The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-20

Fuel is afforded to the students at cost A sum
equal to the probable cost is advanced by each stu
dent; If more lie consumed il is charged TO him-if
lcss, the balanceis refunded
Board is furnished with the families of the Pro-
/ fcssors at two dollars per week.
Washing, at the usual rates. ..
All dues are payable in advance. The tuition is
remit;ed, on application, to all students designed
| for the Ministry.
The tuition fee for Modern Languages will be
eight dollars per session, to be paid to the In
structor in advance.
For students pho do not TO pyosecet the ,oAole
Cous, required for degree, more limited range
Of studies furnishsd, adapted 10 The sphere and
course qfiYe of each individuai, so far such
bereasonaJiy anticipated.
The estudes of this Course are arranged under the
following departments, to wit.
lat. A MATHEMATIoAL LDsPARTmENT-Tn W vhich ,
beginning with Arithmetic and Algebra, the stu
dent Wilt carried seriafi,n, through all thehighcr
branches of the Mathematics, ending in their ap-
plication to Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, sc.
I'd. Az ESsliss Observation-Disclosures in
struction in 0rthography, Reading, Elocuton,
siton, Rhetoric, Logic, Intellectual Philosophy
Moral Philosophy Political q rammnr, Story on tho
Constitution, Philosophy, 0rnithoiogy, Natural
Theology, Elements Oi Criticism, and Evidences Of
Christianity.
3D.. A MERCANTILE DEPARTneSr-I which will
be impaired an acquaintance with all that is ne
cossary to quality youth for the immediate duties
of the counting house; including,
|, Psnmanship- By an original aud popular
system of this art, which invariably produces
bold, finished hand, peculiarly adapted TO the pur-
poses of the accountant and business man.
2. MISUNDERSTANDING numerous abbrovi-
atcd methods of computing Interest, Discount,
Equation of Payments, &c, and other Mercantile
calculationsfoundcd on per ccntage; together with
all such operations as arc requisite for thorough
knowledge the business Of the counting room.
B. Book ksepfng-Sinelo and Double Entry, by
the most approved methods. complete course Of
instruction in this branch will be furnished de-
signed TO at the student to take charge of any set
| of account books.
lth. An AoplCULTuRhL observation-disclosures
ing a selection from the English and Mathematical
courses and also, Surveying, Botsuy Mineralo-
gy, Geology, Chemistry, and Agricultural Chem
istry; tho last by yexperimentallec
turcs.
9th. A CivIL ESGtNEsR DErAHrnsST-In which
arc taught Arithmetic, (Inental and written } Al
zebra, (ncntal and written,) Geometry TriRo-
nometry, Surveying, (with the use o instruments
in the ficd,) Practical Engineering Architecture,
Perspective, Drsoghting and Topography
9th. A TKscHsas' 'DsPAaTaxsr.-The course OF
study willconsist of judicieus selection Of sub
jecs from the other departments, inc udng All the
| branches pursued in our common schools Prao-
tcnl Lectures will also be given School Teach
ing, both as a scienco and an art
Pupils will not only thus receive tho fullest in
| struction relative To the best and most popular
| methods of teaching, but they will also have op-
portunitios of esemplifying them, by hearing reci
tations the lower depa of the Institution
| 7th A DrrApTMxST or MopsRs LANGUAGES
| In which students who wish to take a thorough
course can have an opportunity of dong so; Will,
others, whose object may be TO acquire sufficient
knowledgcto translate with facility, and to pro