The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-09-26
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RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.

RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
THE first session Of this Institute will
i commences on MONDAY. Oct ~, 1854. In the
tween Marshall and Clay. The work has already adj
vancsd fer to warrant the assurance that
all the psas Of the bsdins d..seed for school pur,
psses, will be ready be fore that time And, should
there be any delay in nihing the other paris Of the
house, designed for boardeIs, suitable accommoda-
Inc ,preniencs or extra expeuse to those who may
desire to board in the Institute.
PROMPT ATTENDANCE.
Hi@ importance 20 ese'v seaolsr 70 be present q:
first day. Pupils will be received any period OF
The session; but when they enter late, there il an
Inconvenience to the teacher. arising from the de-
tare to the scholar. from her want of acquaintance
with the portions of books already gone over.
INSTRUCTORS.
In the outset Of an Institute of this character lay
ing claim to public confidence, without having had
opportunity reputation, It seems proper that
the should give distinct information regard
ing the teachers into whose charge parents are in-
yited 10 commit their daughters
Rev. BASIL MANLY, in, President of the Insti.
If s
He is Master Of Aits of the Univ of Alabama; .
gradusts of Princeton Theological Seminary, and has
higher Institutions of learning In our country. His
undivided nereies will be given to the Institute and
his attention win 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
the 81 fs.snsd tss
chair of Mathematics, &c., in the Columbian College,
| to accept the Profsssorshp of Ancient Languages
and Physical Sciences In this Institute He brings
his position the experience of several years of
previous occupation teacher and the warm recon-
mendstion OF those with whom he has been ascot
ated. The ample and beautiful set of apparatus,
which has been procured, will lend him unusual ia
cilitiss for instruction 1t is not surpassed we pre-
sppara:u any college in the State.
Mrs EMMA HoLcoMBE, of the celebrated Institute
of Mr.. Bacon, al La Grange. Ga and previously en-
gagged asa teacher for number Of years in Louisi
will take charge of the higher English branches
Miss ELIZABETH " NELSON of Norfolk, Va, was
ia her well known school in that city Her atten.
ton win also be devoted to the English branches.
Miss JANE C. STANARD has established reputa.
ton in this city by the school foi young ladies'
der her own management, which needs ne COM
ment She will give Instruction in English studies.
Mas. Maasmoss He NINA GHGo5LEr, niece OF Prof
position, both in French and American circles as
to give her unusual advantsges She will instruct in
French and German; and, as she will reside in the
institute, every opportunity for acquiring
rate pronunciation and ready of the French Ian
of instruction will be practical designed to lead the
pupils in the earliest stages of study, to the
language readily and to learn French somew hat
as French child would Learn it.
NJ. JosLFH MIcHARD, well known instructor in
Modern Languages, of this city, will give lessons in
Spanish and Italian
MI JOHN DUNDERDALE, Organist of St. Paups and
Musical Instructor in MIR. Hoge's school 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
He will be assisted by his daughter, Miss EMILY
musical training under the celebrated Madame Sc
guin by whom she is highly commended as compe-
tent to reflect honor both upon herself and her
teacher.
Miss SALLIE SULLY enjoys the deserved reputation
of being excellent performer and instructor the
be-
sary; parents any other Professors of Mu-
sic. residing in the city, their services be OBJ
tanned s4-..
Mrs. EMILY GRUBB formerly of Richmond, and re-.
Gently of the Valley Union Seminary, Botetourt
SPRING. M f E.ess WaT ID
these branches, and her energy as teacher,
ply attested.
has been selected Matron. She has filled this i'm
portant position with great success in other schools
such as Miss Engsh's, Georgeto Wn, and Mr.. Bakers
at Winchester.
In ne the purpose expressed In the outset of this
enterprise has been steaeily kept in view-to have
but the very best teachers connected with the
Institute: and no pains nor expense has been spared
that seemed necessary to attain this object. And,
the design to obtain the best teachers that could
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 of study is extensive and liberal 1t is de-
signed to afford to euBg ladies opportunities for
tai training corresponding to those hich young
enjoy in our best colleges; only such notifications
Deng introduced as the QlnereDt, though less
sponsibls sphere which well educated woman must
occupy. seams TO demand.
in the Preparatory Department. the usual English
studies will be pursued 1t is proposed that the
advanced classes of this apartment may take the
initiatcry steps in learning French This will give
them great advantage when they come to the mere
scientific study of the language.
In the Collegiate Department., which contempates
four years course, the higher English branches
Ancient Modsrn Languages. To those who have
ssuy completed this course-includiug at least
one other anguage Ancient or MODERN oesdes Eng
lish-a Diploma will be given, at she Annual Com
mencement.
In the Ornamental Department, Vocal Music will be
course, and without any extra charge. 1t is relied
upon valuable coadjutor:n promoting cheerful
ness, good order and health
instruction will be given on the Organ, Harp Pia-
and Guitar; in Solo and Qusrtette Singing; and in
Drawing, Painting, Ornamental NeedIework, &c.
BOARDEkS IN THE INSTITUTE.
The young ladies' who board in the Institute will
he regarded Nom bers CT the family of the Pres-
dent. and will be expected to conform to such
srictoHs and rules seem required by this principle
1t is deemed unnecessary therefore, to prescribe any
tailed code of regulations in regard to the conduct
of the boarders. They will be simply required to act
Those who make the earliest application haze choice
Of rooms Though they all furnished slike 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 il
made, the President will assign them
TERMS PER SESSION OF NINE MONTHS.
Half payable Oct. /, 1854; the remainder March !,
- 1857
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
English Studies. 90
FRENCH. ~
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies. $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each......... 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Music-Piano, with use of Instrument........ $40 90
organ OF harp GU gu c oo
oV w
Drawing Painting, Embroidery, &c.. $50 to so 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Board, fuel, lights, &c., incudedl 90
q No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
Stationery at their own expense In cases Of pro
tracted sickness deduction will be made for alb
sence.
~ Pamphlets containing the Plan of the Institute
may be obtained at the Bookstores of Messs Harold
Murray, James Woodhouse, Chas. Workman, Geo.
M. West, J. w. Randolph,iA. Morris, w. A. Buffers
and Knowles Walford.
az Applications for admission, or inquiries in
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