The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-20

DICHMOND FEMALE SEMINARY,
~ On Grace, 6etpesn Third and Fourth SITS.
REV. NJ; D. HoGE, D. D.. pr,

hEV. W. ". EOub u D..t
A. NJ. DUPUY, A. NJ, fl'hcipaS'
A Seminary for the education of young ladies',
under the control OF the above mentioned gentle
men, will be opened in the city of Richmond on the
LIST day of October, 1859.
DI. HoGE viii have PRESIDENTIAL supervision of
while his other engagements will not permit him
to devote much time to the business of actual in
structon he Will be present. day by day, at the lee
lures and rotations; will personally acquaint
himself with the standing and proficiency OF the
pupils and do all In his power to promote their in
telectual and spiritual Improvement.
Mr.. DUPUY will devote his whole time to the di-
his care. Those of them who are boarders will be
treated as members of his own family, and every
provision viii be made TOR their personal comfort
in health and in sickness. This parental charge is
assumed with due appreciation of it's responsible
lty.
An ample and competent corps of assistants will
be employed in every department. The best mast
ers of French, German, Italian, Music, Drawing
and Painting. will be secured. Great pains will be
taken to have pupils In the French language taught,
not only to read aud write it correctly but speak
it with facility To secure this advantage, French
lady will reside with the family.
:, A good apparatus will be employed to illustrate
the Truths OF Physical Science, and Impress them
A frequent cause of the Indifferent proficiency in
Music is the want of time, and inducement to
practice the lessons which have been given by the
Professor. To obviate this evil, Teacher of Music
Will BE a member OF the household, and will per-
sonally superintend the pupils during the hours al
le1ted to practice;
sential to a complete and polished education, from
the rudlments Of the English tongue, to the higher
ence, and Ancient Languages.
Written Examinations conducted in prvate)
will be held at convenient intervals and always at
the close of the session; and at the completion of
the whole course OF studies, Diplomas will be pre-
scented to the young ladies who have creditably
passed all the examinations.
TERMS.
board Tor nine months. 81 900
" asnlng ana LlgDts. $500
Tuition in Primary Department. ........... 5000
Tuition in Ordinary English Branches. 1000
Tuition in Advanced English Branches 5000
Modern and Ancient Languages-each aOO
Muslc-Vocal and instrumental piano and
GMtar), one lesson for one hour per
- WcSk.- 4O.O0
Use OF instrument. ........,.... 1000
and the remainder on the 18th of February, 1850
A strict compliance with this requirement must be
insisted upon.
Deduction will be made from these charges, in
cases of protracted sickness.
Money Should also be deposited to meet the con-
tlngent expenses of q boarder.
Boarders Will always accompany the Principal to
the Presbyteria Church on the Sabbath. unless
otherwise directed by the parent or guardian, in
which case all proper facilities will be afforded to
enable them to attend the churches preferred.
DIR. HoGE will take pleasure in answering any let
tiers of inquiry with regard 70 the School;
All business letters should be addressed TO
je 29-3m A. M. DUPUY, Richmond, Va.