The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-20
EDUCATION
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
fNHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI.

RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
THE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI
Il TUTE take pleasure In announcing that it's ex
efo'ses will commence on MONDAY a1e second q
The buildings, in process OF erection. which are
Planned expressly for this purpose, will afford accom-
modatlons for from go 10 soc pupiis The ample
grounds Of the Institute offer delightful shade and
privacy for recreation during recess hours; while a
large room in the attic provides suitable retirement
for exerc se and amusement in unpleasant weather
Nothing will be omitted which contribute to give
the young ladies who may reside in the family OF the
Presdept the security. comfort and endowment of a
well ordered home. The total amount expe nded in.
GLIDING grounds, building, furniture, and apparatus
wi scarcely fall short Of $50 ooc; and the Trustees
this Institute will regard the advantages oere ths
COURSE OF INSTRUCTION.
instruction will be provided in every branch usu-
silly studied by young ladies' from the earliest period
when Ia desirable to nd children to school, to the
highest stages OF education. There will be three d e.
paTtments OF instruction In the lus itute-a Pre-
psratory Department., Collegiate Department, and
Department of Music and Ornamental Branches.-
Zach Will have its distinct officers individually
sponsbc for the progress of the pupils under their
chsrFe-while sl will be conducted as one harmoni.
Gus system, under the constant supervision of the
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
The usua! English studies will be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge of two experienced la
dies aud all pains will be taken to thorough
in this part of education by frequent
Isvews 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 manifest advantage al q
very early period. Ii is proposed that the more ai
venced classes of this Department sh all take the in
tistory steps in learning French. Oral instruction
together with exercises on the black board, will here
be principally relied on. A great point will be gain
ed by early familiarity with the proper
aud the meaning OF common words ana phrases that
French may be learned somelchGt as French chR2
learns H. The task will be made easy, and converted
into pleasure, by commencing in the proper way,
snd nder skifu instructor 50 that there shall be
al n gQfr rTT u hen hey ms To n.ors
scientific study of the language.
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
The studies OF this department contemplate four
course and require, in order to entrance upon
tnep familiarity with English Grammar, Geogra-
ply, Arithmetic and the other studies Of academic
course.
A prominent place will be given, throughout this
department 10 the critical study of English, the his
tory of its forrlston its idios the sty e Of its most
eminent aUhors and also the attainment of skill
a the practical cf it by frequent exercises in
Composition. The Greek, Latin, French, German,
Italian and Spanish languages will be taught by we'll
qualified instructors gentleman of eminent at
tsInraents and successful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences. And the sum OF $1,000 having been appro-
pTiated for the purchase of scientific apparatus it is
believed that the pupil here will enjoy great IA
cties 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
ity viii be given by combining the of text books,
With familiar lectures, and frequent examinations,
pursued IN other studies as taT as sppilcable:
DEPARTMENT OF ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES.
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science well as trained n the practice OF No
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 h alth, IS well IN
forming the vocal organs and cultivatng the taste.
In Instrumental Music the most thorough and faith
tul instruction will be afforded the Organ, Piano,
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Glasses for Solo and
Qu8Itette Singing will be formed.
Much attention will ne paid TO the formation of q
pure and correct taste IN all the ne ars, ana to the
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting, Embroi-
derry 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 goes to make the elegance and attractive
of an accomplished and intellectual young laGy and,
far as in them lies, nothing has been spared or
snail be withheld, th,t nay promote this result.
TERMS:
tHalf payaJIe in adrance oct l. 1854: tie remainder
March |, 1859
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
Enslsh w
French. ~
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies, $50 90
Ancient aud Modern Languages, each......... 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT..
MGsc-Piano, with use of lustEument........S100 90
organ or H&Tp''.''... 80 C0
Guitar ..-......................... 60 90
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery, &c.....S2o to 50 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Beard. fuel, lights L c., incuded) $500 90
washing ~ W
E9~ No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
Stationery al their own expense. In cases of pro
tTacted sickness deduction will be made for eb-
sepce. Applications for admission inquiries in
regard other PARTICULARS may be addressed to Rev.
BASIL MANLY jr., President Of the Institute Rich
mond, Va. J. B. JETER,
jy l4-3m President of the Trustees.
SOUTHERN FEMALE INSTITUTE
~ The next session of this Institution will Gem
mence on the first Monday in next October, and end
the first day of July
MRS. GEN. PEGKAM will receive young ladies
into her family boarders, and visit the lecture
rooms daily. TERMS:
D" Ut
FIeHch extra. 70 W
Ldtiu ID W
One-halt payable lst October, the rest 18th of
February. INSTRUCTORS:
D. LEE POWELL.
ROBT. MORRISON,
g. PERSICO,
MADEMOISELLE VASSAS.
For further information address
MRS. GEN PEGRAM, or
R0BT J. MORRISON,