The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-24
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. Y.

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TROY, NY.
REv. w. WALKER, A. M, Principal and Proprietor
THE Buildings for this Institution were srss'sa To- =.
l. the purpose TO which they are devoted. Ihey ~
new, spacious and slightly and fitted up on COVE
nience OF plan, and In neatness OF style, ~ co.
exceeded. They comprise accoInmodaons '1i 'oy III
Prnoipal.-rhe family General School Room,-Re.
citation Rooms,-a Reading Room-a Laboratory ,-and
Ther location is for heathiness and beau
w. Ii il upon an eninence in the suburbs oil the CITY,
securing by its retirement and elevation, Tree ana
heay atmosphere AID commanding an extensive ana de-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful aforng full scope Tor recreation
Thus the accommodations are so full as 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 to impart thorough and practical eduea,
tion upon decidedly Christian principesto unite sound
learning with pure relsion.
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 o. the pupil
the the Intellectual nsaHs and The Physical. -
The Moral Department. which involves the government,
is supplied by the Principal II embraces course of
moral and religious sudies adapted TO each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference made, as the
foundation which asne may be built solid and en-
during character and the only safe and proper basis Of
Christian educaten The views Of scripture TRUTH and
of religious duty presented strict accordance with
the doctrines, discipline and worship OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church II 10 the constant endeavor in this
department. 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 in the higher
departments of learning with reference to College re-
quremenss, 10 Teschng, the Professions, and Civil En-
alS in Nainu nd fhaM pda l.anuu
At 10 conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such masters as 1t necessary from time to time TO en-
to the understanding Ii is the endeavor here TO improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils there
FORE taught the rationale of whatever comes before
them more attention paid principles than rules.
Particular regard is had the intended future destina-
ton of the pupil and his education is directed according
~. he may be fitted for the Counting Room, for Engi
neerng for College, Tor Teaching, or for the study Of the
Professions.
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health 1t superintendent always by master, who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils In all hours
not taken up by the exercises of the school, and nsructs
in useful exercises promotve of health and
happiness
Dligent attention to the performance ofdutes and pro-
priety of department. are expected Of all who become
members of the, Institution.
"A daily record Of the DEFICIENCIES Of pupils in their
raj classes Is kept by each teacher which weekly sub
mitted, by the Principal to each pupil and at the expi
OF four weeks to the parents guardians Of each
IN the toraot Report. .h*. w.. .'@
The admission Of pupils is restricted to particular
age Y. a~.
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment is such
as to meet the appreciation OF PARENTS and to render the
pupils in every respect comfortable. II is nvariable
rule for 20 fare in all particulars, do the In
structors, and the Principal and family The meals Of all
are taken at one table.
A Dreosess 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-
sares and more than these only to create and
IRISH artificial tastes and wants. which have unfavorabe
bearing on 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 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 annum, payable half yearly in
advance, the year commencing the first Tuesday
May. Requisites, such fuel lights washing, beds,
bedding books, stationery, &c. furnished and with
out extra charge. ",..
Thars are two vacations in the year, oftwo weeks
the spring and one Of four weeks in the fall-exclu
sive OF an ntermsson 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 He should also
Common Prayer"
or e obtaining further information relative to it, may
address the Principal either personally, through the
Post Office, or j. W MITCHELL ESQ., CO IL Cedar street,
New York.
OFFICERS.
REV. w. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro.
pretor.
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. B., T. C. D., Classical De.
partment and Modern Languages.
ERASTUS ROWLEY, A. NJ, Oratory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature.
FLETCHER ]. HAWLEY, G. E. (R. ~ Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser
IRA X BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
Grammar.
.DIGHTON z. MOSHER, Penmanshp.
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