The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-09-13
EDUCATION
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.

RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
THE first session OF this Institute will
l. commence On MONDAY. Oct. q. is,l. ia the
tween Marshall and Clay. The work has sIfssdy ~
ssnced sufficiently far 70 warrant the assurance that
sssss Vim Be ready before that time. And shssd
here be any delay in ni.hing the othsr parts Of the
lions viii be provided eisswhsre 8, as to occasion no
nconvenience or extra expense TO thoss who may
ieGre to board in the Institute.
PROMPT ATTENDANCE.
importance 10 ereyy scholar 10 BE- prevent the
frat day Pupils will be received ct any psriod Of
he session; but when they enter late, there IL
sngsment of classss, and still greater disadvan
age the scholar. from her want of scqusintsncs
with the portions of books already gone over
INSTRUCTORS.
In the outset of Institute of this charsctee lay
ing claim to public confidence, without having had
opportunity TO earn reputation, It ms pre- psr that
the Trustees should give distinct information regard
ing the teachers into whose charge parents are In
vted to commit their daughters
Rev BASIL MANLY, ia, President of the Insti-
tnte, Is extensively known the Pastor for four
years past Of the Frst Baptist Church In this city
Of dos 3. sna
had much familiarity with the operations Of the
higher Institutions of learning in our country. His
undivided energies will be given to the Institute and
his attention will be directed not merely to the
classes which he may himself instruct but also to
of instruction from the highest to the lowest.
Mr. R. 2. LATHAM, of Cuipeper county, Master
chair of Mathematics, &c. in the CoIumb.n College.
70 accept the Profsssorship of Ancient Languages
and Physical Sciences in this Institute. He brings
his position the experience of several years of
previous occupation as teacher, and the warm
nendation OF those with whom he has been associ-
ated. The ample and beautiful set of apparatus,
which has been procured will lend him unusual IA
cilities 70 instruction 1t is not surpassed pre-
for practical purposes Of illustration BY the
| apparatus any college in the State.
Mrs. EMMA HoLcoMBE, of the celebrated institute
| of MI. Bacon, at La Grange Ga. and previously en-
cd a rhArf nr nuaha inf In Inuts1-
will take charge of the higher En- gsh bra nches
Miss ELIZABETH v. NELSON of Norfolk, Va. was
in her well known school in that city. Her atten-
ton will also be devoted to the English branches
ton in this city by the school for young ladies,
der her own management, which needs ne COM
| ment She will give instruction in English studies
Mademoseile NINA CHoLLEr, q niecs of Prof.
Arnold Guyot of Harvard College, has enjoyed such
position, both in French and American circles, al
give her unusual advantages She will instruct in
French and German; and, she will reside in the
Institute, every opportunity for acquiring
rate I and ready use Of the French Ian
of instruction will be practical designed to lead the
pupils, even in the earliest stages of study to the
language readily, and to learn French somew hat
| as French child would learn it.
| NJ. JosIPH MIcHARD, a well known instructor In
| Spanish aud Italian
Mr.. JOHN DUNDERDALE, Organist of St. Paufs and
Musical Instructor in Mr.. Hoges school for some
years, has been selected to take charge of the Must
| cal Department, and his long residence here, and
eminent success preclude any necessity for remarks.
He will be assisted by his daughter, Miss EMILY
| DUNDERDALE. She has just concluded a course of
| musical training under the celebrated Madame Sc
gum, by whom she is highly commended az compe-
tent to reflect honor both upon herself and her
| teacher.
Miss sALLIE sULLY enjoys the deserved reputation
OF being an excellent performer and instructor the
Harp. and will give lessons that instrument
Other musical teachers will be provided if neces-
sary 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
these branches and her energy as teacher, are am
| ply attested.
| Mrs. GEoRGIANNA 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 English's, Georgetown, and Mr. Bakers
In fine the purpose expressed In the outset of this
| enterprise has been steadily kept in view-to have
none but the very best teachers connected with the
Insttuts and pains nor expense has been spared,
that seemed necessary to attain this bject And,
the design was to obtain the best teachers that could
be met with, from whatever quarter they might
come 1t gratifying fact that so many of these are
! from the South.
| DEPARTMENTS OF INSTRUCTION.
The course study is extensive and liberal 1t Is de-
signed to afford to ysung ladies opportunities for
tai training correspos ding to those which young
enjoy in our best colleges; only such
| sponsbls sphere which well educated woman must
| occupy, seems to demand.
| IN the preparatory department, the usual English
studies will be pursued 1t is proposed that the more
advanced classes of this Department may take the
nitatory steps in learning French. This will give
them great advantage when they come to the more
scientific study of the language.
In the Collegiate Department. which contemplates
a four years. course. the higher English branches
will be prosecuted together with the Sciences and
Ancient or Modern Languages. To those who have
one other language. Ancient or Modern besides Eng
| lish-a Diploma will be given, at The Annual Com
mencement.
In tha De,oxtm.nt Vocal Az ,.. ,x;l1 be-
taught to the whole school, part of the regular
course, and without any extra charge lie Is relied
upon valuable coadjutor in promoting cheerful
ness, good order and health.
Instruction will be given the Organ. Harp, Pia-
Drawing, Painting, ental Needlework, &c.
BOARDERs In THE INSTITUTE.
| The young ladies' who board In the Institute will
he regarded mem bers of the family of the Presi
trctons and rules required by this principle
deemed unnecessary, therefore, to prescribe any
of the boarders They will be simply Requires to set
ThOse who make the earliest application hare choice
Of rooms Thong they all furnished slke, there
may still be some preference between them. Young
ladies (or their parents for them) are desired TO
choose their room mates but where no selection s
made, the President will assign them.
TERMS PER SESSION OF NINE MONTHS.
Halt payable Oct. l, 1854; the remainder March l,
1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
English Studies. $50 90
10 O0
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each........ 20 90
. ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Musc-Piano, with use of Instrument.......S700 90
G GrEan or go 90 10 10
oulbai oo W.
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery, &c....s2o to 30 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Board, tfuei ghts &c, incuded). ........-.SS00 90
| N No extra charges Pupils provide Books and
Stationery at their own expense. In of pro-
tracted sickness deduction will be made for alb
| sence
~ Pamphlets containing the Plan of the Institute
may be obtained at the Bookstores of Mesas Harold
4 Murray James Woodhouse, Chas. WORKMAN, Geo.
NJ West, J. w. Randolph, A. Morris, w. A. Buffers
| and Knowles WalfoTd.
~ Applications for admission, inquiries in
regard to other par.icusrs may be addressed Rev.
BASIL MANLY, jr, President of the Institute, Rich.
mond, va. J. B. JETER.
Sc ll-dtl4oc President of tho Trustees.
| M ISSES BERRY'S SEMINARY, on
1SA Fifth street, between Clay and Leigh will
comme nee Its third session MONDAY, Get. I'd,
TERms-PAYABLE sEMf-ANNUALLr.
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