The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-03

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RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE !
HsHE first session Of this Institute win
i eommsncs % MONDAY, Ost- q, 1854 In TIE
sdiee erected for the purposs. on 10Th sfseet BE-
v.sssd sslsis..iy Is 9 ~sras abs aasarssc: thss
poses. .iII b rs.dy ssi0r: tha. Aas. Ard. e; .d
soas Win y provided ssswhsrs to oee.sios NO
e board e re
PROMPT ATTENDANCE.
Hn Of fmgoytan<e TO sserS scholar % be psesesf ne
rst day. Pupils will be received Ut any period Of
inconysnienee 20 the teacher, ssising from the do
Isneeusnf OF el.ssea cd still greater di.advan-
i e hs sss ca sa ss..
INsxAUcTORs.
In the outset Of fnstitute Of thischsrseter lay
ing claim to pablie eonfder &c. without having had
sks 9sassss should rive sssinet inor@stioS gard
irg the tsaehe. into whose charge parents are in
e s2sH nssI1 Of the 1u.
sssss p..s Of the Tl.t sspsiss Church il this city
graduate Of Prineston Theological SEMINARY. md has
had much familiarity with the operations Of the
undivided energies viii be given to the Institute and
his attention win be directed mot merely to the
classes which he maJ himsslf ins.rust but also to
the progress Of every scholar. in every department
Of instruction from the highest to the lowest
Mr.. R. r. LATHAM. of Culpeper county, . Master
chsr Of Mathematics, &c. in the CoIunb. n College,
to accept the Profsssorship of Ancient Languages
and Physical sciencesin this Institute He brings to
his new position the experience OF several years Of
previous occupation a. teacher. and the recon-
mendation OF those with whom he has been associ-
ased. The ample and beautiful set of apparatus
which has been procured will lend him unnsual f.
cilites for instruction 1t II not surpassed, pre-
sumo for practical purposes # illustration by the
apparatus o ANY college la the State.
Mrs. EMMA HoLcoMBE, of the celebrated institute
of Mr. Bacon, at La Grange. Ga. and previously en-.
ana will take charge Of the higher En- sh branches
Miss ELIZABETH v. NELSON of Norfolk, Va was
engaged for come time s..ist.nt Of Mis, Robinson
in her we'll known school in that city. Her stten.
ton win also be devoted to the English branches
Miss JANE G.. STANARD, has established reputa
der her own management which needs ne com
ment She vii give instruction ia English studes
Msdemoselle NINA CHoLLEr, q niece of Prof.
Arnold Guyot of Harvard College. has enjoyed such
position. both in French and American circles a.
to give her unusual advantages She will instruct ia
Institute, every opportunity for acquiring an ascu-
rate pronunciation and ready of the French lam
guags will be afforded to the bosrders The system
OF instruction will be practical designed to lead the
pupils even in the earliest stages of study, to usa the
language readily, and to learn French some hat
as French child would learn it.
M. JosErH MIcHaRD, a well known instructor in
Modern LANGUAGES. of this city, will give lessons in
Spanish and italian.
Mr. JOHN DUNDERDALE Oruapist of ST. Paups and
Musical Instructor in Mr.. Hoge's school for some
years. has been selected to take charge of the Mus
cal Department, and his Icing residence here, and
eminent success, preclude any necessity for marks
He will be assisted by his dauahte Miss EMILY
DUEDERDALE. She has just concluded course of
musical training under the celebrated Madame Sc
gum, by whom she is highly commended as compe-
tent to reflect honor both upon herself and her
Miss SxrIIE Surrv en;ovs tba asssrraa r.,,t..;,
OF being an excellent performer and instructor the
Harp, and will give lessons on that instrument
other musical teachers will be provided III neces-
sary; if parents prefer any other Professors of Mu.
sic residing in the city, their services be OBJ
tanned
MIRA EMILY GRuBB, formerly of Richmond, and re.
Gently of the Valley Union Seminary, Botetourt
Springs Va will give instruction in Drawing, Paint
these branches, and her energy as teacher,
ply attested.
Mrs. GEoReIAsNA MONROE, of WINCHESTER, Va.
has been selected Matron. She has filled this i'm
portant position with great success in other schools
such as Miss Engish's. Georgeto~ n, and Mr. Bakers
at Winchester.
In sne the purpose expressed In the outset of this
enterprise has been steadily kept in yiew-to have
none but the very best teachers connected with the
that seemed necessary to attain this object And
the design was to obtain the best teachers that could
De met with, from whatever quarter they might
from the South.
DEPARTMENTS OF INSTRUCTION.
The course study is extensive and liberal 1t is
signed to afford to young ladies' opportunities for men
tai training ding to those hch young
enjoy In cur best colleges; only such notifications
being introduced the different though less re-
sponsible sphere which we'll educated woman mus
occupy, seems to demand.
In the Preparatory Department, the usual English
studies will be pursued is proposed that the
initiatory steps in learning French. This will give
them great advantage ehen they come to the mere
scientific study of the language. ~
In the EOIIe1idfe DeD6Y mi uh ch mpIa fea
four years. course, the higher Engsh branches
will be prosecuted, together with the Sciences and
successfully completed this course-incuding least
one other language. Ancient Modern, besides Eng
hsh-a Diploma will be given, at the Annual Com
mencement
In the Ornamental Department Vocal Music will be
taught to the whole school, part of the regular
course and without any extra charge. 1t is relied
upon valuable coadjutorsin promoting cheerful
ness, good order and health
Instruction will be given on the Organ. Harp, Pia-
no and Guitar in Solo and Qusrtette Singing; and In
Drawing, Painting. Ornamental Needlework, &c.
BOARDERs IN THE INSTITUTE.
The young ladies' who board in the Institute will
be regarded as mem bers of the family of the Pres
dent and viii be expected to conform to such re-
strictions and rules required by this principle
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
as young ladies. n
Of rooms Though they are ell Furnished alike, there
may still be some preference between them. Young
ladies Tor their parents for them) desired to
choose their room.m mates, but where selection is
made, the President will assign them.
TERMS PER SESSION OF NINE MONTHS.
Halt payable Oct l, 1854; the remainder March 1,
1867
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
English Studies. ................"...... $50 90
10 o.
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT
English and Scientific Studies $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each........ 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Musc-Piano, with Of IEstrument.... SO 90
Organ or Harp. 80 90
0u1tdr.. ..... ~ W
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery. &c.. so to 30 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.. eEt
Board fuel lights 4 G.. incudedj S200 90