The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-12
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY. m. "

PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. Y.
REV w. r wALxEs. A. NJ. Principal and Proprietor
TINE Bs.ainss Tor this Institution were erected for
Il the purpose 10 which they devoted. They are
new spacious and slightly and lifted up on conve-
exceedsd. They comprise accommodations for fortyfour
pupsIooming In pairs,hye instructors, besides the
Principal, -ihe famly,-a General School Room,-Re.
citation ROOMS Reading Room,--a Laboratory, -and
Their location is unsurpassed for heahiness and beau
N IL upon an eminence In the suburbs oil the city,
securing, by its retirement and elevation, free and
heay atmosphere and commanding an extensive and de-
lightful view.
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful aordng full scope for recreation
ard 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
five Assistants Of character and experience in the pro-
fesson
It's design is to mpart thorough and practical educa.
tion upon decidedly Christian prncipesto unite sound
learning with pure religion,
TITS conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
tian family for the time, the adopted home Of
bers 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,
is supplied by the Principal II embraces course Of
moral and religious studies, adapted TO each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures reference is made, the
foundation which alone may be built solid and en-
during character and as 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 10 his body
the Churchhe hrs and strongest affections oil 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-
quiremenis Teaching the Professions and Civil En-
gineering also in Drawing and the Modern Languages.
II is conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such masters II il from time to time TO en-
poy Instruction IN this department is specially directed
TO the understanding II is the endeayor here 10 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 the intended future destina
on of the pupil and his education is directed according
ly. He may be fitted for the Counting Room for Engi-
neerng for College, for Teaching or for the study Of the
Professions
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health. is superintendent always by master, who has
the supervision and direction of the pupils in all hours
taken up by the of the school, and nstrucs
in agreeable and useful exercises promotye Of health and
happiness
Special attention is paid to manners and habits "
Dgent attentionto the performance oduties, and pro-
prety of department.. 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 exp
IN the form of Report
The admission Of pupils is restricted 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 invariable
rue Tor me pupils 70 fare IN all particulars as do The In.
slructors and the Principal and family The meals Of all
are taken at one table.
Drectress is employed to take charge OF the ward
robes who devotes herself exclusively to that duty.
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket
ney They are supplied by the Principal with all neces-
saries and more than these only and
rsh artificial tastes and wants, which have unfavoabe
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 the pupil The Burser takes
charge Of all moneys intended for the Of the pupils
and distributes only on an order from the Principal
The terms are $3.50 per 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
the spring, and one Of four weeks in the fallexcu-
slve Of intermisson 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 name and pos
sess complete inventory Of the whole. He should also
have, as his own property,a Bible and " Book OF
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution
Of obtaining further information relative to it, may
Pos. Office, or j. W Mitchell Esq, s. IL Cedar Street.
New York.
OFFICERS.
REV W. F. WALKER, A. M, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT M'NEILI., A. B., T. C. D., Classical De.
partment and Modern Languages.
ERASTUS ROWLEY, A. M, Oratory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature.
ences. Drawing and Clvi! Engineering, and Barser.
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIGaToN z. MosHER, penmanshp.
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