The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-07
MIDWAY FEMALE ACADEMY.


FTNHE next and eleventh annual session ofthis in
Il stitution will commence on the Ist day of Oc-
tober, and continue without interruption until the
oath July, 1902. 1t is situated on the stage road,
thirteen miles west of Tappahannock, and thirty
five southeast of Richmond. The buildings 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, affording the
purest and most wholesome water; and, in respect
to the aids which location give TO moral and
intellectual improvement, unsurpassed by any
other; the society of the neighborhood being mora
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 as principal and the other for the musical
and ornamental departments; both furnished the
most unquestionabe testimonials of qualifications
and of moral and religious character Letters from
professors and other distinguished persons have
been received, and will be shown to our patrons.
Mr.. Oswald Won Koenig, German gentleman
and scholar, has been employed to teach the
Languages and Mathematics in all their various
branches. Mr.. Won Koenig has spent five years in
France, and has travelled and resided in several
other countries He reads and speaks with huency
and correctness most of the living languages partic
ularly French German, Italian, and Spanish all of
which (he ancient languages included) he will
teach Mr.. Won Koenig has letters from num-
Der of distinguished gentlemen, Americans and
foreigners which prove him the gentleman and
scholar in Germany, and the gentleman, scholar,
and successful teacher in Pennsylvania, Ken
lucky, and Virginia Among them 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 r. Mckee, Colonel Alexan-
der r.. Mckee, Judge Allan A. Burton, Captain
James Howard, Hon. Richard Apperson, all of
Kentucky and his exceency the Attorney Cen
eral of the United States, ]. j. Crttenden and his
exceency the Secretary of the Interior, Alexan-
der II. II. Stuart, Of Washington, d. c. There are
good many others, sufficient to fill good sized
volume. Mr.. V. X. ia with US, and it gives
us pleasure to add our 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 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-
lion the object, for which this school was estab-
lished and continued.
At glance our patrons will see the many and
great advantages now offered ut 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. Several
OF the teachers are 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 tines
and every pains taken to insure 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 beet Testimonials and |
reference they OTTER is the past and high
standing of their Academy; wherefore they take |
pleasure in referring to the numerous patrons who
have sustained it from its commencement AMI To |
the large number of accomplished and elegant
young ladies turned out from its walls now bripht
OF society.
The terms arc such ~ ncreiy to defray the ne
ccssary and absolute expenses. For board wash
ing, light, fuel bed, and tuition in any or ali of
the English branches S 100 for the session. or I3
per month for shorter period. For music ON
piano, and use ofinstrument, 5 49, or s per month;
guitar S25, or So per month. Latin, Greek,
French, Italian, Spanish. German, Sl5 each
Drawing, ) 10. Painting, Sl5. Ornamental work |
) ~, Rocks and stationery furnished at Rich |
lnond retail prices. In event of sickness, every
attention will be bestowed with particular care |
and no charge made for professional services |
Parents and guardians are requested to come and |
Judge TOR themselves; and none arc required 70 |
stay day longer than entire satisfaction is given.
No unnecessary 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. +. MINOR.
MIDWAY, Essex COUNTY, VIRGINIA,
September |, 1851.
AlS, Address the subscribers, Miller's Tavern
Post Office, Essex county, Virginia.