The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-09-08
EDUCATION
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
THE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTT.


Il TUTE take pleasure In announcing that Its ex
srci.es will commence on MONDAY. de second Of
October merit
The buildines in process of erection. which ar.
planned expressly for his purpose viii sford Accom-
modation. for from $50 to 500 pupils The ample
grounds Of the Institute oder delightful shade and
privacy for recreation during recess hours: while
large room In the attic provides suitable retirement
for exercise and amusement in unpleasant weather
the young lsdies who may reside In the family OF the
President the security: comfort and enjoyment Of
veil ordered home The total amount expended, In.
cludine grounds building. furniture, and appsratus
viii scarcely fall short Of ESQ 0o0 and the Trustees
feel assured that those who obtain their education In
''' ''5saa coGRsE E OF tsEFf fssrRncyTroN Is rSRsisy
Instruction will be provided in every branch usu.
when it desirable to send children to school, to the
highest stages OF education There will be three De-
psrmenfn, n Of Instruction In the Insttute-. Pre-;
Department Of Music and oman ental Branches.-
Each will have its distinct o6icers individually
charse-while all will be conducted a. one harmoni-
Gus system under the constant supervision of the
pI''dePh PhEfAsAr6sT Efx s.is5 MtfdEf pdEEf1AiRrmEnr Al
The usual English studies will be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge Of two experienced la
in this fundamental part of education by frequent
reviews and examinations conducted by the President
himself Vocal Music will be g taught. ,S withou. any
acquired, in this way, with manifest advantage, at
very early period. 1t 10 proposed that the more sd
vanced classes of ths Department sha take the ni-
.iatory steps in learning French. Oral instruction
together with exercises on the black board will here
be principally relied on. great point will be gain
ed by early familiarity with the per pronunciation
and the meaning words and phrases 90 that
French may be learned somewhat a French child
Learns it, The task will be made easy. and converted
into pleasure, BY commencing in the pr@per way,
and under skiful instructor that there shall be
nothing to uniearn when they come to the more
'''' CoLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
The studies OF this department contemplate four
years course and Ie91Fe in order TO entrance upon
ply Arithmetic and the other studies Of academic
course.
department the critical study of Engli,h, the his
tory of its formation, its doms the style of its
eminent authors; and also to the attainment of akil
Composition. The Greek, Latin, French, German,
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 $1,000 having been appro-
prated for the purchase of scientific apparatus Ii 10
believed that the pupil here will enjoy great "a
cities in these branches ss 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
lily will be given by combining the of text books.
with familiar lectures, and frequent examinations,
written as well as oral And the same plan will be
bEPARTMENTo OF oRNAMENsffaLs BRANCHES.
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science well as trained in the practice of Vo
cal Music, part of the reguhr Course aud with
out eny extra charge. The Introduction of Singing
frequent exercise, has fins effect in promoting
cheerfulness good order and ieslth, as well In
forming the vocal organs and ctltivang the taste.
In instrumental Music the est thorough and faith
full instruction will be afforded the Organ, Piano.
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Classes for Solo and
Quaitette Sin 9ing will be formed.
Much attention will he paic to the formation of
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 ain of the Trustees and of
the Faculty of Instruction ID afford the pupils of this
Institute opportunity to learn within its walls, all
that goes to make the elegance and attractiveness
of accomplished and int I!ectua young lady; and,
80 far as in them lies, tiing has been spared,
shall be withheld, that ma promote this result
TERMS
(4dJ payable in ddrance Oct |, 1854; the remainder
March 4 1867
PREPARATORYSEPARTMEN
Eg Engnsh studies. ....'..............s5 s5o 90 90
trench... ...H................... l0 20
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies es.............S5 $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, eech......... 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Music-Piano, with use + Instrument. $40 90
organ or HaTP. r.................... 80 Ui
Drawing Painting, Eml bidery, &c.... $40 to 50 90
BOARDING kEPARTMEET.
Board (fuel, lights, &c. cuded) )..........S2oO 90
Washlng... .................... 20
" No extra chargesH Pupils provide Books and
Stationery at their oW1 expense In cases of pro.
tracted sickness de6lction will be made for ab-
sence: Application fer admission, inquiries in
regard to other particulars be addressed to Rev.
BASIL MANLY, jr., President Of the Institute, Rich.
mond, Va. J. B. JETER,
Jy l4-Sm President of the Trustees