The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-07
EDUCATION.
klCHMUND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
'NHE TRUSTEES OF THIS NSTT.

klLHaUND kEMAi.E INSIIIiTTt
TNHE TRUSTEES OF THIS NSTT
TUTE take pleasure In announcing that it, = =
ercses will commence on MONDAY. ns second d
Tho buildings, in process of erection, which are
planned expressly for thi. puagose VII sTord accom-
r,'nSs Of The Institute offer delightful shade aud
n,vacy for reerestion during recess hours; while
-.s roor In the ettic provides suitable retirement
aars,sre ice and amusement in unpleasant weather.
Sahrr will be omitted which can contribute TO give
hs ,ouns ladies who may reside in the family Of the
prssdent the security. comfort and enjoyment OF
Ill o1d,rsd home The total amount expended, in
elvaias grounds, building, furniture, and apparatus
sl sssared that those who obtain their education In
his Institute viii regard the advantages offered them
a. fully iu:.fypt % lar lsgss MssSsTpfCT1oN ss SaIIsy
Instruction will be provided in every branch usu
,lIy studied by young ladies' from the earliest peroo
when it 10 desirable to send children 70 scnool 70 Ine
highest stages Of education There will be three De-
,srtmsuts Of instruction In the 1nstitute-a Pre.
narstory Department, Collegiate Department, ano
a sDepaTtment of Music and Ornamental bIsnehea-
Each will have its distinct officers, individually re-
sPsrss~wSis iii viii be conducted As one harmoni
Gus system, under the constant supervision Of the
PREPARATORY 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
ness In this fundamental part of education by frequent
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 msntest advantage at
vsnesd classes of th. Department Oh Ill take the mi
tatory steps in learning French Oral instruction,
together with exercises the black board will here
he principally relied on. great point will be gain
ed by early familiarity with the proper pronunciation
and the meanin ofcommon words and phrases thai
French may be learned someaohat as a French child
learns H. The task will be made easy, and converted
into pleasure, by commencing in the proper way,
and nder a skful instructor, so that there shall be
nothing to antedrn when they come to the more
scientific study Of the lsnguaee.
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
The studies of this department contemplate four
years course and require, in order to entrance upon
them a familiarity with English Grammar, Geogra-
ply. Arithmetic, and the other studies of academic
course.
A prominent place will be given, throughout this
department the critical study Of English, the his
tory of its formation its idios the style of it's most
eminent authors and also to the attainment 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
quslifed instructors. A gentleman Of eminent at
teinments and successful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences. And, the snm cf $1,000 having been appro-
pated for the purchase of scientific apparatus. it is
believed that the pupil here will enjoy as great a.
ciites 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 win be given by combining the Of text books
with familiar lectures, and frequent examinatio ons
written as well oral. And the same plan will be
bisaf bEPARTMEST Is 'oquSs OF oRNAMENRAE BRANCHES
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science well 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 he alth, well in
forming the vocal organs and cultivatng the taste.
In Instrumental Music the most thorou gh and faith
full instruction win be afforded the Organ, Piano
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Clssses for Solo and
QuaItette Singing will bs formed.
Much attention will he paid TO the formation of q
pure and correct taste in all the fine arts and to the
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting, Embroi.
dery 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
Institute opportunity to learn within its walls all
that make the elegance and attractive
so far as in them lies, nothing has been spared
shall be withheld, that may promote this result.
TERMS
(HaG payable in adrance Oct l. 1854; the remainder
March l. 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
Engnsh STUDIES $50 90
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each. 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Musc-Pisno, with use of iustrument........S $40 90
organ OF p......-.................. go 90
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery &c....S $50 to so 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Beard, tuel, lights, &C., included ......SaOO 90
ES- No extra charges Pnnil. nrovie Roofs ~ .na
stationery at their own expense. In eases of pro
tracted sickness deduction will be made for sb
sence; Applications for admission, inquiries in
regard to other Particulars may be addressed to Rev
BASIL MANLY, jr, President Of the Institute Rich
mend, va ). B. JETER,
JY l4-Sm President of the Trustees