Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-02-05
THE FEMALE SEMINARY

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THE FEMALE SEMINARY
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uS''ER THE DIRECTION AND SUPERVISION or 7,y
Rev. ELIJAH GUI0N, OF St. James Cb,,,e,
aided by "sns
Mrs' uUION, and other compethrt Assistance
Gorn1nencss O. 4nnual sesa4oa, On The yIRsT INV
bAf IN oLia hEIt, and closes on the FOURTH nav
July, In each year,
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hr. 4 Mrs. GTION'S experience of orer twan.-
years in the work Of Education, the measure ~ sus
osss "I'ei nAs attended their Efforts, and the ucn-
erous testimonials Of appreciation received from, ~.
irons ana pupils, may be regarded ne I. sure n1a5.af y
continued patronage and success. Ne'"
HE SEMINARY is conveniently and pleasantly ,oc,
GATED on the North Boulevard, between Third a.
tnurch st,tets, near the State House, an in view "a
the river. " ~ OF
The BUILDINGS are spacious. the apartrnen,s sor,
loFtaole and conatnodlouss and al the arrangement.
we'll suited to the purpose Of Il Seminary Of fha 80
class. and to secure the health, i,annjpasa n,mtate
and progress Of the pupils, ~~"7h
Aiiahe branches Of r solid and ornamental ed,,a.
ton Il re taught. under the immediate instruction and
that may be required.
PECULIAR advantages in the department Of v,,o,
~ 'is'ron1eh'aA Mhsic are enjoyed under the in.
s'r""tion OF Mrs. tr1oN, whose reputation as a Vo,sI-
ISL ana Successful teacher of Music is sur,, ased 49,
few. F""'R" "
SPECIAL attention is devoted to the french ,ano,s.u
winch is made, as far as is p~ractible, the lanp NO
Of the house. ""easaS
y due regard is had to physica. and man+o7
ton. with regular and systematic exercise in onana I.
MUSICAL SolKEES, for the purpose of i'm pa rt;ny 49,
haehce and ease to the pupils, and Of e%xhibitios tha;~
.FneresS and proficiency in Vocal and Inrtruss D.a
husic' Composition, Elocntion, French. Sc ~
gwen ut stated per iods, TO which the natrnns 80
Ire IL Of the institution are invited.
Ifh 1fFtaeht opportunities Of attending public lee
l1Ees' asoa'ss and other exhibitions, will be availea
OF, as tIF Es they M Z incirn IIn II
PKoA1stvoUs visiting at the Seminary or ahrn.d j.
strictly prohibited Visits to the pupj}s, r rcssr. :"
ted to their parents and Immediate relatives. ana 40
others specially designated BY their ri, r3;a.a "
Patrons are expected to delegate To the heads Of Tho
lnstitutlou, the parental supervision Of the nur;ls fnr
the time being, without the intervention Of o4har
parties. SATi E1'AY P. NJ, is set apart as the time far
receiving visits. Parties from a distance arr nesar
sarliy unrestricted as to time, although the had efF.
ects OF Interruptions at other than the regular lines
must be obvious. Pupils should enter At the earfy
part Of the session, and continue without interrun-
ton, to the last day Of the same. There will hafa
recess OF one week, at Christmas time.
Terms
Per Annu1n, payable seni-annually in adyanc 2
For board, tuition in English, French. Latin
end Vocal Music, with washing, lights and
'uei..... :. s2Gn IN
instrumental Music, including use Of Instru-
Spanish, Drawing and Painting, each..' o5 %
PrFlEs furnish their own Sheets. Pillow Gases. Rank.
cts, Towels and Napkins, or pay $40 for the use ef the
same for one year.
\" other extra charges, except for Stationary and
printed Music.
The payment of $500 at the commencement Of the
year: secures to the pupil all adyan tagcs of the institu
tiou, without extra charge Of any kind. This arran.
is made for the accommodation of those who
object to the bill Of q cstsrds at the close of the wear,
The requisite supply Of brushes, combs, spoons.
forks, &c. to be brought by the pupil and ali arti.
tcies of clothing, &c, to be distinctly marked with
the owners name.
Re RErEREsCE is made to the Bishops aud CIeryy.of
the Protestant Episcopal Church.
81 For fiji ;ther information, and in all business
address Rev. Ei.IJAHGUIOh. Baton Rouge,
to whose care all letters and packages should be
noy20'58
ALAG Rewards
y UNAWAY NEGROES, AVE and OSCAR. DarE
LETT my plantation abont the 1st of ~Septembsr-
is & man about is years old-dark grife color-nearly
SIX feet high--g1um and clumsy looking-scar On tho
on the left side, I think-s1nall fingers On the
eft hand. slightly defnrmed-head and whiskers
"~oodheid, on the Baton Rouge 4 Crosse Tete Rail
oak, or the 11th Octobar-is q man about so years
>ld--alnanSt perfect b~laek-full six feet htgh-well-
with his toes q little out-carries him
weii-and Is very sIaart-falr cnunteranee. with
'ather small eyhs--weighs. about l75 pounds.-toes
him when he left, Il black carpet. hay, two hick~
'rT shirts: two FABRICATION pants, one striped and the
white. Also q double barrelled shot gun, K
Hch bore, Of Bailey's make, New Orleans, with an
xteudef breeeh plate on account Of a fracture in tho
LOCK. These boys are supposed 10 have gotten to-
VIII pay tor the delivery Of OSCAR At nv rea,-
eI'ce IN west Baton Rouge, SIS. and for DAVE s50.-
nd Tor the apprehension and confinement in any
ate jail, $50 for OSCAR, and $50 for DAVE.
JOSEPH s.. WILLIAMS.
oct l6h' West Baton Rauge.