Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13
WASHING TON
FEMALE SEM kIN A IL \

- HE. Seventh Session or ti.e Washington Fe-
I male Seminary will cort,mehce oa The 18th
September next. During the past three years,
this Institution has been steadily progressing uhtil
it may now be justly said 70 occupy position IN
the public confidence, which renders It's perma-
| nent prosperity longer sublecs CT ooubt
The Principal, determined 10 bndd up Schooi
which shall offer every facility for the education
of Young Ladies, and give to the Institution the
character of permanence SO essenina 10 the use
lulness and prosperity OF School, has already
expended about 81 600 Of his own means TO secure
this important end, and designs 10 spare 10 adj
tional labor or expense, necessary TO the comfort
advancement Of the pupils entrusted to his care.
This Institution offers advantages for the edu-
cation of Young ladies' seldom found united in The
south west, among these are the following
lst. It's location in the pleasant village Of
Washington, SO layorably known throughout this
region for its undsputed heaithfulness, and char
az ter for morality and intelligence.
Cd. It's spacious and cossmodio7s buHdingsl
afford the pupils private apartments for lodging
and study, for recitation, music and lecture rooms:
with all other conveniences required for the per-
feet organization of Collegiate Institution.
3D.. II is furnished with all necessary Musical
Instruments, with select Li6rary,-with a large
and interesting Cabinet IF Minerals and Fossils;
and a valusble Chemical and PhiiOSOp pAical 4 p;
pardfuS
4th lis pleasant aud commanding situation oa
side of the village, with sufficient ground adj
joining, affords the pupil opportunity for the
cultivation of flowers, and offers inducements for
active exercise and recreation in the pure, open air.
5th. Its corps Of TEACHERS possessed of long
experience in the direction of literary institution,
and in the education Of young ladies, secure 10
the pupils amount of instruction and care seI-
dom 10 be met with in any institution of the kind.
9th. The retirement and seclusion Of The Semi
nary, aud the strict supervision Of its officers
md
confidence in respect to the health and safety of
their daughters and wards A reference to the
many pupils who have attended can be made, az
to tie care exegesed oycr tleir hsstk and com.
fort.
AS instruction is OF merely the object to be
gained, but EDUCATION, every means Will be used
10 direct the minds and engage the energies Of our
pupils upon this special object. For this purpose
their time is fully and systematically employed.
Every hour bring2 It's appropriate engagements,-
oil DEVOTION exercise, siudy, recreatlon, refresh;
ment, rest &c "
The government Of the Institution both as TO
the family and school is 10 be understood that
of dutho,ify-entirely parental aud mild but de-
cided and h-m 1T is wished and souSh TO have
all act from. sense Of dfy, and to consider their
own advancement, the approval of iheir con-
sciences the esteem Of their teachers, the affec-
ton of their parents and friends, but above ALL the
appreciation Of an All Seeing God, as the best re-
ward Tor corr ect department and sudiouS improve
menl Of time. Reports are senl to the parents
quarterly,--in which 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 to render
the instruction thorough and lay the foundation
of a substantial education, young lady is per!
nlitted 10 rank higher than her attuinments will
justly enihle ber, nor 10 pass to another depart
ment IN The course, without having made suitable
proficiency n the preceding studies. The plan of
instruction is thorough and ensve, 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 lnsi-
| tuSion can confer.
| The Terms, payable quarterly IN advance, are
| as iollows--Session ~ weeks:
Tuition in Alphabetical Department, Sl5 ID
do in Academical do $40 %
Music--Pano, Harp or Guitar, each, $50 90
| Latin. French. or Italian, each, Sl2 90
| Drawing and Painting, SIP 90
Boarding with It's contngents OF
! washing, &c, $50 90
1t will be understood thai the year l. divided
into two Sessions, the one Immediately succeeding
! the other--commencng on the third Monday o.
! September, and closing the first week in July.
5. l.. SLACK, "A. NJ, Principal
| June is, 1851. 2a: