The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-24
MIDWAY FEMALE ACADEMY.

rg,HE next and eleven tn annual session ofthis in
Il stitution will commence on the let day OF DC
tober, and continue without interruption until the
oath July, 1852. II 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, urd arc sur
rounded with ample and we'll shaded play grounds.
The situation is remarkably healthy. af1ording 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 Instl-
tuition. Two ladies, of distinguished abilities and
requirements and of experience, have been select,
ed principal, and the other for the mus cal
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 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 hive years in
France, and has travelled and resided in several
other countries. He reads and speaks with fluency
and correctness most of the living languages partc-
uarly French, German, Italian, and Spanish, all OF
which Che ancient languages included) he Will
teach. Mr.. Won Koeng has letters from mum.
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 we mention only
the following. viz: From his exccllency the Cover
nor of Kentucky, John l.. Heinz the Hon Henry
Clay, the Hon. Richard French, the Hon. Chiffon
Allan, Judge George X. Mckee, Colonel Aicxan-
der r. Mckee, Judge Allan A. Burton, Captain
James Howard, Hon. Richard Apperson, all of
Kentucky; and his excellency the Attorney Gen
cra of the United States. j. j. Crittenden, and his
excecncy the Secretary of the Interior, Alcxan-
der H. IL. Stuart, of Washington, D. e. There arc
good many others, sufficient to fill good sized
volume. MIR. V. X. is now 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 viii
continue and maintain their friendly and social in
tercourse with the pupils heretofore. OF their
requirements Accomplishments it does not be-
come US 10 speak. One thing, however we
will be pardoned for saying, that 1t has been Tor
years the fret wish Of hearts, and their educd
lion the object for which this school was cstab-
lshed and continued.
Alta glance our patrons will sec the many and
great advantages offered at Midway; Tor 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 Drnwing-as will be ecen by exam
ming the specimens.
Particular attention will be paid to the manners,
haDlts, ana morals OF inc young laules AT
and every pains taken to insure profitable en-
ployment of time, both in and out Of school Every
branch of finished eduedfion both Solid Classical,
and Ornamental, will be taught here. The sub
scribers consider that the best Testimonials and
reference they ofer 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 &c
the large number OF accomplished and elegant
young ladies turned out from its walls, now bright
ornaments Of society.
The terms arc such as merely to defray the ne
cessary and absolute cxpenses For board, wash
ing light, fuel, bed, and tuition, any all Of
the English branches, 1920 for the session, or Sl3
per month for shorter period For music on
piano, and use OF instrument, 30, iper month;
guitar $25, or 81 per month. Latin, Greek,
French, Italian, Spanish, German, SIS each.
Drawing, SO Painting, $l5. Ornamental work,
$40. Books and stationery furnished at Rich
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 are required to
stay day longer than entire satisfaction Ii given
Nounnccessary money will be advanced, or &c
counts permitted to be raiscd by the pupils, with
ont express permission.
Respectfully,
JEFFERSON MINOR, M. ID.
Mrs JEFFERSON V. F. MINOR
Midway, Essex COUNTY, VIRGINIA,
September , 1851.
Ms. Address the subscribers, Miller's Tavern
Post Office, Essex county, Virginia.
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