The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-30
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
HNHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI.

II TUTE take pleasure In announcing that ia er.
.rci.ss will commence on MONDAY, hs SECOND %
The buildings. In process Of erection, which are
planned expressly for this purpose will afford accom-.
sround. Of the Institute osr dsiishsfu shsas Ia
privacy for recreation during hours; while
large room In the attic provides suitable retirement
Nothing will be omitted which can contribute to rive
the young ladies who may reside In the family Of the
Prs,aesI the security comfort and enjoyment Of :
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this Institute will regard the advantages offered them
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Instruction win be provided Ia every branch usu.
ally studied by young ladies' from the earliest period
when 1t 10 desirable to send children to school, to the
highest stages Of educ.ton There will be three De-
psrtments Of instructon In the Insfitute-s Pre-
psratory Department Collegiate Department, and
. Department of n usic and Ornamental Branches.
Each will have Its dstinct officers, individually
sponsble for the progress OF the pupils under their
charse-while ell viii be conducted a. hsrmoni-
ous system, under the constant supervision Of the
e''''dep. PRErARArosY Efy sa1so 1sds spdEsiakrMENr.
The usual English studies will be commenced aud
prosecuted under the charge Of two experienced Ia
dies and sii pains will be taken thorough.
In this fundamental part of education by frequent
reviews and examinations conducted by tho President
extra charge. The radiments of the science may be
acquired, in this way. with manifest advantage, at q
very early period 1t is proposed that the more ad
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
and the meaning common words and phrases that
French may be learned sometohdt French child
Learns e. The task will be made easy and converted
and nder skiful instructor, that there shall be
nothing to ualearn when they come to the more
'''A' coIEEafaTE ;sSIf 4 IA isiSfas ipEaPARrMENr.
The studies OF this department contemplate four
sqS GIdsG to
phy Arithmetic and the other studies of academic
course.
department. to the critical study Of g.h the his
tory of its formation, its dioms the style of its most
eminent authors and also to the attainment of skill
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.
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences. And, the sum of $4,000 having been appro
believed that the pupil here will enjoy great ia.
citesin these branches as in any of the Colleges Of
Instruction in History, Moral Philosophy, Mental
Science. Biblical Literature. Rhetoric, Logic. the
Principles of Taste, and the Evidences of Christian
ty win be given by combining the of text books
with familiar lectures, and frequent examinations,
written well oral. And the same plan will be
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The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science, we'll trained In the practice of Vo-
cal Music, part of the regular Course, aud with
out any extra charge. The introduction of Singing
as a frequent exercise has fine effect in promoting
cheerfulness, good order and health, as well In
forming the vocal organs and cutivatinz the taste
In instrumental Music the most thorough and faith
full instruction will be afforded the Organ, Piano.
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Classes for Solo and
Quartette Singing will be formed.
Much attention will he paid to the formation of a
pure and correct taste in all the fine arts and to the
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting, Embroi-
dery and Ornamental Needlework, Gc.
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
of an accomplished and intellectual young lady; and,
go far es in them lies nothing has been spared, or
shall be withheld, that may promote this result.
TERMS:
Halt payable in adrance Oct l. 1854; the remainder