The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-08-15
pRIvATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTES,
TROY. NJ.

PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, MY.
REv. W. r wALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor.
THE dinss for this Institution were erected for
i the purpose TO which they devoted. They are
new spacious and slightly and fitted up on conse-
nence OF plan, and in nesness Of STYLE which are NOT
exceeded They comprise accommodations for ioryi
ppps-roomng IN pairs,-fve Instructors, besides lhe
Pnnclpal,-ihe famlly,-a General school hooms-he
citation kooms,-a Reading Room-a LaDofaiory,--ana
Chapel
Their location is unsurpassed for hea,hness and beau
". Is upon an eminsnce IN ,he suburbs OF the Guy,
securing. by its retirement and elevation, Tree and
heslt atmosphere aad commanding an extensive and de-
hshtful view.
ample and beautiful afordng full scope for recreation
and amusement.
Thus the accommodations are so full Us to render il
unnecessary for the pupils TO have any communication
The Institution is carried on by the Principal and
FIVE Assistants Of character and experience in the pro-
fession
Its design is impar thorough and practical educa-
tion upon decidedly Christian unite sound
learning with pure religion
It's conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
tian family for the time, the adopted home Of ITS mem
bers The government is therefore, strictly parental
In agreement with the natural constitution OF the pupil
the school Is arranged in three departments, the Moral
the intellectual, and the Physical
The Moral Department, which involves the government,
Is supplied by the Principal Il embraces Of
moral and religious studies, adapted TO each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures reference is made, the
foundation on which alone may be built solid and
during character and the only safe and proper basis Of
aChstian education The views OF scripture TRUTH and
OF religious duty presented, strict accordance with
the DOCTRINES discipline, and worship Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church 4 IS the constant endeayor IN this
department. to win 10 the Saviour, and TO his body
fal heart
The Intellectual Department, embraces all the ordinary
hASsh branches necessary to business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction in the higher
departments Of learning, with reference to College re-
quremenls 70 Teaching the Professions, and Civil En-
gneerng also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
II Il conducted by the Principal and Assistants and by
such msess It is necessary from time TO time to
poy Instruction in this department specially directed
to the understanding II is the endcavor here 10 improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils there
fore, taught the rationale Of whatever comes before
Particular regard had the intended future destina-
ton Of the pap and his education directed according
ly. He may be fitted for the Counting Room, for Engi-
neerng for College, for Teaching for the study Of the
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health II is superinended always by MASTER who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils IN all hours
not taken by the exercises of the school, and nsucfs
in agreeable and useful exercises promotve OF health and
happiness.
special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Digent atteatien TO the performance ofdues and pro-
pnety Of department. are expected Of all who become
members Of the Institution.
daily record the DEFICIENCIES Of pupils in their
raj classes is kept by each teacher which weekly SUBJ
mitted, by the Principal each pupil; and the expi-
in the form Of a Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted particular
age
to NEE, the appreciation of parents, and render the
pupils in every respect comfortable II is nvariabe
rule for the pupils TO fare in all particulars, do the In
sructors. and the Principal and family The meals Of all
are taken at one table.
A Directress employed to take charge Of the ward
robes, who devo,es herself exclusively to that duty.
Pupils have but little reasonable use for pocket
ney. They supplied by the Principal with all neces
sares, and than these only create and
rsh artificial tastes and wants, which have unfavorable
lowed no money, but at the pleasure of the Principal
This rule is imperative, and, enforced expense to
the parent and character to the pupil The Burser takes
charge of all moneys intended for the Of the pupils
and distributes only order from the Principal
The terms are $3.50 per annnm, payable half yearly in
advance, the year commencing on the first Tuesday IN
May. requisites such as fuel, lights, washing beds,
bedding books, stationery, &C., are furnished and with
out extra charge.
There two vacations in the year. one oftwo weeks
the spring, and one Of four weeks in the fallexcu-
ave Of iptsrmssicn in the week from Christmas
New Heur, and in Passion Week.
Every pupil should have each article Of his clothing
marked with the initials Of his and pos
sess complete inventory of the whole He should also
have, as his own propertya Bible and Book OF
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution,
or Of obtaining further information relative TO II, may
address the Principal either personally through the
Post Office, or W MITCHELL Esq, 50 IL Cedar street,
New York.
OFFICERS.
REV. W. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
prietor.
ROBERT MNEfLL, A. B., T. G. d., Classical De-
!. partment and Modern Languages. .
ERASTUS ROWLEY, A. NJ, Oratory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature.
FLETCHER J. HAWLEY, c. E. (R. ~ Natural Sci
ences Drawing and Civil Engineering and Burser.
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
Grammar.
DIGHTON z. MosHER, Penmanship
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