EXAMINATION OF FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY IN 1801.
FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY.
On the 7th of July commenced, and on the 9th closed, the semi-annual Examination of the Fayetteville Academy, under the superintendency of the Rev. Mr. Robinson. A majority of the Trustees, and a large number of Ladies and Gentlemen, attended, who expressed their highest approbation at the performance generally, reflecting much credit on the Principal and Assistants of the Academy. The evening of the first day, the Young Gentlemen, at the Theatre, highly entertained a crowded audience by their Public Speaking, who were much pleased with their performance generally.    *    *    *
On the evenings of the two last days, the Students performed a variety of Theatrical Exhibitions, for the benefit of the Academy, the proceeds of which were upwards of 120 dollars.    *    *    *
[Then follows account of examination of Young Gentlemen in the following studies: "Greek, Latin, Euclid's Elements, Geography, English Grammar, Arithmetic, Reading, Spelling, Letter Writing, Copy Writing"; and Young ladies in "Geography, Beading, Spelling, Arithmetic, Writing, Needle work—embroidery, tambour, Dresden, marking.”]