Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
WASHIN GTON
FEMALE EMlN a K n

n ~ Va "A ~ IL - II ava ~ a ~ - c
IN HE Seventh Session Of the Washington Fe-
! male Seminary will commence on the 18th
September next. During the past three years.
this Institution has been steadily progressing until
it may now be justly said to occupy position in
the public confidence, which renders its perm :
nent prosperity no longer subject Of ooubt
The Principal, determined 10 buiid up School
which shall offer every facility for the education
| OF Young Laies, and give to the Institution the
character OF pernanence essential to the use
fu'ness and prosperity Of School, has already
expended about S., 900 of his own means secure
this important end, and designs to spare adj
tonal labor or expense, necessary TO the comfort
or advancement Of the pupils entrusted 10 his
! This institution offers advantages for the edu-
cation of young ladies' seldom found united in the
southwest; among these are the following:
lst. Its location in the pleasant village of
Washington, favorabiy known throughout this
region for its undsputed healthfuluess, and char
after for morality aud intelligence.
"a. Its spacious and commOdious buildings,
AFFORD the pupils private apartments for lodging
and study, for recitation, music and lecture rooms
with all other conveniences required Tor the per.
feet organization of Collegiate Institution
Sd. Ii is furnished with all necessary Mus,cai
instruments, with select Library,--wth a large
and interesting Cabinet of Minerals and Fossils,
and valuable CAemicdi and Philosophical Ap,
paratUs
4th It's pleasant and commanding situation on
one s'de of the village, with sufficient ground adj
Jo'hihg' affords the pupil an opportunity for the
Cultivation Of flowers, aud offers Inducements for
active exercise and recreation in the aurs omen air
| 9th. Its corps of TEAcaeRs possessed of long
experience IN the direction Of n literary institution
ana IN the education Of young ladies', secure to
the pupils an amount of instruction and care sell
oom 10 De met with in any institution Of The hind
o'h me retirement and seoluson of the Semi
r. ;,so
shou'o INSPIRE parents and guardians with petfec,
oohHorhce M respect TO the health and safety Of
Their daughters and wards. A reference. 10 The
many pupils who have attended can be made as
W .he care exercised over their health and com-
fort.
AS instruction is \ OF merely the object TO be
gained, but EDUCATION, every means will be used
W oiect the minds and engage the energies of our
puP's upon tbs special object. For this purpose;
,ne'r time rs fully and Systematically emplcyeG.
livery hour brings its appropriate engagements -
o' oeVo''oh exercise, study, recreation, refresh
ment, rest, &C.
The government OF the Institution both as 10
The family and school is 10 be understood as that
OF duthoity-entirely parental and mild, but >le.
cIded and hrm. IL is wished and sou yht TO 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-
tiop OF their parents and friends but above ALL the
appreciation Of an All Seeing God, as the best re-
ward for correct department and studious improve
nent Of time. Reports sent to The parents
quartery,--in which are stated the health, dill
gence, improvement, social and moral department
OF each pupil, with such other Information as may
be deemed important.
AS IT is the design Of the Principal 10 rerder
the instruction thorough, and lay the foundation
of substantial education, no young lady is per-
mltted TO rank higher than her aliainments will
justly eniiile her, nor TO pass to another depart
ment in the course. without having made suitable
proficiency N the preceding studies. The plan of
instruction is thorough and extensive, and young
ladies having completed the prescribed course are
entitled by the Act Of Incorporation TO receive a
Diploma, regarded as the highest honor the Insti.
tuition can confer.
The Terms, payable quarterly in advance, are
as follows--Session II weeks:
Tuition in Alphabetical Department, Sl5 %
do in Academical do $50 %
Music-Pano, Harp or Guitar, each, $50 90
Latin. French, or Italian, each, Sl2 90
Drawing and Painting, Sl2 90
Boarding with its coningents Of
washing, &C., $50 90
1t will be understood that the wear is divided
into two Sessions, the one Immediately succeeding
the other--commencng the third Monday oi
September, and closing the first week in July.
s. l. SLACK, A, NJ, Principal
June ls, 1851. "a.