1820.

LINCOLNTON ACADEMY.

THE Trustees have lately succeeded in engaging the Rev. Joseph E. Bell, late of Union Seminary, in Tennessee, as principal teacher. They have good reason to believe that Mr. Bell is eminently qualified to teach the Latin and Greek languages, and the various branches of English education, which will be taught at this academy.
The situation of the Academy, the trustees consider advantageous in every point of view; it is well known to be healthy, and pleasant. The country adjacent, is fertile, and the inhabitants both of the neighborhood around it, are remarkable for their frugal and steady habits, morality and industry. Boarding may be obtained in the village and its vicinity for from thirty-seven to fifty dollars per session.
The exercises of this institution will commence on the first day of February; and the first session will end on the 20th day of June. The second session will commence the 11th day of July, and expire the 22d day of December following.
The price of tuition for the first class, consisting of Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, five dollars per session—the second class to include the arts and sciences, the Latin and Greek languages, ten dollars per session. The strictest attention will be paid to the morals of the students, by the principal teacher.
 D. Reinhardt, Secretary to the Board of Trustees.
Lincolnton, N. C. Jan. 24, 1820.
—The Star, February 4, 1820.

ACT OF INCORPORATION, 1821.

Posted here Feby 6th, 1875, D. Schenck.
An Act to Incorporate the Lincolnton Female Academy Dec. 27, 1821.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That James Bivings, Vardry McBee, Daniel Hoke, James Hill, John Mushatt, Joseph E. Bell, and Joseph Morris be, and they are hereby declared to be a body politic and corporate, to be known and distinguished by the name of the Trustees of Lincolnton Female Academy, and by that name shall have perpetual succession and a common seal, and that they, the said Trustees, and their successors, by the name aforesaid, or a majority of them, shall be able and capable in law to take, demand, receive, and possess all monies, goods and chattels that shall be given to them for the use of said Academy, and the same shall apply according to the will of the donor; and, by gift, purchase, or devise, to take, have, receive, possess, enjoy and retain to them and their successors forever any lands, rents, tenements, hereditaments of what kind, nature or quality soever the same may be in trust and confidence, that the same or the profits thereof shall be applied to and for the use and purposes of establishing and endowing the said Institution.
II. And be it further enacted, That the said Trustees and their successors, or a majority of them, by the name aforesaid, shall be able and capable in law to bargain, sell, grant, alien, or dispose of and convey and assure to the purchaser or purchasers such lands, rents, tenements and hereditaments aforesaid, when the conditions of the grant to them, or the will of the devisor does not forbid it, and that the said Trustees and their successors, or a majority of them, shall be able and capable in law by the name aforesaid, to sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, in any court within this State, and to do and perform all such acts and things as are incident to, or usually exercised by, bodies politic and corporate, not inconsistent with the law of this State, touching the object of their incorporation.
III. Be it further enacted, That this act shall be in force from its ratification. (This act is dated Dec. 27th, 1821. D. Schenck.)
[On first page of record book David Schenck copied the above.— C. L. C.

PLEASANT RETREAT ACADEMY IN 1822.

EXAMINATION.

The second semi-annual examination of the Pleasant Retreat Academy, under the direction of the Rev. John Mushat and Mr. Nathaniel N. Smith, commenced on Monday, the 11th of the present instant, and closed on the succeeding Wednesday.
The trustees are again, from a sense of the duty they owe to the teachers, to the public and themselves, obliged to express their high satisfaction in relation to the accuracy and progress of the students. Not to find one individual among a number of students, amounting to about eighty, who did not afford satisfactory evidence of the care and ability of the instructors and of the improvement of the students themselves, was calculated to excite a pleasure and present prospects more easily conceived than described. This, and the good order of the students, show in a clear point of view the happy effects that result from the combined operation of talents and faithfulness in those to whom the education of youth is entrusted.
The exercises of the academy will again commence on the first of January next, under the direction of the same gentlemen who have conducted it during the last year. Boarding, including fire wood, lodging, washing and candles, can be had at the usual price of $7.50 per month.
To accommodate parents and guardians, who live more southwardly, and whose patronage has been liberal, there will be but one vacation in the year, which will commence about the middle of November; although the term of teaching will be considered as divided into two sessions, the first commencing in January, and the second in the month of June.
D. Reinhardt, Secretary.
Lincolnton, Nov. 16, 1822.
—Western Carolinian, November 26, 1822

EXAMINATION.

And Exhibition, Pleasant Retreat Academy, in Lincolnton, N. C.

The Examination of the students in the Lincolnton Male Academy, will commence on the 2nd July, and end on the 3d. The succeeding day the students will have an exhibition, which, it is hoped, will be highly entertaining, as it will consist of a number of select speeches and interesting dramatic performances.
Parents and Guardians, and friends to literature, are requested to attend.
D. Reinhardt, Sec'ry.
May 25, 1822.
—Western Carolinian, June 11, 1822.

PLEASANT RETREAT EXAMINATION, JULY, 1822.

LINCOLNTON ACADEMY.

The Examination of the students of Pleasant Retreat Academy, at Lincolnton, N. C., commenced on Monday morning, the 1st of July, and closed on the evening of the succeeding Wednesday. The different classes were examined on the following branches of study:
First Class—Webster's Spelling Book.—Thos. H. Sevens, Alfred Sevens, George L. Davidson, George W. Henderson, John L. Ramsour.
Second Class— Webster's Spelling Book.—William W. Mushat, Washington Roderick, Daniel Ramsour, Robert Williamson, Rufus Williamson.
Reading—New Testament.—George W. Henderson, John L. Ram- sour, George L. Davidson, Alfred Sevens, Thos. H. Sevens.
Reading and Definitions—Columbian Orator—John F. Burton, Hugh L. Henderson, Luther M. M'Bee, William Williamson, John Motz, George W. Motz.
Spelling—Walker's Dictionary.—Luther M. M'Bee, Hugh L. Henderson, John F. Burton, William Williamson, James Denson, James P. Henderson, Robert A. Allison, John Motz, George W. Motz.
The Child's Catechism.—Daniel Ramsour, George W. Henderson, George L. Davidson, Thomas H. Sevens, Alfred Bevens.
The Shorter Catechism.—Robert A. Allison, John F. Burton, Hugh L. Henderson, George L. Davidson, Luther M. M'Bee, William Williamson, John Motz, George W. Motz.
Blair's Catechism.—Hugh L. Henderson, John F. Burton, George W. Henderson, Luther M. M'Bee, William Williamson, Thos. H. Bevens, Alfred Bevens, John Motz, George W. Motz, George L. Davidson.
Pike's Arithmetic.—James Denson, Robert A. Allison, James P. Henderson.
Murray's English Grammar, as far as Syntax.—Eli M'Ree, James P. Henderson, Robert A. Allison.
Murray's English Grammar and Exercises.—James Denson, Irby Wells.
Bonnycastle's Algebra, through Irrational Quantities.—Washington Eallard, Robert Ballard, Richard Brumby, Theodorus W. Brevard, William Davidson, James Harbison, Thomas Lee, William Worke.
Button's Algebra, through Quadratic Equations.—Thomas Dews, Charles C. Henderson, Henry Fullenwider.
Latin Grammar, Corderius, and Selectae veteri.—Henry Fernandes, Samuel Abernathy, William Adamson, Benjamin Norris, Green F. M'Aphee, Marcus W. Reinhardt, John Ballard, John Grier—ex S. V.— Robert Beatie—ex C. and S. V.—Robert Keils.
Hair's Introduction.—A. C. M'Donald, James Boyd, William Boyd, Silas M'Bee, Sidney Johnson, James Johnson, John Hugging, Thomas Williams.
First Virgil Class.—Samuel Connor, James Connor, Reuben Gerald, Ranson Hunly, Michael Hoke, Jacob Ramsour, Richard Norris, Franklin Henderson, John Williamson, Moses White, John Lowry, James Abernathy.
Second Virgil Class.—James Boyd, William Boyd, John Huggins, Osmyn B. Irvine, Silas M'Bee, A. C. M'Donald, William Telliller, Thomas Williamson.
Cicero's Orations, Horace's Odes, and Art of Poetry.—Washington Ballard, Richard Burmby, Henry Canty, John Hoke, George Hoke, William Coppedge, William Jones, William Worke, James Rudisil, Alphonzo Worke, William Thomas, Washington Williams, Thomas Dews, Thomas Lee, William Davidson.
Greek Grammar.—Samuel Connor, James Connor, Henry Canty, George Hoke, John Hoke, Michael Hoke, Franklin Henderson, Ranson Hunly, William Jones, Reuben Gerald, John Lowry, Richard Norris, Jacob Ramsour, James Rudisil, William F. Thomas, John Williamson, Alphonzo Worke, Moses White.
Greek Testament.—Samuel Connor, James Connor, William A. Coppedge, John Hoke, George Hoke, Michael Hoke. Franklin Henderson, John Lowry, Richard Norris, Jacob Ramsour, James Rudisil, William F. Thomas, Alphonzo Worke, John Williamson.
Xenophon's Cyropsedia.—William Worke, James Harbison, Washington Ballard, Richard Brumby, Thomas Lee, Thomas Dews, Washington Williams.
Watts' Logic and Blair's Lectures.—Charles C. Henderson, Robert Balhrd, Henry Fullenwider, Thomas Dews.
With respect to the examination of the above classes, the Trustees have deemed it the most expedient to make no distinction; being convinced that it is impossible for those, who peruse the columns of a newspaper containing an account of the examination of the students of an Academy, to draw any correct conclusion relative to their progress and accuracy. And at the same time, sensible of the duty they owe to society, they only observe, that the above examination reflected high honor upon the industry and talents of the students, and afforded the most satisfactory evidence of the care, diligence and abilities of the teachers.
The exercises of the Academy are still continued under the superintendence of the Rev. John Mushat and Nathaniel N. Smith.
It is, likewise, with pleasure the Trustees mention the orderly conduct of the students, the friendly disposition of the citizens toward the institution, and the zeal they manifest in promoting its interest.
These circumstances, while they excite gratitude to Him, who is the "giver of every good and perfect gift," cannot but strengthen the confidence of society, and interest them in promoting the prosperity of an institution, which bids fair to promote science and virtue.
D. Reinhardt, Secr'y.
—-Western Carolinian, July 16, 1822.

PLEASANT RETREAT ACADEMY TEACHERS, 1823.

* * * The exercises of the Academy will again commence on the 16th of the present inst. under the direction of the Rev. John Mushat, and Mr. James J. Watson. In this gentleman, Mr. Mushat, from his experience, is warranted to place the highest confidence; and has no doubt but he will prove himself worthy of the patronage of his employers.
Jacob Forney, Sec'y.
Lincolnton, June 12, 1823.
—Western Carolinian, June 24, 182S.

PLEASANT RETREAT ACADEMY TEACHERS, 1824.

EDUCATION.

The trustees of the Pleasant Retreat Academy, in Lincolnton, N. C., have succeeded in procuring another Principal Teacher to supply the place of the Rev. John Mushat, viz.: Mr. Allen 1). Mctcalf, a graduate of Hamden Sydney College, Va., who is recommended by Dr. Gushing, the President of said College, as a man of unexceptionable moral character, and eminently qualified to teach in our best public schools, and under whom the exercises of said Academy have commenced. * * *
Jacob Fobney, Scc'y.
—Western Carolinian, January 20, 1821t.

PLEASANT RETREAT TEACHERS, 1825.

EDUCATION.

THE Trustees of the Pleasant Retreat Academy, of Lincolnton, N. C., have contracted with Samuel P. Simpson and Nathaniel N". Smith, to take charge of this institution the ensuing session, which will commence on the first Monday in November next, and which is to be carried on permanently under the care of Doctor S. P. Simpson. The testimonials which he has produced (from highly respectable authority) of his irreproachable moral character and his qualifications to teach, and the well known and established moral character and tried abilities of Nathaniel N. Smith in the instruction of youth, have impressed the Trustees of this Academy with the highest confidence, that the greatest attention will be paid, not only to the correct instruction of the students in the Languages and Sciences, but likewise to their morals. From these considerations, together with the healthful situation of the Academy, and the low price of boarding, it is confidently expected they will receive due encouragement from a liberal and enlightened public.
Dr. Simpson expects to continue the practice of physic, as usual; and having four students of medicine under his care, some of whom have been with him for some length of time, and who can assist him in his professional duties, he expects to be able to attend to the Academy without loss of time.
Henry Fulenwider, Sec'y
By order of the Board of Trustees..
—Catawba Journal, June 22, 1825.

RECORD OF THE TRUSTEES OF LINCOLNTON FEMALE ACADEMY.

1. Monday 24th May, 1824. At V. McBee's. Trustees met. Present —James Bivings, Vardry McBee, Joseph E. Bell, Jacob Forney, Charles E. Reinhardt, and John Zimmerman. Dr. Bivings in the chair. The question "Shall, The Academy House be long or square?" was decided thus.

2. The question "Shall we have a bell for the academy?" was unanimously decided in the affirmative.
3. Shall we build a portico to the academy?

4. Resolved unanimously that the building be brick. Length 40 feet, breadth 25 feet; height, 2 stories; 11 feet below; 2 brick thick; 10 feet above; IV-j brick thick.
5. On motion of Vardry McBee, James Bivings and John Zimmerman were appointed a committee to draft a plan for the house, and to make a bill for the rock, timber, lime, etc., and report the same to the Secretary against the 29th Inst.
6. Ordered that the Secretary publish by advertisement at several places, that on Saturday the 5th of June, next, the Trustees will attend at the Court House in Lincolnton, from 12 till 4 o'clock; for the purpose of making contracts for the materials, and the work necessary for the erection and completion of the Female Academy.
Adjourned. Joseph E. Bell, Secretary.

Saturday 5th June, 1824. Trustees met according to the adjournment of the Secretary. Present:—Dr. James Bivings, Joseph E. Bell, Charles E. Reinhardt, John Zimmerman and Jacob Forney. Dr. Bivings in the chair. The committee appointed to assist Mrs. Matthews to form rules, etc., discharged their duty.
The Secretary discharged his duty contained in the 6 Resolution of the last meeting.
Bills were handed in by the several carpenters, but as they did not contain the same specifications,
1. Ordered that Dr. James Bivings make out a specific bill with the prices blank, and furnish each carpenter with a true copy that they may fill the blanks with their own prices and hand them to the Trustees on the 19th Inst. between 1 and three o'clock, P. M.
Mr. Thomas Webster and Mr. Lemuel Moorman handed in bills for the brickwork, &c. Laid upon the table for consideration.
Samuel Yount is to deliver 3500 feet of flooring plank 1% inches thick, and 3000 feet of % ceiling, and 1000 feet inch plank, all well seasoned against the 1st day of March next for which he is to receive $1.25 cts per hundred.
Phillip Hines is to deliver 4000 feet of inch plank and 500 feet of inch and half, well seasoned, against the 1st day of March, next, at $1.25 cts pr. hundred.
Michal Reinhardt is to deliver 75,000 brick all hard burnt, fit to lay to the weather, against the 1st day of November next, at $6.50 cts pr. thousand. Bonds to be executed the 19th Inst. for the performance of contracts.
Messrs. Webster and Moorman lifted their bills, retired, and handed in others, which were higher than the former ones.
2. Whereupon, resolved, that the board make no engagements with them, because of their alterations above stated: and that the contracts for the said work be postponed ad indefinitum.
Adjourned till the 19th Inst. at 1 o'clock P. M.
Joseph E. Bell, Secr'y.

Saturday 19th June, 1824. Trustees met according to adjournment . Present—Dr. James Bivings, Daniel Hoke, Joseph E. Bell, Vardry McBee, John Zimmerman and Jacob Forney. Dr. Bivings in the chair.
1. The trustees unanimously agreed that, as the expense of portico will be considerable, they will not have one to the Academy.
Samuel Yundt, Philip Hines, Michael Reinhardt, John Williams, and Lemuel Moorman executed bonds to the trustees. So did Andrew Ramseur and . See Bonds.
Philip Hines is to furnish all the scantling at $1.69 pr hundred feet. See bond.
Daniel Hoke is to furnish all the hewn timber for $35.
Thomas Webster is to furnish all the window sills of good soapstone at 621/2 cents per foot, and door sills of granite at $1 per foot, neatly hewn, &c.
Adjourned Sine Die. Joseph E. Bell, Secretary.

Trustees met at V. McBee's, 16th Oct'r. 1824. Present—V. McBee, Joseph E. Bell, Jacob Forney, Charles E. Reinhardt, and John Zimmerman. V. McBee was chosen chairman of the board.
Resolved that John Zimmerman make a contract for scantling to make lintels for the doors and windows of the Academy house, which scantling is to be well seasoned.
A letter from Colo. Michael Reinhardt dated October 8th, 1824, was laid before the board, in which letter Mr. Reinhardt requests a longer time to perform his contract. The board are of the opinion that as other contracts depend upon Mr. Reinhardt's, they cannot, at present, indulge him. Vardry McBee is requested to write to Mr. Reinhardt, and inform him of the opinion of the board, and to urge him to be ready if possible, against the time specified in his contract.
Adjorned Sine Die. Joseph E. Bell, Secretary.

November 5, 1824. Trustees met at Vardry McBee's. Present:— V. McBee, John Zimmerman, Joseph E. Bell, Dr. James Bivings, and Jacob Forney. James Bivings in the chair.
Resolved that the board give Lemuel Moorman and Andrew Ramseur, one month longer to perform their contract, than is specified in their bonds. And that Michael Reinhardt have three months in like manner.
Resolved that John Zimmerman be appointed to receive and take care of all the materials for building the female Academy. And that he superintend the finishing of the same; and that the board allow him a compensation for -his services.
Resolved that Jacob Forney be treasurer of the Board.
Adjourned Sine Die. Jos. E. Bell, Secretary.

At a Call Meeting at V. McBee's, Esq., 21st March, 1825. Present— Dr. James Bivings in the chair—Jacob Forney, Charles E. Reinhardt, John Zimmerman, Vardry McBee and Daniel Hoke.
Resolved that the seasoned plank now at the Academy site be hauled to the shop of Andrew Ramsour at the expense of the Board, That, if necessary John Zimmerman purchase plank for the scaffolds for the carpenters.
Resolved that the Secretary furnish Col. Daniel Hoke with a bill of the hewn timber for the Academy.
Resolved that the Secretary publish that a contract will be let for furnishing doors, &c., window sills, for the Academy, on the second Saturday in April next. In the meantime John Zimmerman & James Bivings (or either of them) are authorised to make a private contract for them. Jacob Forney is authorised to contract for the delivery of four hundred and fifty bushels of lime, at the Academy as soon as possible; and the Secretary is requested to notify Mr. Forney of this resolution. Adjourned.
N. B. Vardry McBee was Secretary pro tem.

July 23rd, 1825. At V. McBee's. Trustees met. Present:—V. McBee, Jos. E. Bell, Jacob Forney, John Zimmerman and Charles E. Reinhardt. V. McBee in the chair.
Whereas it appears to the board, that there is a sufficient quantity of brick at the Academy to finish the building, therefore, resolved that the secretary request Col. Michael Reinhardt to deliver no more brick at the Academy. J. E. Bell, Secretary.

Saturday, October 22nd, 1825. The Trustees met at V. McBee's. Present:—V. McBee in the chair—J. E. Bell, J. Forney, John Zimmerman and James Bivings.
The board took into consideration the propriety of procuring some lady to take charge of the female Academy.
Proposals from Miss Harriet Allen were laid before the Board; and after mature deliberation the board resolved, that a subscription paper be drawn, and presented to the people, that the board may know what amount to offer a preceptress for an annual salary. And likewise resolved that the Secretary write to Mr. and inform him that a subscription paper is in circulation, and that as soon as possible, the Board will inform him of the result.
Adjourned to meet at this place on Monday next at 6 o'clock P. M.
Jos. E. Bell, Secretary.

To the Honorable the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina: The Petition of the Subscribers, Inhabitants of Lincoln County in the State aforesaid, humbly sheweth to your honorable body that some years ago, an act of Assembly was passed authorizing the laying off and selling in lots a part of the Town Commons of Lincolnton for the purpose of raising a fund to erect a Male Academy house in said Town, To procure a Fire Engine, etc., and by virtue of said act, the commissioners appointed, proceeded to sell said lots, and out of money arising from said sale they have erected an Academy house, and procured a Fire Engine, etc. as directed by said law, and there still remains in the hands of Jacob Ramsour, Esq., not appropriated to any specific purpose, and whereas, repairs of said Academy house are frequently needed, your Petitioners pray that the balance of money so remaining in the hands of the said Jacob Ramsour, may be directed to be appropriated for the purpose of repairing said Academy house, from time to time as the Trustees thereof may deem necessary, and your Petitioners will ever pray,
Wm. Henderson,
Jacob Ramsour,
Robert Williamson,
G. McCulloh,
Vardry McBEE.

In House of Commons, Nov. 29, 1825: Read and referred to to Com. on Propositions and Grievances.1

November 19th, 1825. The Trustees met at V. McBee's. Dr. Bivings in the chair. Present:—J. E. Bell, V. McBee, J. Zimmerman, J. Forney.
Agreed with Mr. Lemuel Moorman to plaster the Academy with three coats of plaster, to be executed in a workmanlike manner & to furnish everything (together with the attendance and boarding) except the lime and plaster of paris, for seventy dollars.
Jacob Forney was authorized to send for a barrel of plaster of paris.
John Zimmerman was authorized to contract for writing tables and seats for the Academy and to have three other tables made, one three feet square, and the other six feet long and four feet wide. Also to get stone steps for the Academy doors.
Agreed to give Rev. Joseph E. Bell five dollars for his extra services in writing bonds, Bill &c., for the Board of Trustees.
Joseph E. Bell, Secretary.

Saturday, December the 31st, A. D. 1825, at Jacob Forney's. The Trustees met. Present:—John Zimmerman, Joseph E. Bell, James Bivings, and Vardry McBee. Dr. James Bivings in the chair.
A communication from Mrs. Lucretia Matthews was laid before the Board by Dr. Bivings. (See said communication filed with the Secretary.) After deliberation the Board Resolved, that, as the substance of Mrs. Matthews' communication is a subject of importance; and as three of the Trustees are absent, therefore it be postponed until all the Trustees can be assembled.
Adjourned to meet at this place on Tuesday the 3rd day of January next, at 6 o'clock, P. M.
Joseph E. Bell, Secretary.

Tuesday, January 3rd, 1825. Trustees met according to adjournment. Present Joseph E. Bell, Charles E. Reinhardt, Daniel Hoke, Vardry McBee, James Bivings and John Zimmerman. Dr. Bivings in the chair. Mrs. Matthews letter was read.
Whereupon Col. Daniel Hoke moved that the Board should determine whether they would employ Mrs. Matthews as Tutress of the Female Academy or not? This motion was seconded by Col. John Zimmerman. After discussion upon the motion, it was decided in the affirmative, viz:—

It was resolved that Mrs. Lucretia Matthews be tutress of the Female Academy of Lincolnton until the Board can procure another Tutress, and no longer. And as soon as the Board can procure another Tutress Mrs. Matthews shall give up the Academy and the pupils.
Joseph E. Bell, Secretary.

July 13th, 1826. The Trustees met at the Court House. Present:— Vardry McBee, Esq., Col. Daniel Hoke, Charles E. Reinhardt, Esq., and Joseph E. Bell. Col. Daniel Hoke in the chair.
The design of this meeting was to consult the citizens of the Town and vicinity upon the expediency of procuring a suitable person to take charge of the Female Academy. A few of the citizens assembled and the subject was amicably discussed.
Resolved that the Secretary write to Miss Marian Allen and inform her, that if she will engage to teach all the branches that are required to be taught in the Lincolnton Female Academy, the Trustees will engage to pay her the sum of $400.00 per annum; with the profits arising from tuition to the sum of $500.00. And the Secretary is requested to write to & inquire of Miss Allen, whether she will teach for us upon these conditions, and at what time she could commence.
Resolved, further, that a subscription paper be circulated among the citizens for the purpose of ascertaining the number of scholars that can be raised.
Adjourned Sine Die.
Joseph E. Bell, Secretary.

August 11th, 1826. The Trustees met at V. McBee's. Present:— Daniel Hoke, Charles E. Reinhardt, Jacob Forney, Joseph E. Bell, Vardry McBee, and John Zimmerman. V. McBee in the chair.
The Board took into consideration the compensation of Col. John Zimmerman, who was appointed to superintend the building of the Female Academy, for his services in attending to said building.
Ordered that the Treasurer pay John Zimmerman $50.00 for his services aforesaid. And that the Secretary issue an order in favor of the said Zimmerman to the Treasurer for the said sum; which order shall be a sufficient voucher for the Treasurer in his settlement with the Board.
Ordered that the Trustees or any two of them settle with the Treasurer, at next Court, and report to the Board.
Joseph E. Bell, Secretary.

December 8th, 1826. Trustees met at David Reinhardt's. Present:— Col. Daniel Hoke, Col. John Zimmerman, Charles E. Reinhardt, Esq., James Bivings and Joseph E. Bell. Col. D. Hoke in the chair.
Resolved that Miss Mariah Allyn be and she is hereby appointed Principal Tutress of the Lincolnton Female Academy, with' all the rights, powers and privileges pertaining to the said office. And that she commence the exercises of tuition on the 11th Inst.
Resolved further, that the first session end on the 25th day of May, next; and that the second session commence on the 25th day of June, 1827, and expire on the 7th of December following.
Ordered that the Secretary cause it to be published in the Western Carolinian for three weeks that tuition will commence in the Lincolnton Female Academy on the 11th Inst. under the care of Miss Allyn, principal of the institution.
Ordered that Charles E. Reinhardt, Vardry McBee and Dr. James Bivings be a committee to settle with the Treasurer and report to the Board.
Agreed that if the stove in the Old Academy be unfit to put in the new academy, it will be sold and the money be put in the Treasury.
Adjourned to meet at the Academy on Monday next at 9 o'clock, A. M.
J. E. Bell, Secretary.

Female Academy, Dec. 11th, 1826.
Trustees met. Present:— Charles E. Reinhardt, Dr. James Bivings, Col. John Zimmerman and Joseph E. Bell.
Miss Maria Allyn was presented to the young ladies as principal Tutress;—the roll was given to her and branches composing the different classes with a brief address to her and her pupils. The school was then opened with prayer and tuition commenced.
Adjourned Sine Die.
Jos. E. Bell, Secretary.

David Reinhardt's. January 15th, 1827.
Trustees met. Present— Daniel Hoke, John Zimmerman, Charles E. Reinhardt, and Joseph E. Bell . Daniel Hoke in the chair.
Resolved that the following be th6 established prices of tuition in the Female Academy, viz:
Lower Class—Spelling, Reading, Writing, Definition, Arithmetic, Marking, and Plain Sewing, $5.00 per session. On English Grammar studied by this class, an extra charge of $1.00 per session (Amended July 8th, 1827.)
Higher Class—History, Geography, Chemistry, Moral and Natural Philosophy, Rhetoric, Logic and English Grammar, $10.00 per session. On Drawing, Painting and Embroidery or Fancy Needle Work, studied by either class an extra charge of $2.00 per session.
The Tutress laid before the Board some general rules of government, which were examined, approved and returned.
Jacob Forney laid before the Board his resignation as trustee of the institution, which was received and filed with the secretary. Mr. Forney also verbally resigned as Treasurer of the Board. Vouchers punched and filed.
Resolved that John Zimmerman have shutters made and hung to the windows in the lower story of the house, and have the windows in which the glass is broken, neatly glazed, and cause the same to be paid for out of the funds of the institution.
Jos. E. Bell, Secretary.

February 12th, 1827.
At Vardry McBee's. Trustees met. Present: —Vardry McBee, John Zimmerman, Charles E. Reinhardt, Joseph E. Bell and James Bivings. Dr. Bivings in the chair.
Resolved that the shutters to the windows of the Academy House be baton, dove-tailed, and strong, and that John Zimmerman, who was appointed at a former meeting, cause this resolution to be executed, as soon as possible.
Joseph E. Bell resigned as Secretary of the Board after this evening. John D. Hoke was elected as a trustee in the place of Jacob Forney resigned, and was also elected secretary of the board in the place of Joseph E. Bell, resigned.
Joseph E. Bell was elected Treasurer of the Board and ordered to take charge of all monies, etc., belonging to the Board; to receive the money due to the Board for tuition, and to pay the tutress half the amount of the first session, if he receive so much, or as much as he may receive, and to keep the accounts between the subscribers, the tutress and the Board.
Adjourned.
Joseph E. Bell, Secretary.

Thursday Evening, May 17th, 1827.
A majority of the Board met according to previous notice. Dr. James Bivings in the chair. Present —J. E. Bell, Col. Zimmerman, Charles E. Reinhardt, Esq. and John D. Hoke.
Mr. Bell tendered his resignation as Treasurer of the Board and it was accepted.
In settlement with the Board Mr. Bell, former treasurer paid one hundred, thirty-nine dollars 1SVs cents amount in his hands.
And also the amount of his own subscription to Miss Allen, two dollars and fifty cents, making the aggregate paid to the board one hundred, forty-one and sixty-three & % cents.
Resolved that Dr. Bivings request Miss Allen to notify each employer through the scholars to send 12^2 cents each for fire wood.
The business finished the Board adjourned.
John D. Hoke, Secr'y.

FEMALE ACADEMY, MAY 21ST, 1827.

Thursday Morning the Board met. Dr. James Bivings, V. McBee, Mr. Reinhardt, Mr. Bell, Col. John Zimmerman, & J. D. Hoke. The examination of students under the care of Miss Allen commenced.
First Class—Reading Tytler's History.—Sarah Williamson, Elizabeth Xorris, Anne Hoke, Catherine Schenck, Nancy Bivings, Emiline Rein- hardt, Eliza Ramseur, Jane Caldwell, Mary Henderson, Jane Rein- hardt, Jane Johnson, Rebecca A. II. Bell. Approved.
Second Class—Reading Murray's Reader.—Adeline Ramsour, Elizabeth Ramsour, Clarissa Zimmerman, Elizabeth Motz, Eliza Hoke, Harriet Ramsour, Nancy Moorman, Mary Zimmerman, Sarah Darr, Patsy McBee, Reinhardt, Sarah Hoke, Amelia Reinhardt.
This class of little girls read very correctly. Clarissa Zimmerman, Eliza Hoke, & Nancy Moorman are declared the best and equal.
Third Class—Walker's Dictionary, Spelling and Definition.—Consisting of the same as the second. Highly approved.
Fourth Class—Murray's English Grammar through Syntax. Parsing Murray's Exercises.—Sarah Williamson, Elizabeth Norris, Ann Hoke, Catherine Schenck, Nancy Bivings, Emaline Reinhardt, Eliza Ramseur, Jane Caldwell, Nancy Kisler, Anne Zimmerman, Mary Henderson, Jane Reinhardt, Jane Johnson, Adaline Ramsour, Elizabeth Motz, Harriet Ramsour. This class generally displayed a correct knowledge of the principles of English Grammar. If any distinction it is awarded to Miss Sarah Williamson, Miss Nancy Ramsour and Miss Emaline Reinhardt.
Fifth Class—Catechism.—Sarah Hoke, Mary Zimmerman, Patsy McBee. Approved and equal.
Sixth Class—Catechism.—Sarah Darr. Approved.
Seventh Class—Catechism.—Elizabeth Ramseur, Eliza Hoke. Approved and equal.
Eighth Class—Rules of Arithmetic, through Reduction.—Emaline Reinhardt, Jane Caldwell, Jane Reinhardt, Eliza Ramseur, Nancy Kistler, Anne Zimmerman, Mary Henderson, Jane Johnston, Rebecca A. H. Bell, Clarissa Zimmerman. Approved and equal.
Ninth Class—On the Multiplication Table.—Consisting of some little girls of the second and third classes. Highly approved.

Afternoon—Trustees met. All present. Col. John Hoke was unanimously elected Treasurer for the Board of Trustees, and accepts the appointment. Examinations continued.
Tenth Class—Reading History.—Same as the first. Approved.
Eleventh Class—Geography.—Miss Jane Johnston. Approved.
Twelfth Class—Ancient Geography.—Sarah Williamson. Highly approved.
Thirteenth Class—Modern Geography.—Elizabeth Norris, Anne Hoke, Katherine Schenck, Nancy Bivings, Emaline Reinhardt, Eliza Ramseur, Anne Zimmerman, Jane Reinhardt. All approved.
Fourteenth Class—Questions on (Ty tier's) History.—Catherine Schenck, Emaline Reinhardt, Eliza Ramseur, Jane Caldwell, Jane Reinhardt. All highly approved. Emaline Reinhardt is believed to be the best.
Fifteenth Class—Natural Philosophy.—Catherine Schenck, Nancy Bivings, Emaline Reinhardt. Very good and equal.
Sixteenth Class—Blair's Rhetoric.—Sarah Williamson, Catherine Schenck. Very good. Approved and equal.
Seventeenth Class—Original Composition.—Sarah Williamson, Anne Hoke, Catherine Schenck, Nancy Bivings, Emaline Reinhardt, Eliza Ramseur, Jane Reinhardt, Jane Johnston.
After which an interesting variety of painting, needle work, penmanship, etc., was displayed, and the examination closed by the recitation of two short poems by Elizabeth Ramseur and Eliza Hoke.
The Board adjourned.
 John D. Hoke, Secretary.

July 8th, 1827.
The Board met at Mr. McBee's office for the purpose of settling with Mr. Burton respecting the building of the Female Academy, &c. It appeared that the amount paid into his hands, arising from sale of lota, was two thousand, eight hundred and one dollars and sixty seven cents, against which amount he produced the following vouchers, amounting to $2,718.98, leaving a balance due in his hands of $82.69. To-wit.:

Dr. Cr.

Amount of sale of lots $2,801 6T
By amount paid to J. Forney $2,622 73
By amount paid to H. Cansler for surveying, etc 33 25
By amount paid to B. S. Johnson, crying sale 4 00
By amount paid to Jacob Reinhardt for work 2 00
By amount paid for taxes in 1823 and 1824 1 00
By amount paid for printing advertisements 1 00
Commissions allowed to Mr. Burton 55 00
Total $2,718 98

Note on Michael Schenck $63 69
Cash 19 00
Total 82 69
Grand Total $2,801 67

After which settlement there was a balance as stated above in Mr. Burton's hands of $82.69, to-wit: A note on Michael Schenck, amount due, $63.69; and cash, $19.00; which amount was paid over by Mr. Burton to Major Henderson, to be accounted for in his settlement between the Trustees of the male and female academies.

After the above settlement was completed the trustees passed the following resolution. Resolved that those students who belong to the lower class, according to the regulations of tuition are only allowed in the study of grammar to memorize and recite the rules, &c., and the exercises of parsing and the like are considered. as higher class branches.
The board adjourned.
John D. Hoke, Secretary.

Wednesday Evening, July 18th, 1827.
Trustees met. Present— Vardry McBee, Charles E. Reinhardt, John Zimmerman and John D. Hoke. V. McBee in the chair.
Resolved, That the window shutters be painted and fastenings be procured for the shutters and a lock be placed on the table drawer, and that Col. Zimmerman carry the resolution into effect, and that he issue orders on the Treasurer for the amount of the same, and also for the making of the shutters.
The business finished, the Board adjourned.
John D. Hoke, Secretary.

Thursday Evening, 15th Nov., 1827.
The Trustees of the Female Academy met at David Reinhardt's. Present:—Dr. James Bivings, Daniel Hoke, John Zimmerman, Charles E. Reinhardt and V. McBee.
It was agreed that John Zimmerman and Vardry McBee be appointed to purchase a sufficient quantity of calico to make a curtain in the Academy for the exhibition at the ensuing examination, which is to be paid for out of the funds belonging to the institution, and that they superintend the fixing and hanging of the same. It was further agreed that Col. Daniel Hoke furnish fire wood for the use of the Academy for the ensuing winter at the price of $1.00 per load.
On motion it was resolved that the students that have attained to the stand in which they are required to write and show compositions that if they fail to do so hereafter they are to be reported by the tutress to the trustees for such neglect, and that they would be excluded from any marks of distinction or honors at the examination unless they should render satisfactory excuses for such delinquency.
Recorded by V. McBEE, Secretary Pro Tem.

SECOND SEMI-ANNUAL EXAMINATION, 1827.

Monday Morning, Dec., 17th. The second semi-annual examination of the pupils of the Female Academy under the care of Miss Maria Allyn, opened with prayer by Rev. Patrick Sparrow. The examination was conducted in the following order: First Class.—Reading Murray's Reader.—Harriet C. Reinhardt, Amelia Reinhardt. Approved and equal.
Second Class—Spelling Two Syllables.—Harriet C. Reinhardt, Amelia Reinhardt, Mary Dews. All performed and well.
Third Class—Reading Murray's English Reader and Spelling and Definition in Walker's Dictionary.—Eliza Hoke, Margaret Moore, Elizabeth Ramsour, Adaline Reinhardt, Nancy Moorman, Mary Zimmerman, Harriet Ramsour, Elizabeth Motz, Patsy McBee, Adaline Ramsour, Barbara Schenck, Eliza Burton, Sarah Hoke, Rebecca Rudisill, Elizabeth Brem, Mary Dews, Julia Dews. All highly approved; the distinction is in the order of the names.
Fourth Class—Reading.—Sarah Williamson, Catharine Shenck. Nancy Bivings, Emaline Reinhardt, Rosanna Reinhardt, Lavenia Schenck, Ann Zimmerman, Mary Burton, Jane Reinhardt, Mary Henderson, Catherine Bivings. This class of young ladies read very correctly and distinctly and were all highly approved and equal.
Fifth Class—Catechism.—Eliza Burton. Performance good.
Sixth Class—On Shorter Catechism.—Mary Henderson, Margaret Moore, Eliza Brem, Julia Dews, Mary Dews. Performed well and equal.
Seventh Class—On Murray's English Grammar through Syntax.— Adaline Ramsour, Elizabeth Motz, Julia Dews, Harriet Ramsour, Sarah Hoke, Barbara Schenck, Mary Zimmerman, Nancy Moorman, Elizabeth Bivings, Eliza Burton, Patsy McBee. Adaline Ramsour, Elizabeth Motz, Julia Dews and Harriet Ramsour are pronounced the best, the others very good and equal.
Eighth Class—On the Rules of Arithmetic.—Anne Zimmerman, Mary Burton, Catherine Bivings, Rosanna Reinhardt, Mary Henderson. Mary Burton, Catherine Bivings and Ann Zimmerman are best.
Ninth Class—Questions on Modern History.—Sarah Williamson, Emaline Reinhardt, Ann Zimmerman. Very highly approved.
Tenth Class—Geography.—Catherine Bivings. Approved.

Tuesday evening before the opening of the examination the Trustees met. A majority present. Jacob Ramsour was proposed and unanimously elected a Trustee to supply the vacancy of J. E. Bell, resigned.

EXAMINATIONS CONTINUED TUESDAY.

First Class—Arithmetic.—Elizabeth Motz, Adaline Ramsour, Julia Dews, Eliza Burton, Harriet Ramsour, Barbara Schenck, Adaline Reinhardt, Nancy Moorman, Patsy McBee. All approved.
Second Class—On Memorizing English Grammar.—Eliza Hoke, Elizabeth Ramsour. Both approved.
Third Class—Parsing.—Sarah Williamson, Catherine Schenck, Nancy Bivings, Emaline Reinhardt, Lavenia Schenck, Anne Zimmerman, Mary Burton, Catherine Bivings. Approved without distinction.
Fourth Class—Geography.—Catherine Schenck, Nancy Bivings, Lavenia Schenck, Ann Zimmerman, Jane Reinhardt, Mary Burton. All approved and equal. Miss Mary Burton was also separately examined on the Geography of the United States and gave general satisfaction.
Fifth Class—Ancient Geography.—Emaline Reinhardt. Highly approved.
Sixth Class—Rhetoric.—Emaline Reinhardt, Nancy Bivings. Young ladies underwent a strict and satisfactory examination.
Seventh Class—Natural Philosophy.—Emaline Reinhardt, Catherine Schenck, Nancy Bivings, Lavinia Schenck. All very good and equal.
Eighth Class—Chemistry.—Catherine Schenck. Emaline Reinhardt, Nancy Bivings. Approved and equal.

After which several very interesting original compositions were read by the young ladies, displaying a very correct taste, and a variety of neat paintings and pieces of embroidery were exhibited, and the examination closed with an address and Approbatory Resolutions in favor of the students and preceptress.

EXAMINATION MONDAY MORNING, JUNE 23RD, 1828.

The Trustees met in the Academy. A majority present. The Rev. Patrick J. Sparrow addressed the Throne of God in a feeling prayer, when the examination commenced and was conducted in the following order:
First Class—Reading and Spelling.—Catherine Hoke, Caroline Reinhardt.
Second Class—Reading in the Testament.—Julia A. Fisher, Ann Phifer.
Third Class—Reading English Reader; Spelling Five Syllables.— Charlotte McCulloh, Mary Dews, Jane Kerr, Amanda Reinhardt, Mary Quin, Elizabeth Zimmerman, Eliza Hoke, Elizabeth Ramsour, Amelia Reinhardt, Adeline Clyne, Harriet Reinhardt, Ann Butts.
Fourth Class—Catechism, Historical.—Jane Kerr, Mary Quin, Amanda Reinhardt, Elizabeth Zimmerman, Ann Butts, Adaline Clyne, Harriet Reinhardt.
Fifth Class—English Grammar through Etymology.—Clarissa Zimmerman, Charlotte McCulloh, Mary Dews, Rebecca Rudisill, Amelia Reinhardt.
Sixth Class—Parsing; Prose in English Reader.—Eliza Hoke, Elizabeth Motz, Elizabeth Ramsour, Adaline Ramsour, Mary Zimmerman, Mary Henderson, Jane Johnson, Sarah Hoke, Harriet Ramsour, Patsy McBee.
Seventh Class—Reciting Rules of Arithmetic.—Edelda Quin, Emily Quin, Mary Henderson, Elizabeth Motz, Adaline Ramsour, Clarissa Zimmerman, Patsy McBee.

Tuesday Morning. The examinations opened with prayer by Rev. P. J. Sparrow, and was continued in the following order:

EXAMINATIONS CONTINUED, JUNE, 1828.

First Class—Tytler's History.—Lavenia Schenck, Anne Hoke, Edelda Quin, Eliza Graham, Emily Quin, Jane Johnson, Anne Zimmerman, Mary Henderson, Jane Reinhardt, Clarissa Zimmerman, Catherine Bivings, Elizabeth Motz, Sarah Hoke, Harriet Ramsour, Martha MeBee, Adaline Ramsour, Rebeeca Rudisill, Mary Zimmerman.
Second Class—Parsing Poetry.—Anne Hoke, Lavenia Schenck, Jane Reinhardt, Ann Zimmerman, Catherine Bivings.
Third Class—Geography.—Martha McBee, Eliza Hoke, Elizabeth Ramsour, Mary Henderson, Jane Johnson, Adaline Ramsour, Elizabeth Motz, Sarah Hoke, Harriet Ramsour, Mary Zimmerman.
Fourth Class—Geography of South America.—Ann Hoke, Ann Zimmerman, Jane Reinhardt, Catherine Bivings.
Fifth Class—Tytler's History.—Anne Hoke, Anne Zimmerman, Jane Reinhardt, Jane Johnson.
Sixth Class—Natural Philosophy.—Luvenia Schenck, Anne Hoke, Anne Zimmerman, Jane Reinhardt, Catherine Bivings.
Seventh Class—Chemistry.—Lavenia Schenck, Jane Reinhardt.

Ordered by the Board that the Secretary issue an order to the Treasurer in favor of Daniel Shuford, for the amount of his bill for erecting a stage in the Female Academy.
Ordered by the Board that publication of the commencement of the next session be made in some of the papers which may be deemed most expedient.
By order John D. Hoke, Secretary.

NOVEMBER 26TH, 1828.

At a call meeting of the Trustees of the Female Academy at the House of David Reinhardt, Esq.
Present Dr. James Bivings, Chairman; Charles E. Reinhardt, John Zimmerman, and Vardry McBee, who was appointed Secretary pro tern.
Resolved unanimously that each student of the last and present session be charged with 121/;j cents to defray the expenses of fire wood and likewise with 12% cents at the commencement of the next session. The Secretary to notify the Treasurer of this resolution, whose duty it shall be to make this additional charge at the time he collects the tuition money.
It was further ordered that Col. John Zimmerman and Jacob Ramsour be appointed to settle all the accounts owing, and ascertain what monies will be divided between the Male and Female Academies, to settle with the Trustees of the Male Academy or any Committee appointed by them for that purpose.
It was further resolved that Dr. James Bivings, John Zimmerman and Vardry McBee be a committee to view the writing desks, and if they deem it expedient to have them altered, make a contract to have them altered and call upon Daniel Shuford, who made them, if they are to be altered.
That John D. Hoke have the windows in the female academy repainted and render his account to the Treasurer for payment.
V. McBEE, Pro Tem.
Recorded hy order of John D. Hoke, Secretary.

EXAMINATIONS, DECEMBER, 1828.
Thursday Evening, December 18th, 1828.

The Trustees met at the Academy for the purpose of examining classes on the various branches studied during the past session.
The exercises commenced after an address to the Throne of God by Mr. C. E. Reinhardt.

ORDER OF EXAMINATION.

First Class—Spelling.—Mary Ramsour. Approved.
Second Class—Reading Testament and Spelling.—Catherine Hoke, Catherine Reinhardt.
Fourth Class—Reading Murray's Introduction.—Adaline Cline, Elizabeth Zimmerman, Agnes Fisher, Amelia Reinhardt, Ann Butts, Harriet Reinhardt, Ann Phifer.
Fifth Class—Spelling.—Same as in the fourth, with Catharine Hoke, Caroline Reinhardt.
Sixth Class Grammar, through Syntax (memorized).—Elizabeth Shuford, Adaline Reinhardt, Ann Derr, Elmira Hoyle, Amelia Reinhardt, Rebecca Forney, Elizabeth Zimmerman.
Seventh Class—Multiplication Table.—Adaline Cline, Ann Butts, Agnes Fisher, Harriet Reinhardt.
Eighth Class—Rules of Arithmetic.—Harriet Ramsour, Adaline Ramsour, Martha McBee, Nancy Moorman, Mary Henderson, Jane Reinhardt, Barbara Schenck, Adaline Reinhardt, Polly Zimmerman, Sally Hoke, Jane Kerr.
Ninth Class—Polite Learning.—Eliza Hoke, Elizabeth Ramsour.
Tenth Class—Parsing.—Lavenia Schenck, Elizabeth Ramsour, Eliza Hoke, Jane Reinhardt, Elizabeth Fulenweider, Adaline Ramsour, Harriet Ramsour, Mary Henderson, Adaline Reinhardt, Mary Zimmerman, Barbara Schenck, Sarah Hoke, Martha McBee, Nancy Moorman.
Eleventh Class—Geography.—Amelia Reinhardt.
Twelfth Class—Geography.—Barbara Schenck, Julia Dews, Nancy Moorman, Adaline Reinhardt.

Friday, December 19th—Examination Continued.

Opened by prayer by the Rev. P. J. Sparrow.
Thirteenth Class—Reading Titler's History. Lavenia Schenck, Ema- line Reinhardt, Elizabeth Fullenweider, Mary Henderson, Jane Reinhardt, Sophia Graham, Julia Dews, Elizabeth Shuford, Nancy Moorman, Adaline Ramsour, Sally Hoke.
The examination closed on Tuesday. Only two of the Trustees present, viz: John Zimmerman and V. McBee, who concurred in their opinions that the students not only displayed the Vigilance of their Trust, but that than ordinary application.

On Thursday evening, October 15th, 1829 the Trustees met. Present —-Doctor Bivings, Col. Zimmerman, Jacob Ramsour, and John D. Hoke, after a social interchange of opinions upon the concerns of the Academy, it was agreed that Doctor Bivings, Vardry McBee, Esq., and John D. Hoke be a committee to devise some suitable plan of Education and prices of tuition to the various branches, and report the same. The meeting adjourned.
J. D. Hoke, Secy.

At Mr. McBee's Office.

Friday Evening, October 23rd, 1829.

The Trustees of the Female Academy met. Present—Dr. James Bivings, Chairman; Vardry McBee, Jacob Ramsour, and John D. Hoke. The Committee appointed at the last meeting reported. Which report was accepted, whereupon
Resolved unanimously, That the extra charge of one dollar per session in the Lower Class in Grammar henceforth be taken away and the regulation heretofore on that charge be repealed.
Resolved, That children only reading History, memorizing English Grammar and Geography, be considered as belonging to the lower class.
Resolved unanimously, That we employ Miss Mariah Alyn as Tutress of the Female Academy for the next session commencing on the 1st Monday in November, and as a compensation for her services that she be allowed the profits of the school agreeably to the prices of tuition as heretofore laid down.
Resolved, That the Secretary inform her of this resolution and also furnish a copy of the studies and prices of tuition as regulated for the institution.
The Board adjourned sine die.
John D. Hoke, Secy.

February 9th 1830. The Trustees of the Female Academy met. Present—Dr. James Bivings, Chairman; V. McBee, J. Ramsour, John Zimmerman and John D. Hoke.
Ordered by the Board that a committee of two with the Treasurer make a settlement with Mrs. Reinhardt, formerly tutress of the female, observing the contract entered into between the Trustees and tutress, and that they report at the next meeting.
The chairman appointed Jacob Ramsour and John D. Hoke the committee.
John D. Hoke, Secy.

EXAMINATION APRIL 15TH, 1830.

The examination of the students of the female academy under Miss Harriet Alyn opened and was conducted in the following order.
[Record of examination was not entered in the record book.— C. L. C.]

Monday Evening, November 22nd, 1830.

The Trustees met at Mr. McBee's office. Present—Doct. Bivings, Mr. McBee, Col. Zimmerman and John D. Hoke, to take into consideration a letter received from Miss Harriet Allyn enquiring whether she is to take charge of the Academy next Session.

It was unanimously Resolved that the Secretary inform Miss Allyn, that they have been satisfied with her management of the Academy and that she may take charge of it again commencing on the 1st Monday in January next five y> months thereafter, that she have the profits of the school at the usual rate of tuition.
Resolved that the Academy be repaired and put in good order and that the teachers in future be required to return it in alike good order.
Resolved that the Secretary make publication that the Academy will be vacant and that a tutress or tutresses will be wanted to supply it, qualified to teach the usual branches together with musick and the ornamental branches.
Ordered that the publication be made in the Raleigh Star and a New York paper, and that the Secretary call on the Treasurer for the money to pay the expenses.

At Mr. McBee's office, on the evening of the 20th April the Trustees of the Female Academy met. Present—Doct James Bivings, V. McBee, Jacob Ramsour, Charles E. Reinhardt, and John D. Hoke.
Resolved that Jacob Ramsour have the shutters repaired and such other repairs as may be necessary.
On motion of John D. Hoke, Peter Summy was unanimously elected a trustee to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Col. Zimmerman.
It was suggested that Mrs. Horton wished the privilege of teaching her school in the Academy. The trustees were unanimously disposed to accommodate her but fearing the precedent might place them in a delicate situation in future, hoped she would withdraw her application.
Resolved that the publication ordered at last meeting be made.

AN ELIGIBLE SITUATION

For one or two young ladies qualified to teach the various branches of female education, viz.: Literary, Ornamental, and Music on the Piano Forte, can be procured upon application to the trustees of the Female Academy in Lincolnton, N. C.
This academy is a commodious brick building, pleasantly situated in one of the healthiest and handsomest villages in the Southern States.
Applications, addressed to the trustees or the subscriber, will meet their earliest attention, and any further information given that may be required.
By order of the Board.
Jno. D. Hoke, Secretary.
Lincolnton, N. C., April 20, 1831.
Price adv. $1.
—The Star, May 5, 1831.

AT JACOB RAMSOUR'S.

The Trustees met at Jacob Ramsour's, Novr. 2nd 1831. Present— Jacob Ramsour, Daniel Hoke, Peter Summy Vardry McBee and John D. Hoke.
The resignation of Dr. James Bivings was read and accepted. John D. Hoke nominated Carlos Leonard and Jacob Ramsour nominated C. C. Henderson to fill the vacancy. Mr. Leonard was elected.
Resolved that the contract entered into by Mr. J. Ramsour with Miss Thompson be sanctioned by and binding on the board of Trustees.

EXAMINATION SEPTEMBER, 1832.

A publication of the Scholars of the Female Academy, under charge of Miss Amelia Thompson commenced on Tuesday, 25th September, and ended the next day in the following order:
[No record entered.—C. L. C.]

At a meeting of the Trustees at Mr. McBee's Office Septr. 25th, 1832. Present—V. McBee, Charles E. Reinhardt, Jacob Ramsour, Peter Summy, Carlos Leonard and J. D. Hoke.
Resolved that the Treasurer pay Jacob Ramsour $100 and interest from the 5th Septr 1831 until paid and that he pay Miss Thompson $500, inclusive of what he has heretofore advanced her.
Resolved that the Treasurer pay Jacob Ramsour for the Piano purchased by him for the Academy with interest out of the fund belonging to the Academy.
Resolved that the Treasurer pay out of the funds of the Academy the amount of Mr. McBee's account for fire wood.
Resolved that the trustees being well pleased with Miss Amelia Thompson's management of the school they will obligate themselves to pay her $300 for teaching the next Session in the same manner as heretofore.

Wednesday Evening, June 19th, 1833.

The Trustees met at Mr. McBee's Office, previous notice having heen given to each. Present—Vardry McBee, Jacob Ramsour, Peter Summy, Carlos Leonard and John D. Hoke.
After interchanging opinions relative to the school it was Resolved that the Secretary write to Miss Amelia Thompson informing her that the Trustees wish again to employ her to take charge of the Academy by renewing the former contract and that they will allow her to engage an assistant to teach music, etc., giving her the proceeds of the School, and that they would be pleased to hear from her and know that she would be willing on her part.
No other business being proposed the meeting adjourned.
John D. Hoke, Secy.

Monday Evening, July 1st, 1833.

Pursuant to previous notice the Trustees met at Mr. McBee'a office. Present—All the Trustees.
On motion of Jacob Ramsour, ordered that the Treasurer pay the amount of Daniel Shuford's bill for repairs done to the Academy.
Resolved that the Treasurer pay Mr. McBee his bill for fire wood.
John D. Hoke, Secy.

Monday Evening, July 28th, 1834.

The Trustees met. Present—Jacob Ramsour, Vardry McBee, Carlos Leonard and John D. Hoke.
Resolved unanimously that Miss Amelia Thompson have the Academy next year with all the profits arising from the school.
The resignation of Charles E. Reinhardt was accepted and on motion of John D. Hoke, Jacob A. Ramsour was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy. John D. Hoke, Secretary.

Monday Morning, January 4th, 1836.

The Trustees met at Jacob Ramsour's. Present—Vardry McBee, Jacob Ramsour, Carlos Leonard and J. A. Ramsour. On motion of Vardry McBee, J. A. Ramsour was appointed Secretary and Jacob Eamsour was appointed Chairman. Mr. Jacob Ramsour exhibited the Resignation of Peter Summy, which was accepted, and also in consequence of the Removal of Col. Daniel Hoke and John D. Hoke the following persons were nominated and unanimously appointed in their places, viz: Michael Hoke, David Reinhardt and Perry Roberts.
Resolved that the Secretary apprise the above named persons of their appointment as trustees.
Adjourned.
 J. A. Ramsour, Secretary.

LINCOLNTON ACADEMY (MALE).

The Examination of the students under the care of George W. Morrow, will commence the 26th inst. and terminate the day following. Parents and Guardians are particularly requested to attend. The Exercises will be resumed on the first Monday in January.
Geo. W. Morrow.
N. B. The price of Tuition per Session (in advance) for the Languages and Mathematics $12.50 cts; for English Grammar, Geography and Arithmetic $8.
Nov. 18, 1834.
— Raleigh Register, Tuesday, December 2,

Friday evening, January 8th, 1836.

The Trustees met at Jacob Ramsour's. Present: — Vardry McBee. Jacob Ramsour, Carlos Leonard, Perry Roberts, Michael Hoke & J. A. Ramsour. Jacob Ramsour in the Chair. Jacob Ramsour gave his resignation which was accepted, and B. S. Johnston was appointed to fill his vacancy.
It was unanimously agreed by the Trustees that Miss Amelia Thompson have charge of the Academy for the next Session & it was farther agreed that the Secretary apprise her of this — & learn from her whether she would wish to teach longer than the next session.
Adjourned.
J. A. Ramsour (Secy.).

Monday evening, August 15th, 1836.

The Trustees met at the house of J. A. Ramsour. Present : — David Reinhardt, Carlos Leonard, B. S. Johnston & J. A. Ramsour. B. S. Johnston was appointed Treasurer of Board of Trustees. He reported on hand $158.23. Presented a bill for tuning & repairing the piano for $8.00, which was accepted leaving a balance of $150.23. It was resolved by the trustees that Mr. Johnston, Mr. Reinhardt & Mr. Leonard make arrangements for having the academy repaired. It was likewise resolved by the Trustees that Mr. Johnston procure for the Academy a pair of good globes when he visits the North. J. A. Ramsour was appointed Secretary of the board of trustees.
It was likewise agreed by the trustees present — that provided that Miss Smith does not take charge of the academy until the 1st January next — that Miss Wood have the profits of the school from the time she commences until Miss Smith comes. J. A. Ramsour, Sect.

Monday Evening, January 2nd, 1837.

The Trustees met at the house of J. A. Ramsour's. Present D. Reinhardt, C. Leonard, B. S. Johnston, P. Roberts, J. A. Ramsour. David Reinhardt was called to the chair. On motion of B. S. Johnston C. C. Henderson was nominated as trustee in the place of Vardry McBee removed—& unanimously accepted. B. S. Johnston, C. C. Henderson & J. A. Ramsour were appointed a committe to receive the several bill? for repairs &c. done to the Academy & make settlement.
J. A. Ramsour, Secy.

Tuesday Jan. 3rd, 1837.

B. S. Johnston, C. C. Henderson & J. A. Ramsour the committee appointed to make settlement met at the office of Mr. Johnston—& after receiving the several bills, found a deficiency in the hands of the Treasurer. The committee thought it the most advisable to scale the several different bills to the amount of money in the hands of the treasurer & give the several persons credit on their several bills of the amount paid to them by the Treasurer annexed on the amount of the several bills presented with them respect in credit.
At a meeting of Trustees. It was agreed that a tax of twenty five cents be laid on every Scholar for each session for the purpose of raising a fund for the use of the Academy. It was also agreed that a subscription be raised for the purpose of raising funds for enclosing the academy lot & building a small house—which was done.
Trustees present
C. C. Henderson
D. Reinhardt
C. Leonard
B. S. Johnston
M. Hoke
J. A. Ramsour

August 10th, 1838.

The Trustees met & agreed that the sum of forty three dollars be paid to John McGill for work done by him to Academy lot.
At this same time James R. Dodge was proposed as a trustee in place of P. G. Roberts deed & elected.
paid the above amounts—by B. S. S.

Lincolnton 30th June 1841.

The Board of Trustees met at C. Leonard's Esq.
J. A. Ramsour offered his resignation which was accepted.
H. "W. Guion was proposed to supply the vacancy, which was unanimously agreed.
B. S. Johnston the Treasurer to the Board has Rec'd of J. A. Ram- sour $21. and of C. C. Henderson $2. and paid C. C. Henderson for purchase a Bill $15.
T. R. Shuford for repairing stove 50 cents.

Lincolnton, Feby 3rd 1841.

The Board met at H. W. Guions. Present C. Leonard, C. C. Henderson, S. P. Simpson, J. R. Dodge and H. W. Guion.
On motion of J. R. Dodge the following Rates of Tuition were considered and submitted to the citizens of the town on the next evening in a meeting.
Rudiments of reading, & writing, and Parley's or similar rudiments of Arithmetic & Geography $5 per Sch.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography 7 pr. do. Philosophy, Astronomy, Arithmetic.
Botany, History, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, &c. $10.
Plain needle work no additional charge in any class.
Ornamental Needle Work, Painting, Music, &cv charged in addition.
S. P. Simpson proposed that, hereafter an instructress of the Academy be paid a stipulated sum per annum, & that the tuition in all the above branches, be the same as then fixed & the proceeds thereof be put into the treasury.
The meeting adjourned to the fifth month with the view of submitting Rates of Tuition to the Citizens. H. W. Guion, Secy.

February 5, 1841.

The Board met at C. Leonard's. Present C. Leonard, C. C. Henderson, S. P. Simpson, J. R. Dodge and H. W. Guion. The citizens having met & approved of the rates proposed at the last meeting. On motion made & seconded—they were adopted unanimously—As the Rates of the Female Academy.
On motion made & seconded it was
Resolved that the Trustees procure the Services of some competent lady as Instructress of the Academy & for such services bind the Corporation to pay to such Instructress not more than Five hundred dollars for the first year. It was further resolved that James R. Dodge and C. C. Henderson write to their respective friends at the North, to point out & name persons competent, & willing to serve under the terms proposed. H. W. Guion, Secy.

April 10th, 1841.

The Board met pursuant to a Call of the President at Guion's office. Present—C. C. Henderson, Carlos Leonard, Benjamin S. Johnston, Sam'l P. Simpson and H. W. Guion. C. C. Henderson, esq., laid before the Board a letter addressed to him by Miss Anna M. Rogers of the City of New York, requiring the voice of the Board as to certain queries therein Contained. After considerable consideration the following resolution was, on motion, adopted.
"Resolved that H. W. Guion, the Secretary, answer the letter of Miss Anna M. Rogers & that he be authorized to say to her that the Trustees have agreed to bind the Institution under their charge, to pay annually the sum of Four hundred & Fifty dollars as a Salary to the Instructress called by them to superintend the duties of education & that he be further authorized to say that at the expiration of the first session or the first year the Instructress so employed, may at her option take the school & the profits thereof, to herself & discontinue her salary—or may continue to receive her salary as her only compensation that in either event the Price established by the Trustees on the 3rd of February ratified on the 5th be adhered to."
It was further ordered that the answer of H. W. Guion be laid before a Meeting of the Board to be held on Monday evening the 12th instant.
H. W. Guion, Secy.

April 12th, 1841.

The Trustees met pursuant to adjournment. Present C. C. Leonard, B. S. Johnson, L. P. Simpson, C. C. Henderson & H. W. Guion.
The letter prepared by the Secretary as a reply to the one received from Miss Anna M. Rogers was presented by H. W. Guion Ordered to be read—and was duly considered—The same was amended by respectfully requesting, the usual references from Miss Rogers in case she might feel disposed to accede to the terms proposed. The whole letter was read and unanimously approved. Ordered that a copy of the same be filed.
H. W. Guion, Secy.

Lincolnton, July 13th, 1841.

Pursuant to a call of the President a special meeting was held at the house of C. C. Henderson. Present C. Leonard, B. S. Johnson, C. C. Henderson, L. P. Simpson, James R. Dodge, & H. W. Guion.
C. C. Henderson made known to the Board that in a day or two he should make a visit to the North, and whilst there he would cheerfully undertake the execution of any authority or commission the Board might confer upon him, especially in procuring a suitable Instructress for the Institution. Whereupon after considerable consultation, the following resolution was on motion adopted.
Resolved that C. C. Henderson be authorized and empowered, during his visit to the Korth, to enquire for and if possible engage the services of a suitable & competent Instructress for Lincolnton Female Academy; upon the terms that she will individually undertake the charge of the school with all the profits & thereof, at the rates established by the board; or that she will undertake the charge thereof, at a stated salary to be allowed & paid by the Trustees of and sum not exceeding five hundred dollars; which sum the said C. C. Henderson i? authorized to fix & establish for one year, provided it be necessary to the procurement of a competent Instructress.
The meeting then adjourned Sine die.
H. W. Guion, Secy.

Lincolnton, September 20, 1841.

Pursuant to a call of the President, a special meeting of the Board was held in the house of C. C. Henderson. Present C. Leonard, L. P. Simpson, C. C. Henderson, and H. W. Guion.
C. C. Henderson stated to the Board that he had made an engagement with Miss Abigail Mason of Pennsylvania at a stated salary of $450. per year with permission to her to take charge of the school & receive the profits thereof instead of her salary either during the first session of the first year. Mr. Henderson further stated that Miss Mason would arrive in all probability by the middle of October.
Whereupon it was resolved, that the Exercises of the Academy would be resumed on or about the middle of October & that publication be made in the Republican.

Col. James R. Dodge at this meeting sent in his Resignation as a Trustee. Whereupon after deliberation Thomas R. Shuford was elected to fill the vacancy & H. W. Guion deputed to inform Mr. Shuford of his election.
The meeting then adjourned.
H. W. Guion, Sec.