The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-09-14


For more than year, have the magnificent struc-
lures Of the Tcrre---.te Female College, been
steadily progressing. They are now nearly CON-
peted and will be open for the reception Of pupils,
On Wednesday, the ak Of September merit.
The site Of the College, the buildings, the ar
rangcments for study and comfort and the Faculty,
deserve here passing notice.
Terrc- liaute, the site Of the College, Is heauti
full and healthy city, accessible by railroad from all
directions, and central to a numerous and apprecia
ting population. IL Is high, rs its name imports
From statistics, il 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, aud fur
nished with warm and cold baths and what is rare
ly to be- found i'm institutions of learning,
A GYMNASIUM.
Where the body made healthy and symmetrical by
exercise may support and assist the labors Of the
mind.
prominent feature Of the College, is the provi-
sion made Tor the health OF the pupils The rooms
spacious and well ventilated, there being beau
tifully furnished parlor, with separate sleeping
apartments for each two young ladies.
The grounds are ample, comprising So acres in a
pleasant part of the city, about onethird of which
is a native forest grove, with winding walks aud ar
bors, forming ID most delightful promenade for pu-
pS-"ii the grounds viii be s"slefnily ornamen'ed.
The Faculty will consist Of thoroughly expe-
rieaced and efficient corps OF Instructors.
Rev. JoHS COVERT, A. NJ, founder and former
President Of the Ohio Female College, aud Glendale
Female College, Is first President.
Rev. ALPHoNso WooD, A. NJ, late President Of
the Ohio Female College, and the distinguished
thor of several scicntific works, bearing his name,
will be the pres ding teacher Of the College, and In-
structnr in Mental and Moral Science.
Prof. X. :. BOswoRrII, late Professor Of Chemis-
try, etc, in Farmers College, Ohio, will take the
chair of Natural Science, upon which lie will lee
ture and experiment.
D'ESTAING :. COVERT, 4. NJ, Professor Of Ancient
Languages and Literature.
Prof. J. G. MixISGER. late Of Philadelphia, first
teacher of instrumental music. And from fix Ia
ten additional gentlemen and lady teachers Of long
standing and successful experience.
No pains or expense will be spared Ia procure
teachers in every department, of the very highest
qualifications, that pupils wishing To perfect
themselves in the higher styles of music, or any Of
the solid or ornamental branches, may here receive
the desired instruction. That pupils from abroad,
may derive the greatest advantage to he gained at
Boarding Schools, they required TO hoard in the
institution, with the teachers uuss by special per-
mission Of the Prcsident), that they may have the
benefit of their example and society.
The course Of studies will lie 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 Wcdnes-
day the sth of September next, aud the 9Th day Of
February, 1859
The expenses of the school year, including board
and tlition in all the branches Of the regular
course, rooms furnished, fuel, lights and washing,
will be s225-payable sen-annually in advance
The usual extra charges will lie made for the
mental branches.
APPARATUS AND LECTURES.
Prcst. WooD and Prof BoswoRrH, will deliver
fuii courses Of Lectures with the aid Of the Tee-
scope and other apparaius sufficient TO illustrate
expcrimenn,ly the principles Of the sciences pur-
sued Books and all other requisites for entering
the College, may DC had at the College, or in the
city.
All letters of inquiry or on buriness, should I've
addressed to Rev. JonN COVERT, ID. =. COVERT
Tcrrc-IIaute, Indiana.
The undersigned citizens Of Terre-Ifautc have ac-
cepted the Office of Trustee of the Terre- Haute Fe
male College, aud may be referred to any time by
such as desire further information concerning the
arrangements or advantages of the College.
Rev. T.. g. TaS Tor, Curtis Gilbert,
Rev. Il. Gordon, X. W. Thompson.
:. III. Potter, Ycv. j. G.. Wilson.
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