Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-31
FEMALE EDUCATION.

lvH video, Rappahannock County, for the Board and
Education OF Young Ladies, commences its fifth session
on the 10Th day OF the month (ay) The usual branches
OF an English education, together with the French Ian.
guage, will be taught in her seminary. Music is taught
by an accomplished lady, mistress OF tue art-Terms OF
board and tuition including washing, SO dollars and fifty
cents the session Of five months French and Music
additional charges-French 81 so, Music SIG per
sion.
Mrs. THoRNroN, in Offering her services TO the pub
lie nthe important and responsible business of
will state that she has been engaged for several years
conducting the education OF herown daughters aud eces
and Tor three years past in conducting this school, consist
ing oil from 30 TO SO young ladies' She will be assisted
by young lady, upon whose education great attention
has been bestowed and who acquired her know OF
the French language from the best teachers this coun
try The pronunciation of the French will be accurate
ly taught MIR. Thornton assists in teaching aud gives
particular attention TO the comfort of the school, Every
measure calculated to promote moral well nellec-
tua Improvement shall be pursued with diligence 1t is
desirable TO have the school made up possible.
system somewhat different from the common boarding
school made up possible. system some w hat
different from the common boarding school system will be
adopted which will meet the appreciation of all parents
to add the following testimonials which have been kindly
furnished by gentlemen well known to the public:
WINCHESTER, Aug. IL, 1880.
Being informed that Mrs Susan b. Thornton is about to
commence BOARDING SCHOOL in her own family |
ee it both duty and pleasure to give this testimonial
OF her qualifications Miss =. b. Wormley now Mrs
Thornton, was long an inmate of my family and
her education almost exclusively under my know
lew ladies' who in my estimation, better qualified,
requirements benignty and amiableness of disposition
and easy graceful, and Christian department, to take
charge oil the training aud education OF young ladies' and
KNOW no one more worthy OF patronage and encourage
ment WILLIAM HILL.
STAUNToN, july 90, 1880
DEAR SIR:-U gives me great pleasure to learn,
that you about 10 open a BOARDING SCHOOL in
your house Tor young ladies' AS friend 10 the adj
vancement of useful knowledge, rejoice at it, because
believe that in no other way could Mrs. Thornton's
talents be so useiuly employed. 1 feel satisfaction
In stating my opinion that she is not only qualified Tor
that important and reasonable task but that her ouafca
tons are OF the first order This opinion is the result of
an intimate acquaintance with her for four years past
during which time have observed aud admired her
cess In teaching your daughters and several of her
Dieces Having been acquainted with many of the most
successful teachers in New England and elsewhere and
having also had much experience myself in the
uon OF young ladies, do not hesitate TO state you, SIR
what have often stated to mutual friends that
know OF no Lady with whom would more willingly en-
trust the education OF daughter than with Mrs Thorn.
With my best wishes for your success and continued
usefulness remain yours with esteem.
]. WORTHINGTON SMITH
Rev. +. THORNTON, Jr
FREpERIcKsBURG, Sept l. 1880
nave seen the testimonials OF the Rev. DIR. Hill and
Mr. j. Worthing,on Smith, and from my knowledge OF
Mrs ornton, believe that entire reliance may be placed
IN their statements. SAMUEL b. WILSON.
The RI. Rev. Bishop Meade has kindly expressed a
wish Tor the success OF the school, and will give prompt
attention TO any individual referring him for nforma-
the subec: therefore desired 10 inquire of him; and
reference may also be made to William S. Jones, Esq
near winchester; David III Allen Esq. near Batetown;
Dr. Isaac winston, Fairfax, Culpeper; James Marshall
Esq Happy Creek, Fron,royaI, Frederick county;
An9T 'osSn' Esq near Chesers Gap Culpeper county;
and Henry ). Turner, Esq. near Charcsown.
u Parents and guardians wishing further information
WI direct their communications the Rev. Francis
Thornton.
Thornton's Gap, RappahannOck Co., May o. 6-st
81 viii give reward oil Twenty five Dollars for appre-
nd dol WI
aud provided he shall be apprehended 20 miles at
greater distance from home will pay in addition all
ohao'e expenses which may be incurred in restoring him
10 my possession William is in color light mulao he
Is about 70 years OF age, of slender FORM with thin visage
and straight black hair is comedy in his appearance. His
usual occupation has been thai of waiter and he car
drive carriage. He at the time of leaving home
brown cloth coat and pantaloons of the same or of
DARK mixed grey cloth and black fur hat he usually
wears also silver watch with stone resembling cor
nean annexed TO the key. p " DANIEL
Richmond May 18th, 1888. az