Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-28
EVANSVILLE FEMALE SEMINARY.

| NTRs G S. stone Principal of the Evansville
4Il Female Seminary, takes pleasure in announ-
cling to the public that the Fall Term of this nstitu
ton commenced on the 9th inst, with corps OF Tea
cheers IN the building on Water street, hitherto
pied by heaars. Heserd.
| 1t is deemed proper TO say that we fnllypurpose
conducting the Institution in It's extended course so
as TO answer the present demand OF 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 udicous by happy expe-
rence in the execution of which il will undergo no
other changeo modification, but such as the exgen-
cies OF the case demand.
Teachers whose ability and fidelity have been sue
cessfully evinced will be employed by the PRINCIPAL
and will devote their time exclusively to the object of
mparting thorough knowledge OF the studies The
most approved modern methods OF instruction and
discipline Will be adopted in the management of the
school, while viglent attention will 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 the promotion of such manners and
the establishment Of such habits as enter essentially
into the constitution of every accomplished female
character.
We do not intend that any thing shall be wanting
either in facilities efforts give thorough an ed
ucaton in the useful branches of study as can be de-
sired. As TO ornamental they will hold the promi-
nence equal TO their relative merits-being held sub
servient and auxiliary to more important studies
Provision will be made for accommodation of Young
ladies in good families with or more OF the teachers
where they will be subject only to parental govern
fail do towards securing proper application and de-
pertinent will not be attempted ny other means twill
be considered duty to get suchinto the hands par
ents and guardans-dU0ldiRg The iHlmordRf Of SqRan-
deriRg TINE and money, as 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 text book-embrac-
ing the broad principles OF the gospel without Sectar-
Ran bearing. We wish 1t understood that the pri-
mary department will occupy the first place in the at
tenton OF the Principal as il Is our aim to train the
mind to patient and independent Investigation. And
this end is secured by thoroughnes in first prn
ciples, commencing with the simplest forms OF ele-
mentaTy truth.
Vocal Music and Linear Drawing as a system of
graphics will be taught both as a science and an art
without extra charge. As the community are unac-
quainted with the Principal 1t is presumed that the
references given with the testimonials will be salts
factory as our dependence for patronage not 10 be
placed circulars professions promises and preten
sions'-but simply on making the Institution what il
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
Ancient and Modern Languages, Mu
SIC Vocal and Instrumental, Drawing. Special at
ention will be given TO the morals ard manners of
the pupils The year will be divided into two SEES
ions OF 80 weeks each or four quarters Of Ii weeks
each.
Tuition in the Primary Department per Quar-
er...-.-.. .-.......- ..-..... $500
Preparatory. .....-........-.. 400
Advanced - ........ TO
according to the advancement of the pupil Extra
charges will be made for ancient and modern Lam
yuages Music and Painting,
The Trustees take pleasure in commenting the
chOol TO the patronage of all the friends of Education
md trust that institution well calculated to meet
he wants of our rising community, will be vigorous
V supported Mrs s, brings letters of commenda-
ion from Rev. n. II. Hall, of Lexington, Ky; Rev.
". w. Hill, andW II; Bulky, of Louisville, Ky;
3ev. Mr.. Pratt, Paris, Ky; references also NAV be
made to Rev Bishop Smith, of Ky; to Rev b. H.
3ascom, of Pennsylvania University, and others.
Evansville, Sep. is. c. E. STONE, Principal.