The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-19
BY j. A. COWARDIN.
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
TNHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI.

naan.d exrre.sy for This purpose will afford accom-
nodations for from go to $40 pnp,sc me ample
privacy for recreation during recess hours; while
large room in the attic provides suitable retirement
ar and Amusement in unp pieasant weather.
Nothing will he omitted which contribute to give
tho young ladies' who may reside in the family OF the
President the security. comfort, and enjoym of
vel ordered home The total amount xpe uded in
GLIDING grounds, building. furniture, and apparatus
will scarcely fall short Of 500 ooe and the Trustees
feel assured that those who obtain their education in
this Institute viii regard the advantages offered them
SIS fully justtyns 80 La agss sg ontlsy tlC,on
Instruction will be provided ia every branch usu-
ally studied by yuung ladies', from the earliest period
when it i. desirable to send children school, to the
highest stages OF education. There will be three De-
psrtmeuts of instruction in the Institutes Pre-
psraIorY Department Collegiate Department, and
& Department of Music and Ornamental Branches
Each will have its distinct officers, individually
,ponsble for the progress Of TIE pupils under their
charge-whiie all will be conducted as one haTmoLi-
system. under the constant supervision of the
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
The u.uai English studies will be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge of two experienced la
dies and all pains will be taken to thorough
mas in this Fundamental part Of education BY freduent
reviews and examinations conducted by the Presden
himself Vocal Music will 6e taught, without any
extra charge. The rudiuents of the science may he
acquired in this way, with manifest advantage, at
very early period IL is proposed that the more ad
vanced classes of thi, Department sh. take the ini
tiatory steps in learning French. Oral instruction,
together with exercises on the black board, viii here
be principally relied on great point will be gain
ed by ealy ailiarity with the proper pronunciation
end the meaning OF common werds and phrases 50 that
French may be learned soReJrhat a French child
iearHs M The task will be made easy, and converted
into pleasure. by commencing in the proper wsy
nothing 10 uHtearR when they come to the more
scientific study of the language.
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
The studies OF this department contemplate four
and require, in order to entrance upon
them familiarity with English Grammar Geogra-
course N''N'''-''
prominent place will be given, throughout this
department. to the critical study Of English the his
tory of its formation, its idioEas the of its
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 aud Spanish languages will be Taught by well
qualified instructors A gentleman of eminent at
tainments and successful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor Of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences. And, the sum cf $4,000 having been appro
pTated for the purchase of scientific apparatus it is
believed that the pupil here will enjoy great IA
cites in these branches as in any of the Colleges of
he State
Instruction in History, Moral Philosophy, Mental
Science, Biblical Literature Rhetoric, Logic, the
PEcip pies of Taste and the Evidences of Christian
lily VIII be given by combining the use OF text books
with familiar lectures, and frequent examinations
written well as oral. And the plan will be
pursued in other studies as far as pplicable.
DEPARTMENT OF ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science well as trained in the practice, of FO
cal Music, part OF the gular Course, and with
out any extra charge. The introduction of Singing
frequent exercise has fine effect in promoting
CheeTfuIness, gOO1 OrGST ana ns attn, IS well as
forming the vocal organs ard cultivatng the taste.
In Instrumental Music the Host thorough and faith
full instruction will be afforded on the Organ, Piano.
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Classes for Solo and
QusTtette Singing will be formed.
Much attention will he paid to the formation of
pure and correct taste in all the fine arts and the
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting, Embroi.
dery and Ornamental Needework, &c.
Ia 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 attactiveness
OF an accomplished and intel ectua young lady; and,
go far as in them lies nothing has been spared,
shall be withheld, thNt may promote this result.
(IIaD Payabie adraRce Oct. |, 1851; The remainder
Mlrch |. 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
English Studies. GO
10 co
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, esch......... 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Musc-Piano, with use of Instrument........S70 90
Guitar GO GO 90
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery, &c.....$20 to 50 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Board iuel, lights, &C. included 200 90
"Ashng' 70 o
~ No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
stationery at their own expense In of pro
tacted sickness deduction will be made for alb.
sence: Applications for admission, or inquiries in
regard to other particulars may be addressed to Rev
BASIL MANLY, JT, President of the Institute, Rich
mond, va. j. B. JETER
-ly l4-3m President of the Trustees.
TfHE subscriber having retired from the
Practice of Medicine, and purchased of Mr..
JAMES D; THOMAS his entire stock of DRUGS,
MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, PAINTS, OILS, DYE
STUFFS, &c &c will devote his time and energies
to the Drug Business
Having lived in Drug store in this CITY for several
years, and afterwards graduated at the Richmond
Medical College, and practiced medicine for more
than two years, he feels fully competent to com
pound medicine with accuracy and dispatch He will
also be aided by competent assistants.
Physicians' prescriptions put up accurately and
neatly, at all times, both day and night
OWEN B. HILL,
Druggist and Chemist,
Market Place, franklin street.
Having sold to Dr.. OWEN B. HILL
my stock Of DRUGS, MEDICINES, &C., confident.
y recommend him to my friends and patrons and the
public generally. JAS. d. THOMAS
NOTICE.-Ata meeting of the President
and Directors of the Richmond Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad Company, held at the Depot Of
the Company, in Richmond, 22d April 1854,
Resolved, That dividend of 81 per cent out of the
profits of the company for six months ending Slst
March last, be declared, payable to the Stockholders
May next.
A true copy from the minutes
ap p25 ts C. w. MACMURDo, Trea'r.
nRAWING TO A CLOSE-The time
~ being near at hand when the subscribers are
compelled to close business for the season, to reft
their store In the modern style; and their stock of
goods being still much larger than is desir able will
oher for the next few weeks still better bargains
than heretofore. The assortment in goods most suit
ed for this season is No l. and cannot be surpassed
IN the city namely, in Irish Linens Pillow Linens
Diapers Striped, Checked and Plaid Muslins Cam.
brcs and Jaconets, Dotted Swiss rich embroidered
MusIins for dresses and for curtains Long and Short
Lace Mitts, Bobbin Edgpg., Linen Hdkfs Gra,s
Linen and Embroidered Hdkfs Collars Chemisettes
and Sleeves, with full stock Of Domestics. Please
give US an early call, and get your supply.
j. MILLHISEK BRO.
le 20 1913 Broad street
I'EA TRAYS.-In sets and singly, of
- oval, gothic and oblong shsp pes some richly in
lad and painted "
Aise' e great variety of Hand Walters
i,s BULKLEY CO.,
~ - 1877 Main st.
II ERRINGS.-7l bbls. No. | HaIiay
IL Henings, for sale by
jyl7 FLANAGAN, STOKES co
EOR HIRE.-A very likely BOY abo,,,
Il ID years of age, who is recommended as helm
good house servant.
JAMES d. ELLETT.
Jy8 General Agent and Com. Merchant
GUANO-400 tons Peruvian Guano, in
~ store and afoat, for ssle by
DRIME SMALL SIDES AND SHOUL.
l. DERs, landing per steamer for sale by
yl8 JOHN ii. CLAIBORNE.