The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-28

LBANY FEMALE ACADEMY. The next
quarter will commence on the first Monday o
,lsmber This institution BOUNDED in the year
Il, and occupying spacious and elegant edi-
erected especially for its accommodation,) com
rs six departments; the whole under the charge
In profes sors and teachers, besides four who
wc charge of the ornamental branches, and sub
40 monthly visita,ions by committees of the
mOihustees.
The course OF instruction is designed TO be USE
and practical, and TO embrace all the various
inches Of a complete female education.
The institution is furnished with maps, charts,
bbes, models, chemical and philosophical appara-
an orery, with numerous working models and
grams for illustrating the science Of astronomy,
bsliutng an apparatus for this purpose not sur
Sed, il is believed, by that of any similar institu
hin the country; and an extensive library, con-
hing about six thousand volumes; in addition to
ih, in each of the three lower departments is
alhbrary carefully selected with reference 10
saPaciles and attainments Of the younger pu.
One important feature in the arrangement of the
'demy,l is the division of labor among many in
uors so that the attention of each is devoted to
Nv studies, instead Of being occupied with the
Roe belonging to department; and il is to this
the trustees ascribe, in great measure,
reputation which the institution has derived
% The superior scholarship of its pupils.
ihe department decomposition continues, as here
lore, to receive particular attention, and, in addi-
p 10 criticisms and corrections of individual pro-
Itons, oral lectures are given, by the principal
professor of the first department, to the various
ives convened for that purpose.
i@ services Of a teacher are devoted exclusively
Instructions IN penmansbip: and instruction in
"a music sgiven by lady eminently qualified,
Who is engaged in this branch alone.
me French department, it is believed, is not
nailed IN its arrangements and facilities by any
pam the country. The pupils receive daily les
~ and by the aid of the normal class, in which
ahs ladies' may qualify themselves to become ac-
1plshed teachers Of the language, the juvenile
laAment has succeeded beyond the expectations of
trustees Taught in the same manner as chill
ao' lhe same age In France, the pupils in this
nmehl acquire the language in its purcst
Mu0elallon, with astonishing ease and accuracy.
mme department of drawing and painting, the
eHs have secured the services Of a very accom-
MED instructor in this art.
'~ courses OF lectures on astronomy and chem
He delivered during the autumn and winter
IVY NOSE on the other branches of natural
~ during the spring and summer terms.
'@ boarding establishment, under the personal
NY Of Inc principal and professor M oLINARD, and
ge' 70 The visitation of the trustecs--in both OF
aa are Afforded the hest advantages for the acquire
wy. @o' Practical knowledge ofinstrumental music,
ay o. the ornamental branches of female educa-
saha In the latter Of which the French language
auusvely spoken--the trustees commend with
~ y confidence to their patrons.
ne @aaemlc year commences on the LIST of Sep
ny, ana is divided into four terms, commencing
IppwIely on the LIST September, 18th November,
.e%uary, and 4th May; vacation of six
- Olowlng the examination in July, and sec
. one one week at the close Of the quarter ending
ne 9Th April.
NM BOARD are happy to state that they have been
."u engage the services of Mr.. l.. S. Par
S principal of the institutional gentleman
Mens, requirements, and experience IN
~. =, inspire the utmost confidence that the In
~. u lhe academy will I've constantly advanced,
,,a;a ' wan continue, as il has been, to be rich
sa'h Of public blessing.
terms Of instruction. or any other informa-
NM, s"cn may be required in relation to the in
Qu, re erence may be had to l.. s. Parsons,
I'm me principal, or to either of the trustees. BY
w the board
l.. s. PARSONS, Secretary.
Bop n = ;, Trustees.
Il" y 2. Bronson; Rev. b. r. Welch, d. D.;
w nS ~ Wyckof, d. D.; Herman Pumpelly, esq;
H., roswell, esq; Thomas w. Olooit, esq; Ira
,,rs ses,q; John G Wilson, esq; Hon. VIM. l..
ny, NO. ". D. Rev. VIM. b. Sprngue, d. d.; Rev.
Mennedy, d. d.; James McNaughton, M.
'''Os l. Reynolds, esq.