The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1859-09-21
PROSPECTUS OF ST. JOSEPH,S FE-
MALE ACADEMY.
suLPHUR SPRINGS, MADISON CO. MISS.
VEV1IS Institution conducted by the Sisters of ST

III
VHWlS Institution conducted by the Sisters of st.
Il Joseph, is situated on the Canton and Carthage
stageroad this site having been selected on account
OF the peculiar healthfulness of the location The
buildings although not quite complete as yet, are
however sufficiently large to accommodate from
thirty to forty boarders. The Fairgrounds are ex-
tensiye and pleasantly shaded The course Of in
stfuction comprises every branch Of education.
both useful and ornamental, taught in the best
academies of the country,
The terms Of the institution have lately been re-
dueed in order to bring within the reach Of larger
number Of children, the inestimable benefit Of
OF christian education. Pupils of every reiRious
denomination are admitted, while no undue iniu.
ence can ever be used to bias the religious prnci
pies Of the young Ladies' nor win any Of the schoI
ars be allowed to embrace the Catholic Reiieion
without written permission from their parents.
Terms per session Of Eve months payable in
advance. -
Entrance the first year only).... $500. SIS 90
Board and Tuition, bed and bedding, wash
ing ana mendlng- ..................... 80 90
Piano and use Of Instrument ........... 20 90
auisAr ..-.................. Is 90
french language forms no extra charge
Painting in Water Colors, Grecian and Oriental,
also instruction in the making Of hair worsted and
muslin MOWERS, form extra charges, Books and
stationery are furnished at the institution, and
charged to Parents. Boarders are required to
bring with them knife fork. SPOONS. napkins. comb
etc.
WINTER UsFoRx Blue Merino dress and cape,
net trimmed with red.
SUMNER UEIFoRM: Pink and white dress and
bertha capes blue SASH swiss muslin veil and white
straw fiat, trimmed with blue.
Inc scholastic year commences on the first Mon
DAY in September, and ends on the fifteenth day of
Every three months bulletins are transmitted to
parents and guardians informing them Of the con-
DUCT proficiency and health Of their children OF
wards.
All communications to be addressed to the Moth
or Superior Of st Joseph's Academy.
REFERENCES: Rt Rev Bishop Elder, Nathez, and
all the the Rev Clergy of the Diocese.
N. B.-The stage leaves Mr. Pearce's Hotel, Can
ton, Miss for Sulphur Springs, every Monday,
wednesday and Friday att A NJ.
Sept '59-w1m.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI.
FACULTY OF ARTS.
Frederick A. P. Barnard, LII. D., President and
Professor Of Physics, Astronomy and Civil En-
William F. stearns, LII. D., Professor Of Govern
mental Science and Law.
George W. Carter, d. D., Professor Of IntelIec-
tual and Moral Philosophy, and international
Law.
Edward G. Boynton, "A, Professor Of Chem
istry, Mineralogy, and Geology.
Jordan N. Phipps, M. A., Professor of Mathemat
les.
Wilson G. Richardson, NJ A., Professor of Latin
and Modern Languages.
Henry Whitehorne, III. A., Professor of Greek and
Ancient Literature.
William d. Moore, NJ. A., Professor of English
Language and Literature.
Assistant in Natural Philos-
sphy. p
will commence on Monday the 3rd of October next.
1t offers advantages to young men seeking thor
ough education, unsurpassed anywhere in the Uni
ted States, and unequalled in the South.
Its apparatus and arrangement for theillustration
Of Physical science, and Chemistry entirely
rivalled. In mineralogy il possesses q cabinet Of
select specimens, choice and valuable.
Its collection of shells surpasses in variety and
beauty any other public collection on this Con-
tinent.
The President and Professors need no commenda-
ton from the Board Of Trustees, most of them
being well and favorably known to the public, as
experienced and able instructors.
The location Of the University is in the highest
degree healthful- no epidemic sickness has ever
occurred there or in Oxford.
The government of the University is mild but
efficient: Every effort is made to cultivate manly
tone of feeling among the students and an elevated
tone of morality; it is moreover surrounded by q
population whose practical regard for religion and
morality is well known and is not surpassed any
where.
1t is also easily accessible, being on the line of
he Mississippi Central Railroad, which will be
completed in q few months. .4 M
The accommodations for the comfort Of students
IRE ample. Two spacious boarding houses will be
open BY October.
spacious Gymnasium, with all the most approved
lparatusfor encouraging bodily exercise and promo
ing physical development will be ready for use In
he fall.
TERMs-Tuition $40 per annum.
Fuel and attendance SIS. To those who lodge
'ut of the college buildings $40.