The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-16
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Where the body, made healthy and symmetrical by
exercise may support and assist the labors Of the
mind.
A prominent feature of the College is the provi-
sion made for the health Of the pupils. The rooms
spacious and well ventilated there being beau
tifuliy furnished parlor, with separate slecping
apartments for each two young ladies'
The grounds are ample, comprising 50 acres in a
pleasant part Of the city, about onethird Of which
Is native forest grove, with winding walks and ar
bors, forming most delightful promenade for pu-
pils-all the grounds will be tastefuly ornamental.
FACULTY.
The Faculty will consist of thoroughly cxpe-
rie,iced and efficient corps of instructors.
Rev. JONI COVERT. a. NJ, founder and former
President of the Ohio Female College, and Glendale
Female College, is first President.
Rev. ALPnoNso WooD, 4. 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
structor in Mental and Moral Science.
Prof X. s. BoswORTH, late Professor of Chemis-
try, etc, in Farmers College, Ohio, will take the
chair OF Natural Science, upon which he will lee
ture and experiment.
ID EsTAISG 5. COVERT, a. NJ, Professor Of Ancient
Languages and Literature.
Prof J. c. MISINGER, late of Philadelphia, first
teacher Of instrumental music. And from six TO
ten additional gentlemen and lady teachers Of long
standing and successful experience.
No pains or expense will he spared 10 procure
teachers in every department of the very highest
qualifications, that pupils wishing to perfect
III inc styles OF music, any OF
the solid or ornamental branches may here receive
the desired instruction. That pupils from abroad,
may derive the greatest advantages to be gained
Boarding Schools, they are required to board in the
institution, with the teachers unless by special per-
mission Of the President), that they may have the
benefit of their example and society.
The course Of Studies will be thorough and exten-
sye. embracing ali the branches usually taught in
our highest Summaries Of learning English, CLASH
cal aud 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 OF
February, 1853.
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 s225-payable semi-annuaIly in advance
The usual extra charges will be made for the
mental branches.
APPARATUS AND LECTURES.
Prest. WoOD and Prof BoswoRTH, will deliver
full courses Of Lectures with the aid Of the Tile
scope and other apparatus sufficient TO illustrate
experimentaly the principles of the sciences pur-
sued. Books, and all other requisites for entering
the College, may be had at the College, or in the
city.
All letters of inquiry or on business, should he
addressed to Rev. JoHS CoyIRT, or ID. 5. COVERT,
Terre-Haute, Indiana.
The undersigned citizens of Terre-IIaute have ac-
cepted the office of Trustee of the Terre-Haute Fe-
male College, and may be referred to at any time by
such as desire further information concerning the
arrangements or advantages of the College:
Rev. T.. G.. TAYLOR, Curtis Gilbert
Rev 4. Gordon, II. w. Thompson,
s. III Potter, Rev. j. c. Wilson,
Rev. W. G. Spencer, Rev. W. MODESTO,
Rev p. Wiley, r. l.. Thompson,
a. C. Potwin, Rev VI. A. Jewett,
Lucus Ryce, W. d. Griswold
Thos. Bowling, w. j. Ball,
BENZ. Mckeen, Jas. Harrington,
l.. c. Warren, David Hartsock,
A. McGregor, C.. Y. Patterson,
W. Paddock, j. III. Watson,
Holden. And. WiIkins.