Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-10-19

fJNlE friends and patrons Of Female Educa lon are
i respectfully informed that the seventh session Of
this Institution was opened, for The reception Of young
Ladirs, on Monday, the dh day OF October.
r.e ~ ,s ,osa,ea on = nd me ,s stngr d TSae ao lhi I ses, m NJ r.; wrs. %'
The buildings have been greatly enlarged, and every
arrangement made for the convenience and comfort a,
the pupils. The situation i healthy, water pure, and,
In respect 10 the aids which iocdiioa can give 10 moral
aud intellectual improvement, unsurpassed BY any
other.
In establishing this School, the subscribers inst OBJ
ject was the desire OF educating his own children, (hav-
ing six daughters,) for ths accomplishment OF which.
the best energies OF his mind and body wal ever he de-
vo:ed. Wishing the aid of his friends, he takes plea
sure IN informing them that he has secured The services.
land al a high .fsurs.l Of fur ladies' As teachers in his
school, all possessing qualifications of n superior or-
der. Miss LYDIA MARY FAY, 50 well and favora-
bly, known in Alexandria, has been selected ~ Pr;nei.
pal. She is 4 lady Of long experience. having taught
for fifteen years. seven OF which time in the hest &c hoods
ana families in Virginia. Several letters have been va.
UNFAIRLY sent TO the subscriber from his frien ds in Alex.
andria, Philadelphia and New York, recommending in
the highest terms This eminent lady. Al extract from
one, however, will he sufficient:
From 4 private letter, written by Mrs. Mary T.. Ella
SON:
"ALSrtNpni,, Sept ll,h, I64i.
GA regard to Miss FAY, ] can assure ,ou with \ con.
fdence thar would only he justified by a long and int
mate acquaintance, that think her highly qualified as
a teacher, particularly in some of the higher branches,
such as Mental and Moral Philosophy, Botany, and
wlth a thorough knowledge ofihe Grammar and &C The
English. Language She has an Acquaintance with the
Greek, Latin, French and Italian and had In nv school
last year a very interesting class In Lltin. Miss Fay IL
an intelligent christian. having been long n tcncber in
Sunday Schools and an attendant on Bible Classes.n
Miss FAY will be assisted in her deDar,mep; NV ,
young lady eMinentiy qualified for The duty If InstrIc
tres.
un mes II, MHui ihatra anf aih ~ ii.. ELTGrh IiuNPnsEy.
late teacher in The %Patap;cn Institute, ~a:aryland. which
she voluntarily leaves 10 ONE 70 Virginia. Miss Hum.
phrey's qualifications are of ! high order
me sn si.,in s, Gs = lrpst ,,Ii i ron n Mr.; =: H. nj limb in.;, pn:'cs
Miss Humphrey Is well qualified Tor thu Musical
Department. Teaches on The Piano and Guitar and
Singing. IL IL with much regret that we shall lose her
fne ooict; she Is very am.ahir, and will he faithful in
all her duties. She has great sincerity and lrn.hluln-ss
of charactef. She is g near relative of Prrs:!sa, Hum
plrey, Of Amherst College, Massachusetts,, and 81.
Johns College, Maryland"
Miss II. will also be assisted by a young Lady, high.
~ qualified for the station.
Particular attention will be paid To the manners, ha-
bits and morals OF the young Ladies' AT all times, and
every pains taken to ensure n profitable employment of
time, both In and out Of school. Every branch OF a IL
nishod Education, both solid, Classical and Ornamen-
tai, will he taught here.
Mrs. MINOR Promises on her part kind and maternal
treatment. peat and comfortable rooms, and good fare.
The TERMS arc such as m'reiy 10 driray the neces-
slry and absolute expenses. For Board, Washing,
Light. Fuel, BED and Tuition, in any or MI Of the Eng
iish Branches Sll per month, or 500 per year. For
Music on Piano, and use Of instrument, 81 PR month,
or $50 per year. For instruction on Guitar, 81 per
month, or $40 for the year. French, Latin aud Italian,
each. SO extra. Drawing and Painting, $40. Orna.
mental Work. s. each, per session.
BOOKS ana stationery FURNISHED 1T flcHNOnu prices
In event of sickness, every attention will be bestowed
with particular care, and no change made for Profess
siora al services. The subscriber considers that the best
testimonials and reference he can offer is The past sue
cess and high standing Of his school. Parents and
guardians are requested Ia come and judge .nr them.
selves; and none are required to slay n day Longer than
entire satisfaction Is given. A small advance will lie
'''a ~JfEFFERssoN MINOR, NJ. n.
Hr Address the subscriber, II Miller's Post Office,
Essex county, Va.
n. B-I hope 10 find pardon in the kind hearts OF the
two distinguished Ladies Mrs. Elinsnn and Mrs
Pielps) for the unceremnninns manner have thus
hrougl them before the public. My apology la desire
to prove TO my Patrons that Midway School il iohat |
promised il should he, one ofthe brs, in The State.
Mos, respectfully,
Oct. 1?-cwtlstJan. J. MINOR.
JAMES RIVER AND KANAWHA
COMPANY.
THE Thirteenth Annual .iee,ins Of The Stockholders
L Of the James River and Ranrwha Company will
be held NJ the Capitol, in the City of Richmond. with
permission Of the proper authority. on Monday, ne 29d
OF November. by order of the President and Directors.
&. G~ERBERDING, Secretary.
Richmond, 18th October, ls47.
FORM or PROXY.
Know ALL MES ~ THESE rREsENTs, That we, the
subscribers, being Stockholders in The James River
and Kanawha Company, do hereby constitute and ap-
point - - our true and lawful attorney and
proxy, to rt prasent each Of US in all The general meet
hrs of the Stockholders uf said Compan,, held within
ak II onths from and after the date thereof, when We
are not personally pfesen. or represented by some other
proxy, with full power and authority, IL sich general
meetings, 10 give such vol- or votes. and 10 d" such
other act or acts, rs rarh Of ns conld give or do, as a
| member Of The said meetings, if we were personally
present; and we do hereby ratify and confirm whaiec,r
vote OF votes. net or acts, oar said attorney may lawful
~ give or do for us IN pursuance Of the authority here
by conferred upon him.
Witness our hands aud seals this - day Of,
one thousand, eight hundred and -
Teste. -. SHAL.1