The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-06
MIDWAY FEMALE ACADEMY.

FENHE next and eleventh annual session OF this IN
A stitution will commence on the let day OF DC
tober, and continue without interruption until the
oath July, 1882 1t is situated on the stage road,
thirteen miles weet Of Iappahannock, 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 well shaded play grounds
The situation is remarkably healthy, affording the
purest and most wholesome water; and, IN respect
to the aide which location can give to moral ana
intellectual improvement, unsurpassed by any
other; the society of the neghborhood being moral
intelligent and refined.
DIR. and Mrs. jefferson Minor take great plea
sure in informing their friends and patrons that all
necessary arrangements have been made for the
organization and improvement OF this lnstl-
tuition. Two ladies, OF distinguished abilities and
requirements and of experience, have been select.
ed, one as principal, and the other for the.rnuscai
and ornamental departments; 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
Mr.. 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. He reads and speaks with fluency
and 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 Koenig has 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 excelency 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 oil
Kentucky; and his excellency the Attorney Cen
eral of the United States, J. j. Crttenden, and his
excelIency the Secretary of the Interior, Alexan-
der ii. H. Stuart, of Washington, d. G. There are
good many others, sufficient to fill good sized
volume. Mr.. V, X. is with us, and ii 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 Oh their
requirements or accomplishments 1t does not be-
come to speak. One thing, however, we
will be pardoned for saying, that IT has been Tor
years the first wish of our hearts, and their educd-
lion the object, for which this school was estab-
| lished and continued.
AT glance our patrons will the many and
great advantages now offered at Midway; Tor all
four or the lady teachers speak and read French,
and some other of the languages, which, together
with the valuable aid of Professor Won koeng, Will
! afford advantages but seldom met with. Several
of the teachers arc real drhsts 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 education, both Solid, Classical,
and Ornamental, will be taught here The sub
scrbers 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 ts commencement and to
the large number OF accomplished and elegant
young ladies turned out from its walls, 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, $l20 for the session, or Sl3
per month for shorter period. For music on
piano, and use of instrument, 30, s per month;
guitar $25, or $3 per month Latin, Greek,
! French, Italian, Spanish, German, $50 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, NJ. d.
Mrs. JEFFERSON V. +. MINOR
MIDWAY, Essex COUNTY, VIRGINIA,
September !, 1851.
o. Address the subscribers, Miller's Tavern
Post Office, Essex county, Virginia
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