Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
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II he Seventh. Session Of the Washington Fe-
male seminary will commence ON the 18th
september next During the past three years.
.s institution has been steadily progressing, until
u may now be justly said to occupy position in
the public confidence, which renderr its perm
ne nsnt prosperity no longer a subject Of doubt.
Line Principal, determined 10 build up School
winch shall offer every facility for the education
Q, Young Ladies, and give To the Institution the
.naracter ot permanence 40 essential 10 the use
iu'ness and prosperity Of n School, has already
expended about s. 900 of his own means TO secure
inns important end, aud designs to spare no adj
t'ohai labor or expense, necessary 10 the comfort
or advancement Of the pupils entrusted to his care
=" This Institution offers advantages for the edc-
cation Of young ladies, seldom found united in The
south west; among these. are the following:
LIST. lfs location in the pleasant village of
w ashington, so favofably known throughout this
region for its undisputed healthfuIness, and char
aster for morality and intelligence.
"a. -ifs sPoc'o3s. aid commodious buiiaings,
anosd the pupils private apartments for lodging
ana study, for recitation, music and lecture rooms
ynh all other. c6nveniences required for the per-
!ect organization of Collegiate Institution.
I'd 1t Is furnished with all necessary Musical
INSTRUMENTS, with -seiect LiJrary,--wilh a large
ana interesting Cabinet of Minerals and Fossils,
and valuable Chemical and Philosophical Ap.
iPqrNfuS ~ .'-.' N'v T.
:: 4!h. Its pleasant and commanding 81: uation on
one side Of the village, with sufficient e,ound adj.
joining, affords the pupil opportunity for the
ou..'Vat'on OF MOWERS, and offers inducements for
~ anu recreation in the pure open air.
oth. It's corps of TEAcHEas possessed of long
experience in the direction of literary institution.
anu I'D me education OF young. ladies', secure 10
tue PuplIs an amount Of Instruction and care sell
oom 10 ne met with in any institution Of the kind
coth. he retirement and seclusion of the Semi
shouid INSPIRE parents and guardians with perfect
confidence IN respect to-the health and safety of
tnelf daughters and wards. A reference 10 the
many pupils who have attended can be made as
TO the care exercised over their health and COM
fort. > =.s-,- 90.
AS instruction is not merely the object 10 bc
ga'neo' oot EDUCATION, every means will be used
10 direct the minds and engage the energies of our
pupils upon this special object For this purpose,
ineir eme is fully and systematically employed.
Every hour brings its appropriate engagements,-
o1 devotion. exercise, study, recreation, refresh
ment, rest, &c.
-lhe government Of the Institution both us 10
the family and school is TO be understood as that
OF duthorHy-entirely parental and mild, but .le-
cided and irm. Ii is wished and sought 10 have
all act from sense Of duty, and TO consider their
own advancement, the approval of their con-
sciences, The esteem Of their teachers, the affec-
ton OF their parents and friends, but above ALL the
"PP'ooauoh oi an ALI Seeing God, the best re-
ward for correct department and studious improve
ment OF time. Reports are sent 10 the parents
quarterly,--in which stated the health, dill
gence, Improvement, social and moral department
OF each pupil, with such other Information as NAV
be deemed important.
As it is the design of the Principal to render
the instruction thorough, and lay the foundation
of substantial education, no young lady rs per-
mItted to rank higher than her attainments will
justly entitle her, nor TO pass TO another depart
ment IN the course. without having made suitable
proficiency N the preceding stndies. The plan of
instruction rs thorough and extensive, and young
ladies having completed the prescribed course are
eptitIed by the Act Of Incorporation to receive a
Diploma, regarded as the highest .snor the Inst-
tuition can confer
- The Terms, payable quarterly in advance, are
as follows--Sesson 81 weeks:
Tuition in Alphabetical Department, Sl50b
.t. do in Academical do $50 %
Music--Piano, Harp or Guitar, each, $50 %
Latin. French, or Italian, each, $40 90
Draw,ng and Painting, SI2 90
Boarding with its contingents of
washing, &C., $50 90
1t will be understood that the wear is divided
INTO two Sessions, the one Immediately cceeding
the other--commencing on the third Monday Of
September, and closing the first week ia July.
3. L. SLACK, A. NJ, Principal
June ls, 1851. 1914;