Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-12-14

NASHVILLE FEMALE AcADEMY-DR. Ell
LOTT AGAIN TO BE THE PRIclPAL.-After a
rest of six months, DIR. ELLIOTT, finding his
health fully restored 10 its former vigor. and
his mind freshened and invigorated by the
quiet and relaxation of half a year. has de-
termined to return to his old post as Princi-
pal of the Nashville Female Academy, po-
sition which be held uninterruptediy with
distinguished credit TO himself for the space
of twenty-one years. On the 19lh of Janua-
~ next-the last day OF the present session
he will resume his duties as Principal.
The gentleman who at present presides over
the institution is emsncntly qdalified for tie
duties he is called upon to discharge and has
given entire satisfaction TO the patrons OF the
school: aud while his m ny friends will re-
greet his withdrawal, all will be fully satisfied
with his successor. through whose untiring
energy and able mana cement the Nashville
Female Academy has bee ONE the first insti-
tuition of its kind in the Southwest.
DR.. ELLIOTT has addressed a circular to
the public. aud particular to his old friends
and patrons. in which he says:
On the 18th of January, 1S6l,-Satnrday
the last day of the present Session. expect
to resume my former position, as Principal OF
this Institution. Il bad no reason, l gaze
no reason, for retiring from my position
there, at the close of the last year, but Inc
belief, entertained alike by my friends As
well as by myself, that rest. after uninter-
rupfed toll for about thirty years. was ai'so-
luiely necessary. No one then believed. Ger
tainiy | did not even hope, that six, or any
number of months. would restore me as am
now restored to all the iGllness OF health, OF
mind aud bod y l ever before enjoyed
being now as able to work as ever
where else should L work but at the 'Oid
Academy" And in thess times OF political
trouble, when every man should be at MS
post doing something, what other post Is
mine but this?
Il expect. therefore. on the day appointed.
TO take up my burden of care" truly thank
fuI to the -.Civer of all blessings that feel
able to do 50; and with firm aud unaltered
belief that the principles taught, and the
practices sanctioned there, are approved IN
heaven.
"Eeough by way of Introduction; now for
the work:
First. As the present Faculty of Teachers
will coniinne. this change of Principal Viii
not occasion any interruption either IN the
order OF the school. or to the studies OF ITS
pupils Hence hope the present pHpIl~, IN
both the day and bOarding--chOol, viii con-
tinue; and of course l desire to add many
more to their number. In particular. viii
be gFaIified to meet "a many as possible OF
the present Senior Glass as organized last
June. and also of the last Senior Glass. as
Parlor Boarders. in the ''Old Academy
again.
Second. I expect to associate with myself
some suitable person, who will have excius-
i've control of the finance # the Academy,
and of the members OF the BOarding-house
Family. This will release me from one OF
nv mos. annoying duties; and one, IN my
ol,inion. not at all cOngenial with The duties
peculiar to the Teacher.
"As the Financial Agent will have
nothing to do but to attend 10 this depart
ment trust it will be so conducted as
give TO all entire satisfaction.
Third l rely for success upon the peeu
liar advantages of the Academy. as well as
upon my Own special tff'ris, and the Efforts
of the able and well known Faculty o.
Teachers associated with me. An Institu-
ton so long established and 20 we'll known,
with its well-enclOeed yard. broad pavemeutS,
airy corridors and spacious rooms; complete
exemption from the danger of fire; perfect
classification of its pupils, and lis nonsec-
tartan characteT-sO notorious that Bdp'lst
EpiscOpalian, Methodist, or Presbyterian
sends his daughter here. perfectly satisfied
that in no respect will Oti' nee be given 10
his peculiar views; and equally well satisfied
that the principles OF Il common religion Will
be daily inculcated, with the unparalleled
health VIGOROUSLY enjoyed here, must. l
think, ever command from the city and the
South generally, a large and Intelligent pat
rOnage."
For full particulars touching the Academy
buildings, the healthfulness of the location,
&C. &c, &C., the reader is referred to DR.. Ell
LOFTS card in another column