The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-25
MRS. DAVID II. BURR's

Frsnch and English ssminsvyJov Young Ladies' corner
Of II and Oh streets, Washington city,
TIME location Of this seminary is one Of The most
y desirable IN the si,y on account q ~ nss,sny
dious, with ample grounds and other facilities for
nmusement and recreation. The principal, 20 well
and favorsbly known in this city, and in New
York, from. her long experience in teaching, hopes
TO give entire satisfaction 70 all who may conhde
their daughters to her care. She 10 native of
France and familiar with its language and litera-
ture, and conversant with the best and easiest modes
Of impartng 70 her pupils perfect knowledge OF
that language, 30 that they can not only read and
write, but speak il hucntIy 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 conyersng at all times in the French language
and of perfecting 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
inaries. The discipline is mild and sfectionate, yet
decided, and is maintained by appeals to the aec-
tons and conscience of the pup i is designed by
proper development and cultivation Of the better
qualities of the heart to bind more aectonaely 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 is
the aim of the principal not 30 much to crowd the
memory with words, as to draw forth and train the
systematic and vigorous action, the observing, re
fectng, 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, a
liberal deduction will be made The additional
charges per quarter for music, piano, and guitar,
SIS; use Of instrument, - 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, $6 together, Sl2; in
the second class French or English W; together
SO; in the third department, first class, French
or English &c; together S9 in the second
class, French or English S5 together 10; 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
enhance. No deduction will be made 70 those who
absent themselves after commencing quarter, UNI
less prevented from attending by sickness. Bills in
all cases to be paid in advance. Every attention is
paid to the religious well as moral and intellectual
instructions of the pupils but sectarian pecuari
ties are ever incucated. Those residing in the fam
lily will attend such churches as their parents may
gel sct under the care of teacher. They will at
tend the Episcopal church with the Principal, when
no other directions are given. Any other infoma-
ton, and the most satisfactory references will be
given on application to the principal.
April 25--3taWfm