The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-09-05
EDUCATION.
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
THE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTT
l. TUTE take pleasure in announcing that lie cx

- TuTE take pieasufe IN announcing that ifs ex
sreises win commence on MONDAY, he second Of
October ncxt.
The buildings, In process Of erection. which are
snoaatons for from $50 10 soo pupils. The ample
grounds of the Instifate offer delightful shade and
privacy for recreation during recess heurs; while
for exercise and amusement in unpleasant westher.
Nothing viii be omitted which can contribute to give
Presdent, the security comfort, and enjoyment of
we'll ordered home. The total amount expended, In.
euda. grounds bgldns .hat, and
this Institute win regsrd the offered them
fully 'a:c:oiH1fRss coHRsE E az tsEsf ssrRucyr1or IS
Instruction will be provided in every branch usu.
ally studied by young sdiea from the eaIiiest period
when it 10 desirable to send children to school, to the
highest stages OF education There will be three De-
partmen of instruction in the InHitute-a Pre-.
parstory Department, Collegiate Department, and
Each will have ts distinct ofhcers, individually re-
sponGoe for the progress OF the pupils under the1r
ous system, under the constant supervision of the
'''''f PREPARAToRY DEPARTMENT.
The usual English studies will be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge Of two experienced la
dies and sll pains will be taken to ensure thorough.
mes: in this part Of education BY freausn.
himself Vocal Music will be taught, without any
extra charge. The rudiments of the science may be
acquired In this way. with manifest advantage, at
very early period. 1t is proposed that the ad.
vsnced classes Of ., Department sh. take the ini-
tistory steps in learning French Oral instruction,
together with exercises the black board, win here
be principally relied on. great point will be gain
ed By early familiarity with the proper pronunciation
French may be learned someschat as a French child
learns it, The task viii be made easy, and converted
into pleasure, BY commencing in the proper way,
and under skful instructor, that there shsll be
nothing to tsntearn whsn they come to the more
scientific .tpdy Of The laagusss;
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT..
de ertn uf nil ata farr
years course, and require in order entrance upon
them a familiarity with English Grammar. Gsogra
course.
prominent place will be given, throughout this
tory of its formation its idioms the style Of it's most
eminent authors and also to the attainment Of skill
in the practical use OF it by frequent exercises in
Italian and 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 of $4,000 having been appro-
priated for the purchase OF scientific apparatus 1t is
believed that the pupil here will enjoy great fs.
clties in these branches in any of the Colleges of
the State.
Instruction in History, Moral Philosophy, Mental
Science, Biblical Literature, Rhetoric, Logic, the
Principles of Taste and the Evidences of Christian
ity viii be given by combining the of text books,
with familiar lectures, and frequent examinations
written well as oral And the same plan will be
bEPARTMENr OF oRNAMENFfzAL BRANCHES.
the science well 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 well IN
forming the vocal organs and cultivatng the taste.
In Instrumental Music the most thorough and faith
full instruction will be afforded the Organ, Piano.
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Glasses for Solo and
QuaItette Singing will be formed.
Much attention will he paid TO the formation of a
pure and correct taste in all the fine arts and the
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting, Embroi.
derry and Ornamental Needlework, &c.
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 to make the elegance and attractyeness
of an accomplished and intellectual young lady; and,
50 far as in them lies, nothing has been spared or
shall be withheld, thtt may promote this result.
TERMS:
(HaG payable in adrance Oct |, 1854; the remainder
March /, 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
Engukn otudles.. SSU I0
rrohCb... III 70
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies .............S5 $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each......... 20 90