The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-22
HANNAH MORE ACADEMY.

NHIS Seminary, for young ladies' is situated on the
keisterstown turnpike, Is miles from Baltimore
mote from the temptations and dangers of society," by
which the youthful mind Is often diverted FROM If
ureiy incapacltated TO pursue regular and efficient
course OF studies It's location presents many and
rous advantages The beauty of the surrounding coun-
n.y. its pleasant yet retired walks its proverbal heahi-
ness, its vicinity and facility Of 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 at all times under the
date supervision OF the Principal who waichful
to correct improper habits, To promote amiabiy Of cha
racer elegance OF manner proprety 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 Of indspositon Mrs HoYr
attends 10 them in person.
The system Of education, adopted in this School, SUI
persedes the defect generally complained Of in female
semnaries, OF teaching to improve the memory
ONLY The understanding is exercised, and the judgment
OF the young ladies carried to maturity the reasons for
the phenomenal 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.
sned and hence the great progress made in short time
The same rigorous method Is pursued in teaching AIh-
meiic Algebra and Geometry securing thereby the habit
OF close attention and accurate reasoning A well Sc
lected apparatus is furnished illustrate the principles
oil Natural Philosophy Chemistry and Astronomy. The
situations and figures Of all the with their
principal stars visible latitude are determined by
the use 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
Mr. ANTONIO MARTINo Professor Of the Italian French
and Spanish languages, Music and Drawing lie resides
near the Academy, and will receive into his family few
young ladies' wishing instruction 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 assiduty and attention 10
his pupils and capable Of teaching with great success in
the various branches OF his profession.
Pupils receiving instruction in French, Italian or Spa
nsh are required TO converse in those languages. As
nducement to greater effort the practice Of Music
concerts will frequently be given in that department
The year divided into two sessions commencing on
ton held the close Of each session. (succeeded by
vacation of three weeks when premiums awarded to
the meritoroas No charge is made for board during
cations.
For Board Gncluding washing, furnish "
ed rooms &c) and English edu-
cation, (includng the higher branch
Do Do" do do to pupils under r. ""'""'' S~'' y
eleven years Of age, T" ITO 90
Vocal and Instrumental Music on the
:, Piano or Guitar, per quarter, 20 90
Latin, French Spanish, or I,aan, 800
Perspective Drawing, Landscape Paint.
ing, in Oil or Water Colors, g." 10 90
The rudmen,s 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
III EusiisH piaHeHcs, Ahil'yedIly III au'anCe.
To command the confidence of the public in this Insti.
tutlon the following communication is subioned:
"The HANNAH MORE ACADEMY has now been
operation for than three years, and the Trustees
persuaded that its merits need only be
svely known to procure for 1t liberal share Of public pa
ronage All the branches Of education usually taught in
Female Semnares of the 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 it leading object TO in all its departments
that moral and Christian influence, which will give it
especial claim to the patronage Of the friends Of piey and
virtue.
w VAN BIBBER, Esq, President.
Rev. CHARLES AUSTIN, Secretary.
.. Rev Or. j. p. X HENSHAW,
IT,. Rev DIR. j. JOHNS,
+. ANDERSON, Esq.
G. BRINE, Esq,