The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-11


FHNHE next and eleventh annual session ofthis in
Il sttution will commence on the 1st day Of Oc-
ooer, ana continue without interruption until the
24th July, 1902. IL ID situated on the stage road,
thirteen miles west Of Tappahannock, and thirty
hve southeast OF Richmond. The buildings are ar
ranged Tor the convenience and comfort Of the pu-
pls, being neat, spacious, and airy and are sur
rounded with ample and well shaded play grounds
Inc situation 10 remarkably healthy, afording the
Purest ana most Wholesome water; and, in respect
70 the aius "ncn location can give to moral and
intellectual Improvement, Unsurpassed by any
other; the society of the neighborhood heinz 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 oil 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.
lMr. Oswald Won Koeng, German gentleman
and a 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 fiuency
and correctness most Of the living languages partic
uarly French, German, Italian, and Spanish all Of
which 1.-THE ancient languages ncluded) 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 men ton 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
eral OF the United States, J. j. Critenden, and his
excellency the Secretary of the Interior, Alexan-
der IL. II. Stuart OF Washington, d. G. There care
a good many others, sufficient to fill good sized
volume. Mr.. " 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 az heretofore. OF their
requirements or accomplishments it does not be-
come us 10 speak One thing, however, we
will be pardoned for saying, that it has been for
years the first wish OF our 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 at Mid,ody; 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 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 profitable
ployment of time, both in and out of school. Every
branch of nt he'd education both Solid, Classical,
and Ornamental, will be taught here The sub
scrlbers consider that the best testimonials and
reference they offer 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 and to
the large number of accomplished and elegant
young ladies turned out from it's walls, now bright
ornaments of society.
The terms such 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 Sl3
per month for a shorter period. For music on
piano, and use. ofinstrument, 49, or 81 per month;
guitar S25, or So per month. Latin, Greek,
French Italian, Spanish, German, $l5 each.
Drawing, $40 Painting, $l5 Ornamen tai work,
$40. Books and stationery furnished at Rich
mond 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
No unnecessary money will be advanced or &C
counts permitted to be raised by the pupils, with
out express permission.
Respectfully,
JEFFERSON MINOR, M. ID.
Mrs. JEFFERSON v. F. MINOR.
MIDWAY, Essex COUNTY, VIRaINA,
September /, 1851.
(U- Address the subscribers, Miller's Tavern
Post Office, Essex county, Virginia.