The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-21
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
HNHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI


Il TUTE take pleasure In announcing that its ex,
ercsses will commence on MONDAY, Tie second 81
October Hezf.
The buildings, in process Of erection which are
planned expressly for this purpose will anord accom-
modatons for from $50 to 500 rnpils The ample
grounds Of the Institute offer delightful shade and
privacy for recreation during recess hours while
large room in the attic provides suitable retirement
for exerc i.e and amusement in onpIeasant weather
No,hing will De omitted which contribute TO give
the Young ladies ~ho reside in the family OF the
presidant IN. security comfort aud enjoyment of
well ordered home The total amount expended, in.
rludinE grounds, bnildng furniture, and apparatus
will scarcely fsll short of S6oeO and the Trustees
this Institute will gard the advantages offered them
COURSE OF INSTRUCTION.
Instruction will be provided in every branch usu-
Ally studied by young ladies' from the earliest period
when IL il desirable to send children to school, to the
highest stages OF education There will be three De-
ysFtnsents of instruction In the lns'itute-a Pre-
rsratury Department, Coliegat Department, and
! Department of Music and Ornamental Branches.-
Esch will have its distinct officers individually re-
sponsbie for the progress OF the pupils under their
charFe-while ell will be conducted as hsrmoni-
GUS system, undeI the constant supervision Of the
President. Rev. BASIL MANLY, Jr.
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
The usual English studies will be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge of two experienced la
dies: and all pains will be taken TO thorough
in this undament part of education. by frequent
and examinations conducted by the President
himself Vocal Music viii be taught, without any
extra charge. The rudiments of the science may be
acquired, in this way with manifest advantage, at
yefy early period 1t proposed that the more al
vanced classes of this Department sh .l take the ni
tiAtory steps in learning French. Oral instruction,
together with exetcisrs on the black board, will here
be principally relied on great point will be gain
ed by eaEly familiarity with the proper
ana the meanu of common werds and that
French may he learned sometrhdt a French child
learns a. The task will be made easy, and converted
snd nder skiiful Instructor that there shall be
nothing TO uHledrn when they come to the more
scientific study of the language.
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
The studies OF this department contemplate a four
years and require. in order to entrance upon
them a familiarity with English Grammar Geogra-
ply, Arithmetic, and the other studies of an academic
course.
prominent place will be given, throughout this
department to the critical study Of English the his
tory of its formation its idios the OF its most
eminent authors and also to the attainment of skill
in the practical use of it by f1equent 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 of $4,000 having been appro-
pfisted for the purchase of scientific apparatus it is
believed that the pupil here will enjoy great IA
cies in these branches as in any of the Colleges of
he State.
Instruction in History, Moral Philosophy, Mental
Science, Biblical Literature. Rhetoric, Logic, the
Principles of Taste, and the Evidences Of Christian
iy win be given by combining the of text books
with familiar lectures, and frequent examinations,
written as well oral. And the same plan will be
bEPARTMENT OF oRNAMEN FAL BRANCHES.
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science, well trained ~ the practice, of Vo
cal Music, part of the regular Course and with
out any extra charge. The introduction of Singing
as frequent exercise has fine effect in promoting
cheerfulness good order and health, well In
forming the vocal aud cultiyatiDg the taste.
In instrumental Music the most thorough and faith
ful instruction will be afforded on the Organ, Piano.
Harp and Guitar; ana advanced Clssses for Solo and
Qutitetts Singing will be formed.
Much attention will he paid to the formation of
pure and taste in all the fine arts and the
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting, Embro
dery and Ornamental Nsedlework, &c
In short it will be the aim of the Trustees, and of
the Faculty of Instruction. to afford the pupils of this
Institute opportunity TO learn, within its walls, all
that goes make up the gance and atractiyeness
far in them lies, nothing has been spared or
shall be withheld, that may promote this result.
TERMS:
(HaJ payable IN ddrdHce oct |, 1854; the remainder
March |, 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
French... 10 CO
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, eech......... 10 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Music-Piano, with of Instrument.....- $40 90
Organ or Harp. rp......................... 80 90
Guitar Observation-Disclosures. 60 90
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery, &c..... $50 to 50 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT..
Beard, ttue lights, &c, included) $500 90
"ashlng ~ o.
EF- No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
Stationery at their own expense, In of pro
tTacted sickness deduction will be made for ab
regard to other particulars may be addressed to Rev
BASIL MANLY jr, President IF the Institute, Rich
mOnd, Va. J. B. JETER,
jy l4-3m President of the Trustees.