The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-09-01
EDUCATION,
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
TNHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTT.

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.reises will commence on MONDAY, the second Of
October aerf.
The buildings, In process of erection. which are
CLAIMED expressly for his purpose, will afford gccou.
modations for from $50 TO 500 pupils The ample
grounds of the Institute offer delightful shade and
privacy for recreation during recess houys while Q
large room in the attic provides saitabls retirement
for ercise and amusement 10 unpleasant weather.
Nothing will be omitted which contribute TO give
the 7ouns ladies who uay resida in the family Of the
President, the security comfort, aad enioymen of
we'll ordered hons The total amount expended, in
cludins grounds, baiiding furnturc, and apparatus
, scarcely fall short Of $50 600; and the Trustee
feel assured th. those Who obtain heir e9ucation in
this Institute will regard the advantages offered them
as S 'asGpss coGRsE !: oF sFsf ssrRucxf1oN IS r%Rsui5sxf
Instruction viii be provided IN every branch usu.
ay studied by young ladies, from the earliest period
highest stages OF education. There will be three De-
partmsnts of instTuetion in the lnssitute-A- Pre-
psyatory Department, Collegiate Department, and
Department of NJ Masc and Ornamental Branches.-
Each will have its distinct officers. individually re-
sponsble for the prosre of the pupils under thetr
eharae--whis ell wil be conducted as one harnoni-
GUS system, under the constant supervision OF the
President, Rev. BASIL MANLY, Jr.
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT
The usual English studies will be commenced and
prosecuted uuder the Charge Of two experienced la
dies and all pains will be taken TO ensure thorough
in this fundamental part OF educstion by freqnent
reviews and conducted by the President
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 more ad-
vsnced classesot th's Department shai take the n-
tiatorJ steps in learning French Oral instruction.
together with exercises the black board, will here
be principally relied great point will be gain
ed By early familiarity with the proper
andthe meaning ofcommon words and phrases; so that
French may be learned sonnechat as French child
learns it, The task will be made easy, and converted
into pleasure, by commencing in the proper way,
ard ndeI skiiful instructor that there shall be
nothing to uTiedrn when they come to the more
scientific study of the langusae.
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
TIE studies OF this department contemplate four
years sourse aud require in order to entrance upon
thein 4 familiarity with English Grammar, Geosra-
ply, 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.
tory of its formation, its idioms the style Of its most
10 the practical Of it by frequent exercises in
Composition. The Greek. Latin, French, German,
Italian and Spanish languages will De Taught by well
qualified Instructors 4 gentleman Of eminent at
taiu.nsnts and successful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor of Mathematics ani Physical
Sciences. And, the sum OF 2G6o having been arpro
prsted for the purchase of scientific apparatus it ia
believed that the pupil here will enjoy great Ia
cties in these branches in any Of the Colleges of
the State
Instruction in History, Mora! Philosophy, Mental
Science, Biblical Literature. Rhetoric, Logic, the
Principles of Taste and the Evd6nceE OF Christian
lily viii be given by combining The of text hooks
with familiar lectures and frequent examinations,
written well SIS oral. And the same plan will be
pursued in other studies as far as sappicable
DEPARTMENT OF ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES.
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science well trained in the practice of Eo-
cal Nj usic, part of the regular Course, aud with
out any extra charge. The Introduction OF Singing
frequent exercise. has fine effect in promoting
cheertuness good order and health. well IN
forming the vocal organs and culivating the taste
la Instrumental Music the most thorough and faith
full instruction will bs afforded on the Organ. Piano.
Harp and Guitar and advanced Classes for Solo and
QuaItette Sin King Will be formed.
Much attention will e paid TO the formation of a
purs and correct taste in all the fine arts and to the
attainment OF skill in Drawing, Painting, Embro-
derry and OrnanleEtai Needlework &c
In short it " III be the aim CT the Trustees and of
th6 Faculty OF instruction afford the pupils of this
Institute opportunity to learn, within its walls, a
That goes to make the ele' aud atrastveness
Of accomplished end intel ectuai young laay; snd
so far as in them lies, nothng has been spared or
shall be withheld, th.t Eogy promote this result.
TERMS:
(liay payable in adrance oct. |, 1854; the remainder
Mdrct ] 1881
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
Eh"'fsh ctuoles.. $50 20
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English aud Scientific Studies s............. $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each. h........ 90 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Music-Pian0, with of instrument. SO 90
organ CT Halp... p......................... 80 40
od -ai 80. ....' .......:..... bo 10
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery. &c..... $50 to 30 10
BOARDING DEPARTMENT..
Board (fael, Lights NC. inciuded). S2O0 90
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Es Nc extra charges Pupils provide Books and
Stationery at their own expense. In cases OF pro-
tTacteG sickness deduction Will be made for ab-
regard to other particulars may be addressed to Rev.
BASH. MANLY Jr-, President Of the Institute, Rich
mOnd, Va. j. Is. JETER
Jy l4-5m President of the Trustees.