The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-23
nIInMAY EnnfALE ACApEMY.

TINHE next and eleventh bual session Of this in
Il stituton will commence oil the Let day OF DC
tober, and continue without interruption Until the
oath July, 1852. Il Is situated on the stage :oad,
thirteen miles west Of Tappahannock, and thirty
five southeast of Richmond. The buildings arc
ranged for the convenience and comfort Of the pu-
pills, being neat, spacious, and airy, and are
rounded with ample and we'll shaded play grounds.
The situation is remarkably healthy, affording the
purest and most Wholesome water; and, in respect
70 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 ineti-
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 unquestionahle 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.
MIR. Oswald Won koeng, German gentleman
and scholar, 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. lie reads and speaks with iuency
aud correctness most of the living languages partc
ularly French, German Italian, and Spanish all OF
which (the ancient languages included) he will
teach. Mr. Won Koeng has letters from a num-
foreigners, which prove him the gentleman and
scholar in Germany, ana the gentleman, scholar,
and successful teacher in Pennsylvania, Ken
lucky, and Virgins. Among them mention only
the following, viz From his excelIency the Cover
nor Of Kentucky, john l.. Helm, The Hon. Henry
Clay, the Hon. Richard French, the Hon. Chiffon
Allan, Judge George r. Mckee, Colonel Alexan-
der r. Mckee, Judge Allan A. Burton, Captain
James Howard, Hon Richard Apperson, all Of
Kentucky; and his eIcellency the Attorney Gen
eral Of the United States J j Crittenden, and his
excellency the Secretary OF the Interior, Aiexan-
der III. H. Stuart, Of Washington, ID. Z. There are
a good many Others sufficient to fill good -sized
volume. Mr.. V. n. 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 auxiliary teachers, whilst they will
continue and maintain their friendly and social in
tercourse with the pupils as heretofore. OF their
requirements or accomplishments 1T does not be-
come US 10 speak. One thing, however, we
will be pardoned for saying, that it has been for
years the first wish of hearts, and their educd-
tion the object, for which this school was estab-
lished and continued.
At glance our patrons will see the many aud
great advantages now offered at Midway; for all
four OF the lady teachers speak and read French,
and some other of the languages, winch, together
with the valuable aid of Proe sor Won knenig, will
afford advantages but seldom met with. Several
of the teachers real artists in the science of
Painting and Drawing-as will be seen by exam
lining the specimens.
Particular attention will be paid the manners,
habits and morals of the young ladies At all times,
and every pains taken to insure profitable EN-
ployment of time, both in and out Of school Every
branch of nihed 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 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 to
the large number of accomplished and elegant
young ladies turned out from it's walls, now bright
ornaments of society.
The terms such merely to defray the me-
cessary and absolute expenses. For board, wash
ing light, fuel, bed and tuition, any all of
the English branches, = 20 for the session, or IL
| per month for shorter period. For music on
piano, and use ofinstrument, 35, or s. per months;
| guitar 1925, or SO per month. Latin, Greek,
! French, Italian, Spanish, German, $40 each.
| Drawing, $40 Painting, SIS Ornamental work,
! $40. Books and stationery furnished at 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 are 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, M. ID.
Mrs. JEFFERSON V. F. MINOR.
Midway. Essex CoUNTY, VIRGINIA,
September |, 1851.
| 90 Address the subscribers, Miller's Tavern
| Post Office, Essex county, Virginia.
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