The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-17
PRIyATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. ".

PRIyATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. ".
~ w. wALxEH, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor.
~Y1gE Ninss for this Institution erected for
ihe purpose to which they devoted. They are
new ~ oian and IN nssiness Of style which
ereeedod They comprise accommodations for fory-four
pupils-oomins in Pairs-1ys inIsae'or,' besides ahe
citation Rooms, Ia Reading Rooms Laboratory, and
Chapel. 80, 49,
w. Ii Is upon an ennence in the suburbs OF the city,
sscorng by lis retirement and elevation, free and
healty atmosphere and commanding extensive and de-
s,nunds are connected with the Establishment which
arc ample and beautiful aordng full scope for recreation
Thus the accommodations are so full as to render il
unnecessary for the pupils 10 have any communication
with the city.
The Institution Is carried on by the Principal, and
Ave Assistants OF character and experience in the pro-
lis design is to impar thorough and practical educa.
on upon decidedly christian princpies'-to unite sound
Ills conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
,an family for the time, the adopted home Of its mem
bers The government il, therefore, strictly parental
In agreement with the natural constitution OF the pupil
the school arranged in three departments the Moral.
the intellectual, and the Physical:
is supplied by the Principal II embraces course Of
moral and religious studies, adapted to each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant 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 is the constant endeavor 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 in the higher
departments Of learning, with reference College
quiremenis, to Teaching, the Professions and Civil En-
cheering; also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
1t is conducted by the Principal and Assistants and by
such masters as 1t Is necessary from time time to
poy Instruction in this department is specially directed
to the understanding y is the endeavor here % improve
and strengthen the thinking powers. The pupils there
FORE taught the rationale of whatever comes before
them more attention is paid to principles than rules
Particular regard is had to the intended future destina
ton of the pupil and his education is directed according
y. He may be fitted for the Counting Room, for Eng-
neerng for College, for Teaching, for the study Of the
Professions
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health 1t is superintendent always by master, who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils in all hours
taken by the exercises Of the school, and nstructs
in agreeable and useful exercises, promove Of health and
happiness pa.;s attention !. n.;a }, ,,s ,.,;,.
Dilgent attention to the performance ofduties, and pro.
pnety Of department. are expected OF all who become
members OF the Institution.
daily record Of the DEFICIENCIES of pupils in their seve-
raj classes is kept by each teacher which is weekly sub
mtted by the Principal each pupil and, the exp
ration OF four weeks to the parents guardians EACH
in the form ofa Report
The admission of pupils is restricted no particular
age
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment is such
to meet the appreciation Of parents and render the
pupils IN every respect comfortable II is an invariae
rule for the pupils to fare, all particulars do the In
stuctors, and the Principal and family The meals Of all
taken at one table.
Directress is employed to take charge Of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively to that duty.
Pupils have but little reasonable use for pocket
ney They are supplied by the Principal with all neces
sanes and more than these only to create and
sh artificial tastes and wants. which have unfayorabe
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
The terms are $3.50 per annum, payable half yearly in
ADVANCE the year commencing on the first Tuesday IN
May. Requisites, such fuel lights, washing, beds,
bedding books stationery &c. are furnished and with
out extra charge.
the spring and of four weeks in the fa--exclu-
sve Of an intemisson in the week from Christmas to
New Year, and in Passion Week. .s
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
Gamo as ms own properya "Bbe and Book Of
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, or j. w. MITCHELL Esq., GO l2 Cedar street,
New York.
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, 0ratory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature
FLETCHER J. HAWLEY, G. E. (R ~ Natural Sci
IRA K. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIsHToS z, MosHER, Psnmanship.