Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-10
Midway Female Academy.

rI,UE friends and patrons of Female Education ar
L respectfully Informed that the seventh session oil
this Institution was opened for The reception OF young
Ladies' on Monday, the iih day Of October
Il Is located the Stage road thirteen miles West oil
TappallannOck and thirty five south east OF Richmond
The buildings have been greatly enlarged, and every
ARA nj made for the convenience and comfort ri
the pupils The situation il healthy wafer pure, ana
In re- pcct 10 the aids which location can give To moral
and rerIuai 'rovem-nt unsurpassed by any other
In establishing th.s School, The subscrb-r's FIST oh
i-cl wa. the d>.re Of educating his children (av
ing six daI sh-rs,l FIR the accomplishment OF which,
v Sf ea- paHs ie aid Of his friends hr takes plea
sure in informing them that ie has secured ir services
land at ugh Ggurel Of tour iodies ieacers in his
School, all possessing qualifications of superior OF
der. Miss LYDIA II AIRY Fay, so well and favora
bly, known in Ale xandria, has been selected Primal
pal She Is lady Of long experience, having taught
fifteen years nf which te in the hest schools
and families in Virginia. Several iettefs have been vo-
andra Philadelphia and New York, recomme ndine IN
tie highest terms This eminent lady, An extract from
one. however, will be sufficient;
From private letter, written by hrs Mary l.. Ella
"ALE1ASDni., Sept IIth, ls46.
ain regard 70 Miss Fay, can assure you with con-
idence that would only he Justified by long and nti-
mate acquaintance, that think aer highly qualified rs
a teacher. particularly In the higher branches,
such Mental ANA Moral Philosophy, Botany, and
with thorough knowledge of the Grammar and of the
Ersit il Language. She has an acquaintance with The
Greek Latin French and Italian ad had ny school
last year very Interesting class in Latin. Miss Fay Is
an intelligent christian. having been long teacher in
Sunday Schools and IN attendant. ON Bible Classes"
Miss FAY will be assisted in her department by i
ynnns lady emnenlIy qualified for the duty Of Instruc
trr.S
Tie Musical and other Ornamental branches will he
urdeI The instruction OF Miss EIicTA HUMPHREY,
ale teacher the Paiapsco Ias. ;utr, Maryland which
slr voluntarily caves Ia Ia Virginia Miss Hum
phrcy's "a 4lihcaIions are Oi I high order
Extracts Of Il letter from Mrs 4. ii. Lincoln Phelps,
the distinguished Principal of the PalapSco Institute
Mi.s il
Dep ,rir.ent. Teaches the Piano and Guitar and
Singing II is with much regret hat We shall iosr her
IN, roie she - very amabl., and VIII Ne faithful IN
all h., duties. She has great sincerity and rn'linlneSs
Of character She IL near relative al President Hum
phrey, cf Anhers: College, massachusetts, and 81.
Join's College, Maryland"
hliss H. VIII also I've assisted by young Lady, nigh
~ qualified for the station.
raIticua: attention will be paid the manners, ha-
bits and of the young Ladies At all times, and
every pains taken to ensure profitable employ Of
time both IN and OFT o! schaol. Every brauch OF fl
nish.d Education both solid, Classical and Ornamen-
tai, will he taught l.rrc.
aIIs MI!DR promises on her part kind and maternal
treatment neat and comfortable rooms and good fare
The TERiiS such ~ m.reiy 10 defray the Deces-
ssfy and absolute expenses. FL" Board, Washing,
Light; FHel, Bed and Tuition In any all OF The Eng
fish branches SiI per month or SlGG per year. Tor
Music on Piano, and uso Of Instrument, 81 per month,
or $50 per year. For instruction Guitar, 50 per
ron or S2D for the yenf French, Latin and Italian
each, $40 extra. Drawing anh Painting, $40 Orna-
mental Work, SIS each, per scssinn.
Books and Stationery furnished n RICHMOND prices
In event Of sickness, every attention Will be bestowed
with particular care, and charge made for Profess
cio ai srrrices Tie subscribe. considers that The best
testimonials ard reference he offer Is the past sue
cess and high standing 81 his school. Parents and
guardians are requested 10 come and judge for them
scves and non. are required tn say day longer than
entire Subsection Is given. 4 siail advance will he
desirable. Respectfully,
JEgFERSON MINOR, ". D.
OF Address the subscriber, MilleI's Post Office,
Essr1 county, Va.
n. IL hope TO find pardon in tie kind hearts OF the
Two distinguished Ladies Mrs. E'iason and hlrs.
Pnrlpsl Tor the unceremoniOus maE.e. suve Thus
brought them before the public My APOLOGY desire
70 prove 10 my Patrons tina; Midway Scnno' is whn'
promised it should be OF the best in tho State.
Mrst respectfully,
Oct. 19-cwtlst Jan. J. MlNOk.