The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1859-09-07
NasnFIIIey IenH., sept. 2, oS-Im
JUDSON FEMALE INSTITUTE,


AWE twenty second annual session will begin on
l. Monday, October Sd, 1850. This Insti-
tue, OF the Oldest and largeIt semnaries in the
Southern States, and pioneer in Female Education
OF high order, has enjoyed a career of uninterrup-
ted prosperity Tor twenty-one years, and draws
patronage from every portion Of the South-w west
The Faculty of instruction consists of
Fourteen Professors and Teachers.
besides other officials. The institute commands
the best TALENT skill and experience, aud it will
continue in the advance, leading yet to higher re-
suits in Female Education.
Literary Department.
The Advanced Course Of Study prescribed for
those who aspire to the honors Of Graduation, is
elevated and extensive, occupying four years. 1t
is substantially Collegiate course, and young Ia
dies honorably completing it will receive Dip lo-
ma, under the Seal Of the Corporation.
The Institute is supplied with all apparatus aud
appliances for instruction in the Physical Sciences,
and illustrated Lectures are delivered regularly.
The Library contains more than one thousand
carefully selected volumes and will be furnished
with proper periodicals..
No pupil can advance beyond the Preparatory
course without q thorough knowledge of Grammar
Geography, Arithmetic, and other English branches
Frequent exercises are imposed oughout ia Read
ing, Spelling, Penmanship, Composition, Letter
writing, Vocal Music, and Biblical Studies. We
cannot build without this foundation.
Department of Art.
Four accomplished Musicians are exclusively &C.
Cupieu III THIS Dra0cu. ElSnLeeu pI1nOS, ana O va
riety Of other musical instruments, constantly
in use Especial attention will hereafter be given
to Solo and Duet Singing, and to the higher Vo
ealization.
A superior Artist instructs in Drawing and
Painting, unusual attention and care being given
to these branches. Pupils are taught to sketch
freely and accurately from nature, and to color
tastefully. Advanced pupils study the Art Of De-
sign.
Instruction is given in great variety of orna-
mental branches.
Boarding Department.
Every provision is made for the comfort of the
boarders. and the extensive buildings obvate crow
ded lodging. The Principal will reside in the In
stitute, and be, with the Stewards, will endeavor to
make it pleasant home.
A faithful and efficient Matron devotes herself
entirely to those mothery attentions so essential
to the health Of young persons.
Not single case of serious illness occurred dur
ing the last Session.
Expenses.
The expenses Of pupilsare as light as in any other
Institution of respectable grade in the South. ALI
those necessarily incurred by Boarding Pupil in
the Literary Department. exclusive of books, etc..
and also Of clothing the cost 'of which is limited
by the cheap Uniferm Dress, prescribed by the
laws, amounts TO-. ........ $40 W
Ancient or Modern Languages. 30 90
Musical instruction. ............... SO 90
Use OF Instrument. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10 90
Drawing and Painting. .............. 80 90
Painting in Oils, and Art of Design. 80 90
Sheet Music, Painting Materials, &C., variable.
HAN payment Is required in advance.
Pocket Money is not showed.
Remarks.
marion IS connected with the Alabama River at
selma, by Railroad, and commodious stages run to
and from Columbus, Miss daily.
FIRST corners have choice of apartments.
Social visits are prohibited
The Session continues nine months, without in
PERMISSION.
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For circulars, catalogue, or unpublished particu
lars, apply to NOAH X. DAVIS. Principal.
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