Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1833-11-14

Eitch6eld Female Academy.
TIME Trustees ofthe Liichf field Female AcG-
IL denly, in consequence ct y recent change
IN some Ofthe principal instructors, consider
it their duty to state 10 the public the present
condition and prospects Of this institution.
This school was founded. about forty years
since by Miss Sarah Pierce; and under her
care and superintendent it early acquired a
distinguished rank among the literary institU-
lions Of our country. This rank il has fully
sustained to the present time. There have
generally been young ladies 10 this school from
one half the States ia the Union. and the num-
bel has varied from 80 to $50. Miss Pierce
has now retired from the performance Of any
active duties in-this institution but she feels
a deep interest in it's prosperity, and will visit
1t daily; and it is 10 be hoped that, as hereto-
fore, 10 answer to her prayers, the blessing Of
heaven may descend upon it. Mr.. John r..
Brace, who for eighteen years was very able
and distinguished instructor in this school.
nearly year since accepted the appointment
Of Principafin the Female Seminary at Hart
ford. Notwithstanding the removal of these
eminent instructors, the Trustees state, with
high qualification, that in their opinion this i'm
sttution has never been more worthy OF pub
lie confidence and patronage, and its prospects
have never been more aattering, than at the
present time. t
Miss Henrietta Jones, the present Principal,
appointed by the Trustees, received her edu-
cation ia this academy. She has had Eve
years experience as an iristructress; and the
Trustees, from regard tolier feelings, will on
~ add 10 her commentator, that they consi-
der her, BY her talents and requirements. as
eminently qualified for the station they have
assigned her. There are others associated
with her TO instruct 10 the various branches
which have heretofore been taught in this
school, in whose qualifications the Trustees
have entire confidence.
The French Language, Music and Drd,Cing
will he taught by Miss Eveiind Gimbred. who.
with her mother, Mrs. Gimbrcd, has removed
dies as boarders 10 their family. The father
Of this young lady wase Professor, and Teach
er Of Drawing, at the Military Academy al
West Point; in which Institution it is vel
known that none but highly respectable and
we'll educated persons are ever employed az
Professors. This gentleman gave this daugh.
Ter an education with a view to qualify her td
teach the French language, and to becOnie an
instructress in Drawing and 10 consequence
Of bis death, his family are left to provide fol
themselves. They are native French people
but they speak our Language Auently and cor
rectly. These ladies prapose to FemainSper'
maternity in this villages and the Trustees
Consider the arrab cement they have made witt
them as mn extremely interesting event 70 tbs
friends Of the Female Academy in this place
The Trustees will only state, in addition
the prlee,of Tuition and Board, yiz:
Per quarter
Highest Departmental English studies, $685.
Sec0nd y - 49,
Third VI q 1851
Instruction in Drawing. 500
4" in the, French language. 700
4 ia Music, m Il. 1000
Board can be obtained 10 respectable .fa,ni-
lies at So per week. Those who may board
il the family with the Instructress in French,
and where only the French language Will be
spoken. will pay for board SO per week, and
for other privileges so cents.
K o.. The merit term Uiu commence the Goth
day Of November ners, at iOhich time IL is desir-
ed that all teho may propose 10 join the school
shall Punctnaily attend.
BY order of the BDard Of Trustees.
FREDERIcK WoLcoTT, Prysident.
LEONARD sGoUDwIN, Secretary.
ViIinre b r I.ifchfeld. Oct so. 1883