The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-12
PRIvATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. Y.


REV w. p wALkER, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor
TIME b.. dlngs for this Institution were erected for
i The purpose which they are devoted. They are
new spacious and slightly and ited up on conse-
nience OF PLAN and in neatness OF STYLE which are not
exceeded They comprise accommodations for iortyio
understanding in pars--hye Instructors besides the
Principal, the famIly--a General School hoom.-he.
citation Rooms,-a Reading Room,-a Acknowledgment
Chapel.
Their location is unsurpassed for heahiness and beau
ty II is upon emnence in the suburbs OF the city,
securing, BY its retirement and elevation Tree ana
heaiy atmosphere aad commanding an extensive and de-
lightlul view.
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful ahoding full scope for recreation
Thus the accommodations are so full as to render i,
unnecessary for the pupils to have any communication
The Institution is carried on by the Principal, and
Eve Assistants Of character and experience in the pro-
fession.
Its design is to impar thorough and practical educa.
tion upon decidedly Christian Principleso unite sound
learning with pure religion.
It's conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
tian family for the tme the adopted home of IT'S
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 constant reference is made as 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 in strict accordance With
the doctrines, discipline, and worship OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church 1t is the constant endeayor IN this
department over 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 business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction IN the higher
departments learning. with College
quements 10 Teachins Professions and Cisil I'm.
gneerng; also in Drawing and the Modern Languages.
Ii is conducted by the Principal and Assistants aud by
n ff.,u, time
pioy Instruction this department is specially directed
TO the understanding Il is the endeavor here 10 improve
FORE taught the rationale of whatever comes before
them more attention paid principles than rules
Particular regard is had the intended future desiina-
ton of the pupil and his education is directed according
ly. He may be fitted for the Counting Room for Engi-
neeng for College, for Teaching or for the study OF the
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health II is Superintendent always by a master, who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils in all hours
taken up by the OF the school, and nstTucts
agreeable and useful exercises promoge OF health and
happiness.
Special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Digent attention TO the performance ofduties and pro-
priey Of department, 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 is weekly sub
med by the Principal, each pupil and, at the expi-
ration Of four weeks TO the parents or guardians Of EACH
in the form Of Report. % l..
The admission Of pupils is restricted to particular
age. ..s ...
ne domestic Arrangement oil the estiDs!nent
to meet the appreciation Of parents and 10 render the
pupils every respect comfortable Ii is nvanaic
rule for the pupils TO fare all particulars do the In
srucors and the Principal and family The meals Of all
taken at one table. s..
Directress is employed 10 take charge Of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively to that duty.
Pupils have but little reasonable use for pocket mo-
ney. They supplied by the Principal with all
sares, and more than these only 10 create and nou
IRISH artificial tastes and wants, which have unayorabe
bearing future character. They WILL therefore, be al
lowed money, but at the pleasure Of the Principal
This rule is Imperative and, enforced, expense 10
the parent and character the pupil The Buser takes
charge OF all moneys intended for the of the pupils
and distributes only an order from the Principal.
The terms are $3.50 per annnm, payable half yearly in
advance, the year commencing on the first Tuesday
May. Requisites, such fuel, lights, washing, beds,
bedding, books stationery, &c, furnished, and with
out extra charge. "v." NJ. Et.. .r
There two vacations in the year. one of two weeks
in the spring, and one Of four weeks in the fa-exclu
sve OF an in,ermisson 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
sess complete inventory of the whole. He should also
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution
OF obtaining further information relative to it, may
address the Prncpa either personally or 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-
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 c. E. R ~ Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser
IRA K. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIGHToN z. MosHER, Penmanship
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