The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-10
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTES,
TROY. NV.

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Rev. w. T. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor
THE Buildings for this Institution were erected for
Il The purpose To which they are devoted. They are
new, spacious and slightly and fitted up eonye
menee q plan, and In neaness OF STYLE which are mol
exceeded They coapnse accommodations for ionyEour
notwithstanding IN pars,He Instructors, besides me
PHaeipal,--ihe iaInily,-a General School koom.--he
citation Rooms,--a keadins Rooal-a Laboratory land
a Chapel
fheir location is assed for heahiuess and beau
y Ii Is upon an emnence in the suburbs oil the city,
securing. by its retirement and elevation, Tree ard
hely atmospheric aad commanding an extensive aua ae-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample aad beautiful aording full scope Tor recreation
Thus lac accommodations full as to render il
unnecessary for the pupils to have any communication
with the city
rhe Institution is carried on By the Principal and
FIVE Assistants OF character and experience in the pro-
iession.
lis design is mpart thorough and practical educa
ton upon decidedly Christian prncipl unite sound
learning With pure religion,
II is conducted upon The plan OF well regulated Chris
tan family for The time, the adopted home OF ITS mem
bers. The government is, therefore, strictly parental
10 sgreeinent with the natural constitution OF the pupil
the school IS arranged three departments, the Moral
the intellectual and the Physical
The Moral Department. which Involves the government
IL supplied by the Principal IL embraces a course Of
moral and religious studies, adapted to each pupil 10
the Hoy Scriptures reference Is made, as the
foundation which alone may be built solid and en-
during Character and the only safe and proper basis Of
OF religious duty presented, in strict accordance With
the doctrines, discipline, and worship OF The Protestant
Episcopal Church II is the constant endeayor IN TINS
department. 10 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 business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction in the higher
departments OF learning, with reference 10 college re-
quiremenls 10 Teaching the Professions, and Civil En-
gineenng; also IN Drawing, and the Modern Languages
II is conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such masters II is necessary from time 70 time % e
poy instruction in this department is specially difected
to the understanding the cndeayor here 10 improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils, thefe
fore, taught the rationale OF whatever comes neiofe
them more attention Is paid TO principles hin tues
Particular regard is had 10 the intended future des,a
tion of the pupil and his education directed according
neeng for College, for Teaching, or Tor the study oil inc
Professions 3r. .s.s . rs
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health 1t is superintendent ala by master, who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils IN all hours
not taken up By The Of the school, and lnstcs
in agreeable and useful exercises pomotve Of health and
Special attention is paid to manners and habits
Dgent attention the performance Of duties, and pro-
nriety OF department, expected OF all who become
members Of the Institution. s... ya
daily record Of the DEFICIENCIES Of pupils IN their seye
raj classes is kept by each teacher which weekly sub
mitted, by the Principal, each pupil and al the exp
ration Of four weeks 10 the parents guardians OF EACH
in the form Of a Report
The admission Of pupils is restricted no particular
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment such
meet the appreciation Of parents and to render the
pupils in every respect comfortable 1t is invariable
rule for the pupils fare, all particulars, do the In
structors, and the Principal and family The meals OF all
taken at one table, a #@@N WA.
Directress is employed TO take charge Of the ward.
robes, who devotes herself exclusively that duty
Pupils have but little reasonable use for pocket mo-
ney They supplied by the Principal with all neces
saes and more than these serve only to create and nou-
rsh artificial tastes and wants. which have untavorabe
bearing future character They WILL therefore be al
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 he Burser takes
charge of all moneys intended for the of the pupils,
and distributes only order from the Principal.
The terms $3.50 per annnm, payable half yearly IN
advance, the year commencing the first Tuesday In
May. Requisites, such fuel, lights, washing beds,
bedding books, stationery, &c, are furnished and with
OF: extra charge. #.,@.
There vacations in the year, one oftwo weeks
IN the spring and one Of four weeks in the tal-cxcu-
sive Of inermssion in the week from Christmas to
New Year and in Passion Wees.
Every pupil should have each article of his clothing
distinctly marked with the initials Of his name and pos
complete inventory Of the whole He should also
have, his property, Bible and :. Book Of
Persons DESTROYS of placing pupils in the institution
of obtaining further information relative TO it, may
address the Principb either personally, or through the
Post ofce orJ W. Mitchell, Esq, So l2 Cedar street,
New York
OFFICERS
REV. W. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. B., 7. C. d., Classical De-
partment and Modern Languages -... ...
ERASTUS ROSVLEY, A. M, Oratory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature.
FLETCHER J. HAWLEY, G. E. tR. y Natural Sci
IRA K BATcHELDER, Malssemat .:s' and English
DlGHToN q. MosHER, Penuanshp.
Sim &. al.
onlv REQUIRES 10 be knotpa 10 be certain of support"