The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-10-05


steadily progressing. They now nearly COM
pleted, and viii be open for the reception of pupils,
On Wednesday,. he sth Of September eert.
The site of the College, the buildings, the
Engagements for study and comfort, and the Faculty,
deserve here passing no.icc.
Terre-Hautc, the site of the College, is beauti-
full and healthy city, accessible by railroad from all
directions, aud central to numerous and apprecia-
ting population. II is high, as it's imports
From stattics, Y 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 will be fitted up in the latest style
and with all the modern improvements. They will
be warmed by steam, and lighted by gas, and fur
nished with warm and cold baths, and what is
ly to be found in institutions Of learning, "a
A GYMNASIUM, -
Where the body, made healthy and symmetrical by
exercise may support and Assist the iabors Of the
mind
A prominent feature of the College, is the provi-
sion made for the health of the pupils. The rooms
spacious aud well ventilated, there being beau
tifully furnished parlor, with separate sleeping
apartments for each two young ladies.
The grounds are ample, comprising 81 acres in
pleasant part of the city, about onethird of which
is native forest grove, with winding walks and
bors, forming most delightful promenade for pu-
FACULTY. - e..s --.--
The Faculty will consist of thoroughly expo
rienced and efficient corps of instructors.
Rev. JOHN COVERT, A. NJ, founder and former
President of the Ohio Female College, and Glendale
Female College, is first President. --
A. NJ
the Ohio Female College, and the distinguished
thor of several scientific works, bearing his name,
will be the presiding teacher Of the College, and H.
structor in Mental aud Moral Science.
| Prof. R. s. BeswoRTT, late Professor of Chems-
try, etc. in Farmers College, Ohio, will take the
chair of Natural Science, upon which he will lee
/ ture and experiment.
| D'EsrAING S. CovEfT, A NJ, Professor Of Ancient
1 Languages and Literature sMG @
! Prof J.. G. MIsINGER, late of Philadelphia, 6rst
I teacher Of instrumental nlusic. And from six to
: tan lady ilpr9 Of
standing and successful experience.
| No pains or expense will be spared to procure
| teachers in every department. of the very highest
| qualifications 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
Boarding Schools, they required to board in the
institution, with the teachers unless by 81 ecal per.
mission of the Presideuti, that they may have the
beneft;of their example and society.
The course of studies will be thorough and extern.
size, embracing all tho branches usually taught in
our highest Summaries Of learning, Engl-h, Ciassi
| The year Is divided into two sessions of twent,
! weeks eachs commencing respectively on Wednes
/ February, 1859. e&sA9 s@ 4saz 7 =
The expenses of the school year, including boerr
and tuition in all the branches of the regular
course, rooms furnished, fuel, lights and washing
will DO S225-payablo semi-annualIy in advance
The usual extra charges viii be made for tho orna
APPARATUS AND LECTURES.
Prest. WooD and Prof. BoswoRrH, will deliver
full courses of Lectures with the aid of the Tele
scope and other apparatus sufficient to illustrate
experimental the principles of the sciences pur
sued Books, and all other requisites for entering
tile College, may be had at the College, or in tn
city, 4sss
Al letters Of inquiry or ON business, should b
addressed to Rev. JONI COVERT, or ID. s. Covert
Terrc- Hamtc, Indiana.
Tho undersigned citizensof Terre-lIaute, have &C
male College, and may be referred to at any time
such as desire further information concerning tn
arrangements or advantages of the College:
Rev. z. q. Taylor, Curtis Gilbert, 49,
Rev. 7. Gordon, il. w. Thompson,
; s. II, Potter 9ev. j. G. Wilson, T..
+ Rev. w. g. Spencer, 4sev. w. Modesto,
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