The Litchfield County post., 1828-04-03
Litchfold, April l, 1922.
Lsichfeid Ffm0le Acodeqnv.

The Trustees of the Female -Acadcmy at Ltch fcd, deem it proper to acquant the public with the present situation and prospects Of the institution, of which they have the genera! surcr,ntcndenre. This School has been established more than thir:y-ive years twas founded by the exer;ions Of an indvid7 ua lady, Miss SARAH PiERCE) aided by few friends. IL has been under her immediate direction, from its first establishment, and iorseveral years she has been assisted by JOHN P. BRACE, Esq. gentle man of distinguished literary and scientific attain ments whose time and talents are assiduonsy devoted to the improvement of the pupils under his charge While many similar institutions have during this pe- rod, arisen, fourished for time and then ce ased to exist, this school has continued 10 receive as it be iieved has always richly deserved, great share o public patronage It has obtained public notice and tavor by the force of its merits. Constant and unremng exertions the part of the instructors, combined with long experience and thorough quantance with all the branches of education which are taught, has given ths school character which has drawn forth the commentators of many of the stingusled men of our country Yours Ladies from every part of the United States have been mcm- bers of 1t, and great numbers have received its hgh- est honors. The whole number of pupils, since il was frs opened, exceeds two thousand.
 During the last year, if has been considered an act of duty that community, whom has been sol long patronzed, to provide more extensive accommoda- tons, for those who seek to participate in the advan tages it affords. With thIs view, large and dous building has been erected, with suitable apart ments for every branch of study appropriate such ,nJ Co. ,bo :.l the different branches O! science.
 will be opened for tue reception of pupils at the commepcemeni of the ensuing Sunmer term which will be on the lith of May next:-Ths term will con tinuc until the 29h of October when there will be vacation of four weeks, at the expiration of whchth ,oi,ter term will commence ,and continue until the 2lst of April :-Anoter vacation of three weeks, will minate with the commencement of the summer term.
 regular course of instruction will be given in English Grammar, Geography, Ancient and Modern History, Arithmetic, Algebra, and the higher branch of the Mathematics, Rhetoric. Composition and the principles ofTaste Natural Philosophy and Chem istry, Moral Philosophy and Logic. In addition to these, the pups at their option, will be instructed in the Latin, Creek and French Languages, the various branches of Natural History, Music, and Drawing, for all which, the most competent instructors are pro- vided.
 The text books used at this institutiOn are, Walk CTS Dictionary, Murray's Grammar, Woodbrdge's Geography and Atlas, Miss Pierce Ancient History, Russcrs Modern Europe, Goodrich's American His tory, Dabo's Arithmetic, Blar's Rhetoric abridged, Alison on Taste, Conversations on Natural Philoso- phy and Chemistry, Paey's Philosophy, Hedges Logic.
 The location of this Academy is in the centre ofa pleasant village remarkably healthy, free from vice and the temptations to the commission of it, and pos- sessing every facility of communication with other places, by stage coaches and mai!s which arrive and leave it daly.
 The Trustees confidently believe, that with the ad dtona advantages which this institution now posses ses, will receive the increased patronage ofthe pulp lie, and that it will continue to be, as it heretofore eminently has been, distinguished as seminary, where the different branches of female education are faithfully and successfully taught.
 By order ofthe Board of Trustees,
 FREDERICK WOLCOTT, President. -Litchfeld, Conn. March 28, 1923. 6w42
 NOTICE.