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EARLY EDUCATION IN WARREN COUNTY |
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SHOCCO FEMALE ACADEMY, 1818. |
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| We, the undersigned having engaged the Rev. Thomas Cottrell and his Lady, to teach a Female School in Warren County and within one and a half miles of the Shocco Spring, respectfully invite Parents and Guardians of Female children to aid them in the Institution, by sending them there. Mr. Cottrell and Lady are both members of the Methodist Church, himself a Preacher of the Gospel, and has taught school for several years past at the Hyco Academy in Caswell County with applause, they come recommended to us es being eminently qualified to discharge the duties attached to their trust. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The different branches of Literature that will be taught, are Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, Needle Work, Drawing and Painting. The price of Tuition for the three first branches $16 per annum ; the latter $20. The exercises of the School will commence on the 2nd Monday in January 1819. * * * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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WILL RECEIVE BOYS UNDER TEN. |
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SHOCCO FEMALE ACADEMY. |
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| * * * The exercises of the School will be resumed on the first Monday in January, under the direction of the Rev. Thomas Cottrell, his Lady and Son; who have, during the past year, conducted the Institution entirely to the satisfaction of those concerned. * * * Small boys under 10 years of age will be received. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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TESTIMONIAL, 1820. |
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| WE, the undersigned, having attended the late examination of the students of the Shocco Female Academy, under the management of Doct. Cottrel, his Lady and Son, feel no hesitation in saying that the performance of the children far excelled anything we have ever witnessed, and therefore are entirely of the opinion that this school is not second to any in the state. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SHOCCO FEMALE ACADEMY FOR 1821 |
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| * * * The Exercises of the School will be resumed on the 1st January, 1821. * * * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ADVANTAGES SHOCCO FEMALE ACADEMY, 1821. |
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| Doctor Thomas Cottrell returns thanks to the Public, for the liberal share of patronage which he has hitherto received ; witnessing an increase every successive Session. The Institution at the commencement of the ensuing year will be permanently established at the well known, highly respectable and healthy place, Shady Grove, about four miles from where it now is. The School is in a flourishing situation at this time; and from the general satisfaction which has been given by his Lady and Son, the governess and instructor of the Students; their unremitted attention, good government and success in the advancement of their pupils in the Literary and Ornametal branches of education, he flatters himself that he will continue to merit the attention and enjoy the interest of his friends. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| There are some advantages attendant on this institution not common in the country—the opportunity of regularly attending public and divine service under the superintendance both of a itinerant and local ministry. Medical aid in the family without cost. Every important branch of female education is taught except music. While times continue as they are, the price of Board and Tuition will be one hundred dollars per annum, or fifty dollars per Session—payable in advance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| N. B. Boys not exceeding ten years of age, admitted. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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COTTRELLS MOVE TO SHADY GROVE, 1822. |
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| Of the Students of the Shocco Female Academy, under the direction of Dr.
T. Cottrell, his Lady and Son, took place on the 15th and lath of
November. * * * The Exercises of this Institution will be resumed on the 1st Monday in January, 1822, at Shady Grove, where it will be permanent. |
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MALE DEPARTMENT ADDED, 1822. |
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| * * * I can with great pleasure inform the public, that I have at the request and entire satisfaction of all the Trustees in the neighborhood of the same, employed the Rev. Rufus Wiley, his son and daughter, of Newborn, to take charge not only of this, but a Male Academy, (which is within two hundred yards of it) where young men can be prepare() for the University, who will commence the first session on the first day of January next. * * * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| [Philip Wiley, son of Rev. Rufus Wiley, is given a testimonial by John 0. Freeman, principal of Newbern Academy, dated February 24, 1821; also a testimonial from William Gaston, president of the Board of Trustees, dated March 23, 1821.] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ADMINISTRATION OF WILIE AND LUCAS. |
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| Within two hundred yards of each other and two miles of the Shocco Springs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The first session of the exercises of this Institution, will re-commence on the 1st day of next month, under the care of Mr. PHILIP WILIE, of Newbern, and Mrs. MARY LUCAS, of Raleigh, on the following terms :—For Tuition $10 in either department, and $40 for Board for young ladies, or for boys under ten years of age, if boarded with Mrs. Lucas, (who will be well prepared in a large convenient warm house, to receive 15 or 20) and for $30, Board may be obtained within one mile of the same, in as respectable houses as any in this part of the State. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Institution will be under my immediate inspection, where every attention will be paid to the morals and deportment of the Students entrusted to it. As to the qualifications of the Teachers, I cannot say more than may be seen in the annexed certificates. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| This may certify all whom it may concern, that the bearer, Mr. Philip Wilie, son of the Rev. Rufus Wilie, of Newborn, has been, during several years, under my immediate care, as a pupil in the Newbern Academy.—During the whole of this period, he has been distinguished by the undeviating propriety and correctness of his deportment, as well as by his rapid progress in the various branches of a Classical and English education. As a Latin and Greek scholar, he may deservedly rank among the first of his age—and is probably surpassed by few—he is also well acquainted with English Grammar, Arithmetic, Trigonometry, and the branches usually taught in Schools and Academies. Indeed, such has been the singular correctness of his deportment, and such his thorough and critical knowledge of the languages, that I should most cheerfully and confidently recommend him as a suitable person to take upon himself the office of an instructor in any School or Academy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| I have known Mr. Philip Wilie from a child, and cheerfully [testify] to his uniformly good conduct, and correct habits. As one of the Trustees of the Newbern Academy, I have had frequent opportunities of observing, and of learning from the observations of others, his attention to study and progress of learning. I believe him a good scholar and an excellent young man. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| We have been for some years Trustees of the Newbern Academy, and so far as our observation has gone, or we have heard from others, we entertain no doubt that the character given Mr. Philip Wilie by the Principal of the Academy, is deserved by him. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Rd. S. Mason, can testify to the same during the period he has been. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Raleigh, 19th December, 1821. |
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| The undersigned, having understood that proposals have been made to Mrs. Mary Lucas, by the Trustees of the Shocco Academy, to take charge of the female department of the institution, over which they preside, cheerfully bear testimony to the fitness and acknowledged qualifications of this Lady as an instructress in the various branches of education, usually taught in female seminaries of learning. She is a native of their Town—has been raised and educated amongst them, and, from infancy, has been personally known to many of them. They, therefore, feel justified in expressing their perfect conviction of her abilities as an instructress of youth.—Mrs. Lucas, acted, for some time, as an assistant in the Raleigh Academy; and, as such, afforded the most unqualified satisfaction. During the present year she has been engaged in instructing a large and respectable class of young Ladies in MUSIC; and the progress of the pupils, under her care, justify the undersigned in speaking in terms of high commendation of her competency, to teach, in this useful and ornamental branch of female education. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1823. |
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| MRS. LUCAS respectfully states to the public her intention of reopening
the Academy at the above place, on the first Monday in January next. The retired and pleasant situation of the Shocco Seminary, its salubrious air and good water, are acknowledged by all who are acquainted with it, and offers inducements to parents and guardians, of which few situations can boast. Add to these considerations, the facility which it presents to friends to see or write to their children or wards, being only a few miles from the great Northern road, and its advantages will readily be admitted. Mrs. Lucas stands pledged by her former success, and the approbation of friends, to devote herself to the instruction and morals of her pupils, and a due care for their health and comfort. Having associated with her an able Female assistant, she will teach the following branches of education, viz. Spelling, Reading and Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, History, Astronomy, Philosophy, Drawing, and Painting, Plain and Ornamental Needle-work. TERMS. Board and Tuition, $50 per Session, or board alone may be had in the
most respectable families at $40 per session. |
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PAINTING ON VELVET ADDED TO THE COURSE, 1824. |
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| The examination of the Young Ladies attached to the above Institution,
will commence on Friday the 4th of June, next. The company of the
Parents and Guardians of the Students and of all others who may be
pleased to attend is respectfully invited. The Exercises of the Institution will be resumed on the 15th of June. In addition to the Course of Instruction pursued heretofore in this Seminary, Painting on Velvet will also be taught. |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1826. |
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MRS. LUCAS respectfully states to the public her intention of reopening her Academy at the above place, on the second Monday in January next. The retired and pleasant situation of the Shocco Seminary, its salubrious air and good water, and the facility which it presents to parents for communication with their children, offers inducements and advantages of which few places can boast. Mrs. Lucas stands pledged by her former success, and the approbation of Friends, to devote herself to the instruction and morals of her pupils. Having associated with her, an able female assistant, the following branches of useful education will be attended to: Spelling, Reading and Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, History, Chemistry, Astronomy, Philosophy and Botany. In addition to these studies, Drawing & Painting, Plain and Ornamental Needle-work, Painting on Velvet and Music, will be practically taught. TERMS. |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1827 |
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MRS. LUCAS respectfully informs her friends and the public, that the
Exercises of her School will re-commence on the first Monday in February
next. The Examination of her pupils which closed on the 17th of
November, afforded satisfactory evidence to all present, of the progress
they had made. During the present year an Academy has been built, which will enable her to board a greater number of Students, than hitherto, who will have the advantage of her constant attention. The retired and pleasant situation of the Shocco Seminary, its salubrious air and good water, and the facility which it presents to Parents for communication with their children (being near the main Stage Road), offers inducements and advantages of which few places can boast. MRS. LUCAS stands pledged by her former success and the approbation of friends, to devote herself assiduously to the instruction and morals of her pupils. Having associated with her, an able Female Assistant, the following branches of useful Education will be attended to. viz. Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, Astronomy, Philosophy, Rhetoric, Chemistry, Logic, History, Mythology, and Botany. TERMS. |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1829. |
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MRS. LUCAS respectfully informs her friends and the public, that the
Exercises of the above Academy will be resumed on the 1st Monday in
February next. The utmost attention will be paid to the morals and behavior of the young Ladies placed in this Seminary; and its retired, pleasant & healthy situation, its salubrious air and fine spring water, make it a very desirable residence for youth. This Academy has been under her care for the last seven years, and only one case of sickness has occurred during this time, although the principal part of her pupils were from the most unhealthy parts of the State. Being only a few miles from the Stage Road, her Academy affords opportunities for Parents and Guardians of regular communications with their Children and Wards. In addition to the usual Elements of Education and Plain and Ornamental Needle Work, the young Ladies will be instructed in Geography, History, Astronomy, Chemistry, Botany, Philosophy, Mythology, Drawing and Painting on Velvet, Music, &c. TERMS.—Board and Tuition $50 per Session. Music $20. Painting on Velvet $5. For Drawing, Painting on Paper, or Needle Work, no extra charge will be made. |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1830. |
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MRS. LUCAS respectfully informs her friends and the public, that the
Exercises of the above Academy will be resumed on the first Monday in
February next. The utmost attention will be paid to the morals and behavior of the young Ladies placed in this Seminary; and its retired, pleasant & healthy situation, its salubrious air and fine spring water, make it a very desirable residence for youth. This Academy has been under her care for the last eight years, and only one case of sickness has occurred during this time, although the principal part of her pupils were from the most unhealthy parts of the State. Being only a few miles from the Stage Road, her Academy affords opportunities for Parents and Guardians of regular communications with their Children and Wards. In addition to the usual Elements of Education and Plain and Ornamental Needle Work, the young Ladies will be instructed in Geography, History, Astronomy, Chemistry, Botany, Philosophy, Mythology, Drawing and Painting on Velvet, Lace Work, Music, &c TERMS.—Board and Tuition $50 per Session. Music $20 half payable in advance. Painting on Velvet $3. For Drawing, Painting on Paper, or Needle Work, no extra charge will be made. |
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| The Star, Tarboro' Press, Halifax Minerva, Warrenton Reporter and Washington Echo, will insert the above three times and forward tiler bills to this office. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MRS. LUCAS RETURNS TO RALEIGH, 1832. |
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Mrs. Mary J. Lucas adopts this method of announcing to her friends and
the public, that, in consequence of repeated solicitations, she has come
to the determination of again returning to Raleigh, with
a view to the devotion of her time as an instructress of Music. Her
school will be opened on the first of January ensuing, before which time
her terms, &c will be made known. In this community where so large a portion of her life has been spent, she feels confident that it is unnecessary to say anything of her qualifications as an instructress. She trusts that her friends will yield her such patronage as she is determined to merit, and this is all she asks. |
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ADMINISTRATION OF MRS. ANN JOHNSON, 1832. |
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Mrs. ANN JOHNSON avails herself of the present opportunity of informing her friends and the public generally, that she has procured a Preceptress to take charge of a School within her family, inferior to none in this section of the country. Those of her friends who feel a willingness to entrust their children to her care, may rest assured that no pains will be spared to render them comfortable and happy, and that all due attention will be paid to the cultivation of their minds and the improvement of their manners. The Lady she has employed is well qualified to teach all the useful branches of Learning usually taught in the Southern country, together with French, Italian and such other Studies as are desirable for the completion of Female Education. She is also a proficient in Music, and instructs Young Ladies on the Piano, the Harp and Spanish Guitar. |
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WARRENTON FEMALE ACADEMY, 1819. |
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| The Principals of the Male and Female Academies at Warrenton deem it necessary to inform the friends of these Institutions, and the public generally, that the reports of the existence of a contagious disease in this place are altogether false; and that the accounts which have been propagated respecting the number of deaths that have taken place are greatly exaggerated. There have been but five deaths in the last three months, two of the persons deceased were far advanced in years, one of them died of the Dropsy; the remaining three died of fevers, which certainly were not contagious, and of which there are now no cases. The Town and neighborhood are quite as healthy as usual, as. the Physicians residing in this place will testify. * * * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, 1819. |
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The Public Examination of the Young Ladies in this Academy, will commence on Wednesday the 16 instant; and will be continued on the two following days—when the friends of the Institution are invited to attend. The business of the succeeding session will begin on Monday the 28th inst. Those persons who intend to place Children in this Seminary, will greatly facilitate their progress by sending them early in the Session. |
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