Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-30
AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY.

'lNliE friends and patrons Of this School are re-
spectiulIy informed that the present Principal
mas asS"cated with him in lis future management,
The Rev. SAMUEL MATTHEW'S, of Abingdon, Va,
and formerly President of Greenvie College,
(ienn) Mr.. Mathews is Theological graduate
vi Union SEMINARY, and has been for several years
successful Teacher Of Female School. He is in
iroduced to this community and commended TO their
confluence In advance as scholar and as gentle
man Of well established reputation, and of industry
in his profession.
Inns arrangement has been made by advice and
consent OF the Trustees, that the present Principal
may be partially relieved from his sedena.y duties
"a measure linperousy demanded by his health.
MR.. MATTHEWS will give his undivided atteu-
Ton to the instruction and discipline of the School
Rooms.
HE ASSISTANTS Of the past year will all be re-
aincd, should the patronage of the school justify it,
MRS MATTHEWS, who has been accustomed also
10 teach, VIII render service in some Of the Orna-
mental Branches.
NO essential change is contemplated in the con-
duct oil the school, except to add efficiency the
entire system heretofore pursued and advance its
claims ON public confidence and patronage
Tho friends OF the school will perceive i'm these
arrangements, large provision for the liberal and
efficient education of their daughters which can be
sustained and carried out only by prompt and full
patronage. No efforts will be omitted to furnish
and ornamental branches.
While, by distributing the pupils in small num-
bers among private families and associaiing them
WIN The family circles, it is sought To avoid the
| objection TO large Boarding establishment, spe-
cal care is also taken to guard them against loo
Tree and Irresponsible intercourse with mixed So
cety. BY regulation, sanctioned by the Board
OF Trustees, cooperation is required between the
heads of the Boarding families and the PRINCIPAL of
the School-not 10 interfere with family arrange
ments-but TO secure the attention of the pupils TO
their school duties, at all hours aud also to subject
Their social intercourse 10 safe and sauary super
VISION ito secure to them the most efficient in
tellecual education without scholastic pedantfy and
suitable indulgence in social intercourse without
mental dissipation.
A Bible lesson is a uniform exercise for the Sab
bath, and regular attendance is required at church
under such notifications the parents or guar
dams may expressly request
Many ofthe most respectable families have enpar-
ed 10 receive boarders on the terms proposed, and
'here is no difficulty In procuring the most eligible
accommodations for any number. For those who
may desire their daughters TO be constantly with
their Teachers, arrangements may be made To place
them In family with some one or more of the
Teachers and under her constant charge, at an ex-
pense not exceeding $40 per Session for boarding
iuel lights, washing and tuition in the full literary
and scientific course, excepting only the ornament
al Branches
The Principal Of the School. The Pastor of the
Presbyterian Church, A. S. Hall and III. j. Craw-
ford are constituted Committee on Boarding, either
OF whom may be consulted by those seeking ar
engagements for their daughters -
IL is believed the present plans and arrangements
or this school are as complete and thorough as can
well be desired 10 promote the best interest of Fe-
male Educaton .-.. ~
Parents and guardians are reminded that great
benefits accrue TO the pupil by prompt attendance
at the beginning of The Session, commencing on
Monday the 4th of September.
Enpenses for Session of Fisc Months.
Scientific and Literary course, per SEES
sion OF five months from SI2 TO S15
Latin and Greek, either or both $40
French, $40
lf two or all the above languaccsare ia
ken the whole charge for them is SIS
F., In no instance, however, is charGe of
! more than S25 Session made for any
selection, or all The aLorc named b,u,1
ches together.
Incidentals for Rents, so cents.
The pupil is liable 10 no other charge
except in the Music Department.
For Lessons on Piano Forte and in vo-
cal music, with use of Piano 500
Lessons on Guitar, if added to Piano,
| SlO-if alone $50
Drawing and Painting, $40
| notwithstanding in respectable and
gentee families be procured for from IS 10 sic
| per month
IA YMENTS.--The bills for tuition arc pava
BILE IN advance. As, however, this is not enforced
they are required to be paid at the close of The
Session, or settled by bond, bearing interest from
the commencement of the Session
r. w. BAILEY.
August &c. IS4S-tf