The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-09
French and English seminary for Young Ladies', corne
of E and oh streets Washington city.

Hench and English seminary for Young Ladies', corner
of E and 9H streets, Washington city.
TINE location of this seminary is one Of the most
desirable in the city, on account Of its healthy
and airy position. The house is large and commo-
dous, with ample grounds and other facilities for
amusement and recreation. The principal, so well
and favorabIy known in this city, and in New
York from her long experience in teaching, hopes
10 give entire satisfaction to all who may confde
heir daughters to her care. She is native Of
France, and familiar with its language and litera-
lure, and conversant with the best and easiest modes
Of imparting to her pupils perfect knowledge OF
hat language, so that they can not only read and
write, but speak it fuently. She has secured able
Asrstan,s for various departments, so that all
branches of an English as well as French education
will be thoroughly taught. Pupils who reside in
he 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
eacher The course of instruction, besides the
usual elementary branches, includes all the higher
tudes pursued in the most approved northern SEM
naries The discipline is mild and affectionate, yet
decided, and is maintained by appeals to the affec-
lions and conscience of the pupil; il is designed by
proper development and cultivation of the better
qualities of the heart, to bind more affeconately the
pupil to her teacher, and by it to secure obedience
AS sound physical, moral, and intellectual improve
nent and culture are the great objects desired, is
he 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-
aecung, 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
Ms; use of instrument SO SO; vocal music, as. 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, SO; together, $l2; in
The second class French or English 81; together
NO. in the third department, first class, French
Or English Sc; together 80; in the second
class, French or English IS; together 10; Latin a.
other languages, drawing, painting, and dancing
professors charges. Pupils can be entered at any
time, and will be charged only from the date of their
enhance. No deduction will be made to those who
absent themselves after commencing quarter, ur-
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 peculiari
ties are ever inculcaed. Those residing in the fam
F Ny will attend such churches as their parents may
select, under the care Of teacher. They will at
tend the Episcopal church with the Principal, wher
no other directions are given. Any other informa
hon, and the most satisfactory references will bt
gwen on application to the principal.
April 25-3aw6m