Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-07-10
FEMALE EDUCATION.

MRS: JAMES NJ. GARRETT proposes with the assist
at the place where they reside in Essex county, Virginia
She is fully sensible fher and her
see within the reach of individual of her among
the rising generation Yet having devoted the greater
OF her ne to the instruction OF her own large family she
trusts that the experience which she thus acquired in
twenty-five yearsteaching, vii; ii degree qualify
Tor the office OF structress especially those Of her
sexIn regard the situation there is none probably in
the whole state, better adapted the contemplated purpose
II mas long proved TO be uncommony healthy IFS retire
ment viii in great measure her pupils from all
nose to cupable expense to too frequent
es OF pleasure and TO other Irregularities of conduct which
large towns and cities vodably present and will afford
additional motives to her scholars freely well
ected library OF nearly thousand volumes still farther
be augmenedi which will always be open them under
the special direction in regard TO what they may read Of
nerse ana her daughters In the prosecution of this de-
sign, her chief object and anxious be-
Tow an education rather useful than snowy by reguat
10 prepare them for the faithful discharge OF all
OF family particularly in the Southern States. IL upon
her ser IN almost all cases, that the young people of
knowledge but for altose early Impressions upon the heart
ana understanding, which in reatmeasure regulate
!helr ulnre destne How highly important then it, that
those who have such deeply interesting and
ties to fulfil should receive every possible preparation which
Science, Literature Morality and Christianity impar
The course OF Instruction will consist in teaching Reading
English Grammar, Writing, Arithmetic-compTehend
such knowledge OF Accounts, lady should
together With Geography and the use Of the Globes.
hso-Bees Lees, the Elements of Chemistry Natural
guages with such course OF Historical Reading as will
furnish the scholars with good general idea Of the prnc
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One general charge OF two hundred dollars year. 10 he
paid half yearly and always IN adVon will include all the
above Branches together with every article Of Board ex
cept Bedding. This, the scholars may either furnish them
selves or they WILDE supplied 10y paying forty dollars in
adyance-e bedding TO be their property whenever they
Withdraw from the school No difference i'm the price OF
tuition will be made between those who NAV endeavor
learn all the above branches Of education and those who
attempt only three Of such are deemed mos
easy acquire because the time and attention will bt
| devoted 70 the last 10 the FIRST.
Music and Dancing viii be'taught, provided parents anC
guardians should wish it. and the number scholars should
he such justify the employment MASTER in which
case the utmost will be taken to select Of reproac
| able character.
| For these, there viii be separate charge.
Mrs. e. viii thank those who wish avail themgelve
OF this proposal TO communicate their intention as soon
practicable by letter herself husband directed 10 10
reo, Essex county, Va that she may make timely prepare
ton The school will not he attempted with less than tyen
~ scholars but that number applications arr
made public notice will he given in the Virginia Herald
and Richmond Enquirer, that the school is ready com
mencc.
The necessary Elementary Books such rs Mrs G. vii
hereafter recommend, must be brough, bv the scholars
they will be furnished first cost paid in advance. onl
one vacation will be given during the year 10 commence
the ist Of Augd and 20 end on the last Of September
No Day Scholars viii be received
Essex June m, 1871: lift