The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-10-26
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scnt1 nORELL N CONY NOTION.
ryvERRE-RgUTE FEMALE coz

For more than year, have the magnificent struc-
lures Of the Tcrre-Haute Female College, been
steadily progressing. They now nsarly
plcted and viii be open for the reception of pupils,
on Wednesday,, Ae stt Of September ncrt.
The site of tho College, the buildings, the
engagements for study and comfort, and the Faculty,
deserve here passing notice.
TcrIp-Haute, the site of the College, is beauti-
fu and healthy city, accessible by railroad from all
directions, aad central to numerous and arprecia
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
The buildings will he fitted up in the latest style
and with all the modern Improvements. They will
be warmed by steam, and lighted by gas, and fur
nishcd with warm and cold baths and what is rare
~ 10 DO found in Institutions of learning,
a GYMNASIUM,
Where the body, made healthy and numerical by
exercise Ei2% support and assist the labors of the
mind.
A prominent feature OF iAe College, is the provi-
sion made for the health Of the iinils The rooms
arc spacious and well ventilated, there being beau
tifully furnished parlor, with separate Sleeping
apartments for each two young ladies.
fairgrounds are ample, comprising SO acres in
pleasant plTt Of the city, about onethird of which
is native forest grove with winding walks aud ar
hors, forming most delightful promenade for pu-
pils-''ll the grounds viii be taztefuily ornanented
FACULTY.
The Faculty will consist of thoroughly expe-
. rcaccd 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. ALPHoNso WOoD. A. n, 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
structcr in Mental and Moral Science.
( Prof. L. 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.
D'EsrAING 5. COVERT, A. NJ, Professor Of Ancient
Languages and Literature.
Prof. J, {. 4IININGER, 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 advantages to lie gained
Boarding Schools, they required to board in Tho
institution, with the teachers UncSs by special per-
mission of the Presidcnt), that they may have the
benefit of their example and society.
The course of studies will be thorough and extcn-
sve, embracing all the branches usually taught in
our highest Seminares 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, 1879.
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 scmi-annually in advance
The usual extra charges will be made for the orna
APPARATUS AND LECTURES.
E. Prest WOoD and Prof. BoswoRTH, will deliver
fail courses of Lectures with the 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 bad at the College, or in tbs
city.
All letters of inquiry or on business, should he
addressed to Rev. joins COVERT, or j. 5. COVERT
Terrell aaIte, Indiana.