Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-11-13
Roydfom Female Academy.

VwyHE friends of this Institution have undertaken it,
n with a view of making Female Education more
thorough aud extensive than il has generally been in the
Southern States. The essential branches OF Education
have been ciassed according to their natural relations, and
each classification assigned TO competent Instructors, who
are expected to devote their attention exclusively to their
COURSE OF STUDIES.
The studies taught in this Academy, are divided into
the following departments:
l.. In the Department of Language, will be taught the
English, French and Italian Languages, with critical eX-
ercises and TRANSACTIONS in each; Ancient and Modern His
tory, with lessons on Antiquities. The Ancient Lam
guages are omitted, because the time allotted 10 Female
Education is too limited to acquire a competent knowledge
of them, and also OF other branches more practical and i'm
portsnt-Text-books, Murray's English Grammar, Italian
Grammar, Goodrich's History Of the United States, His
tory of England. Instructress, Mrs. A. p. Garland.
q. In the Department of Geography, shall be taught
Geography, with the use Of Globes, the construction Of
Maps, Manners and Customs of Nations and Natural His
tory. Textbooks, Woodbridgc's Geography and Atlas,
Goldsmiih's Manners and Customs Of Nations, Qast edi-
tionO Goldsmith's Animated Nature. Instructor, -.
Until a suitable Instructor can he procured, the duties
Of this Department will be discharged by the other Teach
ers connected with the School.
8. In the Department Of Mathematics and Science, will
be taught Arithmeiic Geometry, Natural Philosophy and
Astronomy. No student shall be permitted to advance TO
the study Of Natural Philosophy and Astronomy, who has
not studied the course of Mathematics here prescribed.
Textbook, Colburn's Sequel TO Arithmetic, Playfair's
Geometry, (ebridged) Cavallo's Philosophy. Brosuz's
edition) Daily recitations will be given by the regular
Instructors Of the School. Lectures and Experiments by
Lsndon C. Garland Of Randolph Macon College.
4. In the Department Of Ethics, shall be taught Mental
and Moral Philosophy, and the evidences of Natural and
Revealed Religion. Textbooks, Payne's Elements OF
Mental and Moral Philosophy, and Paley's Evidences
Lectures by Prof. NJ. p. Parkes Of Randolph Macon Col
lege.
5. In the Department Of the Ornamental Arts, will he
taught Music on the Piano, Painting in water coIors
Drawing and Penmsnsbip. Instructress, Mrs. G. King.
man.
The above course Is considered entirely practicable and
absolutely necessary, TO discipline the mind and to form
the character Of young ladies. The two Professors who
have lent their aid to this Institution, live within a sbor
distance, and will devote a portion Of that time not re
CURED for professional duties, to the departments here as
signed them.
The Teachers and Students have access 10 a valuable
Library, containing the most approved works in all OF III,
above departments. There shall he but one session, com
meacing the LIST Of September and ending the last day o
June. The annual examination will take place on th'
29tb and Both Of June-the semi-annual examination OF
the 23d Of December. No student will be received for
less term than 10 months.
Expenses for 10 months, payable half in advance, III,
balance at the end Of FIVE months:
Board and Tuition IN all the Departments S13
Tuition in all Of the Departments 81
" IN English branches 2
" French or Italian 4
" Music q
" Painting and Drawing Il
No Student shall pay for the part Of a session previou
10 her entrance; but the fees will be charged 10 all per
sons who permit their daughters to return, unless hor
in operation. The subscriber takes no part IN the deta
Of instruction., but holds himself responsible for a faithir
discharge OF the duties in each department
II. A. GARLAND.
Nov. 10. 6l-w2y