Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16

TNHE SUMNER TERN of the Seminary al,
Il the Boletonrt Springs will begin on the Is,
of Malcn.
Inc Methods there observed are these: Multi
p''eu st~"dfes-whlch mast be superficial studi, s.
are rejected. That smatreting of Sciences. which.
rs lashionahly taught. leave the pupil only valner.
anu no wiser, than she began, is avoided. To choose
the thugs most useful and most ornamental To the
SIX. Is me hrst ann 10 teach these httest things
soldly, is the second. Reading, Writing, Ariilme-
',c' an extended Course of History and Geography,
the Modern Languages. and Music, are taught
"''hai' possible care. as the capital parts uf a liber-
al Education. Arrangements, books on the system
OF Questions and Answers, and short Methods in
general are banished, as ialllcions. Examinations
are itquent, private, and usually conducted IN
writing. English Grammar Is taught PRINCIPALLY
ihfnugh learning the French. Rhetoric and Logic
ov Tue oonk are considered inapplicable TO the educa-
no" OF g't's out they are, practically taught 10 COM
pose. by means OF constant WrIten Exercises in
translation and History, and 10 think, by shaping the
whole course OF INSTRUCTION towards strengthen, Q
the Understanding. To improve this, to store IL with
SOUND Information. and to give II elegance, by care
'ul'y culhvatiog the Taste, is the whole scope OF
me system pursued he,e. Nothing is taught for
Display, nothing because il has, injud,clouslv.
grown to be I e Fashion. Wonders, we are not
ambitious OF making, but useful and agreeable wo-
men.
In order more certainly to effect these things
Male teachers aloue ARE employed 4 we'll educared
''o"en"'n d very accomplished Italian Profess
sor OF Music a Vlrginian OF good birth and ,duca.
''on, : Ehghsh Assistant gnd the PRINCIPAL.
1oung Ladies are, as to every thing but
men school studies. under tie care of a Gnverness,
employedinr this al me. and admirably fitted for
nus import ant trn l.. She is warranted to keen hem
10 oider. The situation offers singular advantages
Tor Health, Comiort, Study and innocent Ainuse-
"rnt. Company. except of Visitors by invliarion,
Is not permitted. ID ess, unless of the simplest sort.
Is prohibited. Copies Of The Regulations will be
sent Tree OF Postage, II application be made TO Ed.
w. Johnson, Post Master, Botetouu Springs,
Roanoke.
TERMS.
board, including Washing. i.igh,s and Fuel,
500. Tor The Session Of 10 Months. Tuition, IN
me Regular Conr>r, (Engl,sh and French. OF,
Italia ~ Span'sh,) $50. Music, Piano, Guitar. or
Harp, 500, including The use Of INSTRUMENTS. or
these Fees, 500 payable on entrance; the remain
ner' a, the end OF five Months. Bedding will be
furnished AT so cents per month.
Dress For Winter. Botie-yreen Circassian q,
Mtr'no, wnh Capes OF the same. For those below
IL ye'rs Panialcts like the dress. Two sui,s are
sufficient. Pupils should bring each a Table Spooo
Tea spoon, 6 common Towels, and as many of
e'cn "t''cie OF Dress, except Frocks and under.
ROCKS; : par each good Leather, and nea, Nofoc.
c" SHOES Bonnet Of Cane or Straw, Nuns nat
fern, trimmed with Crimson Ribbon, Embto,der,es
not permitted, unless worked. ~ the School. by the
Pupil herself. Jeweiry forbidden.
Feb. 90