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Undated program of lectures to be given by Alden Partridge; written in Alden Partridge's handwriting, possibly in 1845 for a series of lectures in March 1846; topics include the American Revolution, national education, the Sahara Desert,and war with England. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcription may be subject to error.

Broadside describing the course of study offered at Alden Partridge's Military-Collegiate Institution in Norwich, Vermont, with a fall term to open 13 September 1848. ; CAPT. PARTRIDGE'S MILITARY-COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION, AT NORWICH, VERMONT. THE FALL TERM, at this Institution, will commence on WEDNESDAY, the 13th of SEPTEMBER. The departments of In-struction are as follows, viz.: 1. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND MILITARY ENGINEERING. This department embraces all those branches of theoretical and practical Mathematics, Topography, Military Science, and such other branches as are necessary to form a good Scientific and practical Civil and Military Engineer. The practical use of the Barometer, in calculating the Heights of Mountains, and which is highly useful in all practical Scientific Operations, and which is not taught at any other Institution in the United States, will be particularly attended to. The charge (for tui-tion) for carrying a student through the full course, in this department, including the use of Instruments, will be forty dollars. The time necessary for a diligent student to complete a full course, will be from four to five Quarters, of eleven weeks each. Should a longer time be necessary, no addition will be made to the charge. Each Student will be allowed to complete the course as soon as he can. 2. THE FULL ENGLISH COLLEGIATE COURSE. The full course in this department will embrace all of the preceding, with the addition of the Laws of Nations; Natural and Political Law; Logic; Rhetoric ; Moral Science; Mental Philosophy; History; Geography; Natural Philosophy and Astronomy; Belles Lettres, &c., &c. Composition, Declamation, and a correct Grammatical knowledge of the English Lan-guage will be required of all. The time necessary for a diligent student to complete the course in this department, will be from eight to ten Quarters, and the charge for tuition eighty dollais. Should a longer time be necessary, no additional charge will be made. Blackstone's Commentaries will be added for those who wish to attend to them. 3. The Latin and Greek Languages will be taught to those who may wish to attend to them, and to such extent as they may require; and the charge on this account will be in proportion to the increase of time. 4. Those students who prefer to pay a Quarterly tuition to accepting of the terms proposed in the 1st and 2d articles, will be charged as follows, viz.: Tuition per Quarter, of eleven weeks, - $8,00 Incidental expenses, " " 1,00 Board, in respectable private families, from one dollar fifty, to one dollar seventy-five cents per week. Private study-rooms from one dollar fifty to two dollars per Quarter. Washing not to exceed twenty cents per week Fuel from $1,50 to $1,75 per cord. 5. Capt. P. will receive, not to exceed twenty, Students as Boarders in his family, for forty dollars per Quarter, or one hun-dred and sixty dollars for the Collegiate year of forty-four weeks, which will include Board, Tuition, Room-rent, Washing, Lights, Fuel, and the usual Incidentals. 6. Capt. P. will receive a Class, not to exceed fifteen, to be instructed in all the branches necessary to teach a Select English School, including Practical Surveying, and the use of the Barometer. Tuition $6,00 per Quarter. 7. THE NORWICH INSTITUTE. This Institution, formerly so flourishing under the Instruction of Messrs. Shedd, Ilurlbutt, &c., will be re-opened, under the superintendence of Capt. P., on the 13th of September. The Instruction will include all the branches necessary to prepare a student to enter on the higher branches in the Collegiate department, or to teach a good District School. The charge for tui-tion will be four dollars per Quarter, or five dollars, if the Languages are included. The student in this, and all the other departments will have the privilege of attending Capt. P.'s lectures, and the Military Exercises without additional charge. 8. LECTURES. Capt. P. delivers an annual Course of Lectures on the Science of Government, the Constitution of the United States, Po-litical Economy, the several branches of Military Science, and other branches of useful knowledge, which are open to all the students. 9- Students are admitted at any time, and charged tuition from the time of joining. 10. The Commencement will be on Monday, the 4th of September. Also, the celebration of the 28th Anniversary, since the establishment of the Institution at Norwich, under the name of the A. L. S. M. Academy. Several interesting addresses will be delivered. The public generally, and all of Capt, P.'s former pupils, particularly, are urgently invited to attend. 11. A Literary Convention will meet at Norwich on the 4th of September, for the purpose of adopting measures to establish on a permanent basis, at Norwich, or some other convenient place, in New England, a Literary, Scientific and Military Institu-tion, of a high order. Addresses may be expected from Joseph C. Wright, Esq., of New York, and Major Simeon Wheeler of Virginia,"former Graduates under Capt. P. All the friends of a truly American System of Education, are urgently invited to attend. Norwich, Vermont, June 12, 1848. NOTE. Those who wish a more extended Literary and Scientific course than the foregoing, can be carried forward to any extent they really require. Payments for board and tuition to be made quarterly or half-yearly in advance.

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Compiled from John Stow's The survey of London, according to Allibone, Critical dict. of Eng. lit. ; First edition, 1739, has title: The history of London. ; Errors in paging: v. 1: 620 numbered 20; v. 2: 825-827, 1091 numbered 926-927, 1061; 871-872 repeated, 875-876 omitted in numbering; extra pages numbered *1387-*1391 inserted. ; v. 1. Origin, increase, proceedings, privileges, customs, charters, acts of Common-Council . --v. 2. The political history , with an accurate survey of the several wards, liberties, precincts, &c., an account of the parishes and churches; civil, military and ecclesiastical government, companies and commerce, antiquities, offices, societies, state of learning, and monuments of charity and piety, including the several parishes in Westminster, Middlesex, and Surry. ; Mode of access: Internet.

Broadside describing the course of study offered at the Pennsylvania Literary, Scientific, and Military Institute in Bristol, Pennsylvania, signed by Alden Partridge in Norwich, Vermont, on 27 June 1842. Also includes information about tuition, qualifications for admission, lectures, dress, and rules and regulations. ; Printed in Norwich, Vermont? Alden Partridge established the Pennsylvania Literary, Scientific and Military Institute in Bristol, PA, in 1842. The school closed in 1846 and moved to Harrisburg, PA, in 1847. ; THE PENNSYLVANIA Literary, Scientific, and Military Institute, At Bristol, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The Institution is located on the banks of the Delaware river, two miles from Bristol and seventeen from Philadelphia, with which city there is a daily communication by steamboat and railroad. The situation is one of the most healthy and pleasant in the United States, easy of access from every section of the Union, and surrounded by a rich and beautiful agricultural country. The sons of those parents who may have conscientious scruples relative to bearing arms, will be excused from attending the military duties, if their parents specially request it Captain Partridge would respectfully inform the public that the above mentioned institution will be opened for the reception of students under his direction and superintendence, on Monday the 5th of September, 1842, in the spacious edifice known by the name of Bristol College, near Bristol, Bucks county, Pennsylvania. The course of education will be extensive, and well calculated to prepare young men for the correct and efficient discharge of the various duties of life, whether occupying public or private, civil or military stations. The following branches of literature, science and instruction will be embraced in the course of education, viz:—The Latin, Greek, French, Spanish and English languages, Arithmetic, construction and use of Logarithms, Algebra, Geometry, Planometry, Stereometry, Trigonometry, Conic Sections, Surveying, both Theoretical and Practical, Mensuration of Heights and Distances, Civil and Military Engineering, Topographical Drawing, Mechanics, Hydrostactics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Optics, Electricity, Magnetism, Elements of Chemistry, Astronomy, Geography, History, Ethics, Rheto-ric, Logic, Laws of Nations, Natural and Political Law, Mental Philosophy, Permanent and Field Fortifications, Artillery, the attack and defence of fortified places, Castrametation, Tactics, both Ancient and Modern, Practical and Military Instruction, embracing the Schools of the Soldier, Company and Battalion,—also, the turning off, mounting and relieving Guards and Sentinels—the Constitution of the United States, and the Science of Government generally; Political Economy, the use of the Barometer, with its application to measuring the Altitudes of Mountains and other Eminences, Ornamental Penmanship, Music and Fencing. The Military Exercises will be attended to at those hours of the day which are usually passed by students in idleness, or useless amusements, for which they will constitute a healthful and pleasing substitute. They do not interfere in the least with regular study, but on the contrary, by inducing habits of order and regularity, and promoting vigorous health, they aid essentially mental improvement. The regular expenses for the Academic year, of forty-eight (48) weeks, will be as follows, viz: For tuition in any or all of the regular branches of instruction, and board, $154 00 For fuel, lights, use of arms, and accoutrements, 6 00 Amount per annum, $160 00 Washing is not included in the above, as many parents and guardians may wish to regulate it themselves. Arrangements, however, will be made to have the washing done either at or in the vicinity of the institution, on the most reasonable terms, for all those who may wish to have it so done. Arrangements will also be made for furnishing, on reasonable terms, at the institution, books, stationery, uniform clothing, and all other necessary articles, to all those students whose parents and guardians may wish to have them thus furnished. Each student will be required to be furnished on joining the institution, with a single mattrass and pillow, with the necessary bedding, two chairs, a medium sized table, with drawer, or a writing desk, with a small book case at the back, four napkins, a pitcher and two tumblers, &c.; sleeping berths will be provided at the institution at a very moderate price, they will cost but little. All the furniture to be simple and cheap- Tables or desks made of pine and varnished, will answer every purpose. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION. Candidates for admission must be of unexceptionable moral character,—be able to read and spell the English language correctly— write a fair legible hand—understand well the ground rules of arithmetic, and also the elements of English grammar. As a general rule none will be admitted under eleven years of age. TERMS OF PAYMENT. The Quarterly bills for the regular expenses (amounting to forty dollars for 12 weeks,) must be paid in advance. The bills for articles furnished at the institution, may be paid in advance, or at the expiration of the quarter, at the option of the parent or guardian; the bills of all banks current, at par, in Philadelphia, and also drafts on Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, and Boston, will be received in payment of all bills. VACATIONS. There will be one annual vacation, which will commence on the first Monday of September, and continue 4 weeks, SCIENTIFIC AND MILITARY LECTURES. Capt. Partridge will deliver an annual course of Lectures at the Institution, on the several branches of Military Science, on Political Economy, the Constitution of the United States, the Science of Government, &c., &c., which will be free for all the members of the Institution. To those who are not members, but may wish to attend the course, the following charges will be made, viz: To each General and Field Officer of Volunteers and Militia, combined with practical instruction, (if desired,) $'4 00 To each Company Officer, do do, 3 00 To each non-commissioned Officer and Private, 2 00 To gentlemen, not connected with the Military, 5 00 EXTRA BRANCHES. The French and Spanish Languages, Music, Fencing, and Ornamental Penmanship, will be considered extra branches, for which those who attend to them, will be charged for each branch to which he attends, four dollars for thirty-six lessons. EXAMINATIONS. There will be two public examinations each year. The last to be during the week preceding vacation. TIMES OF ADMISSION. The best time for joining the Institution, will be at the expiration of the vacation. Stu-dents will, however, be admitted at any time of the year. DRESS. The students will be required to wear a neat, but plain uniform dress—the same that was formerly worn at Middletown, and is now worn at the Norwich University. The price of the coat will vary from ten to fourteen dollars, according to quality. Blue vests and pantaloons for winter, and white for summer. The whole dress is less expensive than that worn by students generally. PROMISCUOUS REGULATIONS. 1st. The students will be styled Cadets. 2d. Each Cadet who does not wish to complete the full course of instruction, can attend to such branches only as will best qualify him for any particular occupation or profession he may intend to pursue. 3d. Each Cadet will be allowed to progress in his studies as rapidly as possible, consistent with a thorough understanding of the same. By this a good student will be enabled to save much time and expense in the acquirement of any given amount of knowledge. 4th. The discipline will be strict, but correct—in principle, military—in practice, pa-rental. 5th. Good morals, a strict regard for the great principles of religion, and a patriotic attachment to our free institutions, will be strongly and constantly inculcated into the minds of all the Cadets. 6th. The Instruction in every department, will be thorough and practical. The Cadets will be frequently taken out on practical scientific, as well as Military excursions, which will conduce equally to health and improvement. 7th, Habits of industry and economy will be strongly urged and enforced upon all. No unnecessary expenditures will be permitted. 8th. The Institution will be conducted on broad and liberal principles, and all the members, from whatever section they may come, will enjoy equal advantages and equal privileges. A. PARTRIDGE. Norwich, Vt., June 27th, 1842. At a meeting of Citizens and Military, held at Reading on the 20th of May, it was among other things resolved, that it is expedient to establish Independent Military and Literary Academies, on the principles of those of Norwich, Vt., and Norfolk, Va., in Pennsylvania. The following gentlemen were appointed a Committee to assist in carrying out the views of the meeting: Gen. John Davis, of Bucks co.; Gen. C. Schimer, of Northampton co.; Adj. Gen. Diller, Philadelphia; Gen. W. High, Reading; Col. Purdy, Bucks; Col. R. M. Lee, Philadelphia; Col. Kenderton Smith, Philadelphia; Col. W. P. Smith, Philadelphia; Col. Jas. Page, Philadelphia; Col. George Wynekoop, Pottsville; Maj. W. H. Keim, Reading; Capt. J. Archambault, Philadelphia; Capt. Z. Mathews, Norristown; Capt. Boas, Allentown; Lieut. R. K. Scott, Philadelphia; J. 8. Hober, Montgomery; J. S. Bryan, Bucks; W. T. Rogers, Bucks; Daniel Fuller, Esq. No. 92 Arch street, Philadelphia.

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Asks Partridge for his political views; would Partridge support Gov. Woodbury for Vice-president? Would like Partridge to write a letter with his views, which Kingsbury plans to send on to President Jackson; mentions Partridge's upcoming lecture in the area (see letter of 11 December 1834).

Contains extracts from papers, seized by the government, belonging to the London Corresponding Society, the Society for Constitutional Information and other political organizations. ; "The first report from the Committee of Secrecy appointed by the House of Lords ." (ordered to be printed 7th June, 1794, 4th ed.) and the "Supplement to the Second report from the Committee of Secrecy [of the House of Commons] ." (ordered to be printed the 16th of June, 1794) have special title-pages. ; First report . Ordered to be printed 17th May 1794. 3d ed.--The second report . with an appendix; and a Supplement and an appendix: to which are added the First and Second reports of the Secret Committee of the House of Lords; with an appendix. 4th ed. ; Mode of access: Internet.

Undated manuscript in Alden Partridge's handwriting, which may have been written in 1828 based on a printed variant of the lecture. The lecture defines elementary education and discusses why current system of education in the U.S. is defective: it is not practical, it neglects physical exercise, students have too much idle time, students allowed too much pocket money, the same course of education is prescribed for all, students are expected to complete their education in a prescribed length of time. His organization of an educational institution, stemming from his 16 years experience, would be strictly military. Military science and instruction would be mandatory because it is useful in reading and writing history, important for legislators, and is useful to the traveler. Would also add classical and scientific instruction, scientific operations in the field (pedestrian excursions), practical agricultural pursuits, lectures on many various subjects, and add mechanic shops to teach use of tools. The day would be divided 8 hours study, 8 hours sleep, 3 hours meals and personal duties, 2 hours military and other physical exercise and 3 hours for agricultural or scientific pursuits and duties and to attend lectures. Advantages cited as gaining as much book knowledge in 6 years as the present system; preparing accomplished soldiers, agriculturists, mechanics, political economists, legislators and statesmen; instilling habits of industry, economy and morality; and a vigorous physical constitution. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

"From a leading Adams print, edited and published . by David Lee Child, and recommended to patronage by a circular, under the hands of H.A.S. Dearborn ." The extracts are made by enemies of the paper and its cause. ; An exhibit of the amount of monies received from the government by the Dearborn family: p. 23-24. ; Title on spine: Political extracts, 1828. ; Introduction -- Circular -- Abuse of Gen. Jackson -- Abuse of Mrs. Jackson -- Abuse of the Senate of the United States -- Abuse of the Hon. Martin Buren -- Abuse of Gov. Clinton -- Abuse of the Hon. Albion K. Parris -- Abuse of the Hon. John Randolph -- Abuse of Mr. McDuffie and his copatriots -- Abuse of Gen. McLean, post master general -- Abuse of Gen. Duff Green, and other distinguished Jackson editors -- Appendix -- Addenda. ; Mode of access: Internet.

Broadside describing the course of study and announcing the spring term of the American Literary, Scientific, and Military Collegiate Institute in Norwich, Vermont. Includes a handwritten insertion to the text by Alden Partridge and a note announcing a meeting of Partridge's former pupils at commencement celebrations in August 1848. ; Printed in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania? ; THE AMERICAN LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC, AND MILITARY COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE, AT NORWICH, VERMONT. Incorporated under the Broad and Liberal Provisions of the 81st Chap, of the Revised Statutes of Vermont. CAPTAIN PARTRIDGE would inform the public that the Spring Term at this Institution will commence on the first Monday in May, 1848. The instruction will embrace a complete course of CLASSICAL, SCIENTIFIC AND MILITARY EDUCATION. Great attention will be given to practical Mathematics, Civil Engineering, the science of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts, the science of Government and public Administration, the Constitution of the United States, Political Economy, fyc. This system, after nearly thirty years of experience, has proved eminently successful in qualifying young men, not only for the learned Professions and Military service, but for all the practical business of life. The Military course will be, as it ever has been, scientific and pracli-cal, and young men can be as well prepared, for commissions in Military service, as at West Point, and in much less time. The Cadets can complete the full course, or such particular courses as they wish, and will receive appropriate Diplomas accordingly. Captain P. will deliver a full course of lectures annually, on the most important branches of knowledge. Capt. P. will receive Students whose Parents and Guardians reside at a distance, to be under his personal care and instruction, and be considered and treated as a part of his domestic circle, for three hundred dollars per annum, which will include Tuition, Board, Lights, Fuel, Washing, Lectures, Uniform Coats and Caps, use of Arms and Accoutrements, of Class Books, of the Library, use of Mathematical Instruments for prac-tical Scientific Operations, and the necessary expense money, when performing Military and Scientific Excursions by order of Captain P.; or Captain P. will receive Students, for three hundred and seYenty-five dollars, per annum, which will coverall expenses, connected with their education, (including clothing,) from the time they join the Institution, until they leave. Two hundred dollars to be paid when the Student joins, and the balance at the expiration of six month^ The uniform is the same that has been worn by Capt. P.'s Cadets for twenty-seven years. The Bullet-button is a strong bond of union among them,— Students are admitted at any time of the year. No debts must be contracted without the permisssion of Capt. P., and all persons are forbidden to trust any Cadet without such permission. Capt. P. will see that they are provided with every thing necessary. The Cadets will be frequently taken out on practical Scientific Excursions, for purposes of improvement in useful knowledge. This system after an experience of nearly thirty years, has proved eminently successful in qualifying young men, not only, for the learned professions, but for all the practical business of life, and ensures health and a vigorous constitution to all. 0For further particulars apply to Capt. P. at Harrisburg, Pa., until the 10th of April, 1848, and after that, to Norwich, Vermont. N. B.—Norwich is reached from Boston, by Railroad, in about seven hours. NOTE.—The Annual Commencement will be on the third Thursday in August, 1848, at which all of Capt, P.'s former pupils are urgently invited to attend. Several addresses will be delivered. An Eulogy on those Cadets who have died, may be expected on the occasion, from JOSEPH C. WRIGHT, Esq., of Oswego, N. Y., a former graduate under Capt. P. The Association for the promotion of Useful Knowledge, incorporated under the 81st Chapter of the Revised Statutes of Vermont, will meet at Norwich, on the da}', (Wednesday,) before commencement. A full attendance of the members is urgently requested. All of Capt. P.'s former pupils, who left the several Institutions, he has established, in honorable standing, are members of the Association, by right. HARRISBURG, December 23, 1847.

Recognition of the independence of Texas. Reports, incidents and various accounts to the government of the United States of America. Yucatan Governor Miguel Barbachano, announces that the Americans have taken over the Isla del Carmen, which has lost support from the State. p. 1-7 Texas Independence. General correspondence during the years 1846-1847. p. 8-11. Decree from the Supreme Commander of the Army: Joseph M. Salas, on trade with the United States and on places occupied by the enemy. p. 12-13. Newsletter containing various answers from the legislative bodies of the government of the State of Mexico on questions relating to the war against the invaders. p. 14-24. Report given to the government of Yucatán, explaining why two individuals left and gave information to the commander of U.S. forces. p. 25-29. General Ventura Mora, commanding general of Sinaloa, announced that they found no enemy ships along the coast and that Rafael de la Vega has been appointed governor. p. 30-31 The legislatures of Tamaulipas ask the general government for resources to repel the invaders. p. 32-42. The Governor of Durango reports on the movements of the military forces of the State. p. 43-45 Commission given to Mr. Joaquín del Castillo, Lazas Manuel Larrainzar and Juan de la Granja to study personal files relating to Texas. p. 46-56. The government of Tamaulipas has moved to the town of Tula due to the occupation of enemy forces in Ciudad Victoria. p. 57-59 General Francisco de Garay, commander of Huejutla requests instructions from the central government. p. 60-72. Correspondence with the government of Nuevo Leon, related to the war against the United States. p. 73-93. The government of San Luis Potosi asks for the money back it gave to the Northern Army for war expenses, the request was made through personal correspondence. p. 94-97. The War Department inserted an official response from General Santa Anna regarding questions made by the commander of Durango concerning the approved legislative measures that he is able to carry out in defense of the state. p. 98-102. The Minister of War reports that the states of Puebla and Veracruz, both situated in Jalapa, have forces of a 1,000 men and 2,500 men respectively to help beat the invaders. p. 103-113. A review of the political state of the Republic at the time of the invasion for Mexican diplomats abroad. p. 114-119. The Minister of War orders the military commander of Mexico to organize a body under General Romulo Diaz de la Vega, to march against the invaders at Veracruz. p. 120-127 Decree from the temporary Congress making available the National Guard of the States and Territories of the Federation during the war with the United States. p. 128-129. Information given to the governors regarding the national guard forces at their disposal. p. 130-168. The Minister of War has ordered the Governor of Mexico to have 1,000 men available for reserves. P. 169-171. Pio Pico, Governor of the Californias, commissioned Jose Matias Moreno to work with the central government on how to get resources to repel American invaders. p. 172-182 The Government of San Luis Potosi relates complaints from the neighboring area of Real de Catorce against the General of the Northern Army: Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, who imposed a loan upon on them without the knowledge of their own local authorities. p. 183-190. The Governor of Jalisco, reports that Americans have been trying to occupy the Pacific ports and orders garrisons at the ports San Blas and Manzanillo. p. 191-208. 300 National Guardsmen from Guanajuato are ordered to go to Mazatlan and restore order. p. 209- 213. The Vice-Consul of Lima, recounts actions taken in Monterrey against the invaders. p. 214-216. Defensive plan from General Isidro Reyes to prevent the enemy from taking possession of Durango Zacatecas penetrating the interior. p. 217-230

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