The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-09-02
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
TNHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI.

RICHmOND II EMAllE lNSlllUIE.
TNHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI-
Il TUTE take pleasure In announcing that Its ex
.rcises will commence on MONDAY. the second ot
October aext
planned expressly for this purpose, will afford accom-
inodstions for from $50 TO 500 pupils The ample
grounds OF the Insttate offer delightful shade and
large room in the attic provides suitable retirement
for exercise and amusement In UNPLEASANT weather.
Nothing will be omitted which can contribute to give
President, the security. comfort and enjoyment Of .
we'll ordered homo. The total amount expended, In
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Instruction will be provided in every branch usa;
when it 10 desirable to send children to school, to the
highest stages OF education There will be three De-
partments OF instruction in the Insfitute-a Pre-.
p1n5sO.y DspsrasM 9 Mn. S Io,sgs.e sn0
Each will have its distinct oicers. individually re-
Ponslble for the progress OF the pupils under their
~ stem, under the constant supervision of the
''''0'Ii IPiREPIARAToRY iI DEPARTMENT.
The usual English studies will be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge Of two experienced Ia
dies and ell pains will be taken to ensure thorough
reviews and examinations conducted by the President
himself. Vocal Music will be taught, without any
extra charge The rudiments of the science may be
acquired In this way with manifest advantage, at
very early period. 1t is proposed that the more ad-
Vanced classes of th, Department shall take the ini
iatory steps in learning French. Oral instruction,
together with exercises on the black board will here
De principally relied on. great point will be gain
ed BY early familiarity with the proper pronunciation
andthe meaning OF words and phrases 90 that
learns IL. The task will be made easy, and converted
into pleasure, by commencing in the proper way,
and nder skiiful instructor 90 that there shall be
when
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
The studies of this department contemplate four
years course and require in order TO entrance upon
them familiarity with English Grammar, Geogra.
ply, Arithmetic, and the other studies Of academic
course.
prominent place will be given. throughout this
department. to the critical study of English the his
tory of its formation its idioms the style of its most
eminent authors and also to the attain of skill
in the practical OF it by frequent exercises in
Composition. The Greek, Latin, French, German,
Italian and Spanish languages will be Taught by well
qualified instructors. gentleman of eminent at
tainments and successful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences. And, the sum of $4,000 having been apPro-
prated for the purchase OF scientific apparatus 1t Is
believed that the pupil here will enjoy as great IA
ctes In these branches az In any OF the Colleges OF
the State.
Instruction in History, Moral Philosophy, Mental
Science, Biblical Literature. Rhetoric, Logic. the
Principles OF Taste and the Evidences of Christian
lily will be given by combining the of text books,
with familiar lectures and frequent examinations.
written as Wel as oral AND the same plan Will be
pursued in other studies as far as applicable.
DEPARTMENT OF ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES.
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the SCIENCE we'll trained in the practice. of Vo
cal Music, part of the regular Course, and with
out any extra charge. The introduction of Singing
frequent exercise, has fine effect in promoting
cheerfuIness good order and health. es well as in
forming the vocal organs and cultvating the taste
In Instrumental Music the most thorough and faith
fql instruction will be afforded on the Organ, Piano.
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Classes for Solo and
QuaTtette Singing will be formed.
Much attention will he paid to the formation of a
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting, Embroi-
derry and Ornamental Needlework, &c.
In short it will be the aim of the Trustees, and of
the Faculty OF Instruction. to afford the pupils of this
that to make the elegance and attractiveness
of accomplished and intellectual young lady; and,
SO far in them lies, nothing hes been spared or
shall be withheld that TFRyMPs RRy promote this result
(IIalf payable in adrance Oct l. 1854; the remainder
March l, 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
Engnsn studies. $50 10
~ CU
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each......... 90 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Musc-Piano, with use of Instrument........S7 $40 90
organ or hafp'.-'.... ~ Oo
oGItaT bU w
Drawing, Painting Embroidery, &c,....S20 to 80 co
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Board, (tue lights, l. c., included $500 90
~ No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
Stationery at their own expense. In cases of pro.
tracted sickness a deduction will be made for ab.
sence: Applications for admission or inquiries in
regard to other particulars may be addressed Rev
BASIL MANLY, jr, President Of the Institute, Rich
mond, Va. j. B. JETER
Jy l4-Sm President of the Trustees