The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-08-29
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
Troy. N. ".

PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
Troy, N. Y.
Rxv. W. r wALxEE. A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor
TINE Blings for this Institution were erected for
Il the purpose % which they devoted They ~
nisnes Of PLAN and In Of syls whlch arg NOT
sxcesded They comprise accommodated ~ o.iy ~
Rcpa,sIooI.ns IN Psn-nys lns sshoo Roo%.-Rs
ci.stion kooms,-a Reading Rooms snu
Their location i. for hsahiness and bean
w. IL il upon an eminsnce in the suburbs Of the city,
securing bv IL retirement and elevation free and
hssy simosphss, sad an extensive and de-
Ground are connected with the Es,ablishment which
ample and beautiful aording full scope for recreation
Thus the accommodation are 20 FULL IN 10 render
unnecessary for the pupils 70 have any communication
with The city.
The Institution is carried on by the Principal. and
I'VE Assistants Of character and experience in The pro-
Iss design is imps thorough and prsc,icsl sdues;
.on upon decidsdy Christian principles unite sound
Il e conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chrs-
tan family; Tor the time. the adopted nome o. ~ mem
os rhs r. Il he pupil
the intellectual, andi6s Physical.
The Nor. Department, which involves the government,
il supplied by the Principal Il embraces course Of
moral and religious studies adapted 70 each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference ID made - the
dsag 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 endeavor in this
department. TO win TO the Saviour and to his body
Che Churchhe first and strongest affections OF the youth
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary TO business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction in the higher
quiremenis, to Teaching the Professions, and Civil En-
gineerng; also in Drawing and the Modern Languages.
u e conducted by the Principal and Assistants and by
such masters II Is necessary from time to time to
poy Instruction in this department specially directed
To the understanding Il is the endeavor here TO improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils there
them more attention Is paid TO principles than rules
Particular regard il bad 20 the intended future destina
Il the ss
neen for College, for Teaching, or for the study Of the
Professions
health. Il is superintendent always by master, who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils In all hours
taken up by the exercises Of the school, and nstrcs
agreeable and useful exercises OF health and
Special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Dgcnt attention to the performance ofduties, and pro-
priety OF department. are expected OF all who become
daily record Of the DEFICIENCIES of pupils in their
raj classes kept by each teacher, which is weekly sub
mitted BY the Principal TO each pupi and ai the exp
ration OF four weeks to the parents guardians EACH
in the form OF Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted to no particular
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment is such
to meet the appreciation Of parents and render the
pupils in every respect comfortable. Ii invariable
rule for the pupils 70 fare in oil particulars do the In
strctors, and the Principal and family The meals of all
taxen at one table,
Dirsctrsss is employed to take charge of the ward
robes, shs devotes herself exclusively % that duty
ney They supplied by the Principal with all
sares, and than these only to create and
sh artificial tastes and wants which have an
lowed 70 money, but at the pleasure Of the Principal
THIS rule i imperative and enforced saves expense to
s and character 70 The The m takes
and distributes only on an order from the Principal
The terms are $23oper annum. payable half yearly in
the year ing on The hrs. tuesday s IN
bedding books, stationery &c. furnished, and with
out extra charge.
the spring, and one Of four weeks in the faexciu
I'VE ef intermssion 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
have, q his own propertya Bible" and "Book Of
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution,
D. Of obtaining further information relative it, may
address the Principal, either personally, through the
Post 0Rce, or W. Mitchell, Esq, 6s IL Cedar street,
OFFICERS.
REV. w. F. WALKER, A. M, Principal and Pro-
prietor.
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. B., r. C. D., Classical De-
partment and Modern Languages.
ROWLEY, A. NJ, Oratory, Rhetoric, and
j. HAwLEY, c. E. tR. ~ Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser
IRA =. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
Grammar.
z. MosHER, Psnmanship.