The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-22
MRS. DAVID H. BURR's
French and English seminary for Young Ladies', corner
Of E and 9Th streets, Washington CITY,


Of E and 9Th streets, Washington CITY,
TIME location Of this seminary is one of the mos
Il 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 fol
amusement and recreation The principal, so wei
and favorably known in this city, and in New
York, from her long experience in teaching, hopes
to give entire satisfaction to all who may confdt
their daughters to her care. She is native o.
France, and familiar with its language and litera
ure and conyersant with the best and easiest modes
of imparting to her pupils perfect knowledge o.
that language, so that they can not only read ant
write, but speak it fuently. She has secured able
assistants for various departments, so that al
branches of an English well as French education
will be thoroughly taught Pupils who reside IL
the family have the peculiar advantages Of hearing
and conversng 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 sem,
inaries The discipline is mild and afectonate, yet
decided and is maintained by appeals to the affec
tons and conscience of the pupil is designed, by
proper development and cultivation of the better
qualities of the heart bind more affectionately the
pupil to her teacher, and by it obedience
As sound physical, moral, and intellectual improve.
ment and culture, the great objects desired il
the aim of the principal not so much to crowd The
memory with words, as to draw forth and train the
systematic and vigorous action, the observing, re
fecting, and active powers of the mind. The
charges to those who reside in the family arc, fol
board and tuition in all the branches of French and
English, $500 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, 80 SO; vocal music, IS To
day scholars, the charges for tuition in the frs,
department in French or English, are $40
together, SIS; in the second department first
class French or English So; together, $40; in
the second class French or English ~; together
Sl0 in the third department, first class, French
or English rs; together 80; in the second
class, French or English IS; together 80; 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 their
entrance. No deduction will be made to those who
absent themselves after commencing quarter TN
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 ard intellectual
instructions of the pupils but no sectaran pecular-
ties are ever inculcated. Those residing in the fam
lily will attend such churches as their parents may
elect, under the care of teacher. They will at
tend the Episcopal church with the Principal, when
no other directions are given. Any other informa-
tion and the most satisfactory references will be
given on application to the principal.
April 25-3taw6m