The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-08-22
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTES,
TROY, N. ".

PRIVATE EHlSOOlAL 1No VET
TROY, N. Y.
REv. w. WALxER, A. NJ. Principal and Proprietor
THE BLdings for this Institution were erected for
4 the purpose 10 which they are devoted They ~
new, spacious and slightly and are fitted up on CON-
nenee u plan, and in neainess OF siyie when 80 No.
exceeded They comprise recommendation yi loiy ~
Priac,pa--Ihe faInily,-a General school Room.-Re.
citation kooms,--a Reading koom--a LAooa 'oiy'
q Chapel.
w. II N upon an smlnence in the suburbs OF The ciiy
securing by its retirement and elevation, Tree ana
heaiy atmosphere, and commanding an extensive ana ue
Grounds are connected with the Establishment, which
ample and beautiful aaordng full scope Tor recreation
Thus the accommodations are so full, as render it
unnecessary for the pupils to have any communication
with the city
five Assistants Of character and experience In the pro-
Its design is TO impan thorough and practical educa,
tion upon decidedly Christian prncples,to unite sound
learning with pure religion.
Its conducted upon The plan Of well regulated Chris
tan family for the ime the adopted home OF rs mem
beers. The government is therefore, strictly parental
In agreement with the natural constitution 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 Il embraces Of
moral and religious studies, adapted to each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference is made, a. the
foundation which alone may be built a 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 win
the doctrines, discipline, and worship Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church II is the constant endeavor IN TINS
apartment to win over to the Saviour and 70 ms
the Churchhe first and strongest affections Of the youth
full heart
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary business pnd commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction in the higher
departments Of learning with references TO College re-
quirements to Teaching the Professions, and Civil En-
In, tha ls,for.
Il Is conducted by the Principal and Assistants and by
such masters 1t is necessary from time to time ~ en-
poy Instruction in this department specially directed
TO the understanding IL is the endeavo here TO improve
and strengthen the thinking powers; The pupils. there
FORE taught the rationale Of whatever comes before
Particular regard is had TO tho intended future destna
ton Of the pupil and his education directed according
ly. He may be fitted for the Counting Room for Eng
neens for College, for Teaching or for the study OF the
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health ID superintendent always by master, who has
the supervision and direction of the pupils in all hours
taken up by the OF the school, and nstrucs
in agreeable and useful exercises promove OF health and
happiness 80. ,,;..
Dgen attention to the performance duties, and pro-
prety OF department. are expected OF all who become
members OF the Institution.
daily record Of the DEFICIENCIES Of pupils in their seve
raj classes is kept by each teacher which is weekly sub
mitted, by the Principal to each pupil; and, at the exp
in the form Of Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted no particular
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment is such
as TO meet the appreciation Of PARENTS and to render the
pupils every respect comfortable II is an invariable
rule for the pupils TO fare in all particulars, do the In
stuctors and the Principal and family The meals Of all
are taken at one table.
Directress is employed take charge Of the ward.
robes, who devoes herself exclusively to that duty
Pupils have but little reasonable use for pocket mo-
ney. They supplied by the Principal with all neces
saes and more than these serve only TO create and
nsh artificial tastes and wants. which have unfavorabe
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 $3.50 per annum, payable half yearly in
advance, the year commencing the first Tuesday IN
May. Requisites, such fuel, lights, washing, beds,
bedding hooks, 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 fa-exclu.
slve OF an intcmisson in the week from Christmas
New Year, and in Passion Week
Every pupil should have each article Of his clothing
distinctly marked win The Initials Of his name and pos
sess complete inventory of the whole. He should also
have, as his own property,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 10 Cedar street,
New York.
OFFICERS.
REV. w. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro.
ROBERT MNEILL, A. B., T. c. D., Classical De,
partmcnt and Modern Languages
ERASTuS ROWLEY, A. NJ, Oratory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature.
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser.
IRA K BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIeaToS Z. MosHER, psnman,hip.
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