The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-09-11
RICHMOND FEMALE INsTITITTE
THE first session Of this Institute wi

hiIhmOND FEMALE INSTITUTE
THE first session Of this Institute will
= commence on MONDAY, ost ID, 1854, in tn,
sahse erected Tor the purpose, on 10Th street, b.
sanced sufficiently far TO warrant the rhs
III the parts OF the building designed for school pur
there be any delay in ni hins the other Of tn,
aouse, designed for bosrders, suitable accommod,
tons VII D. provided elsewhere. $, to occasion nc
nc lnvenience or extra expense to those who NAV
desire to beard in the Int tute
PROMPT ATTENDANCE.
is Of importance eterv scbol1y 10 b., oresent tn,
W" DAY rupiis viii be received at any period OF
ne session. out when they enter late, there is en-
Inconvenience TO the teacher, arising from the de
ansement OF classes and still grestsr dsadvan
age 10 the scholar from her want of acousntsnce
with the portions OF hooks already gone over.
INSTRUCTORS.
In the Quite of utttuts of this character lay
ing claim TO public confiderce &c, without having had
10 earn reputation, it proper tina
tie TTus ses should give distinct information regard
ing the teschers, into whose charge parents ars in
yited 10 commit their daughters
Rev. ASH MANLY, JR President of the Insti
tu.e, is extensively known as the Pastor for -four
wears past of the Firt Baptist Church in this city
graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary and has
had much familiarity with the operations of the
higher institutions of learning in country His
undivided energies will be given the Institute and
his attention will be directed not merely to tn .
classes which he may himself instruct but also to
the progress of every scholar in every department
MI H. r. LATHAM of Culpeper county, a Master
Of Ars Of the University of Virginia, resigned the
chair of mathematici Nc, in the Colamb College,
70 accept the Profsssorship of Ancient Languages
and Physical scien in this Institute He brings to
his new posian the experience of several years oil
previous occupation as teacher, aud the warm recon-
mendaticn OF those with whom ne has been associ
a:ed. The ample end beautiful set of apparatus
which has been procured, will lend him unusual ia
ciies for instruction. Ii is not surpassed pre-
sumo. fer practical purposes ef illustration by tbs
apparatus of any college in thu state.
Ms EMMA hoLcoMBe, OF the celebrated Institute
of MI Bacon, at La Grange, Ga and previously en-
gagged as teacher for number of years in i.ouisi
ana, will take charge of the higher English branches
Miss ELIZABETH V. NELSON of Norfolk Va, was
engaged for some time assistant of Miss Robinson,
in her well known school in that city. Fer atten.
ton will also be devosed to the English branches.
Mss JANE Z. STANARD has established reputa.
ton in this city by the school for young ladies'
der her own mansg cement, which needs COM
ment, She VII give Instruction in English studies.
Mademo lie MINA CHoLLET, s niece of Prof.
Arnold Guyot Of Harvard College, has enjoyed sue
position, both in French and American circles, as
to give her unusual advantages. She will instruct in
French and German: and, she viii reside in the
Institute, every opportunity for acquiring an aceu-
rate pronunciation snd ready of the French Ian
guegs will be afforded to the boar8ers The system
of Instruction will be practical designed to lead IT,
pupils even in the earliest stages of study, to the
language readily, and to learn French some at
as q French child wou d learn it.
M JOSS Pr fhicHAkD, well known instructor in
Modern Languages of This city, will e'e lessons in
Spanish aud ltalisn.
Mr.. JOHN DUNDERDALE, Organist of st. Paurs and
Musical Instructor in Mr. Hoge's sche, for some
years has been selected to take charge OF the Must
cal Department, AID his long residence here, and
eminent success, preclude any necessity for r. marks
He will be assisted by bis daughter, Miss EMILY
DuNDEKDALE. She has just concluded course of
musical training under the celebrated Madame Sc
gum, by whom she is highly commended compe-
tent to reflect honor both upon herself and her
tescher.
Miss sALLIE SULLY enjoys the d. served reputation
of being excellent performer and instructor the
Harp and will give Lessons on that instrument
Other musical teachers will be provided if neces-
ssry or if parents prefer any other Professors of Mu
sic residing in the city, their services be OBJ
tanned
Mrs. EMILY CRUDE formerly of Richmond and re
Gently OF the Valley Union Seminary, BotetouIt
Springs, Va will give instruction In Drawing, Paint
ing, Ornamental Needle Work, &c Her skill in
tEess branches, ana her energy as teacher, are
ply attestei.
Mrs.. GEoRGIANNA MONROE, of Winchester, Va,
has been selected katron. She has filed this i'm
portan position with great in other schools
at Winchester.
In fine the purpose expressed In the outset of this
enterprise has been stea5ily kept in view-to have
none but the very bes. teachers connected with the
lnsitu'e and no pains expense has been spared,
that seemed necessary 10 attain this object. And az
the design was to obtain the best teachers that could
be met with, from whatever quarter they might
come it sa fT trying fact that many of these
from the South
DEPARTMENTS OF INSTRUCTION.
The curse study extensive and liberal 1t is de.
signed to afford TO young ladies opportunities for me1-
TAI training coTrcspOi olng to those which
e"lpy IN cur best colleges; only such modcati, ms
being introduced the different though not less re-
sponsibs sphere which q well educated woman must
occupy, sc ans to demand
In the Preparatory Department, the usual English
studies will be pursued 1t is proposed that the more
advanced casfe. of this Department may take ths
inliiatofy steps in learning French. This will give
them great advantage when they come to the more
sc,entih study of the language.
In the Collegiate Department, which contemplates
four years course, The higher English branches
Will be prosecuted, together with the Sciences nd
Ancient or Modern Languages. To those who have
succ-ssfay completed his course-incudins at lsss
one other language. Ancient or Modern besides Etr
hah-a Diploma Will be given, at the Annual Com
mencemtnt
taught to The whole school, part of the regular
urse, ana without any extra charge. 1t is relied
ness, good order and health
Instruction will be given on the Organ Harp Pia.
no ard Guitar in Solo and Quartette Singing; and in
Drawing, Pai.t ne, ornamental Need ework &C.
BOARDEhS IN THE INSTITUTE
The young ladies who board in the Institute will
he regnr as msm bers of the family of the Presi-
dent, aud will be exp ,cted to conform to such re-
strctons and rules required by this principle
It is deemed unnecessary therefore to prescribe any
detailed code of regulations in regard to the conduct
of the boarders. They will be simply required to act
those who make the earliest application hare choice
o. rooms Though they are ell furnished slike there
may sui be some preference between them. Young
ladies Tor their parents for them) desired 20
choose their room mates, but where no lection s
made, the President will assign Them
TERMS PER SESSION OF NINE MONTHS.
tHaG payable Oct. l, 1854; the remainder March |,
1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
French '''.'''''''''''''...''''.SS 90
10 co
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies $50 No
Ancient and Modern Languages, each.,.,.,... 20 90
. a. ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Musie-fiano, with use of Instrument, $40 90
organ or arp....................... 80 90
omser :. ...:.....s................s 60 90
drawing, PAINTING, Embroidery, so to so 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Beard ttue lights, &c. inclnded) $500 90
80. ,J 20 90
~ NO extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
Stationery at their own expense In cases Of nro
trpcred sckness a aadrc.;on will r. ,..la