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

REy w. r wALKER, A. NJ. Principal and Proprietor.
THE B1.aings for this Institution were erected for
Il the purpose 10 which they devoted They are
new, spacious and slightly and fitted up on conve-
nience OF pan and in neatness oil STYLE which are not
exceeded They comprise accommodations for ioryfour
pupils-roomng in Pars,-hve Instructors besides the
Pnncpal,-ihe family,-a General School koom,--ke,
citation Rooms,--a Reading koom,--a Acknowledgment
Chapel
Their location is unsurpassed for heahiness and beau
ty II is upon eminence in the suburbs Of the city,
securing, by lis retirement and elevation, free and
heai atmosphere and commanding IN extensive and de-
ample and beautiful aordng full scope for recreation
and amusement.
Thus the accommodations are so ful as to render il
unnecessary for the pupils to have any communication
The Institution is carried on by the Principal and
ye Assistants OF character and experience in the pro-
fesson
Its design is mpart thorough and practical educa-
ton upon decidedly Christian principles unite sound
learning with pure religion.
lii conducted upon the plan of well regulated Chris
tan family for the time, the adopted home OF
beTs The government is, therefore, strictly parental
In agreement with the natural constitution OF the pupil,
the school 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 n of
moral and religious studies adapted to each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference is made, the
foundation on which alone may be built solid and
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. II is the constant endeavor in this
department, to win the Saviour and his body
the Churchihe first and strongest affections Of the youth
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction in the higher
departments OF learning, with reference to College
qurements, to Teaching. the Professions and Civil En-
gneerng; also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages.
IL - conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
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poy Instruction in this department is specially directed
TO the understanding Il is the endeavoI here 10 improve
and strengthen the thinking powers. The pupils, there
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
tion Of the pupil and his education is directed according
ly. He may be fitted for the Counting ROOM for Eng
neerng for College, for Teaching for the study 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
IN agreeable and useful exercises promotve Of health and
happiness.
Special attention is paid to manners and habits
Dgent attention to the performance duties and pro.
pretty OF department are expected Of all who become
daily record Of the DEFICIENCIES of pupils their
raj classes Is kept by each teacher which is weekly SUBJ
mitted BY the Principal TO each pupil and, the expi-
ration OF our weeks to the parents guardians Of EACH
in the form Of Report.
The admission Of pupils restricted to no particular
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment, is such
as to meet the appreciation Of and render the
pupils IN every respect comfortable Ii is nvarale
rule for the pupils 70 fare in all particulars do the In
structors, and the Principal and family The meals Of all
taken at one table.
Directress is employed take charge Of the ward.
robes, who devotes herself exclusively that duty
Pupils have but little reasonable use for pocket mo-
ney. They supplied by the Principal with all
sares and than these only TO and
bearing future character They will therefore, be al
lowed no money, but at the pleasure of the Principal