The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-19
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, Ny.


TROY, N. Y.
Rev. w. = wALkER, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor
THE BlHinss for this Institution were erected for
i the purpose 10 which they are devoted Ihsy ARC
new, spacious and slightly and fitted up on eonse
nionce OF plan, and in neaness OF style, mhlon . nv
pupils-roomng in pairs-hve Instructors, besides the
Pnncipal,-the family,-a General school hoom,-he,
citation Rooms,-a Reading Room,-a Laooraiory'-ahd
Their location is for healthness and beau
E Ii is upon an emnenee in the suburbs OF the city,
securing by It's retirement and elevation, Tree and
heally atmosphere and commanding extensive and de-
hghtful view.
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful aoding full scope Tor 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
ve Assistants of character and experience in the pro-
fession.
It's design is to impart thorough and practical educa
tion upon decidedly Christian unite sound
learning with pure religion.
1t Is conducted upon the plan Of well regulated CHRIS
tan family for the time, the adopted home oil us mem
beEs. The government is, therefore, strictly parental
In agreement with the natural constitution o. tae pupil
the Is sss ss
The Moral Department which involves the government,
is supplied by the Principal 1t 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 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 1t is the constant endeavor IN this
department. to the Saviour, and TO his bcdy-
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 re-
qurements to Teaching, the Professions, and Civil En-
0tnA au. The Mf.fia Ianp
II is conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such masters 1t is necessary from time to time to
ploy Instruction in this department is specially directed
TO the understanding II is the endeavor here 10 improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils there
FORE taught the rationale Of whatever comes before
Psrouar 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 for the study of the
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health 1t is superintendent always by master, who has
the supervision and direction of the pupils p all hours
taken up by the exercises the school, and nstructs
in agreeable and useful exercises Promove OF health and
happiness
Digent attention the performance ofduties, and pro-
prety of department. expected Of all who become
members Of the Institution
Aday record Of the DEFICIENCIES of pupils in their
sa classes is kept by each teacher which weekly sub
Initted by the Principal each pupil and, at the exp
ration of four weeks TO the parents guardians EACH
in the form Of Report
The admission Of pupils is restricted to particular
age.
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment is such
meet the appreciation Of parents and to render the
pupils in every respect comfortable 1t invarable
rule for the pupils to fare in all particulars do the In
structors and the Principal and family The meals of all
Direcress 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 supplied by the Principal with all
and these only and
IRISH artificial tastes and wants. which have untavoabe
bearing future character They will therefore, be al
lowed 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 $3.50 per annum, payable half yearly in
advance the year commencing on the first Tuesday
May Requisites, such fuel, lights, washing, beds,
bedding, books stationery, &c, are furnished and with
out extra charge
There vacations in the year. one Of two weeks
the spring, and one of four weeks in the all-excu-
slve Of an intemisson in the week from Christmas TO
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, as his own propery,a Bible" and +" Book OF
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution,
of obtaining further information relative to it, may
address the Principal, either personally, through the
Post Office, or J. w MITCHELL ESQ.,, 60 l2 Cedar street,
New York.
OFFICERS.
REV. w. F. WALKER, A. M, Principal and Pro-
prietor.
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. B., T. C. D., Classical De-
partment and Modern Languages
ERASTUS ROWLEY, A. NJ, oratory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature.
FLETCHER J. HAWLEY, C. E. (R. ~ Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser.
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
Grammar.
DIGHTON z. MoSHER, Penmanshp.
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