Washington telegraph., 1851-11-19
WASHIN TON
FEE VALE SEM y "A lK Y

?. HE Seventh Session Of the Washington Es
| { male Seminary will commence ON the iath
| September next. During the past three years
this Institution has been steadily progressing, pnsi
| it may be justly said TO occupy position ds
the public confidence, which renders lis perms-
nent prosperity no longer a subject of ooubt:
| The Principal. determined TO build up Schosk
which shall offer every facility for the education
| Of Young Laies, and give to the Institution the
character Of permanence essential 10 the
Iulpess aud prosperity Of n School, has already
expended about s. QUO Of his own means 10 secure
this important end, and designs to spare no adj
tlonal labor or expense, necessary 10 the comfort
or advancement of the pupils entrusted to his care.
This Institution offers advantages for the edu-
cation Of yonng ladies', seldom found uuited in the
south vest among these are the following:
lst. Its location in the pleasant village of
Washington, so favorably known throughout this
region for its undisputed heathfulness, and char
ter for morality and Intelligence.
I'd. It's spacious and commodious buildings,
afford the pupils private apartments for lodging
and study for recitation, music and lecture rooms
with all other convenepces required for the per-
iect organization of a Collegiate Institution.
Sd. II is furnished with all necessary Musse0I
instruments, with a select Library.--wth a largo
and interesting Cabinet Of Minerals and FossiIs,
and valuable Chemical and Philosophical Ap,
pardtuS
iS PieaSdnt hnd commanding isuatIcu
one s'ue OF the village with sufficient ground ad-
joining ofords the pupil an opportunity for the
c"t'a'Vh aowers, and offers Inducements for
actve exercise and recreation in the pure open air.
"'n i's corps Of TEACHERS possessed of long
e@Pe.'enGc III the erection Of literary institution,
ana ~ ,hs education Of young ladies', secure to
,"e PuPns d" amount oil obstruction and sell
oom 10 De met with IN an! institution Of the kind
9th. The retirement and s.clusop of the S.mi-
nary, and The STREET supervisor vf its officers,
should INSPIRE parents and guardians with perfect
CONFIDENCE IN respect TO the health aud safety Of
their daughters and wards. A reference 10 the
many pupils who have attended can be made, az
TO The care exercised over their health and com.
fort.
As instruction is n OF merely the object 10 be
gained, but EnUcArIoS, every means will be used
to direct the minds aud engage the energies of our
pupils upon this special object. Fer this purpose,
their time is fully and Systematically employed,
Every hour brings its appropriate engagements,-
oil deviation. exercise, study, recreation, refresh
ment, rest, &c.
The government of the Institution both as to
the family and school is TO be understood as that
OF aufhority-entirely parental and mild but lie.
cided aud firm. 1t is wished and sou yht 10 have
all act from sense Of duty, and 10 consider their
own advancement, the approval Of their con-
sciences, the esteem Of their teachers the afiec-
ton OF their parents and friends, but above ALL the
dpprooatlon Of an All seeing G0d, as the best re.
ward for correct department aad studious improve.
ment Of time. Reports are sent TO the parents
quarterly,--in which stated the health, dill
gence, Improvement, social aud moral ieportment
of each pupil, with such other information as may
be deemed important.
As Il; is the design Of the Principal 10 render
the instruction thorough, and lay the foundation
OF substantial education, young lady Is per-
mitted TO rank higher than her at,uinments will
justly entiile her, nor TO pass to another depart
ment in the course. without having made suitable
proficiency n the preceding studies. The plan Of
Instruct ion is thorough and extensive, and young
ladies having completed the prescribed course are
entitled by the Act Of Incorporation TO receive u
Diploma, regarded as the highest honor the lnsti.
tuition confer
The Terms, payable quarterly in advance, are
as foilows--Sesson 81 weeks,
Tuition in Alphabetical Department, SIS %
do in Academicai do 500 o.
Music--Piano, Harp or Guitar each, $50 Oh
Lain. French or Italian each, Sl2 90
Drawing and Painting, Sl2 90
Boarding with its contingen,s Of -
washing, &c, $50 90
1t will be understood that the year is divided
into two Sessions, the one Immediately succeeding
the other--commencing on The third Monday Of
September, aud closing the first week In July. b
S. L. SLACK, A. NJ, Principal
June Is, 1851. [2a: