The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1856-06-07
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A LBANO ADEMY-J. l. FuRMAN
"A Principal. ,sdated at Big Cane, Parish of St.

n LDANO, ADEMI--J IL. THURMAN,
h Nip Principal qa dated at Big Cane Parish of St
The cxci<.scsof this Institution will commence on
Monday, January7 1866 sl{ .YgA,teaq oil sD
The academic year which is forty-four weeks in,
length, is divided into three terms. l'F'A '''
The Spring term begins the first Monday in Janu-
ary, and ends the third Wednesday in April-at
which time win be held the annual examination.
The Summer term begins the fifth Menlay in
hs Fa t as ss tstS s & Msnay
September, and closes on tile fourth "Wednesday in
December.
A co1nmodious building has recently been erected;
and it is the intention OF the Rropretor 70 establish
boys and young men may obtain thorough English
education or be prepared for admission into College,
Girls are also received. The Principal gives his un
rcntting personal attention. and competent assist
ants will be provided rs necessity may require The
strctest is also directed to the moral culture of
the young, as well as to the formation Of correct
manners and habits. -s rt,5s..-ly .-.55t b.u.
Boarding can be obtained at reasonable rates in
private families in the vicinity of the Academy The
healthincss of the neghborhood is equal to that of
almost any other in the State; and the advantage of
the location, derived from the moral influences Of
the community and the absence Of places OF dissipa
tion, is not to be lightly esteemed
The requisite books and stationery will be supplied
to the pupils, at NewOrleans prices ,.. Ma.
A scholar will always be charged from the time Of
entering until the close of the term; and, for the
is desirable that the student may as far as practical
'le 'n'o' ~ p.Trs .r er r9y,os 70 rsr ss,. TERM
Primary Department. :. Reading, Spelling,
Writing Arithmetic and Geou,anhy gC'.I SlO M
Aeadenie Gao MIC Department 9s Beading, Dictaton,
English Composition, Rhetoric, Arithmetic, :.
f,inss;cJ i1c,,,,.;,n.,, attn I;rcol or
Eronch '''' '"e'' = -''''' N'''1' y - - IN m
ni,In..lt:,i y 1,..,t iic,,ro Ca ~ w
etrv. etc and iirher Enrlish Studies. 20 90
Big Cane, Jan. 5, 1856. ! ~, J. L. FURMAN.
opET0TrsAs EEMATE ACAnENTY
I AZ. 1oV ,';.,, a. .".;stanoo of M;ss uav .n5
Nine. de St. Anre have opcned in the Town Of
opelousas a first class School, whore the Practical
as well as Ornamental branches OF fenaie Edae;l-
ton Will be taught gr..,,...,
tho Ent,;sp liz; ond Erenc Ianuna eS ajsn Music Los.
sons on the Piano, Drawing, Painting, Transferring
French Embroidery in Silk, Chenille and Worsted,
Plain Needlc-work, and Department. 4.
e lfnSht nSpeS wen , se ,' er,n y, sa, %e
constant personal care to secure the patronage Of
the inhabitants of Opelousas and vicinity. .--
Terms per session OF twcIlty-one weeks payable
onehalf in advances tho balance in the middle OF the
session. 49, ut
Tuition in Primary Department. ........ .s20 w
Advanced ."..,s..'.'..25 w W
trcnch ........... '....'... 70 w
Drawing .,............... ...io w W
rfehcn liDrouery III Din, "orh'e" ~ ~ o
Opelolsas, December S, 1856
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nPELOCSAS ACADEM Y This lnstl-
~ tuition occupies the buildings erected for the
College of Franklin, a, tie distance Of about half
mile from the village of Opelousas.
The plan of instruction pursued at this Institution
embraces four distinct courses which may be pursued
separately or conformity viz: ..
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o0Anp'''''oN i''s'9 -'4'V'i l ~ '''
MA'hEMAfloAi1 oooNsH'
including Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Trigo
nometry with their application to Mensulation, Sur
T'.F' cc1r>r1r7c ro1-per 't 'l ID"
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including Geography, Natural ihllosoply, Astrono
ny y, "r'''' - ~ - = ~
t,lal Philosophy and Political Economy.
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FRESHMAN 'iass III Ihe University
Besides the regular courses, instruction Will b'
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