The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-19

TNHE next and eleventh annual session fths in
IL stItuiion will commence on the LIST day OF DC
tobrT, and continue without interruption until th'
oath July, 1852 II ID 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, and are sur
rounded with ample and we'll shaded play grounds
The situation is remarkably healthy, aifording the
purest and most Wholesome water; and in respect
10 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 Insti
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 Department.; 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 will be shown to our patrons
INF. Oswald Won koenig, German gentleman
and scholar, has been employed TO teach the
Language 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 fluency
and correctness most of the living langua partic
uarly French, German, Italian, and Spanish all OF
which (the ancient languages included) he will
teach. Mr.. Won Koenig has letters from num-
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 we mention only
the following, viz: From his excellency the Cover
nor OF Kentucky, John l.. Helm, the Hon. Henry
Clay, the Hon. Richard French, the Hon. Chiffon
Allan, Judge George X. Mckee, Colonel Alexau-
der r. Mckee, Judge Allan A. Burton, Captain
James Howard, Hon. Richard Apperson, all of
Kentucky; and his excellency the Attorney Gen
eral of the United States, j. J. Crienden, and bis
excellency the Secretary of the Interior, Alexan-
der II. III. Stuart, of Washington, d. G.. There are
good many others, sufficient to fill good sized
volume. Mr.. V. X. 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 as auxiliary teachers, whilst they will
continue and maintain their friendly and social in
tercourse with the pupils as heretofore. OF their
requirements or accomplishments it 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 our hearts, and their educa-
tion the object, for which this school estab-
lished and continued
At glance our patrons will see the many and
great advantages now offered at DIid,cay; for 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 real artists in the science 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 ladies at all times,
and every pains taken TO insure profitable en-
ployment OF time, both in and out Of school Every
branch of finished educafi0n both Solid, Classical
and Ornamental, will be taught here The sub
scribers consider that the best testimonials and
reference they offer is the past 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 its walls, now bright
ornaments of society.
The terms arc such as merely to defray the ne
ces5ary and absolute expenses. For board, wash
ing, light, fuel, bed, and tuiton in any all of
the English branches, 100 for the session, 10
per month for shorter period. For music on
piano, and use of instrument, 8 80, s per month";
guitar S25, or $3 per month. Latin, Greek,
French, Italian, Spanish German, $l5 each
Drawing, = 10. Painting, s l5. 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 requested to come and
judge for themselves; and none 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.
JEFFERSON MINOR, M. d.
Mrs. JEFFERSON V. F. MINOR.
MIDWAY, Essex County, VIRGINIA,
September /, 1851.
0U- Address the subscribers, Micr's Tavern
Post Office, Essex county, Virginia.