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Circular describing the general plan for the Virginia Literary, Scientific, & Military Academy at Portsmouth, Virginia in February 1845, signed by members of the board of trustees. Also includes information about lectures, uniform, and tuition. ; VIRGINIA LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC AND MILITARY ACADEMY. PORTSMOUTH, V A . FEBRUARY, 1845 The Trustees would respectfully inform the public that this Institution is in successful operation, under the superintendance of the former able and popular professors, Maj. S. WHEELER, and Mr. N. B. WEBSTER, assisted in the Junior Department by Mr. D. D. STORY, and Mons. PASCAL SCHISANO Professor of French. GENERAL PLAN. The analytical method of instruction, leading to a thorough investigation of the reasons for every rule learned, and every scientific operation, performed, is strictly adhered to. The student is thus enabled, not only to acquire a knowledge of facts, but also to understand the "why and wherefore;" without which their ready application to the practical business of life cannot be attained. That knowledge of Military science, which, while human nature remains as it. now is, is ever liable to be called into requisition, may be here acquired without the sacrifice of either time or money ; as the Military exercises do not interfere with the usual hours of study, but are attended to at times too often devoted by students to trifling amusement. For this, regular and ennobling exercise is substituted ; which the Trustees feel the most perfect assurance, based upon their own observation and experience, not only tends to expedite the advancement o-f the student, but in a very great degree to secure his health. Particular attention is given to the correct development of the moral and intellectual powers ; while all interference with the peculiar religious or political views of the student is carefully avoided. The discipline of the Institution is strict and uniform, in principle-military, in practice-parental. Energy and promptitude are required, in the discharge of every duty, and correct and gentle-manly deportment, at all times, and places. In fine it is the constant aim of the professors, to prepare those who may be committed to their charge, for the successful prosecution of business, either in a public or private, a civil or military capacity, and for the proper understanding and discharge of the duties incumbent on them, as individuals, as members of community, and as rational and accountable beings. Students are allowed to progress as rapidly as they may be able, consistent with the thorough understanding of the branches to which they at-tend. In addition to the usual Academic course of study, particular attention is paid to the practical sciences, especially the Mathematical. Instruction is also given in the principles of Law. which the Trustees consider an important part of the Education of American youth, inasmuch as every citizen of (Mir Republic, is both amenable to the laws, and either directly or indirectly has an agency in en-acting them. Major S. Wheeler, a graduate of the school of Law at the University of Virginia, and member of the Virginia Bar, instructs in this department. CLASSICAL DEPARTMENT. Students are correctly and thoroughly instructed in the Latin and Greek languages, and fitted for any college, or class in college, or if desired, carried through the entire collegiate course of studies. THE SENIOR ENGLISH DEPARTMENT, Includes the entire course of Mathematics, as taught at the United Slates Military Academy at West Point. The various branches of Natural Science, History, Book-Keeping, Metaphysics, Ethics, See. &c. IN THE JUNIOR DEPARTMENT, The following branches are taught, viz; Reading, Spelling, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography History of the United States, and English Grammar, Particular attention being given to these elementary branches. Exercises in Declamation and Composition, are attended to by all the Cadets. In all the departments, the most approved Text Books are used. LECTURES. An annual series of daily Lectures, before the Classical arid Senior English departments, is included in the course of instruction, on which the Cadets are critically examined, from the notes which they are required to take. The Lectures embrace the following, among other subjects viz: Civil, Physical, and Descriptive, (including Ancient and Modern.) Geography; Ancient and Modern History; Military Science, including Ancient and Modern Fortification, Castrame-tion, and Tactics; Chemistry; Mechanics; Hydrostatics and Hydraulics; Pneumatics; Op-tics; Electricity; Galvanism and Electro-Magnetism; Meteorology; Geology; Mineralogy; Botany; Astronomy; and Natural, National, Constitutional and Municipal Law. APPARATUS. The Academy is furnished with a well selected Library ; a valuable Cabinet of Minerals ; an excellent Philosophical, Chemical, and Electrical Apparatus; Mathematical Instruments, &c. Al-so many valuable Maps, Drawings, &c. MILITARY DEPARTMENT. Military Exercises are attended to daily, by all the Cadets, unless specially excused. The Military department includes full and correct practical instruction in Infantry, Artillery and Rifle Tactics, Fencing and Broad Sword exercise. UNIFORM. The Uniform consists of a blue coat, with standing collar, one row of State (gilt) buttons in front-blue pantaloons for winter and white for summer-and a blue cloth cap, with a small gilt eagle in front. Those of sufficient age to handle the musket are required to have a uniform for parades, and all are required to wear some part of the uniform. The Academy has just been supplied, by the State, with a new set of muskets, and equipments. Parents and Guardians of Cadets, are informed that a record hook is kept, of every recitation and roll call, and a report of the same sent them, at the end of every month-which the Cadet is required to return signed by the Parent or Guardian. TERMS. The Terms have been reduced to the following rates: Classical Department, including the English course, per year, - - $40 00 Senior English Department, - 30 00 Junior Department, - 20 00 The same rates are charged for any period. There is no charge for Lectures-use of Library or any of the Military Exercises. Board can be obtained in good families at from 8 to 12 dollars per month. Gen. JOHN HODGES, President. HOLT WILSON, Esq., Secretary. Dr. R. B. BUTT, Dr. J. N. SCHOOLFIELD, Dr. A.R.SMITH, Col. M. COOKE, Capt. JOHN THOMPSON, Major W. GWYNN, Capt. JOHN ACCINELLY, JOHN A. CHANDLER, Esq.

Printed prospectus of the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy in Norwich, Vermont, approximately 1820. ; A manuscript draft filed with this prospectus is dated 1820 and in the hand of Alden Partridge.

Resolutions to merge the American Literary, Scientific and Military University with the newly formed American Literary, Scientific and Military Institute in Norwich, Vermont, dated 19 November 1846.

Broadside describing the Pennsylvania Literary, Scientific, and Military Collegiate Institute at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. ; THE PENNSYLVANIA LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC, AND MILITARY COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE, AT HARRISBURG. CAPT. PARTRIDGE would respectfully inform the public that the FALL TERM at this Institution will commence on MONDAY, the 6TH day of SEPTEMBER, under his personal superintendence, assisted by competent and faithful Instructors. COURSE OF INSTRUCTION. The course of Classical, Literary, and Scientific Instruction will be as thorough and complete as at the best In-stitutions in the United States-with the addition of Practical Science, Civil and Military Engineering, and a com-plete course of Military Science and Instruction, both theoretical and practical; those Cadets who do not wish to • complete a full course, can attend to such particular branches, as they, or their parents or guardians may direct. The Latin and Greek Languages will be taught to such as wish to attend to them. CLASS BOOKS. The Class Books will be generally the same as have been hitherto used in the Institute. It would be well for those Cadets who have been members of other Institutions, to bring their Class Books with them. VACATIONS. There will be a vacation of six weeks to commence on the 10th of July, 1848J EXTRA BRANCHES. Music and Fencing, including the small sword, cut and thrust, and broad sword, are extra branches; for each of which, those attending to them, will be charged four dollars for a single quarter, or twelve dollars for four succes-sive quarters. German and French are also taught if requested. BOARD. Students residing so far from the Institution, that they cannot board at home, are required to room and board at the Public Boarding House with the Instructors-unless they have relatives or friends with whom, at the special request of parents or guardians, they will be permitted to board. It will, however, be better for all who cannot board and room at home, to board and room with the Instructors. EXPENSES. Board in the Boarding House, twenty dollars per quarter of eleven weeks, or eighty dollars per annum, - - 80.00 Tuition in any or all the regular branches of instruction, eight dollars per quarter, or thirty-two dollars per annum, 32.00 Incidentals, twenty-five cents per quarter, or one dollar per year, - - - - - - _ 1.00 Room Rent in the Quarters, two dollars per quarter, or eight dollars per annum, _____ 8.00 $121.00 MILTARY EXERCISES AND DUTIES. The Military exercises and duties will not occupy any part of the time required for study or recreation. They will be attended to during that part of the day usually spent in idleness and frivolous amusements-for which they afford a pleasing and healthful substitute-conferring a graceful and manly deportment, and insuring good health and a vigorous constitution, together with correct, orderly behavior, and promptitude in the discharge of every duty. DISCIPLINE.-The discipline is strict, but correct; in principle, military-in practice, parental. UNIFORM DRESS.-The Cadets are required to wear a neat Uniform -dress, which is not more expensive than the dress usually worn by students. A full description of the Uniform can be obtained by applying to the Teachers. QUALICATIONS FOR ADMISSION.-Candidates must be of good moral character, be able to read and spell correctly, and write a fair hand. As a general rule, ten years is as young as a student can join the School advantageously to himself. When a youth is well advanced, an exception will be made. TERMS OF ADMISSION. Students are admitted at any time and charged for Tuition, &c., from the time of entering the Institute. All bills are required to be paid in advance, unless a special arrangement is made. It is particularly requested that students be constant in their attendance until the regular vacation. There will be a thorough examination of the school in all the departments, just before the Summer vacation. For further particulars, apply to Capt. P. at Harrisburg. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND PRACTICAL SCIENCE. A Department of Civil Engineering and Practical Science is instituted for the accommodation of young Gentlemen, who may wish to qualify themselves for these purposes without going through the full course of Studies. The course of Instruction will include all the branches necessary to form Scientific Engineers, Surveyors, &c., &c., and may be completed by a good Student in six months or even less. The charges in this Department will be as follows, viz.: For the full course of Civil Engineering, - $30.00 For the full course of Surveying, - -- -- -- -- - 15.00 For a course of Theoretical and Practical Instruction in the use of the Barometer for measuring the Altitudes of Mountains, &c., - - _ - - - - - _ _ - 10 00 Students in this Department have the privilege of attending the course of Lectures by Capt. P., and also the Military Exercises with-out any additional charge. PRIMARY DEPARTMENT. A Primary Department is instituted, into which youth between the ages of eight and fourteen years are admitted and well prepared to enter on the higher branches taught in the Institute. The charges for Tuition and Contingent Expenses in this Department are as follows, viz.: For the English Branches alone, per quarter, _---_-___ $5.25 For the Latin and Greek Languages included, --- 6.25 A complete Collegiate, Practical, Scientific and Military Education can be obtained at the Institute.

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.

Receipt from Cyrus Yemans for payment of tuition in penmanship for Cadet Babcock.

Account of Cadet Henry Foster with Horace Hatch for board, washing, medical attention and medicine and freight during his time at the Academy. ; Cadet's name may be William Henry Foster or William Henry Forster.

Reolutions pertaining to the newly formed American Literary Scientific and Military Institute in Norwich, Vermont, dated 21-23 November 1846.

Inspection report of the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy by the officer of the day. ; The report is dated only 3 November.

Inspection report of the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy by the officer of the day. ; The document is undated and no locations are given.

Manuscript prospectus of the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy in Norwich, Vermont, in the hand of Alden Partridge. ; A printed version of the prospectus is also available and filed with the manuscript.

Inspection report of the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy in Norwich, Vermont. ; The report is dated only April 3.

Inspection report of the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy by the officer of the day. ; The document is undated and no locations are given.

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.

Receipt from Cadet J. Hudson to J. Dorr, postmaster, for postage.