The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-17
HANNAH MORE ACADEMY.

fINHlS Seminary, for young ladies' is situated the
! i Resterstown turnpike, is miles from Baltimore, 70
which the youthful mind is often diverted FROM IL not
tirey incapacltated TO pursue, regular and efficient
course OF studies. Its location presents many and va
rious advantages. This beauty Of the surrounding
try its pleasant yet retired walks its proverbia health
ness its vicinity 10 and facility Of communication with
Baltimore, cannot fail TO establish its reputation ss
truly desirable and favorable situation for the education
/ OF young ladies'.
| The number Of pupils is limited TO thry.iye Their
morals and department are at all times under the nme
date supervision Of the Principal who is wachu
TO correct improper habits TO promote amaby OF cha
racter elegance OF manner proprety Of conversation and
department, and above all TO nstil such principles and
feelings will be most productive Of happiness 10 them
selves and Others In Of ndisposition, Mrs HoYT
attends 10 them In person.
The system Of education adopted in this School, SUI
persedes the defect generally complained OF In female
semlnaries, OF so teaching 70 improve the memory
only The understanding is exercised and the judgment
Of the young ladies carried maturity the for
the phenomena, end the peculiar causes Of the laws OF
nature, rec hence the deep interest and alacri-
| ty with which dy Of the Natural Sciences is pur-
sued and hence the great progress made in short time
The rigorous method pursued in teaching AIth-
metc Algebra and Geometry securing thereby the habit
OF close attention and accurate reasoning. well
leeted 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 regularly pointed out
| 10 the pupils ut the various seasons OF the year.
Instructions have been given, during the past year, by
Mr. ANTONIO MARTINo, 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 gentleman Of accomplished education,
unblemished morals kind and accommodating In his dis
position distinguished for his assiduty and attention TO
his pupils and capable of teaching with great success in
the various branches of his profession. ..s
Pupils receiving instruction in French, Italian, Spa
nsh required to converse in those languages. As
nducement to greater effort in the practice OF Music
concerts will frequently be given in that department
The year divided into two sessions, commencing
the first Mondays Of May and November An examina-
ton is held the close of each session. (succeeded by
vacation of three weeks,) when premiums awarded
the merorous. No charge is made for board during va
cations.
For Board (ncluding washing, furnish ...
ed rooms, &c J and English edu- '...<.
cation, (including the higher branch
Do. do do to pupils under '
eleven years OF age, :" ITO 90
Vocal ard Instrumental Music, on the
Panoor Guitar, per quarter, 20 90
Use of Piano, !" SO
Latin, French, Spanish, or Itaan, h.. ~" 80, 500
Perspective Drawing, Landscape Paint ..
ing, in Oil or Water Colors, 100
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
tail prices No pupil will be admitted for term less
than session Payments for Board and Instruction
in the English branches, halfyearly in advance.
To command the confidence of the public in this Insti-
tuition, the following communication is subjoined:
"The HANNAH MORE ACADEMY has now been
in operation for than three years and the Trustees
persuaded that its merits need only be
sivey known procure for it liberal share of public pa
tronage All the branches Of education, usually taught
Female Summaries Of the highest class conducted by
Mrs HoYT or by competent teachers under her control
The undersigned Trustees while they will cndeavor to
have the Academy, which has been committed to their
superntendence supplied with all the facilities for obtain
ing solid extensive and accomplished education, will
make 1t leading object in all its departments
that moral and Christian influence which will give an
,lcla;. he, --f.L Co.: = N
w VAN BIBBER, Esq, President
.rM. Rev CHARLES AUSTIN, Secretary.
Rev Dr. J. p. X. HENSHAW, .."...
Rev DIR. J. JOHNS, .....
.... +. ANDERSON, Esq.
-.. c. BRINE, Esq. ..".