The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-09
MRS. DAVID H. BURR'S

French and English seminary for Young Ladies, corner
of Z and Oh streets, Washington city.
TIME location of this seminary is one of the mosI
i 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, no well
and favorably known in this city, and in New
York. from her long experience in teaching, hopes
10 give entire satisfaction to all who may confde
their daughters to her care. She is a native OF
France, and familiar with its language and tera-
ture and conversant 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 il fuently. 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 perfecng 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 SEM
inares. The discipline is mild and affectionate yet
decided, and is maintained by appeals to the affec-
tons and conscience of the pupil il 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 secure obedience
As sound physical, moral and intellectual improve
ment and culture the great objects desired, 1t ia
the aim OF Inc prlncipal not SO much 10 crown tnt
memory with words, as to draw forth and train the
systematic and vigorous action, the observing, re
fleeing, 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, q
liberal deduction will be made. The additional
charges per quarter are for music piano, and guitar
SIS; use Of instrument, 80 SO; vocal music, S. To
day scholars, the charges for tuition in the frs
department in French or English, are SO
together, Sl5 in the second department first
class French or English, 10; together, $l2; in
the second class French or English ~; together
$40; in the third department, first class, French
or English IS; together 49,; in the second
class, French or English IS; together 10; 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 theil
entrance. No deduction will be made to those who
absent themselves after commencing quarter, un
less prevented from attending by sickness. Bills il
all Eases to be paid in advance. Every attention il
paid to the religious well moral and intellectual
instructions of the pupils, but no sectarian peculiari
ties are ever nculcated. Those residing in the fam
lily will attend such churches as their parents may
select, under the care of 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 b,
given on application to the principal.
April 25-3taW6nn