The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-31
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
TNHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI.

l. TUTE take pleasure In announcing that its ex
ereises will commence on MONDAY, The second o.
October neIf.
The buildings, in process of serection. which are
planned expressly for this purpose will afford accom-
grounds Of the Institute offer delightful shade apf
privacy for recreation during recess hours; while
large room 10 the attic provides suitable retirement
for eserc ise and amusement Ia unpleasant weather
Nothing viii be omitted which contribute give
the young ladis. who may reside In the family Of The
wall ordered home The total amount u IN
euding grounds building, furniture, and apparatus
feel assured that those who obtain their education IN
this Institute viii regard the advantages offered them
fully dsso5yps coRsE E oF sEss fSsTscyTroN ss Ssfsy
Instruction will be provided in every branch usu
ally studied by young ladies' from the earliest period
highest stages of education There will be three De-
partments of instruction in the Ins'itute-a Pre-
paratory Department, Collegiate Department, and
Department of Music aud Ornamental Branches
Each will have its distinct officers, individually
sponsele for the progress Of the pupils under their
ons system. under tho constant supervision of the
f''''''I' PkisPARAToRY DEiPARTMENT.
The usual glish studies will be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge OF experienced la
dies; and all pains will be taken to ensure thorough
reviews 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
very early period. 1t is proposed that the more ad-
vanced classes of this Department eh I'll take the n
tiatory steps in learning French Oral Instruction.
together with exercises on the black board, will here
be principally relied on great point will be gain
cd bv early familiarity with the proper pronunciation
French may be learned somewhat French child
learns it, The task will be sade easy, and converted
into a pleasure, by commencing in the proper way,
and nder skilful instructor, that there shall be
nothing to unlearn when they come to the more
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
The studies of this de Partment contemplate four
years course aud require IN order to entrance upon
ply Arithmetic, and the other studies of an academic
course.
A prominent place will be given, throughout this
department the critical study of English, the his
tory of its formation its dioms the style of It's most
eminent authors; and also to the attainment of skill
In the practical use OF it by fIequent exercises in
Composition. The Greek, Latin, French, German,
italian and Spanish languages will be Taught by well
taipments and successful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences. And, the sum cf $1,000 having been appro
Priated for the purchase of scientific apparatus, it is
believed that the pupil here will enjoy great fa
ctesin these branches as in any of the Colleges of
be State.
Instruction in History, Moral Philosophy, Mental
Science, Biblical Literature Rhetoric, Logic. the
Pr1cipes Of Taste, and the Evidences Of Christian
with familiar lectures, and frequent examinati ons
written well as oral. And the same plan will be
DEPARTMENT OF ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES.
The whole School will be regularly instructed ia
the scencs well as trained n the practce OF to-
eel Music part of the regular Course, and with
ont any extra charge, The introduction of Singing
frequent exercise, he's fine effect in promoting
cheerfuIness good order and health, IS well as In
forming the vocal and cultivatug the taste.
In Instrumental Music the most thoroug gh and faith
full instruction will be afforded the Organ, Piano
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Glasses for Solo and
Qusrtette Singing will be formed.
Much attention will re 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 Nee6ework &c
In short il 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 elegance and attractive
so far as in them lies, nothing has been spared or
shall be withheld thst may promote this result.
TERMS:
(af payable in ddranee Oct. l, 1854; the remainder
March l, 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
French. lo u
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Sceu'itc Studies $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages each. 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Musc-Piano, with use of instrument. $40 90
Organ or Harp. Observation-Disclosures. 30 co
Guitar OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 60 90
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery. &c....S S20 to SO 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Board, (fuel, lights, &c. includedI 90
eshlDg. ~ "
" No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
Stationery at their own expense. In cases of pro
tracted sickness deduction will be made for ab.
regard to other PARTICULARS may be addressed Rev.
BASIL MANLY, jr, President Of the Institute, Rich
mond Va. J. B. JETER,
is l4-3m President Of the Trustees