The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-26
lBANY FEMALE ACADEMY.-The ne

albany FEMALE ACADEMY.--The next
A quarter will commence onthe first Monday 0
Saember. This institution founded in the year
Nil, aud occupying a spacious and elegant edi-
H. erected especially for its accommodaton,) com
rlxs six departments; the whole under the charge
dun profe ssors and teachers, besides four who
hw charge OF the ornamental branches, and SUBJ
tdo monthly vistations by committees of the
hIoftrustees.
The course OF instruction is designed to be Use
hl,nd PRACTICAL and TO embrace all the various
nfches Of a complete female education.
The institution is furnished with maps, charts
Gctes, models, chemical and philosophical appara-
ss an orrery, with numerous working models and
diagrams for illustrating the science OF astronomy,
constituting an apparatus for this purpose not sur
sed il is believed, by that Of any similar insttli-
non in the country; and an extensive library, con-
uaing about six thousand volumes; in addition to
vheh, in each of the three lower departments is a
1sl library, carefully selected with reference to
kapacues and attanments Of the younger pu.
@.
Ono important feature IN the arrangement Of the
ssdtmy, is the division Of labor among many in
hue0rs, so that the attention Of each is devoted to
ahv studies, instead Of being occupied with the
whole belonging to department; and it is to this
Thai the trustees ascribe, in great measure,
Gs reputation which the institution has derived
from the superior scholarship Of its pupils.
The department decomposition continues, as here
Oof to receive particular attention, and, in addi-
ton TO criticisms and corrections Of individual pro-
fu'lcns oral lectures arc given, by the principal
and professor oft The first department, to the various
cases convened for that purpose.
The services ola teacher ore devoted exclusively
constructions in penmanship: and instruction in
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'a who is engaged in this branch alone
The French department. it is believed, is not
epaled IN Heterogeneous and facilities by any
eher IN the country. The pupils receive daily les
D0s and, by the aid of the normal class, in which
young ladies' may qualify themselves to become ac-
anpAshed teachers Of the language, the Juvenile
apartment has succeeded beyond the expectations Of
seuustees. Taught in the same manner as chill
,Nn OIL the same aye in France, the pupils in this
slaNmenl acquire the language in its pures,
Pronunciation, with astonishing ease and accuracy.
y 'he department Of drawing and painting, the
uaees have secured the services Of very accom-
ps BY instructor in this art.
iDe courses Of lectures on astronomy and chem
"ul are delivered during the autumn and winter
"as, those on the other branches of natural
'I ~ during the spring and summer terms.
aug boarding establishment, under the personal
PiH''Po' pIoicsSOI luOLiNAhD, anu
ecl 10 the visitation of the trustees--in both Of
Ma are Afforded the best advantages for the acquire
sMoi PRACTICAL knowledge Of instrumental music,
T@y Of the ornamental branches Of female cduca-
mh and In the latter of which the French language
~, spokcn-the trustees commend with
ss ~ confidence TO their patrons.
H.. ~ academic year commences on the LIST of Sep
n' "t ana Is divided into four terms, commencing
a. IpuVely on the LIST September, l7lh November,
WV, February, and 4th May; vacation of six
"a ioliowing the examination in July, and sec
~ u one week at the close of the quarter ending
n y. 9th April.
,S Ic BOARD arc happy TO state that they have been
AL 'Nu 10 engage the services Of Mr. l.. S. PAR
49, principal of the institutional gentleman
p,s @iehts, requirements, and experience in
pr,. inspire the utmost confidence that the in
,at o. The academy will be constantly advanced
k,,a;u WI continue, as it has been, to be rich
I r. Of public blessing.
on ~, ~ ms oil instruction, or any other informa-
pta' Nnch may be required in relation to the i'm
Nun, re erence may be had to L. s. Parsons,
o, - ae principal or to either of the trustees. By
l.. s. PARSONS, Secretary.
H.. Trustees.
R. ! y, w. =. Bronson; Rev. b. Il. Welch, ID. D.
Er;. ~ y Wyckof, ID. d.; Herman Pumpelly, esq
l,,r, oroswell, esq; Thomas w. Oloott, esq; Ira
N,ws sesi John @. Wilson, esq; Hon VIM. l.
Dun, Ii d. Rev. VIM. b. Sprague, ID. d.; Rev
. b. NV Kennedy, ID. D.; James McNaughton, Nj
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