The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-08
MRS. DAVID Fl. BURR'S
Fnc and English seminary for Young Ladies', corner
of r and 9Th streets, Washington city.


of E and 9Th streets, Washington city.
TIME location of this seminary is one of the most
desirable in the city, on account Of its healthy
md airy position. The house is large and commo-
I;ous. with ample grounds and other facilities for
Smusement and recreation. The principal so well
Ind favorably known in this city, and in New
Work, from her long experience in teaching, hopes
"a give entire satisfaction to all who may confde
heir daughters to her care. She is a native Of
france, and familiar with its language and litera-
ure. and conversant with the best and easiest modes
N impartng to her pupils perfect knowledge Of
hat language, so that they can not only read and
write, but speak it fuently She has secured able
sristants for various departments, SO that all
branches of an English as well as French education
viii be thoroughly taught Pupils who reside in
he family have the peculiar advantages of hearing,
md conversing at all times in the French language,
md of perectng themselves in the science OF music,
being under the surveillance of an experienced
Ssacher. The course of instruction, besides the
Usual elementary branches, includes all the higher
Studies pursued in the most approved northern SEM
nares The discipline is mild and affectionate, yet
Decided, and is maintained by appeals to the affec-
hons and conscience of the pupil il is designed, by
broper development and cultivation of the better
Qualities of the heart to bind more afectionatey the
Sup to her teacher, and by it to secure obedience.
AS sound physical, moral, and intellectual improve
nent and culture, the great objects DESIRED It is
!he aim of the principal not SO much to crowd the
memory with words, as to draw forth and train the
systematic and vigorous action, the observing, re-
ecting, and active powers of the mind The
charges to those who reside in the family are, for
board and tuition in all the branches Of French and
English, $500 per annum for a single pupil but
when two or more are entered at the same time, a
liberal deduction will be made. The additional
charges per quarter are for music piano. and guitar,
bis; use of instrument 81 so; vocal music, IS. To
day scholars, the charges for tuition in the first
department in French or English, are so;
together, SIS; in the second department first
class French or English, 80; together, $l2; in
|the second class French or English "; together
Mo; in the third department, first class, French
|or English Sc; together 80; in the second
class, French or English IS; together 50; Latin "a,
other languages, drawing, painting, and dancing;
|al professors charges Pupils can be entered at any
time and will be charged only from the date of their
enhance. No deduction will be made to those who
absent themselves after commencing quarter, un-
less prevented from attending by sickness. Bills in
all cases to be paid in advance Every attention is
paid to the religious well moral and intellectual
Instructions Of the pupils, but no sectarian pecuari
ties ever nculcated. Those residing in the fam
My will attend such churches as their parents may
SELECT under the care of teacher. They will at
tend the Episcopal church with the Principal, when
no other directions are given. Any other informa-
ton, and the most satisfactory references will be
gwen on application to the principal.
April 25-3taw6m