The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-04
4 LBANY FEMALE ACADEMIES mex,

A LBANY FEMALE ACADEMY.-The nex'
III quarter will commence on the first Monday
sptember. This institution (fouiAled in the veal
'sl4 and occupying q spacious and elegant cdr
ce erected especially for its accommodation com
rises six departments; the whole under the charge
f,en profe ssors and teachers, besides four who
ave charge of the ornamental branches, and sub
ta 10 monthly visitations by committees of th'
o,rl oftrustees.
The course CONSTRUCTION is designed to be USE
land practical and TO embrace all the various
ranches Of a complete female education
The institution is furnished with maps, charts,
Dbes, models, chemical and philosophical appara-
q; an orrery, with numerous working models and
agrams for illustrating the science of astronomy
nstiluting an apparatus for this purpose not sur
used is believed, by that Of any similar instiu-
on in the country and an extensive library, con-
sming about six thousand volumes; in addition 70
Aich, in each Of the three lower departments is q
mall library, carefully selected with reference to
therapeutics and attainments Of the younger pu.
Nls.
One important feature in the arrangement of the
cademy, is the division of labor among many in
uctors so that the attention Of each is devoted to
few studies, instead Of being occupied with the
Whole belonging to department; and it is to this
boz the trustees ascribe, in a great measure,
hereputation which the institution has derived
rom the superior scholarship of its pupils.
The department decomposition continues, as here
oore, to receive particular attention. and, in addi
Jon to criticisms and corrections of individual pro-
hclions, oral lectures are given, by the principal
nd professor the first department. to the various
asses convened for that purpose.
The services of a teacher are devoted exclusively
instructions in penmanship; and instruction in
Oeal music is given by lady eminently qualified,
nd uho IL AZ, 70 l-on cb =,
The French department, il is believed, is not
puzzled in its arrangements and facilities by any
fher In the country, The pupils receive daily les
ns, and, by the aid Of the normal class, in which
Dung ladies' may qualify themselves to become ac-
Emphasized teachers of the language, the juvenile
APARTMENT has succeeded beyond the expectations of
elrustees. Taught in the same manner as chill
rem oil the same age in France, the pupils in this
fnrment acquire the language in its purest
'Gnunciation, with astonishing ease and accuracy.
10 the department Of drawing and painting, the
S'iees have secured the services Of very accom-
nhed instructor in this art.
Inc courses of lectures on astronomy and chem
wy are delivered during the autumn and winter
tms; those on the other branches of natural
snce, during the spring and summer terms
ihe boarding establishment, under the personal
age Of the principal and professor MoLINARD, and
pfo 10 the visitation of the trustees--in both of
eh are afforded the best advantages for the acquire
ehoi practical knowledge of insti umental music,
any OF the ornamental branches of female educa-
n, and IN the latter of which the French language
exclusively spoken--tbe trustees commend with
s "a, confidence to their patrons.
inc academic year commences on the lst of Sep
mOer, and is divided into four terms, commencing
pec'lvey on the LIST September, 18th November,
reoruary, and 4th May; vacation of six
fks following the examination in July, and sec
o. one week at the close of the quarter ending
The 9th April.
Inc board are happy to state that they have been
ao'ea 10 engage the services Of MIR. l.. 5. PAR
@ principal Of the institutional gentleman
~ "ients, requirements, and experience IN
~Alg, inspire the utmost confidence that the In
Az o. the academy will be constantly advanced,
ms' VIII continue, as il has been, TO be rich
rpsA'n Of Public blessing.
wi frms OF instruction, or any other informa-
winch may be required in relation to the in
',MaOn, Re erence may be had to L. s. Parsons,
", me principal, or to either Of the trustees, BY
VIZ the board.
l.. S. PARSONS, Secretary.
n. Trustees.
nJn; " 2. Bronson; Rev. B. T. WEIGH, ID. d.;
., h. ~, Wyckof, ID. d.; Herman Pumpely, esq;
Ivy. ~ roswell, ESQ.,; Thomas w. Olcott, esq; Ira
,,. esq; John q. Wilson, esq; Hon. VIM. L..
s,. my, Ii. d.; Rev. VIM. b. Sprague, ID. d.; Rev.
W, Kennedy, d. D.; James McNaughton, M.
'"'rcusT. Reynolds, esq.