The republic., 1851-09-12
Sept l2tf
MIDwAY FEMALE ACADEMY.

YpNHE next and eleventh annual session of this in
Il stitution will commence on the lst day OF Oc-
tober and continue without interruption until the
oath July, 1852. 1t is situated on the stage road,
thirteen miles west of Tappahannock, and thirty
five southeast of Richmond. The bull iings are ar
ranged for the convenience and comfort of the pu-
pills, being neat, spacious, and airy, and are sur
rounded with ample and well shaded play grounds
The situation is remarkably healthy, atfording the
purest and most wholesome water; and, in respect
to the aids which location can give to moral and
intellectual improvement, unsurpassed by any
other; the society of the neighborhood being moral,
intelligent and refined.
Dr.. and Mrs. Jefferson Minor take great plea
sure in informing their friends and patrons that all
necessary arrangements have been made for the
new organization and improvement of this Insti.
tuition. Two ladies, of distinguished abilities and
requirements and of experience. have been select
ed, one principal, and the other for the musical
and ornamental depar tments both furnished the
most unquestionable Testimonials of qualifications
and of moral and religious character. Letters from
professors and other distinguished persons have
been received, and will be shown to patrons
TMr. Oswald Won Koenig, German gentleman
and scholar, has been employed to teach the
Languages and Mathematics in all their various
branches. MIR. Won Koenig has spent five years in
France, and has travelled and resided in several
other countries. He reads and speaks with t1uency
and correctness most of the living languages ,partc
ulsrly French, German, Italian, and Spanish all OF
which Cthe ancient languages included) he will
teach. Mr.. Won Koenig has letters from mum
Der OF distinguished Americans anu
foreigners, which prove him the gentleman and
scholar in Germany, and the gentleman, scholar,
and successful teacher in Pennsylvania, Ken
tucky and Virginia. Among them we mention only
the following, viz: From his excellency the Cover
nor of kentucky, John L. Helm, the Hon. Henry
Clay, the Hon. Richard French, the Hon. Chiffon
Allan, Judge George X. Mckee, Colonel Alexan
der r. Mckee, Judge Allan A. Burton, Captain
James Howard, Hon. Richard Apperson, all of
Kentucky; and his exceency the Attorney Gen
era of the United States, j. j. Crittenden and his
excellency the Secretary of the Interior, Alexan-
der II. II. Stuart, of Washington, d. c. There are
o good many oshers, sufficient TO fill ~ good sized
volume Mr.. v. X. is now with US. and it gives
US pleasure to add testimonials Of his worth
and merit.
The Misses Minor will aid in the various de-
partments as auxiliary teachers whilst they will
continue and maintain their friendly and social in
tercourse with the pupils as heretofore OF their
requirements or accomplishments it does not be-
come us TO speak. One thing, however, we
will be pardoned for saying, that it has been for
years the first wish of hearts, and their educa
iion the object, for which this school estab
lished and continued.
At glance our patrons will see the many and
great advantages now offered at Midday; for all
four OF the lady teachers speak and read French,
and some other of the languages, which, together
with the valuable aid of Professor Won koenig, will
afford advantages but seldom met with. Severa!
of the teachers real artists in the science OF
Painting and Drawing-as will be seen by exam
lining the specimens.
Particular attention will be paid to the manners,
habits, and morals Of the young ladies at all times,
and every pains taken to insure a profitable en-
ployment of time both in and out of school. Every
branch of finished education, both Solid, Classical,
and Ornamental, will be taught here. The sub
scribers consider that the best testimonials and
reference they offer is the past success and high
standing of their Academy; wherefore they take
pleasure in referring to the numerous patrons who
have sustained it from its commencement and to
the large number of accomplished and elegant
young ladies turned out from it's walls, now bright
ornaments OF society.
The terms arc such as merely to defray the ne
cessary and absolute expenses. For board wash.
ing, light, fuel bed, and tuition, in any or all OF
the English branches. s 100 for the session, or lS
per month for shorter period. For music on
piano, and use of instrument, s 80, $4 per month
guitar $25, or So per month Latin, Greek,
French, Italian, Spanish, German, Sl5 each
Drawing, s 10. Painting, s l5. Ornamental work,
so. Books and stationery furnished at Rlch-
nond retail prices. In event of sickness, every
attention will be bestowed with particular care,
and no charge made for professional services.
Parents and guardians requested to come and
Judge for themselves; and none required to
stay day longer than entire satisfaction is given.
Nounnecessary money will be advanced, or &C.
counts permitted to be raised by the pupils, with
out express permission.
Respectfully,
JEFFERSON MINOR, M. D.
Mrs JEFFERSON V. F. MINOR.
Midway, ESSEX County, VIRGINIA,
September /, 1851.
or Address the Subscribers, Miier's Tavern