The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-20
MRS. DAVID II. BURR's

French and English seminary for Young Ladies', corner
of Z and 9h streets, Washington city.
TINE location of this seminary is one of the most
i 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 for
amusement and recreation. The principal, so well
and favorably known in this city, and in New
York. from her long experience in teaching, hopes
n give entire satisfaction to all who may confde
Men 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
bf inipartng to her pupils perfect knowledge of
Mat language, so that they can not only read and
write, but speak it Auently. She has secured able
psristants 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 conversng at all times in the French language,
and Of perfectng themselves in the science Of music,
being under the surveillance of an experienced
leacher The course of instruction, besides the
usual elementary branches, includes all the higher
studies pursued in the most approved northern SEM
naes. The discipline is mild and affectonate, yet
decided, and is maintained by appeals to the affec-
hons and conscience of the pupil; it is designed by
|kroper development and cultivation Of the better
Qualities Of the heart to bind more aectionaely 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-
Recting, 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 single pupil; but
when two or more are entered at the same time, a
benl deduction will be made The additional
harges per quarter for music, piano, and guitar
u.s. use of instrument, 80 so; vocal music, IS. To
lay scholars, the charges for tuition in the first
department. in French or English, are $40;
ogether, SIS; in the second department first
lass French or English, 80; together, Sl2; in
he second class French or English ~; together
no. in the third department, first class, French
English &c. together 80; in the second
lass, French or English IS; together S8 Latin "a,
ther languages, drawing painting, and dancing;
professors charges. Pupils can be entered at any
line, and will be charged only from the date of their
ntance No deduction will be made to those who
bsent themselves after commencing quarter, I'M
prevented from attending by sickness. Bills in
cases to be paid in advance. Every attention is
aid to the religious as well moral and intellectual
sTucons of the pupils but no sectarian peculiari-
es are ever inculcated. Those residing in the fam
will attend such churches as their parents may
ELECT, under the care Of a teacher. They will at
end the Episcopal church with the Principal, when
o other directions are given. Any other informa-
ion, and the most satisfactory references will be
nen on application to the principal.
April 25-3taw6m