The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-15
FEMALE ACADEMY.

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CANNON
THE Academy is built of brick of ample dmensions to
accommodate fifty boaders, aud arranged expressly for
female boarding school, situated in one OF The most favor
able locations in the village, being central yet retired plea
SAINT and healthul:
~ PRINCIPALS:
Jacob G. Tooker. A. M.
Latin, Creek Ifathmaties, History and Anossis Of nc
MRS. CAROLINE ". TOOKER,
Mental aud Mora Philosophy. Composition
TEACHERS:
MISS CATHERINE VAN vALKENBuRdh,
Criticism Phusoogy Natural Philosophy Rhfforc, Nor
mai Chart, Composition.
MISS JULIA 5. HOPKINS
Penno,auship Astronomy, ancient and Moden Geogra
ply, Aneienf and Modern History; Bo,any G1"Es:ion
ApoLrH AwESe, m4. aS g lss i;.s: ed GU.
Francisco ALvAR, in Oils ard atsr eo0rs
The course of studies is divided the bur following
introductory Department Nature and po,set Of LsterA
Spelling, Reading, penmsnshp, Golburn's Msrlal Ar'h
,rows English Grammar, MiicheIIs Modern Biography
with the use of Globes and Outline Maps
Enss d' drammar Continued History and Analysis 9th.
English Language Woods Botany, Wiilards Ancient Geo
fapy payo nszsns T.ehnoopy Ao Of
Latin, McEllegots Manuel of Of English language
aas s;s %
raj Philosophy. Smellie Natural History, Nswmsns Khe
S Evidences Of sH'Hsy Mars Ills
tory. ornelus Nepos Arnois Latin Compssaon' SrsP'
Senior Department -wha.ely's Logic, wsylsnds Moral
Science, uphams Mental Philosophy, Paeys Natural The
ology, Buffers Analogy kame's Cr'tcis1n ,feenales
my, Waylanis Political Economy. Cleavclnd,s English
Literature, Bejeseus Classic Antiquities v1iPs Encad'
Generai iafo, nation Students in the Middle and SEN
s rsprs s hoEs anS
disc Lost Exercises in Reading, Spelling, Senmanshp,
course This Institution is furnished with philosophical
aud chemical apparatus, and a welselecied L!lveU,
win as sse sI
Diplomas will be given 10 such as pass saetsnctory en
animation in the regular course Of study.
Music. Of the Modern Languages may, II desired
take the place Of Latin in the regular course !ho.Ss the
study Of that language Is earnestly s"ch ~
Written Essays required each fortnight and somPo,
sition is also taught in connection win other 9ldcs
writing abstracts. and analysar The young Ladies sustain
wednesday Aieruoon is devoted to Composition EIer
cses. aud general review aud is earnestly desKed h
the patrons Of the institution will be present as
often possible at these examinations
Familiar Lectures will be given by the Principal and
others Chemistry Natural Philosophy, History, rMs.
cal Geography, and Evidences OF Christianity Text Books
and all Stationary furnished at the Book store prices
Arrangements for BoGrderx.-Those who studying
French will be expected To converse in that language 81 s
table, aud other hours specified for that purpose
members OF the family have accessto large private
Library, also to the leading Journals Of the day.
Pupils expected TO spend two hours, besides the re-
gular hours OF school, in study
No visiting is allowed the Sabbath and all are expect,
ed attend Church and the Bible Class Of the Institution
Arrangements will be made for the pupils TO attend wor
ship in such Church may be directed by their parent OF
guardian.
sidered indispensable for health Ample provision for both
is made in the family arrangements
Every article OF dress should be marked full and num-
bered.
walking shoes aud furnish her napkins aud towels
The Course Of Study designed I" be thorough and sys
pTOmiUenCy 10 The Solo
branches Every effort is made II improve the nan'es
cultivate the social affections and develcpe the moral
feelings. conscientious regard right is cherished in
the minds Of the pupils one reporting daily her ~Mn
watched but sufficiently guarded for the detection errors
Of conduct Examinations at the close OF each term
will Be ss%i paus guardian
The year isdivded into terms Of = weeks eacn com
Nosems.r Pupils are admitted at any time and charged
In proportion TO the time Of their connection with the ins
the conme mcement and close Of sessions that deduc
ton win be made for absence dbrinr the FIRST or last
ing vacations. and be instructed in the English branohe"
at charge Of % 90 per week.
or the advantages Of piece ofresdenc
it is unnecessary speak Its facilities Of communication
with all parts Of the country its beautiful scenery US
which all may attend its refined and literary society It's
enterprisug and wealthy population are known TO ALL
m - ,,,,,n TERMS EN- 5 r,r,,., .,,, Per tern"
board, fuel, light aud furnished rooms, $40 on
For Day Pupils. 10 years and upwards u "
French, Spanish Hsilsh, eerman' eSch',
Latin and Greek, each al2 per term, When taken
alone but in connection with other studies W
Drawing. TX "
% mil 20 %
N,,.;c IN, he Piano with nae of instrument rs 90
Mr.,c ~, ms Guitar =. 20 on
Vocal Music, $W
Plain Washing, 6fy cents per dozen.
No reduction will be made for absence, except in case Of
protraoted sickness Tuition and Board payable IN
ADVANCE for each half term.
Applications for admission shall be made at the earliest
opportunity
Truteess.
RoBT FOREST, President. JOHN BARNES r.
H. d. vARICK, Secretary. HENRY SWIFT. 7 Com
A. q. STORM. Treasurer. GEO. NAGEIL. WV"
j. h. FORBUS, r. w. TALLMADGE,
ISAAC ROOSEVELT, C. p. ADRIANCE.
A. NJ MANN. JAMESH ALLEN.
Pouchkecpsie, February,
REFERENCES AND PATRONS.
HON wJtJIAN x SEWARD, Aubarn, y, Y.
HON JAMES EMOTT, Poughkeepsie, do