The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-12
REFERENCES.
MRS. DAVID III. BURR'S

sneh and English seminary for Young Ladies', corner
of Z and 9h streets, Washington city.
NHE location of this seminary is one of the most
desirable in the city; on account Of its healthy
d airy position. The house is large and conimo-
GUS, with ample grounds and other facilities for
husement and recreation. The principal, so well
BID favorably 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 native of
ance, and familiar with its language and litera-
re, and conversan with the best and easiest modes
/ imparting to her pupils perfect knowledge of
at language, SO that they can not only read and
Rite, but speak it fuently. She has secured able
rstants for various departments, so that all
3anches of an English as well as French education
II be thoroughly taught Pupils who reside in
family have the peculiar advantages of hearing,
ID conversing at all times in the French language,
d of perecting themselves in the science of music,
ling under the surveillance of an experienced
bcher. 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 alfectionate, yet
|Gidcd and is maintained by appeals to the affec-
pns and conscience Of the pupil; ii is designed by
Ioper development and cultivation Of the better
aities Of the heart to bind more affeconately the
bpil to her teacher, and by it to secure obedience
sound physical, moral, and intellectual improve
ent and culture, the great objects desired It is
aim Of the principal not SO much TO crowd the
Emory with words, as to draw forth and train the
1stematic and vigorous action, the observing, re-
lcting, and active powers of the mind. The
'arges to those who reside in the family are, for
(ard and tuition in all the branches of French and
hglish, 5000 per annum for single pupil; but
|hen two or more are entered at the same time, a
bera deduction will be made The additional
prges per quarter are for music, piano, and guitar,
IS; use of instrument, 90 So vocal music, IS. To
by scholars, the charges for tuition in the first
Fpartment in French or English, are $40;
|gether, SIS; in the second department first
hss French or English, 80; together, Sl2 in
e second class French or English 81; together
20 in the third department, first class, French
English Sc; together 80; in the second
lass, French or English SIS; together So; Latin "a,
|her languages, drawing painting, and dancing;
professors charges. Pupils can be entered at any
me and will be charged only from the date OF their
fhance. No deduction will be made to those who
bsent themselves after commencing quarter, I'M
IS prevented from attending by sickness. Bills in
Eases to be paid in advance. Every attention is
d TO the religious well as moral and intellectual
hsructlons of the pupils, but no sectarian peculiar-
s are ever inculcated. Those residing in the fam
y will attend such churches as their parents may
tlsct, under the care Of teacher. They will at
tnd the Episcopal church with the Principal, when
2 other directions are given. Any other informa-
Jon, and the most satisfactory references will be
Nen on application to the principal.
April 25-3taW6m