The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-15
MIDWAY FEMALE ACADEMY.

FENHE next and eleventh annual session OF this in
Il stitution will commence on the LIST day Of Oc-
tober, and continue without interruption until the
oath July, 1852. IL is situated the stage road
thirteen miles wet of Tappahannock, aud thirty
five southeast of Richmond The buildings 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 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 tako great plea
sure in informing their frends and patrons that all
necessary arrangements have been made for the
new organization and improvement of this Insti
tuition. Two ladies, of distin guished abilities and
requirements and OF experience, have been select
ed, one MS principal and the other Tor the musical
and ornamental departments; 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 10 our patrons
MIR. Oswald Won Koenig, q 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 Ia several
other countries. He rends and speaks with fiuency
and correctness most OF the living ngua ges partic-
ularly French, German, Italian and Spanish, all of
which Che 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 excellency the Attorney Gen.
eral Of the United States. j. j. Critenden, and his
der II. Ii. Stuart, of Washington. d. c. There are
good many others, sufficient to fill good -sized
volume. Mr.. V. X. is now with us, and it gives
Va 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 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-
lion the object, for which this school was estab-
Iished and continued.
At glance patrons will see the many and
great advantages now offered at 1IdoGy; 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 auenton VIII DC PAID 10 the manners,
habits, and morals of the young ladies at all tmes
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 and hgh
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
ornaments OF society.
The terms euch as mereiy 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, $3.50 for the session, or Sl3
per month for shorter period. For music on
piano, and use OF instrument, 35, or 8 per month";
guitar $25, or SO per month. Latin, Greek
French, Italian, Spanish, German, $l5 each.
Drawing, $40. Painting, BIS. Ornamental work,
$40. Books and stationery furnished at Rich
mond retail prices. In event of sickness, every
attention will be bestowed with particular care,
and 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, VIRGINIA,
September 1, 1851.
o. Address the subscribers, Miller's Tavern
Post Office, Essex county, Virginia.
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