The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-16
MIDWAY FEMALE ACADEMY.

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MIDWAY FEMALE ACADEMY.
TENHE next and eleventh annual session ofthis in
IL stitution will commence on the lat day OF ocr
tober, and continue without interruption until the
oath July, 1852. IL is situated 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. atording the
purest and most wholesome water; and, In respect
to 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
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 principal, and the other for the musical
and ornamental depar tments; both furnished the
most unquestionabe 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.
[Mr. Oswald Won koenig, 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 He reads and speaks with hucncy
and correctness most of the living languages partic
ularly French, German, Italian, and Spanish, all OF
which (the ancient languages included) he will
! teach. Mr.. Won hOenlg mas letters from a mum .
Der of distinguished gentlemen, Americans 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 we mention only
the following, viz: From his exceency 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 Ale1an-
der r. Mckee, Judge Allan A. Burton, Captain
James Howard Hon. Richard Apperson, all Of
Kentucky; and his exceflency the Attorney Cen
eral of the United States. j. j. Crittenden and his
excellency the Secretary of the Interior, Alexan-
der III. II. Stuart, of Washington, ID. c. There are
a good many others, sufficient to ill 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-
partmcuts as auxiliary teachers, whilst they will
continue and maintain their friendly and social in
tercourse with the pupils heretofore. or their
i requirements or accomplishments it does not be-
come TO speak. One thing, however, we
will be pardoned for saying, that it has been for
years the first wish Of hearts, and their educa-
ton the object, for which this school was estab-
lished and continued.
At a glance our patrons will sec the many and
! great advantages now offered at Midtoay; 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,
habite 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 nished 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 and high
standing OF their Academy; wherefore they take
pleasure in referring to the numerous patrons who
have sustained it from it's commencement, and to
the large number of accomplished and elegant
young ladies turned out from its walls, now bright
ornaments of society.
| The terms such merely to defray the ne
cessary and absolute expenses. For board, wash
ing, light, fuel bed, and tuition, in any all of
the English branches, 100 for the session, s IL
per month for a shorter period. For music on
piano, and use ofinstrument, IS, or 81 per month;
guitar S25, or SO per month. Latin, Greek,
French, Italian, Spanish, German, $l5 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 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.
| Respectfully,
JEFFERSON MINOR, M. d.
Mrs JEFFERSON v. F. MINOR.
| MIDWAY, Essex COUNTY, VIRGINIA,
September l., 1851.
0I5- Address the subscribers, Miller's Tavern
Post Office, Essex county, Virginia.