The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-11
MRS. DAVID II. BURR'S

nch and English seminary J0f f0uilg LddieS corner
of E and Oh streets, Washington city.
NHE 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-
kous, with ample grounds and other facilities for
nusement and recreation. The principal, so well
nd fayorably known in this city, and in New
|ork. from her long experience in teaching, hopes
give entire satisfaction to all who may confde
cir daughters to her care. She is a native of
rance, and familiar with its language and lltera-
ire. and conversant with the best and easiest modes
imparting to her pupils perfect knowledge OF
bat language so that they can not only read and
Rite but speak it huently. She has secured able
|rstants for various departments, so that all
ranches of an English as well as French education
i'll be thoroughly taught. Pupils who reside in
e family have the peculiar advantages Of hearing,
IA conversing at all times in the French language,
nd of perfecting themselves in the science of music,
eing under the surveillance of an experienced
acher. The course Of instruction, besides the
sual elementary branches, includes all the higher
udies pursued in the most approved northern SEM
aries The discipline is mild and affectionate, yet
ecided, and is maintained by appeals to the affec-
ons and conscience of the pupil is designed, by
roper development and cultivation of the better
uaes of the heart, to bind more effectionately the
upi to her teacher, and by it to secure obedience
Is sound physical, moral, and intellectual improve
lent and culture are the great objects desired, 1t is
lie aim of the principal not so much to crowd the
emory with words, as to draw forth and train the
SYSTEMATIC and vigorous action, the observing, re-
Getting, and active powers of the mind. The
harges to those who reside in the family are, for
oard 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, a
LIBERAL deduction will be made. The additional
harges per quarter are for music, piano, and guitar
Dis; use Of instrument, 50 so; vocal music, IS. To
Day scholars, the charges for tuition in the first
department. in French or English, are Sl0
|ogether, SIS; in the second department first
Fass French or English, 49, together, 49, in
|he second class French or English 81; together
BIO; in the third department, first class, French
q English So; together $s in the second
Fhss French or English IS; together 20; Latin 49,
blher languages, drawing, painting, and dancing;
ht professors charges. Pupils be entered at any
lime, 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 sectaran peculiar-
ties are ever incucated. 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
tion and the most satisfactory references will be
gwen on application to the principal.
April 25--3taw6m