The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-10-02
IHyERRE-H.RUTE FE.u.sEE COL.
" IEGE TERk E-uAliTE- lNlIANA-

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For more than year, have the magnificent stFuc-
lures of the Tcrre-Haute Female College, been
steadily progressing. They now nearly COM
pleted and will be open for the reception of pupils
On Wednesday,, the Sth of September next.
The site of the College, the buildings, the
rangements for study and comfort, and the Faculty
deserve here passing notice.
Terre- Haute, the site of the College, ia beauti-
full and healthy city, accessible by railroad from all
directions, and central to numerous and appzecia-
ting population 1t is high, as its name 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 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
~ to be found in institutions of learning,
A GYMNASIUM,
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 pruvi-
sion made for the health of the pupils. The rooms
are spacious and well ventilated, there being beau
tifully furnished parlor, with separate sleeping
apartments for each two young ladies.
The grounds are ample, comprising g acres In a
is native forest grove, with winding walks and
bors, forming most delightful promenade for pu-
pils-eli the grounds will he tastefully ornamental.
The Faculty will consist of a thoroughly oxps-
| rieaoed 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.
Rev. ALPHoEso WOOD A. 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 tho College, and In
| structor in Mental and Moral Science
| Prof. K. s. BoswoRTH, late Professor Of Chenis-
try, etc, in Farmers College, Ohio, will take the
chair of Natural Science, upon which he will lee
ture and experiment.
! DEsTAING 5. Covert, a. NJ, Professor of Ancient
| Languages and Literature.
Prof j. c. MIs1NeER, 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 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 advantage TO be gained at
Boarding Schools, they 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 extern
sive, embracing all the branches usually taught in
our 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 OF
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 S225-payable scnli-annually in ADVANCE
The usual extra charges will be made for the orna-
mental branches.
APPARATUS AND LECTURES.
Prest. WooD and Prof. Bosw0RTH, will deliver
full courses of Lectures with tho aid of the Tele-
scope and other apparatus, sufficient to illustrate
experimentally 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 on business. should be
addressed to Rev JOHN COVERT, or D. .. Covert
Terre-Haute, Indiana.
4 cit of haya
cepted the office of Trustee of the Terre Haute Fe
male College, and may be referred to at any time by
such desire further information concerning tht
arrangements CT advantages of the College,
Rev. e. G. TaJ lor, Curtis Gilbert,
Rev. I. Gordon, r. W. Thompson,
s. Ii. Potter, Rev j. G. Wilson,
| Rev. W. g. Spencer, Rev w. Modesto,
Rev. p. Wiley, R. L. Thompson,
A. G. Potwin, Rev. N, A. Jewett,
| Lucius Ryce, W. D. Griswold,
Thes Bowling, w. J. Ball,
! Benz, Mckeen, Jas. Harrington,
l.. g. Warren, David Hartsock,
A. McGaregor, C. Y Patterson,
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