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SCIENCE, HISTORY, LITERATURE, ART, &C. &C.,
And the use of a valuable Library, an extensive Philosophical Apparatus, a well selected Cabinet of Minerals, and Shells, Maps, Charts, and Models.
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Superior Music Teachers are constantly employed in the Seminary. Great Attention is given to the French Language. The teachers reside in the family, and adapt their instructions to its use in conversation.
THE CLASSES IN DRAWING AND PAINTING, IN OIL AND WATER COLORS, Are under the direction of instructors of long experience and tried ability. A large and choice collection of Pictures is constantly beforo them for study and for patterns. The pupils are received into the family of the principals. in which every arrangement is made for their physical education and tho improvement of their manners and morals. They oceupy private rooms, two in ench, the rooms of the female teachers and that of an experienced nurse being among those of the young ladies.
Circulars containing more particular information may be obtained by application to the principals,
Mr. or Mrs. JOHN HI. WILLARD, Troy, N. Y.
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FORT EDWARD INSTITUTE.
AT FORT EDWARD, WASHINGTON CO., N. Y., ON THE RAILROAD, REV. JOSEPH E. KING, A.M., PRINCIPAL. This Institution was opened December, 1854, since which time the Regents' Annual Reports show it to have been the BEST SUSTAINED BOARDING SEMINARY IN THE STATE.
Nearly every county in the State, and two-thirds of the States of the Uuion, bave been its patrons. The following are sonle of the grounds of its claim to the popular favor :-
Its substantial brick buildings, well guarded against fire, and which, by tho central position of its common Dining Hall, Chapel. and an ample suit of class rooms, accessible respectively to the two separato departments by distinct entrances, are most admirably adapted to the safe and successful co-education of ladies and gentlemen, the two departments beiug at all hours ab- solutely under the control of the Faculty. Also its noble Library and Apparatus.
ITS LIBERAL PROVISION FOR THE ABLEST INSTRUCTION
In each branch and department of study: three professors and teachers being devoted exclusively to the common English studies, two each to the Mathematics and Classics, one respectively to Commercial Instruction, to Natural Science, to Modern Languages, and to Painting. while no less than four have in charge the department of Music. Rare facilities are thins afforded to prepare for teaching ; while desirable situations are procured for young ladies who graduate in tho prescribed Course of studies. It is a part of the well established system of this Christian Institute, to conserve and promote the health, manners, and morals of its pupils. The Principal wishes it distinctly understood that he becomes personally responsible to pareuts for the moral and social well being of their daughters while in attendance at this Institute.
It provides good, spacious rooms, plainly but suitably furnished ; aud wholesome and sufficient Board, of a quality and variety satisfactory to its patrons.
ITS REMARKABLY MODERATE RATES.
To many families the difference in the cost of maintaining a son or daughter at home or at this Institute, would be scarcely appreciable. One hundred and three dollars per year. pays for Board, furnished room, fuel. washing and tuition in common Eng- lish. Extra branches at corresponding rates. A studeut may cuter for a single term, or at any time iu the term aud pay for the residue only.
There are three terms of fourteen weeks each. Winter Term opens December 1st, 1859; Spring Term opens March 23d, 1860 ; Fall Term opens August 16th, 1860. For circulars, or for rooms, apply to the Principal.
Turn to the chapter in the Gazetteer descriptive of Fort Edward, also to chapter of statistics of Academies, and notice the Washington Co. Seminary.
TESTIMONIALS OF EXAMINING COMMITTEES.
REV. WM. SCOTT, of Montreal, Secretary, 1855. The Committee found the buildings, in their construction and specific arrange- ments, better adapted to their purpose than any other ever visited by them.
REV. S. WASHBURN, of Troy, Secretary, November, 1856. We were highly gratified with the good order and decorum apparent in every department of the Institute.
REV. M. BATES, of Schenectady, Secretary, March, 1857. There i, we think, no Institution. not wholly devoted to this object, where equal facilities are afforded for acquiring, at trifling ex- pense, a thorough business education.
PAOF. JOHN NEWMAN, A. M., of Union College, Seceetary, Nov. 18, 1857. The Committee have found the most satisfactory evidence in Its able Board of Instruction and Government, its skillful finan- cial management, as well as in the extent and sterling character of its patronage, that the Fort Edward Institute Is a signal success
While the Institution is in all departments worthy of entire confidence, the Committee feel called upon to mention the de- partment of Music and that of Painting, as decidedly superior to any thing we have ever heard or seen in any similar Institution." REV. J. K. CHEESMAN, of Schenectady, Secretary, July, 1857. a better reputation than FORT EDWARD INSTITUTE.
Tho gastronomic department, under the care of Mr. A. K. Haxtun, the Steward, is finely managed. An abundant supply of well cooked food is provided.
REV. R. H. ROBINSON, Secretary, Saratoga Springs. Nov. 25. 1858. The peculiar energy of the Principal porvades every department of instruction, embracing eighteen teachers. R number sufficient to permit a subdivision of classes. so that none need be neglected. Many students have consecrated their young bearts on the altar of Christianity, and will go forth with great power, riglitly directed, to bless the church and the workl.
PROP. C. T. LEWIS, A.M., Troy University, Maroh, 1859. The practical drili was admirable. Attention had been given to the powers of ready and neat expression, but the basis lay in a clear comprehension of facts and principles, for which good language was made an ornament, not a substitute. l'erhaps no featuro of tho exercises was more charming than their entire fairness, which was at once transparent and unobtrusive.
REV. B. HAWLEY, A.M., Chairman, West Troy, June 23, 1859. In the circle of our farge Academies, furnishing the highest advantages at the lowest charges, I know of no one sustaining
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MOUNT PLEASANT ACADEMY;
A SELECT
Alilitary Boarding School for Boys,
AT SING-SING,
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK.
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPALS.
C. F. MAURICE, A.M.,
MAJ. W. W. BENJAMIN,
Instructor in Ethios, Mental Philosophy, dec. Instructor in Mathematics and Military Tactics.
Z. M. PHELPS, A.M., Instructor in Ancient Languages.
INSTRUCTORS.
H. AYMÈ, M.D., Instructor in French, Spanish, and Drawing.
W. MULLER, Instructor in German and Music.
H. M. WALLACE, A.B.,
Instructor in Historical Studies and Elocution.
CHS. STOCKING, Instructor in Gymnastics.
R. W. MOORE, Instructor in Elementary Studies.
J. HYATT, Lecturer in Chemistry and Philosophy.
This institution, in its plan and arrangements, has regard to the physical as well as the moral and intellectual training of its members.
THE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION
Is liberal and thorough, such as experience has proved to be most effectual for this purpose. By it, students are prepared for any class in college, for the seientific schools, or for commercial life. The
ANCIENT LANGUAGES
are taught eritieally and with a view to sound scholarship and not to mere superficial acquaintance .. The
MATHEMATICAL COURSE
is extensive. The preparation of pupils who have passed through it, and their success elsewhere, gives the best evidence of faithfulness and skill in this very essential department of instruction. Very many are the unsolicited testimonials received on this point. Special attention is given to the
MODERN LANGUAGES:
French, Spanish, and German form an important part of the course of study, and are taught as spoken languages by well qualified masters. The
ENGLISH LANGUAGE,
also, in its elements, as well as in its higher departments, receives more than ordinary notice, and is not made subordinate to any other study.
MORAL AND RELIGIOUS TRAINING
is carefully regarded, as in every well ordered household ; but no interference is attempted with the peculiar tenets of any faith. Seats are provided for the pupils in both the Episcopal and Presbyterian Churches.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
The complete arrangements made for this generally neglected objeet, and the success that has attended them, deserve to be specially noticed. Under their influence, we have seen the delicate and almost puny
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boy become the robust and enduring youth, able to sustain continued application and to perform in after life an amount of intellectual labor that only a sound and vigorous development could make possible. In connection with the
GYMNASIUM AND THE RIDING SCHOOL
ARE THE
MILITARY EXERCISES,
The infantry and artillery drills ; and, while these receive a minuteness of attention not often given to them, and are so used as to produce physically a permanent effect, they have no tendency to create a desire, as experience has shown, for a military life. The system, as here arranged, has been chosen for the great benefits that result from it. But, although a military school, the institution, it must be distinctly under- stood, is not for the training of those who are vicious or unmanageable under any other system. Should any of this class, by accident or misrepresentation, ever be received, they will, on the manifestation of such character, be at once returned to their parents. The feelings of the principals, not less than their intimate relations with their pupils, look to other associations and other results. Confidence, patience, and kindness on their part, truthfulness, honor, and generous sentiment on the pupil's, are the basis and the bond of union between them. No boy who is insensible to considerations of this kind is desired in the school, nor can he long remain connected with it.
Pupils are received whenever a vacaney occurs; but, as the number is limited and places are usually filled in advance, applications, to prevent disappointment, should be made as early as possible.
Further information may be obtained from the gentlemen named as references, or by addressing the principals.
REFERENCES.
The Faculties of Williams College,
Harvard College, Yale College, Columbia College,
' Union College, N. Y. University,
College of New Jersey, Military Academy, West Point,
and also to the following gentlemen :-
Ilon. A. Bruyn Hasbrouck, LL.D., late President Rutgers College, New York City,
Rev. R. W. Dickinson, D.D., New York City,
Samuel Jaudon, Esq., New York City,
S. C. Paxon, Esq., New York City, George Barrell, Esq., New York City,
Willard Parker, M.D., New York City, B. R. Winthrop, Esq., New York City, Doct. E. E. Marey, New York City, Rev. John Krebbs, D.D., New York City, Francis Skiddy, Esq., New York City, Henry Leverich, Esq., New York City, Charles Day, Esq., New York City, Chas. Rockwell, Esq., New York City, Joseph Bento, Esq., New York City, D. N. Barney, Esq., New York City, Rev. J. P. Thompson, D.D., New York City,
McKilop & Wood, Com. Agency, New York City, John II. Brower, Esq., Brooklyn, L. I., II. K. Corning, Esq., Brooklyn, L. I., George S. Puffer, Esq., Brooklyn, L. I., John Schenck, Esq., Brooklyn, L. I.,
Rev. R. S. Storrs, D.D., Brooklyn, L. I.,
Doct. W. Swift, U.S.N., Brooklyn, L. I.,
Doct. Mclellan, Brooklyn, L. I., Hon. Aaron Ward, Sing-Sing, Rev. Wilson Phraner, Sing-Sing, Thomas Smull, Esq., Sing-Sing,
Maj. E. Baekus, U.S.A., Governors Island, Charles L. Schlater, Esq., Ogdensburgh, N. Y., Capt. James MeIntosh, U.S.N., Sackets Harbor,
Hon. D. B. St. John, Albany,
0. Bronson, M.D., Hudson,
Marcus L. Ward, Esq., Newark,
Cortlandt Parker, Esq., Newark,
Prof. John S. Hart, LL.D., late Principal of High School, Philadelphia, Pa.,
Jacob Sharp, Esq., Philadelphia, Pa.,
Rodolphus Kent, Esq., Philadelphia, Pa.,
Prof. J. Henry, LL.D., Smithsonian Institution, Wash- ington. Brig. G. S. Churchill, U.S.A., Washington,
Thomas Iligham, Jr., Esq., Charleston, S. C.,
J. Izard Pringle, Esq., Georgetown, D. C.,
W. Blake, Esq., Combahee, S. C .;
George Gordon, Esq., Savannah, Ga.,
Henry Roser, Esq., Savannah, Ga., G. W. Ludlum, Esq., Rondout,
Col. W. J. Hardee, U.S.A., West Point.
G. T. Hodges, Esq., Rutland, Vt.,
Col. Thomas Williams, Detroit, Mich.,
Wm. Neyle Habersham, Esq., Savannah, Ga., Francis Sorrell, Esq., Savannah, Ga., J. Clay King, Esq., Waynesville,
J. Emmanuel, Esq., Mobile, Ala.,
R. G. Mays, M.D., Orange Mills, F.A., Hon. Thomas Slidell, New Orleans, La.,
J. W. Zacharie, Esq., New Orleans, La., Mrs. Clifford Neff, Cincinnati, O.,
R. A. Clay, Esq., Cineinnati, O.,
II. Emerson, Esq., South Reading, Mass., Rev. A. Woods, D.D., Providence, R. I.,
P. Hall, Esq., Providence, R. I.,
Edward Pearee, Esq., Providence, R. I.,
Ilon. W. C. Gibbs, Newport, R. I.,
Calvin Williams, Esq., Stonington, Conn., Giles F. Ward, E-q., Saybrook, Conn., Hon. P. D. Vroom, Trenton, N. J.,
Com. Thomas A. Conover, U.S.N., Princeton, N. J.,
Com. Lawrence Kearney, U.S.N., Perth Amboy, Rev. David Magie, D.D., Elizabethtown.
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GARDEN FRONT, LIVINGSTON STREET.
PACKER COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, L. I.
This Institution claims to give to females all the advantages for thorough and complete education that are enjoyed by the other sex in our best appointed Colleges.
It is liberally endowed, and is under the patronage of the State.
Its location, in the city of Brooklyn, opposite New York, enables it to command all the educational resources of the metropolis; while no country village is more quiet, beautiful, or healthy.
THE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION
Is under the direction of A. Crittenden, A.M., who has devoted his whole life to female education. He is assisted by twenty-four professors and teachers ; and the course of instruction embraces the modern languages, with Latin, the various branches of Literature, History, Mathematics, Chemistry, Natural, Moral, and Intellectual Philosophy, Music, Drawing, Painting, &c. &c.
THE LABORATORY
Is a model of its kind, and furnished with every necessary article of apparatus. THE OBSERVATORY
Has an excellent achromatic telescope of six inches object glass. It is equatorially mounted, moved by clockwork, &c.
THE CABINETS
Are amply provided with minerals, shells, &c. One or two articles of apparatus particularly arrest the attention of the observer,-one of Ross's Compound Microscopes, which magnifies 1800 diameters, also Barlow's large Planetarium, eleven feet in diameter.
The accommodations for pupils from abroad are intended to afford all the comforts of home, and to secure for them social, intellectual, and moral culture.
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PACKER COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE, BROOKLYN. A. CRITTENDEN., A.M., PRINCIPAL.
CHICAGO MERCANTILE COLLEGE
DESIGN.
The object of this chain of Colleges is to prepare young men in an essential manner for the duties of a business life, in giving them a thorough knowledge of the sciences which secure that end.
BUFFALO MERCANTILE COLLEGE
BRYANT, STRATTON & CO.'S
CONTION. COLLECTE
ALBANY _ COLLEGE
PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE
NEW YORK CITY MERCANTILE COLLEGE.
MERCANTILE COLLEGES.
CLEVELAND
MERCANTILE COLLÈGE
TERMS.
A scholarship, which can be purchased at any of these points for $40, entitles the holder to a Life Membership in either or all of the above Colleges.
No institutions of the kind in the country are so thorough in all departments.
DETROIT MERCAN
COLLEGE
Address BRYANT, STRATTON & CO., at either of the above points, for circular and catalogue containing full particulars.
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COOPERSTOWN SEMINARY AND FEMALE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE, (Male and Female.) Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York.
Board and Tuition, Per Year, $120.
R. C. FLACK. Principal and Proprietor
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Length of building, 137 feet. Width of do. 77 feet.
Play grounds, 25 acres. Gymnasium covers 1,900 feet.
The building and grounds cost $75,000.
POUGHKEEPSIE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL. A BOARDING SCHOOL FOR BOYS OF ALL AGES.
This school was established in 1836. From that time to this there has been bnt one change in the principalship,-which occurred after the death of the late principal, Charles Bartlett. It has always enjoyed a liberal patronage, drawn from all sections. During the past year pupils have been in attendance from twelve States.
The students prepare their lessons in one large room, where one of the Principals presides.
FRENCH, SPANISH, AND GERMAN
Are each taught by a native teacher.
The principals and their families. the teachers and pupils, all reside in one building and eat at the same table. The pupils are not allowed to leave the premises without permission. The building is lighted with gas, and heated with hot air furnaces. No expense has been spared to attain thorough ventilation. The pupils rooms are furnished with a carpet, clothes-press, single beds, wash-stand with bowl and pitcher to each pupil.
In short, no effort has been omitted to make this in every respect
A FIRST CLASS SCHOOL.
The annnal expense is two hundred and fifty dollars. Spanish and German, Music and Drawing, are the only extras.
We refer to the following gentlemen, most of whom have been patrons of the sehool :-
Rev. S. II. Weston, Hudson St., New York,
Hon. Gulian C. Verplanck, New York,
Hon. James Emott, Poughkeepsie,
Isaac Roosevelt, M.D., Poughkeepsie,
Prof. Charles Murray Nairne, Columbia College, N. Y.,
Prof. John Foster, Union College, Schenectady,
Prof. Wm. II. Crosby, Poughkeepsie,
O. R. Wiltis, Freehold, N. J.,
Prof. John Haywood, Westerville, Ohio,
Rev. H. G. Ludlow, Oswego,
Rev. A. D. Traver, Poughkeepsie,
Rev. S. Buel, Poughkeepsie.
J. H. Griscom, M.D., New York,
F. S. Macias, 46 Beaver St., New York,
David F. Hoadly, Office Panama R. R., Wall St., New York, HIon. John Thompson, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Solomon Jenner, 75 Henry St., N. Y.,
David D. Otis, Watertown, N. Y.,
Thomas R. Smiley, Hamilton, Ohio, R. C. Crocheron, 1 Park Place, New York,
Col. G. T. M. Davis, 47 Exchange Place, New York, Hon. E. S. Doughty, Somerville, N. J.,
Capt. James L. Day, Norwich, Conn.,
Joseph A. Eddy, St. Louis, Mo.,
II. Il. Hathorn, Saratoga Springs, N. Y.,
Seth Richards, Bentonsport, Iowa,
J. M. Sims, M.D., New York.
Those who may desire further information are invited to visit the school or to address the Principals,
C. B. WARRING, A.M., } OTIS BISBEE, A.M.,
Principals.
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YOUNG LADIES' INSTITUTE, AT TEMPLE GROVE, SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. REV. L. F. BEECHER, D.D., PRINCIPAL.
HOMELAND MY
Open forty weeks, from the second Monday in September of each year. Every department supplied with expe- rienced teachers. Music taught, singly and in classes, by competent professors, on a new and highly approved plan, by · means of which a
¿ MUSICAL EDUCATION
Of the highest grade can be reached at less expense than at any other place in the State.
The French, German, and Spanish Languages receive special attention.
Every department is under the special and personal supervision of the Prin- cipal. Number of pupils limited to one hundred. TERMS.
From one hundred and sixty to two hundred dollars, for board and English tuition. Music from forty to fifty dol- lars per annum. Access to the cele-
brated Congress Spring daily, free of charge. This privilege alone is often worth the price of a year's residence at the school. Catalogues sent to any address, on application to the Principal.
HIGHLAND ACADEMY, NEWBURGH, ORANGE Co., N. Y. DEPARTMENTS.
CLASSICAL STUDIES,
MODERN LANGUAGES, DRAWING and PAINTING,
ENGLISH BRANCHES,
VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
The school year, of forty-two weeks, commences the second Tuesday of September in each year. Accomplished instructors employed in the various departments.
For particulars apply to
WM. N. REID, Principal and Proprietor.
Rev. John Brown, D.D., Newburgh, Rev. John Forsyth, D.D., Newburgh, Hon. Nathaniel Jones, Newburgh,
Hon. Jno. W. Brown, Justice Supreme Court, Newburgh,
REFERENCES. - Ilon. Jolin Slosson, Judge of Superior Conrt, N. Y. City, Win. E. Warren, Esq,, Deputy Controller of the City of New York, William Fullerton, Esq., 61 Wall St., New York City.
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