The Opelousas courier., 1859-08-13

OF FTe2ScH GnN AGtSTss
-, Professor Of English and Engl;sh LII
eTdtEre.
DEING resident Of this locality, for the last fcur
kD teen years, having assisted Mrs. Delaruee ii
the direction of her school for Young Ladies' founded
In the year 1884, and which terminated only at thu
death of its foundress, expect to be able fully to an
swer the expectation of those parents who shall have
epnhded the education of their children to me.
will do every thing that depend upon to assis
the development of their intelligence, and as far
may be possible, to improve in them those intelec
tta qualities which ought to be the characteristics
Of men whom the citizens of free country may ons
day cali to fll the high stations in government
shall do all that depend upon me to make them good
citizens and good fathers Of families. Fer this pnr.
pose liberal education developing the intellect il
required an education free from contracted and anti
intellectual IDEAS the offspring of ignorance and su
| perstition, her ordinary companion.
But knowledge Of science, the exercise Of the
polite arts will not suffice by themselves for COM
plese education. Religious ideas should also be in.
cncated in their young minds. The belief in one
God is as rational as it is necessary. Though the
rites by which we honor the Divinity differ to for
they prove and the same object, that s to offer
hommage to the Great Creator, the Archstect Of the
Universe. Our religious motto should then be 1ose-
rat;os lore Of God and our ,,eigh6or. Every atten-
ton win be bestowed upon the stadents-Ther food
will be healthy and'abundant. They shall have for
their recreation and the exercise necessary to their
health, large and spacious play grounds. In fine,
every thing will be done for the physical and moral
improvement of the students.
Corporal pu ishment expressly forbidden. Parents
will receive once every three months bulletin OF the
health and progress of th eir children.
8:
Board and tuition, in the two languages,
per year, #% $140 90
Half boarders, and instruction in the two
languages, per year, 10 90
Day scholars, same instruction, per year, 90 90
per month, 90
Washing, by the year, q 10 90
Mending, F." 10 90
Bed, 5 90
Expenses of sickness at the cost Of parents, they
choosing their physician. A
No diminution will be allowed for sickness not ex-
ceeding one month.
Each quarter payable in advance and all qu2rteas
once commenced will be due in full. Each student
shall furnish one cord Of wood for the winter.
Two public examinations year, that is one in
June and the other in November. The Latin, -
Spanish languages &C., as well as Drawing, Painting
Music, Fencing, Dancing, are paid extra.
Every boarder should bring summer coats 2
winter coats, pair summer pantalsons, pair win
ter pantaloons, cravats, 2 vests, pair socks, Q
blanket cotton counterpane, I mosquito bar, I
pair of sheets, napkins, g towels. pocket hand
kerchiefs, blue bed cover, bucket, knife, fork
and spoon, combs, tooth brushes.
Paper, pens and books at the cost Of parents.
.a REFERENcEs:
Hon. J. H. Overton, A. GanigSes Esq.,
Hon. B. A. Martel, Evte. Debaillon,
Thos. H Lewis Esq., Joseph q. Guidry,
T. s. Robin Esq, P. L. Hebrard.
DIR. DELARUELLG
Opelousas, March 18th, 1858.