The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-12
HANNAH MORE ACADEMY.

rTNIfIS Seminary, for young ladies' is situated on the
Il keislerstown turnpike Is miles from Baltimore, re-
mote from the temptations and dangers OF society, by
which tho youthful mind is often diverted FROM il not
tirely Ineapacaied to pursue regular and efficient
course o. studies us location presents many and VA
rous advantages The beauty OF the surrounding
Try, its pleasant yet retired walks it's poverbia health
ness, its vicinity to and facility Of communication with
Baltimore, fail establish its reputation as a
truly desirable and favorable situation for the education
Of young ladies'
morals and department all times under the imme
date supervision Of the Principal who is watchfu
TO correct improper habits, TO promote amaby Of cha
racer elegance OF manner proprey Of conversation and
department. and above ALL TO instil such principles and
feelings will be productive Of happiness TO them
selves and Others In cases OF indsposton, Mrs HoyT
attends 10 them in person.
The system Of education, adopted in this School,
pesedes the defect generally complained Of in female
semnaries, OF so teaching TO improve the memory
only. The understanding exercised and the judgment
Of the young ladies carried TO maturity the for
the phenomena and the peculiar causes of the laws of
nature required hence the deep interest and alacr
iywith which the study Of the Natural Sciences is pur
sued and hence the great progress made IN short time
The rigorous method is pursued in teaching Arh-
metic Algebra and Geometry securing thereby the habit
OF close attention and accurate reasoning well Sc
lectcd 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 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 MARTiNo Professor ot the ltaan 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 IA his dis
position, distinguished for his assiduity 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 or Spa
! nish, required TO in those languages As
nducemen 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 examine
ton held at the close of each session. (sncceeded by
vacation Of three weeks, when iemiums awarded
the meritorous. No charge made for board during
cations. Il"
For Board (ncluding washing furnish
ed foon,s &c) and English edu. ..
cation, (inclndng the higher branch
Do Do" do do to pupils under '
eleven years OF age, 3" ITO 90
Vocal ard instrumental Music on the
Piano or Guitar, per quarter, 20 90
Use Of Piano. so
Latin French Spanish, or Italian, 2".' " 800
Perspective Drawing, Landscape Paint ..,.
ing, in Oil or Water Colors, /" 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
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 subloned
tThe HANNAH MORE ACADEMY has now been
operation fJr than three years, and the Trustees
persuaded that its merits need only TO be extern
svcly known TO procure for it liberal share OF public pa
ronage All the branches of education, usually taught in
Female Semnares 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
ing solid extensive, and accomplished education, will
make il leading object in all its departments
that moral and Christian influence, which will give il
especial claim the patronage Of the friends Of pe,y and
virtue ...a
q" w. VAN BIBBER, Esq, President.
..". Rev CHARLES AUSTIN, Secretary.
s." Rev DIR. J. p. X HENSHAW, '.
H Rev DIR. j. JOHNS, 'r :.E
i. ANDERSON, Esq. s...'.
c. BRINE, Esq. .s..