The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-10
PRIyATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, IN. Y.

PRIVATE EfI0Coh AA< A1scA - -
TROY, N. Y.
Rxy. w. y wALKKE, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor.
THE B.ings for this Institution were erected for
Il the purpose 10 which they are devoted lhey are
new spacious and slightly and fitted up ON conye-
nience of PLAN and in neatness OF style, whon arc nor
exceeded. They comprise accommodaiions ior
pupilsrooming in pairsve Instructors, besides the
PrincipaL-ihe famiy,-a General School Room.-Re.
citation Rooms,-a Reading Room, Laboratory, and
Chapel.
ty is upon eminence in the suburbs OF the city,
securing BY its retirement and elevation, ifee and
heaty atmosphere, an extensive and de-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful aaordngf full scope recreation
Thus, the Recommendations are so full as to render il
unnecessary for the pupils to have any communication
with the city.
Ave Assistants Of character and experience in the pro-
fession.
Its design is to impar thorough and practical educa
ton upon decidedly Christian principlesto unite sound
learning with pure religion.
It's conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
tan family; for the tme 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 1t embraces of
moral and religious studies adapted TO each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference is made, rs the
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 1t is the constant endeayor in this
department TO win to the Saviour, and to his body
the Churchhe first 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 the higher
departments Of learning, with reference to College re-
quirements to Teaching, the Professions, and Civil En-
gineering also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages.
II IS conducted by the Principal and Assistants and by
such masters as II is necessary from time to time
ploy Instruction in this department is specially directed
to the understanding Il is the endeayor here 70 improve
FORE are taught the rationale Of whatever before
them more attention is paid TO principles than rules
Particular regard is had TO the intended future destna
ton Of the pupil and his education is directed according
ly. He may be fitted for the Counting Room, for Eng-
neerng for College, for Teaching or for the study OF the
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health. is superintendent always by master, who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils in all hours
not taken up by the of the school, and nstrucs
in agreeable and useful exercises promove Of health and
happiness
Dlgen attention. to the performance odutes, and pro-
priey OF department, are expected of all who become
members of the Institution.
daily record Of the DEFICIENCIES of pupils in their
raj classes is kept by each teacher which is weekly sub
mitted, by the Principal each pupil; and, at the exp
ration OF four weeks, to the parents guardians Of each
in the form of Report.
The admission of pupils is restricted particular
The Domestic Arrangement OF the establishment is such
as 70 meet the appreciation Of parents, and to render the
pupils In every respect comfortable 1t is invariable
rule for the pupils to fare all particulars, do the In
suctos, and the Principal and family The meals Of all
taken at one table.
Directress is employed take charge of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively to that duty
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket mo-
ney They supplied by the Principal with all
oUdDn thasn lv and
IRISH artificial tastes and wants. which have unfavorabe
bearing on future character They will therefore, be al
lowed no money bat at the pleasure Of the Principal
This rule - imperative, and, enforced expense
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.
ne terms are $3.50 per annum, payable half yearly IN
advance, the year commencing the first Tuesday
May. Requisites, such fuel lights, washing, BEDS
bedding books, stationery, &C., are furnished and with
out extra charge.
There vacations in the year. one oft two weeks
the spring, andone Of four weeks in the all-excu-
sixe of ntermssion 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
have, as his own property, Bible" and Book of
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS of placing pupils in the Institution
or of obtaining further information relative it, may
address the Prncip all either personally through the
Post Office, or J. Mitchell, Esq, GO l2 Cedar street.
New York. .."
OFFICERS.
REV. w. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
prietor
ROBERT MNEILL, A. b., T. C. 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 Bursef.
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
Grammar.
DIGHTON z. MosHER, Penmanship
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