The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-14

TIME next and eleventh annual session ofthis in
III stftution will commence on the LIST DAY o. DC
tober, and continue without interruption until the
Gath July, 1852 Il 10 situated on the stage road,
thirteen miles west Of Tappahannock, and thlfty-
five southeast Of Richmond. Thebuildings 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 10 remarkably healthy, afiordiDg the
purest and most wholesome water; and, IN respect
TO the aids which location give 10 moral and
intellectual improvement, unsurpassed by any
other the society Of the neighboThood 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 lnsti-
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 unquestionable testimonials OF qualifications
and of moral and religious character Letters from
professors and other distinguished persons nave
been received. and will be shown 10 our patrons
MIR. Oswald Won Koenig, German gentleman
and scholar, has been employed to teach ibo
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
uarly French, German, Italian, and Spanish, all OF
which (the 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 ana
scholar in Germany, and the gentleman, scholar,
and successful teacher in Pennsyvan:a, Ken
lucky, and Virginia. Among them we mention, only
the following, viz From his excelency the Sover-
nor of Kentucky, John l. Helm, the Hon. lsehry
Clay, the Hon. Richard French, the Hon. Chiitofs
Allan, Judge George II. Mckee, Colonel AlexaDS
der X. Mckee, Judge Allan A. Burton, Captain
James Howard, Hon. Richard Apperson, all OF
Kentucky; and his excellency the Attorney Cen
eral of the United States J, j. Critenden, and his
excellency the Secretary of the Interior, Alexan-
der ii. Ill. Stuart, of Washington, ID. c. There are
a good many others, sufficient to fill good sized
volume. Mr.. v. X. is with us, and il gives
us pleasure TO add our testimonials OF his worth
and merit.
The Misses Minor will aid in the various de-
partments auxiliary teachers, whilst they VIII
continue and maintain their friendly and social in
tcrcourse with the pupils heretofore, OF their
requirements or accomplishments 1t does not Dc
come US to speak. One thing, however, We
will be pardoned for saying, that II has been Ior
years the frat 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 ana
great advantages now offered at Midday; Tor all
four OF the lady teachers speak and read french,
and some other of the languages, which, togethor
with the valuable aid of Professor Won koenig, wiit
afford advantages but seldom met with. SeveraI
of the teachers are real artists in the science of
Painting and Drawing--as will be seen by exam
lning the specimens.
Particular attention will be paid 10 the manners,
habits, and morals of the young ladies at all times,
and every pains taken TO insure a profitable en-
ploymcnt OF time, both in and out OF school Every
branch OF tYiished educati0n both Sod 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 il from its commencement, and to-
the large number of accomplished and elegant
young ladies turned out from its walls now bright
ornaments OF society,
The terms arc 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 ) 10
per month for shorter period. For music ON
piano, and use instrument, 49, or 9 per month";
guitar 1926, or SO per month. Latin, Greek,
French, Italian, Spanish, German, $l5 each.
Drawing, $40. Painting, $l5 Ornamental work,
So 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
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 /, 1851
tEy- Address tho Subscribers, Miiler's Tavern
Post Office, Essex county, Virginia.