The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-25

IA LBANY FEMALE ACADEMY.-The next
quarter will commence on the first Monday o
kptember This institution founded in the year
sli, and occupying spacious and elegant edi-
h. erected especially for its accommodation COM
kxs six departments; the whole under the charge
I'm profe ssors and teachers, besides four who
Ne charge of the ornamental branches and sub
ap monthly visita,ions by committees of the
brdoftustees.
The course of instruction is designed TO be use
bland practical, and to embrace all the various
nuches Of complete female education.
The institution is furnished with maps, charts,
cbes, models, chemical and philosophical appara-
b. an orrery, with numerous working models and
hgrams for illustrating thescience of astronomy,
bstituting an apparatus for this purpose not sur
ts,d is believed, by that of any similar insritu-
min the country; and an extensive library, con-
ming about six thousand volumes; in addition to
4th, in each of the three lower departments is a
pail library, carefully selected with reference to
sapacities and attainments of the younger pu.
One important feature in the arrangement Of the
ademy, Is the division of labor among many in
ncors, so that the attention of each is devoted to
lev studies, instead Of being occupied with the
|hole belonging to department.; and it is to this
al the trustees ascribe, In great measure,
reputation which the institution has derived
Sm the superior scholarship Of its pupils.
lhe department decomposition continues, as here
pfon to receive particular attention, and, in addi-
ION to criticisms and corrections Of individual pro-
nchOps, oral lectures are given, by the principal
p professor Of the first department, to the various
a,ses convened for that purpose.
The services of a teacher are devoted exclusively
Instructions in penmanship: and instruction in
oal music is given by lady eminently qualified,
who Is engaged in this branch alone.
iM French department, it is believed, is not
Vailed in It's arrangements and facilities by any
Aer IN the country. The pupils receive daily les-
MS, and, by the aid Of the normal class, in which
Jung ladies' may qualify themselves TO become nc
mPlshed teachers Of the language, the juvenile
Farment has succeeded beyond the expectations Of
elusees. Taught in the same manner as chill
nol the same age in France, the pupils in this
paHmenl acquire the language in its purest
auaclaton, with astonishing ease and accuracy.
~ NE department of drawing and painting, the
uSees have secured the services of a very accom-
snfd instructor in this art
i@ courses OF lectures on astronomy and chem
are delivered during the autumn and winter
,ms those on the other branches Of natural
M Tne, during the spring and summer terms.
ine boarding establishment, under the personal
~ OF the principal and professor MoLNARD, and
yec' 10 the visitation Of the trustees-in both Of
n are afforded the best for the acquire
Mol PRACTICAL knowledge of insti umental music,
any OF the ornamental branches Of female educa-
y una In the latter Of which the French language
sAuuslyey spoken---the trustees commend with
~ confidence to their patrons.
.he academic year commences on the Let Of Sep
nNr, and is divided into four terms, commencing
s'tscuvely on the lst September, 18th November,
February and 4th May; vacation of six
following the examination in July, and sec
Il. VI one week at the close Of the quarter ending
lM BOARD are happy to state that they have been
4Deu 10 engage the services of Mr.. L. S. Par
-" principal of the institution--a gentleman
@ents, requirements, and experience IN
ais inspire the utmost confidence that the in
l., ~, ihe academy will be constantly advanced,
ma viii continue, as it has been, to be rich
pNn ofpublic blessing.
W'ms OF instruction, or any other informa-
snch may be required in relation to the in
MI" reerence may be had TO l.. S. Parsons,
4, st e principal, or to either Of the trustees. BY
w Of the board.
L, s. PARSONS, Secretary.
~. Trustees.
Vn; ~ :. Bronson; Rev. b. T. WEIGH, ID. d..
=. ~ ~ Wyckof, d. D.; Herman Pumpelly, esq.
,ra 0roswell, esq; Thomas w. Oloott, esq; Ire
n.y., Esq; John q. Wilson, esq; Hon. VIM. l.
my. ny Ii d.; Rev. VIM. B. Sprague, ID. d.; Rev
MI sa Kennedy, d. D.; James McNaughton, M
phafcns l. Reynolds esq