The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-08-01
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY. m. W

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TROY, NJ ".
Rev. w. wALKER, A. NJ. Principal and Proprietor
THE Bu.dings for this Institution were erected fol
Il the purpose TO which they devoted. They are
new, spacious and slightly and fitted up conye-
nisnoe OF pan and in OF style, which are NOT
exceeded They comprise accommodations for ory-oar
Pupis-roomlng IN pairs,-tye Instructors besides the
fnheipal,--fhe famly,--a General School hoom,-he-
citation Rooms,-a Reading Room,--a Laboratory, --and
is unsurpassed for heahiness and beau
ty IL upon an eminence in the suburbs Of the city,
securing by its retreInent and elevation, Tree and
heay atmosphere, aid commanding extensive and de-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful aaordns full scope for recreation
THUS the accommodations are so full as TO render it
Unnecessary for the pupils 10 have any communication
with the city.
The Institution is canned on by the Principal, and
1--WE Assistants of character and experience in the pro-
fession.
Its design s to impar thorough and practical educa
ton upon decidedly Christian principles,-to unite sound
learning with pure religion.
lii conducted upon The plan Of well regulated Chris
tian family for the tme the adopted home Of ITS mem
beTs The government 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, the
foundation ~Ach alone may be built solid and
during charact 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. Ii is the constant endcavor in this
department. to over 10 the Saviour, and TO his body
the Churche st and strongest affections Of the youth
ful heart.
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary TO business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction the higher
departments OF learning, with reference TO College
quiremens, to Teaching, the Professions and Civil En-
gineering also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
70 conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such masters as its necessary from time TO time TO
Poy Instruction in this department is specially directed
70 the understanding II is the endeavoE here TO improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils there
fore, are taught the rationale Of whatever before
them more attention is paid TO principles than rules
ton Of the pupil and his educsiion is directed according
y. He may be fitted for the Counting Room, for Engi-
neerng for College dx Teaching, 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
not taken by the exercises Of the school, and nsructs
in agreeable and useful exercises promotye Of health and
happiness.
Special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Dlgent attention to the performance Of duties and pro-
priety Of department. expected of all who become
members Of the Institution.
daily record Of the DEFICIENCIES Of pupils in their seve-
mi,ted by the Principal each pupil and the expi-
ration OF four weeks to the parents guardians oeach,
In the form OF a Report tA
The admission Of pupils is restricted no particular
The Domestic Arrangement OF the establishment is such
rs to meet the appreciation Of parents and render the
pupils every respect. comfortable 1t invariable
rule for the pupils to all particulars do the In
structors, and Principal and family. The meals of all
are taken at one table
Direcress s-emplsyed to take charge Of the ward.
robes who devotes herself exclusively to that duty
Pupils have but ttle reasonable use for pocket mo-
ney. They supplied by tho Principal with all ncces-
mo liant aee nnlx IN
IRISH artificial tastes and wants. which have unlavoabe
bearing future character They WILL therefore, be al
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 arc $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 are two vacations in the year. one of,wo weeks
the spring, and one Of four weeks in the faexclu-
sive Of intermission 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 and pos
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
or OF obtaining further Information relative to it, may
address the Principal either personally or through the
Post Office or W. Mitchell, Esq, g IL Cedar street,
New York
OFFICERS
REV. w. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
prietor.
ROBERT MNEILL, A. b., T. C. D., Classical De-
partment and Modern Languages.
ERASTUS R0WLEY, A. M, ora,ory, 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, Psnmanshp.
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