The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-03
a LBANY FEMALE AcADEMY.-Thc

A LBANY FEMALE ACADEMY.--The next
IN quarter will commence on the first Monday o
Eepenber This institution FOUNDED in the year
6l4 and occupying spacious and elegant edi-
be- erected especially for its accommodation, COM
rises six dcpartments,tlie whole under the charge
ften profe ssors and teachers, Besides four who
ave charge Of the ornamental branches, and sub
kc, 10 monthly visitations by committees of the
oard OIL trustees.
The course OF instruction is designed to be use
81 and practical, and to embrace all the various
ranches of a complete female education.
The institution is furnished with maps, charts,
obes, models, chemical and philosophical appara.
S; an onery, with numerous working models and
agrams for illustrating the science of astronomy,
nsti,uting an apparatus for this purpose not sur
ssed, it is believed, by that of any similar nsttu-
on in the country; and an extensive library, con-
lining about six thousand volumes; in addition to
|hch, in each of the three lower departments ID a
mail library, carefully selected with reference to
hseapactes and attainments Of the younger pu.
lie.
One important feature in the arrangement of the
cademy, is the division Of labor among many in-
uciors SO that the attention Of each is devoted to
few studies, instead of being occupied with the
hole belonging to department. and it is to this
bat the trustees ascribe, in a great measure,
ne reputation which the institution has derived
om the superior scholarship of its pupils.
The department decomposition continues, as here
oe, to receive particular attention, and, in addi
on to criticisms and corrections of Individual pro-
actons, oral lectures are given, by the principal
d professor of the first department, TO the various
asses convened for that purpose.
The services of a teacher are devoted exclusively
instructions in penmanship: and instruction in
onl music is given by lady eminently qualified,
ra who is engaged in this branch alone.
The French department. il is believed, is not
qualled in its arrangements and facilities by any
her in the country. The pupils receive daily les
Ons, and by the aid of the normal class, in which
Fodng ladies' may qualify themselves to become ac-
emphasized teachers Of the language, the juvenile
apartment has succeeded beyond the expectations Of
eifusiees, Taught in the same manner as chill
tn Of the same age in France, the pupils IN this
apartment acquire the language in its purest
rduunclation, with astonishing ease and accuracy.
In the department of drawing and painting, the
nstees have secured the services of a very accom-
shed instructor in this art.
The courses of lectures on astronomy and chem
Try are delivered during the autumn and winter
Frns those on the other branches Of natural
t,ence, during the spring and summer terms.
i ne boarding establishment, under the personal
Aarge Of the principal and professor MoLINARD and
ieect TO the visitation OF the trustecs-in both of
hh are afforded the best advantages for the acquire
vent Of practical knowledge of nsti umental music,
any Of the ornamental branches of female educa-
on, and In the latter of which the French language
exclusively spoken--the trustees commend with
e ca, confidence to their patrons.
\ ne academic year commences on the LIST Of Sep
aaoer, and is divided into four terms, commencing
sptctvely on the lst September, 18th November,
February, and 4th May; vacation of six
eeks following the examination in July, and sec
"a Of one week at the close Of the quarter ending
the 9th April llU#
! ne board are happy to state that they have been
ao'ed TO engage the services Of Mr. l.. S. PAR
as principal Of the institutions gentleman
ayse talents, requirements, and experience m
aching, inspire the utmost confidence that the in
,ss Of the academy viii be constantly advanced
mat will continue, as it has been, TO be rich
i F ofpublic blessing.
= OF terms OF Instruction, or any other informa-
. which may be required in relation TO The IN
l'swlon, reerence may be had to l.. s. Parsons,
~, the principal, or to either Of The trustees. By
'cer Of the board.