Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-10-26
Hsoydton Female Acaeiempy.

Is Ii IL friends OF this Institution, have underta-,
FL ken it, with view. of making Female Edu-
cation mere thorough and extensive than it has
generally been in the Southern States. The essen
tial branches of Education have been classed az
cordg to their natural relations, and each CLASH
hcation assigned TO competent instructors who
are expected to devote !her attention exclusively
to their own department.
COURSE OF STUDIES
The studies taught in this Academy, divided
into the following departments:
l. In the Department of Language " i'll be tanoht
the English, French and Italian Langua yes, with
critical exercises and transatons in eacn; Ancient
and Modern History, with lessons on Antiquities.
Inc Ancient Languages are omitted, because the
time allotted to Female Education is too linn ,ed to
acquire a competent knowledge of the"p, and also
OF other branches moro practical and importa ut
Textbooks, Mnrray's English Grammar, Italian
Grammar, GoodrchS History of the United Statee,
History Of England Instructress, Mrs. A. p. CAY
2 In the Department Of Geography, shall bs
taught Geography, with the use of Globes, thu
construction of Maps, Manners and Customs ,f
Nations and Natural History. Text Books, Wood
bridges Geography aud Atlas, Goldsmith's Mar
ncrs and Customs of Nations, Ca editon) Cold
smiths Animated Nature. Instructor,
Until suitable Instructor can be procured, thk
duties IF this Department will be discharged by 70
other Teachers connected with the School.
8. In the Department of Mathematics and Sc l.
ence, will be taught Arithmetic, Geometry, Natli-
raj Philosophy and Astronomy. No student shall
be permitted 10 advance to the study of Natu cal
Philosophy and Astronomy, who has not studi cd
tho course OF Mathematics here prescribed Te 1T
Books, ColburnJ Sequel to Arithmetic, Payfai rs
Geometry, (abridgcd,) Cavallo's Philosophy. Bn-
SUES editIon) Daily Rotations will BIO given by
The regular instructors of the School. Lecture y
and Experiments by LAHDoH G. GARLAND, of Ran
dolph Macon College.
A. In tho Department of Ethics shall be taught a.
Mental and Moral Philosophy, and the evidenc e.
of Natural and Revealed Religion. Text. Bool Is,
Payne's Elements of Mental and Moral Philos o.
hyp Pct N
L. PARKEs of Randolph Macon College.
D. In the Department of the Ornamental Ares
will be taught Music the Piano, Painting in wa
ter coors, Drawing and Penmanship lis, tnct-
ress, Mrs kINGMAN.
The above is considered entirely prac tea
Bile and absolutely necessary 1. discipline the mind
and to form the character Of young ladies. The
two Professors who have lent their aid 10 this In
stltuon, live within a short distance, and will de-
vote portion of that time, not required for ITo-t
iessional dutios to the departments here assign cd
them.
The Te1chers and Students have access to a va.
liable Library, containing the most approx cd
works in all of the above departments There s oil
be but session. commencing the LIST of Septc m
Der and ending the last day Of June. The ann nal
examination will take place the 29lh and 30tb
of June-the scmi-nnnual examination on the Odd
Of December. No Student will be received for
less term than 10 months.
Expenses for I'D months, payable hafin advance
the balance at the end OF five months:
Board and Tuition in all the Departments SI3O
Tuition IN all OF the Departments so
" in English branches %
" French or Italian 10
Music 80
" Painting and Drawing 10
NO Student shall pay for the part Of session
previous to her entrance: hut the fees " be char
ged To al pcrE1ns who permit their daughters TO
torn, unless from sickness or from other necessity.
Ihis Institution is in operation. The sub
scr'ber takes part in the detail Of instruction,
but holds himself responsible for foithfnl dschargs
Of the duties in esch department..
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