The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-18

AER. 81 MRS. DAVIDGE announce that their
I'VE Institution will be rc-opened on the first Monday
in September next, when renewed zeal on paTtand
increased facilities for the acquisition of knowledge WILL
they hope present ample inducements for a contiuu
Of confidence. Being now, as heretofore, convn
ced that sound practical edueaon can only be the res
result of unweared assiduty the part of the pupil
and unceasng pains taking that of the teacher and
having asceained from experiences that where both ex
list 10 proper extent. well directed effort fail TO
succeed they propose novel or shorter way TO know
ledge Inasnuch thorough instruction is their bject
and the plan of their academy embraces all tile branches
that constitute refined and classical edacatiOn nclud-
ing the French, Italian, Spanish, German, Latin and
Greek languages Mr. and Mrs. d., deem it unnecessary
enter n detail, further than TO say that in Botany,
Astronomy, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry and other
departments in which information is more peasingly
and advantageOusly conveyed through the medium OF
Lectures accompanied by experiments, recourse is had
to that mode of instructions their Philosophical and
Chemical apparatus being extensive and well select
ed.
Under the belief that change is often inschievous and
that long tried worth and capahlity furnish the best
surances of acceptable and efficient exeron in future,
the Principals have retained such of their former assist
ants as are in eir opinion entitled the implicit
dence of themselves and the parents and friends OF the
pupils under their charge.
They will continue employ, in addition to the
lar Professor in the French department, French lady,
thoroughly qualified 10 converse with and instruct the
scholars who will be with them at all times II will be
that lessons in the foreign languages are gwen daily
instps 81 of three times week, course, IN the opinion
of the Principals Indispensable to the proper advance
nent OF learners The French Rotations occupy from
eighty to hundred minutes daily. independently OF the
conversational exercises incident to social intercourse
and to add the facilities, during the cool season there
regular French and Musical sources Ut proper inter
walls.
Mr. D. will continue give his personal attention TO
the various duties of the institution teaching whenever
it's practicable, and will hold himself responsible ior e
faithful discharge OF them.
With the religious observances of the house pupils,
there will be no interference, further than may be
cessary carry the views parents and friends and
procure suitable accommodations for public worship
There will be regularly morning and evening worship
in the institution, when the forms of the Protestant
Episcopal Church will be used, at which the young a
| dies may attendif such be their wish.
Boarders are not, any account, permitted to spend
the night abroad, except with parents guardians or TO
visit unless by the special permission OF their friends,
nor are they to leave the establishment except on leave
granted BY the Principals or assistants.
1t is expected that every boarder will provided
with silver and table spoon and fork six table nap
tins and six towels. To prevent losses the clothes
should be carefully marked Bedding will he furnished,
unless parents prefer to send their Mendng and
mendng materials will be supplied for So per year. A
competent person has charge of the laundry, and viii
that the clothes are well washed and taken care Of
There will be an extra charge in of sickness.
BoardeTI required to pay haifyeary in advance.
Day scholars at the end of zach term, except when pa
rents reside nj distance. in which event payment in
advance will be preferred
Pupils are charged from the time OF entrance, and no
deduction viii be made for ABSENCE except in cases OF
long protraced severe indispositi0n.
The building provided for the in~titution is well stu
ated for HEALTH airy and capacios, and is in every way
suited to the comfort and accommodation of the in
mates. y
The academical year commences on the firstMonda'
in September, in each year, continues during ortysiS
weeks and divided into four successive of equal
length.
Pupils cannot be Withdrawn excepat the end ola cur
rent full term.
Persons who propose to place their children in the in
stittion boarders will please make their intention
known as early as practicable.
FOLLOWS:
Board, pei academic year, 5000 90
Day boarding, or Dining and thus enjoy
ing the benefit of French conversation
at table, per academic year, 60 90
English instruction, in all its branches,
$f7 so per single term, or if continued
up to the time of the summer recess,
SIS 90 per term, say, per year, 60 %
Sc, each ,' per- term, SO 90, or per year, 80 90
Stationery. per term 90
Music, including Harp and Guitar, at in
strccers prices,
Use ofnstrument, per term 90
Drawing and Painting, at instructors
prices.
Dancing, at instructors prices,
Washing, per term, %
Bedding, if furnished, per term, 90
Fuel, two winter terms, 90
Application to be made by letter. post paid, addressed
to Mr. D., at the Institution. With view
nience in closing the business of year. the bills of
the last term will be presented week two in ad-
vance.
For such as may not know Mr.. and Mrs. o. the fol-
owing references given.
REFERENCES.
Hon. Stevenson Archer, James Howard, Esq
Richard Magruder, Jacob Davies, Esq
g John Purviance, Joseph w Patterson, Esq
&C Nicholas Brce, Joseph King, Esq
Z" Alexander Nisbet, Samuel Jones, Esq
w G ID Worthington, John Gordon, ESQ
Clement Dorsey, Jeremiah Hoffman, Esq
1. Louis McLane, James Harwood Esq
james Carroll, DR. Potter,
Samuel Moale, Esq DR. Alexander,
Meredith, Esq DIR T Bond,