The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-18

THE first session of this institute will
i commsnce ON MONDAY. Ost q, 1854. In the
sdIes srsetsd for the purpose, ON 10th street. be-
tween Mass1.l eng Cay The wo5a nss sissoy -. -
eli the parts Of the building designed for school pur
pesos. win be ready before that time. And. shs1ld
hoass. designed for bosrdera. suitable aecommods-
tons will be provided elsewhere, to occasion no
inconveniencs or extra expense to those who may
desire to board In the Institute.
PROMPT ATTENDANCE.
Of ixpoytanee to eveYy scholar to be presesf e
first day. Pupils win be received at any period Of
Inconvenience to the teacher, arising hon the de-
rsngement OF classes snd stilI greater disadvan-
tase 70 the scholar from her want of acquaintance
with the portions OF books already gone over.
INSTRUCTORS
In the outset of Institute Of this character lay
ing claim to public confidence, without having had
the should aive Distinct informstion rerard
log the teachers into whose charge parents are In.
Rev. BASIL MANLY, JR President of the Insti-
tnte, 10 extensively known a. the Pastor for four
years past Of the First Baptist Church in this
He 10 Master OF Arts of the Univ of Alabama; q
graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary and has
had much familiarity with the operations Of the
higher institutions of learning la cur 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
the progress of every Scholar in every department
of instruction from the highest to the lowest
Mr.. r. p LATHAM, Of CulPeger county, Master
y
chair of Mathematical &c the Colum m College,
to accept the Profsssership of Ancient Languages
and Physical Sciences in this Institute. He brings to
his position the experience of several years of
previous occupation as teacher, and the warm recon-
mendstion OF those with whom he has been sssoci-
ated. The ample beautiful set of apparatus,
which has been procared, will lend him unusual "a
ciites TO instruction. 1t 10 not surpassed pre-
q IN the sas BY the
Mrs EMMA HoLcoMBE, of the celebrated Institute
OF Mr. Bacon, at La Grange. Ga. and previously en-.
ana, will take charge of the higher English branches
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 Enelish branches.
Miss JANE c. SrAEARD has established a reputs
ton in this city BY the school fol young ladies
der her own management, which needs COM
ment She will give instruction in English studies.
Mademoiselle NINA CHoLLET, niece of Prof
Arnold Guyot of Harvard College, has enjoyed such
position, both in French and American circles "a
to give her unusual advantages She will instruct in
French and German; and, as she will reside in the
institute, every opportunity for acquiring accu-
rate pronunciation and ready of the French Lam
guage will be afforded to the boarders The system
of instruction will be practical designed to lead the
pupils even In the earliest stages of study, TO the
language readily and Sc, TO learn French somewhat
nj. JOSEPH 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 MIR. Hoge's school for some
years has been selected to take charge of the Mus
eminent preclude any necessity for marks
He will be assisted by his daughter. Miss EMILY
musical training under the celebrated Madame Sc
gum, by whom she lie highly commended as compe-
tent to reflect honor both upon herself and her
teacher.
Miss SALLIE SULLy enjoys the deserved re equation
Of being an excellent perormeEand instructor the
Harp. and will give lessons on 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
Mrs. EMILY GRUBB, formerly of Richmond and re.
Gently of the Valley Union Seminary, BotetouIt
ing, Ornamental Needle Work, &c. Her skill in
these branches, and her energy as teacher are en-
Mrs. GEoReIANNA MONROE, of Winchester, Va,
has been selected Matron. She has filled this I'M
portant position with great success in other schools
at Winchester.
In ne the purpose expressed In the outset of this
enterprise has been stealily kept in view-to have
none but the very best teachers connected with the
Institutes: and no pains nor expense has been spared
that seemed necessary to attain this object And
be met with, from whatever quarter they might
come, it is gratifying fact that many of these
from the South.
DEPARTMENTS OF INSTRUCTION.
The course study 10 extensive and liberal 1t is de-
signed to afford young ladies opportunities for MEL
tai training corresponding to those hich young
enjoy In our best colleges; only such notifications
sponsible sphere which well educated woman must
occupy, seemst to demand.
In the Preparatory Department, the usual English
studies will be pursued 1t is proposed that the
advanced classes of this d apartment may take the
initiatory steps in learning French This will give
scientific study of the language.
In the Collegiate Department, which contempates
four years course the higher English branches
will be prosecuted together with the Sciences and
Ancient or Modern Languages. To those who have
or
lish-a Diploma will be given, at the Annual Conn
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 is relied
upon as valuable eoadJutor.n promoting cheerful
Instruction will be given the Organ. Harp Pia-
no and Guitar in Solo and Quartette Singing; and in
Drawing Painting, Ornamental N eedlework, &c.
BOARDERS IN THE INSTITUTE.
The young ladies' who board in the Institute will
he regarded as mem beers of the family of the Pres
dent, and will be expected to conform to such
1t Is deemed unnecessary, therefore prescribe any
detailed code of guatons in regard to the conduct
of the boarders They will be simply required to act
Those who make the earliest application hare choice
cfrooms. Though they ell furnished alike there
may still be some preference between them. Young
ladies' Tor their parents for them) are desired to
choose their room.mates, but where selection 10
made, the President will assign them.
TERMS PER SESSION OF NINE MONTHS
HAT payable Oct. |, 1854; the remainder March /,
1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
Engilsh 90
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT,
English and Scientific Studies.. $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each......... 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Music-Piano, with use of $40 90
organ or Harp..,........ 80 W
GUITAR oU w
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery, go to so 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Board fuel, lights, &C., included $500 90
w ashug. ~ "
~ No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
Stationery at their own expense. In cases of pro.
- Pamphlets containing the Plan of the Institute
may be obtained at the Bcokatores of Mesns Harold
Murray, James Woodhouse Chas Worthan Geo.
M. West, J. w. Randolph, A. Morris w. A. Buffers
and Knowles & Walford
II Applications for admission, or inquiries In
regard TO other particulars may be addressed to Rev
Basil MANLY, jr, President of the Institute, Rich
mond, Va j.. B. JETER,