The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-24
HANNAH MORE ACADEMY.

THIS Seminary, for young ladies' is situated on the
Reistersown turnpike, rs miles from Baltimore,
mote from the temptations and dangers Of society by
which the youthful mind is often diverted FROM If
trely incapaoitaed TO pursue, regular and efficient
course of studies. It's location presents many and
rous advantages The beauty OF the surrounding
Try, its pleasant yet retired walks its proverbal health
ness, It's vicinity and facility OF communication with
Baltimore, cannot fail 10 establish lis reputation
truly desirable and favorable situation for the education
OF young ladies.
The number Of pupils is limited to thirty Eve Their
morals and department AT all times under the ime-
date supervision Of the Principal who is ever watchul
to correct improper habits promote amiabiliiy OF cha
racer elegance OF manner propety OF conversation and
department. and above all TO inst such principles and
feelings will be most productive Of happiness to them
selves and Others In cases Of indsposon Mrs. HoyT
attends TO them in person.
rhe system Of education, adopted in this School, su.
persedes the defect generally complained OF in female
semnaries, Of so teaching as 10 improve the memory
only. The understanding is exercised, and the judgment
OF the young ladies carried to maturity the reasons for
the phenomena and the peculiar Of the laws
nature required hence the deep interest and aacr-
ty with which the study Of the Natural Sciences is pur-
sued and hence the great progress made in short time.
The rigorous method pursued in teaching Arith-
mstic Algebra and Geometry securing thereby the habit
OF close attention and accurate reasoning A well Sc
iected apparatus is furnished illustrate the principles
OF Natural Philosophy Chemistry and Astronomy. The
situations and figures Of all the consultations with their
principal Stars visible in our latitude determined by
the Of the Celestial Globe and regularly pointed
to the pupils at the various seasons Of the year.
Instructions have been given during the past year. by
Mr. ANTONIO MARITIME Professor Of the Italian, French
and Spanish languages, Music and Drawing He resides
the Academy, and will receive into his family few
young ladies' wishing instruction in any Of the aforesaid
branches OF polite education Mr. Martina is well known
and esteemed as gentleman of accomplished education,
unblemished morals, kind and accommodating in his dis
position, distinguished for his assiduy and attention to
his pupils and capable of teaching with great success in
the various branches Of his profession.
Pupils receiving instruction in French, Italian, Spa
nsh are required to converse in those languages AS
Involvement effort the
concerts will frequently be given in that department
The year divided into two sessions. commencing on
the first Mondays Of May and November An examina
ton is held nj the close Of each session. (succeeded by
vacation Of three weeks) when premiums awarded
the meriorous No charge is made for board during
cations. ...
For Board (including washing furnish
ed rooms &c.) and English edu-
cation, (including the higher branch
Do do. do to pupils under r. N''ND' w. :
eleven years Of age, :" ITO 90
Vocal ard Instrumental Music, on the
: Piano or Guitar, perqnarer, 1000
Use of Piano, SO
Latin, French Spanish or Italian, {" 500
Perspective Drawing, Landscape Paint
ing, in Oil or Water Colors, (" 1000
The rudments of Drawing, and various kinds Of Fan
cy Work. will be taught without charge.
Books and Stationery will be furnished at the usual re-
tail prices. No pupil will be admitted for term less
than one session Payments for Board and Instruction
in the English branches, halfyearly in advance.
To command the confidence Of the public in this Insti
tution the following communication is subioincd:
1.-THE HANNAH MORE ACADEMY has now been
in operation for than three years. and the Trustees
persuaded that its need only be more extern
svey known procure forit liberal share Of public pa
tronage All the branches of edncation usually taught in
Female Semnares of the class conducted by
Mrs HoYT, by compe teachers under her control
The undersigned Trustees, while they will cndeayor to
have the Academy, which has been committed to their
superintendent, supplied with all the facilities for obtain
ing solid extensive, and accomplished education will
make it leading object to in all its departments
that moral and Christian influence, which will give it
especial claim the patronage Of the friends Of piey and
virtue.
W. VAN BiBBER, Esq, President. :
Rev. CHARLES AUSTIN, Secretary.
Rev. DIR. j. p. X. HENSHAW,
Rev DIR. j. JOHNS,
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