The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-26
HANNAH MORE ACADEMY.

TNHlS Seminary, for young ladies' is situated on the
keissersown turnpike, Is miles from Baltimore,
mote from the temptations and dangers Of society, by
which the youthful mind is often diverted FROM II not en-
rely incapacitated TO pursue regular and efficient
course OF studies. Its location presents many and
nous advantages This beauty of the surrounding coun
Try, its pleasant yet retired walks its proverbia healtb
ness its vicinity and facility of communication with
baltimore, cannot fail to establish lis reputation
truly desirable and favorable situation for the education
| OF young ladies.
The number Of pupils is limited to thirty five Their
morals and depormeh, al all times under the imme
date supervision OF the Principal, who is watchiu
to correct improper habits, TO promote amiabiy Of cha
acter elegance OF manner proprey Of conversation and
department. and above ALL TO instl such principles and
feelings AS will be most productive Of happiness them
selves and others In cases Of ndispositon Mrs HoYT
attends TO them in person,
The system OF education, adopted in this School, SUI
persedes the deec, generally complained Of in female
semlnaries, Of so teaching 10 improve the memory
only. The understanding is exercised and the judgment
OF the young ladies carried 10 maturity the reasons for
the phenomena, and the peculiar of the laws of
nature, required hence the deep interest and uacr
y with which the study Of the Natural Sciences is pnr
sued and hence the great progress made in short time
The same rigorous method is pursued in teaching Arth
metc Algebra, and Geometry securing thereby the habit
OF close attention and accurate reasoning well Sc
ected 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 our latitude are determined by
the use Of the Celestial Globe, and regularly pointed out
to the pupils at the various seasons of the year.
instructions have been given, during the past year, by
m,
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. Martino is well known,
and esteemed as gentleman of accomplished education,
unblemished morals kind and accommodating in his dis
position, distinguished for his assiduity and attention
his pupils, and capable Of teaching with great in
the various branches OF his profession.
Pupils receiving instruction in French, Italian or Spa.
nish, are required to converse in those languages As
nducement greater effort in the practice OF Music
frequently he in hat lpna fmr MT
The year divided into two sessions commencing on
the first Mondays Of May and November. An examina-
ton held at the close each session. (succeeded by
vacation of three weeks) when premiums awarded to
the meritorious No charge is made for board during
cations
TERMS: . So.
For Board (including washing furnish
cd rooms, &c.) and English edit
cation, (includng the higher branch
Do do do to pupils under
u, eleven years of age " ITO 90
Vocal and Instrumental Music on the
Use of Piano, !" so
Latin, French, Spanish, or Itaan, 500
Perspective Drawing, Landscape Paint
ing, in Oil or Water Colors, F." 10 90
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 II term less
than session, Payments for Board, and Instruction
in the English branches, half yearly in advance.
To command the confidence of the public in this nsti-
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
sively known procure liberal share Of public pa
tronage All the branches Of educaron, usually taught in
Female Seminares of the highest class, conducted by
Mrs HoyT by competent teachers under her control
The undersigned Trustees, while they will endeavor to
have the Academy, which has been committed to their
superintendent, supplied with all the facilities for obtain
"A cdr will
make it leading object secure all its departments
that moral and Christian influence, which will give it an
especial claim to the patronage Of the friends Of pety and
virtue '.s j.
Rev. CHARLES AUSTIN, Secretary.
Rev. DIR. }. p. X HENSHAW,
Rev DIR. ]. JOHNS
+. ANDERSON, Esq.
G. BRINE, Esq . IL. -