The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-31
PRIyATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
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Rev. W. wALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor
r,HE b. Angs for this Institution erected for
Il the purpose TO which they devoted. They are
new spacious and slightly and fitted up ON conye
nience Of plan, and neatness oil STYLE which are not
exceeded They comprise accommodations for ioHyAour
pupils-roomny In pairs,hye Instructors, besides the
Prnepa, 1.-THE famly,--a General School hoom.-ke,
citation Rooms,--a Reading Room-a Laboratory, and
Chapel
Their location is unsurpassed for healihness and beau
ty Ii is upon emnence in the suburbs OF the CITY,
securing, by its retirement and elevation, free and
heaty atmosphere, and commanding extensive and de-
hghtfu view.
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful afordng full scope for
and amusement
Thus, the accommodations are so full rs to render il
unnecessary for the pupils TO have any communication
The Institution is carried on by the Principal, and
ve Assistants OF character and experience in the pro-
fession.
Its design is impat thorough and practical educa
tion upon decidedly Christian prncples-to unite sound
learning with pure religion.
rs conducted upon the plan OF well regulated Chris
iian family for the tme the adopted home Of its mem
beTs 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
supplied by the Principal 1t embraces course OF
moral and religious siudies adapted TO each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures reference is made The
foundation ON which alone may be built 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 II is the constant endeayor in this
department TO win over 10 the Saviour and TO his body
the Churchhe FIRST and strongest affections Of the youth
full heart.
Tie Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction in the higher
departments oil learning with reference TO College
quiremens Teachng the Professions and Civil En-
gneering also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
IL 10 conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
I line
poy Instruction in this department is specially directed
to The understanding II is the endeavor here 70 improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils there
fore, taught the rationale OF whatever comes before
them more attention paid TO principles than rules
Particular regard Is had TO the intended future ccsna
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 for the study Of the
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health II is superintendent always by amaser who has
the supervision and direction of the pupils IN all hours
taken by the exercises of the school, and nstucts
agreeable and useful exercises pomotse oi health and
happiness.
Special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Digent attention to the performance ofducs, and pro.
priety 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 weekly sub
med BY the Principal TO each pupils and at the expl
ration OF four weeks TO the parents guardians OF each
in the form Of Report
The admission Of pupils is restricted TO particular
age.
Inc Domestic Arrangement OF the establishment Is such
as TO meet the appreciation oil PARENTS and 10 render the
pupils ~ every respect comfortable 1t is nvarabe
rule for the pupils TO fare in all particulars do the In
sructos, and the Principal and family. The meals Of all
taken at table,
Directress is employed to take charge Of the ward
robes, who deyotes herself exclusively that duty.
Pupils have but little reasonable use for pocket mo-
hey They are supplied by the Principal with all neces
sanes and more than these only TO create and
rsh artificial tastes and wants which have unavobe
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
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 S230per annnm, 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. Is.
There are two vacations in the year. oftwo weeks
In the spring, and Of four ks the all-cxcu.
sive of intermisson in the week from Christmas
New Year, and in Passion Week.
Every pupil should have each article of his clothing
distinctly marked with the initials OF his and
a complete inventory Of the whole He should also
have, as his own property,a Bible and Book OF
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution,
or OF obtaining further information relative to IT. may
address the Principal either personally through the
Post Office, j. w. Mitchell Esq, GO IL Cedar street,
New York.
OFFICERS.
REV W. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. B., t. C. D., Classical De.
partment and Modern Languages.
ERASTUS RoWLEY, A. NJ, ontory, Rhetoric and
English Literature.
FLETCHER J. HAWLEY, c. f. (R. ~ Natural Sci
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIGHToN T. MosHER, Penmanship.