The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-07-28
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY. NY.

TROY, NJ. Y.
REv. w. y WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Propris,or
THE Be.dings for this Institution were erected for
4 the purpose TO which they are devoted Tney are
new spacious and slightly; and fitted up on eonse
nenee OF plan, and Of STYLE which are not
exceeded They comprise accommodations for fory-ionr
PaPlls-,oomns in Pairsaye instructors besides lhe
sa,iap % a% Rd;a, Rooma 'Is5.
Their location is unsurpassed for healthness and beau
w. II Is upon eminence IN the suburbs OF the city,
securing. BY its retirement and elevation, free snd
heay atmosphere, AID commanding an extensive aud do
hghtfnl view.
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful aaordins full scope for recreation
and amusement
Thus the accommodations are so full, as 10 render
unnecessary for the pupils to have any Communication
with the city.
The Institution is carried on by the Principal, and
vc Assistants OF character and experience In the pro-
(cssion.
It's design is TO impar thorough and practical educa
lion upon decidedly Christian principes,to unite sound
learning with pure religion.
Its conducted upon the plan OF well regulated Chris
tan family for the time, the adopted home OF IT'S mem
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. Il embraces OF
moral and religious studies, adapted to each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference is made as the
foundation on which alone may be bu solid and en-.
during character and the only safe and proper basis OF
Christian education The views Of scripture TRUTH and
Of religious duty preseated in strict accordance with
the doctrines, discipline and worship OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church II is the constant endeayor IN this
department TO win 10 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 to College
quirements to Teaching, the Professions, and Civil En-.
gneering; also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
tail hp he AaGtS Inv
such masters is necessary from time to time 10 en-
poy Instruction in this department specially directed
s 20 sns b hs nnus here
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 destna
ton of the pupil and his education directed according
ly. He may be fitted for the Counting Room for Engi-
neerng for College for Teaching or for the study Of the
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health. II is superintendent always by MASTER who has
the supervision and direction OF the pupils in all hours
not taken up by the exercises of the school, and nsructs
IN agreeable and useful exercises promose OF health and
happiness
Special attention is paid TO manners and habits.
Dgen attenlionto the performance ofduties and pro-
preiy Of department., are expected Of all who become
members Of the institution.
daily record OF the DEFICIENCIES of pupils in their
raj classes is kept by each teacher whch is weekly sub
nitted, by tho Principal 10 each pupil and, at the expi
ration q Tour weeks, 10 the parents or guardians OF each,
in the form of Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted no particular
age.
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment is such
as To meet the appreciation OF parents and TO render the
pupils in every respect comfortable II inyariablc
rule for the pupils 10 fare in all particulars do the In.
suctos, and the Principal and family The meals Of all
are taken at one table.
Directress employed TO take charge OF the ward
robes who devotes herself exclusively to that duiy
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket
ney They supplied by the Principal with all neces-
sares and more than these only and
IRISH artificial tastes and wants. which unfayorabe
hearing future character TheyNl therefore, be al
lowed no money but at the pleasure of the Principal
This re rs imperative, and enforced expense
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 ;erms are $3.50 per 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. ...
There vacations in the year. one of two weeks
the SPRING nnd one Of four weeks in the fal-excu-
stve Of an incrmssson in 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
complete inventory Of the whole He should also
have, his own property Bible and Book of
Common Prayer" .r.M
Persons desreus Of placing pupils in the Institution,
or OF obtaining farther information relative to IT, may
address the Principal either personally, through the
Post Office, or j. w MITCHELL ESP CO l-2 Cedar street
New York.
OFFICERS.
REV, w. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT MNEILL, A. B., T. C. D., Classical De-
partment and Modern Languages.
ERASTUS RoWLEf, A. NJ, ora,ry, Rhetoric, and
FLETCHER ]. HAWLEY, c. f. R. ~ Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser.
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIGHToN z. MosHER, Penmanship.