The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1859-09-28
PROSPECTUS or ST. JoSEpu,S Ex7-
MALE AGA nFHIV
SULPHUR SPRINGS, MADISON co. MISS.

- SULPHUR SPRINGS, MADISON ro Ntrss
/ Wis institution conducted by the Sisters of ST
- Joseph, i5 situated on the Canton and Cartbosa
stage-r0ad, this site having been sslecteJ - 800.
OF the peculiar healthfulness of the location Tb
buildings, although not quite complete as vet g.
however suhlclently large TO accommodates from
thirty t0forty boarders. The play-groundsa ara ev
tensive and pleasantly shaded. The course ~ -
structi0H comprises every branch of education
both useful and ornamental, taught in the hes,
academies of the country.
The terms of the institution have lately been re-
duced in orderto bring within the reach Of larper
number Of children, the inestimable benefit of
of christian education. Pupils Of every religions
denomination are admitted, while no undue influ-
ence can be used to bias the religious prinei-
pies of the young Ladies, will any Of the schol-
ars be allowed TO embrace the Catholic Religion
without a written permission from their parents
Terms: per session of five months payable in
advance.
Entrance the first year only b.. $500. s. 90
Board and Tuition, bed and bedding, wash
ing and mending- ...-..-...-----.-.. go 90
Piano and use of Instrument 20 90
Guitar. 10 90
French language forms no extra charge
Painting in Water Colors, Grecian and Oriental,
also instruction in the making of hair, woTsted and
muslin flowers, form extra charges, Books and
stationery are furnished at the institution, and
charged to Parents. BoaTders are required 70
bring with them knife, fork, spoons, napkins, comb
etc.
WINTER INFORM Blue Merlno dress and cape,
Back-sik apron dark cloth cloak, white straw bon
net trimmed with red.
SUMNER UNIFORM: Pink and white dress and
bertha eapes, blue sash swiss muslin veil and white
straw fat trimmed with blue.
The scholastic year Commences on the first Mon
day in September and ends on the fifteenth day OF
July. 3-
Every three months bulletins are transmitted to
parents and guardians informing them Of the con-
duct proficiency and health Of their children or
wards.
All communications to be addressed to the Moth
eE Superior of St Joseph's Academy.
REFERENCES: RI Rev Bishop Elder, Aathez, 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 at A NJ.
Sept '59-w1m.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI.
FACULTY OF ARTS.
Frederick A.. l.. barnard, LII. D., President and
Professor q FhySic1, Astronomy and Civil En-
cheering.
William F. stearns, Ill. d., Professor of Govern
mental Science and Law.
George w. Carter, ID. d., Professor of Intellec-
tual and Moral Philosophy, and International
Edward c. Boynton, NJ A., Professor Of Chem.
istry, Mineralogy, and Geology.
Jordan NJ. Phipps, NJ. A., Professor Of Mathemas
les,
and Modern Languages.
Henry Whitehorne, NJ A., Professor Of Greek and
Ancient Literature.
William D. Moore, NJ. a., Professor of English
Language and Literature
- Assistant in Natural Philos-
ephy.
The twelfth Annual session of this institution
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 the illustration
of Physical science and Chemistry entirely un-
rivalled. In mineralogy it possesses 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 eommenda-
tion from the Board of Trustees, most Of them
being well and favorably known to the public, Us
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 10 cultivate manly
tonc of feeling among the students aud an elevated
tone Of morality; it is moreover surrounded by n
population whose practical regard for religion and
morality is weliknowa and is not surpassed any
where
1t is also easily accessible, being Oh the limo of
he Mississippi Central Railroad, which viii be
Completed in few months.
The accommodations for the comfort Of students
re ample. Two spacious it0ardipg houses viii be
pen by October.
4 spacious Gymnasium with all the most approved |
paratus for encouraging bodily exercise and promo
ing physical development, will be ready for use in
he fall.
TERMs-Tuition $40 per annun.
Fuel and attendance $25. To those who lodge |
ut Of the college buildings $40.
Tuition in the Law Department $50.
Board in the College bearing houses and in pri-
ate families about SI2 per month.
JAMES n. H0WRY,
Sec,y of the Board.
Oxford Iuiv ~ 1850 ~