The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-19
HANNAH MORE ACADEMY.

Reistersioan turnpike, Is miles from Baltimore re-
mote from the temptations and dangers OF society by
which the youthful mind is often diverted FROM il
rely ncapaciiated TO pursue, regular and efficient
course OF studies Its location presents many and
ous advantages Tbs beauty ofthe surrounding coun-
Try its pleasant yet retired walks its proverbal health
ness its vicinity TO and facility OF communication with
Baltimore, cannot fail TO establish its reputation
truly desirable and favorable situation for the education
Of young ladies.
The number OF pupils is limited to thirty FIVE Their
morals and department all times under the mme.
date supervision Of the Principal who is ever watchul
TO correct improper habits 10 promote amiabity OF cha
acer elegance OF manner proprey oil conversation and
Department. and above all, TO instl such principles and
feelings will be most productive OF happiness them
selves and others In cases Of indisposition Mrs HoYT
attends to them IN person.
The system Of education, adopted in this School, su-
persedes the defect generally complained OF female
seminaries, Of SO teaching TO improve the memory
only The understanding is exercised and the judgment
Of the young ladies carried maturty the for
the phenomena, and the peculiar Of the laws OF
nature, required hence the deep interest and aacr
ty with which the study Of the Natural Sciences is pur-
sued aud hence the great progress made in short time
The rigorous method pursued in teaching Ariih-
metc, Algebra and Geometry securing thereby the habit
OF close attention and accurate reasoning well
lected apparatus is furnished, illustrate the principles
Of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry and Astronomy. The
situations and figures of all the considerations with heir
principal stars visible in our atiude are determined by
the Of the Celestial Globe, and regularly pointed out
to the pupils al the various seasons Of the year.
Instructions have been given during the past year. by
ANTONIO Professor of the French
and Spanish languages, Music and Drawing He resides
near the Academy and will receive into his family few
young ladies' wishing instruction in any Of the aforesaid
branches Of polite education. Mr. Marno is well known,
and esteemed gentleman Of accomplished education,
unblemished morals, kind and accommodating in his dis
position distinguished for his assduiy and attention to
his pupils, and capable of teaching with great
the various branches Of his profession
Pupils receiving instruction in French Italian or Spa
nish required to in those languages. As
an nducement to greater effort in the practice OF Music
concerts viii 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 the close Of each session. (succeeded by
vacation Of three weeks when premiums awarded
the mertorous No charge is made for board during
cations.
For Board tincludng washing, furnish
cd rooms, Sc.) and English edu-
cation, (incuding the higher branch. #.
Do do do to pupils under
eleven years OF age, ITO 90
Vocal ard Instrumental Music, on the
! Piano Guitar perquaartor, 1000 900
Use of Piano, so
Latin, French, Spanish, or Italian, I" 500
Perspective Drawing, Landscape Paint I"
ing, in Oil or Water Colors, ;. I" 10 90
The radmcnts 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, hall-yearly in advance.
To command the confidence of the public in this Insti
tutlon 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 TO be extern
svely known procure for 1t liberal share OF public pa
tronage All the branches of education, usually taught in
Female Seminaries Of the highest class conducted by
Mrs HoYT by compe tent teachers under her control
The undersigned Trustees, while they Will endeayor TO
have the Academy, which has been committed to their
supernendencc supplied with all the facilities obtain
ing solid extensive and accomplished education will
make it leading object to secure in all its departments
that moral and Christian influence which will give an
especial claim the patronage Of the friends OF piey and
virtue.
Rev CHARLES AUSTIN, Secretary.
Rev Dr. J. p. X. HENSHAW,
Rev. Dr. J.. JOHNS,
r. ANDERSON, Esq
G. BRINE, Esq
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