The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-09-14
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTTTUTl

HlCHMOND FEMAllE INSTITUTE.
T,HE first session OF this Institute will
sdice erscted for the purpose, On 10th street H..
tween Marshall and Clsy. The work has already AZ.
vsnced ufisently far % warrant the assurances ths.
all the parts OF the building designed for school pur
poses, viii be ready be fore that time. And sbsnd
there be any d.ly in ni hing the other paris Of the
tons will be provided elsewhere ., a. to ocessos no
Inconvenience or extra expense to those who NAV
desire TO board in the Institute. '
PROMPT ATTENDANCE.
is Of importance to every schoi1r 10 be nres.nf H.
first day Pupils viii be received ut any period Of
the session; but when they enter late. there l. an
Inconvenience to the teacher arising from The AZ.
ransement Of classes and still rrestsr dissSvso-
tase to the scholar from her want of scausintsnes
with the portions of books already gone over
INSTRUCTORS.
In the outset Of Institute Of this character law
ing claim to public consider ce, without HAVING had
opportunity to eputston it seems proper that
the Irus ees should give distinct information regard
Ing the teachers, into whose charge parents are in
viied to commit their daughters. =
Rev. BASIL MANLY, in President of the Inst
years past, of the First Baptist Church 10 this city
He,isa Master OF Arts Of the Univ of Alabams: .
graduate OF Princeton Theological Seminary, and hs,
had much familiarity with the operations of ihs
higher Institutions of learning in our country H;s
undivided uergies will be given to the Institute and
his attention will be directed not merely 10 m.
classes which he may himself instruct but also 70
the progress OF every scholar in every department
of instruction from the highest to the lowest
of Arts Of the Universy Of VirrD rs.isps Ma sss
chair of Mathematics. &C., in the Colunbi n College
to accept the protsssor:hip Of Ancient Languages
his new position the experience of several years of
previous occupation as teacher, and the recon-
men6aton of those with whom he has been associ
ated. The ample and beautiful set of apparatus
which has been procured, will lend bin, unusual ia
cilliies TO instruction. 1t is not surpassed pre-
sumo, for practical purposes eff illustration by the
apparatus any coleg in the State.
Mrs. Emsh HoLcomBE, of the celebrated Institute
gagged as teacher for a number of years in Louis.
will take charge OF the higher En- gsh 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. Her atten.
ton will also be devoted to the English branches
Miss JANE c. STANARD has established reputa.
ton in this city by the school for young ladies' un.
der her own management which needs ne com
ment She will give instruction in english studies
Mademoiselle NINA CHoLLEr, a niece Of Prof
Arnold Guyot of Harvard College, has enjoyed such
position, both in French and American circles az
to give her unusual advantages She will instruct in
French and German; and as she will reside 10 the
Institute every opportunity for acquiring accu-
rate pronunciation and ready use of thu French Ian
guage will be afforded TO the boarders The system
of instruction will be practical designed to lead the
pupils in the earliest stages of study use the
as French child would learn it.
Nj. JosfPH MIcHARD, a well known instructor in
Modern Languages, of this city, will give lessons 10
Spanish AID Italian.
Mr.. JOHN DUNDERDALE, Organist of St. Paups and
Musica! instructor in Mr. Hoge's scheol 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 marks
He will be assisted by his laughter. Miss EMILY
DUNDERDALE. She has just concluded u 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
teacher.
Miss SALLIE SULLY enjoys the de served reputation
OF being an excellent performer and instructor on the
Harp, and will give lessons on that instrument.
Other musical teachers will be provided if necss-
sary; if parents any other Professors of Mu
sic, residing in the city, their services can be OBJ
tanned
Mrs. EMILY GKUsB, formerly of Richmond, and re.
Gently of the Valley Unicn Seminary, BotetouIt
ing, Ornamental Needle WORK, &c. Her skill lin in
these branches and her energy as teacher, are am
ply attested.
has been selected Matron. She has He'd this nm
portant position with great success in other schools
such as Miss Ell lish's, Georgetown and Mr. Bakers
at Winchester.
In fine, the purpose expressed In the outset of this
enterprise has been steadily kept in view-to have
bat the very best teachers connected with the
institutes and no pains expense has been spared,
that seemed necessary TO attain this object And,
the design was to obtain the beet teachers that could
be met with, from whatever quarter they might
come 1t s gratifying fact that many OF these are
from the South. ,
DEPARTMENTS OF INSTRUCTION.
The study is extensive and liberal 1t is de.
signed to afford to young ladies opportunities for men
tai training correspo ding to those which young
euJoy in our best colleges; only such notifications
sponsible sphere which we'll educated woman must
occupy, seems to demand.
In the Preparatory Department, the usual glish
studies will be pursued 1t is proposed that the
advanced classes of this Department may take the
initatory steps in learning French This will give
them great advantage " hen they come to the mere
scientific study of the language.
In the Collegiate Department. which contemplates
four years course, the higher English branches
will be prosecuted together with the Sciences and
Ancient or Modern Languages To those who have
successfully completed this couIsencluding at least
maj of arla Auei anti ,IooE
hsh-a Diploma Will be given, at the Annual Com
mencement.
In the Ornamental Department. Vocal Music will be
taught to the whole school, as part of the regular
course, and without any extra charge 1t is relisd
upon asa valuable coadj utor in promoting cheerful
ness. good order and health
Instruction will be given the Organ Harp, Pa
no and Guitar; in Solo and Quartets Singing and in
Drawing Painting, Ornamental Neediework, &c.
BoARDERs IN THE INSTITUTE.
The young ladies' who board in the Institute will
he regarded mem bers of the family of the Pres.
dent, and will be expected to conform to such re-
stctons and rules required by this principle
1t is therefore, to prescribe any
detailed code of regulations in regard to the conduct
of the bosrders. They will be simply required to act
Those who make the earliest application haze choice
Of rooms Though they are all furnished sike, there
ladies Tor their parents for them) desired to
choose their room mates, but where selection is
made, the President will assign them.
TERMS PER SESSION OF NINE MONTHS
tHdU payable Oct. l, 1854; the remainder March l.
1857
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
EhShsh S1D 10
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each........ ~ 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Music-Pisno, with use Of Instrument........S70 90
organ or Harp. so 90
0uUdr 90 10
Drawing Painting, Embroidery, &c.... $50 to 50 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Board (fuel, lights, &c., included. 800 90
" No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
stationery at their own expense. In cases Of pro-
tracted sickness deduction will be made for alb
r. Pamphlets containing the Plan of the Institute
may be obtained at the Bookstores of Messrs Harold