ADMINISTRATION OF MISS BENEDICT AND MR. WHEELER.
LOUISBURG MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMIES.
THE Trustees have great pleasure in announcing to the public, that the exercises of these institutions will commence on the 1st Monday of January next; the Female, under the superintendence of Miss Ann Benedict, of the genius and acquirements of this lady, the Trustees are enabled by the best recommendation, to speak in decisive terms; she has taught with reputation, not only in Connecticut, but in the city of New York, which latter place, she leaves only, because of the expen-sivenesa of her situation there. As far therefore, as natural powers, improved by the study and practice of teaching can avail, it may be with confidence expected, that she will preside over the institution honorably to herself and profitably to the pupils. The Trustees may venture, on the best grounds, to assure parents that under the able governance of this lady, their daughters will make great progress, not only in those desirous studies which contribute to the dignity and usefulness of life, but in those polite and elegant acquirements which constitute its ornament and grace. Mr. John La Taste, whose known and universally acknowledged qualifications in teaching music upon the Forte Piano, as well as his graceful and elegant manner of teaching dancing, will preside in these departments.
In the Male Academy, the Trustees have great pleasure in announcing that they have employed Mr. Fitch Wheeler, a graduate of Yale College, who comes highly recommended by the President of the institution, and they assure the public, that from the capacity and talents of Mr. Wheeler, every advantage may be expected which is looked for from an academy, & that the plan of education is calculated to prepare young gentlemen for the University.
The terms of tuition in both institutions are as formerly; but board can be had in the most respectable families in town at reduced prices.
December 13, 1820. Samuel Johnson, Sec'y.
—The Star, December 15, 1820.
(Source: North Carolina Schools and Academies, 1790-1840, By Charles L. Coon 1914) |