The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-28
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE
THE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTT.

EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMAI.E INSTITUTE.
THE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI.
= TuTE take pleaure Ia announcing that Its ex
The buildings. In pr ,cess of erection. which are
inodassons fsr from $50 % 500 pupis The ample
grounds of the Institute offer delightful shade and
srre room In the attic provides suitshls retirement
for exerc lee and amusement in unpleasant weather
Nothing win be omitted which can eonsbute % give
President the security comfort and enjoyment of
well ordered home. The total amount expended In.
viii scarcely a short Of $50 oos and the Trustees
feel assured that toae who obtain their education in
this Institute viii regard the sdvants ges offered the
''i' ''sa'fGRss coGRsH oF ssff issTsucrroN IS
Instruction will be provided in every branch usu-
ally studied by young lades from the earliest period
when Is desirable to end children to school, to the
highest stages of education There will be three De-
psrtnsnts OF inssIae'ion n the Ins'itate-s Pre-;
department of Music and Ornamental Branches
Each will have its distinct officers, individually res
eharre-while .l will be conducted as one harmoni.
Gus system. under the constant supervision Of the
f's'd'PPtR PRssAs4TosT kfs sss! shffdE fDdkEp5hiarMENr Al
The usuai English studies will be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge of two experienced la.
dies; and all pains will be taken to ensure thorough
in this part of education by frequent
reviews and examinations conducted by the President
extra charge The rudiments of the science NAV be
acquired In this way with manifest advantage, at .
very early period 1t is proposed that the T.
tistory steps in learning French Oral instruction,
together with exercises on the black board will here
ed by early familiarity with the proper pronunciaton
and the meaning fcommon wsrds and phrases that
French may be learned sonse,chat French child
learns a. The task will be made easy and converted
into pleasure, by commencing in the proper way
and under skiful instructor, that there shall be
nothing to uniedyn when they come to the more
' coLLEGIATE DEaPARTMENT.
The studies of this department contemplate four
years course aud require in order to entrance upon
them familiarity with English Grammar, Geogra-
rhy, Arithmetic and the other studies Of academic
course.
A prominent place will be given, throughout this
department. to the critical study of English. the his
spept sutbors and also to the attsnme 9 ' Of .s
in the practical OF it BY hequent exercises in
Composition. The Greek, Latin, French, German,
Italian and Spanish languages will be taught by we'll
qualified instructors. gentleman of eminent at
tainuents aud successful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences And, the sum Of 5000 having been appro-
pIiated for the purchase of scientific apparatus, is
believed that the pupil here will enjoy ss great IA
ctties in these branches in any of the Colleges of
he State.
Instruction in History, Moral Philosophy, Mental
Science, Biblical Literature. Rhetoric, Logic. the
Principles of Taste and the Evidences of Christian
il y will be given by combining the of text books
with familiar lectures, and frequent examinations
written as well ss oral. And the plan will be
pursued in other studies az far applicable.
DEPARTMENT OF ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES.
The whole School win be regularly instructed in
the scisnce IS well as trained N the practice of Vo-
cal Music, part of the regular Course, and with
cut any extra charge. The introduction of Singing
ss frequent exercise has fine effect in promoting
eheerfuness good order and health as well as In
forming the vocal organs and cuIsiyatios the taste
In Instrumental Music the most thorough and faith.
full instruction will be Bfforded the Organ, Piano
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Clssses for Solo and
QuaItette Singing will be formed.
Much attention will he paid TO the formation of a
and correct taste in all the fine ars and to the
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting, Embro-
dery and Ornamental Needlework &c EE
In short it will be the aim of the Trustees, and of
the Faculty of Instruction to aerd the pupils of this
Institute opportunity to learn, within its walls all
that to make the elegance and attractveness
of an accomplished and Intellectual young lady and
80 far as in them lies nothing has been spared or
shall be withheld that may promote this result.
TERMS:
(Iaf payable in ddeance Oct l, 1854; the remainder
March /, 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT..
rTencD..... l0 u
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies. $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each. 20 co
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Music-Piano, with of Instrument. $40 90
Organ or Harp. p..............-......... 80 90
Drawing Painting, Embroidery. $50 to SO 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Board: tfnel, lights, &c, ucluded) $500 90
~ No extra charges Pupils provide Books and
stationery at their own expense. In cases of pro
tTacted sickness deduction will be made for ab.
seRce Applications for admission, or inquiries in
regard to other PARTICULARS may be addressed Rev.
BASIL MANLY jr, President Of the Institute, Rich
mond, Va. ]. B. JETER,
jy 14-3m President of the Trustees