The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-06-05
POUGHKEEPsIE FEMALE ACADEMY,


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THE Academy Is built of brick OF ample Dimensions to
accommodate fifty boarders, aud arranged expressly for
female boarding school, situated in OF the favor
able locations in the village, being central yet retired plea
sini and healihful
PRINCIPALS;
| Jacob G. TooLer. A. NJ.
Latin, Greek, Aafhmaiics History and Analysts f ne
MRS. cARoIiNE s ". STiiooKER,
| Mental and aiorat Philosophy, Composition
1 TEACHERS: ~
MISS CATHERINE VAN vALKENnuReH,
Criticism Psychology Natural Philosophy, Rhetoric, Nor
VIC Tsi G Iga1 con H@pW1Ss
ply Aneiea and hodsia History 6p%y cs"pqsi,oH
ADoLPH AwENc, Music q he Piane AID d,a
FRANCISCO rsss;A ALvAp % HFs,,as @.siss
German, Spanish, y hHian II. =, BRIGGS, NJ D., Z
The course Of studies is divided into the four following
iatrodustorg Department Nature and power Of Letters
matte, Fundamental Rules Of Thompson's Arithmetic,
Browns English Grammar, Mi!chel,s Modern Geography
I with The use Of Globes and Outline Maps
Junior Department Analytic and synthetic Arithmetic
English Grammar continued, History and Analysis otthe
graphy Taylors Ancient and Modern History, Cutters
Physioophy, Hazen's Technology Arnolds Elements Of
s o o. English nIs ans"asf n.,c
h 30 Algebra Diapsrs Chemistry 9mssds Ssia
oric, Lchroeks Geology, Wilson'S Civil Polity Alexan
ders Evidences Of Christianity Narshs Ecclesiastical His
tory ornelt's Nepos Amod's Lain Composition Virgl's
Senior Department whatey's Logic, Wayland's Moral
Science upiams Mental Philosophy, Paeys Natural The
Geometry, Thompson's Irgonometry Olmsted's Asrono
my, Wayands Political Economy, Clcaveands English
Literature Beesens Classic Antiquities vhgils Enead
General Information. Students in the Middle and Sen
Tor Departments are required 10 anayze and ransp0se
ltcI portions If Yones Night Thoughts and Millions Para
dlsn i.oh Exercises IN Reading, Spelling Penmansllip
and Mental Arithmetic continued throughout the whole
conrse, This Institution Is furnished with philosophical
and u, chemical nparals and wellsree,ed library
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diplomas will be given TO such pass satisfactory
amna,on in the regnlar course Of study
Music. of the Modern Languages may II desired
take ne place OF Lain ~ the regular course though the
sndy OF that language Is earnestly recommendeo such
desire TO become accomplished English scholars.
Written Essays are required each fortnight aud compo
sS Is also Taught IN connection with other sdies BY
| Wednesday Afternoon is devoted 10 Composition Ever
eise and general review and Is earnestly desired that
the friends aud patrons of The institution viii be present MS
often possible at these examinations.
Familiar Lectures will be given by the Principal and
others on Chemistry. Natural Philosophy, History, Phye
cal Geography, aud Evidences Of Christianity Text Books
and all Stationary furnished at the Book prices,
| Arrangements for Bodrders.-Those who are studying
French will be expected in that language al the
The members Of the family have large private
/ Library also 10 the leading journals of the day.
Pupils expected TO spend two hours besides the re-
guar hours OF school, in study.
No visiting is allowed on the Sabbath and all arc expec
ed to attend Church and the Bible Glass Of the institution
Arrangements will be made for the pupils 10 attend wor
ship II such Church as may be directed parent
Exercise in the open mir, and frequent bathing are con.
sidered indispensable for health Ample provision for both
| is made IN the family arrangements.
Every article OF dress shonld be marked in full and
| bered =.
Each puplto be provided with ovsrshoss umbrella, and
walking shoes and 10 furnish her napkins and towels
The Course Of Study is designed thorough and sys
lemac lending 10 render the pupils clear thinkers and
branches Every effort Is made te improve the manners
to cultivate The social affections and Envelope the moral
the minds Of The pnpilseach reporting daily her own
violation ifany Of The rules Pupils not continually
watched, but sncey guarded for the detection Of
Of conduct Examinations at the close Of each term
Quarterly report ofhe standing Of each pupil in con.
w no 0s Of s
mencng respectively on the first Wednesdays in May and
in proportion to the lime Of their conneson Win the insi
tuition Ri 50 important that they should be present al
don viii BE- made for absence dbng he frs, or las a ue
Boardera can 4 desired remain al the Academy dur
ing vacations and be instructed in the English branches
| al charge Of 81 90 per week, Ell.
Of the advantages of Poughkeepse piece residence
10 unnecessary 10 speak It's lar es Of communication
with all paris Of The country lis beautiful scenery; It's
health,l location; The numerous lectures and concerts
which all may attend It's refined and literary society It's
enerprising and wealthy population are known TO all
TERMS. Per term.
For Boarlers including tuition in English stndies
board, fuel, liphI and furnished rooms $40 90
For Day Pupils, 10 years and upwards, " on
French, spanish Italian, German, each, u 90
lain and Greek, each sl2 per term, when taken
alone, putin connection with other studies, -. 6 20
Drawing, l2 30
Painting, fwaler eoors) 10 90
:" (ol 20 %
Music on the Piano, with nse OF instrument, s6 %
Music on The Guitar. 20 90
Vocal Music, ~ ... q %
| Plain. Washing, fly cents per dozen.
No reduction will be made absence except in case OF
protrarted sickness. Tulion and Board ore payable IN
ADVANCES for each half term.
Applications for admission shall be made al the earliest
| opportunity
TruteeRs.
RoBT FOREST, President JOHN BARNES, r..
II. ID. vARlCk, Secretary. HENRY SWIFT CT
A.tG. STORM Treasurer GEO NACELI tom.
]. u. FORBUSt 7. w. TAILMADGE
ISAAC ROOSEVELT, G. r. ADRlANCE
AN MANN JAMESH ALLEN.
P0Ughkeepsie, February,
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