Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-23
AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY.

, SPeouuhy Informed mat the present Prlncipa
has associated with him in lis future management
me Rev. SAMUEL MATTHEW'S, Of Abingdon, Va
and formerly President of Grecnville College
(lenn) Mr. Mathews is a Theological graduate
vi Union Seminary, and has been for several wears
successful Teacher Of a Female School. He is in
Produced 10 this community and commended TO their
confidence in advance as a scholar and as gentle
man oi well established reputation, and of industry
In his profession.
Tins arrangement has been made by advice and
consent of the Trustees that the present PRINCIPAL
may be partially relieved from his sedenia.y duties
"a measure imperlously demanded by his health
MR. MATTHEWS will give his undivided a,ten-
non to the instruction and discipline of the School
Rooms
HE ASSISTANTS of the past year will all be- re-
'ahed, should the patronage of the school justify it,
MRS MATTHEWS, who has been accustomed also
10 teach, Will render service in some OF the Orna-
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 its
claims ON public confidence and patronage.
The friends of the school will perceive in 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
the most full and thorough educa both in the solid
and ornamental branches.
While, by distributing the pupils in small num-
bers among private families and associaling them
with the family circles, it is sought TO avoid the
objection TO large Boarding establishment, spe
cla care Is also taken to guard them against too
free 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 Schoo--not 10 interfere with family arrange.
mpntS--kut A af. tion of Tho
their school duties, all hours and also subject
their social intercourse 10 safe and sautary super
vision to secure To them the most efficient in
telleciual education without scholastic pcdanry and
suitable indulgence in social intercourse without
mental dissipation.
"A Bible lesson is n uniform exercise for the Sab
bath, and regular attendance is required at church
under such notifications as the parents guar
dams may expressly request.
Many of the most respectable families have engag-
ed TO receive boaIders on the terms proposed and
there Is no difficulty in procuring the most eligible
accommodations for any number For those who
may desire their daughters 10 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
pense not exceeding SO per Session for boarding,
fuel, 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 ii. j. Craw-
ford are constituted Committee on Boarding, either
of whom may be consulted by those seeking ar
engagements for their daughters
Ii is believed the present plans and arrangements
OF this school are complete and thorough as can
well he desired 10 promote the best interest of Fee
male Education
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 18th of September.
Expenses for Session Of Fire .1fomths
Scientific and Literary course, per Scs-
sion Of FIVE months from S12 TO SIS
Latin and Greek, either or both $40
French, $40
If two or all the above languagesaro ia
ken the whole charge for them is Sl5
In no Instance, however, is charge OF
more than S25a Session made for any
selection, or all the ADORE named bran
chcs 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 $40
Lessons Guitar, if added to Piano,
$l0-if alone $50.
Drawing and Painting, $40
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES in respectable and
genleei families can be procured for from IS
per month.
PAYMENTS The bills for tuition are paya
bic 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.
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