolina. — A meeting of the Committee to whom is confided the management of this School, took place last week. The following members were present, viz : Rev. Geo. W. Free- man, Rev. ¥m. M. Green, Rev. Joseph H. Saunders, and Messrs. Cam- eron, Ruffin, Badger, Devereaux, Spruill, T. L. Winslow and Dr. Fred- erick J. Hill. Bishop Ives was appointed Chairman of the Committee, ex officio ; Rev. Geo. W. Freeman, Secretary, and I. Wetmore, Treasurer. The Bishop was authorized to appoint Agents to collect funds. A Committee was also appointed to ascertain what suitable buildings can be procured for the immediate use of the School, and to select some site for its permanent location. Another Committee was empowered to prepare a System of Instruction for the Seminary. The several Committees are to report at a General Meeting to be called at the dis- cretion of the Chairman. We understand that about $5,000 have already been subscribed in aid of the School. — Raleigh Register, June 25, 1833. EPISCOPAL SCHOOL IX CHAEGE OF J. D. HOOPEB. SCHOOL. J. D'B. HOOPER will open an English and Classical School on Monday, the 13th instant, in the office attached to the dwelling of the late Judge Taylor. Wake County Schools. 537 The school will be continued for one quarter until the commence- ment of the N. C. Episcopal School. Terms — Latin and Greek, per quarter, $3 ) . . English, 5 ^ in advance. Ealeigh, Jan. 6, 1834. — The Star, January 15, 1831+. EPISCOPAL SCHOOL ADVERTISED TO OPE>. OPENING OF THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL. The public are respectfully informed that the Episcopal School of North Carolina will be opened for the reception of pupils on Tuesday the 1st day of April next. TEACHERS. Joseph G. Cogswell, Esq. — Rector. Rev. Jos. H. Saunders, A. M., Chapl'n. Jno. DeBerniere Hooper, A. B. T'cher. TERMS. The annual charge is $175, to be paid half yearly in advance; each pupil to furnish his own School Books and Stationary, his Mattress and the necessary bedding.* Day scholars will be admitted at an annual charge of $50, but none will be received as such except the children of parents resident in town. It may be proper to state, that though this Institution is avowedly Episcopal in its character, it is open to all parents who may choose to send their children ; and on application for admission, no inquiry will be made as to the religious creed either of the parent or of the pupil. The operations of the school will positively commence on the 1st day of April. By order of the School Committee. Raleigh, January 13, 1834. Geo. "W. Freeman^ Sec. N. B. A prospectus setting forth the plan and objects of the Epis- copal School, is in press, and will be ready for gratuitous distribution in the course of the present week, at the book store of J. Gales &: Son. *As a matter of convenience to parents, steps will be taken by the committee to have the requisite books and stationary and Mattresses supplied to the students on reasonable terms. — The Star, January 17, 183 Jf. 538 Wake County Schools. OPENING OF SCHOOL POSTPONED. OPENING OF THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL— Deferred. In consequence of the unusual inclemency of the past winter, the progress of the building designed to serve as a Dormitory for the pu- pils in this Institution, has been retarded much beyond the expecta- tions of the Executive Committee, under whose direction it was com- menced in December last. And as the material of the structure is stone, the process of working in which is necessarily slow and greatly dependent on the weather, there is now no hope of its completion by the time heretofore specified for commencing the School. This circumstance, together with the difficulty likely to be experienced in procuring in time from the North certain articles of furniture in- dispensable to the establishment, and the recently expressed opinion of the Rector, that, without the accommodations to be afforded by the new building, he would be unable to carry into successful operation the system adopted, has constrained the committee, however, reluct- antly, to postpone for a few weeks, the time for opening the School. The public, therefore, are respectfully informed, that the EPISCO- PAL SCHOOL will be opened, (not on the first of April, as before advertised, but) on Monday, the 2nd day of June next; at which time it may be confidently relied on that everything will be in readiness. By order of the Executive Committee, Raleigh, March 3, 1834. George W. Freeman, Sec'y. NOTICE. Mr. HOOPER'S School, now kept in the office, at the residence of the late Judge Taylor, will be continued at the same place, till the opening of the Episcopal School, in June next. Raleigh, March 3, 1834. — The Star, Raleigh, N. C, March 8, 183J+. SCHOOL TO OPEN JUNE 2, 1834. EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF NORTH CAROLINA. The first session of this institution will begin on Monday, June 2d, and continue, without a recess the present year, until the twenty-sixth of November. Hereafter the academic year will be divided into two equal sessions, and the charge for each be equal. The opening session of the present year being twenty five weeks and a few days, will be charged in the proportion which this period bears to the whole academic year of forty weeks. Joseph G. Cogswell, Rector. Raleigh, May 12, 1834. — The Star, May 15, 1831+. The Episcopal School of North Carolina, was opened on Monday last, in the spacious stone building just erected for the purpose, under Wake Couxtt Schools. 539 the most nattering auspices. It is situated in a delightful grove, about half a mile "west of the capitol, on decidedly one of the most desirable and commanding sites anywhere to be found in the environs of the city; and the advantages it possesses, the healthfulness of its locality, and the high reputation of the gentlemen entrusted with its manage- ment, will 110 doubt ensure for it a very extensive patronage. — The Star, June 5, 1831±. REGULATIONS ABOUT DEBTS OF PUPILS. NOTICE. As the Episcopal School of North Carolina is now opened for the reception of pupils, the School Committee beg leave to call the atten- tion of the public to the following extract from the Prospectus pub- lished in January last, viz. "No student shall be allowed to have an account at any Store, or other place in the City ; or to purchase any article (except with his pocket money) without the permission of the Rector. Every Student, previous to his admission into the School, will be required to pay into the hands of the Treasurer, all the funds, of every description, which he may have, and likewise to pay over all other funds, which he may receive during the Session ; for which the Treasurer's receipt will be given. Stated allowances for pocket money will be given to each Student, under such regulations as the Rector may prescribe. And it is desired that these allowances may be as small and as nearly alike for all the Students, as practicable. At the end of the Session, an account will be rendered to the Parent or Guardian of each Student ; stating the amount of money paid to the Treasurer by the Student — the allowance made to him for pocket money — the amount of his ex- penses at the School during the Session, and the sum, if any, refunded to him at the close of the Session. Any evasion on the part of a student, in complying with the true spirit and meaning of this regula- tion, will be particularly noticed, even to his dismission, if necessary, from the School." To secure a strict observance of the above provision, the committee have resolved that no account of any description made with a student belonging to the Episcopal School, either in Term time or during vacation, without a written order from the Rector, shall be paid, and that in case the parent or guardian of any student shall pay such account, the student shall be immediately dismissed from the School. Raleigh, June 3, 1834. L. S. Ives, Ch'm. —The Star, Raleigh, June 12, 1831+. 540 Wake County Schools. NEW BUILDING, JUNE, 1834. NOTICE. To Stone Masons and Carpenters. Proposals will be received by the Executive Committee of the Episco- pal School until 7th July for the erection of a House, on the grounds belonging to said School, of the same dimensions and of similar mate- rials to that which they have recently caused to be built, viz. 56 by 36 feet, two stories high — walls of rough granite, and roof covered with tin. The proposals for the stone work and for the wood work must be separate. The contractor for the stone work will be expected to furnish all the materials belonging to his department, and to finish all that apper- tains to the laying of the foundation, the completion of the walls, chimneys, hearths, doorsteps, pillars, and plastering; all to be executed in a substantial and workmanlike manner, and after the model of the house already erected on the grounds of the School. The contractor for the woodwork will be required to furnish all the materials belonging to his department, and to finish all that apper- tains to the floors, ceiling, roof, (including its covering with tin,) doors, windows, (including glass,) stair case, mantle pieces, and wash boards; likewise in a substantial and workmanlike manner, and after the model of the house before mentioned — except that the particular arrangement of the interior will be subject to the future direction of the Executive Committee. Ealeigh, June 22, 1834. Geo. W. Ereeman, Secy. —The Star, June 26, 183Jf. FIRST EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER, 1834. EXAMINATION OE THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL. The first semi-annual examination of the Episcopal School of North Carolina is appointed to begin on Saturday, the 22nd day of the present month, and to be continued on the following Monday and Tuesday. The members of the School Committee, and all others who feel an interest in the success of the School, are respectfully invited to attend. On Wednesday, the 26th, will commence the Winter vacation, which is to continue seven weeks; after which, on Wednesday, the 14th day of January next, the Winter Session will begin. Persons desirous of securing the admission of their children for the next Session, are requested to give early notice by letter to the Rector, or to the subscriber. Ealeigh, Nov. 5, 1834. Geo. W. Ereeman, Secretary. Wake County Schools. 541 The Ealeigh Register, Western Carolinian, Fayetteville Observer, Wilmington Press, JNTewbern Sentinel and Elizabeth City Herald will publish the above two weeks. — The Star, Raleigh, November 6, 1S3J+. PRESENT CONDITION AND COURSE OF STUDY, NOVEMBER, 1831. EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF XORTH CAROLINA. The Committee of the Episcopal School of Xorth Carolina, deem- ing it their duty, at the first session of the School, to submit to the friends of the Institution and the public, a view of its present state, beg leave, as the best and most impartial mode of doing it, to invite attention to the subjoined report of a Committee of gentlemen ap- pointed to conduct the first examination of the pupils, and also to the following additional facts'. Previously to the commencement of another session, the accommoda- tions for the reception of pupils, and the means of instruction gener- ally, will have been much extended. A building precisely similar to the one already occupied, will have been completed, an additional In- structor employed, and a small set of instruments for better illustrat- ing the sciences procured. In addition, it is proper to state, that the Committee are clearly of the opinion that the system of education, so well begun, cannot be fully carried into effect without still farther accommodations. They have resolved, therefore, to take immediate steps, should the liberality of Episcopalians warrant it, (which they do not allow themselves to doubt) for the erection of a third building, of much larger dimensions, which is to form a center to the two already erected, and thus com- plete the original plan. To enable them to effect this necessary object, the Committee have appointed agents to solicit contributions from the friends of the Church and of the School, who are expected to enter immediately upon their duty; and it is confidently believed that the claims of the Insti- tution to the bounty and patronage of the friends of Literature and Religion need be enforced by no other plea than is contained in the report of the Committee of Examination, which follows. By order of the Committee, L. S. Ives, Chairman. Raleigh, Nov. 28, 1834. REPORT OF THE EXAMINING COMMITTEE. The undersigned, having been requested by the School Committee to attend the first examination of the pupils in the Episcopal School at this place, and to report on the proficiency of the students and on such other matters as they may deem proper, connected with the con- duct of the school and the ability and faithfulness of the teachers, 542 "Wake County Schools. have, in pursuance of this request, attended the examination which commenced on the morning of Saturday, the 22nd day of November, and continued, with the intermission of Sunday, until the evening of the next Tuesday ; and take pleasure in making the following Report : The number of pupils in the school is sixty-seven, who are divided into classes in the several departments of Instruction. These depart- ments are six, and consist of, 1st. Religious Instruction, comprising six classes in the Bible, Catechism and Ethics, and including all the pupils, except three small boys, who are in the first lessons in reading. 2d. The English Language, comprising three classes in Orthography and Reading, and four in Grammar and Rhetoric. 3d. Ancient Languages, consisting of four classes in Greek, and five in Latin. 4th. Modern Languages, consisting of three classes in French, one in Spanish, and one in Italian. 5th. Mathematics — two classes in Algebra, and one in Arithmetic. 6th. Geography and History — one class in Geography, and one in History. In the department of Religious Instruction, two classes were exam- ined in the New Testament ; one as far as Luke, the other as far as Mark, and a third class in the Catechism of the Episcopal Church. The examination of these classes was conducted by Bishop Ives, and was highly satisfactory, evincing that the pupils not only retained in their memory the text they had read, and the facts recorded by the evangelists, but that they had also been diligently instructed in the principles and duties of the Christian faith. It is understood that religious instruction is given to all these classes on every Sunday morning, again to the Bible Classes on Monday, Wednesday and Fri- day morning; and to the Catechism classes on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning. All are required to attend divine worship in the Episcopal Church twice on Sunday. 2. In the department of English Education, there was no examina- tion, for the want of time. We understand that each pupil, whatever other studies he may be pursuing, is required to read and spell once a day; and that to those who are far enough advanced, exercises in composition are assigned. The course of instruction in this depart- ment, a synopsis of which has been shown to us, leaves no room to doubt that a thorough knowledge of the English language, in its ety- mology, grammatical construction and graces of style, forms one of the most prominent objects to which the attention of the pupil is directed. 3d. Department of Ancient Languages. In Greek, classes were examined in Homer, Xenophon's Anabasis, the Greek Reader and Grammar; in Latin, in the Odes of Horace, and the first two Books of Livy, Cicero's Orations against Cataline, Virgil's Bucolics, and a Wake County Schools. 543 small part of Sallust, Caesar's Commentaries and the Latin Reader. The examination in these branches was very strict, and the result highly honorable to the Teachers and the Pupils. The system of in- struction is calculated to convey the most full, accurate and critical knowledge of the ancient Classics. The proficiency of the pupils in some of the higher classes, produced surprise in those of us who, in our early years, had been accustomed to the mode then generally adopted in this State, of teaching the dead languages. Not only were the translations made with facility, and all the general rules of gram- matical construction promptly rendered, but the multiplied excep- tions to these rules, even in the minutest particulars, and the peculiar idioms of the language and of each author, according to the degree of advancement in the pupil, seemed to have been most carefully incul- cated. In the Poets, and especially in the Odes of Horace, subject as they are to such a variety and complexity of metre, the higher classes displayed an extraordinary familiarity with the rules of Prosody. Even in the classes which were just commencing to read, it was remark- able how well they understood, and with what readiness they would apply, the appropriate rule of construction. 4. Department of Modern Languages. Classes were examined in French, Spanish and Italian. To the classes in French most of the remarks just made, in relation to the classes in the ancient languages, will apply, with this addition, that their correctness in pronunciation was much superior to what is usually attained in so short a period, a large proportion of the students having commenced the study within four or five months, and having had their attention at the same time directed to other studies. The classes in Spanish and Italian com- menced late in the session, and, as none of us had a critical knowledge of these languages, we could only judge of their proficiency by the promptness with which they answered the questions of their Instructer. 5. Mathematics. The class in Algebra commenced in August, con- sisting of those who had gone through a full course of Arithmetic. It was examined on Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division, both of Integral and Fractional Algebraic Quantities, Square and Cube Roots, Fractional Indices, Simple and Quadratic Equations, and method of finding the greatest common Divisior. In Arithmetic, classes were examined in Vulgar and Decimal Fractions, and in the simple rules. These classes are not less entitled to commendation for their proficiency than those on which we have already offered observations ; and here it may be as well to make the general remark, that not only in these mathematical studies, to which the principle would more em- phatically apply, but in all the branches of science and learning taught in this school, it seems to have been the aim (and, we should say, the successful aim) of the Instructers to make each student master of the ground on which he stands before he advances another step. Under 544 Wake County Schools. this system of instruction, the progress may seem to be slow, while it is, in fact, greatly accelerated; and it is only under this system that solid and permanent acquisitions of knowledge can be made. 6th Department — Geography and History. In both these branches, the examination was equally satisfactory. In Geography, questions were asked rapidly, passing from one section of the Globe to the other; and the prompt answers evinced that the knowledge had not been acquired by rote from books, but that each pupil had been required to spread the map before his mind, and retain in his memory the relative geographical positions of the different portions of our earth. In the study of History, the judicious plan has been adopted, of com- mencing at a period near that of our own times. The transactions of such a period are obviously of more interest to us than those of antiquity ; and our curiosity naturally leads us to trace back the history of nations in which we have begun to be interested, to their remote origin. We have thus concluded our account of the different branches in which the pupils have been examined. It is proper to mention that the Examination, except in two or three instances, was conducted en- tirely by persons unconnected with the school. We were told how far each class had advanced in its assigned study, and questions were pro- pounded, within that limit, by many of the gentlemen present. It is also worthy of notice that no preparation had been made for this scrutiny, as is usual in most other schools, by reviewing. We have made no discrimination among the members of the several classes, because we understand it to be an established rule in this Institution that no distinctive rewards or marks of merit are to be publicly awarded. We are pleased to find that in the absence of these distinctions, usually awarded, there have not been lacking on the part of the students the most worthy motives to exertion — the desire of improvement, the anxiety to secure the good opinion of their instruct- ed, and of the wise and good among their friends and acquaintances, and the approving voice of their own consciences. We cannot take leave of this part of the subject without remarking that everything we saw and heard tended to convince us, that the time of the student had been well employed, and that the services of the instructers had been able, faithful and untiring. Mr. Cogswell, the Principal, has fully sustained the high reputation he brought here, (and that is an eulogy neither lightly given nor lightly merited;) and he has been ably and zealously seconded by his assistants, the Rev. Mr. Saunders & Mr. Hooper, on whose capacity and learning, and assiduity, full reliance may be placed. As regards the government and moral discipline of the school, it appears to us, from all the inquiries we have made, to be, as the prospectus announced it should be, "of the paternal kind." The cheer- ful and animated looks of the students, their easy but respectful inter- Wake County Schools. 545 course with their Principal, would have assured us of this fact even if some of us had not known the universal sentiment of affection they entertain towards that amiable and talented man. It has also been very gratifying to us to learn that, so far as is known to the Principal or to the School Committee, but one or two instances have occurred of a violation of the rule which requires all the money of the pupils to be deposited with the Principal and disbursed by him; and that the students have cheerfully acquiesced in the disposition he has made, consulting economy on the one hand, and on the other, not debarring them from occasional innocent expenditures. It is believed, too, that no accounts have been contracted in the stores, in disregard of the rules of the institution. It is highly gratifying to us to be able to state that no cases of serious sickness, and very few of slight temporary indisposition, have occurred during the past session, although the students have come from different parts of this State, from New York, Virginia, South Caro- lina, Georgia and Louisiana, and have remained here, many of them in a new stone edifice, during all the summer and autumnal months. Finally, we congratulate you upon having established a School, which we believe with such teachers as you now have will be pre- eminent among the Institutions of our country. If our praise has seemed to be indiscriminate, it is because we found nothing to censure in instruction or discipline. We trust it will receive that nurture from the public which, it so well merits, without which it cannot live, and with which, we doubt not, it will produce the most valuable fruits. In behalf of the Examining Committee. Nov. 28, 1834. Ja. Iredell, Chairman. — Baleigh Register, December 9, 183^. NUMBER OF PUPILS, 1835. The Episcopal School. * * * We are happy to say, that the Second Session of this Institution has commenced under the most flattering prospects ; there being now 87 Pupils and the number daily increasing. We have the pleasure to add, that the fears which have been entertained that the present Rector, Mr. Cogswell, would resign his charge and accept the Professorship offered him in the South- Carolina College, at Columbia, are without foundation. This gentle- man, we are authorized to say, has declined that appointment, and feels entirely identified with the Institution over which he now pre- sides, of which he is in a great measure the Parent, and which we hope and believe, he will make one of the most useful in this country. — Baleigh Register, January 27, 1835. 35 546 Wake County Schools. ME. COGSWELL WILL REMAIN. RALEIGH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL. It was through inadvertance that we omitted to state in our last, on authority of the other city papers, that Mr. Cogswell, Rector of the Episcopal School near this city, had declined the Professorship of Ancient Languages in the South-Carolina College at Columbia, his appointment to which we some weeks since announced ; and from the same cause, an article from a Columbia paper, stating that Mr. Cogswell had "definitely accepted the chair," found its way into our columns. We are now authorized and requested to say, that Mr. C. has de- clined the Professorship in question ; having determined to remain at the head of the flourishing Institution over which he now presides with so much credit to himself and usefulness to the community. This School, now in its second session, numbers about ninety pupils. — The Standard, Raleigh, February 6, 1835. EXAMINATION, JUNE, 1835. EPISCOPAL SCHOOL. The Semi-annual Examination of the Episcopal School will com- mence on Monday the 15th day of June next, and be continued from day to day until the following Thursday. The friends of the Institu- tion, and the Public generally, are respectfully invited to attend. The Summer Session will begin on Friday the 25th day of the same month. By order of the School Committee, Geo. W. Freeman, Secy. Raleigh, May 16, 1835. — Raleigh Register, May 19, 1835. AGE OF PUPILS ADMITTED. EPISCOPAL SCHOOL. At a meeting of the SCHOOL COMMITTEE, it was ordered that no one shall hereafter be received into the Institution, whose age, at the time of making application, shall exceed fourteen years. This regulation, however, does not apply to any who are members of the School at the present time. By order of the Committee, Geo. W. Freeman, Sec'y. Raleigh, May 16, 1835. The Star, Western Carolinian, Fayetteville Observer, Wilmington Press, ISTewbern Spectator, Oxford Examiner and Elizabeth City Star will publish the foregoing Notices. — Raleigh Register, May 19, 1835. SCHOOL RECEIVES LOAN OF EPISCOPAL FUND. Episcopal Convention. — We learn that the Convention of the Protes- tant Episcopal Church in Worth Carolina, assembled at Hillsboro on "Wake County Schools. 547 the 3d instant. Rev. Dr. Avery, of Edenton, presided; 17 clergymen, and 25 lay delegates, attended. It was decided to loan the Episcopal Fund to the Episcopal School near this city, for the purpose of com- pleting the buildings of the institution. Rev. Messrs. Buxton, Mott, Wiley, and Davis; and Messrs. George E. Spruill, C. P. Mallett, Z. L. Winslow, and W. E. Anderson, are delegates to the General Conven- tion. Standing and School Committee, same as last year; and the next Convention to be held at N"ewbern, commencing on the first Wednesday in May, 1836. — The Standard, June 19, 1835. EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER, 1836. EPISCOPAL SCHOOL. The semi-annual Examination of the Pupils in the Episcopal School will commence on Monday, the 28th clay of November inst. and be continued until Wednesday inclusive being the last day of the Session. The Public are respectfully invited to attend. A meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held at the same time. The attendance of each member is requested. The next session will commence on Thursday the 19th day of Jan- uary, 1837. By order of the Executive Committee, E. B. Ekeeman", Sec. & Treas'r. The Star and Standard, will insert the above three times, and the Edenton Gazette, Salisbury Carolinian, jSTewbern Spectator, Wilming- ton Advertiser and Eayetteville Observer, once. — The Register, November 22, 1836. A NEW RECTOR, 1837. EPISCOPAL SCHOOL. • The Summer Session of this Institution will commence on Friday, the 23d inst. under the care of the Rev. M. A. Curtis, Rector; the Rev. Dr. Empie, having, on account of the impaired State of his health, re- signed his charge. By order of the Board of Trustees. E. B. Fkeemax, Sec'y. Raleigh, June 14, 1837. — The Raleigh Star, June 21, 1837. FINANCIAL TROUBLES ARRANGED, 1837. EPISCOPAL SCHOOL. Parents and Guardians are respectfully informed that, by a unani- mous Resolution of the 'Special Convention,' assembled in this city on the 25th inst., the Episcopal School was relieved of its embarrass- ments, and put again in a state for successful operation — and that 548 Wake County Schools. the following changes have been made to meet the changes of times and the expectations of the Public. 1. The price of Board and Tuition has been reduced from 200 to 150 dollars — which money, when paid into the Treasury, is to be kept separate, and applied exclusively to the support and instruction of the pupils. Bedding and books will be furnished as usual by the School at a moderate charge. No expense, of any kind, is to be incurred by a pupil, except by or- der of the Rector of the School. Notice is hereby given, that, in case any Merchant or Mechanic in the place shall credit a pupil without such order, the bill will NOT BE PAID. 2. Arrangements are made in the School for the most full and speedy preparation for entrance into any of our Colleges. 3. No boy, except he be a Communicant, will be permitted to enter the School after 14 years of age. 4. Bay Scholars are hereafter excluded from the Institution. 5. The School will again open, under the efficient Superintendence of the Rev. MOSES A. CURTIS, with competent associate Teachers, on the 17th day of January next. Parents and Guardians desirous of placing boys in the School, will confer a favor upon the Board, by giv- ing notice of the same to the Rev. GEO. W. FREEMAN, of this City at their earliest convenience. By order of the Board of Trustees, L. S. Ives, Prest. Raleigh, Nov. 28, 1837. To be inserted for four weeks in the Star, Standard, Fayetteville Observer, "Wilmington Advertiser, Newbern Spectator, Washington Whig, Edenton Gazette, Carolina Watchman and Western Carolinian. ■ — Raleigh Register, December If., 1837. M. A. CURTIS IN COMPLETE CONTROL, 1839. EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, RALEIGH. The Subscriber has taken the buildings belonging to the Episcopal School, and proposes to continue the Institution upon his own respon- sibility. The next Session will commence on January 14, 1839. Pu- pils will be received at $75 per session of five months, which sum cov- ers the expense of Board, Tuition, Washing, Mending, Euel and Lights. As each boy has his separate bed, every boy at his first entrance incurs an additional expense of from $10 to $15 for bed and bedding. The boarders will constitute a part of the Subscriber's family, and the attention and discipline will be as parental as circumstances per- mit. — They will be required to attend religious services on Sunday, and, when not otherwise directed by Parents and Guardians, will ac- company the Rector of the School to the Episcopal Church. Wake County Schools. 549 Day Scholars will be admitted on the following terms : Heading, Spelling and Writing, $12 00 English Grammar, Arithmetic, Geography with the use of Globes and Algebra 16 00 Ancient Languages, and higher Mathematics, 20 00 Competent Assistants are engaged, and all the branches of learning taught in Academies and high Schools of the country will be taught here. French, Spanish and German will be taught, when desired by Parents, without additional expense. Students intending to enter College will be directed in their course of study with special reference to as speedy preparation as is consistent with thoroughness. Persons intending to enter pupils, and desirous of further informa- tion, are requested to address the Subscriber. Ealeigh, December 6, 1838. M. A. Curtis. — Ealeigh Register, December 17, 1838. NEW ADMINISTRATION, JUNE, 1839. The Public are hereby informed that the School heretofore conducted by the Rev. M. A. CURTIS, in the Episcopal School buildings near Raleigh, will be continued under the joint supervision of the Subscrib- ers. The Pupils will be prepared in the most expeditious and satisfac- tory manner to enter any Collegiate Institution, though with special reference to the course of Studies in our own University. The Session will consist of five months, at the following rates of tuition : Classics, Mathematics and French, $20 Geography, Arithmetic and English Grammar, 15 Reading, Writing, &c. 12 English Composition and Declamation will also compose a part of the Exercises. The Session will commence on Monday the 17th inst. John A. Backhouse, Edwin Geer. 1ST. B. Pupils may board under the immediate superintendence of the Instructors, in a family occupying the centre building, at ten dol- lars per month. June 1st, 1839. — Raleigh Register, June 8, 1839. SCHOOL. The Public are hereby informed that the Exercises of the School, lately kept at the Episcopal School Buildings, near Raleigh, will be resumed on Thursday the 2d day of January, 1840, under the superin- tendence of the same Instructors, and at the same rates of Tuition as heretofore. Raleigh, Nov. 24, 1839. — Raleigh Register, November 23, 1839. 550 Wake County Schools. WETMORE'S SCHOOL, 1824. The subscriber's next Quarter commences on Monday, June 7th, at Mrs. White's red house, opposite Treasurer Haywood's. — The Quarter to contain 12 weeks. Terms of Tuition. Heading, Spelling and Writing $2.50 The same with Arithmetic and the Latin or English Grammar or either $3.50 The same with Parsing and Geography, or either $4.50 The same with Latin 5.00 Raleigh, June 5. I. Wetmoke. — Raleigh Register, June 8, 182J+. SCHOOL. THE Subscriber will re-commence his school, at the house he for- merly taught, on Monday 3d of January. Terms as heretofore except a tax for wood. And that the quarter will in future necessarily contain about eleven weeks. I. Wetmoee. Ealeigh, Dec. 27. — Raleigh Register, December 28, 1821/.. LIGHTFOOT'S JUVENILE SCHOOL, 1825. JUVENILE SCHOOL. THE subscriber will, on Monday the 9th day of May next, open an English School in this place, on the following terms, viz: Eor Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, $5 Grammar and Geography 6 per scholar for 6 months. Raleigh, April 4. Wm. Lightfoot. Raleigh Register, April 8, 1825. WHITAKER'S MUSIC SCHOOL, 1825. MUSIC SCHOOL. MISS ELEANOR WHITAKER is desirous of giving instruction to a few pupils, on the Piano Forte. She will give lessons at her fa- ther's house, or if preferred, will attend young ladies at their own resi- dences. Her terms are 8 dolls, per quarter, to which will be added 2 dolls., if she waits on her pupils at their own houses. Raleigh, Feb. 20, 1825. — Raleigh Register, February 22, 1825. Wake County Schools. 551 MUSIC LESSONS ON THE PIANO. Mrs. H. WHITAKER respectfully announces to her friends and the public, that she still continues to give lessons on the Piano at her former price of three dollars per month, of five lessons in the week. Her Music Room is at the House of James Litchford, Esq. She avails herself of this opportunity to return her thanks to those who have so liberally patronized her, and earnestly solicits the contin- uance of their favor. Raleigh, Jan. 16. — Raleigh Register, Jan. 27, 1835. MUSIC SCHOOL. MRS. H. WHITAKER Respectfully informs the Citizens of Raleigh, and the Public gener- ally, that she will continue to give Lessons on the PIANO EORTE. A few more Scholars will be received. Apply three doors West of the Presbyterian Church, where her School is now kept. Raleigh, Jan. 19, 1838. — Raleigh Register, February 19, 1838. TO THE LADIES. Mrs. H. Whitaker would take this opportunity of informing the young Ladies of Raleigh and the adjoining country, that her Music School will be resumed on the first Monday in December. Lessons will be given, (every day) at her usual low terms of $20 per Session, of five months. Her residence may be found two doors West of the Presbyterian Church. Nov. 26, 1839. — Raleigh Register, November 30, 1839. POMONA ACADEMY, 1826. POMONA ACADEMY. Situated 14 miles north-east of Raleigh. HAYING employed an experienced Teacher, who comes well rec- ommended, and who understands teaching the Languages and Sciences, the Exercises of this Institution will commence on the first day of March next and end the last of December, ensuing. The terms of tui- tion will be, $12 for English, and $25 for Latin, Greek and the Sciences, per annum. The subscriber will take a few Students as Boarders to the above in- stitution, at the rate of 60 dollars per annum ; and he pledges himself to pay strict attention to the morals of those who may be entrusted to his care. The Academy is within 200 yards of his dwelling house, a high and healthy spot, with excellent water. Wake County, Leb. 14, 1826. Seth Jones. — Raleigh Register, February 17, 1826. 552 Wake County Schools. POMONA ACADEMY EN CHARGE OF J. H. WILKES, 1829. Pomona Academy. We this day examined the Scholars at Pomona Academy, under the superintendance of Mr. James H. Wilkes. It gives us pleasure to state, that the pupils generally did well, and that the greater part did them- selves much credit. The Examination was conducted by the Trustees. The progress made by many of the Students was remarkable. In Spell- ing, Heading, Writing and Arithmetic, the four great points of a good education, the performances were very satisfactory. With Geography and English Grammar there was a familiarity not often manifested by children. The classes in the Languages translated handsomely, and an uncommon degree of attention must have been paid to their gram- mars to have made them so ready and accurate in Parsing. From im- pressions made on our minds by this examination, we feel justified in saying, that Mr. Wilkes is a Teacher deserving much encouragement, both on account of his talents and attention to his school. Newton Wood, Esq. Ma j. A. H. Hopkins, Rev. Thos. P. Hunt, Rev. A. Hartsfield, Maj. C. L. Hinton, B. Boddie, M. D. John Ligon, Esq. Henry Potter, Esq. H. W. Montague, M. D. Trustees. Col. Allen Rogers, President. Seth Jones, Secretary. Seth Jones informs the public that he is willing to receive a few Boarders in his family. He resides within 200 yards of the Academy. The situation is very healthy. His family numbers between forty and fifty, and there has not been a death or a case of bilious fever in it for 10 or 12 years. Price of Board, five dollars a month. Tuition for English $12 — For the Languages and Sciences $25 per annum. The Exercises of the School will recommence on the 15th instant, and close on the 25th December, 1829. Pomona is fourteen miles 1ST. East of Raleigh, and within two miles of Rowles' Store Post Office. June 5, 1829. — Raleigh Register, June 9, 1829. Wake County Schools. 553 TV. B. STRAI> PRINCIPAL, 1833. TO THE PAREXTS AXD GUARDIAXS. The Trustees of Pomona Academy take this method of informing the public that they have succeeded in engaging the services of Mr. William B. Strain, to take charge of this Institution, a gentleman eminently qualified for the station. The School is now in operation, and is con- sidered as fixed on a permanent basis. All the preparatory studies to entering College will be taught by Mr. Strain, who has himself acted in the capacity of Tutor in our University. Eemale pupils will also be received, and the strictest attention paid to deportment and instruction. Pupils will only be charged from the time of their entrance. The price of Tuition per session, will be $12.50 for the Languages; and $6.50 in the English Department. Xo extra charges made. Board can be procured within 200 yards of the Academy, for $30 per session. The healthiness of this situation is so well known, that it is unnecessary here to repeat its advantages. Pomona Academy is situated 14 miles north-east of Raleigh. January 16, 1833. The Trustees. The Register, January 18, 1833. A3T\0I3CEaiEyTS FOR 1831. TO PAREXTS AXD GUARDIAXS. The Trustees of Pomona Academy having engaged the services of a competent Teacher, educated at Chapel Hill, inform the public that the School is now open for the reception of pupils, and will continue without vacation until Christmas. All the preparatory studies for entering Col- lege will be taught. This Academy is situated in as healthy a neighborhood as any in the Union. Terms of Tuition, $12 50 per session, for the Languages; and $6.50 for the English department. Xo extra charges made. For the purpose of advancing the interests of the school, the sub- scriber, living within 200 yards of the Academy, will furnish board at 5 dollars per month. Seth Joxes, Sec'y. Wake county, April 29, 1834. —The Star, Raleigh, May 8, 183!+. POMONA BECOMES A SELECT SCHOOL, 1S3S. SELECT SCHOOL. The Subscriber, having engaged a Teacher to instruct his own chil- dren, begs leave to inform the public that he is ready to take in a select number of boarders at the moderate price of $6 per month, the Tuition fees besides being very moderate. The Gentleman he has engaged, is qualified to teach the Latin, Greek, 554 Wake County Schools. French and English Languages to any extent, and to prepare young men for entering the University. The following recommendations will be sufficient to satisfy those who may be inclined to send, as to his knowledge and conduct. Mr. Higgins has taught with me during this and a part of the last Session, and has acquitted himself with considerable success and satis- faction. I consider him qualified to take charge of any Academy in the State, both in point of knowledge and exemplary conduct. Alban J. N". Habt. Principal of the Oxford Male Academy. Mr. Higgins has been engaged in the Male Department of the Oxford Academy during the last eight months. He is a young man of very good moral character, and an excellent Scholar. Thos. B. Littlejohn, Robt. Gilliam, James "Wiggins, Russell Kingsbury, April 8, 1838. Trustees of the Oxford Academy. Those inclined to send their children would do well to apply immedi- ately, as the number of boarders taken in will be very limited, and the first Session has commenced this day. Seth Jones. Pomona, 14 miles 1ST. E. of Raleigh, July 2nd, 1838. P. S. — -The above situation is remarkably healthy. Standard. — Raleigh Register, July 9 1838. DWIGHT'S SELECT SCHOOL, 1828. SELECT SCHOOL. 01$ the first of January next, the subscribers will open a School in the House lately occupied by Robert H. Wynne. The management of it, will be confided to Mr. Timothy E. Dwight, who is a graduate of Yale College, and whose recommendations are highly satisfactory. Mr. Dwight will teach the Latin and Greek Languages, together with the English Elements and the Mathematics, in their various branches. The number of pupils will be limited to sixteen, and the terms are thirty dollars, payable half yearly in advance, with a charge of fifty cents per session for contingencies. Application may be made to either of the subscribers, or to Mr. Dwight at the house of T. P. Devereux. William Polk. Raleigh, Nov. 20. T. P. Devereux. — Raleigh Register, November 23, 1827. Wake CorisrTY Schools. 555 PRIVATE SCHOOL. THE Second Session of Mr. Dwight's School will commence on Mon- day the sixteenth of June. The Latin and Greek Languages and all branches of English Education will be taught. "William Polk. Raleigh, June 9. T. P. Devekelx. — Raleigh Register, June 13, 1828. PRIVATE SCHOOL. THE ensuing session of Mr. Dwight's School will commence on Mon- day, the 3d day of January next. All branches of English and Classi- cal Education will be taught. Terms $15.50, payable in advance. — Raleigh Register, December 26, 1828. RALEIGH FEMALE SEMINARY, 1828. BOARDIXG SCHOOL FOR YOUXG LADIES. THE Subscriber, assisted by a competent Female Instructor, intends opening at his own House, on the 15th of January next, a Private Fe- male Boarding School. The usual branches of female education will be taught ; but special regard will be had for those studies which are of acknowledged utility, and of every day account. Terms per Session — Five Months. Board, $50 Tuition, higher classes, 15 Ditto, lower classes 12 Contingent 50 cents. Raleigh, Dec. 6. W. M'Pheetees. — Raleigh Register, December 28, 1827. COURSE OF STUDY, 1S32. RALEIGH FEMALE SEMINARY. The Subscriber, aided by a Board of Visitors, proposes to establish in the City of Raleigh a Seminary for Young Ladies. Arrangements have been made for procuring, as soon as practicable, a well-qualified Preceptress, who will be assisted from time to time, by other competent Instructors, as the exigencies of the Institution may require. The course of Instruction will embrace all the useful and ornamental Branches usually taught in the most approved Female Academies. 556 "Wake County Schools. The year will be divided into two Sessions of five months each. The first Session will commence on the 2d Monday of January next. The terms of Tuition, per Session, payable in advance, will be accord- ing to the grade of studies, as follows: First Class, $8.50. Spelling — Heading — Copy Writing — Fundamental Rules of Arith- metic — First Catechism — and committing to memory the English Grammar. Second Class, $12.50. Grammar Recitations — Etymological Parsing — Syntactical Pars- ing in Prose and Poetry — Arithmetic throughout — Geography, Ancient and Modern — Use of the Globes — Construction of Maps — Punctuation — Letter writing — and plain Sewing. Third Class, $15.50. Elements of Geometry — Rhetoric — History — Natural and Moral Philosophy — Astronomy — Chronology — Logic — Chemistry — Composition — Ornamental Needlework, &c. &c. For instruction in Drawing — Painting — and Instrumental Music, the charges will be extra. The government of the School, as far as practicable, will partake of the parental character ; but while a harshness and severity are avoided, every prudent means will be adopted to promote strict order, amiable behaviour, and commendable industry. The constant aim of the In- structors will be to render their pupils contented and happy, and to return them to their Parents and Guardians improved in manners, — well taught and virtuous. Boarding will be furnished at the customary prices. A portion of public patronage is respectfully solicited. December 6, 1832. W. M'Pheters, Superintendent. — Ealeigh Register, December IJf., 1832. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1833. RALEIGH FEMALE SEMINARY. The Second Session, under the superintendence of the Subscriber, will commence on Monday next, June 17th. Miss M. C. Street, an experienced Preceptress from the North, ar- rived a short time ago. To her, will be committed the immediate care and instruction of the young ladies of the Institution. Wm. M'Pheeters. June 13, 1833. — Raleigh Register, June 18, 1833. Wake County Schools. 557 WAKE FOREST PLEASANT GROVE ACADEMY, 1828. WAKE FOREST PLEASANT GROVE ACADEMY. THE Exercises of this Institution will commence on the first Monday in February ensuing, under the superintendence of Mr. Levi Wright, who will teach Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and English Gram- mar. The Academy is situated within two hundred yards of the subscriber's house, who will board ten or twelve students at four dollars per month, washing, &c. included. Wake county, Jan. 1. Jesse Powell. — Raleigh Register, January If, 1828. DANIEL >V. KERR PRINCIPAL, 1830. WAKE FOREST PLEASANT GROVE ACADEMY. This institution will commence its operations again, under the superin- tendence of Rev. Daniel W. Kerr and wife, on the first day of Febru- ary, 1830, and will be open to receive boarders, who can be accommo- dated with excellent board, in the immediate vicinity of the academy, on the most reasonable terms. In the female department the following branches will be taught : Reading, Penmanship, English Grammar, Geography, History, Rhetoric, Philosophy and Arithmetic. In the male department, the branches taught will be the same as those above. The prices for tuition will be the same in both departments, viz. 10 dollars per session, of ten months. Those who may think proper to enter their children into the above institution, may rest assured that the greatest possible care will be taken as to cultivation both of their minds and morals. Nov. 28, 1829. By the Trustees. — The Star, December 31, 1829. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1830. WAKE FOREST PLEASANT GROVE ACADEMY. The subscriber informs the public that the last session of this institu- tion for the year 1830, will close on the 30th of November, and that the 1st session thereof for the year 1831 will commence on the 1st of Feb- ruary. There will be two sessions, of five months each, in the year : the first commencing on the 1st of February, and the last closing on the 30th of November following. This Academy is pleasantly situated in one of the most populous sections of Wake Forest, about twelve miles north of Raleigh, on the Powel's road leading from Raleigh to Oxford, and is esteemed one amongst the healthiest situations in North Carolina. Board can be had on the most accommodating terms, in the best families, viz: for four dollars per month. The branches which will be taught in this institution the next session, are the following, viz : Male Department. 558 "Wake County Schools. Reading, Writing, Spelling, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, History, Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry and Rhetoric five dollars per session, Latin, seven dollars and fifty cents. Female Department. Reading, Writing, Spelling, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, History, Philosophy, astronomy, Chemistry and Rhetoric, five dollars per session, Needle work, Drawing and Painting, seven dollars per ses- sion. Having employed a first rate teacher, Music on the Piano will be taught each day throughout the week, at the reduced price of fifteen dollars per session. The subscriber feels grateful to the public for the patronage which has been afforded this institution since it has been under his direction. Daniel W. Kerb. November 5, 1830. — The Star, November 11, 1830. ENGLISH GRAMMAR TAUGHT IN SEVEN WEEKS. SCHOOL NOTICE. I take this method of informing the public, that I shall, on Monday the 11th of July next, open my school again at Wake Forest Pleasant Grove Academy. I have been induced to teach another school at this academy from the solicitations of several of my friends; and in conse- quence of several important engagements, I shall not be able to visit the neighbors in their individual capacities, which leads me to announce my intentions through the medium of a public notice. For the information of those who are unacquainted with my school, it may not be improper for me to remark, that it is an institution in which the English Gram- mar is taught upon a completely new and successful plan in seven weeks, at seven dollars per scholar. Any evidences of the superiority and effi- cacy of the system can be had by application to the subscriber. Board can be procured in respectable houses at $4 per month. June 24, 1831. Edward T. Fowlkes. — The Star, June 30, 1831. MISS ELIZA W. BOBBITT PRINCIPAL. WAKE FOREST PLEASANT GROYE ACADEMY. THE EXAMINATION of the Students of this Academy, will take place on Wednesday, the 12th of December next. Parents and Guar- dians are respectfully invited to attend. The exercises of this Academy will be resumed on the first day of February next. The Trustees have the pleasure of announcing to the Public that they have engaged Miss ELIZA W. BOBBITT, the present Instructress, to take charge of the Academy the ensuing year, a lady eminently qualified for the station. The Trustees therefore, have no hesitation in recommending the Institution to the public. Wake County Schools. 559 Terms of Tuition, for Spelling, Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, $5. English Grammar and Geography, $6. History, Natural and Moral Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, Mythology and Belles Lettres, $7% per Session. Plain and Ornamental Needle Work taught in either or all of the classes, without extra charge. For instruction in Painting on paper and velvet, there will be an additional charge of $2 50 cts. per Session. Board can be had convenient to the Academy, at $5 per month. Wake Forest, Nov. 22, 1832. — The Register, Friday, November 23, 1832. MISS MARTHA R. RICHARDSOX PRINCIPAL. WAKE FOREST PLEASANT GROVE ACADEMY.— The Trus- tees of this Academy have the pleasure of announcing to the Public, that they have engaged for the ensuing year Miss MARTHA R. RICHARDSON, a young Lady from the North, who comes highly recommended, to take charge of this Institution. The Session will commence on the first Monday in February next. In addition to the usual branches of Instruction, the Greek, Latin, French and Italian Languages will be taught, together with Music, Painting, &c. This Academy is situated in Wake Forest, 12 miles North of Raleigh, and within 4 miles of Wake Forest College, in a healthy section of the country. Board can he had in the neighborhood, at $7 per month, or $35 per Session of five months. Tuition Per Session. Latin and Greek, $10 00 English Grammar and Geography, 7 50 Lower Branches, &c 5 00 Drawing and Painting will be taught to all who desire it, but there will be no charge for the same, as is usual in other Schools. Dec. 20, 1839. John Ligon, Secy. Standard, until School commences. — Raleigh Register, December 31, 1839. EASTWOOD'S SCHOOL, 1828. MARGARET EASTWOOD'S SCHOOL Will be opened on the first day of January, provided her friends stimu- late her exertions by putting into the hands of each Pupil the small sum of $2.50, entrance money. Raleigh, Dec. 25. —Raleigh Register, December 28, 1827. 560 Wake County Schools. PLEASANT SPRING ACADEMT, 1829. PLEASANT SPRING ACADEMY. This Institution, situated five miles north of Raleigh, in a neighbor- hood, which, in point of health, intelligence and morality, is not to he surpassed by any in the county, will commence its operations on the 11th day of January next, under the superintendence of Mr. James Logan. The course of studies will be preparatory to the University. Tuition will he low. By the Trustees. The subscriber, who lives within one mile of the Academy, is pre- pared to accommodate with board 4 or 5 pupils at the following price, viz. fifty dollars the year, or twenty-five dollars the session. There are also other families who live convenient to the Academy, who will take boarders at the same price. Dec. 10, 1829. A. B. W. Hopkins. — The Star, December 10, 1829. RALEIGH INFANT SCHOOL, 1830. Infant School. — We visited a few days since, for the first time, the Infant School recently commenced in this City, under the superin- tendance of a lady of character, experience and tenderness, and rarely have we been more gratified. We had read and heard a good deal of this system of instruction, and had formed a favorable opinion of its utility, but we confess that we had no adequate idea of its beneficial tendency in developing the intellectual & moral faculties of children. We were delighted to see little creatures, scarcely able some of them of walk without assistance, learning habits of attention, obedience and order — learning to distinguish between good and evil, and to choose good rather than evil. The great error in almost all schools, consists in placing before the mind, exercises that are too hard for it to master. Instead of giving light and easy lessons at the onset, and such as the mind of the youthful learner is capable of sustaining, a load is placed before them, and they are called upon to solve questions which would stagger more mature intellect and age. All things must be progressive — we must learn to stand before we can walk — to pronounce, ere we can expect to read. Hence to send children to schools intended for youth, is at once to retard the progress of the dawning mind, and to confuse and weary the infantile scholar. But in Infant Schools, few books, if any are wanting. It is found more useful to excite the children by external objects. — Pictures are to be preferred to books, because through them, ideas of things are more deeply fixed in the mind. By this mode of instruction, the children are accustomed to a habit of observation and thought, from which the most beneficial results may be expected. The happy countenances of Wake County Schools. 561 the children whose minds are unfolding by this mode of training, satis- factorily prove their delight in it. — Instead of teaching each in succes- sion, as in a school where there is a great diversity of age and attain- ment, the instruction intended for one is intended for all, and thus all are kept occupied. Their attention is attracted, fixed and strengthened by applying it successively to plates, cards, maps & various other apparatus, while the maternal conversation of the teacher comes in to explain & give interest to each subject. To prevent any thing like fatigue of mind, and at the same time to furnish exercise by gratifying their love of motion, the children are taught to march, in regular order, after certain simple tunes which they learn to sing with great animation and in astonishing concert. Our only object, however, in taking up our pen, was to express the gratification personally derived from a visit to the School in this City, and to recommend to parents this mode of preparing their children to enter upon the higher schools. — If no greater good were accom- plished by sending children to Infant Schools, than the mere keeping them out of mischief, we speak from experience when we say, the sys- tem is worthy of patronage. But when instead of being engaged in upsetting chairs and tables, tumbling down tongs, dragging brooms, and a thousand other nameless acts of innocent but troublesome mirth, these Scbools have the effect of [Several words torn off the page. — C. L. C] their minds, developing their intellectual and moral faculties, and training their minds to habits of reasoning & accurate thought, who is there having the care of children, that will not gladly avail them of the opportunity of participating in this Instruction? — Raleigh Register, September 23, 1830. BARBOUR'S SELECT SCHOOL, 1831. SELECT SCHOOL. Mr. Barbour, a Graduate of Washington College, Connecticut, will open a Select Classical School on the 3d day of January. For his char- acter and qualifications, reference may be had to Judge Cameron, Judge Seawell, and Raleigh, 14th Dec, 1830. Gen. Saunders. — Raleigh Register, December 30, 1830. KERR'S MALE AND FEMALE SCHOOL, 1831. EDUCATION. The subscriber informs the public, that on the 2nd day of January next, himself and wife will open a Male and Female SCHOOL, in the City of Raleigh, in which will be taught the following branches, viz. : 1st class. Spelling, Reading, Penmanship and Arithmetic, $6.50 per 36 562 , Wake County Schools. session; 2d class, English Grammar, Geography with the use of the Globes, Maps, &c, History, Philosophy, Chemistry and Astronomy, $8.00 per session; 3rd class, Latin and Greek Languages, $12.50 per session. There will be two sessions in the year of five and a half months each. At the expiration of the first session, there will be a public ex- examination and a vacation of two weeks. Twenty-five cents per ses- sion, each scholar, payable in advance, for fire wood. Board can be had in the immediate vicinity of the School, upon rea- sonable terms. Daniel W. Kerr. Ealeigh, Nov. 21, 1831. — The Star, Nov. 25, 1831. GOSLIN BLUFF'S REFINED FEMALE COLLEGE, 1831. REFINED FEMALE COLLEGE. For the Raleigh Register. Madame Walk-in-the-Water, assumes this method of informing her friends and the public in general, that her college is now open for the reception of novices. In this institution will be taught the various branches of an English Education, together with the French and Italian Classics. The Cherokee and Pamunky language will also be assiduously attended to provided sufficient encouragement be extended to this new and accomplished species of American Literature. Wig-wams will be provided for those who desire to become acquainted with the Indian Alphabet, and every other accommodation extended to render the In- dian department original and comfortable. Terms. English Department. Scolding and fretting per Session $1.25 Balling & gadding the streets do 1.50 Talking idly, & dressing ridiculously 2.00 Spinning street yarn thread (very fine) 5.00 Backbiting your friends 1.00 Lacing yourself into the shape of an hourglass .50 How to keep from work when you return home .40 French & Italian Department. Wearing Wigs and false curls 4.00 Wearing 2 Tuck & 10 side combs 2.00 Wearing out 10 pair shoes per year taking evening promenades . . 20.00 Behaving like a monkey in a china shop 4.80 Running your father into debt every year for finery, cologne water, pomatum & hard soap dancing & frolicking 650.00 Wake County Schools. 563 Indian Department. Alphabet $2.00 Spelling, Reading & writing 2.00 Cyphering 1.00 War Whoop 8.00 Indian Cotillion & sett Dance 4.00 An examination will take place at the end of every Session. Parents and Guardians are particularly requested to attend. Board, washing, &c. : $100 per Session. Goslin Bluff, Wake County. References. Hon. Timothy Jourdon, ) _ -tt ; , ^Boston. Hon. James Moody, ) Mons. Alphonse Debonair, ) _. . -Paris. Mons. Moreno Dansfossy, ) Split Log, \ Wind-that-passes, V Cherokee & Pamunky Tribe. Red-Jacket, ) — Raleigh Register, June 16, 1831. BERKELEY'S LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION, 1831. Literary and Scientific Institution For Young Ladies, Under the Superintendence of Mr. & Mrs. Berkeley, At the East Corner of Mrs. Jehu Scott's Lot, near the Episcopal Church. THE SCHOOL is divided into three Departments : the Introductory, the Junior, and the Senior. The Course of Instruction, will embrace in THE INTRODUCTORY DEPARTMENT, spelling, Reading, Writing, Elementary Arithmetic, Linear Drawing, and Plain Sewing. Terms, 7.50 per Session. The Junior. The former Exercises continued, with Grammar, Geography, Political, History, and Ornamental Needle- work. Terms, $12.50 per Session. The Senior. Composition in the English Language, Stenography, Geometry and Trigonometry (as applicable to the measurements of heights and dis- tances) Algebra, Painting on Velvet, and a short course of useful Lee- 564 Wake County Schools. tures on Natural Philosophy, Natural History, Comparative Anatomy, Chemistry, Botany, and Mineralogy, with practical illustrations. Terms, $15.50 per Session. The duties of a Teacher are of three kinds : to assist children to ac- quire thoughts : to teach them to communicate those acquired thoughts to others, verbally and in writing; and to aid parents in the formation of the disposition, habits and moral character of their children. These duties Mr. and Mrs. B. will endeavor faithfully to discharge towards all those who may be entrusted to their care. Kaleigh, Jan. 19, 1831. — Raleigh Register, January 27, 1831. LECTURES ON ARITHMETIC. EVENING LECTURES ON ARITHMETIC. C. Berkeley is now forming Classes for Instruction in this useful branch of education. The facility which his system gives in making calculations can only be known by experience. The course will consist of 24 lectures, and embrace some of the most useful rules of the science. Any gentleman who may not approve the system after having received six lessons, may withdraw without charge. Terms for the course, $6. Should a sufficient number offer, a class will be formed in Book- keeping and Shorthand. Apply at the school room near the Episcopal Church, or at Miss Betsy Geddy's. Raleigh, Jan. 25. — From Raleigh Register, February 10, 1831. ADDITIONS TO THE COURSE OF STUDY. LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION For Young Ladies. In addition to the Studies before advertised, Mr. Berkeley will give instruction in the French Language. The Class will commence on Mon- day the 11th of April next, at an hour that will not interfere with the regular studies of the School. By the System he pursues, the dull drudgery of committing columns of French verbs to memory, without perceiving any application of them, is avoided — and the pupils learn to write, read and speak good French from the commencement. As this System of Instruction cannot be understood by the advertise- ment, Parents and others interested are invited to visit the School any day, and at any hour that may be most convenient. The Lectures on the Natural Sciences are given in the morning. Those on Mineralogy, are illustrated by specimens from a small but well selected Cabinet; those on Botany, by collections of flowers from the fields and gardens; those on Animal Physiology, by comparative demonstrations and well Wake County Schools. 565 executed engravings; and those on Chemistry, by the best apparatus the incipient state of the Institution will afford. The leading object of this course of Studies, in addition to the usual Branches taught in Schools, is to extend to females a general knowledge of those useful Sciences, which hitherto have been almost exclusively monopolized by males, and confined to our Colleges and Universities. Raleigh, March 29, 1831. — Raleigh Register, March 31, 1831. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION. FEMALE EDUCATION. Some weeks ago we announced in the Register, that Mr. and Mrs. Berkeley would open an Institution for the education of young ladies in this city, upon a new plan. Being pleased with the style of the advertise- ment, and becoming acquainted with the gentleman and lady, we have paid occasional visits to their School, and acknowledge ourselves pleased with the manner in which they impart instruction, and with the kind and pleasing treatment of their pupils. They are not employed in read- ing and committing portions of elementary books to memory, for the purpose of recital. But few books are used. Knowledge is communi- cated by means of familiar lectures, and free conversation, in which the subject under discussion is illustrated in such a way as to be perfectly understood by the students — and where a technical or uncommon word occurs, it is explained to them. And to ascertain with certainty that these lectures and conversations are duly comprehended, the scholars have exercises given them to write every evening, in which they ex- press their ideas in their own way. These exercises were shown to the Teachers, are corrected, and, if necessary, further explained. In this manner, the pupils become more thoroughly acquainted with their studies, and in a much shorter period than in the usual mode of communicating instruction; their time is fully employed, first on one subject and then on another, and so far from exhibiting weariness on their return home, they are cheerful, and delighted with their Teachers. To the usual studies of our Female Academies, are added, familiar lectures on Botany, Mineralogy, Natural History, Chemistry and Geom- etry. The French Language is also taught to such as desire it ; and Mrs. Berkeley teaches Drawing and Painting on Velvet, and plain and ornamental Needle-work. We take pleasure in noticing this Institution, and shall be glad to find that our doing so has the effect of inducing such of our citizens as have daughters or wards to educate, to pay the School a visit, for we fear, except its merits be ascertained, and it receive a more general patronage, we shall lose the advantages offered to us by these able Teach- ers, as we cannot expect them to sacrifice their time and talents without a reasonable remuneration. We know indeed, that they have been in- 566 Wake County Schools. vited to a neighboring town; but we believe they prefer Raleigh to any other situation in the State. We hope, therefore, they will meet with that support which we think they deserve. — Editorial, Raleigh Register, March 17, 1831. MRS. BOWEN'S PRIVATE SCHOOL, 1831. PRIVATE SCHOOL. Mrs. Francis Bowen, having lost her House and Furniture in the late fire in Fayetteville, proposes to open a School in Raleigh about the 20th instant. She is known in this City as a Teacher and therefore solicits patronage. June 7, 1831. IS'. B. — She will teach Females particularly, but would take a class of small Boys. Her terms will be low. The House she will occupy will be made known in due time. — Raleigh Register, June 9, 1831. COURSE OF STUDY IN BO WEN'S SCHOOL, 1831. Mrs. Francis Bowen Respectfully informs her former patrons, and the public in general, that the exercises of her School will commence again the first week in January, 1831. Young ladies entrusted to her care shall be correctly instructed in those branches of literature which are usually taught in other female seminaries. She will also have an assistant teacher who is well quali- fied to aid her in the duties of her school. She hopes, therefore, to gain a moderate share of public patronage. The school year will be divided into two sessions — the terms of tuition will be according to the different studies in each class. The First Class will be instructed in the rudiments of Orthog- raphy, Reading, Writing, and plain Needle Work for per session $4 50 Second Class — -Orthography, Reading, Writing, Definitions of Words, English Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, and Lace Work, 6 50 Third Class — Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, (including Punctuation, Prosody, Versification and Parsing in Blank Verse) Rhetoric, Geography, History, Botany, Natu- ral Philosophy, Chemistry, Lace Work and various other Branches of Fancy Work, 10 50 Fourth Class will be taught all the above studies, with Composi- tion, Drawing, Painting in Water colors and Painting on Velvet, 12 50 Wake Countt Schools. 567 Music will be taught on the Piano, by an approved teacher, at $3 per month. Board can be had in some of the most respectable families, at a very moderate price. Ealeigh, Nov. 29, 1831. — The Star, December 9, 1831 . LE MESSUEIEE'S CEASSICAL AND ENGLISH SCHOOL, 1831. CLASSICAL SCHOOL. Mr. P. LE MESSUBIEB'S Classical School in this place will recom- mence on the first Monday of January, 1831. Terms as last year. Eeference to the Bev'd. T. P. Hunt. Ealeigh, Dec. 17, 1830. — The Star, December 23, 1830. CLASSICAL & ENGLISH SCHOOL. The undersigned proposes to open a school in this City, on Monday, 1st July next. The number of pupils will be limited; the terms those usual in the Schools of the place. Apply at Mr. Jno. G. Marshall's. Ealeigh, June 5, 1839. P. Le Messurier. Mrs. LeMessurier will commence giving instruction on the Piano Eorte at the same date. — Apply as above. — Raleigh Register, June 15, 1839. EDUCATION. The Public are respectfully informed that the exercises of Mr. LE MESSUEIEE'S School will be resumed on the 6th January next. In addition to the usual branches of an English Education, the Greek, Latin and French Languages will be taught. Ealeigh, Dec. 17, 1839. — Raleigh Register, December 31, 1839. WOODVILLE ACADEMY, 1S32. WOODVILLE ACADEMY. The subscriber will open a classical and English school in the above institution on the 1st Monday in January next, and will aim to pay equal attention to each department. The school will be conducted on prin- ciples calculated to enhance the progress of the pupils intellectually, as well as elevate them in social refinement. Terms of tuition in English 6 and 8 dollars per session of five months. For Latin, Greek and French $12 1 /o. Board can be furnished by Newton Wood at $20 per 568 Wake County Schools. session. The subscriber begs leave to observe that his subsequent exer- tions will be guaranteed by reasons equally strong as previously. Wake county N. C. Cowles M. Vaiden. Nov. 26, 1832. — The Star, December 23, 1832. ROLESVILLE ACADEMY, 1832. EOLESYILLE ACADEMY. Mrs. Ladd will open a School on the first Monday in January, 14 miles from Raleigh, on the Northern Stage Road. The situation is healthy and pleasant with good society. Mrs. L. will use every exertion on her part to forward her pupils in the branches she intends to teach, and hopes, by the advantages held out, to merit a share of public patronage. The following branches will be taught : Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography and Marking, $6 per session. Natural and Moral Philosophy, Elements of Chemistry, Ancient & Modern History, Rhetoric, including the above, $8. per session Drawing and Painting— on paper, silk, satin and velvet- India Painting, Embroidery, Lace work, Bead work, Wax work, Ebony work, Fillagree work, Bronzing and Gilding, including the above, 12 per session Music (a separate charge,) 15 Board can be had in respectable families, at the moderate price of $4 per month. For further information, apply to Wm. Roles, Wake county, Nov. 29, 1832. Wm. Jeffreys. — The Star, December 23, 1832. PRAISE MRS. LADD. ROLESVILLE ACADEMY, Wake County, N. C. The undersigned, Trustees of this institution, convened at the Acad- emy on Monday the 17th day of June, 1833, and, after patient and diligent attention to the examination of the pupils attached to the insti- tution, think it no exaggeration to say, that, considering the youth of some, and the imperfection of nearly all in the rudiments of education at their commencement in this Academy, coupled with their present attainments in geography, grammar, arithmetic, spelling, reading, writ- ing, painting, fancy work, and such other scholastic exercises as are generally comprehended in an English education, that Mistress LADD, the preceptress of the above institution, may, with impunity, compare Wake County Schools. 569 the progress of her scholars with that of the pupils of any other English institution in this section of the State, and as the second session will commence on Monday, the 24th day of June, 1833, the Trustees feel no hesitation in recommending the institution to the public. William Jeffreys, Bryan Green, William Alston, William Hartsfield, John L. Terrell, John Ligon, Matthew Strickland, Benjamin Mexnoll, June 18, 1833. William Roles, — The Star, June 21, 1833. Trustees. BRYAN'S PKIVATE SCHOOL, 1833. TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. The Subscriber proposes to open a School, in this City, immediately after the adjournment of the Legislature, at Mr. Jas. Litchford's on Eayetteville Street, for the instruction of young persons in Reading, Writing, Orthography, English Grammar, Arithmetic, History and Needlework at $6 per session of five months. Raleigh, Jan. 1. Julia A. Bryan. At the request of Miss Julia A. Bryan, I state that she is, in my opinion, well qualified to teach the elementary branches of any English Education. As a Trustee of the Halifax Academy, I frequently visited her School, during the time she taught in this place, and was highly pleased with her method of teaching, and the rapid improvement of the children committed to her charge. Halifax, Nov. 17, 1832. E. B. Freeman. — The Register, January 11, 1833. MRS. BINGHAM'S SCHOOL, 1S33. MRS. BINGHAM Will open a School on the first Monday in January next, for the reception of Young Ladies, who will be instructed in the various Branches of Learning necessary to a Female Education. Every atten- tion will be paid to the manners, morals and improvement of her pupils. The charge for Reading, Spelling and Writing, 6 dollars per Session. The same with Arithmetic and English Grammar, 8 dollars per Session. The above, with the addition of Geography and History, 10 dollars per Session. Music and Painting extra. Each pupil will be charged fifty cents for contingencies. 570 Wake County Schools. A class of small Boys will be admitted. Tuition payable in advance. The School will be opened in the house lately occupied by the Rev. Mr. Kerr. Raleigh, Dec. 20. — The Register, December 21, 1832. STEDMAN'S PRIVATE SCHOOL, 1835. THE SECOND SESSION of MRS. STEDMAN'S School will com- mence on the 15th of June. Mrs. S. hopes to receive a share of patron- age from the citizens of Raleigh, and by a faithful discharge of her duty, will endeavor to merit it. Raleigh, June 8. — The Raleigh Register, June 9, 1835. HOLLAND'S CHURCH ENGLISH SCHOOL, 1837. ENGLISH SCHOOL At Holland's Church, 10 Miles So : of Raleigh. This School has been in operation but a few months, the neighborhood is Religious and healthy, and the Teacher would receive a few Scholars from a distance. Comfortable Board can be obtained within half to one mile of the School at $5 per month. Tuition $3 per quarter. Reference to Messrs. B. B. SMITH and T. H. SELBY. December 4, 1837. — Raleigh Register, December 1/., 1837. OTIS' RALEIGH CLASSICAL SCHOOL, 1838. RALEIGH CLASSICAL SCHOOL. The undersigned has commenced a School in this City at the house owned by Dr. Haywood, situated nearly opposite Mr. Guion's. Together with the ordinary English branches, will be taught the Languages and Mathematics, and the pupils prepared to enter the advanced Classes of the University of this State, or any of the American Colleges. From former experience and success in Teaching, it is trusted that satisfaction will be given to those who patronize the School. The number of Pupils will be limited. Terms. Eor Session of Eive Months. Spelling, Reading & "Writing, $ 8 00 Arithmetic, Geography & Grammar, 12 00 History, Natural Philosophy, Rhetoric, Geometry and Algebra, 15 00 Languages, 15 00 Wake County Schools. 571 Each Pupil will also be charged Fifty Cents per Session, for contin- gencies. Ealeigh, Feb. 12, 1838. Wm. B. Otis. — Raleigh Register, February 12, 1838. EALEIGH CLASSICAL SCHOOL. The School of the undersigned will close on "Wednesday, the 12th inst. at which time an Examination of the Scholars will take place, in all the studies pursued during the present session. The Patrons of the School are respectfully invited to attend. The ensuing Session will commence on Monday the 16th inst. at the same place. The number of Pupils for the coming Session will positively be lim- ited to thirty-five. Terms. For common English branches, $12 50 Languages and Mathematics, $15 50 July 6, 1838. Wm. B. Otis. — Raleigh Register, July 9, 1838. MAJTLT'S PRIVATE SCHOOL, 1S38. PEIVATE SCHOOL In Ealeigh. Having engaged the services of a young gentleman recently gradu- ated at the University, and who is highly recommended by Pres't. Swain, to take charge of a small number of Boys, not exceeding 15 in all, notice is thus given to such as may choose to avail themselves of it, that the number of scholars is not yet complete, and that a few can yet be admitted, if application be made soon. The School will be opened in the office lately occupied by Gen'l. B. Daniel, on Monday next, 30th instant. Ealeigh, July 23, 1838. Chas. Manly. — Raleigh Register, August 9, 1838. TYHITAEER'S BOARDING SCHOOL, 1839. BOAEDING SCHOOL. The Subscriber intends opening a Boarding School, for the reception of Males, on the 15th of July, near his residence, nine miles North west of Ealeigh, in the neighborhood of Soapstone. The situation is healthy, and in the neighborhood of sober, industrious, and temperate people, remote from any place of vice or dissipation. The undersigned, (as he will be sole Proprietor and Instructor of this Institution) promises on his part faithfully to do everything in his power for the intellectual and moral improvement of all those that may be intrusted to his charge. 572 Wake County Schools. An easy, mild, parental, but a strict, firm, and prompt discipline will be kept over all classes ; and no boy of disorderly conduct, will be received — or if received, will be suffered to remain after he is found to be incor- rigible. Besides the different branches of an English education, the Latin and Greek Languages will be taught. TUITION. — Five and Eight Dollars per session of five months. The Subscriber will accommodate six or eight with board, at five dollars per month. Board can also be had in respectable houses in the neighborhood. Any person who wishes to send a scholar, will please make it known by letter as early as possible. "Wake County, IN". C, June 26, 1839. Stimson H. Whitaker. — Raleigh Register, July 6, 1839. OAKY MOUNT ACADEMY, 1839. FEMALE SCHOOL. The Subscriber begs leave to inform the Public that a School for Girls and small boys will be opened at his house, situated in Wake county, N. C. nine miles North west of Raleigh, commencing on the first Monday in February next. Terms, per session of five months, with Board, $25. Books will be supplied by the Subscriber, but will be an extra expense. The situation is high, healthy, and in an excellent neighborhood. Pupils will be charged from the time of entering the School to the termination of the session; and no deduction will be made for absence except in cases of sickness. Early application is desired to be made. Address the Subscriber at Raleigh. Wake county, Jan. 10, 1839. Anderson Page. — Raleigh Register, January 21, 1839. OAKY MOUNT ACADEMY. This Institution, published at the commencement of this year, under the head of "Female School," will close its first session on the 4th of July, and commence its second on the 15th. Thankful for the liberal encouragement which he has received, the undersigned solicits a continuance of the same, and, as he will exercise a constant supervision over the institution, he pledges himself to spare no pains to give to those who are entrusted to his care the utmost attention. The pupils will be placed under the care of his Daughter, who will teach the different branches of an English education and Needle Work. TUITION. — For Spelling, Reading, Writing, and first lessons in Geography, five Dollars per session. For English Grammar, Geography "Wake County Schools. 573 and the higher branches, seven Dollars and a half. For jSTeedle work, two Dollars per session of five months. The undersigned will take ten or twelve boarders at five Dollars per month. Board can also be had in respectable houses in the neighbor- hood. There will be, also, a good Male School, within one Mile of this Insti- tution, to commence at the same time. Oaky Mount, Wake county, X. C. AisTDEESOisr Page. June 26, 1839. — Raleigh Register, July 6, 1839. WHITAKER'S JDTEMLE SCHOOL, 1840. JUVENILE SCHOOL. Mrs. E. H. Whitaker will commence her School again, on the first day of January ensuing, at her residence on Salisbury Street. She will teach Spelling, Reading, "Writing and Geography. Terms, as heretofore. Raleigh, Dec. 12, 1839. — Raleigh Register, December llf, 1839. WARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS WARREjNTOjV ACADEMY, 1786. An act for erecting an academy at the town of Warrenton, in the district of Halifax. Whereas it is necessary especially in republican governments, to hold forth every possible opportunity and encouragement to liberal educa- tion: I. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of North Caro- lina and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that an academy be erected and established for the education of youth, under the name, stile and title of the Warrenton Academy. II. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the Reverend Henry Patillo, William R. Davie, Benjamin Hawkins, Wil- liam Johnson, Nathaniel Macon, Philemon Hawkins, William Duke, Edward Jones, James Miller, Philemon Hawkins, jun. of Granville, John Macon, Wyatt Hawkins, Thomas Person, Thomas Eaton ; William Green, John Hawkins, James Johnson, James Gloster Brehon, Nicholas Long and Willie Jones, Esquires, and they and their successors to be elected in manner herein after directed, shall for ever be a body politic and corporate in deed and in name, by the title of the trustees of War- renton Academy, and by the same name they and their successors shall and may have perpetual succession, and be able in law to receive, take, and enjoy to them and their successors, lands, tenements, rents and hereditaments of any kind, nature, quality or value, in fee; and also estates for lives and for years, and all sums of money, goods, chattels and things whatsoever, of any nature, quality or value, for building, erecting and supporting the said academy, paying salaries to the president, pro- fessors and tutors thereof; and by the same name they and their suc- cessors shall and may be able to implead and be impleaded, answer and be answered unto, defend and be defended, in all courts and places, and before all Judges and Justices whatsoever in all actions, pleas, plaints, and demands, and to grant, bargain, sell or assign any lands, hereditaments, goods tenements or chattels and to act and do all things whatsoever for the use aforesaid, in as full and ample manner and form as any natural person or body politic or corporate can or may by law: that they shall and may have a common seal for the business of them and their successors, with liberty to change, break, alter or make new the same from time to time as they shall think proper. (574) "Waeken County Schools. 575 III. And be it further enacted, by the authority aforesaid, that the said trustees or any seven of them, shall have full power and authority to meet at all times when they shall think proper at "Warrenton afore- said, to deliberate, resolve upon and carry into effect the laws and regu- lations to be by them made for the government of the said academy and shall have full power to fill up any vacancies which may happen in the said incorporated body of trustees, by the death, refusal to act, resigna- tion or removal out of the state of any of its members; and the persons appointed to fill such vacancies shall be and they are hereby declared to have the same power and privileges as the trustees named in and by this act. IV. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the said trustees or a majority of them, be and they are here by authorized and impowered to convene at "Warrenton at any time after the passing of this act, and then and there elect and constitute by commission in writing under their hands, or the hands of a majority of them, and sealed with the common seal of the corporation, a proper person to preside at the said academy, who shall be a trustee during his continu- ance in office, and vested with the same powers, privileges and authori- ties as any trustee named in and by this act ; and such president and the trustees or their successors, or any seven of them, at all other times thereafter when met together in the said town of "Warrenton, shall have full power and authority to elect and constitute one or more professors or tutors, a secretary, treasurer and steward; and also to make and ordain such laws, give certificate to such students as shall leave the said academy, certifying their literary merit and progress they shall have made in useful knowledge, in general they shall and may do all such things as are usually done by bodies corporate and politic, or such as may be necessary for the promotion of learning and virtue. Provided, that they shall not on any account grant degrees or titles, such as batch- elor or master of arts, or doctor in any faculty. V. And be it further enacted, by the authority aforesaid, that the said trustees or a majority of them are hereby authorized and declared to have power to remove or displace the president, professors or tutors, the secretary, treasurer or steward, or any of them if they shall find it necessary, and appoint others in their stead; and in case, of the death, refusal to act or resignation of the president, or any of the professors or tutors, the secretary, treasurer or stevard, others shall be elected by the trustees in the room and stead of those dead, resigning or refusing to act. YI. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that every treasurer appointed by the trustees aforesaid, shall previous to the entering upon his office, enter into bond in the sum of five thousand pounds payable to the trustees aforesaid, conditioned for the faithful 576 Warren County Schools. discharge of his office and the trust reposed in him ; and that all monies and chattels belonging to the said corporation, which shall be in his hands at the expiration of his office, shall then be immediately paid and delivered into the hands of his successor in office; and every treasurer shall receive all monies, donations, gifts, bequests and charities what- soever, that may belong or accrue to the said academy during his office, and at the expiration thereof shall account with the trustees for the same ; and on his refusal to pay and deliver to his successor as aforesaid the monies and chattels in his hands, the same mode of recovery shall and may be had against him, as is or may be had for the recovery of monies from the sheriffs or other persons chargeable with public monies. * * * * * * * * IX. And be it enacted, that nothing herein contained shall be con- stituted so as to make this one of the academies mentioned in the consti- tution of this State. —Laws 1786, Chapter LXIV. ADDITIONAL TRUSTEES APPOINTED, 1791. An act to amend an act, entitled, An Act for erecting an academy at the town of Warrenton, in the district of Halifax, passed at Fayetteville, in the year 1786. Whereas it is represented to this General Assembly, that a majority of the trustees appointed by the above recited act, live at so great a distance from the town of Warrenton, a number sufficient to constitute a quorum to do business, cannot attend at the times appointed for the meeting of the trustees, whereby many disadvantages arise, and the edu- cation of youth much diminished : For remedy whereof, I. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That from and after the passing of this act, John Faulcon, William Alston, William Green, Thomas Alston, James Paine, Thomas Miller, Henry Montford, Thomas Glouster, Marmaduke Johnston, William Eaton Johnston, Daniel Anderson, Robert Freeman, James Turner and James Collier, be and they are hereby constituted and appointed Trustees to the said academy, erected at the town of Warrenton, in addition to those appointed by the before recited act; and they are hereby vested with the same powers and authorities as those expressly named in and by the said act. II. And be it further enacted, That so much of the said recited act as comes within the purview and meaning of this act, is hereby repealed and made void. — Chapers LTV , Laws 1791, Vol. XXIV , State Records. Warren County Schools. 577 WARRENTON ACADEMY BUILDINGS, 1800. By the appointment of the Trustees of Warrenton Academy, the sub- scribers will receive proposals until the 15th of May next, from any Per- son disposed to undertake the building of a House for the use of that Institution. A Plan of the Building may be seen at any time, on appli- cation to the Committee in Warrenton. Satisfactory Security will be required for the faithful Execution of the Work. Phil. Hawkins, jun. Marcus George, Thomas Gloster, James G. Brehon, M. Duke Johnson, April 4th, 1800. Committee. — Raleigh Register, April 8, 1800. The undersigned, a Committee of the Trustees of the Warrenton Academy, are authorized to contract for the building of a House, forty Feet by thirty-four, two stories high. A Plan of the Building with a Description of the Materials, and of the Manner in which the Work is to be executed, may be seen by applying to the Committee at Warren- ton. * * * Proposals will be received until the first Day of October next. Tames G. Brehon. James Turner. Nathaniel Macon. M. Duke Johnson. Warrenton, 1st Sept. 1800. Marcus George. — Raleigh Register, September 9, 1800. WARRENTON ACADEMY IX NEW BUILDING, 1802. The Exercises of this Institution have already commenced in the new Building lately erected by Subscription, conducted by the Reverend Marcus George as Principal. Price of Tuition as before made known to the Public. Board may be procured in eligible Pamilies upon moderate Terms. A person well qualified to teach the French Language, Reading, Writ- ing and Arithmetic, will meet with liberal Encouragement, by applying to the Subscribers, who are appointed a Committee by the Trustees of the Academy for the purpose of receiving such Applications. J. G. Brehon. K. Plummer. J. Hall. Warrenton, Jan. 8, 1802. Marc. George. — Raleigh Register, January 19, 1802. 37 578 Warren County Schools. WARRENTON ACADEMY THEATRICAL BENEFIT, 1805. WARRENTON SPRING RACES. * * * On the Evening of the first day's Race, there will be Theat- rical Performances, by the Gentlemen of the Town, for the benefit of the Academy. ********* Warrenton, June 4. — Raleigh Register, June 10, 1805. ACADEMY DORMITORIES AND REGULATIONS, 1805. The Trustees of the Warrenton Academy, having lately viewed with concern the declining state of this institution, and believing the want of suitable buildings for the accommodation of the students with board, lodging, etc., under the immediate inspection of the Principal, to have been in a great measure the cause thereof, they have been zealous in their endeavors to procure funds adequate to such purpose; and it is with pleasure they now announce to the public that they have contracted for the building of a steward's house, together with all necessary out- houses, which by the terms of the contract are to be compleated by the first day of January next. By this arrangement the students sent to the Academy will be compleatly separated from the town and being com- pelled to board at the seminary, the price of boarding will be consider- ably lessened. The Trustees flatter themselves, that from the healthiness of the situa- tion, the exertions now employed to erect proper buildings, and the possession of a good mathematical and philosophical apparatus, which most other institutions of the like kind in this state are destitute of, will ensure to this institution the patronage of their fellow citizens. They pledge themselves to the public to keep over it a special care and superintendence. They will see the laws made for the government thereof duly executed, and no exertions shall be wanting on their part to make it the seat of literature ; of science, and of morals. The subjoined regulations have been established by the Trustees : RULES For the Government of the Warrenton Academy. 1. No student shall be permitted to lodge out of the Academy, except the children or particular relations of those who reside in town or its vicinity, and to whose satisfaction and convenience it may be to board with such family. 2. The Principal of the Academy shall cause the bell to be rung on every morning at sun-rise, when the students shall rise, and within half an hour thereafter he shall cause the bell to be again rung, when the students shall assemble in the common-hall, and the Principal shall de- liver a prayer, immediately after which the students shall go to their studies. "Warrex County Schools. 579 3. The Principal shall cause the bell to be rung at dark every evening; after which no student shall be absent without license from him or a tutor. 4. Each Saturday shall be employed by the students in such exercises as the Principal shall prescribe, until ten o'clock in the morning. 5. It shall be earnestly recommended to the Principal to cause the students to meet at the Academy, at twelve o'clock on every Sunday, by the ringing of the bell, and to deliver to them a discourse upon some religious or moral subject. 6. Xo student shall be allowed to absent himself from the Academy, for the purpose of attending a music or dancing school. 7. Every student who shall be concerned in any kind of gambling, if he shall be under the age of fourteen years, shall receive from the Princi- pal such correction as in his opinion he shall deserve. If over fourteen, for the first offence he shall be publicly admonished by the Principal, for the second he shall be suspended until the next meeting of the Trus- tees, who shall decide regarding it as they think, and the Principal in that case shall convene a Board as soon as he can conveniently there- after. 8. The ages of the students shall be made known to the Principal when they first enter the Academy, and shall be recorded by him. 9. There shall be a vacation of one week, to commence on the first Saturday of May in each year, and another which shall commence on the Saturday next succeeding the fourth Monday in Xovember in each year, and shall terminate on the first day of January following; and on the Saturday next preceding the said Saturday above-mentioned, there shall be a public examination of the students at the Academy, by the Principal assisted by at least five of the Trustees, and such other gentlemen as he or they may invite for that purpose. On the day next before the fall vacation there shall be a public exhibition by the students, either by the delivery of single pieces, or the acting of plays or farces, as the Principal shall direct. 10. The rules regarding prayers in the morning and delivery of a discourse on Sunday, shall not be put in force, if at any time the number of students be less than ten. 11. That no student shall be absent from his studies during any time set apart for the purpose ; and any one offending herein, or against any of the rules and regulations hereby adopted, shall be dealt with as in the case of gambling herein before specified. 12. Any student who shall be guilty of any immoral or disorderly conduct, other than what has been herein specified, shall be subject to the same punishment, to be inflicted in like manner, as in the other cases before mentioned. The first three articles are necessarily suspended in their operation until the fall vacation. "Wnen the new buildings are completed, not only these articles will be enforced, but every other regulation adopted 580 "Warren County Schools. which the good order and prosperity of the whole establishment can require. By order, March 30. R. Davison, Secretary. —The Halifax (N. C.) Journal, May 6, 1805. [The above appears in several preceding numbers and also in several succeeding numbers of the Journal.] WABENTON ACADEMY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOB 1807. The Warrenton Academy will be opened on the 1st day of January next, for the reception of students. The Trustees have engaged Mr. Marcus George as Principal Teacher. Mr. J. Mordecai will act as steward for the ensuing year. * * * The following are the terms of Tuition and Board. For teaching the Classics, Mathematics, Geogra- phy and use of the Globes, etc., twenty dollars per annum, 12 dollars paid in advance for the first session and 8 for the second. For teaching the English, Arithmetic, etc., fifteen dollars, 9 paid in advance for the first session and 6 for the second. Students not having Relatives in the town, or its vicinity, must board with the steward and lodge in the Academy. The price of Board $75 per annum, in which time it is under- stood the students will be absent during the Winter Vacation (one month) those who stay during that vacation, to pay five dollars extra. Candles, if required, will be furnished at two dollars per annum. Wash- ing and mending eight dollars. Those who do not furnish their own Beds and Bedding, will be charged eight dollars per annum. 40 dollars must be paid in advance for the first session and 35 in advance for the second; and in like proportion for Candles, Washing, Mending and Beds. Warrenton, Nov. 14, 1806. — Raleigh Register, November 21/., 1806. WABBENTON ACADEMY ITNBEE WM. CBAWFOBD. The Examination of the Students of this Institution took place on the 25th and 26th ult., at which Dr. J. Bogle, of the Louisburg Academy, and Alexander Falconer, Esq., attended by invitation, who, with the Principal of the Academy, Mr. Crawford, examined the different classes. * * * Warrenton, June 27. — Raleigh Register, July 19, 1810. WABBENTON ACADEMY EXHIBITION, 1811. The Examination of the Students in the Warrenton Academy will commence on Monday the 2d of December. On Wednesday night suc- ceeding, a Tragedy and Farce will be performed by the Young Gentle- men of the Academy. Nov. 20, 1811. — Raleigh Register, November 29, 1811. Warren County Schools. 581 WARRENTON ACADEMY ANNOUNCEMENT, 1812. The Exercises of the second Session of this Institution commenced on Monday the 6th inst. under the direction of Mr. Wm. Crawford, as heretofore. July 8, 1812. — Raleigh Register, July 10, 1812. WILLIAM CRAWFORD APPOINTED TO OFFICE. WARRENTON ACADEMY. William Crawford, the Principal Teacher in the Academy, having been appointed to an office, under the federal government, there will be a vacancy in that department the ensuing year, which the Trustees are anxious to supply at the commencement thereof : For that' purpose they have appointed the undersigned or any two of them a committee to con- tract with any one who may be desirous of undertaking that trust. This committee are now ready to receive such applications. The qual- ifications required of an applicant will be a thorough knowledge of the Latin and Greek languages, Mathematics, Natural and Moral Philos- ophy, Astronomy, Geography, the use of the Globes, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. The salary will be in all probability a handsome one. Wm. Puffin, Kemp Plummer, Warrenton, N". C, August 2, 1812. Jno. Hall. CRAWFORD'S SUCCESSOR. * * * 'j'hg neX f- sess ion of Warrenton Academy will open on the first Monday in January next, under the direction of Mr. Halbert, who is well qualified for a full discharge of all the duties of a Teacher. — Raleigh Register, December 11, 1812. WARRENTON COURSE OF STUDY, 1813. WARRENTON ACADEMY. The Committee to whom was assigned the duty of attending the Examination of the Students of Warrenton Academy on the 28th and 29th inst. have performed that duty and beg leave to submit to the Board of Trustees, the following Report, to wit : Class "No, 1. * * * English Grammar, Reading and Arithme- tic. * * * No. 2. * * * Arithmetic. * * * No. 3. * * * English Grammar. * * * No. 4. * * * Arithmetic. * * * No. 5. * * * Arithmetic. * * * No. 6. * * * Ruddiman's Grammar and Corderius Colloquies. No. 7. * * No. 8. * * * % % No. 9. :J: ^i No. 10. * * No. 11. * * No. 12. * * No. 13. * * No. 14. * * No. 15. # & No. 17. s£ & No. 18. * * 582 Warren County Schools. * Selectae e Veteri and Selectae e Profanis. * * * * 13th book of Ovid's Metamorphoses and Sallust. * Virgil's Bucolics. * * * * Virgil and Cicero's Orations. * * * * Virgil and Cicero. * * * * Cicero's Orations. * * * * Greek Testament. * * * * Equal and a good Class. * European Geography. * * * * Blair's Khetoric. * * * * Paley's Moral Philosophy. * * * [Names of pupils and comments omitted. — C. L. C] Ordered to be published, June 30. Geo. Anderson, Sec. US1P School will commence on 12th July. — Raleigh Register, July 16, 1813. THESPIANS PERFORM AT WARRENTON ACADEMY, 1814. WARRENTON ACADEMY. The Summer Examination will commence at the Academy in War- renton, on Monday the 27th June, and close the day following. The "Cure for the heart ache" (a comedy) and some Farce will probably be performed by the Thespians, on Wednesday evening the 29th June. G. Anderson, Sec. — Raleigh Register, June 3, 1811f. WARRENTON UNDER MR. MORGAN, 1814. WAKRENTON ACADEMY. The Semi-annual examination of this institution will commence on the 1st Monday in next month. The undersigned, a committee appointed to engage a Principal and Steward for the ensuing year, have the pleas- ure to inform the public that they have engaged Mr. Morgan, a gradu- ate from Yale College, in the first character, under whose direction the study of the different branches heretofore taught will be resumed the first of January next. And Doct. Gloster in the latter. The contiguity of whose houses to the Academy, and the high character as houses of private entertainment they have justly acquired as well as the great attention and care which it is believed he and his family will bestow on their guests * * *. It is understood to be the Doctor's intention to lodge the smaller boys Warren County Schools. 583 in his own house which is large and convenient, and place the larger ones with Mr. Morgan at the Academy. W. Ruffin, P. Pitts, Nov. 22d, 1814. Jn. Hall. — Raleigh Register, November 25, 181k- WAEEEJfTON Of CHARGE OF C. A. HILL, 1818. WARREXTOX ACADEMY. * * * The exercises of the Academy will recommence on the 29th of June, under the superintendance of the present principal, the Rev. C. A. Hill, A. M. assisted by the Rev. Ezekiel C. Whitman, the present assistant. June 5. — Raleigh Register, June 5, 1818. The Exercises of the Academy will again commence on Monday the 29th instant under the charge of Rev. Charles A. Hill, A. M. assisted by Mr. George B. Perry. June 18. — Raleigh Register, December 26, 1818. # * * The exercises of the Academy will again commence on Mon- day the 4th of January, under the care and direction of the Rev. Charles A. Hill, A. M. who has presided for the two last years, to the entire satisfaction of the Trustees and friends of the institution. * * * George Anderson, Secy. — Raleigh Register, December 11, 1818. COUBSE OF STUDY AND SCHOOL CLOSING IX 1819. WARREXTOX MALE ACADEMY. The Examination of the Students of this Institution closed on the evening of the 13th inst. The different classes according to their re- spective studies were examined on Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arith- metic, on the different parts of English Grammar, viz. Orthography, Etymology, Syntax and Prosody, with Etymological and Syntactical parsing; on Geography, Logarithms, Geometry and Trigonometry; on mensuration of heights and distances, of Areas and Solids ; on Land Surveying and Navigation ; and on Rhetoric. The classes in Latin were the Grammar, Fables, Csesar, Virgil and Cicero ; in Greek, the Testa- ment and Graeca Minora. At the close of the Examination a number of Young Gentlemen delivered select single speeches — many of them exhibiting a high de- gree of proficiency and perfection in this useful and ornamental part of Education. * * * 584 Warren County Schools. The exercises of the Academy will be resumed on the first Monday in January next, under the superintendence of the present Principal, the Rev. C. A. Hill, A. M. who has presided over this Academy for nearly four years. * * * Nov. 25, 1819. George Anderson, Sec'y. — Raleigh Register, December 3, 1819. WARRENTON UNDER HILL AND KERR, 1820. WARRENTON MALE ACADEMY. * * * The Exercises of the School will he resumed on Monday . the 19th instant, under the superintendence of the Rev. C. A. Hill, A. M. the present Principal, assisted by Mr. James Kerr. June 13. Geo. Anderson, Sec'y. — Raleigh Register, June 23, 1820. C. A. HILL TO LEAYE WARRENTON ACADEMY, 1820. EDUCATION. The Rev. C. A. Hill, A. M. having resigned his station as Principal of the Warrenton Male Academy, will continue his superintendence thereof, only to the end of the present session. He will open a Private School in Warrenton on the first day of next January, at the same prices as heretofore. His arrangements are such, that those entrusted to his charge, will eat and lodge in the same house with his family. Every attention will be paid to the literary advance- ment and moral deportment of his pupils. He has been induced to this change from a public to a private Semi- nary, because he believes it will be more beneficial to his pupils and more agreeable to himself. Gratified that this change meets with the almost unanimous approbation, sanction, and support of his present patrons in, and near Warrenton, he can but hope for the same from those more remote. Warrenton, Sept. 20, 1820. — Raleigh Register, September 22, 1820. WARRENTON ACADEMY UNDER G. W. FREEMAN. HAVING engaged Mr. George W. Freeman to take charge of this institution the ensuing year, the Trustees feel it incumbent on them to state that they have taken great pains to acquaint themselves with his character and qualifications ; in each of which he sustains the highest reputation. He has been engaged for the last six years in different seminaries in this state, and they understand, has always given satisfaction to those who have entrusted their children to his care. — His character as a good disciplinarian is exceeded by none, which is deemed a great recommendation. Warren County Schools. 5S5 His emoluments depending chiefly on the success of the academy, the arrangements will be given up to him as far as will comport with the duty of the Trustees. — They can with confidence recommend this Institution to the attention of parents and guardians generally. The buildings attached to the academy will be occupied by Mr. Free- man, who will board such students as may wish to live with him on the customary terms. The exercises will he commenced under his care on the 1st of January next. Prices of tuition will remain as hitherto. By order of the Board, George Anderson, Secy. Warrenton, Sept. 30th, 1820. — The Star, October 6, 1820. * * * "p^g exercises will be resumed on the 1st of January. Students will continue to be received, as boarders in the family of the subscriber. Geo. W. Freeman, Principal. October 23. — Raleigh Register, October 26, 1821. THE Examination will commence on Monday the 3d of June; and on the 17th the Exercises will be resumed. Warrenton, May 18, Geo. W. Freeman, Princ'l. — Raleigh Register, May 2k, 1822. THE Examination will take place on Thursday the 12th, & the Exer- cises will be resumed on Monday the 30th instant. June 4, 1823. Geo. W. Freeman, Prinl. — Raleigh Register, June 6, 1823. WARRENTON ACADEMY UNDER J. H. OTEY. The Trustees of this Academy have the pleasure to inform such parents and guardians as may wish to have their children or wards edu- cated here, that they have engaged Mr. James H. Otey as principal — strong and satisfactory testimonials of the character and qualifications of Mr. Otey (who was educated at the University of North Carolina and is well known to some of us) are in our possession. * * * December 1823. George Anderson, Sec'y. — Raleigh Register, December 12, 1823. THE Examination of the Pupils in the Warrenton Academy closed on Saturday the 12th instant. The second session will commence on the first Monday in July. By an order of the Board of Trustees, the price of tuition will here- after be twenty-five dollars per annum. 586 Warren County Schools. Mr. Otey, the Principal, who occupies the Academy buildings, will receive Boarders; his terms will be one hundred dollars per annum. Geo. Anderson, Sec'y. — Raleigh Register, June 18, 182b. THIS institution will be open for the reception of students the first Monday in January next. The studies are preparatory to admission into the University of North Carolina. A strict compliance with the rules and regulations of the Academy will in every instance be rigor- ously exacted. Great attention will be paid in imparting an accurate and critical knowledge of the subjects embraced in the Academic course. Students entering at any time previous to the expiration of the first quarter, will be charged for the whole session. Tuition $12% and board $50 per session, to be paid in advance. Dec. 18th, 1824. James H. Otey. — Raleigh Register, December 31, 182J/-. WARRENTON ACADEMY UNDER G. P. WILLIAMS. THE Trustees have engaged Mr. Geo. P. Williams, of Vermont, a gentleman whose recommendations command their full confidence, to take the management and direction of this Institution the ensuing year, feel authorized to recommend it to the attention of parents and guar- dians. It being one of the oldest seminaries in the State, they deem it un- necessary to say more. The exercises will recommence on the first Monday in January next. Board may be obtained with many respectable families in town, and perhaps at the Academy, on reasonable terms. By order. Geo. Anderson, Sec'y. Warrenton, 1ST. C, Dec. 1. — Raleigh Register, December 6, 1825. AYARRENTON ACADEMY UNDER M. D. DCOTELLAN. THE Trustees of this Academy inform Parents, Guardians and others, that they have engaged Dr. M. D. Donnellan, as Principal of the Institution for the next year. From a knowledge of his experience, his qualifications as a scholar, his steady habits and moral conduct, they feel every confidence that the School will be well conducted. The School will be open on the first Monday in January. Tuition, Board, &c will be as low here as at most other Academies — and the Trustees assure the public that dissipation, idleness and extravagance will not be countenanced in this place. The Latin, Greek and French Languages, Geography and such Wakben Cotjxty Schools. 587 Branches of the Mathematics as are necessary to qualify a student to enter a University, will be taught in this Seminary. Xovember 21. Step. Davis, Sec'y pro tern. — Raleigh Register, November 28, 1826. WARREXTOX MALE ACADEMY. THE Subscriber having taken charge of the Steward's Hall connected with this Institution, for the ensuing year, will be prepared to take Boarders at Eorty-Five Dollars the session, including diet, washing and firewood. Caswell Drake. December 27th, 1827. — Raleigh Register, January 1, 1828. WAERENTOX ACADEMY ODER THOMAS J. YAEDEX. ADEQUATE COLLEGIATE Preparations can be had at this Insti- tution. In the Classics, the Institutes of the present Greek Professor of the London University will be adopted : no less official authority in sev- eral of the other Departments will be established. In Latin, the higher or Senior Classes may read Horace, Juvenal, Terence, Works of Cicero and Tacitus; especially the Letters of the first, and Annals of the Second. In Greek, Excerpts maybe read as Majors ; but not in preference to entire books in the Original X's Anabasis, Homer, Euripides, Hero- dotus, &c. The Illustrative Studies will be accorded to each language. In Mathematics, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, &c. The advance students may attend to Chemistry, MNGS OF TKLNITY COLLEGE, 1S3S-40. In the latter part of 1837, I was invited by several gentlemen in the neighborhood of Trinity College, to teach a school in that community; after some deliberation, I consented. Early in the spring of 1838, I opened a school in a house known as Brown's Schoolhouse. This house was located about three-quarters of a mile from the place where Trinity College now stands. It was a very inferior building, built of round logs, and covered with common boards. The floor was laid with puncheons and slabs. The chimney was made of wood with little or no clay in it, tapering up in the form of a partridge trap. The hearth was dirt, and the whole in bad repair; for when it rained it was with difficulty that the books and papers could be kept dry. This house was entirely too small to accommodate the students ; consequently we were necessitated to erect a bush arbor in front of the south door, and part of the students were under the arbor and part in the house. As soon as the farmers had laid by their crops, the citizens met in order to select a place to build a better house. A committee was appointed, as well as I recollect, to select a suitable site; and after examining several places, the place where Trinity College now stands was finally chosen as the most convenient situation, and in a few weeks a log building 30 x 20 ft. was erected. Early in the month of August, we moved from Brown's Schoolhouse to the one just completed. We commenced teaching in this new build- ing with sixty-nine students. It was soon ascertained that this build- ing, though much larger and far superior to the one we had just left, was inadequate to accommodate our present number of students. The first examination held in this new building was in the spring of 1839. Previous to this examination, I had resolved to attempt to establish a permanent institution of learning at this place, based upon an Education Association, and with a view of reaching the common walks of life with a more thorough education than had been previously afforded them. I consulted one man only, namely Mr. Jabez Leach, with regard to this plan, previous to examination. During the examina- tion which lasted two days, I was requested by several citizens to deliver a public lecture; the time fixed upon for it was the second day, imnie- 720 Colleges — Beginnings, 1790-1840. diately after dinner. My theme was, "The Importance of establishing a permanent institution of learning of high grade at this place." The lecture having closed, I presented the plan I had previously arranged, which was approved by all. A subscription was then taken up for the purpose of erecting a suitable building. Between three and four hundred dollars were then subscribed. A committee consisting of three, viz., General Alexander Gray, J. M. Leach and the writer was appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws for the government of the Associa- tion. The meeting then adjourned to meet some ten or twelve days hence at which time the Committee was requested to report. Union Institute Educational Society. At the time appointed, the people of the neighborhood met at the place designated in order to organize an Educational Society, and to do such other things as might be deemed important in advancing the interest of the Institution. Up to this time the Institution had a "local habitation," but no name. The principal of the School was requested to give it a name; the name which he gave it was Union Institute, which name it held till it became Normal College. The Institution was located between two populous neighborhoods, the one on the south, called Hope- well, the inhabitants of which were generally Methodists ; the other on the north, Springfield, whose inhabitants were principally Quakers. The object in naming it Union Institute, was to unite these two neigh- borhoods in the interest of the school. This was happily effected. The Committee appointed to draft a Constitution, reported; each member having drawn a draft separately; and, from these several Drafts, a Constitution was formed and adopted. The Association thus formed, was denominated "Union Institute Education Society." Gen- eral Alexander Gray was chosen President; J. M. Leach, Esq., Secre- tary. The names of the other officers not recollected. The Principal of the school (B. York) was requested to act as Agent for the Society. The Society resolved to erect a frame building fifty feet by twenty- five, one story, with an eight foot passage through the centre, dividing the building into two rooms of equal size. Each room to have two fire- places. The rooms were entered from doors opening from the passage. A building committee was now chosen to carry into effect the resolution of the Society. The Constitution provided that the Principal and all the officers of the Society should be elected annually by ballot. This organization was the beginning or origin of what is now Trinity College. The fourth of July, 1839, was set apart by the Educational Society for laying the corner stone of the proposed building. On that occasion a large concourse of people assembled and were addressed by Julian E. Leach, Esq., J. M. Leach, Esq., and the principal of the Institution. This was a day of feasting and gladness, full of hope and prospect. Colleges— Beginnings, 1790-1840. 721 The work was soon commenced, and before cold weather the building was completed and the school removed into it, and the former building was occupied by the Principal and his family. The Institution was now in a flourishing condition, and, in the new building, the students found ample room and excellent accommodation. Some time in the spring of 1840, date not recollected, the Union Institute Educational Society held its annual meeting. At this meeting two candidates, the present Principal and Rev. Franklin Harris, offered their services as principal. The election resulted in the reelection of the former, by an almost unanimous vote, only one against. In the Spring of 1841, the Educational Society held its third annual meeting. Two candidates again offered their services, namely, the former principal and Mr. John D. Clancy. The former Principal was reelected by a very large majority — (only two votes for Clancy). During this year the Rev. Braxton Craven, a young man of some nineteen or twenty entered the school, and soon after was employed as an assistant teacher, and continued to officiate in that capacity till the resignation of the Principal. The school continued to flourish; the number of students falling under fifty, but it generally far exceeded that number. Early in the year 1842, I (the Principal) was elected the Principal of Clemonsville High School, male and female; and, for reasons which will be given hereafter, accepted the position, and, in due time, notice was given to the Educational Society that I would not be a candidate at their next annual meeting. According to the arrangement made between Mr. Craven and myself he was to go with me to Clemsonsville, and still officiate as Assistant teacher ; but as the time drew near for the election of another Principal, and no candidate offered his services, some of the leading members of the Society, inquired of me as to the fitness of Mr. Craven for the Prin- cipal. Though I was anxious for him to go with me, yet such was his studious habit, and his ability to learn, that I willingly recommended him as a suitable person for that position; consequently he was chosen principal at the ensuing election, and has continued there from that time till the present (June 20, 1876), except two years during the war, during which time he was stationed in Raleigh, Edenton Street Church. :fc >;; :|; :<: Mr. Isaiah Ingold was my first assistant teacher. He officiated in this capacity for the greater part of 1838. Miss Irena Leach, now Mrs. Braxton Craven, succeeded him, and continued to render such aid as was needed, till Mr. Craven was employed in that capacity, as has already been noticed. The school during its academical career was both male and female. — From Autobiography of Brantley York, Trinity College Historical Papers. 46 DEFECTS OF THE SCHOOLS, 1827 Communication. In a late address pronounced by the Hon. Archibald D. Murphey before the Literary Societies of the University of this State, some re- marks are made respecting a plan of education, which I hope it will not be considered as unpardonable in me, to think erroneous, and tend- ing to recommend a system in the highest degree superficial. The Judge says, "that the plan of education in all our schools, par- ticularly in our preparatory schools, is radically defective." In this, considered abstractly, I agree with him most sincerely, as far at least, as it regards the primary schools, and indeed with respect to our Col- leges and Universities, so far as to allow that the faults of those schools have tended to render a Collegiate course limited, and to some, unsub- stantial. But I cannot agree with him when he says, that the plan of education in our Colleges is radically defective. It is a plan which has been sanctioned by time and experience. It is a plan which has been sanctioned by men of the greatest wisdom, scientific knowledge and literary acquirements which our country has produced. It is a plan which, hitherto, has been found to answer all the purposes of an education, for it has given strength to the mind and vigor to the under- standing. To strengthen the imagination and enrich the fancy, are not the primary objects of a public education. They must be con- sidered as secondary objects. Their acquirement must depend mainly upon the exertions of the individual without the assistance of an in- structor. It must depend, not upon the study of the Greek and Latin languages merely, but also upon the study of the classical works of taste and imagination, both in prose and poetry, which are to be found clothed in our own language. But, it may be said, and it has been said by some, "we acknowledge that the plan of education now preval- ent throughout our country, is such as is fitted for young men of genius and talents, but is entirely improper for young men of moderate capaci- ties." "The student's mind flags under the severe labors imposed upon it." In the first place, I deny the correctness of the assertion, that the plan is fitted only for young men whose talents are of the highest order. I will appeal with confidence, to any person who has received an education in any of our Collegiate institutions, and ask him, if he does not truly believe that a greater portion of the young men who pursue their studies at such an institution, are sent forth as well cal- culated to perform the active business of life, with their minds as well formed and their understandings as highly cultivated, as could be rea- sonably and rationally expected? Would not that same person assent, from what he could ascertain from observation and experience, that, if any student did not obtain a good education, it was wholly owing to himself, and not to the system which he had been pursuing? In (722) Defects of the Schools. 723 the next place, I would ask, whether it is really to be desired that the standard of our education should be lowered? That a system should be formed only for the dull, the inveterately lazy and those of moderate capacities, or for those who are possessed of superior minds, by the development of whose faculties honor may accrue to their country and to themselves, both at home and abroad? Is it to be wished that the minds of such men should be prevented from appearing in their true greatness, merely because education in their country is adapted only to the dull and the untalented ? But it is impossible to form a system of instruction that shall be adapted to the capacities of all. I would as soon attempt to "do any thing most hard." It is unjust in the high- est degree, to impute to the system as a fault, the fact that some young men (who wanted talents, or who, if they possessed talents, were abso- lutely too lazy or careless of what intimately concerned themselves, to pursue with zeal the advantages within their reach) failed in obtaining a substantial education. In another communication I will examine particularly the correct- ness of the intimation, that the principal cause of the defect in our preparatory schools is, that "too much time is spent upon syntax and etymology." L. — Raleigh Register, August 17, 1827. COMMUNICATION. For the Raleigh Register. Before proceeding to a consideration of the plan of education in our preparatory schools, I will make a few remarks more upon what has been said by the Judge respecting the system now pursued in our Collegiate Institutions. He says "too many studies are crowded upon the student at once; studies which have no analogy, or connexion." — From this, it would appear to be the desire of Judge M. that a student upon undertaking any one particular branch in a Collegiate course should pursue that branch until he obtained a competent knowledge of it, and then advance to some other branch and pursue it in a like manner. — That a class should, for instance, pursue the study of the classics for six months, with undivided attention ; the Mathematics for a like term, and so on in succession with Chemistry, Metaphysics, Rhetoric, Law, and all the other branches of knowledge, which are commonly considered as implied in the term of Liberal Education. — Surely, the experience of Judge M. must be different from that of most instructors or of most of those who have been instructed, if he really supposes that such a plan would have the effect of giving vigor and tone to the mind, or of fitting it for "deep and serious investigation." Even allowing, that all the advantages to be derived from an Education are to improve and strengthen the understanding, and to give to our reasoning and reflecting powers force and energy, and that, for this purpose, the 724 Defects of the Schools. study of Arabic, the Chaldaic, and the Chinese languages, and the scholastic philosophy of the dark ages, would be quite as advantageous as the study of the Greek & Roman Classics, the languages of Modern Europe and the liberal philosophy of the present day, such a plan would be absolutely visionary. But if those studies are now pursued by every one who thinks of obtaining a complete scientific education, have, (and I hardly think that even Judge M. will deny it) more or less a direct application in the life of every individual, especially that division which embraces Natural Philosophy, impart- ing to him that knowledge, which, besides qualifying his understand- ing to seize upon, with Herculean strength, other branches of knowl- edge, is liable to be called into operation, in whatever situation he may be placed, such a plan would be absolutely impossible. With respect to the first supposition, I will mention, that it appears to me, as far as experience will allow me to judge, (and I find that my experience corresponds with that of many) that the plan, which now prevails of connecting studies of a different nature, is as good a plan as could be devised. Is it reasonable to suppose, that by pursu- ing a particular study for a considerable length of time, that the power and vigor of the mind will be increased, and that its elasticity will be preserved ? JSTo. The mind must, on the contrary, become in a meas- ure, dull and blunted. Its energies, instead of being invigorated, must be impaired. They must be continually stretched, in order, to pre- serve in the least degree, their tone, until at length they are destroyed; (Like the strings of an instrument of music kept in continual tension) they will, in time, be snapped, and their owner will become in fact a fool. But by a succession of studies, the mind is relieved and re- freshed. It actually receives elasticity and vigour, simply from the fact of being turned from the examination of one subject to that of another. It was said of Dugald Stewart, that when he found his mind dull and wearied from continual application to his ordinary pursuits, or when even in a state of ill health, he would have recourse to his closet, and there spend whole hours in metaphysical disquisitions. Curious medicine one would suppose for a sick man, but it was found to be efficacious. His writings, which for their depth and originality of thought and acuteness of reasoning, astonished the whole Literary World, were the productions of such hours. I have asserted that, with the second supposition, such a plan as Judge M. would seem willing to adopt, must be inconsistent. I would ask any Professor if he would be willing to instruct a class in that department which he pretended to teach, for, say, six successive months, not allowing it to pursue any other branch, and then, at the end of the Collegiate course, after it had been spending the same proportion of time upon the other required studies, risk his reputation as an in- structor upon the event of an examination? — The professor who hap- pened to instruct the class for the last six months, would probably be Defects of the Schools. 725 the only one that would answer in the affirmative. The Professors would be conscious that they were about to send forth a body of young men into the world, with their minds, possibly in some degree improved, but without possessing one iota of practical knowledge. L. — Raleigh Register, August 2J/., 1827. COMMUNICATION. For the Register. I have already mentioned, that, with respect to the fact that the system now pursued in our preparatory schools is defective, my opinion coincides with the opinion expressed by Judge Murphey, but that, with respect to the cause, my opinion was different. I will, now, make a few remarks upon what he supposes to be a principal cause of defect, not only in these schools but also in our Colleges and Universities, namely, "that too much time is spent upon syntax and etymology." "Instead of directing the study of the Greek and Latin Classics to the development of his (the Student's) faculties and the improvement of his taste, his time is taken up in nice attention to words, arrangement of clauses and construction of periods." Let us examine this paragraph with some attention. I have been led to suppose, not simply from the prejudices, (if prejudices they may be called) of education, but from what I consider to be true principles of reason and common sense, that the only method of becoming acquainted with any language was to possess an accurate and intimate knowledge of its Grammar. This principle seems to be especially applicable to the Ancient Languages. For, in order to obtain a competent knowledge, of them as they are now spoken by no nation, we can only have recourse to those Authors who have saved them from oblivion. Indeed, even with respect to our own Languages, a man would be considered as appearing rather too late in the world with his discovery, who would declare that he could so instruct young men in its principles, that they would, without paying any attention to its Grammar, soon attain the distinction of pure and elegant writers. To be sure, the persons whom he instructed might duly appreciate the sentiments and relish the beauties of our classical authors, without being acquainted with a single principle of syntax or etymology, be- cause those writings were in a Language, to which from their infancy they had been accustomed. Yet, even this concession must be limited, for as their knowledge depends wholly upon experience, they would be utterly incapable of comprehending the import of a phrase or sentence constructed in an unusual manner. But when we would turn our at- tention to the study of a foreign language, in which we must apply ourselves wholly to writings, it is impossible to conceive how we can become acquainted even with the sense, much more the beauties of an Author, without having the principles of its construction fixed deeply and firmly in the mind. For the purpose of "developing our faculties 726 Defects of the Schools. and improving our taste," we might just as well apply ourselves to the declination of "Hie, haec, hoc" from the time we could speak to the end of our lives, as to pursue the study of the Language upon such a system. But let us present an example of what might be the consequence of a neglect of the principles of Grammar. "Paster quum traheret per freta navibus Idaeis Helenom perfidus hospitam." Should a young man who had been instructed in the manner which I have supposed, while engaged in perusing one of the Roman Classics, meet with such a passage as the above, he might possibly ask this question. "Did Paris carry off Helen, or Helen Paris?" "O," says the instructor, "certainly Paris carried off Helen. It is absurd to suppose otherwise. History points out the contrary. History tells us that Paris sailed from Troy to Greece for the purpose of obtaining a reward for his decision in the famous contest for the prize of beauty between the three Goddesses. This reward was according to the prom- ise of Venus, the most beautiful woman of the age." "True," says the pupil, "I have heard of all this. But I should like to know how it was discovered. How can I ascertain that the Historians have not translated incorrectly; that they have not garbled and perverted the plain meaning of their authorities, merely to make out a pleasant and plausible story?" Besides, I have often heard that in modem times, in order to elude the punishment, which in some countries would be inflicted upon one who carried off an heiress, the young lady would take the reins into her own hands, and thus in fact, carry off her lover. Now, how do I know but there might have been some such agree- ment made between Paris and Helen? They well knew what an earn- est pledge had been given by all the Princes of Greece, to punish any attempt to separate her from her husband. They would naturally be extremely anxious concerning the result, and would make use of every means, which ingenuity could invent, to save themselves from destruc- tion." But Idaeis navibus, intimates that the fleet must have pro- ceeded from Troy, as Idaesis is a mountain of Troas." — "Is there not," the pupil might answer, "a mountain of that name in Crete?" For my part I cannot ascertain which is meant. But is there no method, is there no evidence shown in the construction of the sentence, by means of which, as distinct from what, at present, appears to me to be mere tradition founded upon no reasonable grounds, I can be satis- fied concerning the true meaning and intention of the Author? If there be any such evidence, I should like to know it." This would be correct and legitimate reasoning. The pupil would not be able to comprehend why one translation should be preferred to the other, unless the reason could be pointed out by referring him to the grammatical principles upon which the sentence was constructed. True, should the words of any sentence happen to be arranged accord- Defects of the Schools. 727 ing to the construction of his native language, he might fall upon the correct meaning of the phrase, especially if no other sense could readily be given to the words. Still, he would be as liable to translate conjunc- tions and prepositions like substantives, as he would to translate them in a correct and proper manner. A good example of this kind of trans- lation may be found in renderinng the famous Latin distich, Mus cucurrit plenum sed, Contra meum magnum ad. A mouse run full, but, against my big to. But allowing that I may have gone too far, in supposing that the study of the Grammar, would, by the advise of Judge M. be abandoned entirely as wholly useless, yet I may ask where shall attention to it cease? Where shall be the bounds? When can it be said that we have become so intimately acquainted with it that we can relish the beauties of its author? It seems that too much attention is paid to Grammar, at the present time, both in our primary schools & in our Colleges, it would be a source of great satisfaction to ascertain at what point the study of it should end? But is this possible? Can we point out any thing short of making ourselves masters of the Grammar, which will enable us to read the ancient classics with true pleasure and profit? Thousands of idiomatical phrases and colloquial sentences are to be found in almost every Author, especially in the dramatic writers, the force and beauty of which it would be impossible to feel absolutely without, not only a general, but an intimate knowledge of "the arrangement of clauses and construction of periods." — It is said, by one of our greatest Greek scholars, that "he, who denies the usefulness and propriety of a close attention to the Greek accents, must either know nothing of the lan- guage, or must be a fool." Yet I am afraid Judge Murphey would say, that "the students mind would be injured by such frivolous investiga- tions." But it is not to the examination of Greek accents that he has applied the term "frivolous," it is to something of more vital importance. It is applied to all attempts to thoroughly investigate those Languages, in which are found vast stores of Learning and rich sources of intel- lectual improvement. Or does he really suppose that the writings of Aristotle, of Plato, of Demosthenes, and of Aristophanes, of Cicero, of Virgil, and of Horace, can be pursued by any person, with a due sense of their beauties, who possesses but a slight acquaintance with the Greek and Latin Grammars? If he can perform that task, I will venture to say, that no person, except himself, can effectuate it. There seems to be absurdity stamped upon the very face of such a supposition. Ought it then to be said, that too much attention is paid to syntax in our preparatory schools? Should we not rather suppose that a system, opposite in its nature, ought to be urged as the defect which exerts such a malign influence upon some young men through the whole course of their education? Is it surprising that persons, the founda- tion of whose Classical Education has been so weakly laid, that, in 728 Defects of the Schools. reading, they are continually confounding the nominative case with the accusative, the accusative with the nominative, the pronoun with the verb, and the adjective with the substantive, (for I have been witness to such occurrences) should have to struggle throughout their whole course with almost insuperable difficulties? Yet persons thus prepared are qualified to "study the Classics to the development of their faculties and the improvement of their taste." The Judge says, that "Massachusetts has taken the lead in correcting the evils of the present system." Does he mean by this that she has entirely or par- tially abandoned the study of the Grammar? His source of informa- tion must be very different from mine, if he can with confidence deny, that the study of it, in that state, is pursued with the most scrupulous fidelity and exactness. It is remarked, that "the time of the student is wasted and his genius frittered away upon words." Respecting this I will say but little. I will mention, however, that Professor Christian observes, that "Etymology is not always a frivolous pedantry ; it sometimes may afford an useful comment upon the original signification of the words." The correctness of such a remark I can duly appreciate. I have myself observed cases, which would carry conviction to the breast of every one, that the time which is spent in attempting to ascertain the true meaning and derivation of words, is not time spent in vain. I have witnessed young men, without pursuing a regular Collegiate course, endeavoring to obtain some knowledge of Metaphysics and of Chemical Philosophy. Although they were by no means persons devoid of talents, yet upon comparing them with those who were following the same studies, but had likewise been pursuing a regular course of education, the superiority of the latter, notwithstanding they were far inferior in intellect, when subjected to examination, was very discernible. Indeed, those young men, when a plain question in Metaphysics was put to them, or an explanation required of them of any Chemical phenomenon, would hesitate in answering, or, if at all, they would answer evasively. They seemed to be utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of the words employed. Unless they were addressed in language completely divested of all appearance of technicality, it was impossible for them to understand the import of any question. I will conclude, by expressing my extreme sorrow that a man who holds a rank in his native state, so high, and possesses an influence so great as Judge Murphey, should exert his utmost power to introduce a system of education, so grossly visionary, as the one that he has lately sanctioned in the most public manner. L. — Raleigh Register, August 81, 1827. Defects of the Schools. 729 IMPERFECTIONS OF OUR PRIMARY SCHOOLS, 1S33. And the best method of correcting them; Delivered before the ISTorth-Carolina Institute of Education, at Chapel-Hill, June 20, 1832, BY WILLIAM HOOPER, Professor of Ancient Languages in the University. Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Institute : We, upon whom you have devolved the task of addressing an audience which has been feasted by the intellectual entertainment of this morn- ing,* have, we can assure you, partaken largely of the general festivity, and can exchange hearty congratulations with a delighted public. Yet we cannot but be sensible of the disadvantage under which we labor, of succeeding such a speaker, and providing entertainment for ears yet ringing with such music. What we must lose, however, in the favorable hearing of our humble essays, we shall have amply made up to us in the countenance and sanction given to the labors of our lives by the sentiments uttered today; and we, whose office it is daily to instruct the youth who hung upon the lips of the orator of the day, cannot but rejoice to have our opinions ratified, and our authority seconded by remarks issuing from so high a source. We feel much indebted to one who has added the force of his suffrage to the utility of that system of classical, mathematical and philosophical study by which it is the business of our lives to train up the youth of our coun- try for the future demands of that country. We feel that our hands are strengthened by such an ally; we rejoice in the arrival of such an auxiliary to fight the great battle of truth and freedom, and provided the blessed victory is won, we care not much whose brow shall wear the laurels. We can very contentedly follow on, unnoticed, in the triumphal procession, and envy not the hero who sits in the chariot before us ; but feel happy to have a contest so dear to us maintained by stronger arms than ours, and proud to have one of [North-Carolina's first and favorite names proclaimed, in the exercises of this day, on the side of sound learning and immortal patriotism. The subject which was assigned me for a lecture before the Institute at this time is, "The imperfections of our Primary Schools, and the best method of correcting them." The proposal and adoption of this, as a subject of discussion, implies a conviction in the minds of the public, that evils do exist in the system of our Primary Schools ; that those evils are felt and deplored, and that a remedy is anxiously de- sired. Indeed it can escape the observation of no one, that in the present state of things there is much waste of time and expense, that a large number of our youth make no improvement, and that the at- *This essay was read on the afternoon of the day on which Mr. Gas- ton delivered his Oration before the two Literarv Societies. 730 Defects of the Schools. tainments of all come far short of what is practicable. To borrow a comparison from another art, we may say, there is a prodigal waste of the raw material for education, by want of skill in the manufacture. The evil which we deprecate, and whose causes we propose to ex- plore, results almost necessarily from the present circumstances of our country. Our country is comparatively young. We are a nation of scattered agriculturists, embosomed and hidden in the midst of a boundless forest, upon whose breast all our labors hitherto, have only, here and there, made little spots of culture, bearing scarcely any pro- portion to the vast sylvan expanse which surrounds and overhangs them, and insulates each family from its neighbors. Let any person ascend one of our mountains, or even one of our loftiest spires or cupolas, and look down upon the prospect beneath him. He will be surprised to see how little territory we have yet reclaimed from the wilderness — how diminutive appear the impressions which human hands have made, in so many years, upon the wide face of nature. He will see that we deserve yet to be denominated, in a great measure, a people of the woods. In such a state of society, there will be a great waste of raw materials of every description, of mind no less than of wood, land and water. The lavish resources of such a country exceed the wants of its thin population, and therefore lie hidden from their view, or rot neglected under their feet. — Their innumerable trees of stately timber, which in a more advanced state of society would all be in demand, and all be fashioned into a thousand articles for domestic convenience and embellishment, are now hewn down with unsparing hand, as an incumbrance thrown into piles and burned. Its streams, which amid a dense population would be alive with watermen and their loaded batteaux, or resounding with the rumbling of machinery, now wind their course through the thickets unexplored by the curiosity, and unvexed by the cupidity of man. Is it wonderful that in such an early incipient state of society, mind should be wasted or unem- ployed as well as matter? In these circumstances, those qualities of body and mind only will be valued and cultivated which are immedi- ately applicable to the wants of life. Such a people, either themselves emigrants from a more improved country, or the children of such immigrants, will carry in their minds the idea and model of improve- ments belonging to that older country. — They will be impatient to bring their own rude land to an equality with such a model, and will go on emulating, and gradually approximating the admired standard. This approximation may be made more rapidly in agriculture and the arts than in education. A man may, by the application of industry, and taste, clear out a spot in the desert and embellish it at once with a fine house and garden and fields, in imitation of those he has seen in a more cultivated region. But it is not so easy to transport to that forest, the intellectual society of the motherland, and to rear up there a school or college in all the perfection of older institutions of the Defects of the Schools. 731 same kind. The majority of people in such, early settlements will always be rather of the poorer and more ignorant class of the com- munity. Their ideas of education will, of course, be limited. The bulk of youth growing up in such circumstances, will be satisfied with very little mental improvement — will pass a great part of their life in the hunter and fisher state ; their chief companions will be their dogs and their horses, and the merits of these favorites the common topic of their social hours. If a few families of superior cultivation are dispersed amidst this mass, they cannot raise it to their standard, but must be drawn down by superior numbers to a lower standard. And thus it will often happen that, in a family where the beauties of Shake- speare, Milton and Addison, or the philosophy of Locke and Dugald Stewart formed the subject of tea-table discussion, will be heard from the lips of the next generation only the price of cotton and of negroes ; and a group of young gentlemen, instead of discussing the point, whether Sir Walter Scott or Washington Irving be the more elegant writer, or investigating the meaning of a passage in Cicero and Virgil, will be heard disputing with clamorous eloquence, whether Dr. Jones's colt or Capt. Eagle's filly has the best heels, and whether Jowler or Musick first roused Reynard from his morning slumbers. Until society has been pushed far beyond this condition, you cannot expect good schools or cultivated men. Everything like polite learning will be despised and ignorance will be respectable because it will be fashionable. It would be useless in such a community to have a good school. The youth will not take an education if you throw it in their way. ISTow, although the tenor of these remarks is more applicable to some newer settlements at the West than to the State of Xorth Carolina, yet we feel considerably the disadvantages of this incipient period of national existence. 1. The first cause, therefore, on which I shall touch, of the imper- fections in our primary schools is, the circumstances of our youth. There is not a sufficient stimulus upon the youth of our State to culti- vate the powers of their minds. Most of those sent to school are the children of men of considerable property. These young persons have never felt the pressure of want and the necessity of exertion. While at home, they have been accustomed to pass their time in ease and amusement, and when they leave that home for school or college, the change must be irksome. The confinement of a school-room, the de- mand of close application to uninteresting studies, the stern obligation of performing a regular daily task, and the privations of a boarding house, must go hard with a boy after being accustomed to ramble about his father's plantation, with dogs at his heels and a gun or fishing rod on his shoulder, until he is tired, and then to return to the house, open his mother's pantry, and there fish with more success among jars of sweetmeats and jellies. Will it be wonderful if a youth sent from these domestic indulgences, should find school ungrateful, accuse his 732 Defects of the Schools. teacher of being cruel, or, to use a favorite school-boy phrase, "of show- ing partiality" — that he should recite with mournful recollections, and still sadder forebodings, that awful Greek verb tupto, to beat — particu- larly in the passive voice, tuptomai, I am under beating now; etupto- men, I was under beating a little while ago ; and then the dismal future, tupthesomai, I shall be beaten — but above all that most frightful of all the tenses, the paulo — post — future, (denoting the imminence of his danger) tetupsomai, I shall very soon be beaten again. Ask such a boy the usual grammatical question 'what is a verb?' and it will be no wonder if he forget the foregoing part of the definition, 'to be and to do,' and answer 'that a verb is a word which signifies to suffer.' Will it be wonderful that such a boy should sigh for the lost joys of home, and while his task calls him to accompany Aeneas in his wan- derings, his mind should be off, recollecting his own pleasanter wander- ings on the banks of the Cape Fear, the Yadkin or the Roanoke? Would he consider it a very serious misfortune, if for inattention to his books, or some youthful prank, he should be sent home to the scene of his former amusements? Will he be very loath to incur such a misfortune? For what does he expect when he arrives at his father's house? He may a little dread the first interview; but he knows that after a good scolding, his time will pass as pleasantly as before. His indulgent parent allows him to cheer the days of his rustication with his fowling piece, thus contriving at home what could not be effected at school, a way "to teach the young idea how to shoot." Hunting, fishing and neighborhood visits, will constitute the tenor of his life. These are the circumstances in which our youth are placed, and this constitutes one grand obstacle to their improvement at school and at college; for these remarks apply with as much force to the collegian as to the school-boy. There is too strong a contrast between a youth's situation at home and at school, and that contrast all in favor of home. Now this being the case, parents have the remedy in their own hands. This inequality must be altered. The truant who goes home in disgrace, must be no gainer by the exchange. Let the sending of him home, be like sending him to the penitentiary. Let him be made to put off his broad-cloth coat, in which he would be glad to go and see the young ladies, and let him array himself in a plantation suit from his mother's own loom, and let him tend his father's crop and earn his daily bread by the sweat of his brow. A discipline of this kind would soon make school lose its horrors, and perhaps a few months' labour at the plough or the hoe would bring about the earnest petition to be permitted to return to school, with the promise of diligence and good behaviour. I fear there is little prospect of persuading parents to adopt measures of this kind. They are generally so injudiciously indulgent, that their children are not afraid to offend them. And this is the reason why so few who set out to get an education, persevere till they arrive at the goal. — Whereas in the Northern States, few Defects of the Schools. 733 comparatively, break off after once beginning. The reason for this is the certainty of meeting from their parents the treatment I have been recommending, if they refuse to improve at school. One remarkable instance may be mentioned. It is told of the first President Adams that when he was first sent to school he would not learn his Latin Grammar. His father, who seems to have been one of those plain sensible men that go by the old proverb, "a bird that can sing and won't sing" &c, took him home, and set him to ditching, an operation so little to the taste of the future Chief Magistrate, that it made all the combined terrors of the eight parts of speech appear as nothing in comparison — and such sounds as quicunque, quaecunque, quodcunque vel quidcunque, which once seemed as if they would break his jaws in the very utterance of them, he could pronounce as glibly as his a, b, c. This then, be it remembered, made John Adams, senr. President of the United States — the alternative Latin or the ditch. We must make scholars by the same art that the Romans made soldiers. Their very name for army was taken from the exercises daily required of the soldiers, which exercises were more severe and oppressive in time of peace than in time of war. This made the Roman soldier sigh for a campaign, as procuring him a holiday from the tedium of drilling. But it is not merely the love of home indulgence and home amuse- ments which damps the ardour and relaxes the exertion of the youthful scholar. There is a thought which often crosses his mind while fol- lowing his daily college lessons, "Of what use is all this going to be to me ? I am going to be a farmer, or a merchant, or at most a doctor, and every one knows it takes very little education to make a physician. Look at Drs. X, Y, Z, unknown quantities to be sure, (as the Algebra- ists say,) but still in good practice — and although they thin the popula- tion a little, yet are certainly less destructive to the human species than either intemperance or the Cholera. If they get along with just a smattering of Latin, and no Greek or Mathematics, so can I." Thife soliloquy is apt to occur with a student somewhere in his Sophomore or Junior year when after moving on grudgingly through half his term, the growing labours of the way begin to sicken his heart, and the feeling of incipient manhood to inspire the hope that he may be allowed to have the disposal of himself. Then farewell any further improvement ! And next comes a letter from his father, authorizing his son to select his own studies. "Ah, glorious times now! I shall have to recite only two or three times a week, and the rest of the time I can do with as I please — range through the libraries, read novels and newspapers, and have plenty of time to lie on the bed and take naps, while the regulars, poor dogs, are digging after Greek roots, or writhing on angles as heart-piercing as a bayonet's point. But maybe, I may conclude when I get home to be a doctor; a little touch of chemistry before I leave College." And thus is a raw, undisciplined mind suddenly transferred from a lower class up to a scientific study 734 Defects of the Schools. for which it is not prepared, and where it does little more than expose its incompetency, and furnish another illustration of the maxim, that there is no royal road to learning. It maybe thought that these animad- versions on a partial and mutilated course of study at College, are foreign to my appointed subject, as they relate to the subsequent and later part of education rather than to the elementary one. But it is to be feared that the frequent examples of such interruptions to a liberal education, have a malignant influence even on the earlier years of academical life, and encourage and increase the school-boy's distaste for his present studies, which he anticipates will be dropped in a few years, and therefore need not be prosecuted now with much diligence. The remedy for this evil appears to be, that a youth should be given to understand, when he is sent to school that he is to take a thorough course; that the pleasure and profit and credit of the latter part of his course will depend essentially upon his improvement in the first part, and that his education is to be his livelihood. And if, instead of cutting short their sons' collegiate career, out of economy, parents would more frequently give them their patrimony in an education, it might have a most salutary effect on their scholarship and their morals. 2. A second cause injurious to solid improvement, which frustrates the fairest plans of the enlightened and faithful preceptor, and which is chargeable upon the parents, is the consulting of cheapness and despatch. A teacher is chosen for the cheapness of his terms, and the rapidity with which he can push boys forward for entrance into col- lege. Haste is everything. Whoever can get a boy through the great- est number of books, in a given time, is the best teacher. I am fortu- nate in being able to confirm my own observations on this subject, by the testimony of so thorough a scholar and so distinguished a man as Professor Stuart of Andover. "Our primary Schools," says he, in a late essay, "are, in a multitude of cases, very imperfectly regu- lated. Students are hurried through everything. Shortness of time and smallness of expense are at present, generally made essential in- gredients in the plan of preparatory education. Young men are urged on over a large field with rapid step — the grand desideratum being to pass over the utmost possible ground in the least possible time. In what way one travels, it matters little or nothing. Be it in a close carriage with a bandage over his eyes, it is all well if only he has travelled. Thus he is pushed through the academy, and pushed into college, when in fact he might be taken up upon his elementary books, and found to be halting at nearly every step. But this must be over- looked — he has made rapid advance in a small time — he bids fair to commend the scheme of economy in time and money, and at any rate he will add to the general summary on the catalogue of college mem- bers, and help to support the expense of the institution." Such are the remarks of the man whose station as Theological Professor in one of our most eminent institutions, has given him large opportunities of Defects of the Schools. 735 judging of the mode of elementary instruction in this country; and they serve to show us how extensively the evil obtains in the United States — that it is not an evil of which the South has peculiar reason to complain, but exists in a degree which we should have hardly sus- pected in the oldest and most improved section of the republic. And what is the result? Why he assures us that in a class of from 100 to 150, who come annually into his hands, by far the larger portion cannot decline their Greek nouns and verbs with any tolerable accuracy, and that he is obliged to set them to the study of their Greek Gram- mars as a necessary prerequisite to the study of the Greek testament. lSTow in the maintenance of this literary quackery, as it may with propriety be termed, parents and teachers have a reciprocal action upon each other. The parent calls for cheapness and rapidity. — The public calls for cheapness and rapidity. "Crowd as much as possible into a small compass," is the universal demand and the universal cry of this economical, labor-saving age, from a parent who has a son's or a daugh- ter's head to be filled with knowledge, to the bookseller who offers you Gibbon's twelve volumes of the Roman Empire crammed into one groaning octavo. When there is a loud demand for anything, how- ever difficult or impracticable its attainment, there will always be per- sons who will profess to furnish the desired article, whether it be to provide a dinner of humming birds & peacocks' tongues for a Chinese mandarin, or to put eight ounces of brains in a skull where nature has left only cavity enough for one. Hence if you make proclamation for a teacher who can put into his boys as much learning in two years, as others can do in four, you will be sure to have your offer accepted. If the object is merely that a boy should gallop through a certain num- ber of books, why the thing may be done, by the usual process by which galloping animals are accelerated — namely, the whip and the spur, and the carrying of little weight. And if reaching the goal first be all that is required to win the stake, the rider, instead of keeping the prescribed track for legitimate racing, may narrow his circuit, or dash, by a short cut, to the termination of the course. These teachers who profess to do so much in so little time, seriously injure the cause of solid learn- ing, by bringing into disrepute those schools which demand more time and more thorough scholarship. A teacher who is a man of sense and conscience, who knows that four years at least are requisite for taking a boy through the classical course preparatory to entering our common colleges, and who wants to do justice to his employers, is mortified, perhaps, to find that his pupils are taken away, under the complaint that he carries them on too slowly, and perhaps he is taxed with the selfish motive of retarding their progress on purpose to swell his num- bers and his emoluments. This is the reward he gets for being faith- ful and conscientious, and for his manly and enlightened view of what constitutes good scholarship. He may have entered upon his profes- sional career with that ardor and enthusisasm which are so conducive 736 Defects of the Schools. to success, and lie may have determined to merit the reputation of forming real scholars. But he presently finds that he cannot carry his plans into execution — pupils get discouraged by the length of time he requires; parents, too, revolt against the delay and the expense, and he is obliged, in self-defence, to enter the lists of scandalous race-run- ning, and to cry out with his competitors for public favor. "Occupet extremum scabies; mihi turpe relinqui est" — Or in plain English, "the deuce take the hindmost." Want, then of a due valuation and patronage of superior teachers, is one main cause of the low state of our primary schools. Our popula- tion is so thin, our towns so small, that there is not patronage enough for many schools in the same place. To warrant, then, the provision of commodious buildings, and the employment of a well qualified teacher, the patronage must be united and concentered. But in- stead of that, what is the state of things in the towns and villages? Instead of a public union in maintaining a reputable academy, you see a number of little petty schools, kept up in various parts of the town — and the town academy, if there be one, is drained of its resources. A few public spirited individuals struggle for a few years to maintain a good teacher, at a heavy expense, but are at length discouraged by the apathy of the public, drop the school, and send their sons to a distance. Now it should be deemed the duty of every good citizen to maintain a good school in the place where he resides whether he is to receive an immdiate personal benefit from it or not. He may have no children, or none large enough at present to profit by the school, but still he must have an indirect, an ultimate interest in the good education of the community among whom he and his family are to dwell. Every man therefore ought to pay cheerfully, and as liberally as possible for the support of one good school in the place where he lives. Even old bachelors, who often constitute a numerous and respectable class in our towns, ought to indemnify the public for their selfish and indolent celibacy by contributing, for the benefit of the children of others, as much as they would have had to expend on a family of their own ; and thus they may serve society, by acting the part of stakes, which, though dry and fruitless themselves, answer admirably well as supports, on which the genial vine may lean and hang her clusters to the sun. "While on the subject of patronage, it may not be amiss to mention one species of patronage which would materially benefit all our schools, from the lowest to the highest. It is the patronage of notice. — It is the flattering attention of the public eye. Much depends on this — more than is generally thought of. Whatever attracts public attention, and is the subject of popular conversation, will be estimated by the young as an important matter. How, then, can the young think their prog- ress in school a matter of importance, when the public, and even pa- rents themselves, will not attend the semi-annual examinations for a feAv hours a day, every half-year? The teachers know what a stimulus Defects of the Schools. 737 it is to their pupils to expect this periodical inspection — they make proclamation, they invite, they beg parents, relations, professional gen- tlemen to attend, but with scarcely any success. Now and then, a transient straggler comes in, but soon gets tired and withdraws, or if he possesses a more than common share of zeal and patience, finds a happy refuge from the severity of his penance by a nap upon his el- bow. Unhappily pupils, and still more unhappy teacher, doomed to all the mortification and discouragement of public neglect ! It is said in apology for this neglect, "we are too busy," or "we understand noth- ing of the subjects of examination, and therefore can do no good by our attendance" — or "it is too dull and wearisome to endure." In reply to these excuses, it may be said, is the business you plead of greater im- portance than your child ? Or if you have no child at the school, is the prosperity of the school in your town a matter not worth the giv- ing of your attendance a few hours twice a year? Admitting such at- tendance to be unpleasant and tedious, yet can you bear no self-denial for the sake of attaining a great public good? Will you sacrifice nothing to stimulate to industry and virtuous habits the youth of our country, who are the happiness of their parents, and the future rulers of the empire? Parents and other citizens are not aware what a val- uable effect their very presence has upon the minds of both teacher and pupil, or sure they would sacrifice a little time from more agreeable or more lucrative employments, to stimulate the good scholars by their smiles of approbation, and to shame the sluggard and the truant by the stigma of their notice. Surely the faithful anl laborious instructor, who is wearing out life in the cause of their children, might expect of the inhabitants of our towns, this little tribute to lighten his burdens and cheer the tedium of his way. — He would repay it in increased en- deavors to deserve their confidence, and his pupils would repay it to the public by higher attainments in scholarship, and by doing less mischief to their pigs and poultry. In every village where there is an academy, this attendance on the public examinations might be taken by rotation so as to fall lightly upon each ; and the ladies, who are fond of encouraging everything good, and who are apt to take a livelier interest in the young than men do, could not do more good, in all their round of morning calls, than by a morning call at the academy. (To be concluded in our next.) —Raleigh Register, May 28, 1833. Parents are little aware how necessary it is that they should lay the ground work of their children's subordination within the domestic walls. They must prepare them by previous training for an orderly subjection to the rules and requisitions of scholastic life. If they do not, they are laying up future trouble for their children, and preparing them to rebel against the most necessary restraints. How can it be ex- 47 738 Defects of the Schools. pected, that a boy, indulged at home in every wish, and accustomed, by obstinate adherence to his purpose, to get the better of his father and mother, will, when he goes to school, submit to the authority of his preceptor? If the history of many men who disturb the world by their restless and turbulent dispositions were traced back to the habits of infancy, it will probably be seen that that the foundation of their characters was probably laid in early mismanagement. They were allowed to indulge a violent temper without punishment, to domineer over slaves, to struggle with, and even fight their mothers, when they attempted to control them, and been only laughed at for these parox- ysms of impotent rage. These young bloods no doubt gave, even in the nursery, plain presages of their hatred of subjection, and their consti- tutional scruples to all grievous impositions. One might have seen the embryo of the future patriot, resisting all invasion of his rights. He gave happy auguries of his dislike to the principles of protection by his loud screams whenever the bread and butter were locked up; and that he would one day be a deadly foe to tariffs, he gave striking prog- nostics whenever he was promised a lump of sugar upon the payment of certain heavy duties, such as keeping quiet, or getting his lesson ; for he always would have the sugar free of duty. It was Voltaire, I be- lieve who said that the fate of nations sometimes depended upon the good or bad digestion of the prime minister — and perhaps the repose of a republic may depend upon the infliction of a few wholesome stripes upon a froward child. I hope nothing here said can be so misunderstood as to be construed into disrespect for the medical profession. ]STo one cherishes higher respect or a more affectionate regard than I do for the gentlemen of that faculty — those soothers of human wo, those friends on whom we repose our throbbing bosoms in the most agonizing hours of life. So far from concurring in the above ignorant and shallow notions of the intellectual cultivation requisite to the profession, I believe there is no profession which requires more acuteness of mind, more profound philosophical views, and more liberal information. So much does hu- man happiness depend on physicians, that they surely, if any men whatever, ought to bring to their aid, all the light and all the strength which the best opportunities and the most perfect cultivation of the mental powers can bestow. It is because I entertain such opinions of the proper qualifications for a valuable physician, that it seemed to me not amiss to expose to just derision the narrow conceptions of some who destine themselves for that most responsible vocation. Nor can it offend any of our elderly physicians of eminence, whose early oppor- tunities were limited, to insist on the necessity of a finished education to success and distinction in their profession. They may, by the best use of their confined education, and by the aid of a sound understand- ing, have arisen to merited celebrity, but they will not deny, that, with a better foundation, they themselves would have reached a higher emi- nence with perhaps far greater ease." Defects of the Schools. 739 3. The next cause of the imperfections of our primary schools, "which I shall mention is the scarcity of able teachers. They are in general too young & inexperienced. The weighty charge of training the minds and managing the tempers, and forming the morals of the young, is confided, in a great many cases, to persons very little older than the pupils themselves, to half-educated young men, or to those who, if they have diplomas in their hands, must be confessed to have more Latin in their hands than in their heads. Of the graduates of our numerous colleges, many become teachers, who were among the most ordinary scholars. These like other insects, propagate their kind with pernicious fecundity. They send out annually their little swarms as candidates for the several colleges, all carrying evident mark of their academical par- entage and, verifying the maxim of the ancient philosophers, that "ex nihilo nihil fit." Their Alma Mater cannot complain of these her pedagogic sons as not yielding her back as much as they received, but reversing the apostolic remark, she may say to them, "ye carried nothing out of this world, and it is certain that ye can bring nothing in." These teachers, if they deserve no other credit, are at least entitled to the praise of soon making their pupils as wise as themselves. The furni- ture of their upper-stories is so light and scanty that it is easily trans- ferred from their own noodles to those of their pupils, as are the move- ables of a pauper from one garret to another, at the beginning of the new year. Indeed, it is according to the analogy of nature, that the progeny of all the inferior tribe should take but a few months to attain the size of the parent animal. Should there be among my auditors any teachers who look upon the severity of the preceding remarks as an attack upon themselves, let them spare their resentment, by reflecting that the present company is always excepted, and that critics carry on a kind of Parthian warfare discharging their shafts, not at those before their faces, but those behind their backs. But it gives me pleasure to state that many of our teachers are the flower of our graduates, and would it were the case that the patronage were liberal enough to induce many more of such to choose for the bus- iness of their lives this most useful and laudable occupation. As it is however, other professions offer more tempting prizes to their talents, and they devote to school-keeping one or two of their green, inexperi- enced years, only as the means of enabling them to prosecute some more lucrative and less laborious profession, quitting the schoolroom, just when improved scholarship and acquired experience have fitted them for their work. The public ought to see this, and ought to provide against it, by setting before such young men the prospect of honorable remuneration. Then you would see our academies sought after by the first scholars among our graduates, and sharing, with the other liberal professions, the genius and learning of the land. Then a school w r ould not be considered, as it now too often is a mere stepping-stone to some 740 Defects of the Schools. other station more lucrative or more honorable, but would be embraced as an eligible business for the whole of life. Thus our children would have the advantage of the matured wisdom and experience of a life-time spent in the same occupation. In other things we deem it of prime importance to have the services of a man long practiced in his profes- sion, from the farrier who shoes our horses, up to the physician, to whom we entrust our lives and the judge who sits upon the fortunes of the public. In teaching alone we are contented with the services of tyros and novices. A physician shall not prescribe for your son in a fever, a lawyer shall not give advice respecting that son's property, unless they both be men of tried knowledge. But that son's intellect, that son's temper, that son's moral character, the determination of what kind of man that son is to be— all these vital matters are rashly committed to young men of very slender experience. Now, is the tuition of the young mind and the management of the young heart, the only art in which no apprenticeship is required, no years of experience are necessary? Does not every man who has tried the business of teaching know that he learns something important every year, either in the subjects on which he instructs, or in the human nature on which he acts, and that he is worth five-fold as much to his employers at thirty years of age as he was at twenty? Let a young teacher therefore, be ever so clever and faithful to his undertaking, he wants that which nothing but time can give him, and how seldom we find one of such promise sufficiently re- warded to continue in this laborious business until time, which ripens wine and cheese and friendship, shall ripen his majestical faculties, mellow the crudeness of his knowledge, soften the sharpness of his tem- per, and (to keep up our similitude of old Madeira) give him a body of sound knowledge and good sense, from which his pupils may continually drink in strength and virtue. Let me now, with deference, suggest to my brethren in the task of in- structing youth, some improvements which have occurred to me, and par- ticularize some faults which my observations on various schools have brought under view. The first and most glaring defect in the conduct of our classical schools, is the neglect of the common rudiments of English education. It is quite usual for young men to be sent from the academy to the col- lege so deplorably deficient in orthography and penmanship, as would disgrace the urchin of an old field school. Many a sad hour have I spent over collegiate compositions, in deciphering hideous hieroglyphics, and in restoring to their proper English phisiognomy such monsters as wright and rong, kneighborhood, hanous, foilage, seperate, colledge, jenius, turrible, persuit, &c. This is a serious evil — it is the very thing to bring classical learning into discredit. Plain, uneducated people are competent judges of such blemishes as these, and may very justly com- plain of a course of instruction which, professing to communicate the higher parts of learning, leaves the young man so shamefully untaught Defects of the Schools. 741 in spelling and writing his mother tongue, that he cannot pen a common epistle without danger of disgracing himself. There should then, be a competent teacher of English attached to every grammar school, into whose hands the boys should pass for an hour or two every day, to be practiced in the several English branches. This is better done in con- junction with their classical course, because it only introduces a reliev- ing variety of occupation, and cannot advantageously either precede that course, or be delayed till that course is considerably advanced. A second practice of our Preparatory Schools, against which I must be permitted to inveigh, is the omission of a great part of the prescribed classical course. — Of this the faculty of the University have reason to speak with much feeling. A certain quantity of Latin and Greek is re- quired to be read in order to admission into college. It is as little as is at all consistent with respectability— less than what is demanded by most of our colleges. But in the payment of even this pittance, we are not fairly dealt with. Few academies render us honestly the full debt. One teacher clips off a little here, another a little there. For example : we require the whole seven books of Csesar's Gallic War; but one youth comes prepared on five, another on four, another on only two. We re- quire the whole of Virgil's xEneid, or Ovid Expurgata (ISTote 1), as an equivalent for the latter half; and we require these authors not only to be construed and parsed but scanned. But this requisition is in most cases not complied with, & all we can extort is the first half of the JEneid, read without any attention to prosody. Here at once is Latin enough to fill up a whole year, of which the pupil is cheated by this lit- erary fraud. Another has read the Gospel of John in Greek, but has not looked at the Acts, and surely we must be hard and austere men to insist upon more than half of what is prescribed in the course. A third has gone no further in his arithmetic than fractions, and depends on making up the deficiency after he enters college. A fourth has not studied geography. Laboring under one or another of these deficiencies, a youth comes to the University, perhaps from the extremity of the State. The faculty are then placed in this painful dilemma : they must either depart from their proclaimed terms, in violation of their con- science and of authority, or they must turn away this young man, who has come from such a distance, and deprive him of the benefits of the Institution. Now we ask, is it fair, is it kind, in teachers to impose upon us this distressing conflict between feeling and duty ? Is it dealing fair with their pupils to expose them to this mortifying repulse? Is it doing justice to the cause of classical learning, of which they are the professed advocates, to subtract thus largely from the quantum in itself sufficiently meagre? We hope this appeal will not be made in vain. (Note 2.) Among the imperfections in our school system, I may be pardoned for numbering the w T ant, in many teachers, of an advantageous manner of communicating their instructions. There is often discoverable in the 742 Defects of the Schools. teacher a lamentable want of animation and vivacity of manner, a want of spirit and energy, in conducting business. If instruction is imparted with spirit and life, it will be received with spirit and life. If the mas- ter keeps wide awake, his pupils will also. But if he be listless, languid, speaking scarcely loud enough to be heard, and allowing them to answer in the same style, why the whole school will be pervaded by the same listless humdrum, careless manner, which sickens a spectator just to witness it for one half-hour. The manner of a school-master should have in it much of the promptness, energy and decision of a military officer giving the word of command to a company of soldiers. Then he will receive the same prompt obedience. Then each boy will be on the alert, have all his wits about him, and learn to have all his knowledge ready at command, to march at a moment's warning. In this way not only would the intellect be sharpened and the memory kept bright, but a vast deal of time would be saved, which is now consumed in waiting upon the indolence and tardiness of sluggish or inattentive boys. Situ- ated as I have been for many years, destined to take up and prosecute the unfinished labors of others, I have had considerable opportunity of observing the effects of different modes of discipline on the various youth who repair to this place. Some are in their recitations ani- mated, confident and pour forth with fluency all that they know. Such it is a pleasure to hear, and their recitation, though minute and critical, passes off with smoothness and rapidity. But in too many other cases we are obliged to say that the delivery of the student is so lifeless, so indistinct, his manner so inert, and his replies to questions so slow, that it must damp the ardor and weary the patience of any teacher, and actually consumes the hour to which the recitation is limited, before half justice is done to the lesson. I am convinced that twice the business might be done, twice the instruction imparted and received, just by the correction of this one fault. It is in vain to attempt to reform the man- ner of delivery after the youth comes to college; it is by that time in- curable. Let then the teachers of our primary schools take lessons from the drilling officer, and endeavor to exhibit in their own manner, and to stamp upon their young militia, the same quickness and energy. I know my pedagogick brethren can say much in palliation of this fault. They will tell me that I talk like one who has had no experience in such things — that animation cannot be kept up amid the dull, daily round of school business — that it is a plant which cannot live in such an atmosphere ; that they will wish me no other punishment for my cen- sure than to be condemned to go into the school-room after dinner, in a hot summer's day, and hear a class of little marble players recite a les- son in Cgesar, giving poor Julius, alas ! more stabs than he received from the daggers of all the conspirators in the Senate-House, and aveng- ing the Gauls upon him for all his murders. "If you," they will tell me, "can keep the edge of your animation sharp upon such materials, you must be made of a better metal than a Damascus swordblade, or the Defects of the Schools. 743 farfamed penknives of Rodgers. The expense of animal spirits and of lungs that would be incurred by such a lively mode of instruction con- stantly kept up, Avould wear any man out in a short time." To this I reply, that the thing is not impracticable, is proved by the fact that some teachers have exemplified it and shown its happy effects. — This is particularly the case in the European schools. There the master enters upon his business with an emphasis & vivacity & gusto unknown to most of our American seminaries. To them our manner would ap- pear frigid and spiritless in the extreme. All depends upon the teach- er's heart being in the thing. If he thinks his business an important one, and that whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well, he will be willing to use all requisite efforts to make his instructions acceptable and successful. And here again appears the mischief of our schools being in the hands of mere transient young men. They cannot enter upon their daily duties with that relish and enthusiasm with which man carries on his main ultimate business, on which he is to depend for repu- tation and for bread. Feeling very little interest in their temporary occupation, they will make no exertions to improve their' scholarship, and their object will be, to get over the drudgery of the day, on as easy terms as they can, and lay up at the end of a two years' contract, as much money as will bear their expenses in studying a profession. No wonder the cause of letters should languish under such management. Another feature which, I think, would be a great improvement in our schools, is the use of oral lectures. Were a teacher to deliver frequent lectures in a spirited and entertaining manner, on Roman and Grecian history and antiquities, on geography, and the manners and customs of the various nations, putting questions every now and then to keep alive attention and make memory responsible for what it has received, I am inclined to think it would have the happiest effect. How different im- pression is made by the dull, customary operation of getting anything by book, and having it delivered from living lips, with all the advantages of look, voice and gesture, which a teacher of good sense and affection- ate disposition could throw into his manner. In doing this he ought to have the assistance of all necessary apparatus, maps, globes, plans of towns and seiges, military engines, and so forth. When a class is en- gaged upon Caesar's campaign in Gaul, their teacher ought to be able to exhibit to their eyes the line of his march — a picture of the battleground as the author describes it — of the situation of the town besieged, the different columns of the two armies, and all the testudos and vinea? and battering rams which were employed. Then, what is now a task would become a pleasure, and the authors read would be far better understood and remembered. Let me here suggest the expediency of the trustees of our several academies taking pains to procure such apparatus for the schoolroom. A common carpenter, under the direction of the teacher, could make models for instance, of Ca?sar's bridge, and of some of the Roman engines of war ; and then that Bridge chapter, now the terror of 744 Defects of the Schools. schoolboys, would be as attractive to them as it is now formidable. They would not "come to the river, all in a shiver," but would think of crossing the deep and rapid Rhine with as much pleasure as they make mill-dams over the rivulets that traverse their paternal fields. It is un- fortunate that good maps and charts and pictures, for the illustration of our school-books are either not yet made, or are too costly to come within the reach of ordinary seminaries. This is a desideratum which ought to be looked into and supplied. There ought to be a general call from all the schools for such engravings, and such machinery, and then the booksellers could afford to have them supplied at a reasonable price. It is to be hoped that the art of lithography, which has been so rapidly improving within a few years, and has multiplied prints on such cheap terms, will, ere long, be employed to furnish all our schoolrooms with agreeable and striking delineations of all those parts of youthful study which can be exhibited to the eye. The proper construction of schoolhouses is another point which de- serves distinct attention. When I have visited the classical schools in our large cities, I have been struck with the inconvenience under which they labor in being situated close upon the street, stunned the live-long day with the rumbling of drays, the rattling of coaches, the cries of market people, in short the full diapason of discords which come upon the tortured ear from the commingled voices of men, women and chil- dren, dogs, mocking-birds and pianos, belonging to a great town. What an advantage, thought I, do we enjoy in the solitudes of Carolina, where we can fix our academies in the quiet groves, apart from all this pestif- erous bustle, and where our boys can read or play under a canopy of majestic oaks, surpassing those of Dodona or of Basham — where the dryads or the muses need not have scorned to dwell — skirted with a shrubbery of chinquepins and birches, those quickeners of genius, those wonder-working weapons of the faithful pedagogue, possessing all the powers of the wand of Mercury, save that of lulling mortals to sleep. In the midst of such a grove stands the schoolhouse, the temple of Astrea herself, stern goddess of justice whom, though the poets may feign, and the poor Cherokees may really suppose to have forsaken this world, yet here, if nowhere else on earth, she holds her awful reign seated on a throne of flint, with hickory sceptre in her right hand, & the faithful balance in her left — to whose altar her high priest, the schoolmaster, daily brings each pale delinquent, weighs him in the balances, and by her command administers to his shoulders, back, legs, et cetera, the full measure of his deserts. But these nurseries of puerile genius and peni- tentiaries of puerile misdemeanors, our schoolhouses, are not so fortun- ate in their construction and furniture, as they are in their location. They ought to be built with a special eye to the purposes to which they are to be applied, and furnished with commodious seats, and desks, alleys and doors for ingress and egress. Every pupil should have before him all accommodations for reading and writing, a separate desk under Defects of the Schools. 745 lock and key, where lie may secure all his books and his stationary, which, in our schools now, is anything but stationary; his pens, ink, ruler and pencil having to travel all around the room for the accommo- dation of his fellows. The trustees of each academy should see it pro- vided with such conveniences, and if they will not, each parent ought to be willing to incur the expense of such furniture, for his son's benefit, the owner being allowed, upon leaving the school, to transfer it to a succes- sor, for as near cost as its condition will merit. In winter every school- room should be warmed by a stove. In no other way can any degree of order be kept up : each shivering urchin will be continually running to the fire, and when called to recite, he will have nothing at his fingers' end but — cold. Of the institutions which I have seen, those approaching nearest to my beau ideal of a school room are the celebrated Round Hill school in Massachusetts, and the jSTewbern Academy in this State. But if I might be indulged in the description of one of those little castles-in-the- air, with whose building I have sometimes amused myself, I would say, let this spot, where so many years of the sweet spring of life are to be spent, be made as pleasant as possible to the senses. Let the dejected boy, just banished from the delights of home, as he approaches the school house for the first time, see everything to exhilarate and refresh the spirits, and form no dismal forebodings of meeting the Moniteur as soon as he steps over the threshold. Let it be one of those umbrageous retreats which I before described, with ground smooth and a little sandy, to form a natural arena for his sports, free from those cruel enemies of youthful toes and incendiaries of youthful tempers, stumps, roots and stones — let the house be of an oblong shape, with a door in front, from which leads a central aisle down to the other extremity, where sits the sovereign of the little world, in insulated grandeur, on a slight elevation, sufficient to command a view of all his dominions. Let the floor be of brick (j^ote 3) to prevent noise, and let it slope grad- ually from the door down to the seat of the teacher. Let the whole area be covered with single desks, one behind the other ; with aisles between, the pupils while at their desks, sitting with their backs to the master ; this arrangement answering the same as blind bridles upon carriage horses, that they cannot see the danger from behind, but being in mo- mentary expectation of it, will always be on the alert. The throne, as I said, must be situated in the centre of the lower end. Before it, in a space left for the purpose, must be fixed a semi-circular bench for the class under recitation, from which, at the signal, one class can retire, and to which another can repair, wheeling in easy circles through the aisles, like well-trained batallions, without any confusion. The smallest boys I would have to occupy the seats nearest the focus of light and warmth, like the planet Mercury, because having most mercury in their constitutions, they would be most apt to be flighty, if moving in a re- moter orbit. If I durst add another appurtenance to my schoolroom, it 746 Defects of the Schools. should be a small apartment in the rear, just behind the throne, made strong, with no exterior window for admitting the whispers of sym- pathy, but only a grated window, opening into the school room and affording sufficient light for study. Need I mention the purpose of this mysterious apartment? — It is for the accommodation of criminals and debtors, and by way of variety in the penal code, to relieve the right hand of the teacher from perpetual vibration, and to prevent the too rapid exhaustion of those birchen and chinquepin nurseries before men- tioned. Here the delinquent could, during play hours, repent of his offences in solitary meditation, assisted by fasting; and here the truant and the idler could be tasked and made to pay their debts, an advantage unattained by the usual imprisonment of debtors, whose time is com- pletely thrown away both to themselves and their creditors. A school- room thus constructed, would be attended with many advantages; the teacher having every facility both for communicating instruction and maintaining order, commanding, like Jupiter from the top of Olympus, his whole dominions with one glance of "that eye whose bend doth awe the world," and ruling all by the tap of his ferule or the nod of the head. Shakes his ambrosial curls and gives the nod, The stamp of fate and sanction of a god. If any of my audience should here charge me with an oversight in supposing a monarch to rule with a nod, subjects who sit with their backs to him, I can only say that such an objector knows not the marvel- ous flexibility of the human neck, nor how often a school-boy is found in the posture of Lot's wife. I am sensible of the peril to which I am exposing myself by these suggestions for the reformation of youthful culprits, that I am hazard- ing the wrath of that numerous tribe ; but I hope the freedom of dis- cussion is not yet fettered on this floor, as it has been on some other floors (Note 4), and that I shall be in no danger of meeting a pistol or a club on my way home. If I should, let them take care, for they know not but my innocent-looking, ivory-headed cane, which I never yet at- tempted to draw, may unexpectedly fly assunder, and like the Trojan horse, disclose death in the inside. Let them know, that though my pro- fession commands me to be "no striker" yet my blood is of that nation which bears the thistle as its emblem, and whose motto is : Nemo me impune lacesset. In all these remarks I have had my eye entirely upon schools for boys ; but most of them may be applied (mutatis mutandis) to schools for girls. "With respect to the latter, it may be added, that in some of our female seminaries too much is attempted. The whole encyclopedia of knowledge is embraced in the list of studies, and in the compass of two or three duodecimos; and the young lady, by the time she reaches her teens, is in danger of thinking herself, grammarian, geographer, astron- omer, chemist, botanist, musician, painter and what not. She is taken Defects of the Schools. 747 from school just at the age when she begins to be capable of appreciat- ing her studies, and having got by rote a little smattering of everything, she forgets it all, and never will have any valuable knowledge unless she chance to fall afterwards into the hands of a sensible mother, who shall carry on the cultivation of her mind at a riper age. Our schools for girls ought to be, as some of them really are, under the care of men or of ladies of age and experience and sound scholarship. Under such guardianship, a young lady's education might be continued advantage- ously till she was eighteen years of age, by which time she might make solid attainments, and her mind acquire a training and an impulse which would carry it on in progressive improvement through future life. If her teacher should have the happy faculty of breathing into the young female mind an ardent thirst for knowledge, which shall raise her above the petty cares and vanities of dress, and exclude all desire of entering into company and taking her place in the world until her appropriate studies are finished — such a solid and protracted education would rear a generation of women that would have a mighty influence on society. Our sex would be * * * push forward their acquisition * * * to escape the humiliation of * * * and the whole race of daudle * * * rely upon the gentility of a * * * gracefulness of a bow, to mak * * * is lacking in the head, all the * * * compelled to fit themselves * * * ny of the fair by a stock of * * * lite knowledge. Then we sh * * * those sarcastic reflections * * * city of the female sex : sarc * * * wits, who are incapable of * * * between want of opportuniti * * * of talent, and who perchanc * * * some occasion encounter a cul * * * man, that will make them rue * * * pant pretensions, and cautious * * * ever talk again of female inferior * * * The sum of all I have said the * * * be comprised in one re- mark, * * * quate patronage deprives the cou * * * skilful experienced teachers. Patronage, liberal patronage, will command ex- cellence in all the departments of life. Men ought to be willing to pay the best prices for good tuition, as they are for the best merchandize, the best mechanical work, the best legal and medical advice. A cheap bargain is generally a mean one, and in nothing does this hold more true than in the employment of a teacher. — When a father once brought his son to the philosopher Aristippus, to put him under his tuition, and objected to his price, saying that he could buy a slave for that sum : "Do so," exclaimed the philosopher, "and then you will have two." There is nothing which would provide a more effectual antidote for the evils incident to our schools, nothing which would sooner bring them to a high standard, than A SEMINARY FOR THE EDUCA- TION" OF SCHOOL MASTERS. This is really a desideratum. The art of teaching is one which requires all the lights that can be collected from the inventions and experiments of past ages. As things now are, every teacher has to acquire the art for himself, after many years' ex- 748 Defects of the Schools. perience, after having laboured under the disadvantages of involuntary ignorance and mistakes through most of his life. Many never learn the art at all, and are satisfied to plod on in the old track, teaching others as they themselves were taught. But there are oth- ers who really wish to improve themselves, whose minds are open to wel- come any suggestion, who read and inquire, and would he glad to adopt any mode of instruction and discipline which has been tried with success. Now, a seminary for teachers, conducted by men of high reputation, would furnish the results of all the wisdom and ingenuity that have been employed upon the science of instruction in different countries. There a man would learn what are the best school-books, what is the best course of study, what is the best mode of imparting knowledge, the best mode of managing youth, and what are the greatest attainments practicable in a given time. All these important particulars he would learn, as well as bring his own scholarship to much greater perfection. A teacher, trained at such a seminary, would proceed with a confidence and courage and enthusiasm, now unfelt. He would not take every step tremulously, with the hesitation and uncertainty of a man who is feel- ing his way and relying on his own single experiment. The public would feel confidence in such a teacher; and a certificate of having prepared one's self for a school master at such an institution, would be worth more than a hundred college diplomas. It is astonishing that the public have not long seen the necessity for such an institution. We have semi- naries for training up physicians, lawyers and divines ; even mechanics learn their trades under the best masters. But that most important, delicate and difficult business of fashioning the intellect, moulding the disposition and wielding the nascent energies of those who are soon to be rulers of the world, is left to mere accident, or falls to the lot of the most inexperienced characters. If a man has bought a fine piece of cloth, it is not every tailor that he will trust to make it up for him. No; he inquires for the best workman, for him who has served his time in one of the cities, in some reputable shop. He is not going to have his suit spoiled by some bungler in the art. But this same man will put his son, his dear son, who is worth more than ten thousand suits of clothes, he will put his precious understanding to be tampered with by a man of no mind — he will commit that son's temper to be handled by one who cannot control his own, and who, by his injudicious treatment, may sour his spirit or discourage his efforts, or harden him in obstinacy, and give him an everlasting disgust against learning. We know not how many young persons have been ruined or injured by unskillful management at school. I would by no means attribute all, or even the greater part of unsuccessful cases of education, to the fault of the pre- ceptor. I know that the natural indolence and perverseness of the human heart will often baffle the best management, and account for numbers turning out badly, without supposing blame on the part of the teacher. But every candid and sensible instructor will see and acknowl- Defects of the Schools. 749 edge that lie often errs, will feel that to manage human nature, especially human nature under the influence of the levity, the passion and the in- experience of youth, is a most arduous and delicate task, and will re- joice to receive any hints by which he may succeed better in his design. He has the best intentions, he makes continual exertions ; but still he laments that his achievements come far short of his wishes and his aims. Let there be established throughout the * * * three or four schools f or * * * ers ^ an( j a f un( j k e raised * * * nnity for the pur- pose of * * * their youth of promise to * * * ution, that he may come * * * accomplished teacher, * * * amply indemni- fied for all * * * his superior usefulness. Note 1.— OVID EXPURGATA. Since the appearance of Mr. Gould's beautiful and chastened edition of this author, there can be no proper objection to his restoration to a place in our schools. The rich- ness of his poetry, the vivacity of his descriptions, and his entertain- ing stories, cannot fail to render him a pleasing and improving compan- ion, while the ancient mythology, arrayed in such drapery, must be much better remembered than when searched out piecemeal in the dry pages of a dictionary. This edition of Mr. Gould is further recom- mended, by its containing some beautiful selections from the Hermides, to initiate the student into pentameter verse, of which he would other- wise remain ignorant through the whole course. ISTote 2. — From this censure and complaint, let me be permitted to except the present able and estimable Master of the Hillsborough Latin School. — This gentleman deserves much of every friend of solid educa- tion in the State. Possessing one of those sound, judicious minds, and gentle, well-regulated, yet firm tempers, to which youth can be so safely committed, he has devoted to this useful but laborious profession, talents which might have earned him more splendid distinction and ampler emoluments in other walks of life. A continually increasing number of pupils shows that the public appreciate his merits. May well-earned competency long induce him to continue his useful toils ; and in the evening of his days, if he is not able to make the boast of the famous Dr. Parr, that his potent arms has placed many a bishop on the bench, he will probably have the honour and comfort of seeing many of his pupils adorning the halls of legislation, and the chairs of the liberal professions. To have paid this small tribute, in passing, to a gentleman whose proximity to the University, and whose well trained contributions to its classes, enable the writer to be peculiarly well acquainted with his merits, will not, he hopes, be considered as invidious— other teachers, more remote, may deseiwe as well, of whom personal knowledge will not enable him to speak with equal confidence. Xote 3. — ~Nota bene. The brick must be laid upon a floor of boards, 750 Labor System of Education. with air circulating beneath, particularly in a humid atmosphere, lest it should become damp and unwholesome. Note 4. — Alluding to the late assaults on certain members of Con- gress. [The stars above indicate mutilations of the original — C. L. C] — Raleigh Register, June Jf, 1833. LABOR SYSTEM OF EDUCATION, 1833. The following Lecture was delivered in this City, on the 19th ult. by the Rev. Jno. Armstrong. The history of man furnishes but few passages which have not been soiled by his selfishness and ambition. In the early record of his achievements, scarcely one deed of moral grandeur gleams through the general gloom. The battle field is the scene of glory, and the tyrant throne, the consummation of greatness. Human happiness is sacrificed to the warrior's triumph, or to the monarch's caprices. The noisy insolence of power, and the silent misery of weakness, fill up all the pages of man's early history. And should we advance to the close of the volume, we should find the selfishness and ambition of Alexan- der, of Caesar and of Mahommed, displaying their withering ener- gies in a Charles, a Frederick and a Napoleon. And, indeed, upon the very last page, we behold the national areas filled with fierce com- batants engaged in angry strife for political rights, which one party, in justice cannot withhold, and which the other is unfit to possess. It is truly surprising, how little has been done, for the elevation of the character, and the promotion of the happiness of the people, by European governments. The most that has been done for the accom- plishment of these objects, has been the result of individual enterprise and benevolent combination. But in our own beloved Country, this subject wears a different aspect. The system of our government had its origin in the intelligence and virtue of the People. And our free institutions have no other basis upon which their being may be perpet- uated, than the enlightened patriotism which first gave them existence. The principle that a Republican Government can be sustained by in- telligence and virtue alone, is an axiom in the philosophy of jurispru- dence. Wherever our system of government has been attempted, with- out recognizing this principle, the result has been general ruin. — The temple may be raised in all its magnificence, but if successive genera- tions look upon its beauty, its foundation must be such as to resist the violence of the storm, from whatever quarter of the heavens it may blow. If the foundation be sand, the day of trial arrives, the tempests come, the floods descend, the supersturcture falls, "and great is the fall of it." Ancient Republics, like the meteors blaze, have risen, and shone and disappeared. Republican France has given the world a Labor System of Education. 751 mournful exhibition of a people attempting to govern themselves, with- out wisdom to direct, and virtue to restrain. The Republics of South American constitute a standing illustration of the truth, that no com- munity is capable of self government, where the character is not ele- vated by education, and the passions restrained by the love of order. With these States every petty aspirant effects a Revolution ; and the sa- cred name of Constitution has become as common as kitchen furniture. We have no hesitation in predicting, that until the public mind be in- formed, a better state of things cannot be hoped for. — Upon this prin- ciple, our National Council in its wisdom, has made liberal appropria- tions for the instruction of the rising generation ; and the various States of the Union have considered the subject of Education an im- portant branch of legislation. The permanence of other Governments may depend upon the splendor and despotism of the rulers, and the ignorance and profligacy of the subjects, but ours must rest upon the elevated character of the people; and indeed the brilliancy of our country's glory will be portionate to the extent of our knowledge, and the strength of our virtue. In times of political excitement, it is indispensably necessary that the people understand the nature of their rights, correctly estimate the value of their liberties, and the importance of union. When Revolu- tion threatens the overthrow of our institutions, everything depends upon the character of the people. If they are ignorant, they will sur- render themselves to the control of their passions, and submit to be guided by noisy political fanatics. History furnishes us with numer- ous instances, in which a few restless aspiring spirits have led the pop- ulace to wretchedness and ruin. For an illustration of this truth, we need only turn our attention to the tumults now disgracing our sister State. Every southern breeze is wafting to our ears the wild shouts of a phrensied populace — men who, in their passionate infatuation, seem resolved to tear away the pillars of this beautiful Republic. ]STo pe- riod in our political existence, has more imperiously demanded an ef- fort on the part of the Government to inform the minds of the people. The storm now gathering in the political horizon, is truly portentious, and that it will soon burst upon us, there is but one opinion. And though we entertain no fears that the Ship of State will founder, but continue unwavering in our confidence, that she will live through the gale, and pursue her onward course, yet we should be prompt in pre- paring for the season of tempests, which may be pregnant with disaster. Our hopes for the perpetuity of our free institutions, rest exclusively on the enlightened character and unbending integrity of our citizens ; as this object cannot be secured without general instruction, we now introduce to you some few considerations on the subject of Education. As a State, we have not as yet determined what we suppose to be the best method of securing instruction for our youth. A variety of theo- ries have been suggested, but scarcely one of them has been reduced to practice. A bill is now before the Legislature, authorising the estab- 752 Labor System of Education. lishment of a Central School, for the instruction of teachers. We most sincerely wish success to this bill. We believe its provisions will secure an incalculable amount of good to the rising generation. We would suggest, however, that if manual labor should constitute one of the objects which it embraces, the interest which it anticipates would be considerably promoted. The manual labor system has been prose- cuted by Mr. Fellenburg, of Hofwill, Switzerland, with the happiest success. The same system has been pursued north of us, by a few enterprising individuals; and the results have far exceeded the most sanguine hopes of its friends. The Baptist State Convention, at its late annual meeting, resolved to try the experiment in North Carolina. A plantation, situated a few miles north of Raleigh, consisting of 600 acres, has been purchased, and arrangements are now making to com- mence operations as early as possible. It is believed, that with ordi- nary encouragement, an education may be placed within the reach of every poor man's son in the State. This, alone, is an advantage calcu- lated to insure for manual labor institutions, an interest in every man's bosom; but there are other considerations which recommend the system to the approbation of every lover of his country. We are an agricultural people. Our towns are few in number and small in extent; and a large proportion of these, are cultivators of the soil. Indeed the people of the State, with a small exception, are plant- ers. We should not, therefore, hazard too much, were we to suggest, that the system of education the best adapted to our circumstances, is one which associates a practical knowledge of farming with the general process of instruction. We utter the sentiments of the venerable President of our University, when we say, that the system of education pursued at our Colleges, has for its object the preparation of youth for the professions, or for literary and scientific pursuits upon the largest scale. These institutions, therefore, do not meet the wants of our State. Indeed, the youth who has toiled with honor thro' his collegiate course, is unfitted for the common-place occupations of life. He is ambitious to enter the world of mind, and ascend the steep, where, "Fame's proud temple shines afar." One serious difficulty, with which the student has to contend, is the insiduous attacks of disease upon his constitution. Physical exercise is absolutely necessary to the preservation of the healthful vigor of the body: Debility of body never fails to exert an unhappy influence on the energies of the mind. It is not an infrequent occurrence, that health is sacrificed to mental pursuits, and that the hopes of fond par- ents and of admiring relatives, are buried in the student's grave. It is a melancholy fact, that our youth, the most distinguished for indus- trious literary habits, often, by a mistaken economy of time, lay the foundation of diseases, which embitter their whole existence, and even- tuate in early dissolution. In order for the current of life to flow on in healthful vigor, it is necessary that the youth of our Seminaries spend Labor System of Education. 753 two or three hours of every day, in what may be called the idleness of exercise. JNTow, in manual labor institutions, the time devoted to idle exercise in other literary establishments, is employed in productive amusement, and by this simple arrangement, a scientific knowledge of Farming is imparted, and a healthful body and vigorous mind are cul- tivated and preserved. Our general system of education, unhappily, has never been remark- ably successful in cultivating the moral sensibilities of youth. Though they have noble examples before them, and though their studies are calculated to elevate their thoughts, expand their views, and harmonize their passions, yet reason too often yields to impulse, profligacy finds easy access, and virtue expires in the bosom. Vice is as much cher- ished as intellect is cultivated. They terminate their academical ca- reer, and with loose morals enter the busy scenes of life. Its sober oc- cupations are insipid and irksome. The company of the idle, or what is still worse, the company of the dissipated, holds out allurements which they feel themselves unable to resist. The hilarity of the joke, the excitement of the bowl, and the delirium of the carousal, are the vicious fascinations which tempt them to bankruptcy in constitution, in pocket and in character. Instead of employing their influence and talents in promoting the happiness and advancing the interests of the community, they contribute largely to corrupt the very fountains of society. In phrenzy's wild enjoyment, they sail down dissipation's rapid stream and perish in the whirlpool. "What dex'trous thousands, just within the goal Of wild debauch direct their nightly course ! Perhaps no sickly qualms begin their days, ~No morning admonitions shock the head. But ah ! what woes remain ! life rolls apace, And that incurable disease— old age, In youthful bodies more severely felt, More sternly active, shakes their blasted prime." The general tendency of education, is the exaltation of the human character; and this object would be invariably affected, were it not for other influences, unhappy in their nature. Education, in its exciting, transforming progress, wakes up the noblest feeling of the youthful bosom ; but with these the baser passions of pride, envy and ambition struggle into existence. Where these passions are fostered, they array themselves against the influence of education, and the moral character, which in its process, it is renovating and elevating, will be feeble and sickly. They will wither every manly sentiment of his nature, and when he shall enter the scenes of active life, their melancholy effects will exhibit themselves around the home of his dwelling. Pride will scowl at the labour of the field, envy will dry up all the sympathies of 48 754 Labor System of Education. his bosom, and blight the social peace of the neighborhood, and ambi- tion will throw all the interests of the community, into the whirlpool of political fanaticism. We do not pretend that the sober habits of indus- trious toil, acquired at Manual Labor Institutes, would eradicate all the evils of the human heart, but experience has proved, that industry and dissipation are antipodes and we do not hesitate to say that these habits will ever tend to diminish the influence, circumscribe the effects, and soften the inveteracy of the worthless and vicious passions of man. A false notion of things has inflicted a stigma on manual labour. But, "In ancient times, the plough employed The kings, and awful fathers of mankind : And some within whom compared your insect tribes Are but the being of a summer's day, Have held the scale of empire, rul'd the storm, Of mighty war, then, with unwary'd hand, Disdaining little delicacies, seiz'd The plough, and greatly independent lived." Cincinnatus, trans Tiberim, disdaining the luxury of imperial Rome, found contentment and abundance in the cultivation of four acres. Who, that has ever read : "Qua, simul, absterso pulvere ac sudore, velalus processit ; dictatorem cum Legati gratulantes consalu- tant," has not said to himself : "Malo cum Cincinnato, arare, quam cum Caesare regnare? He who followed the plough on the banks of the Tiber, at his country's call, when invasion threatened, left his peace- ful fields, met and defeated the foe, resigned his honors and retired again to the rural shades of his peaceful home. In vain we search the archives of the old world for the equal of Cincinnatus; but what the old world has failed to produce, the new has furnished. He who fol- lowed the plough on the banks of the Potomac, at his country's call, left his fields, met and defeated the foe, resigned his honors, and retired again to his quiet home, and exchanged the warrior's sword for the farmer's ploughshare. A system of Education, combining agricultural pursuits with litera- ture, must necessarily exert a happy influence on the moral constitution. Energy of body and vigor of intellect, directed by competent Instruc- tors, will tend to produce the strength and accuracy of thought, the promptness and perseverance of action, which constitute the consuma- tion of human nature. JSTow extend the facilities of instruction which this system affords, so that every youth may receive its benefits, we shall have a race of hardy, persevering, enterprising men who would never rest until the State should be a garden, possessing all the advan- tages of communication, which the improvements of the day so felici- tously confer. To whom, we may ask does the State of New York owe her present advance in improvement, her present sources of wealth, and her future prospects of power and aggrandisement? To men of Labor System of Education. 755 tlie professions, to merchants, to tradesmen, and to shop-keepers ? Xo ! These were the men who met the proposals of the immortal projector of the magnificent canal, with ridicule and scorn. Indeed, these men from their occupations in life, were incapable of comprehending and estimating the feasibility of the extensive views of this great mind. But with minds capacitated by agricultural toil, to grasp the sublime in achievement, he found sympathy. Seconded by these hardy cultivators of the ground, he carried his scheme to a triumphant consummation. And CLIXTOX, though dead, yet speaketh, Give moral and physical energy to individuals, and you give moral and physical energy to a State. The character of the integral parts constitutes the character of the combined quantity. What is the present condition of our own State ? In a moral point of view, it is listlessly inactive; in a physical point of view, it is indo- lently imbecile. And yet we have all the materials to make a great and powerful State — we have matter and we have mind, but we want energy to put them in successful operation. We have a soil susceptible of a high state of improvement, and capable of sustaining and enriching 1,500,000 individuals, and yet scarcely a week passes without our wit- nessing a neighborhood breaking up and following the tide of pop- ulation, rolling towards the West And with this moving mass are mingled some of our most industrious and enterprising citizens. The fever of emigration has inflicted upon our State a serious evil. Thous- ands are on the eve of abandoning forever the home of their fathers, & thousands have lost all disposition to improve their estates, because they intend to move at some future period. The natural cause of emi- gration is the difficulty of subsistence in consequence of excess of pop- ulation. Upon this principle, Connecticut and New Jersey have sent forth their multitudes in search of territory upon which to spread the superabundance of their population. But this cannot be assigned as the reason for the removals from our own State, for a large portion of our territory is yet a wilderness. The removals must be sought for in other causes. The west has many allurements, but the difficulties of a new settlement, and the love of our native home would more than coun- tervail the desire of change. Every !N"orth Carolinian can with fervor repeat the lines : "Is there a man with soul so dead, "Who never to himself hath said : "This is my own, my native land." The desire to emigrate, then, arises not so much from the prospects with which the Western States flatter us, as from the difficulties which damp the ardor of industry in our own. If our fields bless us with superabundance, a large portion of the profits melts away before our produce reaches the market — the journey is long and expensive ; the returns are small and discouraging. When, therefore, our citizens leave us, they feel that it is not a matter of choice, but of necessity. In 756 Labor System of Education. their bosoms, the amor Patriae is a living principle — but they go, not because they love their country less, but because they love their children more. They go while their souls swell with the deep-toned sentiments of the poet : jSTos patriae finis, et dulcia linquimus arva." Shall we permit the causes of our unhappy condition always to oper- ate? Shall we continue to sigh over the difficulties that paralyze our industry and swallow up our substance? Shall we not rise with the energy of a strong man, and strangle the monster that ravages our fruitful land ? If it be asked to what must our wants and our general apathy be attributed, we reply to popular ignorance. This is the source of the evils which afflict us; and before much can be done to improve our condition, this must be removed. The people must be in- formed; they must be taught to understand their interests; they must be made to comprehend the nature and results of improvement. The restleness of thought must be excited. Man must feel his own powers, before he will seek objects upon which to employ them. We now introduce the Manual Labor System of Education, as a means, powerful in its operation, for removing our present evils, and brightening our future prospects. There is one consideration which cannot fail to recommend this system. It may be made a self-support- ing system. With skillful management, the youth of our State may be well educated, with an expense so very trifling that the most indigent of our citizens may furnish themselves with all its advantages. Let us now place a youth at one of those Institutions, accompany his progress, and follow him into the station which he shall occupy in active life. On entering, he is immediately introduced to the modus operandi of the establishment. Seven hours of the twenty-four will suffice for sleep, three will be required for labor on the farm ; fourteen will remain, from which the principal will select for the purposes of study and instruction, leaving whatever remains to be appropriated by the student himself to reading, amusement or labour. In the literary department, he becomes familiar with books and sciences; he gathers strength to comprehend the thoughts of others and to master his own. The treas- ures of mind are spread out before him — he is taught to select from the thoughts of others, and to think himself. He is led over the broad fields of science — the objects as they command his attention, furnish him with employment in examining and analyzing and comparing their various forms and nature, their peculiar usefulness and importance. And as his views extend over the infinitude of the region through which he is progressing, he feels his capacity to receive, expanding, and his taste to adniire, improving. He is conducted into the garden of literature, in which he may regale himself upon the brilliant and the sombre, the gay and the melancholy — he may feast upon its dainties, or philosophise upon its productions. In the agricultural department he becomes familiar with seeds and with grains, the nature of the soil and Plan of Education. 757 the process of cultivation. The progress and results of experiments perform their wonders hefore him — a feeble and sickly soul under kind nursing, grows vigorous and fertile; aDd fills the hand that nourished it into health. He will make the discovery, though it be contrary to all the instruction which he may have received from his fathers, that poor lands, like poor men, become rich from activity, and not from resting. Having finished his course of instruction, with a mind en- lightened by science, accomplished by literature, and enriched by prac- tical knowledge, with a body vigorous from healthy labor, our youth steps into the arena of active life. In a short time the effects of his edu- cation begin to show themselves about his home. The moral and social virtues are cultivated. A thousand little luxuries grow up around him. His farm exhibits the improvement of an industrious hand, and the attractions of a cultivated mind. His influence is felt in the neigh- borhood — subjects of common improvement and general interest are agitated — his expanded views are listened to, and the community is half disposed to adopt them, shake off their apathy and reduce them to practice. This is a child of a Manual Labor Institute. If we suppose that Manual Labor Institutes were established in ev- ery section of the State, we should not consider it visionary to predict, that our children would be prepared to carry improvement to its very utmost limits. And if we extend our views, it would not be too much to say, that the next generation would invade the very marshes and swamps which now hold in quiet possession a large portion of the best lands of the State. "We conclude, by repeating that our Institute is not an experiment. Similar Institutions have been established, and their efficiency have exceeded the most sanguine expectations of their friends. We believe, with ordinary encouragement, we shall show that the Manual Labor System of Education is the best the State can adopt. Here we would say, that our views are circumscribed by no secta- rian feeling. We are citizens of the State, and the friends of man ; and if our hearts do not deceive us, we are individually actuated by the sentiment, "Homo sum, humani nihil a me alienum puto." — The Register, Friday, February 1, 1833. PLAN OF EDUCATION BY PHILOMATHES, 1807. Mr. Boylan: FOE THE MIKEEVA. Nothing is or can be so much importance as the education of our youth ; but as to the means to be adopted in effecting this very desirable purpose, the opinions of men differ as on other subjects. Whilst we are willing to admit that upon the right education of the rising generation depends the future welfare of our country, each individual has his own plan or system, and we hardly find two persons whose ideas on this sub- 758 Plan of Education. ject perfectly accord. Difference of opinion on this as well as on other subjects of dispute, are no doubt founded on ignorance and the preju- dice of education; but if these vehicles of error should in any case be removed, it is in the present. We naturally love our children, and our attachment to them is not to cease at the period of their youth, but is to accompany them through the several walks of life : And what parent is there who dares not to wish to see his child when he arrives at a state of manhood, honorably acquitting himself in the discharge of those duties to which his genius and inclination lead him. In a little time the present generation are to "go the way of all the earth" ; and it is a matter of importance to bequeath to our offspring the most beneficial legacy in our power to qualify them to act their part on the great theatre of life with credit to themselves, with honor to the families from which they sprang, and to the advantage of mankind in general. How much depends upon the formation of their minds and manners when we reflect that they are to fill every department in our state governments and national government, and are to be the guardians of their rights? These preliminary remarks naturally occur to every man who reflects for a moment on the subject; but the question still returns upon us. — How are we to educate our youth so as to answer these valuable purposes? In giving my opinion upon this subject, I shall be led to condemn the plan in some respects pursued in most of the seminaries in this state. The first object of those who have the direction and management of our public schools, should doubtless be to fill the chair of principal with a learned and strictly moral character; a man capable of enlightening the understanding and amending the heart ; for he is miserably requited who educates his child at the expense of his morals. Care should also be taken that the subordinate teachers be capable of discharging the duties of their respective stations; and to do this, that great learning so necessary in a principal is by no means essential, yea, perhaps is a disadvantage, as men thus qualified could not consent to discharge the inferior duties of their stations. Suppose a seminary filled with such characters, it appears to me that the following plan of education should be adopted, and in no instance deviated from. Students should at an early age be taught to read, write and spell correctly; and after they have been thus employed for a considerable time, until they are masters of these arts, a short system of English grammar should be put in their hands, and in this way they should be particularly instructed; after which they in general arrive at the proper age to commence the studies of the ancient languages. It is proper that this study should be early commenced, as the memory is then strongest, and the acquisition of the languages depends almost entirely upon this faculty. Whilst they are progressing in these studies, their judgments ripen gradually until after they have acquired a knowledge of the languages, they can advantage- ously enter upon the study of the Mathematics and higher branches of literature. The Mathematical course should be extensive and correctly Plan of Education. 759 studied. Great attention then should be paid to English Grammar, Geography, Logic, Rhetoric, Natural and Moral Philsophy, Astronomy, and throughout the whole course they should be also particularly in- structed in the grammatical construction of the English Language. It is our own language, and this entitles it to a pre-eminence. The ancient dead languages are only to be recommended so far as they contribute to a knowledge of our own. We cannot derive more than two advantages from them : they may in the first place enable us to discover the beau- ties of the ancients. Who can withhold his admiration from the euphony of Virgil, and the strength and fire of Homer. And in the second place lay open the origin and foundation of our own tongue. There are more than a thousand words in the English language derived from the Latin, and more than half that number from the Greek, which it is impossible for us so clearly and forcibly to understand without an acquaintance with the roots of those words. Added to this, boys general- ly learn these languages at a time when their judgments are not suffi- ciently matured to study to advantage the subtleties and niceties of the English language. But after all, too much attention cannot be paid to our own language ; to its pronunciation and grammatical construction. — Here I would recommend Murray's school books before any yet pub- lished for this purpose. I would also recommend that the practice of composition and letter-writing, a knowledge of history, and particularly the delivery of speeches, should be interwoven throughout the whole course of study. Oratory above all arts should be cultivated in our schools. Was due attention paid to this art, I have no doubt but orators would arise amongst us who would take the palm even from a Demos- thenes or a Cicero. The celebrated Whitfield, who as an orator on the American stage, has been surpassed by none, remarks in a letter to a friend, that the first time he arose to address an audience, he was sensible of the great advantages he had derived from having been in the habit of delivering speeches at school. I shall here close by summing up my remarks on this important and interesting subject in a few words. Education is a matter of first importance to every parent duly solicitous for the welfare of his child. Great care should be taken in selecting proper characters for the instruc- tion of the youth. They should be men of science, of sound principles, and of the strictest morality. Children should learn first to spell, read and write well. Many learned men are shamefully deficient in this respect. They should then learn some plain system of English Grammar; after which they should be introduced to the study of the Latin, Greek, and other languages, if convenient, which they should be made to understand correctly. They should then proceed to the study of Mathematics and the higher branches of science; not failing to pay strict attention to manners, to composition, to history, and above all, to manly and digni- fied eloquence. Phllomathes. — The Raleigh Minerva, December 10, 1801. RALEIGH READING ROOM, LIBRARY AND THEATER, 1813-1821 Reading Room, In Raleigh. It is proposed to establish a Reading Room in Raleigh, in a central situation, on Tayetteville street, where in a convenient and pleasant apartment the citizens of Raleigh, of "Wake county, and strangers, may have an opportunity of reading Newspapers from every state, and from all the principal Towns in the Union, together with all the respect- able Magazines and Reviews, published in America, at small expence. Gazetteer and Maps necessary to illustrate newspaper inteligence, will make a part of the establishment. There are Reading Rooms in Newbern, Wilmington and Fayetteville, and they are the fashionable resort of all the respectable people of these places. It would be a reproach to the Metropolis to remain longer without such an establishment. The town wants a fashionable lounging place, where intelligent citizens and strangers can meet daily, and enjoy the pleasures of reading and conversation. A subscription paper will be sent round in a few days to obtain Signatures, when the condi- tions will be made known. —Raleigh Star, October 1, 1813. RALEIGH THEATRE. For the Star. jSTew Theatre. — This superb structure, the pride and ornament of our City, reared at such great expense and labor, is nearly completed, and is to be opened in the course of the ensuing week — That the "winter of our discontent" is so soon to be succeeded by a "most glo- rious summer," will unquestionably diffuse universal joy among the admirers and patrons of the drama. — And the citizens generally, will also be gratified to learn, that the most competent judges have pro- nounced both the mode and execution of the building, to be superior to that of any theatre of its dimensions in America ; which fact, reflects great credit upon the mechanical genius of Mr. Lucas, the manager and architect, to whose indefatigable exertions and attention the public is principally indebted for its completon. But the adherents of Thespis have not rested here. Correspondent scenery and decorations have been procured. — The former painted by Mr. Jefferson, the most eminent in his profession in this country, almost unrivalled in splendor and tasty execution. Great improvements have likewise been made in the orchestra by the introduction of an additional variety of the most fash- ionable Music. As to the ability of the performers, this community (760) Library and Theater, 1813-1821. 761 are already in possession ; it would therefore be idle, here to descant upon their merits. To conclude — an association so laudable in its desire and beneficial in its effects, cannot fail of exerting a lively interest among a liberal and enlightened public, for its honor and future prosperity. As one of them, the writer is determined it shall never have cause to complain of "a beggarly account of empty boxes." Dramaticus. — Raleigh Star, January 13, 1815. Raleigh Library. — It must afford pleasure to every friend of Litera- ture to learn that the inhabitants of this city have determined on the establishment of a Public Library. There has been a handsome and well chosen selection of Books in the city for some time, under the name of the Polemic Library; but its use was confined principally to the Stu- dents of the Academy. That establishment is now incorporated with the Raleigh Library, and forms a part of it ; so that this Library has the advantage, at its commencement, of a choice collection of valuable Books, which will be constantly augmented, by procuring, from time to time, the most desirable productions in every department of Knowl- edge, except such Books as are strictly professional, which are excluded from the plan. Such of the citizens as have a taste for reading, and are willing to join in the support of an Establishment which cannot fail to do honor to our city, may, by calling upon Mr. James F. Tay- lor, the Secretary or at Dr. Beckwith's Counting Room (where the Books are at present kept) have an opportunity of signing the Consti- tution, and of thereby becoming a Member of the Raleigh Library. — Editorial, Raleigh Register, April 21, 1815. THE RALEIGH READING ROOM Is now opened to Subscribers and Strangers, and is expected to become a place of fashionable resort. Sixty-seven Newspapers from every state in the Union, of all sorts of politicks, and in three different lan- guages are received, together with four Magazines and reviews. Maps, Gazetteers, public documents and other helps to newspaper reading are furnished. Those desirous of enjoying the pleasures of light reading and social converse, in an agreeable place, and with good company, will find a subscription paper in the room. Strangers are respectfully in- vited to attend at any time, gratis, provided their residence in town is limited to a few days, or a week. Some of the articles belonging to the Museum are exhibited here and contributions to this are requested from those who may be in possession of curiosities of nature or art. — Raleigh Star, November 3, 1815. 762 Library and Theater, 1813-1821. NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM. This Establishment is now open for the reception of Visitors. Ad- mittance 25 Cents. Ticket for the Year, 5 Dollars. As the plan embraces a Reading Room where most of the principal Newspapers, Literary Works, Reviews, etc. are regularly filed, it is con- fidently believed that it will afford an agreeable and useful place of resort. Natural and artificial curiosities, sketches, maps, drawings and paintings, rare coins and books, will be thankfully received and added to the collection, with the name of the liberal donor appended to them. August 13. J. Marling & Co. General Calvin Jones has obligingly transferred the whole of his collection to this institution. — Raleigh Register, October 2, 1818. MUSEUM. THE Museum lately belonging to Mr. Lawrence of Newbern, has been removed to Raleigh, and is, with the addition of many other arti- cles, opened for exhibition in a spacious room of the old Star buildings. It is now the property of a Lady, who will devote her time and atten- tion to it, and who is anxious to increase its attractions and usefulness. Donations of whatever is rare and curious in art or nature, will be thankfully received, and articles deposited in loan will be taken care of and duly returned. — Admittance, 25 cents. Raleigh, July 20, 1820. — The Star, July 21, 1820. READING ROOM, UNDER THE MUSEUM. Terms $4 a year or 50 cents a month. Strangers and persons resid- ing out of Town, admitted gratis. Agricultural Publications, as well as mere Newspapers, will be fur- nished, and one or more magazines and Statistical, Political and other Pamphlets. A place in the Room will be offered to the Public for posting up ad- vertisements. Patronage to the establishment is respectfully solicited. Raleigh, Aug. 16, 1820. — Raleigh Register, August 18, 1820. MUSEUM. Mr. A. Henderson, of Newbern, has presented to the Raleigh Mu- seum, with several other articles, a young live Alligator, which will for a time be exhibited at that place. October 4, 1820. — Raleigh Register, October 6, 1820. Rules of School. 763 THE RALEIGH THEATRE Is for rent on the following terms, viz : Ten Dollars for every Night of Performance, exclusive of the Bar. A small but respectable Com- pany of Commedians would meet with liberal encouragement during the sitting of the Legislature, and for some time before and after. Let- ters directed to the President of the Thespian Society, post-paid, will be duly attended to. Sept. 10, 1821. — Raleigh Register, September llf, 1821. A MUSEUM FOR SALE, Consisting of the Articles which have been for many years collecting by Gen. Calvin Jones of Raleigh and Mr. William Lawrence of New- bern, and which two years ago, were united and became the property of a third person. It is difficult to describe such a thing as an assem- blage of the curiosities of art and nature from different parts of the globe — Suffice it to say that it now fills with advantage a room 30 by 20 feet square, and well deserves the attention of Trustees of Colleges and others, and if any wish to purchase they can easily obtain the opinion and information of their friends in this place. — To prevent trouble and useless application, the price is five hundred dollars, which all will pronounce to be extremely low. Letters, if post paid, addressed to "the Proprietor of the Museum, Raleigh," will be attended to. Raleigh, March 22. — Raleigh Register, March 23, 1821. EULES OF SCHOOL. Wo Lashes 1 Boys & Girls Playing Together 4 2 Quareling 4 3 Eighting 5 4 Fighting at School 5 5 Quareling at School 3 6 Gambleing or Beting at School 4 7 Playing at Cards at School 10 8 Climbing for Every foot Over three feet up a tree 1 9 Telling Lyes 7 10 Telling Tales Out of School 8 11 Nick Naming Each Other 4 12 Giving Each Other 111 Names 3 13 Fighting Each Other in time of Books 2 14 Swaring at School 8 15 Blackgarding Each Other 6 16 For Misbehaving to Girls 10 17 For Leaving School without Leave of the Teacher 4 764 Rules of School. ~No Lashes 18 Going Home with each other without Leave of the Teacher 4 19 For Drinking Spirituous Liquors at School 8 20 Making Swings & Swinging on Them 7 21 For Misbehaving when a stranger is in the House 6 22 For waring Long Finger JSTailes 2 23 For JSTot Making a bow when a Stranger Comes in or goes out 3 24 Misbehaving to Persons on the Road 4 25 For Not Making a bow when you Meet a Person 4 26 For Going to Girls Play Places 3 27 Girles Going to Boys Play Places 2 28 Coming to School with Dirty face and Hands 2 29 For Caling Each Other Liars 4 30 For Playing Bandy 10 31 For Bloting Your Copy Book 2 32 For JSTot making a bow when you go home or when you come away 4 33 Wrestling at School 4 34 Scuffling at School 4 36 For JSTot Making a bow when going out to go home 2 37 For Weting Each other "Washing at Play time 2 38 Girls Going to Boys Play Places 2 39 For Hollowing & Hooping Going Home 3 40 For Delaying Time Going home or Coming to School 4 41 For JSTot Mak.g a bow when you Come in or go Out 2 42 For Throwing Any Thing Harder then your trab ball 4 43 For Every word you mis In your Hart Leson without Good Excuse 1 44 For ISTot Saying yes Sir & no Sir or yes marm or no marm 2 45 For Troubleing Each others Writing affares 2 46 for ISTot washing at playtime when going to Books 4 46 For Going & Play.g about the Mill or Creek 6 47 For Going about the Barn or doing Any Mischief about the place 7 November 10th, 1848. Wm. A. Chaffin. [This school was taught in Stokes County. — C. L. C] SCHOOL AND OTHER BOOKS ADVERTISED, 1800-1840 Books Lost Hume's and Smollett's History of England, 13 vols. ; Spectator, 8 vols. Shakespeare's Plays, 8 vols. ; The Bee, 18 vols. ; The Patriot, 3 vols. Johnson's Lives of Poets, 4 vols. ; The Idler, 2 vols. ; Gil Bias, 4 vols. Robinson Crusoe, 3 vols. ; Berwick's Quadrupeds, Adams's Defence of American Constitution, Dryden's Virgil, Hewlett's Sennons. Lost between Phila. and Baleigh. — /. Gale's Advertisement, Raleigh Register, April 22, 1800. NEW PAMPHLETS. The Collected Wisdom of the Ages, the most stupendous Eabric of Human Invention, the English Constitution, a true Copy from the Original in the Possession of William Pitt & Co. By Timothy T ell- truth. Price 2s. 6d. A View of the New England Illuminati, who are indefatigably en- gaged in destroying the Beligion and Government of the IT. 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Maynard's Josephus's Works, Burkitt's Exposition of New Testa- ment, Eox's Book of Martyrs, Crutwell's Concordance, Fisher's Con- cordance, Dialogues for Clergymen, Christian Philosophy, Kloptock's The Messiah, Owen's Christian Monitor, Family Lectures, "from the most ancient English divines," Gill's Body of Divinity, Pyle's Para- phrase of the Acts, Brown's Dictionary of the Bible, Edwards's History of Redemption, Edwards's Treatise on Religious Affections, Walker's Sermons, Calvinism Improved, History of the Baptists, Newton on the Prophecies, Religious Truths, Spiritual Letters of Flechere, Jennyn's Evidences of Christian Religion, Jennyn's On the Origin of Evil, Jen- nyn's Lectures on Revelation, Bennets Strictures on Female Education, Antidote to Deism, Burton's Lectures on Female Education, and Man- ners, Mrs. Trimmer's Sacred History, Flavel's Husbandry Spiritual- ized, Christian Remembrances, Watts's Psalms and Hymns, Watts on the Mind, Beauties of Watts, Boston's Fourfold State, Reign of Grace, Watts's Miscellany, Fordyce's Sermons to Young Women, Paley's Evi- dences of Christian Religion, Hervey's Theron and Aspasia, Hervey's Meditations, Brown 021 the Oracles of God, Beveridge's Private Thoughts, Memoirs of Rev. Thomas Halyburton, Fuller's Letters, Christian World, Lowth's Isaiah, Owen on Sin, Littleton's Dialogues on the Dead, Sterne's Sermons, Priestley's Discourses on Evidence of Re- (765) 766 Books Advektised, 1800-1840. vealed Religion, Priestley's Case of Poor Emigrants (sermon), Priest- ley's Letters to Unbelievers, Fleetwood's Life of Christ, Smith's Ser- mons, Butler's Analogy, Miss More's Sacred Dramas, Mrs. Rowe's Works, Campbell on the Miracles of New Testament, McEwen on the Types, Addison's Evidence of the Christian Religion, Brown's Christian Journal, Kippis's Sermons, Price's Sermons, Enfield's Sermons, History of Cain and Abel, Defense of Theoph. Lindsey and Unitarian Worship, A Layman's Strictures on the Church of Pome, Cloud of Witnesses, JSTeckar on Importance of Religious Opinions, Booth's Apology for the Baptists, Farmer Trueman's Advice to his Daughter Mary, Scougal's Life of God in the Love of Man, Whitefield's 15 Sermons, Cornaro's Discourses on Soberness, Doddrigde's Sermons on the Education of Children, Willison's Sacramental Catechism, Elwood's Life of David, Christian Parent, Dialogue between Pulpit and Reading Desk, Hiero- glyphic Bible, Winchester's Dialogues on the Universal Redemption, Index to the Scriptures, Russel's Seven Sermons, Reach's Godliness and Ungodliness, Erskine's Gospel Sonnets, Bell's Proof of the Godhead, Caldwell's Sermon on Death of Samuel Holmes, Caldwell's Eulogy on Death of Gen. Washington, Christian Economy, Bicheno's Word in Season, Bicheno's Signs of the Times, Poor Man's Help and Young Man's Guide, Search After Happiness. Law. Coke's Institutes of the Laws of England, Sander's Atkyns's Reports in Chancery, Powell on Mortgages, Cooke's Bankrupt Law, Sheppard's Touchstone, Wilmot's Law of Mortgages, Sanders on Uses and Trusts, Crown Circuit Companion, Bevil on Homocide and Larceny, Hullock's Law of Costs, Gilbert on Distresses and Replevin, Every Man His Own Lawyer, Espinasse's Nisi Prius, Swift's Laws of Connecticut, Laws of United States, Pleader's Assistant, Andrew's Reports, Justice's Assist- ant, Conductor Generalis, Penn. State Trials, Clerk's Magazine, Vattel's Law of Nations. n , . 7 a rliysic and ourgery. Dictionary of Surgery, New Dispensatory, Brown's Elements of Medi- cine, Underwood on Diseases of Children, Every Man His Own Physi- cian, Buchan's Domestic Medicine, Afflicted Man's Companion, Hamil- ton on Female Complaints, London Practice of Physic, Hays on Coughs and Colds. TT . . 7 „. , History and Biography. Henry's History of England, Hume's History of England, Goldsmith's History of England, Goldsmith's Lives of the Poets, Ramsay's History of American Revolution, Memoirs of the Life and Reign of the Empress of Russia, Biographical Anecdotes of the Founders of the French Re- public, Raynal's History of the Amer. Revolution, Public Characters of 1798 and 1799, Allen's Account of the 'State of Vermont, Memoirs of French Revolution, Description of Corsica, Coxe's View of the U. S., Winterbotham's History of America, Millot's General History, Stiles's Books Advertised, 1800-1840. 767 Judges of Charles I, History of Amer. Revolution, Life of Col. Gardi- ner's Moore's Journal in France, in French, Memoirs of the Year 2500 History of Baron Trenck, Jefferson's Notes on Virginia, Appel de Roland, History of State of Tennessee, British Nepos, or Lives of Illus- trious Britons, Heron's Delineation of Scotland, Berington's History of Henry II, Robertson's History of Mary Queen of Scots, History of Bellisarius. _, ., , Fhilosophy. Philosophical Deity, Nicholson's Philosophy, Paley's Philosophy, Reid's Intellectual Powers of Man, Fenn's System of the Physical and Moral World, Locke's Essay on the Human Understanding. Natural History and Geography. Darwin's Zoonomia, Studies of Nature, Guthrie's Geography, Morse's Geography of the U. S., Goldsmith's Animated Nature, Goldsmith's Natural History of Animals, Beauties of Creation, Metallurgy and Mineralogy. _ 7 .,. , _ Folitics and Uommerce. Rousseau on Politics, Smith's Cause of the Wealth of Nations, Joel Barlowe's Writings, Spirit of Despotism, Paine's Works, Godwin's Po- litical Justice, Warville on Commerce, Political Dictionary, Webster's Polit. Essays, Monroe's View of the Conduct of Executive of U. S., Callendar's History of the U. S., Proceedings on Impeachment of W. Blount, Speeches of Messrs. Gallatin and Harper on the Navy and Foreign Intercourse, The Wisdom of the Ages, or the British Constitu- tion, Thelwall's Tribune, Annual Register U. S., View of the New England Illuminati, Letter from George Nichols of Ky. to his Friend in Va., Vindication of Natural Society, Democracy Vindicated, Proceed- ings of Va. Legislature with Respect to Alien and Sedition Laws, Con- taining Mr. Madison's Celebrated Report on these Subjects. Miscellanies. The Spectator, Beauties of Blaii-, Beauties St. Pierre, Beauties Watts, Beauties Sturm, Beauties Madame de Genlis, Best's Art of Angling, Essay on the Passions, Goldsmith's Essays, Lover's Instructor, Sports- man's Dictionary, Allison on the Nature and Principles of Taste, A Collection from the Harieian Tracts, Which Relate Principally to Eng- lish History, and Many of Which Are Referred to by Hume, Lavater's Aphorisms, Lavater's Essays on Physiognomy, "the original edition with all the fine plates, bound in Russia," Lauderdale's Letters to the Peers of Scotland, Costume des Representans der Peuple Francais, Lord Kaim's Elements of Criticism, Handmaid to the Arts, Knox's Essays, Rambler, Guardian, Franklin's Works, Zimmerman on Solitude, Maw's Gardener's Calendar, Godwin's Reflections, Watts's Logic, Gen. Washing- ton's Letters, Gen. Washington's -Epistles, Hannah More's Essays, The Prompter, Familiar Letter Writer, Miscellaneous Works of a Gentleman of New York, Hopkinson's Works, D'Argen son's Essays, Blair's Lee- 768 Books Advertised, 1800-1840. tures on Rhetoric, Yorick's Sentimental Journey, The Mirror, Garey's American Museum, Tooke's Pantheon of Heathen Mythology, Hoyle's Games, Priestley on Education, Mrs. Carter's Cookery, Rudiments of Taste, Washingtonia, Picture of Human Life, Jest Books. Voyages and Travels. Mayor's Collection of Voyages and Travels, 20 vols. ; Yolney's Travels, Volney's Ruins of Empires, Perouse's Voyages Around the World, Aufrere's Travels through Naples, Stravorinus's Voyages to the East Indies, Anacharsis's Travels through Greece, Neibuhr's Travels through Arabia, Cook's Voyages, Tour of Morocco, A Collection of Tours in Wales, Blight's Voyage to the South Sea, Newte's Tour in England and Scotland, Mrs. Ratcliff's Journey through Holland and Germany, Chandler's Travels in Greece, Tench's Account of the Settlement of Port Jackson in South Wales, Park's Travels in the Interior of Africa. Novels. Angelo, Aristocrat, Albert, Agnes and Leonora, Amasis, Augusta, Arabian Nights, Abelard and Eloisa, Antoinette, Belmont Lodge, Citizen of the World, Centaur, Coquette, or History of Eliza Wharton, Con- trast, Ellinor, or the World As It Is, Battleridge, an Historical Tale, Camilla, Caroline of Lichfield, Cecilia, Contradictions, Castle of Beeston, Clermont, A Tale, Cinthelia, or a Woman of Ten Thousand, Castle of Inch Valley, Confessions of a Beauty, Dusseldorf, or the Fra- tricide, Deloraine, a Domestic Tale, Delbrough Family, Democrat, or Intrigues and Adventures of Jean le Noir, Ellesmere, Ethelarina, or the House of Fitz-Auburne, Emily Dundorre, Emilia and Alphonso, Evening's Recreation, Evelina, Friends, Forresters, Family Secrets by Mr. Pratt, Family Biography, Female Advocate, Gil Bias, George Barn- well, George Warrington, Godfrey de Hastings, Joseph and Benjamin, Joscelina, or Rewards of Benevolence, Inquisition, Illicit Love, Lindor, or Early Engagements, Men and Manners, Margarita, Letters of Madame Montier, Melbourne, Easter Hollidays, or Domestic Conven- tions, Edward Oliver, Ella, Federatta, a Tale; Family of Holden, False Friend, Female Aegis, or Duties of Woman from Childhood to Old Age, Gomez and Eleonera, Gossip's Story, Goddess, a Tale; Henry and Acasto, He Deceives Himself, Helen Sinclair, Henry Somerville, Ianthe, or the Flower of Caernarvon, Julia de Raubigne, Little Emigrant, Llewellyn, Love at First Sight, 5 vols. ; Love and Patriotism, Mysterious Seal, Man of Feeling, Natural Son, Norman Banditti, Orphan Heiress, Plain Sense, Pheodora, or the Forest of Minski, Plexippus or the Aspir- ing Plebian, The Peeper, Solemn Injunction, Rambles Through Ire- land, Subterranean Cavern, Secluded Man, Shrovetide Child, Stranger, or Llewellyn Family; Slaves of Passion, Witch and Maid of Honour, Wonderful Story Teller, Young Exiles, Posthumous Works of Mrs. Bleecker, Containing History of Maria Kittle, Persian Letters, Rash Vows, 3 vols. ; Rosalind de Tracy, Robinson Crusoe, Rosemont Castle, Books Advertised, 1800-1840. 769 Sketches of Modern Life, Spirit of Elbe, Tale of the Times, Wanderer, Welch Story, Young Philosopher. Architecture. Pain's Practical Builder, Pain's Carpenter's Repository, Carpenter's Pocket Dictionary, Nicholson's Carpenter's and Joiner's Assistant. Poetry and Dramatic Works. Gay's Fables, Select Poems, Blacklock's Poems, Stockdale's Shake- speare's Works, 1 vol. ; Bagnall's Telemachus, Columbian Muses, Mil- ton's Works, Pomfret's Poems, American Theatre, Akenside's Pleasures of the Imagination, Pope's Essay on Man, Blair's Grave, Charlotte Smith's Sonnets, The Gentle Shepherd, Moore's Fables for Ladies, Erskine's Gospel Sonnets, Resurrection. Farriery. Lawrence's Farrier, Taplin's Farriery, Farrier's Dictionary. Dictionaries and Gazetteers. Gazetteer of France, Gazetteer of Netherlands, Deletanville's French and English Dictionary, Boyer's French and English Dictionary, Bai- ley's English Dictionary, Scott's English Dictionary, Eutick's English Dictionary, Perry's English Dictionary, Morse's American Gazetteer, Scott's American Gazetteer. BooJcs of Instruction and Entertainment for the Youth of Both Sexes. Juvenile Pieces, Columbian Library, Blossoms of Morality, Cha- pone's Letters on the Improvement of the Mind, Juvenile Friend, Amusement Hall, Children's Friend, 4 vols. ; Friend of Youth, 2 vols. ; Economy of Human Life, Percival's Moral Tales, Friendly Monitor, Gay's Fables, Morse's School Dialogues, Siamese Tales, Evenings at Home, Aikin's Letter from a Father to his Son on his Conduct in Life, Dr. Gregory's Legacy to his Daughters, Pleasing Companion, or Fairy Tales, Select Stories, Youth's Friendly Monitor, History of Sindab the Sailor, American Preceptor, Lord Chesterfield's Advice to his Son, Alphonse, Blind Child, Evening's Amusements. School Books, &c. Pleasing Instructor, Enfield's Speaker, Scott's Lessons, Penn's Alge- bra, Fenn's Arithmetic, Pike's Arithmetic, Dilworth's do., Root's do., Fenning's do., Love's Art of Surveying, Ready Reckoner, Webster's English Grammar, Ash's English Grammar, Priestley's English Gram- mar, Comprehensive English Grammar, Chambaud's Idioms, Fisher's Young Man's Companion, Hatton's Trader's Companion, Bettesworth's Tables of Interest, Ward's Latin Grammar, Fenning's Spelling Book, Dilworth's Spelling Book, Webster's Spelling Book, Manson's Spelling 49 770 Books Advertised, 1800-1840. Books, Universal Spelling Book, Child's Companion, Reading Made Easy, Primers, Battledores, Copper-Plate Copies. Addenda. Count Rumford's Political, Economical, and Philosophical Essays, Topographical Description of St. Domingo, Priestley's Letter to a Philo- sophical Unbeliever, Priestley's Increase of Infidelity, Petitpierre on Divine Godness, Carey's Account of the Yellow Fever in Philadelphia in '93, Plum Pudding for Porcupine, Parcupiniad, Selectae e Veteri, etc., Young Ladies and Gentleman's Complete Drawing Book, Bishop Watson's Apology for the Bible, Bishop Watson's Answer to Gibbon, Pigott's Political Dictionary, Account of the Moral and Political Acts of the Kings and Queens of England, Findley's History of the Insurrec- tion in Pa. J. Gales' Bookstore. — Raleigh Register, May 27, 1800. An Historical Account of the most celebrated Voyages, Travels and Discoveries, from the Time of Columbus to the present Period. By Wm. Mayor, D.D. in 20 vols, with Plates. — J. Gales' Advertisement, Raleigh Register, July 1, 1800. Novels. Children of the Abbey, 2 vols. ; Alexis or the Cottage in the Woods, Italian Nun, Vicar of Wakefield, Wonderful Story Teller, Tom Jones, 3 vols., Roderick Random, 2 vols. — Raleigh Register, September 16, 1800. Law Books. Bankrupt Law, Bunbury's Reports, Blackstone's Tracts, Burns's Law Dictionary, Cases Temp. Talbot, Comyns's Reports, Crompton's Prac- tice, Doctor and Student, Dougherty's Crown Circuit, Dyer's Reports, Ever's Pleading, Fitzherbert's Natura Orevium, Hardres's Reports, Hatsell's Precedents, Hinde's Practice, Hullock's Law of Costs, Impey's Pleader, Kyd on Awards, Leach's Cases, Modern Reports, Reeve's Law of Shipping, Perkin's on Conveyancing, Powell on Powers, Proctor's Practice, Peake's Nisi Prius, Saunders on Uses and Trusts, Sheridan's Practice, Trials Per Pais, Vernon's Chancery, William's Chancery, Wright's Tenures, Ward's Law of Nations, Attorney's Pocket Book, Andrew's Reports, Conroy's Reports, Sayer's Reports, Barnes's Notes, Blackstone's Notes, Boscowen on Penal Statutes, Coke on Littleton, Costs in Chancery, Cruise on Fines, Cruise on Uses and Trusts, Davis's Reports, Fearne on Remainders, Eunomus, Frinch's Precedents, Gilbert on Tenures, Gilbert Reports, Gilbert on Rents, Gilbert on Replevin, Gil- bert on Civil Actions, Lawyer's Magazine, Morgan's Essays, Moseley's Reports, Miller on Government, Parker's Reports, Plowden's Jura An- glorum, Plowden's Reports, Pleader's Assistant, Richardson's Practice, Books Advertised, 1800-1840. 771 Sheppard's Touchstone, Sullivan's Lectures, Sellon's Analysis, Tidd's Pleading, Vesey's Eeports, Woodeson's Lectures, Wilson on Fines, Wil- liam's Justice, Ambler, Pigot on Recoveries, Seheiffers Practice, Solici- tor's Guide, and many others. — Raleigh Register, September 16, 1800. Catalogue of Boohs. J. Battle, Tarborough. Offers for sale, the following Books on the most reasonable terms, viz. ******** 8. Scientific and School Books. Guthrie's Geography, Walker's Navigator, Rumford's Essays, Edge- worth on Education, do. Practical Education, Ewell's Chymical Dis- courses, Lock's Essays on the Human Understanding, Fessenden's Regis- ter of Arts, Young's Treatise, Pulpit Orator, Blair's Lectures, Ruddi- man's Latin Grammar (with a prosody annexed). ******** — Raleigh Star, September 2k- 1813. New Books. J. Gales, Mar. 24, 1801. in Raleigh Register. Theology : Hugo Grotius's Works in Latin, 4 vols, folio ; Pilgrim's Progress, "a most superb Edition, hot-pressed, with five Engravings"; Bunyan's Holy War, Fuller's Letters on Calvinism and Socinianism. History : Gibbon's History of the Decline and Fall of Roman Em- pire, "12 vols., elegantly bound" ; Belsham's History of Reign of George III, 4 vols. ; Macf arlane's History of Reign of George III, 4 vols. ; Goldsmith's History of England, Goldsmith's History of Rome, Harleian Tracts. Natural History: Kearsley's Edition of Buffon's Natural History, "2 vols, with upwards of 100 Plates." Law : Blackstone's Commentaries, Bacon's Abridgement, Fonblanque on Equity, Francis's Maxims of Equity, Dogg's Criminal Laws, Godol- phin's Orphan's Legacy, Eden on Penal Laws, Puffendorff's Law of Na- tions, Selden's Titles of Honour, Morgan's Yade Mecum, Runnington on Ejectments, Hale's History of the Pleas of the Crown, Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws, Park on Insurance, Proctor's Practice in the Ecclesias- tical Courts, Watson's Law of Partnership. Physic : Rush's Medical Enquiries, 4 vols. ; Currie on Bilious Fevers. Philosophy : Hartley on the Mind, Helvetius on Man, 2 vols. ; Har- ris's Hermes, Bolingbroke's Works, 11 vols.; Macquer's Chemistry, 2 vols. ; Rollin's Belles — Lettres, Ferguson's Civil Society. Biography : Langhorne's Plutarch's Lives, 6 vols. ; The British Plu- tarch, 8 vols. ; Life and Speeches of the Earl of Chatham, 2 vols. ; Life of Howard the Philanthropist. 772 Books Advertised, 1800-1840. Miscellanies : Swift's Works, 27 vols. ; Curiosities of Literature, Elegant Extracts in Prose, Zimmerman on National Pride, Rochefou- caul's Maxims, Sportsman's Dictionary, containing particular Instruc- tions for Riding, Hunting, Fowling, Setting, Pishing, Racing, Farriery, Cocking, Hawking, with the most approved methods of breeding and dieting Horses for the Road or Turf. Illustrated with plates. Poetry and Drama : Shakespeare's Works, 9 vols. ; Shakespeare's Works, 12 vols., by Harding; Shakespeare's Works, 8 vols., by Bellamy; Shakespeare's Works, 20 vols., by Bell ; Bell's British Poets, 54 vols, with fine plates and elegantly bound; Bell's British Theatre, on superfine Paper, 34 vols, with capital Plates and superbly bound ; Pope's Works, 11 vols. ; Peter Pindar's Works, 2 vols. ; Bagnal's Telemachus, Smol- let's Poems, Thompson's Seasons. Novels : Stevenson's Crazy Tales, 3 vols. ; Mordaunt, 3 vols. ; Field- ing's Amelia, Fielding's Journey to the Next World, Fielding's Jona- than Wild, Don Quixote, Sterne's Sentimental Journey, Le Sage's Devil on Two Sticks. Juvenile: Adam's Flowers of History, Robinson Crusoe, Percival's Moral Tales, Rudiments of Taste, History of Joseph. — Raleigh Register, March 21f, 1801. New Boohs. Young's Night Thoughts, Senaca's Morals, Pleasures of Hope, Life of Mary Wolfstencraft, Fool of Quality, Haunted Priory. New Political Pamphlets. Views of the Public Debt, Receipts and Expenditures of the U. S., by Albert Gallatin ; A first and second Letter from Joel Barlow (now in France) to his Fellow-Citizens of the U. States, on certain political Measures proposed to their Consideration ; Letters on various interest- ing and important Subjects, by Robert Slender; Letter from Alexander Hamilton, concerning the Public Conduct and Character of the late President of the TJ. States; An Account of the Trial of Thomas Cooper, of Northumberland, on a charge of Libel against the President of the TJ. States; Thomas Jefferson's Speech on his Installation to the Presi- dency of the U. States, in a Pamphlet, and on a sheet for framing, each adorned with his Portrait. — Raleigh Register, May 19, 1801. School Boohs, etc. Johnson's Dictionary, 2 vols., Salmon's Sheridan's do., Scott's, En- tick's and Perry's do., Young's Latin Dictionary, Boyer's French do., Deletanville's do., Brookes's Gazetteer, Walker's do., Morse's and Scott's do., Gazetteer of the Netherlands, do. of France, Guthrie's Geography, 2 vols. ; Peacock's Geographical Dictionary, Ruddiman's Latin Gram- mar, Corderi, Erasmus and Eutropius, Cornelius Nepos and Sallust, Vergil Delphini, Cicero in Latin and English, Davidson's Ovid, Horace Books Advertised, 1800-1840. 773 and Virgil, Justin, with a Translation; Clarke's Caesar, Schrevelin's Greek Lexicon, Greek Testament, 2 vols. ; Lenf den's Greek and Latin do., Kent's Lucian, Homer, Zenopkon, Chambaud's Grammar and Fr. Idioms, Simpson's Euclid, Robertson's ISTavigation, Fenn's Arithmetic and Algebra, Physical World, Fisher's Young Man's Companion, Love's Surveying, Dilworth's and Root's Arithmetic, Tooke's Pantheon, Scott's Lessons on Elocution, Columbian Library, American Preceptor, Fraser's Assistant to Geography, etc., English Grammar, Spelling Books, and Readings Easy, various kinds; Primers, Battledores, etc. —Raleigh Register, March 2k, 1801. The following "School Books" are advertised for sale by Joseph Gales, Raleigh, in the Raleigh Register of March 30, 1802, and May 30, 1803 : The Orations of Demosthenes, Guthrie's Cicero's Orations, 3 v. ; Mel- moth's do., 3v. ; Barnes do., Harris's Hermes, Philological En- quiries, 2v. ; Three Treatises on Art, Music and Happiness, Smith's Longinus on the Sublime, Elegant Orations, Murray on Elo- quence, Quintillian, 2v. ; Blair's Lectures on Rhetoric, "Watts' Logic, Enfield's Elocutiou, Speaker, Sheridan on Elocution, American Preceptor and Monitor, Scott's Lessons, The well bred Scholar, Greek, Latin and Eng. Testaments, Greek Grammars, Xenophontis Memor- bilia, Davidson's Ovid's Metamorphoses, Homer's Iliad, Kent's Lucian, Schrevelin's Lexicon, Hutchinson's Zenophon, Young's Latin Dictionary, Cole's do., Johnson's Dictionary, 2 v. 4 to. ; in S vo. ; Sheridan's, Bailey's, Scott's and Entick's English Dictionaries, Ewing's Synopsis, Simson's Euclid, Algebra, Fenn's Algebra, his Physi- cal World, and his Arithmetic ; Robertson's jSTavigation, 2 v. ; Tooke's Heathen Mythology, Duncan's Cicero, Davidson's Virgil, 2 v. ; Virgil, 3 vols. ; Watson's Horace, 2 v. ; Horatii Opera in Usum Delphini, Clarke's Introduction to Latin, Caesar, Corderii, Xepos, Sullust, Justin, Eutropius and Erasmus, Mair's Introduction to Latin, Selecta Profanis, Ruddiman's' Latin Grammar, Deletanville's French Dictionary, Perrin's French Grammar, Chambaud's Idioms, ■ Fables, Scott's Recueil, Telemaque and Moor's Journal, Fr., Dilworth's, Root's, Fenning's and Pike's Arithmetic, Fisher's Young Man's Companion, Love's Surveying, Lowth's Webster's and Aher's English Grammar, Spelling Books by Webster, Dilworth and Fenning, and the Columbian and Virginia Spelling. School Books : Young and Ainsworth's Dictionaries, English Gram- mars by Lowth, Webster, and Ash ; Arithmetic by Dilworth, Pike, Fenning, Fisher, Fenn, and Root ; Ferguson's Astronomy, Elements of Reading by Adams. — Raleigh Register, May 30, 1803. 774 Books Advertised, 1800-1840. School Books. "School Books" advertised by Joseph. Gales in Aug. 23, 1804 Register: Maury's Principles of Eloquence, Blair's Lectures on Rhetoric, 2 vols. ; do. abridged ; Harris's Hermes, Enfield's Exercises in Elocution, Duncan's and Watts' Logic, Scott's Lessons and Columbian Orator, Webster's and Stamford's Selections, Columbian Library, Murray's Reader and Sacred Extracts, Enfield's and Mayor's Speakers, Robert- son's Elements of Navigation, Gibson's Surveying, Love's do., Eenn's and Fisher's Arithmetic, Pike's, Dilworth's and Root's do., Bonnycastle's and Simpson's Algebra, Simson's Euclid's Elements, Adams on the Globes, Mair's Bookkeeping, Frazer's Assistant to Geography, etc. ; Ewing's Synopsis, Fisher's Young Man's Companion, Chambaud's', Perrin's and Porney's French Grammars, French Fables, Tele- maque and Scott's Recueil, Wenderborn's German Grammar, Delpino's Spanish do., Lensden's Greek Testament, Collecta Minora and Majora, Horner's Iliad in Greek, Kent's Lucian, do., Hutchinson's Zenophon, Wettenhall's and Eton Gr. Gram'rs., Watson's Horace, 2 vols. 8 v. ; Smart's do. and do. in usum Delp., Davidson's Virgil, 2 vols. ; Virgil in usum Delphini, Duncan's Cicero, do. in usum Delphini, Sallust, Justin, Cornelius ISTepos, Eutropius and Corderies, Clarke and Mair's Introduc- tion, Selectae Veteri and Profanis, Ruddiman's and Philad. Lat. Gram- mars, Lowth's, Murray's, Harrison's, Webster's, and Ash's English Grammars. A variety of Spelling Books, etc. — Raleigh Register, August 23, 180J/-. School Boohs. Morse's Universal Geography, 2 v. with or without an Atlas, ditto abridged, Carey's Guthrie's do., 2 v. 4 to with an Atlas; Pinkerton's do. 2 v. with an Atlas, General Atlas, American do., Pocket do., Pinkerton's do., Brooks's Gazeteer, Morse's Eastern and Western ditto, Scott's do. 4 v. ; Crutwell's do. in 4 to. ; Johnson's Dictionary, 2 v. ; ditto, 1 v. ; ditto, abridged ; Ashe's do., 2 v. ; Bailey's Dictionary, Walker's do., Sheri- dan's do., Entick's do., Scott's do., Young's Latin do., Ainsworth's do. 4 to. ; ditto in 8 vo., Ruddiman's Rudiments, Corderii, Clarke's Erasmus, do. Eutropius, do. Cornelius Nepos, do. Justin, do. Ovid, do. Introduc- tion to making Latin, Mair's Introduction, Phaedrus' Latin Fables, ^Esop's do. do. Selectae Veteri, Selectae Profanis, Latin Testament, Caesar's Commentaries, Virgil in usum Delphini, Davidson's Virgil, translated, do. Ovid do., Horace in usum Delphini, Smart's Horace, 2 v. translated, Watson's do. do., Cicero in usum Delphini, Duncan's do. translated, Wettenhall's Greek Grammar, Ferrand's Greek and English do., Schrevelins's Lexicon, Murphey's Lucian and Kent's do., Hutchin- son's Xenophon, Collectanea Majora and Minora, Greek Testament, Homeri Ilias, Perrin's French Grammar, Chambaud's do. and Idioms, Perrin's French Fables, Porney's do do., Gil Bias, 4 v. and Telemaque, Scott's Recueil, Nugent's French Dictionary, Boyer's do., Spanish Gram- Books Advertised, 1800-1840. 775 mar, Italian do., Persian Vocabulary, Ferguson's Astronomy, do. Me- chanics, Helsham's Lectures on Philosophy, Tooke's Heathen Mythology, Hamilton Moore's Navigation, Gibson's, Love's and Flint's Surveying, Wortman's System of Gauging, Ewing's Synopsis, Simpson's Algebra and Conic Sections, Bonnycastle's Algebra, Instructions for the use of Globes, Mair's Bookkeeping, Pike's Arithmetic, Walsh's, Fenning's and Dilworth's do. Vyse's Arithmetic and key to do., Frazer's Assistant in Geography, Fisher's Young Man's Companion, Harris Hermes, Blair's Rhetoric, Duncan's and Watt's Logic, Irving's Elements of Composition, Scott's Lessons, Columbian Orator, Murray's Reader, The Orator's Assistant, American Preceptor and Monitor, English Reader, Webster's, Murray's, Lowth's and Ash's English Grammars, Exercises in bad Eng- lish, Webster's, Dilworth's, Fenning's and Columbian Spelling Books. Readings Made Easy. Primers and Battledores. — Advertised by Joseph Gales in Raleigh Register at various times in 1806. W. Boylan Books. W. Boylan has just received from 3Sfew York, a handsome collection of BOOKS, of the first merit, which he intends to open for sale at this office, during the sitting of the Superior Court ; after which they will be sent to Raleigh.- — Those, therefore, who are desirous of furnishing themselves, will please to call before the rise of the Court. The following is a list of most of the boohs : — Peere William's Reports, 3 vols. ; Saunders on Uses and Trusts, Douglass' Reports, 3 vol. ; Hardress' Reports, Strange's Reports, 2 vol. ; Illingworth on Forestalling, Hallock's Law of Costs, Gilbert on Devi- sees, do. on Replevin, Lord Hardwick's Reports, Richardson on Wills, Hale's Summary, Loft's Reports, Gilbert's Tenures, Modern Reports, 12 v. in 9 ; Epenassi's Reports, 4 vol. ; Buller's ISTisi Prius, Trials per Pais, Epenassi's Digest, Ambler's Reports, Equity Pleader, 2 v. ; Lil- lie's Entries, 2 v. ; Struther's Reports, 2 v. ; Peak's Evidences, Salkeld's Reports, 3 v. ; vol. 5 and 6 East's Reports, East's Reports, 6 v. ; East's Crown Law, 2 v. ; Smith's Reports, M'Nally's Evidence, 2 v. ; Black- stone's Commentaries, 4 v. ; Baron and Feme, Pleader's Assistant, Love- lace on Wills, Barnes' Compendium, Cases Temp. Talbot, Finche's Chancery, Cranche's Reports, Attorney's Pocket Book, 2 v. ; Sheridan's Practice, Gilbert's Cases, Hales Common Law, 2 vol. ; Jones on Bail- ment, New- York Term Reports, Toilers Law of Executors, Walton's Law of Partnership, Roper on Legacies, 2 vol. ; Boot's Suit at Law, Runnington on Ejectment, Lord Raymond's Reports, 3 v. ; Criminal Recorder, Pinkerton's Geography, 2 v. ; Morse's Eastern Continent, Carey's Atlas, containing 63 maps; Mayor's Universal History, 25 v.; Gibbon's Roman Empire, 8 v. ; Russell's Ancient Europe do., Modern Europe, 5 v. ; Anacharsis's Travels in Greece, 4 v. ; Whitman's Travels, Count Rumford's Essays, 2 v. ; Family Bible, Ostervald's Bible, Cannes Bible, Henry's Bible, 6. v. ; Pocket Bible, Morocco ; British Classics, 39 776 Books Advertised, 1800-1840. v., gilt; Bell's Edition of British Poets, complete from Chaucer to Churchill, 128 vol. ; Bell's British Theatre, 34 v. ; German Theatre, 6 v. ; Select Plays, 4 v. ; Grandpree's Voyage, Peyrouse's Voyage, Adam's Modern Travels, 3 v. ; Denon's Travels, Campaign's of Gen. 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Jones, Life of Lord Books Advertised, 1800-1840. 777 Yiscount Nelson, Hearne's Journey, Prayer Books, with plates, gilt, do. Morocco; Horace Delphini, Cicero Delphini, Caesar Delphini, Tom Jones, 3 v. ; Modern Dramatist, Plutarch's Lives, 6 v. ; Johnston's Dic- tionary in Minature, Life of Cumberland, Ritchie's Memoirs of Europe, 3 v. ; Science of Sanctity, Wright's Book of Martyrs, Randolph's Speeches, Observations on do., Mercantile Arithmetic, Tristram Shandy, Beggar Girl, Mordant, Joseph Andrews, Godwin's Fleetwood, Edgar Huntly, 3 v. ; Monk, 2 v. ; Goldsmith's History of England, abridged, do., Rome, do., Natural History, Robertson's History of America, Theodore Cyphon, Henry Villers, Paul and Virginia, Settlers of Virginia : — Also, Ledgers, Journals, and other Blank Books of dif- ferent sizes. - — Halifax Journal, October 20, 1806. W. Boylan Has just received the following valuable collection of Law and School Books, etc. Bacon's Abridgement, 7 vol. ; Coke on Littleton, Powel on Devises, on Contracts, on Mortgages, on Powers, Espinaffe's Reports, Buller's Nisi Prius, Eearne on Remainders, 2 vol. ; Wyatt's Register, Toller's Executors, Peake's Evidence, -Nisi Prius, Plow- den's Reports, 2 vol. ; Richardson on Wills, Sullivan's Lectures, Saun- der's on Uses and Trusts, Sheperd's Touchstone, M'Nalley's Rules of Evidence, Kyd on Awards, 3d. vol. 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W. Boylan's BOOKS. W. Boylan has just received from New York, the following BOOKS : Montague one Set of, Douglas' Reports, Powell on Mortguages, Mit- ford's Pleadings, Hawkins Pleas of the Crown, Blackstone's Commen- taries, Cowper's Reports, Woodfon's Lectures, elegant ; Tidd's Practical Reforms, Fonblanque on Equity, Foster's Crown Law, Coke's Reports, 778 Books Advertised, 1800-1840. Burrow's Reports, Raymond's do., Peake's Evidence, Motherby's Medi- cal Dictionary, Murrey's Materia Medica, Cullen's do., Quincey's Lexi- con, Chaptal's Chemistry, Brown's Elements, Deman's Midwifery, Hamilton's Midwifery, Chesseldea's Anatomy, Rush's Works, 4 vol. ; Edenburg New Dictionary, Dupon's Voyages to the Eastern part of Terra Firma, on the Spanish Main, during the years 1801, 1802, 1803 and 1804, with a large map of the country, etc. — This is a very interesting and important work. Curran's Speeches, with Additions. 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Dusies; Martial Biography, or the Memoirs of the most eminent British military characters to which is added a compendious Glossary, containing an explanation of the military terms and phrases, with the rank and duty of every officer, whether in the camp, field or quarters with several useful hints and introductions also a correct list of all the principal battles, sieges and actions — with portraits. A New Biographical Dictionary, contain- ing an account of the Lives and Writings of the most eminent persons and remarkable characters in every age and nation, by Stephen Jones. Life of Washington, complete, in 5 v., with an atlas. Very elegant and superbly bound Bibles, with plates and cuts. War without dis- Books Advertised, 1800-1840. 779 guise, or the Frauds of Neutral Commerce, a justification of belligerent captures; with observations on the answer to War in disguise, and Mr. Madison's Examination — price 65 cents. — The Raleigh Minerva*, August 6, 1S07. W. Boylan Medical BOOKS. W. Boylan has just received from New York, the following MEDI- CAL BOOKS : Motherby's Medical Dictionary, Fox do. do., Hooper's do. do., Eliot's do. pocket Book, Quincey's Lexicon, Edenburg New Dictionary, Bell's Surgery, 4 vol., ditto on Venereal, Hunter on Venereal, ditto on Blood, Chesseldon's Anatomy, Brown's Elements of Medicine, Denman's Mid- wifery, Hamilton's do., Aristotle's Works, Chaptal's Chemistry, La- voiser's do., Ewell's Discourses on do., Rush's Works, 4 vols., Under- wood on Diseases of Children, Parkinson's Admonitions, Fuller on the Vessels, Cullen's Practice, Cullen's Chemical Lectures, do. Materia Medica. do. Physiology, Langrish's Practice, A Clinical Guide ; or a concise view of the leading facts on the History, Nature and Cure of Diseases, by William Nisbit, M.D., A Practical Essay on the Art of recovering suspended animation, by Augustus Struve, M.D., etc., Mur- ray's Materia Medica, a new and valuable work, Murray's Anatomy, Currie on Water, Berr on Respiration, Hooper's Vade Mecum, London Pharmacopia, Spallanzani's Tracts, Roll on Diabetes, Rigsby's Essays, Sutton on Foul Air, Willich's Lectures, Boyer on Bones, Heye's Sur- gery, Smellie's Tables, Saunders on Liver, Thompson's Family Physi- cian; Buchan's Domestic Medicine; a Treatise on the Prevention and Cure of Diseases by Regimen and Simple Medicines ; with an appendix containing a dispensatory for the use of private practitioners. To which are added, observations on the diet of the common people, recom- mending a method of living less expensive and more conducive to health than the present. — The price is only two dollars. A discount will be made to merchants who buy to sell again. It is also for sale at D. MacRae's, Fayetteville ; Wm. Kirkland's, Hillsborough; G. Sho- ber's, Salem ; Wm. Seaton's Bookstore, Halifax ; James Irwin's, States- ville. Taplin's Sporting Dictionary, Anecdotes of Frederick the Great, Smith and Ogden's Trial, Brown's Bible Dictionary, Geographical Cards, The Life of Mr. Fox, The Miseries of Human Life, My Pocket Book. — The Raleigh Minerva, October 22, 1807. W. Boylan BOOKS. W. Boylan has just received from New York, the following BOOKS : Young's Latin Dictionary, Mair's Introduction, Clark's Corderii, Erasmus, Selectae Veteri — Caesar, Ovid, Horace, Selectae Profanis — 780 Books Advertised, 1800-1840. .ZEsop's Fables, Ruddiman's Rudiments, Schrevelii Lexicon, Leusden's Greek Testament, Wettenhall's Greek Grammar, Murphy's Lucian, Quin- tillian's Eloquence, Helsham's Lectures, Simpson's Algebra, Ewing's Synopsis, Blair's Lectures, Paley's Philosophy, Moore's Navigations, Scott's Lessons, Columbian Orator, Pinkerton's Geography, Morse's Geography, ditto Gazetteer, Brook's ditto, Ferguson's Astronomy, ditto Lectures, Webster's Grammar, Murray's Spelling Book, Reader, Gram- mar, Key, Introduction, Gibson's Surveying, Simpson's Euclid, Conic Sections ditto, Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws, Smith's Longinus, Burla- maque's Natural and Political Law, Boyer's French Dictionary, Per- rin's Grammar, Taplin's Sporting Dictionary, Anecdotes of Frederick the Great, Smith and Ogden's Trial, Brown's Bible Dictionary, Ewell's Modern Chemistry, Geographical Cards, A handsome assortment of Law and Medical Books, The Life of Mr. Fox, The Miseries of Human Life, My Pocket Book, Memoirs of Cumberland, Memoirs of Mar- montel, Scott's Ballads, Life of Beattie, Margaretta, a novel; Steuben's Military Guide, Davie's Cavalry Instructions, Glass Fountain Ink- lings, Wafers, Quills, Sealing Wat. — The Raleigh Minerva, October 15, 1807. W. Boylan SCHOOL BOOKS. W. Boylan has just received from New York, the following SCHOOL BOOKS': Young's Latin Dictionary, Mair's Introduction, Clark's Corderii : Erasmus, Selectse Veteri : Caesar, Ovid and Horace ; Selectse Prof anis ; .ZEsop's Fables; Rudiman's Rudiments, Schreveli's Lexicon, Leuf den's Greek Testament, Wettenhall's Greek Grammar, Murphy's Lucian, Quin- tillian's Eloquence, Helsham's Lectures, Simpson's Algebra, Ewing's Synopsis, Blair's Lectures, Paley's Philosophy, Moore's Navigation, Scott's Lessons, Columbian Orator, Pinkerton's Geography, Morse's Geography, Ditto Gazetteer, Brooke's ditto, Ferguson's Astronomy, Ditto Lectures, Webster's Grammar, Murray's Spelling Book, Ditto Reader, Ditto Grammar, Ditto Key, Ditto Introduction, Gibson's Sur- veying, Simpson's Euclid, Ditto Conic Sections, Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws, Smith's Longinus, Burlamaque's National and Political Law, Boyer's French Dictionary, Perrin's Grammar. MEDICAL BOOKS. Motherby's Medical Dictionary, Fox's do., Hooper's do., Eliot's do. Pocket Book, Quincey's Lexicon, Edenburg New Dictionary, Bell's Surgery, 4 vol. ; Ditto on Venereal, Hunter on Venereal, ditto on Blood, Chesselton's Anatomy, Brown's Elements of Medicine, Denman's Midwifery, Hamilton's do., Aristotle's Works, Chaptals Chemistry, Lavoiser's do., Ewell's Discourses on do. ; Rush's Works, 4 vol. ; Under- wood on Diseases of Children, Parkinson's Admonitions, Fuller on the Vessels, Cullen's Chemical Lectures, Do. Materia Medica, do Physiol- ogy, Langrish's Practice, A Clinical Guide, or a concise view of the Books Advertised, 1800-1840. 781 leading facts on the History, Nature and Cure of Diseases, by Wm. Nisbit, M.D. ; A Practical Essay on the Art of recovering suspended Animation, by Augustus Struve, M.D., etc ; Murray's Materia Medica, a New and valuable work; Murray's Anatomy, Currie on Water, Berr on Respiration, Glass Fountain Inkstands, Wafers, Quills, Sealing Wax. — The Raleigh Minerva, November 19, 1807. W. BOYLAN BOOKS. W. Boylan has just received from JSTew York, the following BOOKS : Quintillian's Eloquence, Massillon's Sermons, Brown's Dictionary of the Bible, Reid on Consumption, Paley's Philosophy, Vattell's Law of Nations, Kotzebue's Spirit of Laws, Perrin's Elements of the French Language; Salmagundi, or the Whim Whams and Opinions of Lance- lot Longstaff, Esq. The Belgian Traveler, being a tour through Holland, France, Switzer- land during 1804-5 ; Simple Tales by Mrs. Opie, Shakespeare's Plays, Miseries of Human Life, Foster's Essays, Taplin's Sporting Dictionary, Life of Pitt, Life of Fox, Junius's Letters, Democracy Unveiled, Mod- ern Philosopher, Young's Night Thoughts, Court of St. Cloud, Revolu- tionary Plutarch, My Pocket Book, Memoirs of Cumberland, An Ex- position of Solomon's Song, commonly called Canticles, by Dr. Gill; Carr's Stranger in Ireland, Life of Dr. Beattie, Scott's Ballads, Steu- ben's Military Guide, Davie's Cavalry Instructions ; Books for Chil- dren, viz : Mother Hubbard, Johnny Gilpin, and the Little Woman and the Pedler; Map of the United States in case, do. of New York in case, Loggerheads or Inkstands ; Wafers, Quills, Sealing Wax, Red Inkpowder, &c. LAW BOOKS. Term Reports, 8 vols. — London ; East's Reports, 6 vols. ; Bacon's Abridgment, 7 vol. — London ; Precedents of Demurrers, Powell on Con- tracts, do., on Mortgages, do., on Powers ; Gilbert on Devises, do., on Tenures, do., on Civil Actions, do., on Replevin, do., on Evidence; Mitford's Pleadings, Kyd on Bills, Chitty on Bills, Vesey (jun) Re- ports, Harrison's Chancery Practice, Wyatt's Registery, Toller's Execu- tor, Impey's Pleader, Hales's Common Law, Abbott on Shipping, Barnes' Notes, Comyn's Digest, do., Reports, Digest of Chancery Re- ports, Fitzherbert's Natura Brevium, Woodison's Jurisprudence, Beawe's Code of Commercial Law, Marshall on Insurance, Sir Wil- liam Jones' Reports, Sir Thomas Jones' do., Beccaria on Crimes and Punishments, East's Crown Law, New York Term Reports, Constitu- tion of the States, Peake's Evidence, Cranche's Reports, Smith and Ogden's Trial on the charge of aiding Miranda, Peake's Nisi Prius, Kyd on Rewards, Buller's Nisi Prius, Henry Blackstone's Reports, Dyer's do., Strange's do., Dallas' do., Espinas' do., Bosanquet & Puller's do., Salkeld's do., Lord Raymond's do., Plowden's do., Ambler's do., Hardress' do., Anstruther's do., Coke's do., Haywood's do., 2 vols. ; 782 Books Advertised, 1800-1840. Taylor's do., Cameron & Norwood's do., Graydon's Digest of the Laws of the United States, Herty's do., Bayard's Abstract of do., Foster's Crown Law, Baron and Feme, Finch's Chancery, Tomlin's Digest, Sheridan's Practice, Abbott on Shipping, Hawkin's Pleas of the Crown, Richardson on Wills, Lilly's Entries, Hullock's Law of Costs, Doctor & Student, Fonblanque on Equity, Attorney's Pocket Book, Hillingworth on Forestalling, Boot's Suit at Law, Coke Littleton. — The Raleigh Minerva, November 26, 1807. W. Boylan LAW BOOKS. W. Boylan has just received a number of Law Books, among which are, Term Reports, East's continuance to vol. 7 ; Vesey jun. do., Espinas's do., 4 vols. ; Dickens' do., Lord Raymond's do., Douglas' Reports, Dallas do., Cowper's do., Dye's do., Saunders' do., Peer Williams' do., Strange's do., Livinz's do., Bosanquet and Puller's do., Burrow's do., Cooke's do., Salkeld's do., Cranch's do., Swinborn on Wills, Lovelace on do., Richard on do., Lilley's Entries, Mallory's do., Buller's Nisi Prius, Burns' Law Dictionary, Coke on Littleton, Montague on Set-Off, East's Crown Law, Foster's do., M'Nally on Evidence, Gilbert on Same, Fonblanque on Equity, Porthier on Obligations, Doctor and Student, Powell on Mort- gages, do. on Powers, do. on Contracts, Impey's Pleader, Plowden's Reports, Ambler's do., Anstruther's do., New York Term do., Hardress' do., Edmund's Solicitor's Guide, Grayden's Digest of the United States Laws, Bayard's Abstract of do., Herty's Laws of do., Hale's Summary, do. Common Law, Barnes' Notes, Marshall on Insurance, Park on do., Kyd on Bills, Toler's Law of Executors, Abbot on Shipping, Marten's Law of Nations, Vattel's do., Peake's Evidence, 2 vols. ; do. Nisi Prius, Feaine on Remainders, Woodeson's Jurisprudence, Beawes' Lex Marca- toria, Fitzeherbert's Natura Brevium, Burns' Compendium, Tomlin's Digest, Finch's Chancery, Attorney's Pocket Book, Tidd's Practical Forms, Boot's Suit at Law, Hillingworth on Forestalling, Old Vols, of the Laws of the United States, Gilbert's Practice, do. on Replevin, do. on Devises. Woodeson's Lectures, elegant; Harrison's Chancery. He has also received : Anecdotes of Frederick the Great, The Belgian Traveller, Life of Fox, do. of Pitt, do. of Cumberland, Wild Irish Girl, Discarded Son, Foster's Essays, Marmontel's Memoirs, Opie's Tales, Mease's Geo- graphical Account of the United States, Shakespeare, 12 vols. ; 120 plates — 30 dollars; Junius-elegant and cheap editions; Brown's Bible Dictionary, Guthrie's Quintillian, Miss's Magazine. Every book used at the University and the Academies. — The Raleigh Minerva, March 2J+, 1808. Books Advertised, 1800-1840. 783 W. Boylan BOOKS. W. Boylan has just received from New York, the following valuable BOOKS : Secret History, or the horrors of St. Domingo, in a series of letters, written by a lady at Cape Francois, to Col. Burr, late Vice President of the United States, principally during the command of Gen. Rocham- beau; The Wild Irish Girl, a national tale; The Lay of an Irish Harp, or Metrical Fragments, A Digested Index to the Modern Reports in Chancery, containing the points of equity determined in the High Court of Chancery from the year 1689 to 1805; The Pantheon, a fabu- lous history of the Heathen Gods, &c, by Andrew Tooks, A.M. ; En- tick's Pocket Dictionary, 75 and 85 cents; Johnson's do. do., 125 cents; Walker's Pronouncing do., $4; do. Pocket do., 135 cents; Greek Gram- mar, English translation ; The Federalist, plain and elegant editions — also, Glass fountain Ink-stands, Best Dutch Quills, $5 per 100. W. Boylan BOOKS. W. Boylan has just received from New York, a handsome assortment of books, among which are : Tooke's Pantheon, Young's Night Thoughts, Ainsworth's Latin Dic- tionary, Beyer's French do., Perrin's French Grammar, Schrevelii on Key and Exercise, Ferguson's Roman Republic, Morse's Geography, universal and abridged do., Gazetteer, Davidson's Virgil, Telamachus, in French and English; Maire's Caesar, translated; Roberson's Charles V, Duncan's Cicero, do. Logic, Simpson's Algebra, Horace Delphini. Also Bridgeman's Index and Suppliment, Digest of Mod. Chem. Re- ports, Espinas' Reports, do. Digest, M'Nally on Evidence, Powell on Mortgages, Vesey's Reports, Stubb's Crown Law, East's do., Running- ton on Ejectments, Curran's Speeches, Wert's do., Salmagundi, Lang- horn's Plutarch, Female Biography, Martial do., Naval do., Eccentric do., Perou's, Boyl's, Granpree's, Cooke's, and McKenzie's Voyages, Marmontell's Memoirs, do. Simple Tales, Mrs. Opie's do., Kotzbue's Exile, Life of Fox, do. of Cumberland, Shakespeare's Plays, 12 vols. ; superb, 40 dollars; History of England, 13 vols.; elegant, 50 dollars; Massillon's, Blair's, Davie's Sermons, Lady Montague's Letters, Tap- lin's Farriery, Glass' Cookery, Irish Harp, Roberson's Fraudulent Conveyances, best Writing Paper, Cartridge-Paper. — The Minerva, Raleigh, October 13, 1808. SCHOOL BOOKS. Adam's Roman Antiquities, Bowditch's Practical Navigator, Aikin's Geography, and a supply of most of the Books used in our University, and in the Raleigh Academy. * * * — J. Gales' Advertisement, Raleigh Register, May 10, 1810. 784 Books Advertised, 1800-1S40. T. HENDERSON, BOOKS. T. Henderson has just received from New York, and now offers for sale at the Star Store, Raleigh, a small assortment of BOOKS & STA- TIONARY, which will be sold unusually cheap for cash. DIVINITY. Smith's Sermons, Petit Pierce's Vindication of the Divine Provi- dence, Gospel Its Own Witness, Empire of Christ, Christian Panoply, Common Prayer Book (large and small), Seneca's Morals, Life of Wesley, Life of Joseph, Fuller's Gospel, Bunyan's minor works, Wes- ley's Sermons, Dodridge's rise and progress, Devotional Exercises, Heathen Mythology, Fordyce's Sermons, Bossnett's Sermons, McEwen on the Types, Scougal's Life of God in the soul of man, Science of Sancity, Campbell's Lectures, Whitby's Discourses, Defence of Episco- pacy, Refuge, Tubervill's controversy, New Methodist Hymns, Brown's self-interpreting Bible, Cary's quarto do., Pocket do., Massillon's charges, Valler on the Reformation, Moore's Sacred Dramas, Religion of Nature, Rowe's Exercises, Watts on the passions. LAW. 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MEDICINE. Haller's Physiology, Bell's Surgery, Rush on Fever, do. Lectures, Parkinson's Medical Admonitions, Yates and M'Clean's view of the science of life, Withering on Fox Glove, Hayes on Coughs and Colds, Saunders on the liver, Denman's Ahorisms, Alibert on Intermittents, Bell's Anatomy, Chapman's Burns Midwifery, Denman's do., Ches- selden's Anatomy, Cullen's Practice, Cullen's Materia Medica, Dar- win's Zoonomia, Townsend's Guide to Health, Underwood's Diseases of Books Advertised, 1800-1840. 785 Children, Aikins on Cow Pox, Bard's Compendium of Acouckery, Bed- does on Consumption. HISTORY. Smollett's England, 6 v. ; Robertson's America, 4 v. ; Depon's Car- racas, Moultrie's Memoirs, Molini's History of Chili, Robertson's Charles V, Cooper's Histories, Adam's Great Britain, Gibbon's Roman Empire, 8 v. ; Hume's England, Hubley's American War, Russell's Modern Europe, 5 v. ; Russell's Ancient Europe, 2 v. ; Fox's James II, Wars of the Jews. VOYAGES AND TRAVELS. 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