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. £1ft i
$10 <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 application.
$15<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. \ , . , , .„ . . ,
(8. Natural Philosophy «plamed and Ulustrated,
(9. Astronomy and in many instances by
(10. Chemistry ) practical experiments
$20<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,
John H. Hassam
Raleigh, December 1,1819. .
—Raleigh Register, December 3, 1819.
(Source: North Carolina Schools and Academies, 1790-1840, By Charles L. Coon 1914)
