The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-10-27

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For more than a year, have the magnificent struc-
lures of the Tcrre-IIaute Female College, been
steadily progressing. They now nearly COM
peted and will be open for the reception of pupils,
On Wednesday,, the sM OF September nert.
The site Of the College. the buildings, the
raugemets for study and comfort, and the Faculty,
deserve here passing notice.
Trrrc-fIaute, the site of the College, is a beaut-
fl and healthy city, accessible by railroad from all
directions. and central to a numerous and apprecia
ting population. Ii is high, its imports
From statistics, it is clearly shown that for several
years past, there have been fewer deaths and less
sickness here than at any Western city, Of equal
population.
The buildings viii be fitted mp in the latest style
and with all the modern Improvements. They will
he warmed by steam, and lighted by gas, and fur
nishcd with warm and cold baths and what is
~ to be found in institutions Of learning,
. ..-=-. A CYMEASIuM,
Where the body, made healthy and symmetrical by
exercise may support and assist the lal,ors Of the
mind.
A prominent feature Of the College, is the proyi-
sion made for the health of the pupils. The
are spacious and well ventilated there being beatl1-
tfuly furnished parlor, with separate sleeping
apartments for each TWO young ladies.
The grounds are ample, comprising So acres in a
is a native forest grove, with winding walks and
bors forming most delightful promenade for pu-
pils-all the grounds will be tastefully ornamental.
FACULTY.
The Faculty will consist of a thoroughly expe-
rieacrd and efficient corps Of instructors.
Rev JOIN Covert, A. NJ, founder and former
Female College, is first President.
! Rev ALPHONso WOOD, \. NJ, late President of
the Ohio Female College, and the distinguished au-
thor of several scientific works, bearing his name,
will be the presiding teacher OF the College, and In
structer in Mental and Moral Science.
Prof Il. $. BoswoRTu, late Professor of Chcmis-
try, etc, in Farmers College, Ohio, will take the
chair of Natural Science, upon which he will lee
ture and experiment.
DEsTAING s. COVERT, \. ~, Professor of Ancient
Languages and Literature.
Prot j. C. M1xGSGER late of Philadelphia, first
teacher If instrumental music. And from six to
ten additional gentlemen and lady teachers of long
standing and successful experience.
No pains expense will he spared 70 procure
teachers in every department, of the very highest
qualifications, 80 that pupils wishing to perfect
themselves in the higher styles Of music, any of
the solid ornamental branches, may here receive
the desired instruction. That pupils from abroad,
may derive the greatest advantages TO he gained a.
Boarding Schools, they required to board in the
institution, with the teachers (inless by special per-
mission of the Prcsideut) that they may have the
benefit of their example and society.
The course of studies viii be thorough and eXten-
sive. embracing ali the branches usually taught in
highest Summaries Of learning, English, CLASH
cal and the Fine Arts.
The year is divided into two sessions of twenty
weeks each, Commencing respectively on Wednes
day, the Sth of September next, and the 9th day o
February, 1859.
The expenses Of the school year. including board
and tuition in all the branches Of the regular
course, rooms furnished, fuel. lights and washing,
will be S22j--Iayable semi-annualiy in advance
The usual extra charges will be made for the orna
mental branches.
APPARATUS AND LECTURES.
Frest. WOOD and Prof. BOswoRTH, will deliver
full courses Of Lectures with the aid Of the Telc
scope and other apparatus, sufficient to iustrat,
eXperimcntaily the principles Of the sciences pur
sued. Books. and all other requisites for entcrin-
the College, may be had ut the College, i'll thu
city.
All letters of inquiry on business, should h
addressed TO Rev. Jo1IH COVERT, d. 5. COVERT
TerreH aute Indiana.
The undersigned citizens of Telre- Hautc, have &C
cepted the Office of Trustee of the TerreHaute Fe
male College, and may be referred at any time b.
such as desire further information concerning til
arrangements advantages of the College:
Rev. E. G. Taylor, Curtis Gilbert,
Rev T. Gordon, r. w THOMPSON,
I s. II. Potter, Rev. J. G. Wilson,
: Rev. W. G. Spencer, Rev W. Modesto,
4 Rev P. Wiley, r. L. Thompson,
A. C. Potwin, Rev. N. A. Jewett,
| Lucius Ryce, w D. Griswold,
Thos. Bowling, w j. Ball,
= Benz. Mckeen, Jas Harrington,
L. G. Warren, David Hartsock,
A McGregor, C. Y. Patterson,
w. Paddock, J. H. Watson,
t Jabez Hedden, And. Wilkins,
! James Hite, H. D. Scott,
James Barnes, T. G. Buntin.
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