The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-17

,I,nE rATApsco IssTrrurE, near n.,.,ner., Ma.,

J. offers advantages for the EDUCATION
seldom found united; among these, are the olowing'
lt Its location. in the mountainous region OF Elk Ridge,
and overlooking the Patapco river and surrounding
try is eminenty heahful and combines, in high degree,
minues' walk OF the depot of the Cumberland railroad
Eicots Mills, two hours travel by railroad from ashin
travellers from ali sections OF the country. Omnbuses to
and from Baltimore afford convenient communication
I'd Its spacious elegant and commodious buildings afford
private apartm nts for pupils tor lodging and study Tor
required for the perfect organization OF col
egiate institution.
portuny for the cultivation of flowers and offer induce
ens for active exercise and recreation in the pure open
4h Its large establishment professors, teachers, and
and seldom be met with in any institution of the
kind AT the tme fourteen professors and teachers
the greater number residing in the family and devoting
their tale nts exclusively to the benefit of the Institute
The Rev. Mr. Clarke resident chaplain Ia graduate OF
Yale Colege) is Professor Of Mental Philosophy and has
charge OF the graduating class in the department. OF English
principal assisted in the and Of the school,
under the direction of the principal by seven female teach
have had the benefit of long experience in training the
young These ladies live in constant intercourse with the
sractos but as friends and companions The French De-
partmen is under the direction Of accomplished pro
lessor Mons Lewis graduate Of the University of France,
lcetiat droit, who resides in the Institute, and de-
votes himself to the Improvement of his
them every advantage for acquiring facility in French
vcrsaon The principal Professor Of Vocal and lnstrti
Mus sad nady AZ ep of s
Sgnor Cryel and for time teacher at Kew Paac
is assisted by ladies emneny qualified as music teachers
Drawing, painting in water coors and oil, and dancing
taught by professors and the Natural Sciences
A nRa bs Of BY
9th The Principal of the Institute, Mrs Lincoln Phelps,
QG
the justly Troy Seminary, founded by her sister,
s n ana ns ns pah Mrs.
Phelps is well known to the public as the author of Lincos
Philosophy &c. and Of sandy works on the subject Of ed
ncaton &c; some Of which have been repnblished in
Of the family is the Hon. John Phelps formerly dsn-
guished lawyer and senator of Vermont
strict supervision Of its officers should inspire and
guardians with perfect conft in respect to the safety
their daughters and wards permitted to receive
no visits except such 'nned by the direction Of
parents or by letters of int from them. An expo
rienced matron has charg clothing, health and
comfort OF the pupils. e
The entire erpenses per oard and education
vary from $500 TO $500 riding TO the studies
or accomplishments pnrs, istances may induce
a departure from established ut, in general, lib
eral patronage is required tos 10 unsparing expcn-
ditures of the principals for all promote the com
tort bs RgS ey son s pnp officially
''vsitor' to the Patapsco Institute, reports
'The late examination has afforded still greater evidence
ifmore needed how competent is Mrs Phelps to sus
kind"
The following is from the report of the Exam
lining Committee in 1886:
''The Of study in the institute presented
in the examination, embraces comprehensive field O
scholastic requirement and accomplishment; and the
ner in which it is pursued as well as the results which
and pupils and give every the public that the
great interests Of education cherished and secured
the institute degree which believe
in any other institution county" [Signed b,
the Rev. H. T. Harrison, Hon. John F. Kennedy, and Hon
Chancellor Johnson.]
Extract from the report of the examining committee il
lSH:
''The of instruction in institute embraces
wide range and the undersigned convinced that every
department is filed by teachers eminently qualified,
Jealous instruct the scholars in the branches apperain
ing to each
From the highy-gted principal to the subordi
nate teacher all seemed animated by an earnest desire
and endowed with the requisite qualifications, to advance
the pupils in all that impar worth and charm to the fe
male character
Quoted satisfy that the OF instruction is thor
ough various and ample that what is taught perfectly
understood and that when young lady has pissed through
the classes the Patapsco Institutes and been imbue VIII
the elevated moral principles which there sedulouy
nculcated she prepared adorn any station in which
may be her future lot 10 be placed.
in Judgment, the pupils of the Paapsco Institute
joy well the unsurpassed salubry OF the climate tn,
beauty OF the scenery and the convenience OF access will
which it is favored we persuaded we cannot 100 strong
ly commend it to the public patronage lSigned by Hon
Chancellor J. Johnson Maryland; Dr. 4 A. urqnhart
Va; Jas =, Harro, esq Ma Eastern Shore ND " y
Schools and private families may be furnished with quail
fled from the normal teachers department
the institute. ~
The sessions commence on the first Wednesdays of MAY
and November, and continue five months. Pupils are re
ceived any PERIOD and remain the institute during
the spring and fall vacations, Of one month each
Applications for admission may be addressed to the prln
cpal. Elcon's Mills Md. Aug 26-lawif
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