The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-10
MRS. DAVID III. BURR'S
v,nch and English seminary for Young Ladies' corner
of E. and oh streets, Washington city.

Ps1lch ana ENyiSH StHttT"yyW AOuHS fhutts, SWWes
of E and oh streets, Washington city.
TNHE location Of this seminary is one Of the most
desirable in the city, on account Of its healthy
and siry 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
10 give entire satisfaction to all who may conhde
5beir daughters to her care. She is native Of
France, and familiar with its language and litera-
lure 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 huently. She has secured able
asristants 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 perfectng themselves in the science of music
being under the surveillance of an experienced
leacher The course of instruction, besides the
usual elementary branches, includes all the higher
studes 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 il is designed, by
proper development and cultivation of the better
qualities Of the heart to bind more afectionately 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, IT is
he aim Of the principal not SO much TO crowd the
memory with words, to draw forth and train the
systematic and vigorous action, the observing, re-
Aecting 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 a single pupil; but
when two or more are entered at the same time, a
liberal deduction will be made. The additional
charges per quarter for music, piano, and guitar
1915; use of instrument, 50 SO; vocal music, IS. To
day scholars the charges for tuition in the first
department. in French or English, are &c.
together, SIS; in the second department first
class French or English, SO; together, $l2; in
the second class French or English 81; together
1910; in the third department, first class, French
or English Sc; together 50; in the second
class, French or English IS; together So; Latin "a,
other languages, drawing, painting, and dancing;
at professors charges Pupils can be entered at any
Tine and will be charged only from the date of their
enhance. No deduction will be made to those who
absent themselves after commencing quarter, I'M
.ss prevented from attending by sickness. Bills in
all cases to be paid in advance Every attention is
paid to the religious as well az moral and intellectual
Instructions Of the pupils but no sectarian peculiar-
ties ever inculcated. 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, when
no other directions are given. Any other Informal
ton, and the most satisfactory references will be
given on application to the principal.
April 25-3aw6m