The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-17
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
rEHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI

Viz lhlSlEES Ot lH1S lNoll-
L TUTE take pleasure in announcing that its ex-
eroisss viii commence MONDAY. The sfco"d q
Ocf9Scr ntxt.
The buildings in preces. of erection; which are
planned expressly for this purpose Will ahord accoi-
'Io5atious for from, 2jn 70 S6s pupils The ample
grounds Of the Institute offer delightful shade and
privacy for recreation during Iecess hours while
roor In Inc attic provides sutsh'e retirement
f,r .xe-c se and in emp easant weather
N9'hjne Will be omitted which can eontTbote TO gve
tho young ladies who may reside in the family OF the
ent the security contJT and enjoy ment OF a
W.. ordered home The total amount Npended. in
sc.reely f.il sbort Of SEQ 600; and the Trustee
f assured that those who obtain their education in
~. Insttute viii regard the advantages offered the
COURSE OF INSTRUCTION.
instruction will be provided in every branch usu.
a studied by young ladies' froIa the earliest period
vhen il s desirsbe to send children TO school, to the
hcacst Stages OF edccatou There will be three De-
YaItments OF Instruction in the Ins'nute-a fre
psraiOry Department, Collegiate Department, snd
; Department Of Music and Ornamental Brerches-
Each will have It's distinct officers, individually re-
.poasble tor the progress Of the pupils under their
rasrfe-wbie ali vii! be conducted as one bsrmon-
ogs system. under tire constant supervision Of the
President. Rev BASIL MaN1y, j.
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
The u,ual English studies viii be commenced and
prosecuted urder the charge OF two experienced la
dies and ali pains III be taken TO ensure noyoash-
nes this Fundamental part of educaton by frequent
eGd examinations conducted By the President
himself Vocal Music wiz be taught, without any
extra charge The Tudiments of the science may be
,cquired ia this way with manifest advantage, al
very esry period 1t is proposed that the more al
yanc.d clsssrs Of this Department oh Il take the ini
tiatory steps in learning French. Oral instruction,
together with exercises toe black board, will here
be principally relied great point will be gain
e1 srds onS So that
French may be learned someJrhdf ds a French child
ieas IT The task will be made easy, and converted
INTO pleasure, By commencing ~ the proper way,
and ndsr skful Instructor so that there shall be
.otbing to andcarn when they come to the more
--lsntihc study of the language
The studies of this department contemplate four
years aud require. in order TO entrance upon
IN I'm a familiarity with English Grammar Geogra-
ply Arithmetic and the other studies Of academic
course.
4 prominent place will be given throughout this
department. TO the critical study Of English the his-
tory Of its formation, its idoms the tyle Of its most
eunent authors; and also to the attainment Of skill
the practical Of it by frequent exercises in
Composition. The Greek, Latin, French German,
Italian and Spanish languages will be ught by well
qualified instructors. gentleman of eminent at
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences And, the sum cf $4,000 having been Gppro-
prised for the purchase of scientific apparatus it is
believed the: ths pupil here will enjoy great ia.
ces in these branches as in any Of the Colleges Of
he State.
Science. Biblical Literature, Rhetoric, Logic. the
PiCcj pies of Taste ard the Evidences of Christian
ny viii be given by combining the of text books.
with familiar lectures, and frequent examinations,
written as well as oral. Ard the same plan will be
pursued in other stndies as far as asspPicable
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
The science well az trained in the practice of Vo
cal Music, part OF the regular Course and with
out any extra charge. The introduction of Singing
q frequent exercise has fine effect in promoting
cheerfuness coed order aud health, as well as In
forming the vocal organs and culvstiug the taste.
In instrumental Music the most thorough and faith
ful instruction will be afforded the Organ, Piano.
Hap and Guitar; and advanced Glasses for Solo and
QusItette Singing will be formed.
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 NeedewOrk, &c.
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
OF an accomplished and intellectual young lady; and,
40 far as in them lies, nothing has been spared, or
shall be withheld, thst may promote this result.
TERMS:
tHuU pa ydbe in aGrancc Oct |, 1854; the remainder
March !. 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
Ehghsh Stu0les. $50 20
FfehCD.. III to
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages each. ........ % 60
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Muslc-PianO, with use Of instrument. $40 00
organ OF hafp.'.'..s... 6o w
Drawing Painting Embroidery, &c.....S $50 to 30 60
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Board fuel, lights, &c. inciuded) ).......S230 90
............................ 70 u
~ No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
stationery at their own expense. In of pro
ttacted sickness d deduction will be made for alb.
s-nce. Applications for admission, inquiries in
regard to other particulars, may be addressed to Rev
BASIL MANLY, j., President Of the Institute, Rich
m0nd, Va. J. B. JETER
Jy ll-3m President of the Trustees