Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-23
Midway Female Academy,


respectfully informed that the seventh session Of
this Institution opened for the reception Of young
Ladies, on Monday, the 4h day of October.
Ia located tine Stage road, Thirteen miles West OF
Tappahannock and thirty five South east Of Richmond.
The buildings have been greatly enlarged, and every
arrangement made for the convenience and comfort Of
the pupis The situation is healthy water pure and
in respect 10 the aids which location can give 10 moral
and intellectual improvement unsurpassed by any other
In establishing this School, the subscribers first OBJ
ect was the desire OF educating his own Children hav-
ing ak daughters,l for the accomplishment of which,
the best energies of his mind aud body Will be de-
voted. Wishing the aid Of his friends, he takes plea
in informing them that he has secured the services,
taaI CT hgh Ggp-e of four ladies teachers in his
School, all possessing qualifications Of superior or
der. Miss LYDIA MARY FAY, so well and favora-
bly, known in Alexandria, has been selected PriHe
pal. She is Indy OF long experience having taught
for fifteen years Of which time In the best schools
and families In Virginia. Several letters have been vo-
UNFAIRLY sent the from his friends In Alex
andrla, Pbladelphia and New York, recommending In
the highest terms this eminent lady An extract from
one, however, will be sufiicent
From private letter, written By Mrs Mary L. Ella
son,
"ALyrASparA, Sept. 18th, 1876.
''In regard to Miss Fay, assure you with
qdence that would only be justified by long and int-
mate acquaintance, ihui think her highly qualified rs
TEACHER, particularly in some Of the higher branches
sueli rs Mental and Moral Philosophy, Botany, and
with thorough knowledge of the Grammar and OF the
Greek, Latin, French and Italian, and had in my school
last year very interesting class In Latin. Miss Fay Is
IL
Sunday Schools and an attendant on Bible Glasses"
Hiss FAY will be assisted in her department By
young lady eminenty qualified for the duty OF lnsruc
trees.
under tho instruction of biss ELICTA HUMPHREY,
lae teacher In tho Paiapsco Institute, Maryland which
she voluntarily leaves to como to Virginia. Mss Hum
phrey's qualifications are Of high order
Extracts of letter from Mrs. A. H. Lincoln Phelps,
tho distinguished Principal of the Paapsco Institutes
"Mlss Humphrey Is well qualified Tor the Dlusical
nAns nm h. ptnnD ondC ttfa n
Singing. II Is with much regret that shah lose her
6se roie,; she Is very aminbie, and will be faithful In
a her duties She has great sincerity and rnihfulness
Of character. She Ia near relative Of President Hum
phrey, Of Anherst College, Massachusetts, aud st.
Johns College, Maryland''
Miss II. will also be assisted by young Lady, Nigh
ly qualified for the station.
Particular attention will be paid to the manners ma,
bits and morals Of the young Ladies Mt all Times aud
every pains taken TO ensure profitable employment oil
time both In and out of school, Every branch Of f.
nished Education, both solid, Classical and ornamen-
tai, will he taught here.
Mrs MINOR promises on her part kind and maternal
treatment. and comfortable rooms, and good fare
The TERMS are such as merely &c defray the neces-
sary and absolute expenses. For Board, Wasnine'
Light, Fuel Bed and Tuition, In any all OF The Eng
Iish Branches sil per month. or SlO0 per year. For
Music Piano, and use Of Instrument, 81 per month,
or $50 pc. For FIsns On nnd
each. $40 extra. Drawing and Painting, $40. Orna-
mental Work, IS each, per session.
Books and Stationery furnished al Richmond prices:
In event of Sickness every attention will be bestowed
with particular care and charge made for Proies-
so, al services The subscriber considers that The best
testimonials and reference he offer is The past sue
cess and high standing OF his school. Parents and
guardians requested to come and judge for them
selves and none ara required stay longer than
entire satisfaction is given. small advance viii be
desirable. Respectfully.
JEFFERSON MINOR, M. D.
" Address tho subscriber, AT Mier's Post Office,
ESSEX county, Va.
Mr. hope to end pardon In the kind hearts Of The
two distinguished Ladies mrs. Eliason and Mrs.
Pheps) for the uneeremonlous manner have thus
brought them before the public. My apology 10 desire
TO prove 10 my Patrons that Midway School is what
promised il should be Of the best in the State.
Most respectfully,
Oct. lo-cwtlstJan, J. MINOR.