The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-12
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
rTyHE fiYsf sessiOn Of this Ingtituta Nil

RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
rTHE first session Of this Institute win
Il commence on MONDAY. Oct "a, 1854. In the
sa..a MARIAN ana C.y WORK be- .sss,
ali the psIs Of he buidins d.snsd for school par.
there be any delay IN nishins the other parts or the
house. designed for boarders, suitable accomnoda-
tons Will bs provided elsewhere :, a. e occasion no
desire to board In the Institute.
PROMPT ATTENDANCE.
Of Importance to erery scholar to be yesenf the
the session; but when they enter late, there IL an
Inconvenience to the teacher arising from the de.
Management OF classes. and sell greater disadvsn-
with the portions of books already gone over.
INSTRUCTORS.
In the outset Of Instute OF this character Law,
ing claim to public confidence, without having had
opportunity to reputation 1t seems proper thar
the Trustees should rive distinct information regard
frg the teachers into whose charge parents are in.
wired to commit their daughters.
tute, 10 extensively known az the Pastor for four
years past, of the Ft Baptist Church In this city
He 10 . Master OF Arts of the Univ of AIabsms; q
graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary and hss
had much familiarity with the operations of the
higher institutions of learning in our country His
undivided energies will be given the Institute and
his attention will be directed not merely TO the
classes which he may himself instruct, but also to
the progress Of every scholar in every department
of instruction from the highest to the lowest
Mr.. R. P. LATHAM. of Culpeper county, Master
of Arts of the University of Virginia resigned the
chair of Mathematics, &c in the Columbis m COLLEGE,
to accept the Professionally of Ancient Languages
and Physical Sciences in this Institute He brin gs to
his new position the experience of several years of
previous occupation teacher and the warm RECON-
mendation of those with whom he has been assoc-
ated. The ample and beautiful set of apparatus
which has been procured will lend him unusual ia
ciities for instruction. 1t is not surpassed we pre-
sumo. fer practical purposes sf illustration by the
Mrs. EMMA HoLcoMRE, OF the celebrated Institute
of MI. Bacon at La Grange. Ga. and previously er.
gagged as teacher for number of years in Louisi-
ana will take charge of the higher English
Miss ELIZABETH v. NELSON of Norfolk, Va was
engaged for some time assistant Of Mss robinson.
ton will also be devoted to the English branches.
Miss JANE @. STANARD has established repuea.
ton in this city BY the school fo young ladies' UNI
der her own management, which needs no com.
ment She will give instruction in En- slish studies
Mademoselle MiaA CHoLLET, q niece of Prof
position, both in French and American circles az
to give her unusual advautsgee- She will instruct in
French and German; and. she will reside in the
Institute, every opportunity for acquiring an sceu-
rate pronunciation and ready of the French Ian
guage will be afforded to the boafders. The system
OF instruction will bs practical. designed to lead the
pups even in the earliest stages of study to use the
language readily, and 3d. TO learn French soey hat
as a French child would learn it.
ID. JOSH PHI MICHARD, @ well known instructor In
Modern Languages of this city, will give lessons in
Spanish and Italian.
Mr.. JOHN DuEDERDALE, Organist of st. Paups and
Musical Instructor in Mr. Hoge's scheol for some
year has been selected to take charge of the Must
cal Department, and his long residence here, and
eminent success preclude any necessity for marks.
He will be assisted by his daughter, Miss EMILY
DUNDERDALE. She has inst concluded q course of
musical training under the celebrated Madame Se-
gum. by whom she is highly commended as compe-
tent to reflect honor both upon herself and her
tescher.
Miss SALLIE SuLLv enjoys the de served re putation
OF being an excellent performer and instructor tho
wi efpa0 IN hafi pa<
Other musical teachers will be provided If neces-
sary; if parents prefer any other Profe of Mu.
sic residing In the city, their services be oh.
tanned
Mrs. EMILY GRuBB, formerly of Richmond, and re.
Gently OF the Valley Union Seminary, Rotetou,t
ing, Ornamental Needle Work, &c. Her akin in
these branches, and her energy as teacher,
Mrs. GEoRGIANNA MONROE, of Winchester, Va.
has been selected Matron. She has filed this i'm.
portant position with great in other schools
such as Miss Engish's, Georgetow n, and Mr. Bakers
at Winchester.
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
Institute: and no pains expense has been spared
that seemed necessary to attain this object And
the design to obtain the best teachers that could
come it Is gratifying fact that many of these are
from the South.
DEPARTMENTS OF INSTRUCTION.
The course of study is extensive and liberal 1t is
signed afford to ysung ladies opportunities for
tai training corresponding to those which young
enjoy in cur best colleges; only such notifications
being introduced the different, though not less re.
sponsible sphere which well educated woman must
occupy, seems to demand.
in the Preparatory Department, the usual English
studies will be pursued It is proposed that the more
advanced classes of this d apartment may take the
initiatory steps in Learning French. This will give
them great advantage when they come to the mere
scientific study of the language.
In the Collegiate Department, which contemplates
a Uaa fha hf0hAr Enc ltcr krnn nkan
will bs prosecuted, together with the Sciences and
Ancient or Modern Languages. To those who have
one other language. Ancient or Modern besides Eng
llsh-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 in relic
upon as valuable coadjutoriiL promoting cheerful
Instruction will be given on the Organ. Harp, Pia.
no and Guitsr in Solo and Quartette Singing; and in
Drawing, Painting, Ornamental Needlework, &c.
BOARDERs IN THE INSTITUTE.
The young ladies who board in the Institute will
be regarded a. mem bers of the family of the Presi
dent, and will be expected to conform to such re-
strictions and rules required by this principle
1t is deemed unnecessary therefore scribe any
detailed code Of regulations regard to the conduc,
of the bosrders They will be simply required to
as young ladies.
Of rooms Though they are all furnished alike tber
may still be some preference between them. Youns
ladies Tor their parents for them) desired to
choose their room.mates, but where selection il
made, the President will assign them.
TERMS PER SESSION OF NINE MONTHS
(Haf payable Oct. l, 1854; the remainder March l,
1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
English $50 90
III W
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT
English and Scientific Studies. $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each......... 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Muic-Pisno, with use Of Instrument. $40 90
Guitar .....,.....................6 go 90
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery. &c. $40 to SO 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Beard, fuel lights, &c, included. $500 90
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e No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
Statonery at their own expense. In cases Of pro
traetsd sickness a deduction will be made for alb
sence. s