The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-25
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE
TRE TRUSTEES OF THIS JNSTL

l. TUTE teke pleasure in announcing that its X.
ercisss will commence on MONjfl, the second ot
october merit.
The buildings. in process of erection. which are
planned expressly for this purpose will afford accom-
nodatious for from go to $50 pupils The ample
grounds Of the Institute offer delightful shade and
privacy fer recreation during ocess hours; while a
f0r exercise snd amusefIent in unpleasant weatr er
Nothing will be omitted which contribute &c give
the young lsdes who may reside in the family Of the
President, the security. comfort and enjoyment of
well ordered home. The total amount expended, in
cludng grounds, building, furniture, and apparatus
will scarcely fall short OF $50 Goa and the Trustees
feel assured that those who obtain their education in
this Institute will regard the advantages offered the m
'''' COURSE OF INSTRUCTION..
Instruction will be provided IN every branch usu.
sI!Y studied by young ladies' from the earliest period
when /; h desirable to send children TO school, to the
highest stages OF education There will be three De-
Partments Of instruction in the Institute Pre-
Department of Music and Ornamental Branches.-
Each will have its distinct officers individually re-
Ponsoe 6f aY Re 0i de Pups undsT
system. under the constant supervision of the
President. Rev. BASIL MANLY, j.
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
The u,ual English studies will be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge OF two experienced Ia
dies and sll pains will be taken to ensure thorough
in this part of education by frequent
reviews and examinations conducted by the President
himself Vocal Music viii be taught without any
extra charge. The rudments of the science may be
acquired, in this way, with manifest advantage q
very early period. 1t is proposed that the more ad
tisorg steps in learning French. Oral instruction,
together with exercises the black board, will here
be principally relied on great point will be gain
ed by carly familiarity with tbs proper
and the meaning ofcommon verbs and phrases 80 that
French may be learned somewhat French child
learns IT, The task Will be made easy, and converted
into pleasure, by commencing i'll the proper way
and under siiful instructor, that there shall be
nothing TO 7fatearn when they come to the more
scientific study of the language.
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
The studies of this department contemplate four
n Cyla f,a ,yDr
lheIn familiarity with English Grammar, GeOsra-
ply Arithmetic, and the other studies of academic
a prominent place will be given, throughout this
department the critical study Of English, the MIS-
tory of its formation its dioms, the style of its
eminent authors; and also TO the attainment OF skill
in the practical of it by frequent exercses in
Composition, The Greek, Latin, French, German,
Italian and Spanish languages will be taught by well
qualified instructors. gentleman of eminent at
tHiunents and successful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor of Mathematics and PHYSICAL
Sciences And, the cf $1,000 having been appro.
p'sed for the purchase of scientific apparatus it s
believed that the pupil here will enjoy rs great IA
ctes 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
lily will he gwen by combining the text books.
with familiar lectures and frequent examinations,
written as well as oral. And the plan will be
DEPARTMENT OF ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES.
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science, well trained N the practice of Vo
cal Music, part of the regular Course, and with
out auy extra charge. The introduction of Singing
5 frequent exercise, has fine effect in promoting
cheerfulness good order aud health, as well as In
forming the vocal organs and cuivstIng the taste.
In instrumental Music the most thorough and faith
iql instruction will be afforded on the Organ, Piano
Hap and Guitar; aud advanced Classes for Solo and
CuaItette Singing will be formed.
Much attention will re paid to the formation of
pure and correct taste IN all the ne arts and to he
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting, Embroi-
dery and Ornamental Nee6lework, &c.
In short. vii! be the of the Trustees and of
the Faculty of instruction. afford the pupils of this
that TO make up the elegance and attractveness
Of en accomplished ana intellectual young LADY; and,
so far as in Them lies, nothing has been spared, or
shall he withheld, thst may promote this result.
TERMS:
{HaJ uyable IN adraHce Oct. l. 1854; the remainder
March |. 1852
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT..
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies ........S $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, eacn......... 20 0G
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Music-PianO, with use of Instrument..... $40 90
organ or haTp. aTp........................ 80 90
Guitar .-....................,... 90 GO
Drawing Painting, Embroidery, $50 to 80 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Board, tdei, lights, &c. ncluded) $500 90
waning ,......-..................... ~ o.
~ No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
Stationery at their own eXpense. In cases OF pro
tracted sickness q deduction will be made for ab-
regard to other particulars may be addressed Rev
BASIL MANLY, jr, President Of the Institute, Rich
mOud, Va. J. B. JETER,
Jg l4-Sm President of the Trustees