Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20
WASHING TON
EErH ALE p H. Va ~ n as

- lie Seventh Session Of the Washington te-
| I male Seminary will commence on The 10Th
| September next During the past three years,
this Institution has been steadily progressing, uhti'
| it may now be Justly said to occupy position IN
| the public confidence, which renders lis perma-
nent prosperity no longer subject OF oouot.
| The Principal, determined 10 build up School
which shall offer every facility for the education
of Young La,ies, and give to the Institution the
character of peru1anence so essential 10 the USE
fulness and prosperity OF School, has already
expended about s 900 of his means TO secure
this important end, and designs to spare no adj
tional labor or expense, necessary to the comfort
advance Of the pupils entrusted to his care.
This Institution offers advantages for the edu-
cation of young ladies, seldom found united in the
southwest; among these are the following:
Isl. Its location in the pleasant village OF
Washington, SO lavorably known througho this
region for lis undsputed healthlulness, and char
at ter for morality and intelligence.
Cd. It's spacious and commodious buildings,
afford the pupils private apartments for lodging
and study, for rectation music and lecture rooms,
with all other convenences required for the per-
feet organization of Collegiate Institution.
| Sd. Ii is furnished with all necessary Musical
Instruments, with select ksi6gary.--wth large
and interesting Catinst # Minerals gnd Fossils,
and valuable Chemical and Philosophical ApA
paratus.
| 4th Its pleasant tnd compauding situation
one side of the village, with sufficient ground adj
coming, affords the pupil opportunity for the
cnlt'7aian OF flowers, and offers inducements for
active exercise and recreation in the pure open air.
5tlI lis corps Of TEACHERS possessed Of long
experience in the direction of a literary institution,
and in the education Of young ladies, secure 10
the pupils all amount of instruction and care sell
dom TO be met with iu any nstiiu,ion Of the kind.
9TH The retirement end seclusion of the Semi
nary, and the strict supervision Of its officers,
should inspire parents and guardians with perfect
confidence IN respect 10 the health and safety OF
their daughters and wards. reference to the
many pupils who have attended can be made, as
to the care exercised over their health and COM
fort.
AS instruction is ct merely the object 10 be
gained, but EDUCATION, every means will be ussd
TO direct the minds and engage the energies Of our
pupils upon this special object. For this purpose,
their time is fully and Systematically employed,
Every hour brings its appropriate engagements,-
Of devotion. exercise, study, recreation, yelresh-
ment, rest, &c.
The government Of the Institution both as to
the family and school is 10 be understood as that
OF dufhority-entirely parental and mild, but le-
cded and firm. 1t is wished and sou yht TO have
all act from of duty and to consider their
own advancement, the approval Of their con-
sciences, the esteem OF their teachers, the afec-
liep Of their parents and friends, ku; above ALL the
appreciation of an All Seeing Sod, as The best re-
ward for ect department and studious mprovc-
ment of time. Reports sent TO the parents
quarterly,--in which stated the health, diii-
gence, improvement, social and moral department
of EACH pupil, with such other information as may
be deemsd important.
AS ii is the design of the Principal to rendcy
the instruction thorough, and lay the foundation
of a substantial edacaiian, no young lady is per-
milted TO rank higher than hes ai,ainments will
justly entitle her, 10 pass TO another depart
| ment in the course, without having made suitable
proficiency N the preceding studies The plan of
instruct ion is thorough and extensive, and young
ladies having completed the prescribed course are
entitled by the Act OF Incorporation 10 receive
Diploma, regarded the highest honor the Insti-
| tuition can confer
The Terms, payable quarterly in advance. are
as iolows--Sesson 81 weeks
Tuition in Alphabetical Department, SIS %
do in Academical do $50 %
Music Piano, Harp or Guitar, each, $50 01
Latin. French, or Italian, each, $40 90
Drawing aud Painting. SI2 90
Boarding with its contingents of
washing, &c, $50 90
1t will be understood that the year is divided
into two Sessions, the one Immediately succeeding
the o.her--commencing the third Monday oc
September, aud closing the first week in JUL.
s. l.. SLACK, \. a., Principal
June Is. 1851. f2I: