The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-04-02

CATHOLIC SCH0oLs.-The Conuent OF
Mont de Maria, under the management and
care of the Sisters of the Visitation,
Mother Baptista superior, is located on
Church Hill in the house formerly the
residence of Loftin N. Elicit. They have
| about fifty day scholars and boarders.
Their course is very thorough, and their
system displays the most careful regard
| for the health and contentment of their
pupils. The location is salubrious and
healthy, commanding a fine view of the
city and the graceful scenery of the river
and adjacent lands. Mother Baptista
| is the sister of Father Hitselberger, well
known in this State, and is an intelligent
and accomplished lady. She has recently
arrived here, to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the changing of Mother Paulina to an
other appointment. Mother p. was her
self here but brief while, and came to
| fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of
Mother Juliana-an event which greatly
afflicted the inmates Of the convent.
81. Josepks Orphan Asylum, corner
Fourth and Marshall streets.-This old
and popular school, under charge Of the
Sisters of Charity, still continues to oc-
cupy its position among the first schools of
the city. The schools are divided into the
select and parochial, the latter for the
benefit Of the children of the poorer
classes. There are in the select school
162 scholars, the majority Of whom are OF
Protestant denominations. In the paro-
chial school there are 120 scholars, and
there are sixty-two orphans in the institu-
| tion who are supported in the main by the
proceeds from the select school. Sister
Rose is the directress, though she is at
present absent, and Sister Phillis fills her
place. She is assisted by fourteen Sisters
of Charity. The course of teaching is
thorough, and all the accomplishments ne
cessary for young lady are taught.
st. MaryS Female academy, on Fourth
between Clay and Leigh streets. This
school, under the charge of the Sisters of
Notre Dame, is conducted for the benefit
of the children of st. Mary's (German)
Catholic church, and has about one hun
dred scholars, who are taught in the ne
cessary branches of female education.
Mother Cyrella is the superior Of this
school, and is assisted by Sisters Mary,
Beda, and Veronica. 1t is well conducted,
and in every respect an excellent school.
st. Peters Parochial School, in the base
meut of the Cathedral, is under the charge
of Mr.. Alexander B. Bagget, and has
about seyenty-four scholars. The school
has been conducted under many difficult
ties, but has been gotten well under way,
and is now in good condition, with daily
additions to its numbers.
st. Mary'S Parochial School, attached to
St. Mary's (German) Catholic church, has
about one hundred scholars, under the di-
rection of Mr.. Mayer, brother Of the pas
tor of the church. This school was in q
perfect state of organization during the
whole of the war, and has remained so
ever since. 1t is now one of the best ar
ranged and disciplined schools in the city.
The Sisters of Charity have charge of a
parochial school for girls on Church Hill.
They have about eighty scholars. Their
school is managed with a great deal Of
system and efficiency, and their pupils i'm
prove very rapidly.
Mr.. O'Farrel has charge Of the paro-
chial school for boys. 1t is kept in the
basement Of st. Patrick's church. This
school numbers at favorable seasons Sc
venty boys. The tutor is devoted to his
school, and his pupils show the advantages
of good training. The parochial schools
of the Catholic Church on Church Hill are
of great benefit, especially to the poorer
classes,