The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-10-05
THE UNION.
ME pATAPsCo INSTITUTE, near Baltimore, Nd

THE PATAPsCo INSTITUTE, near baltimore, Nd
oilers advantages for the EDUCATION eF YOUNG LAphN
seldom found united; among these, are the iohowlngi
Ist It's location in the mountainous region OF k Ridge
and overlooking the Patapco river and surrounding couh
try is emineuty heathful and combines, IN hgn uesee
the beautiful and picturesque IN scenery UNI "
minutes walk OF the depot Of The Cumberland rsifolu, ~
Eicott's Mills two hours travel by railroad rom Washing
ton city, and one from Baltimore, it is easy of access 10
travellers from all sections OF the country Omnbuses To
and from Baltimore afford convenient communication
I'd rs spacious elegant and conapodous buildings afford
private apartments for pupils Tor lodging and Study Tor re-
citation music and lecture chapel and all other
conveniences required for the perfect organization OF col
legiate institution
3D. rs offensive grounds, laid in gardens and shrub
berries amidst lawns and groves, afford the pupils an OPP
pormny for the cultivation oil owers, and oher induce
mens for active exercise and recreation IN the pure open
ar
and seldom be mel with in any msutlton OF the
kind AT the present ne fourteen professors and teachers
are engaged IN thelf seVeral deirltls o' lnl'
the greater number residing in the family and deyoung
their talents exclusively TO the benefit OF the Institute.
The Rev Mr. Clarke resident chaplain "a graduate OF
Yale College) is Professor OF Mental Philosophy and has
COMPOSITION Miss Bovine, the able and efficient vice
prime pal is assisted in The care and discipline OF the school,
under the direction of the principal by seven female teach
ers most of whom in addition to a thorough education,
have had the benefit OF long experience IN training the
young These ladies live in constant intercourse with the
pupils, who accustomed to regard them not only IN
trctors, but friends and companions The French DE.
pariment is under the direction ol an accomplished pro
lessor Mons Lewis graduate of the University OF France,
centate Groi" who resides in the Institute, and de-
them every advantage for acquiring facility in French
vcrsaton The principal Professor OF Vocal and mstru-
ROYAL Academy of Music in London nnder the celebrated
Sgnor Crivel and for time teacher AT Kew Pa lace
Drawing painting in water coors and oil, and dancing
are taught by professors and the Natural Sciences
explained and illustrated, eXperhnenaiy, IN lectures by
Professor Aiken, ofthe University OF Maryland
5th The Principal of the Institute, Mrs Lincoln Phelps,
havng passed many gears principal and vceprncpal OF
the usy -ceebated Troy Seminary founded by her sister,
apsco Institute in many respects modelled Mrs Lincoln
Phelps is well known to the public as the author OF Lnco
Philosophy &c and of sundry works the subject of ed
ucation &c; of which have been repubshed IN
of the family is the Hon. John Phelps formerly a disin-
guished lawyer and senator OF Vermont
9th The retirement and seclusion OF the Institute and the
supervision of its officers, should inspire parents and
guardians with perfect confidence in respect 10 the safety
no visits except such as are sanctioned by the direction
parents, by letters of introduction from them An expe
enccd maron has charge over the clothing, health, and
comfort of the pupils.
or accomplishments pursued Circumstances may induce
departure established terms; but, in general, lib
ditres of the principals for all that promote the
Tort happiness or improvement n OF the pupils
'visitor' 10 the Patapsco Institute, reports
The late examination has afforded still greater evidence,
II more Were needed now competent Is MIS- Iiies 10 ss'
h iin an 's'''u'''" "'''' " NUS " ''' county . -
The following is extract from the report of the Exam.
ming Committee in 1916:
The of study in the institute, presented 10 us
in the examination, embraces u comprehensive field OF
scholastic requirement and accomplishment; and the
ner in which il is pursued, well the results which
have been attained highly creditable to the teachers
and pup and give every assurance to the public that the
great interests OF education cherished and secured In
the institute, degree which is believe unsurpassed
other female institution in the country [Sgned by
the Rev H. T. Harrison, Hon. John p Kennedy and Hon.
Chancellor Johnson
Extract from the report of the examining committee in
1917:
ssThe course Of instruction in the institute embraces
wide range and undersigned convinced that every
Jealous the scholars in the branches aPperta-
ing to each.
From the highly gifted principal to the most subodi-
teacher, all seemed animated by an earnest desire,
and endowed with the requisite qualifications, 10 advance
the pupils in all that npar worth and charm to the ie-
male character.
sThe examination which has Just closed was so con.
Quoted satisfy that the of instruction is thor
ough various and ample that what is taught Is perfectly
understood and that when yonn lady has passed through
the classes at the Iatapsco INSTITUTES and been mDued with
the elevated moral principles which there seduous
nculcated she is pared adorn station in which
may be her future lot To be placed.
Sin of the high intellectual and moral culture which,
in our judgments the pupils of the Patapsco Institute
10Y, well the passed saluby of the climate, the
beauty the scenery, and the convenience OF access with
which is favored persuaded we cannot strong
ly commend it 10 the public patronage lSgned by Hon.
Chancellor J. Johnson Maryland; DR.. X A. Urquhart
Va; Jas Barrol esq, Eastern Shore, Md DR.. c. w.
Jones, ST. Mary's Co.. Md
Schools and private families may be furnished with quail
fled teachers from the normal teachers department.
the institute.
The sessions commence the first Wedno sdays of May
and November, and continue live months. Pupils re-
ceived AT PERIOD and can remain at the institute during
the spring and fall vacations, OF one month each.
Applications for admission may be addressed to the prn-
cpal, Elcou's Mills, Md. Ang 25-lawu