The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-24
PRTYATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. ".


Rry. W. 7. wALkrR. A. NJ Principal and Proprietor.
TIME Buildings for this Institution erected for
i the purpose 10 which they devoted They are
new spacious and slightly and are fitted up on eonse-
nience OF pan and In neatness OF style when are NOT
exceeded They comprise accommodations TOT ioryiour
pupils-roomng In palrs,hye Instructors, besides the
Prineipal,--th family-a General School Room,-ke.
citation Rooms,-a Reading Room-a Laboratory ,--and
a Chapel
Their location is unsurpassed FOR heathness and beau
ty Ii is upon emnence in the suburbs OF the eily,
securing. by IT'S retirement and elevation, Tree ana
heaty atmosphere, aad commanding extensive and de-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment, which
are ample aud beautiful, aordngiu scope for recreation
and amusement
Thus, the accommodations full, to render it
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.
lis design is 70 impa thorough and practical educa-
tion upon decidedly Christian principles, unite sound
learning with pure religion.
Its conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
tian family for the tme the adopted home of its mem
bers The 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 II embraces course OF
moral and religious studies, adapted to each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference is made, as the
foundation which alone may be built a solid and en-
during character and the only safe and proper basis OF
Christian education The views Of scripture truth, and
Of religious duty presented in strict accordance with
the doctrines discipline, and worship Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church. IL is the constant endeavor IN this
department. to win TO the Saviour and TO his body
the Chuche st and strongest affections OF the youth
full heart.
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary TO business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction In the higher
departments OF learning, with reference 10 College re-
quemeats, Teaching, the Professions, and Civil En-
gneerng also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages.
II, e ctad bv he ASA
such 1t is necessary from time to time 70 em
ploy Instruction in this department is specially directed
10 The understanding IL is the endeayor here 10 improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils. there
FORE taught the rationale of whatever comes before
them more attention is paid to principles than rules
Particular regard is had the intended future destna-
ton of the pupil and his education is directed according
ly. He may be fitted for the Counting Room for Engi-
neeung for College for Teaching or for the study OF the
Professions.
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health Il is superntended always by master, who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils IN all hours
taken by the exercises of the school, and instues
agreeable and useful exercises promove OF health and
happiness.
Special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Dgen attention the performance of duties and pro-
prety OF department.. expected Of all who become
members OF the Institution.
daily record of the DEFICIENCIES Of pupils IN their seye-
raj classes is kept by each teacher which is weekly sub
mitted, by the Principal TO each pupil; and, at the exp
ration Of four weeks the parents guardians Of EACH
in the form OF Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted to particular
age.
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment, is such
TO meet the appreciation Of parents and 10 render the
pupils every respect comfortable 1t an invariable
rule for the pupils to fare in all particulars as do the In
stctos, and the Principal and family The meals Of all
taken Mt one table, %
Directress is employed to take charge Of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively to that duly
Pupils have but little reasonable use for pocket mo-
ney, They supplied by the Principal with all neces-
saes and than these only TO create and
rsh artificial tastes and wants. which have untavoabe
bearing future character They will therefore, be al
lowed money, but at the pleasure of the Principal
This rule imperative, and enforced expense to
the parent and character TO the pupil The Burser takes
charge Of all moneys intended for the use Of the pupils,
and distributes only order from the Principal
The terms $3.50 per anntlm payable hall yearly IN
advance. the year commencing the first Tuesday IN
May. Requisites, such as fuel, lights, washing, beds,
bedding books, stationery, &C. are furnished, and With
Out extra charge. ,.. .... ".,..
There vacations in the year, one OF two weeks
in the spring and one of four weeks in the all-excu-
slve Of inermisson In the week from Christmas to
New Year and in Passion Week
Every pupil should have each article of his clothing
distinctly marked with the initials OF his name and pos
sess complete inventory of the whole lie should also
have, his property, "Blbe," and a - Book OF
Common Prayer" Mil. 49,
Persons DESTROYS of placing pupils in the Institution
Of obtaining further information relative 10 il, may
address the Principal either personally, through the
Post Office, or j. w. MITCHELL Esq GO l2 Cedar street,
New York. ",
OFFICERS.
REV. w. F. WALKER, A. NJ Principal and Pro-
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. b.. r. C. D., Classical De-
partment and Modern Languages
ERAsTUS ROWLEY, A. M, oratory, Rhetoric, and
FLETCHER j. HAWLEY, c. f. (R. ~ Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser.
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIGHTON T. MosHER, Penmanshp
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