Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23
EVANSVILLE FEMALE SEMINARY.

Mis-. c. 5. STONE, Principal of the Evansville
1tI Female Seminary, takes pleasure in announ-
cling to the public that the Fall Term of this lnstu-
ton commenced on the 9th inst, with corps OF Tea
cheers, in the building Water street, hitherto occu-
pied by Messrs. Heberd. a II
1t is deemed proper to say that we fully purpose
conducting the Institution in its extended
as to answer the present demand OF those who would
enjoy the distinction and benefit OF finished educa-
Ion. The order of studies have been arranged with
much and proved 10 be udlclous by happy eXpe-
rience; in the execution of which il will undergo no
other change modification, but such as the exgen-
cies of the demand
Teachers whose ability and fidelity have been sue
cessiully evinced will be employed by the Principal,
and viii devote their time exclusively TO the object OF
impariing a thorough knowledge OF the studies. The
most approved modern methods OF instruction and
discipline will be adopted in the management OF the
school, while vigilen attention will be paid to the
comfort health and happiness OF the pupils, emitting
no feasible efforts that contribute the well pro-
portoned development OF the INTELLECTUAL powers OF
The establishment OF such habits enter essentially
into the constitution OF every accomplished female
character.
We do not intend that any thing shall be wanting
either IN facilities or efforts to give thorough aned
ucalon in the useful branches of study as can be de-
sired. As to ornamental they will hold the promi-
hence equal to their relative merts-beng held sub
servient and auxiliary TO more important studies
PROVISION will be made for accommodation OF young
ladies' ~ good families with of the teachers
where they will be subject only to parental govern
ment What reason, affection and moral suasion
tail TO do towards securing proper application and de-
pertinent will not be attempted nv other means Ii will
be considered duty get such into the hands of par
ens and Notwithstanding Lke mmoralig0 Of sqMan-
dering time and money, education in this school,
m every point of light, is protested to be based ON
christian principle Religious instruction will be dai.
ly impaired with the Bible for our text book-embrac-
ing the broad principles OF the gospel pion secfar-
Ran bearing. We wish it understood that the pri-
mary department will occupy the first place in the at
tenon OF the Principal, il is our aim to train the
mind TO patient and independent investigation. And
this end is secured by great thoroughness in first pr-
ciples, commencing with the simplest forms Of ee-
mentary truth. .II8
Vocal Music and Linear Drawing as a system of
graphics, will be taught both science and an art
without extra charge. As the community are unac-
quainted with the Principal it is presumed that the
references given with the testimonials will be salts
factory, our dependence for paronageis MOTTO DO
placed on Circulars professions promises and preen-
sions-but simply making the Institution what it
ought to be and what the community demands. An
opportunity will be afforded for those who wish to
continue the elementary training in the preparatory
and advanced departments, during the vacation
The pupils in music will receive instruction also.
The course OF instruction will embrace Primary
and Advanced Department
Besides the Elementary branches, instruction will
be given in History, Mental and Moral Philosophy,
Rhetoric, Composition, Logic, Botany, Chemistry,
Mathematics, Ancient and Modern Languages, Mu-
nc, Vocal and Instrumental, Drawing. Special at
entlon will be given to the morals and manners of
he pupils The year will be divided into two ses-
lions of 80 weeks EACH or four quarters of IL weeks
zach.
Tuition in the Primary Department per Quar-.
er $500
preparatory. ..-...... 400
Advanced -. .....-.. 10 &
ice ording TO the advancement of the pupil Extra
harges will be made for ancient and modern Lam
,uages Music and Painting, aeN WA
The Trustees take pleasure in commenting the
chool 10 the patronage OF all the friends of Education
md trust that an institution so well calculated TO meet
he wants of rising community will be vigorous
Y supported. Mrs s., brings letters of comTnenda-
ion from Rev. N. H. Hall, of Lexington, Ky; Rev
~ "; Hill, and w H; Bulky, Of Louisville, Ky;
Sev. Mr.. Pratt, Paris, Ky; references also may Be
made to Rev. Bishop Smith, of KY; to Rev. Il. II.
Sascom, ofTransylvania University, and Others
Evansville. Sep. l6. ~ c. E. STONE, PrincipaL.t