The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-04
MIDWAY FEMALE ACADEMY.

THE next and eleventh annual session of this in
IL stitution will commence on the lat day OF DC
tober and continue without interruption until the
oath July, 1852. 1t 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 nnd are sur
rounded with ample and we'll shaded play grounds.
The situation is remarkably healthy, afiording the
purest and most wholesome water; and, in respect
to the aida 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 lnsti-
tuition. Two ladies, of distinguished abilities and
requirements and OF experience, have been select
ed, one principal, and the other Tor the musical
and ornamental depar tments; 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 vii! be shown TO our patrons
[aIr. Oswald Won Koenig, German gentleman
and ocholar, 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 In several
other countries. He reads and speaks with tuency
and correctness most of the living languages paric
ularly French, German, ltahany and Spanish all OF
which (the ancient languages included) he will
teach. Mr.. Won Koenig has letters from a num-
Der of disting uished gentlemen, Americana 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
of Kentucky, John l.. Helm, the Hon. Henry
Clay, the Hon. Richard French, the Hon. Chiffon
Allan, Judge George r. Mckee, Colonel Aleaan-
der r. Mckee, Judge Allan A. Burton, Captain
James Howard, Hon. Richard Apperson, all of
Kentucky; and his excellency the Attorney Gen
era of the United States, J, j. Critenden, and his
call Tho ~ Of he INIT a
der III. IL. Stuart, of Washington, ID. G. There are
O good many others, sufficient TO fill good sized
volume. Mr.. V. X. is with us, and il gives
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. Oh their
requirements accomplishments it does not be-
come us 10 speak. One thing, however, we
will be pardoncd for saying, that ii has been for
years the first wish of hearts, and their educa-
ton the object for which this school was estab-
lishcd and continued.
At glance our patrons will the many and
great advantages now 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 are real artists in the sciencc OF
Painting and Drawing--as will be seen by exam
lining the specimens.
Particular attention will be paid to the manners,
habits, and morals of the young lades at all times,
and every pains taken to insure profitable en-
poyment 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 snccess and high
standing of their Academy; wherefore they take
pleasure in referring to the numerous patrons who
have sustained II 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.
ccssary and absolute expenses For board, wash
ing light, fuel, bed, and tuition, in any or all ol
the English branches, : 20 for the session, or Sl3
per month for shorter period For music on
piano, and OF instrument, 30, or per month;
guitar S25, or SO per month. Latin, Greek,
French Italian, Spanish, German, $40 each.
Drawing, $40 Painting, $l5. Ornamental work,
SO. Books and stationery furnished ut Rich
mond 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 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, NJ. D.
Mrs JEFFERSON V. +. MINOR.
MIDWAY, Essex COUNTY, VIRGINIA,
September j. 1851.
0rJ. Address the subscribers, Millcr's Tavern
Post Office, Essex county, Virginia.
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