Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24
wAsHIN TON
FEW ALE SEM Z y a ES u {.

tyE HE Seventh Session of the Washington Fe-
4 male Seminary will commence on the 18th
September next. During the past three years.
this Institution has been steadily progressing, until
1t may now be justly said TO occupy position IN
the public confidence, which renders its perma-
nent prosperity no longer a subject of doubt
The Principal, determined 10 build up School
which shall offer every facility for the education
Of Young Latiies, and give to the Institution the
character of permanence so essential TO the use
iu'ness and prosperity Of School, has already
expended about S ,0U0 Of his own means TO secure
this important end, and designs 10 spare no adj
tionai labor or expense, necessary To the comfort
or advancement of the pupils entrusted TO his
This Institution offers advantages for the edu-
cation of young ladies' seldom found united in the
southwest; among these the following:
lst It's location in the pleasant village of
Washington, so favorably known throughout this
region for its undisputed healthGulness, and char
at ter for morality and intelligence.
ID Its spacious and co1nmoGious buildings,
afford the pupils private apartments for lodging
and study, Tor recitation, music and lecture rooms
with all other conveniences required for the per-
ect organization of a Collegiate Institution.
Sd Ii is furnished with all necessary Musical
instruments, with select LibrarU-wth a large
and interesting Cabinet IF Minerals and Fossils,
and valuable Chcaaiea! ard Philosophical Ay-
pdratuS.
4th. lis pleasant and commanding situation on
one SIDE of the village, with sufficient ground adj
joining, affords the pupil opportunity fsr the
c"itiEaiion Oh flowers and offers Inducements Cor
acVe exercise and recreation in The pure, open air.
5th. lis corps of teachers possessed of long
experience IN the direction Of literary institution,
ana III the education of young ladies' secure to
the pupils an amount of obstruction and care sci.
dom 10 be met with in any Institution of the kind
ON Inc retirement and seciuson of the Semi
nary, and the strict supervision ,r its officers
should l;a, ,-,;,r,.
confidence IN respect TO the health and safety OF
their daughters and wards. A reference 20 the
many pupils who have attended can be made as
to The care exercised over their health aud CON-
fort.
AS instruction is n 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 rs fully and Systematically employed,
Every hour brings its appropriate engagements
OF devotion. exercise, study, recreation refresh
ment, rest, &c.
The government CT the Institution both as to
the family and school is 10 be understood as that
o! dufAoftfg-entrely parental and mild, bu, ie-
clded and hrm Ii is wished and sou Iht TO have
all act from sense Of duty, and 10 consider theiy
own advancement, The approval of their 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 for correct department and studous improve
ment OF time. Reports sent 10 the parents
quartery,--in which are stated the health dill
gence, improvement, social and moral department.
of each pupil, with srch other information as may
be deemed important.
As ii is the design of the Principal to rende.
the instruction thorough, and lay the foundation
OF substantial educatioR young lady is per-
mitted TO rank higher than her a:iainrnents vii
justly entiile her, 10 pass 80 anotSer depart
ment in the course. without having made suitable
proficiency n the preceding studies The plan of
instruction is thorough and extensive. and young
ladies having completed the prescribed course are
entitled by the Act Of Incorporation to receive u
Diploma, regarded the highest honor the Insti-
tuition confer
The Terms payable quarterly in advance, ars
as ioows--Session q weeks:
Tuition in Alphabetical Department, $3.50
90 III Academical do $50 %
Music--Piano Harp Guitar, each, $50 90
Latin. French, or italian, each, Sl2 90
| Drawing and Painting, Gl2 00
boarding with It's contingents of
washing, &c, $50 90
II will be understood that the year is divided
into two Sessions, the one Immediately succeeding
| the other--commencing on The third Monday Of
! 5, pember, aud closing the first week in July.
). l.. SLACK, A. NJ, Principal
| June Ia, iS5l T24s