Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-10-18
Mrs.. Porter.


IA IN her Seminary has enlarged the establishing ri
~ uniting two houses al the of Duke snd ash
gton streets; which will afford to her pupils more
spacious and comfortable cc"mmodatons
In addition to her former teachers, (whose success
n all the various branches of English education has
oeen too well tested to need eul"gy, she has obtain
ed the cooperation of lady whose mental and per
:oal accomplishments are highly appreciated.
Mr. HgRaIEN artist OF celebrity as historical
portrait and miniature painter, teaches d awning and
painting, in all their varieties, Of oil, water coors
crS &c.
French is taught ,laily. BY Mons Roux. who has
'een particularly successful in several cities in mpart
ng 10 his pupils correct knowledge and practical
use ut tins language
Hr. n. CARusI. who enjoys public confidence in a
high "esree, has resumed has instruction in tn misi-
Cal deparm Mt and viii continue the private conc, rts
Appsrstus for the Illustration of the principles of
Philosophy Chemistry and Astronomy, is added to the
furniture at the Schpol.rOom
The acquisitions here enumerated give this insti-
tuition every advantage CURED by those who are so
hclt0us for the liberal education of females Every
motive is offered Ia promote intellectual vigor, and
tivate principles found on love and reverence for
the ST. rene Being. Attended, both IN hours of stu
d> and recreation, by the maternal care Vt OF the
ladies of the Institution the health OF the pupils IS
g,arled by careful attention, and propiiey Of con
duct - secured.
Inconvenience fr qrently arises. in institutions PRO
fessedy devoted Ia the moral and intellectual culture
If YOUTH from the di, esit, If opin the subject
Of dress Some Parents indulge Their daughters in
adopting all the varieties Of fashion an others wish 20
limit theirs Ia greater snphut the ifference in the
texture color and make Of the dresses, in large CIR
Gle OF young ladies' often produces rRashp, jealousy
| and eS'rav igance.
| Ia nbviate evils Of this nature, Mrs has thought
uniformity ufcress, adapted TO the habits of school
gir's would reconcile all b, promoting economy and
.rphcv, and correct propensit, ia vain and trivo
lous Indulgence. For the approaching Winter. she
has selected dress Of light blue crcassIsn ar bomba
zette and black apron tthe same material; plain
mushn haudk erchief, inside the dress leather
| shoes, and coored hose on SUNDAY, dress the
same material. with cape ike The dress. black helt,
and straw bonnet, lined with blue, and crimson rib
bon, put without bows, cloaks OF dark blue edged
with black The season has advanced far that
nv, having purchased thor winter clothing ma, find
it ipc)n' enIent to conform TO the uniform: o. cour,t,
such must be exceptions this season; but, as far as
pr,ctiCable Mrs hopes tina, parents Will all unite
| with her in plsn which promises such good frcts
For the Summer Clothing, blue enGhams, with belts
of the same; aprons aud handkerchi is similar 10 those
worn IN winter. he same bonnets with blue ribbon;
and on sunday. awhile DIRE with cape and blue belt
Board, hundred dollars Per annum, or S25 quar-.
! erv, pay able ia advance.
Tuition. according to the class in which the pupil
ranks. from IS to $40 per term
French, Italian, and Spanish. each, q"
Muse, Piano, Harp. and Guitar lS
!! Drawing, Landscape, Flower. Nina
,ure and Velvet Painting s
Lectures on Philosophy, Chemistry, and Astronomy
by y. HAILowELL
| Each young lady must be provided with bed, bed
ding, towels tabl, and tea spoon, and silver tumber.
Stationery can be iurnshe at the bookstore prices
| REFER To
Rev r Keith BERNARD llooe
| W Jacksun Humphrey Peake
John Roberts &C CsTenove Go.
Thomas Fairfax p Thompson Co.
| rbompson + Mason w Fuwle 4 Co.
| Lawrence Lewis George Brent
| Gen. Ii. Overton, Louisiana
Col Domford, " Arlington
Temple Mason, Temple hall, Loudoun. Va.
Harding, Gray leesburg
Cadu ell Carr, Uppcrviiic Fauquier Co. Va
| John Hone, Primo william County, Va.
Hon. Levi " oodbury. New Hampshire.
Hon. Daniel Webster, Massachusetts.
CAFES u Seston, Washington.
Com Rodgers, dos.
! John Washington, Mount Vernon.
Henry Turner, Whes,land, Jefferson Co. Va.
Gen John Mason. Georgetown.
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