Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-16
BEDFORD
EE. SE.uF.v.ERH

'K'HlS institution, recently under the charge ofths
Rev. Nicholas II. Cobbs. has passed into the
hands Of the subscriber. and will be conducted here
alter under his Immediate snrerintcndence. The
course Of instruction ~ this Seminary Is liberal, as
the following schedule will show, viz
lst. muse--Vocal and instrumental.
2d. Lttin. Greek and French Languages.
81. English Language. including Bellies Lettres,
geography, nse Of Globes, History. Algebra, Geom-
etfy, aud all the lower branches.
9TH. Natural History, Botany, Conchology, MIN
eraiogy, Chemistry, Natural and Moral Philosophy,
astronomy and Evidences ofChristianiiy.
The Principal makes no fattering promises 10 the
public, but may with p%ropriety say, that. aided by
fiiree thoroughly qualified Teachers, aud applying
himself assiduensiy to The work Of training both the
moral and intellectual powers. his aim will be to
place this institution, in regard to comfort, discip-
line and Instruction, in the first class of Female
Schools. To every parent or guardian, who commits
pupils 10 our Care. will be sent a Monthly Report.
representing the department, diligence IN study, &c.
of their children or wards.
Tbt next session will commence on the 10th Of
September, and will be of ten months DURATION
There will be a recess from study of one week in
February ; and al the close OF the session a vacation
ofscven weeks.
1t is very desirable that all the pupils should be
present on the first day Of the session.
TERMS.
instruction on the Piano. including use oftlie
instrument, $50
in Vocal Music, scientifically taught, s
IN all the other branches, 40
Boarding, including lodging, washing, fuel and
lights, can be obtained in the Seminary, and in re
spectacle private families in the village, at Sll0 per
session of ten months.
a Steward, appointed by The Principal, with the
concurrence Of the Board of Trustees, will reside in
The Seminary, and will have the whole charge oflhe
Boarding Establishment. Two of he Teachers will
live in the Seminary !; and he pupils boarding there
will be under their supetvis on at all times when the
Principal is not present.
1t is expected that payment for tuition will an all
caScs be made IN advance and for Boarding one half
in advance. J. d. MITCHELL, Principal.
The Reverend N. II. Cobbs, Principal Of the Bed
ford Female Seminary, has, to the regret of the
Board Of Trustees. considered II bis duty 10 accept
m invitation TO take the charge of The Episcopal
Church in Petersburg, Va, aud has accordingly
resigned his Office as Principal his connection with
the Seminary will close on The 10Th August.
The board however takes great pleasure in in
forming the Patrons Of the School and the public
generally, that they have unanimously elected the
Rev. J. ID. Mitchell, A. NJ. as Principal Of that in
stltution. and that Mr.. Mitchell has accepted the
appointment. lie will be aided by three thoroughly
qualified teachers, and the schedule Of studies will
embrace all that is usually taught in the best Fe-
male Schools IN our county.
Mr.John WIten has been appointed Steward Of
the Seminary, and We can safely recommend him as
a suitable person, to whose care parents and quar-
dams might enttust their daughters or wards.
TIE TRUSTEES.
The undersigned, Influenced by a due regard to
his health aud to the calls Of the Church OF which
he Is a Member, has been reluctantly constrained
to dissolve his connection with The Bedford Female
seminary. lie is, however, granfe 10 know that
the Academy will pass into the hands Of one so
euineniiy deserving IS the Rev. Mr.. MITCHELL
The undersigned would recommend the school of
Mr.. Mitchell, with the most unhesitating conf
dence, to his friends and the public.
N. II. COBBS.
August WON
a. The Abingdon Statesman and Fincastle De-
'noerat Will publish the above for two months, and
send their accounts To his Office.