Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-09-21
EVANSVILLE FEMALE SEMINARY.

Mas. c. S. STONE, Principal of the Evansville
1tI Female Seminary, takes pleasure in announ-
cling to the public that the Fall Tern of this nstu
ton commenced on the inst, with corps of Tea
cheers, IN the building Water street, hitherto occu
pied By Messrs HebeFd
1t IS deemed proper to sly that we fully purpose
conducting the Institution in its tended course so
as to answer thepresent demand C those who would
enjoy the distinction and benefit OF finished educa-
ton. The order of studies have been arranged with
much care and proved to be Iudc Gus yhappy expe-
rience; in he execution of which il will undergo no
other change modification, but such the exigen
cies of the case demand.
Teachers whose ability and fidelity have been sue
cessfully eviDced will be employed by the Principal
and will devote their time exclusively to the object of
imparting a thorough knowledge o. ire studies The
most approved modern methods OF instruction and
discipline will be adopted in the management of the
school, while vigient attention win be paid TO the
comfort health and happiness of the pupils, emitting
no feasible efforts that contribute the well pro-
portioned Development of the intellectual powers of
the mind and to the promotion of such manners and
the establishment OF such habits as enter essentially
into the constitution OF every ccompshed female
character
We do not intend that any thing shall be wanting
either in facilities or efforts 10 give as Thorough ed
ucailon the useful branches OF study, can be de-
sired. As 10 ornamental they WI hold the promi-
nence equal 10 Their relative m ts--beng held sub
servient and auxiliary to important studies
Provision will be made tor accommodation o. young
ladies in good dmi es with one more o. ne teachers
where they will be subject only to parental govern
ment. What reason, affection and moral suasion
fail 10 do towards securing proper application and de-
pertinent Will not be attempted by other means. 1t will
be considered duty to get such into the hands of par
ents and Notwithstanding the immortality of SQHa1-
derRg TINS and money, education in this school,
in every point of light is protested TO be based on
christian principle. Religious instruction will be dali
ly impaired with the Bible for our text boo-embrac-
ing the broad principles of the gospel Without Secdr-
riaR bearing. We wish it understood that the phi
mary department will occupy the first place in the at
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mind to patient and independent investigation. And
this end secured by great hOroughness in first prn
ciples. commencing with the simplest forms of ele
mentary truth.
Vocal Music and Linear Drawing as system of
graphics, will be taught both science and 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, as our dependence for patronage to be
placed Circulars, professions promises and preten
sions-but simply on 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,
Preparatory 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-
sic, Vocal and Instrumental, Drawing. Special at
tention will be given to the morals and manners of
the pupils. The year will be divided into two ses-
sions of 30 weeks EACH four quarters of II weeks
each.
Tuition in the Primary Department per Quar-
ter. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $500
Preparatory. ..-....--..-.-......- 400
Advanced to 8
acc 0rding to the advancement of the pupil. Extra
charges will be made for ancient and modern Ian
guages Music and Painting,
The Trustees take pleasure in commenting the
school TO the patronage of all The friends of Education
and that institution well calculated to meet
the wants of rising community, will be vigorous
ly supported. Mrs 5. brings letters of commenda-
ton from Rev. N. II. Hall, of Lexington, Ky; Rev
w. w. Hill and w H. Bulky, of Louisville, Ky;
Bev Mr.. Pratt, Paris, Ky; references also may Be
made to Rev. Bishop Smith, of Ky; to Rev. B. II
Evansville, Sep l6. c. E. STONE, Principal.