The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-09-04
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
TyHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI

RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
TJHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI.
i TUTE take pleasure In announcing that It's ex
.rc.es VIII commence on MONDAY. tAs second o.
Octabey merit.
The buildings, in process of erection. which are
p4nned expressly for this purPose will afford accom-
modations for from $50 TO 500 pupils. The ample
sreunds Of the Institate offer delightful shade and
privacy for recreation during recess hours; while q
large in the attic provides suitable retirement
for exercise and amusement In unpleasent weather
the young ladies who may reside In the family Of the
President, the security. comfort and enjoyment Of
ciudins grounds, building, furniture and apparatus
will scarcely fall short Of $50 GEO; and the Trustees
feel assured that those who obtain their education in
this Institute will regard the advantages offered them
COURSE OF INSTRUCTION.
pssd sde from IN sfs tss s.Psa nspod
hen it is desirable to nd children to school, the
hghest stages OF education There will be three De.
paratory Department., Collegiate Department, and
Department Of Music and Ornamental Branches.-
Each will have its distinct officers individually
,Ponsihle for the progress OF the pupils under their
charEe-while sll will be conducted harmoni-
o0s 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 all pains will be taken to thorough
in this ia tai part of education, by frequent
reviews srd exanlna conducted By the President
extra charge. The rudimsnts Of the science may be
acquired, In this way with ma nifest advantage, at
very early period 1t IL proposed that the more sd-
ganced classes of this Department shall TAX the n
history steps in learning French. Oral instruction.
together with exercises the black board, will here
be principally relied on A great point will be gain
ed By early familiarity with the proper pronunciation
and the meaning OF common words and phrases 50 that
French may be learned somephat as a French child
learns f The task will be made easy, and converted
INFO pleasure, BY commencing in the proper way
and nder skilfu instructor that there shall be
nothing to mntearn when they come to the more
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
The studies of this department contemplate four
them familiarity with English Grammar, Gsosra.
department. to the critical study Of English. the his
tory OF its crmstion its doms the style of its most
IN the practical use OF it by frequent exercises in
Composition. The Greek, Latin French, German,
Italian and Spanish languages will be taught by well
qualified instructors. gentleman of eminent at
tanments and successful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor of Mathematics and PHYSICAL
Sciences And, the sum of $1,000 having been appro.
priaed for the purchase of scientific apparatus Il
believed that the pupil here will enjoy great Ia
ciesi in these branches in any of the Colleges Of
the State. 80.
Instruction in History, Moral Philosophy, Mental
Science, Biblical Literature, rhetoric, Logic, the
Principles of Taste, and the Evidences of Christian
lily will be given By combining the use of text hooks
with familiar lectures, and frequent examinations
written as well as oral. And the same plan will be
bEPARTmENT Io OF oRNAMENPFAaI n IN e Fas1SF BRANCHES.
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science, well as trained in the practice of Vo-
Cal Music part of the regular Course and with.
out any extra charge. The introduction of Singing
as frequent exercise, has fine effect In promoting
cheerfulness good order and health, as well as in
forming the vocal organs and cutivatng the taste.
In instrumental Music the most thorough and faith
full instruction will be afforded the Organ, Piano.
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Cssses for Solo and
Singing
Much attention will he paid to the formation of
pure and correct taste in all the fine arts and to the
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting, Embroi-
derry and Ornamental Need 6lewcrk, &c.
In short, it will be the aim of the Trustees and of
the Faculty of instruction. afford the pupils of this
Institute opportunity to learn within its walls all
that goes to make the elegance and attractvenes
SO far in them lies, nothing has been spared, or
shall be withheld, that may promote this result.
TERMS:
(Half payable in adpdnce Oct L. 1854; the remainder
March l. 1851
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
English Studies. $50 90
rIthch'' lO CU
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies s.............. $50 90
Ancient snd Modern Languages, each......... 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Music-Piano, with use of Instrument........S70 90
organ or Harp......... 30 90
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery. &c. $50 to so 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Beard ttuei, lights, &C., inciuded) $500 90
J" asning 20 or
stationery at their own expense. In of pro-
tracted sickness deduction will be made for ab-
sence. Applications for admission, inquiries in
regard to other particulars may be addressed to Rev
BASIL MANLY, jr, President Of the Institute, Rich
mond, Va. j. B. JETER
Jy lf-Sm President of the Trusteea