Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-06
AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY;

'HE friends and patrons of this School are re-
spec!iuiiy informed that the present PRINCIPAL
has associated with him i'm its future m,n,o.u.r,
the Rev. SAMUEL MATTHEWS, of Abing,Ien ".
and formerly President of GreenviIle CoIlege'
CIenn) MIR. Mathews is Theological oradnsts
Of Union Seminary, and has been for several ve,Y.
successful Teacher of Female School. He is in
PRODUCED TO this community and recommended to their
confidence in advance as a scholar and as gentle
Oh well established reputation, and of industry
In his profession
This arrangement has been made by advice and
consent Of the Trustees, that the present PrncipaI
may DO partially relieved from his sedenta.v dues
"a measure imperiOusIy demanded by his health
MIR. MATTHEW'S will give his undivided atten-
ton to the instruction and discipline of the School
Rooms. ''''
IHE ASSISTANTS of the past year will all be re-
tained should the patronage Of the school justify it.
Mrs. MATTHEW'S, who has been accustomed also
to teach. will render service in some of the Orn,-
mental Branches.
No essential change is contemplated in the CON-
duct OF the school, except to add efficiency to the
entire system heretofore pursued and advance ito
claims ON public confidence and patronage
The friends of the school will perceive in these
arrangements, large provision for the liberal and
ellicent education of their daughters, which canbe
sustained and carried out only by promnt and FIJI
the most full and thorough education both in the solid
and ornamental branches
Whlle, by distributing the pupils in small num-
bers among private families and associa,inp them
with the family circles, it is sought to avoid the
objection to large Boarding establishment, spe.
cial care is also taken to guard them against io,
free and irresponsible intercourse with mixed On.
cieay. By regulation, sanctioned by the Board
or trustees, cooperation is required between the
heads OF The Boarding families and the PRINCIPAL of
the ochoo-not to interfere with family arrange
men'S-out to secure the attention of the pupils IN
.ne schooi duties, at all hours and also TO subject
iner social intercourse TO safe and salutary sinner
VISION 10 secure to them the most efficient in
'eiiectual education without scholastic pedantrv and
suitable indulgence in social intercourse w;hom,
mental dissipation ''u'
DiOo lesson is uniform exercise for the Sab
oath, and regular attendance is required at church
under such notifications the parents or quar-
dams may expressly request.
Many OF the most respectable families have enpap
ca 10 receive boarders on the terms proposed. and
there is no difficulty in procuring the most eIg;blo
accommodations for any number. For those who
may desire their daughters TO be constantly with
lheif eachers, arrangements may be made TO place
them in family with some one OF more Of The
teachers and under her constant CHARGE. at an eY
pense not exceeding $40 per Session for bo,rdin~
iue, lights, washing and tuition in the full literary
al Branches "A'''"'
1he Principal of the School, the Pastor of tbe
Presbyterian Church, A. S. Hall and Fl. ]. 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
OF inns school are as complete and thorough as can
well be desired to promote the best interest of Fe-
male Education
Parents and guardians are reminded that GREAT
Dement'S accrue to the pupil by prompt attendance
at the beginning of the Session, commencinp ON
Monday the 4th of September.
Expenses for Session of Fire Months.
Scientific and Literary course, per SEES
sion of five months from $40 ~ <1s
Latin and Greek, either or both SIO Wv
French, %i0
II two or all the above languages are ia
ken the whole charge for them is SIS
In no instance, however, is charge Of
more than $25a Session made for aDy
selection, or all the ADORE named BRAN
ches together.
lncldentals for Rents, SO cents.
The pupil is liable to no other charge
except In the Music Department.
For Lessons on Piano Forte and in W.
cal music, with use of Piano toO
Lessons on Guitar, if added to Piano.
$lO-if alone 500
Drawing and Painting eIO
MISUNDERSTANDING in respecrabIe and
genleel families can be procured for from So to $40
per month.
PAYMENTS.-Theb bills for tuition are 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.
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