The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-05
by J. A. COWARDN.
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
rINHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INST1.

Il he lROO1 L1]O oT. A1AAO AAsf~A -
Il TUTE take pleasure In snnouneing that ita x
ercises viii commence on MONDAY. me seeoho o
October arzf. =.
tn. buildipsa In process of erection. which are
planned expressly for purpose will afford accom-
rnoda;ions for from go to 800 pupils The ample
grounds Of the 1usttuie cser oehghthIa, snaoe aae
isrse room in the attic provides suitable retirement
Tor eyercis snd smosement in unpleasant weather
Nothinr will be omit ed which contribute to givs
III. youns ladies who may reside in the family of the
President the security. comfort and enjoyment OF
well ordered home The total amount expended. In
GLIDING grounds building, furniture, and apParatns
will scarcely fall short of SEQ coo; and the Trustees
feel assured that those who obtain their education In
this Institute will regard the advantages offered them
iai'' ''scsotjiGjRsE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION..
Instruction will be provided In every branch usu
ally studied by young ladies from the earliest peroo
when It Is desirable TO send children to school, TO the
highest stages Of education There will be three De
partments OF Instruction in the Ipssita.e-a rre; w
Department of Music and Ornamental Branc he's
Each will have it's distinct officers, individually re-
charge-while ell viii be conducted as one harnon-
Qua system, under tbs constant supervision of the
P's'idsPPsRi PPsRikkFARATosY kfy Baisb ~ fDdEGPARrmENr
Tho usual English studies viii be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge Of two experienced Ia
dies and ali bains will be taken TO ensure thorough
nesz in this part of education by frequent
feyie and examinations conducted by the President
himself. Vocal Music viii be taught, without any
extra charye. The rudiments of the science may be
acquired in this way with manifest advantage, at a
very early period. 1t is proposed that the ad
vanced classes of this Department sh. take the ini-
tiAtory steps in learning French Oral instruction,
together with exercises the black board will here
be principally relied on. great point will be gain
ed BY early familiarity with the proper pronunciation
and the common words and phrases so that
French mny be learned sonseachdt as a French chld
learns IT, The task will be made easy, and converted
into pleasure, by commencing in the proper way,
and skilful instructor, so that there shall be
nothing TO nnIedrH when they come TO the more
scientific study of the language.
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
The studies of this department contemplate four
years and require: in order to entrance upon
phy Arithmetic, and the other studies OF an academic
course.
department the critical study Of English, the his
tory of its formation its dions the style of its most
eminent thors; and also to the attapment OF skl
In the practical OF it by frequent exercises in
Composition. The Greek, Latin, French, German,
Italian and Spanish languages will be taught by well
qualified instructors. A gentleman of eminent at
tenments and successful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences And, the sum Cf $1,000 having been appro-
priated for the purchase of scientific apparatus it is
believed that the pupil here will enjoy as great IA
cties in these branches az 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
iiy will be given by combining the use OF text books
with familiar lectures, and frequert examinations,
written well oral. And the same plan will be
biasP bFPARTMENT ifT 'oqU or oRNAMENfRL M BRANCHES
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science, well trained n the practice. of Vo-
cal Music part of the regular Course, and with
out any extra charge. The introduction of Singing
frequent exercise. has fine effect in proceeding
cheefulness good order and health, as well as In
forming the vocal organs and cultivatpg 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 Re paid to the formation of
pure and correct taste in all the fine arts and to the
ft.su nf ali in Dasn Er.Lr
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 goes to make the elegance and attractveness
of accomplished and intellectual young lady; and
80 far as In Them lies, nothing has been spared,
-'' "' TERMS ''''''' 'A' Result
(Haf payable in adpance Oct. l. 1854; the remainder
March 1851
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
English Studies. ......................S3 $50 co
French. 10 co
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies s.............. $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each. 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Music Piano, with use of lnstruDent......S $40 90
organ OF HarP'....'.. 90 20
Guitar ............................ 60 90
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery &C.,. $20 to so 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Board, (fue lights Il c., included S2O0 90
" "dsHihe'. 70 o.
" No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
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 cf the Institute, Rich
mond Va j. B. JETER,
1y l4-Sm President of the Trustees
ENGLISH CLASSICAL AND MATH-
LEMATICAL SCHOOL by S T. PENDLETON.
on 4th street. between Main and Franklin Streets
The subscriber graduated at the V. M Institute Ju.
ly. le48, since Engineered two years. and taught
school four years. Intending to remain the buai-
mes" for several years, if not permanently, he will
naturally use every exertion to give satisfaction
Session, from LIST Sept to lst July.
TERMS:
Ordinary English b franc S35 and SaO
For His cher English Branches and Langua-
ges... .:....................... IS and $50
e.ha lf hIna riutl.- L.