The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-13
MRS. DAVID Fl. BURR'S
French and English seminary for Young Ladies', corne
of E and 9Th streets, Washington CITY.

French and English seinndryJ0r f0ug Lanes, corner
Of E and 9Th Streets Washington city.
TIME location of this seminary is one of the most
Il desirable in the city, on account Of its healthy
and airy position. The house is large and commo-
dious, with ample grounds and other facilities for
amusement and recreation. The principal, so well
and favorably known in this city, and in New
York, from her long experience in teaching, hopes
to give entire satisfaction to all who may conhde
their daughters TO her care. She is a native Of
France, and familiar with its language and litera-
ture and conversan with the best and easiest modes
of imparting to her pupils perfect knowledge of
that language, so that they can not only read and
write, but speak it Auently. She has secured able
assistants for various departments, so that all
branches of an English as well as French education
will be thoroughly taught. Pupils who reside in
the family have the peculiar advantages of hearing,
and conversing at all times in the French language,
and Of perfecing themselves in the science of music,
being under the surveillance of an experienced
teacher. The course of instruction, besides the
usual elementary branches, includes all the higher
studies pursued in the most approved northern
nares The discipline is mild and afiectonate, yet
decided, and is maintained by appeals to the affec-
tons and conscience Of the pupil is designed, by
proper development and cultivation Of the better
qualities of the heart to bind more aectionately the
pupil to her teacher, and by it to obedience.
AS sound physical, moral, and intellectual improve
and culture, the great objects desired 1t is
the aim of the principal not much to crowd IL Z
memory win words, as 10 uraW iortn ana Train tne
systematic and vigorous action, the observing, re
fecting 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 single pupil; but
when two more are entered at the same time, a
liberal deduction will be made. The additional
charges per quarter for music, piano, and guitar
SIS; use of instrument, ~ So vocal music, S. 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, 10; together, Sl2; in
the second class French or English 81; together
$40; in the third department, first class, French
or English &c; together $9 in the second
class, French or English Isl together SO; Latin "a
other languages, drawing painting, and dancing
at professors charges Pupils can be entered at any
time and will be charged only from the date of then
entrance 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 sectarian PECULIAR
ties are ever incucated. Those residing in the fam
lily will attend such churches their parents may
sci sct, under the care of a teacher. They will at
| tend the Episcopal church with the Principal, wher
no other directions are given. Any other informa
ton, and the most satisfactory references will bt
given on application to the principal.
! April 25-3taw6m