The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-04-19
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. v.


TROY, N. ".
Rry. w. p. wALKkR, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor.
TINE Buildings for this Institution were erected for
i the purpose which they devoted. They are
new spacious and slightly and htied up on conse-
nience OF plan, and IN nestness OF style, when are nor
exceeded They comprise accommodations for ortyour
pupils--roomng pairs,-hve Instructors besides the
Prncpa-the family,--a General School koom,-ke,
citation Rooms,-a Reading Rooms Laboratory and
Chapel
Their location unsurpassed for healthness and beau
ty Il is upon eminence in the suburbs Of the city,
securing by its retirement and elevation, Tree and
heaIty atmosphere aad commanding extensive and de-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
arc ample aud beautiful aordng full scope for recreation
Thus, the accommodations are so full as to render it
unnecessary for the pupils to have any communication
The institution is carried on by the Principal, and
1--WE Assistants 81 character and experience IN the pro-
fession
LIS design is to mpart thorough and practical odaca
ton upon decidedly Christian pnciples,-to unite sound
learning with pure religion
lii conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
tan family for the time, the adopted home OF Its mem
beers. The government is, therefore, strictly parental
10 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 70
the Holy Scriptures constant reference Is made as the
foundation which alone may be bulb solid and en-
during character and the only sale and proper basis OF
Christian education The views OF scripture truth, and
Of religious duty presented street accordance with
the doctrines, discipline and worship OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church Ii is the constant endeayor IN this
department. TO win over the Saviour and his body
the Churchhe first and strongest affections Of the youth
full heart.
English branches necessary business and commercial
pursuits additional facnes for instruction IN the higher
departments % learning WIN reference % college re-
gneering also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
1t is conducted by The Principal and Assistants and by
such masters necessary from time 70 time 10 en-
poy Instruction in this department is specially directed
TO the understanding II the endeayor here 10 improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils. there
fore are taught the rationale of whatever before
them more attention paid to principles than rules
Particular regard had the intended future destina
ton Of the pupil and his education directed according
w. He may be fitted for the Counting Room, for Eng
neeug for College for Teaching or for the study Of the
Professions.
The Physical Department, is intended for exercise and
health. Ii superintendent always by master, who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils in all hours
taken up the exercises Of the school, and nstucts
agreeable and useful exercises promotye OF health and
happiness
Dgent attention to the performance ofdues, and pro-
prieiy OF department, are expected OF all who become
members of the Institution
daily record of the DEFICIENCIES of pupils in their
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.
age
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment is such
as to meet the appreciation OF parents and 10 render the
pupils in every respect comfortable. 1t nvarae
rule for the pupils to fare all particulars, do the In
strctors, and the Principal and family The meals Of all
taken at table.
Directress is employed to take charge Of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively to that duty.
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket mo-
ney. They supplied by the Principal with all neces
sancs and more than these only create and nou
rsh artificial tastes and wants. which have unavorabe
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
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 are $3.50 per annnm, 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
extra charge.
There vacations in the year, OF two weeks
in the spring and of four weeks in the fall-excu
slve Of inermssioh 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 and pos
complete inventory OF the whole. He should also
have, as his own proPeriya . Bible, and Book Of
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS of placing pupils in the Institution,
or of obtaining further information relative it, may
address the Principal either personally, through the
Post Office or j. w Mitchell, Esq, SO l2 Cedar street,
New York. ...@. a.
OFFICERS.
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
English Literature.
FLETCHER j. HAWLEY, G. Z. Or j. Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser:
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics and English
DIcHToS z. MosHER, penmanship.