Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-05-17

N|OUNG LADIES SEMlNAhf.--lh he Young
81 Ladies' Seminary at Prince Edward Courthouse,
virginia went into operation the first of January,
1885 The buildings devoted to this object sufficient
" lare to accommodate hundred pupils. They are in
rood STYLE and convenient; and the grounds adjoining
Them are in high state Of improvement and well adapted
20 The object The location is in itself pleasant aud de-
riyes many additional advantages from It's vicinity 10
other literary institutions 1t is sufficiently retired Tor
the purposes of the school, and is believed to be as
mile and half from Hampden Sidney College, and in
village sufficiently large and compact 10 furnish all neces-
sary accommodation for board The society OF the neigh
borhood is moral, intelligent and refined.
Studies OF The first Fcar.-Readng, Writing, Spelling
and Compositions Arithmetic, English Grammar and
Geography commenced; Natural History and the Hiso
~ Of the United States.
Studies Of the second Pcar.-Rcading, Writing, Spell
ling and Composition Arithmetic, English Grammar
and Geography continued; Rhetoric, Ancient and nod'
ern History; Natural Philosophy and Chemistry; B";a-
ny, MineIalogy and Geology; Algebra and Geometry
commenced
Studies of the Third Year.-Reading Writing, Spelling
and Composition; Natural Theology, AIge6ra and Ge'
ometry fnsled Botany, Mneraogy and Geology con.
tinued; intellectual Philosophy, Log Evidences OF
Christianity Moral and Political Philosophy, and
Astronomy
In addition 10 the above course, instruction is given
10 all that desire it, in the Ancient and Modern LGn-
euages in Music, Painting and Drawing-and lectures
are given to the classes in Chemistry, Natural Phoso.
phy Botany and Geology by assistants we'll acquainted
with those branches. 49,
The foHoring arc the principal books used in the d-
ferent elasscs:-Young Ladies Class Book, Worcesters
Dictionary Murray's and Browns English Grammar,
Colburns First Lessons Smiths Arithmetic, Wood
BRIDGES large and small Geography, Websers History
of The United States Porters Rhetorical Reader, Trim
mers Natural History Worcester Elements of Ancient
and Modern History Joness Conversation on Natural
Philosophy and Chemistry, Herschels Astronomy New
mans Rhetoric, Baeys Algebra, Walkers Geometry,
Hedges Logic, Lincolns and Eatons Botany, Aher-
crombe on The intellectual Powers, Paynes Elements
of Mental and Moral Science, Constocks Alineralogy,
SchegeTs History of Literature kames Elements OF
Criticism, Youths Book Natural Theology, and IA.
leys do, Bgeows Technology, Sullivans Political
Class Book, Paleys Moral Philosophy and Evidences OF
Christianity and the Bible. Any of the above books
can be had at book store in the neighborhood. -.
tits left optional with the Parents or Guardians OF the
Scholars to decide whether the regular to he
nnrsued or not and those who pursue regular
and pass satisfactory examination at Its close, and give
evidence of being well grounded in the branches that
constitute thorough English education, VIII receive
Testimonial to that effect.
II is supposed that the period of three years is not too
lone to spend on the above course by those who Go not
enter the school at advanced stand ing; and would
probably be necessary for those under the age OF twelve
years 10 spend longer time.
TERMS AND VACATIONS
The scholastic year comprises ten months. The Va
cation months are May and OCTOBER and the two terms
will comprise the intervening months There Will be
public examination at The close Of each term.
Board for wear Of ten MONTHS .......... SlO0 w
For Tuition in Music, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~ w
in Languages, ..............". ~ w
in Painting and Drawing. 80 90
in English Branches: % W
For the use of the Piano Forte, ........... 10 w
Board in gentee families in the neighborhnod can be
had on the most reasonable terms.
1t is recommended to those Parents who may hcrea-
send their daughters tn the school, TO furnish them
with the Uniform worn by the pupils.
Scholars may enter the school at any period IN the
term and will he charged from such time according 10 the
above rates; but no deduction will be made after entrance,
for absence for that term case OF Sickness And
the paw for the term must be in advance.
The institution is entirely under the direction of the
subscriber and Mrs E. RooT, aided by other assstan
teachers of character and great experience
The next term will commence on the first Of June
May 10. (l-4j Z. ROOT, Jr
rENO Persons haring Negroes for Hrc.-We wish TO
IL hire for the ensuing year, large number OF hands,
to labor OF the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac
Rail Road. They will be employed between Richmond
and Fredericksburg, and between Fredericksburg and
the Potomac River. The country and occupation ~
healthy and they will be we'll fed well clothed and well
treated We will give from screnty-hvc to ninety dol
lars for good hands and for first rate Apply
by letter otherwise j. H. Hopkins, at the Rail Or
fee, or 10 Messrs George P. Crump and James Rat
clfe, Richmond or to Thomas j. White, in the county OF
King William, and the neghboEhood; or 10 James hun
ter, Assistant Engineer near the White Chimnies, "a
roline; or to Theodore s. Garnet Assistant Engineer,
near Frederick sburp. or 10 F. Guy e. Co. in Frede-