The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-26
BY J. A. COWARDIN.
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
HNHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI.


Il TuTE take pleasure in announcing that its
erci.es viii commence MONDAY. The second Of
October neF;
The buildings, in process of erection. which are
planned expressly for this purpose will afford accom-
medstions for from z4 70 $40 Pupils, The ample
privacy for recreation during recess hours; while
large roota in the attic provides suitable retirement
for exerc ise and amusement in UNPLEASANT weather.
Nothing win be omitted which contribute give
the young ladies who may reside In the family of the
President, the security. fort and enjoyment of a
well ordered home. The total amount expended, in
GLIDING grounds, building. furniture, and apparatus
iI scarcely fall short of S60 Gee; and the Trust ees
feel assured thst those who obtain their education in
this Institute will regard the advantages offered them
fay ju;yiRRss cnyiRss 20 F lsEss ssSsTsHcyT,os ss Ssfsy
Instruction viii! be provided in every branch usu-
ally studied by young ladies' from the earliest period
when desirable 20 send children to school, to the
highest stages OF education There will be three De-
psrtments of instruction in the lnssitute-a Pre-
psrs.ory Department, Collegiate Department, and
D-partment o. Music and Ornamental Branches
Each will have its distinct officers, individually re-
tronsible for the progress Of the pups under their
ous system, under the constant supervision OF the
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
The uaual En- siish studies will be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge OF two experienced Ia
dies and sil pains will be taken to ensure thorough
reviews and examinations conducted by the President
himself Vocal Music viii be taught, without any
extra charge. The rudiments of the science may be
acquired in this way, with manifest advantage, at
very esrly period. II is proposed that TIE mere ad
vanced classes of th. De partment s Ill take the ni
tiatory steps in learning French Oral instruction,
together with exercises the black bosrd, will here
be principally relied on. great point will be gain
s@i the sps phrsses 50 that
French may be learned somet,hat as q French child
I14rss The task will be made easy and converted
into pleasure, by commencing in tie proper way,
and nder skilful instructor that there shall be
nothing to uaiedrn when they come TO the more
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
The studies of this department contemplate four
them familiarity with English Grammar, Gsogra-
ply, Arithmetic, and the other studies of an academic
course.
A prominent place will be given throughout this
department to the critical study of English the his
tory of It's formation, its idios the style of its
eminent authors and also to the attainment Of skill
in the practical use OF it by frequent exercises in
Composition The Greek, Latin, French, German,
Italian and Spanish languages will be taught by we'll
qualified instructors gentleman of eminent at
tainments and successful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor of Msthematics and Physical
Sciences. And the sum cf $4,000 having been appro-
priated for the purchase of scientific apparatus it is
believed that the pupil here will enjoy great ia
citiesn these branches as in any Of the Colleges of
INSTRUCTION in History, Moral Philosophy, Mental
Science, Biblical Literature Rhetoric, Logic, the
Principles of Taste, and the Evidences of Christian
jiy will be given by combining the use OF text books
with familiar lectures, ana frequent examinations,
written as well oral. And the same plan will be
pursued in other studies far as ap picable.
DEPARTMENT Oh ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES.
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science well trained IN the practice. of Fo-
cal Music a part of the regular Course, and with
out any extra charge. The introduction of Singing
frequent exercise, has fine effect in promoting
cheerfulness good order and health well as In
forming the vocal organs aud cultivatug the TASTE
Ia Instrumental Music the most thorough and faith
ful instruction will be afforded on the Organ, Piano.
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Glasses for Solo and
QusItette Singing will be formed.
Much attention will he paid to the formation of
pure and correct taste u all the fine arts and to the
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting, Embro
derry and Ornamental Neeolework, &c.
n Trustees.
the Faculty of Instruction to afford the pupils OF this
Institute opportunity to learn, within its walls all
that goes to make the elegance and atractiveness
of accomplished and intellectual young ady and.
far as in them lies, nothing has been spared or
shall be withheld, that may promote this result.
TERMS:
tHaJ payable in adrance Oct |, 1854; tae remainder
March l, 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
FEenCb... l0 To
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages each. 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Music-Piano, with of Instrument. $50 90
oI,taf ..'''.:.;'.' eo W
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery, 800 to 80 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
board. ttuel lights, &c, includedJ $500 90
U
~ No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
tTacted sickness q deduction will be made for sb.
sence. Applications for admission, inquiries in
regard to other psrtcuars may be addressed to Rev.
BASIL MANLY, jr-, President Ct the Institute, Rich
nond, va. J. B. JETER,
jy l4-Sm President of the Trustees