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

,u,h and English seminary for Young Ladies', corner
of E and 9h streets, Washington city.
THE location of this seminary is one of the most
desirable in the city, on account Of its healthy
nd airy position The house Is large and commo-
ious. with ample grounds and other facilities for
musement and recreation. The principal, so well
Ind favoraby known in this city, and in New
lork, from her long experience in teaching, hopes
d give entire satisfaction to all who may confde
beir daughters to her care. She is native of
france and familiar with its language and litera-
lure and conversant with the best and easiest modes
II imparting to her pupils perfect knowledge Of
hat language, so that they can not only read and
yre, but speak it fuently. She has secured able
assistants for various departments, so that all
branches of an English as well as French education
viii be thoroughly taught. Pupils who reside in
Inc family have the peculiar advantages Of hearing,
Ind conversng at all times in the French language,
Ind of perfectng themselves in the science of music,
being under the surveillance of an experienced
eacher The course of instruction, besides the
Usual elementary branches, includes all the higher
kudes pursued in the most approved northern SEM
naries The discipline is mild and afectionate, yet
decided, and is maintained by appeals to the affec-
hons and conscience of the pupil is designed, by
proper development and cultivation of the better
Qualities Of the heart to bind more affectionatey the
pupil to her teacher, and by il to secure obedience.
.As sound physical, moral and intellectual improve
ment and culture, the great objects DESIRED 1t is
lhe aim of the principal not 80 much to crowd the
memory with words, to draw forth and train the
systematic and vigorous action, the observing, re-
.aecng, 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, 5000 per annum for single pupil; but
when two or more are entered at the same time,
liberal deduction will be made. The additional
charges per quarter for music, piano, and guitar,
ISIS use of instrument So so; vocal music, IS. To
day scholars the charges for tuition in the first
department in French or English, are $40;
together, SIS; in the second department first
class French or English, IS; together, 49, in
The second class French or English "; together
$40; in the third department, first class, french
Ior English Sc; together 50; in the second
class, French or English IS; together 3d. Latin "a,
other languages, drawing, painting, and dancing;
lat professors charges Pupils can be entered at any
me 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 Eases to be paid in advance Every attention is
paid to the religious as well as moral and intellectual
instructions of the pupils but sectarian peculiar
ties are ever incucated. Those residing in the FAM
lily will attend such churches as their parents may
sci ct, 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.
April l5-3taw6m