The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-07
MRS. DAVID H. BURR's

Preach and Eeglisk seminary for Hosng Ladies, corner
Of e and 9th stysets, Wcshinstom city,
TIME location Of this seminary is one Of the most
Il desirable in the city, account Of It's healthy
and airy position. The house is large and commo-
dious, with ample grounds and other facilities for
Amusement and recreation. The principal, 20 well
and favoraby known in this city, and 10 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 oil
France, and familiar with lie language and ltera-
ture and conversant with the best and easest modes
Of imparting to her pupils perfect knowledge Of
that language, so that they not only read and
write, but speak it fuently. She has secured able
assistants for various Departments, so that all
branches Of an English as we'll as French education
will be thoroughly taught Pupils who reside in
the family have the peculiar advantages of hearing,
and conversing at all times 10 the French language,
and Of perfecung 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 pursu IN me most approved northern Sam
inaries. The discipline i mild and aectonass, yet
decided and n maaDnine4 ~ appeals - IL sHss.
tons and conscience Of the pupil Il u designed by
proper development and cultivation Of the better
qualities of the heart to bind more afectonatey the
pupil to her teacher, and by il to secure obedience
As sound physical, moral and intellectual improve
ment and culture, are the great obecs desired, It 10
the aim Of the principal not 20 much TO crowd the
memory with words, a. to draw forth and train the
systematic and vigorous action, the observing, re-
iecting, and active powers Of the mind. The
charges 70 those who reside in the family are for
board and tuition in ~ the branches of French and
English, 5000 per annum for q single pupil; but
when two or more are entered at the Same lime, i
liberal deduction will be made. The additional
charges per quarter are for music piano. and guitar
$l5; use Of instrument, - SO; vocal music, IS. To
day scholars, the charges for tuition in the Rrsi
department. in French or English, arc 90;
together, $l5; in the second department first
class French or English, rs; together, 49, in
the second class French or English ~; together
Sl0 in the third department, first class, French
or English S6; together -; in the second
GLASS; French or English IS; together S8 Latin "a,
other languages, drawing, painting, and dancing;
at professors charges. Pupils be entered at any
time, and will be charged only from the date of their
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 a. well az moral and intellectual
instructions Of the pupils but sectarian pecuari-
ties are ever incucated. Those residing in the fam
lily will attend such churches 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
given on application TO the principal lss
April 25-3taw6m