The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-10
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. ".


R.v w p wALkER, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor.
TIME b. aings for this Institution were erected for
he purpose 20 which they devoted They are
new spacious and slightly and are fitted up eonye-
nence Of plan and neAiness Of STYLE which not
exceeded They comprise accommodations for fouyour
pupiIs-rooming pairshye Instructors, besides the
Principsls-rhe famly,--a General School Room.-Re.
citation Rooms,-a Reading Rooms Laboratory, and
Chapel.
Their location is unsurpassed for healthiness and beau
H 1, is upon eminence IN the suburbs Of the city,
securing. by lis retirement and elevation, free and
heay atmosphere, AID commanding extensive and de-
hghtful view.
ample and beautiful Ahordng full scope for recreation
and amusement
Thus, the accommodations are 50 full as to render il
unnecessary for the pupils 70 have any communication
The Institution is carried on by the Principal and
FIVE Assistants Of character and experience the pro-
fesson-
It's design impar thorough and practical educa.
tion upon decidedly Christian principles, unite sound
learning with pure religion,
1t Is 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 Of the pupil,
the school arranged three departments the Moral
the Intellectual, and the Physical.
The Moral Department which involves the government,
is supplied by the Principal ir embraces course Of
moral and religious studes adapted each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference made, the
foundation which alone may he 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 strict accordance With
the doctrines discipline and worship of the Protestant
Episcopal Church IL is the endeavor in this
department. TO win the Saviour, and TO his body
The Chuchhe hrs, and strongest affections OF the youth
full heart
The Intellectual Department embraces al the ordinary
English branches necessary business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for Instruction the higher
departments Of eaping' with reference to College re-
gineering also Drawing. and the Modern Languages
Ii conducted by the Principal and Assistants and by
such Is necessary from time 10 en-
ploy this department is specially directed
the understanding II Is the endeayor here 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 had the intended future destina-
ton Of the pupil and his education directed according
~ He may be fitted for the Counting Room for Engi-
neerng for College for Teaching or for the study Of the
Professions.
health. Ii is superintendent always by MASTER who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils all hours
not taken up by the of the school, and nsructs
agreeable and useful exercises prootve OF health and
happiness, n
Dilgeni attention to the performance ofdues and pro-
pretty OF department. expected OF all who become
members Of the Institution.
daily record Of the DEFICIENCIES Of pupils in their seve-
raj classes kept by each teacher which weekly sub
mitted BY the Principal each pupil and the expi
ration OF four weeks to the parents guardians Of EACH
in the form of Report
The admission Of pupils restricted to no particular
age
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment is such
as to meet the appreciation OF parents and render the
pupils in every respect comfortable Il is invsrable
rule for the pupils fare all particulars, do the In
structors and the Principal and family The meals Of all
taken one table
Directress employed TO take charge OF the ward
robes, who deyotes herself exclusively that duty.
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket
ney They are supplied by the Principal with all
saes, and more than these only and
rsh artificial tastes and wants. which have unfayorable
bearing on future character They will therefore, be al
lowed no money, but at the pleasure Of the Principal
ms 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 on order from the Principal
The terms $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. .. ... WI. .... i.
There two vacations in the year one of two weeks
IN the spring, and Of four weeks in the faexclu-
slve o. an inenission in the week from Christmas to
New Y ear, 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"
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution,
or OF obtaining further information relative to it, may
address the Principal either personally through the
New York -..>
REV. w. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT MNEILL, A. B., T. c. D., Classical De-
partment and Modern Languages. #.....
ERAsTUS ROWLEY, A. NJ, oratory, Rhetoric, and
FLETCHER J. HAWLEY, C. E. (R. ~ Natural Sci
ences Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser.
IRA X. BATCHELDER Mathematics and English
DIGHTON z. MosHER, Peumanship.
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