The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-01
MRS. DAVID H. BURR'S

inch and English seminary for Young LADIES' corner
Of E and 9Th streets, Washington CITY,
NHE location Of this seminary is one of the most
desirable in the city, on account Of Its healthy
airy position. The house is large and commo-
\ nus, with ample grounds and other facilities for
= usement and recreation. The principal, so well
N favorably known in this city, and in New
k, from her long experience in teaching, hopes
give entire satisfaction to all who may confde
,sir daughters to her care. She is a native OF
France and familiar with its language and litera-
mre 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
assistants 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 conversing at all times in the French language,
and Of perfectng themselves in the science of music,
ng under the surveillance Of an experienced
her. The course of instruction., besidep the
lal elementary branches, includes all the higher
idies pursued in the most approved northern SEM
lries. The discipline is mild and aflectionate, yet
rcided, and is maintained by appeals to the affec-
Ions and conscience of the pupil; il is designed, by
proper development and cultivation Of the better
qualities of the heart bind more affectonaely the
pupil to her teacher, and by it to obedience.
As sound physical, moral, and intellectual improve
lent and culture, are the great objects desired, 1t is
The aim of the principal not much to crowd the
memory with words, as to draw forth and train the
sicmatic and vigorous action, the observing, re-
.cctng, and active powers of the mind The
tiarges TO those who reside In the family are for
ira and tuition in tll the branches of French and
.nglish, 5000 per annum for a single pupil but
ehln two or more are entered at the same time, a
sfal deduction will be made. Tho additional
,ges per quarter are for music, piano. and guitar,
use of instrument, S2 so; vocal music, IS. To
ny scholars, the charges for tuition in the first
department in French or English, are SO;
together, SIS; in the second department first
Iclass French or English, 80; together, Sl2; in
the second class French or English al together
|slO in the third department, first class, French
Tor English SO; together 80; in the second
class, French or English IS; together 90; Latin S4
other languages, drawing, painting, and dancing;
|it professors charges. Pupils be entered at any
ime and will be charged only from the date of their
Entrance. No deduction will be made TO those who
absent themselves after commencing Il quarter, un-
less prevented from attending by sickness. Bills in
all Eases to be paid in advance. Every attention
paid to the religious well moral and intellectual
instructions of the pupils, but sectarian pecuiar
Pies arc ever incucated. Those residing in the fam
My will attend such churches as their parents may
select, under the care of teacher. They will at
bend the Episcopal church with the PrinciPaI,
mo other directions are given Any other Informal
hon. and the most satisfactory references will be
|gisen on application to the principal.
April 25-3taW6n