The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-08-04
PRIVATE episcopal INsTITUTE,
TROY. NJ. ~. tsa xc

q PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTlTUTE,
TROY, MY. es e
Rev. w. r wALKER, A. M, Principal and Proprietor,
THE b. ngs for this Institution were crested for
u the purpose 10 which they devoted They are
nsw spacious and s'shiy and are hsd up o. aonye
nence OF plan, and Of STYLE which are mol
exceeded They comprise accommodations of
Papils-roomins IN pairs instructors besides she
Citation koomsIa Reading Roon.-a LaSoralory and
Chapel
Al Their location is unsurpassed for healhness and heau
ty Ii is upon emncnce in the suburbs oil the CITY,
securing. BY its retirement and elevation, Tree and
heaty atmosphere, and commanding extensive and de-
lghiful view. ~
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
are ample and beautiful adordngfu scope recreation
and amusement sr
Thus the accommodations are SO full, as to render il
unnecessary for the pupils to have any communication
with the city
The Institution is carried on by the Principal and
hye Assistants OF Character and experience in the pro-
It's design is to impart thorough and practical eduea-
tion upon decidedly Christian principles unite sound
learning with pure religion. go Fg
tbs conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
tian family for the time, the adopted home OF its mem
ben The government is, therefore, strictly parental.
In agreement with the natural constitution OF the pupil
the school IL 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 made, the
lounuaiion on winch alone may he buif solid ana 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 Ii is the constant endeavor in this
department, to win the Saviour, and his body
the Churchhe FIRST andsonges. 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 Of learning, with reference to College
quiremens, to Teaching the Professions and Civil En-
gneerng also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages.
Il IL conducsed by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such masters Is necessary from time to time 70 EN-
pioy Instruction in this department il specially directed
TO the understanding is the endeavor here 70 improve
FORE are 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 fued for the Counting Room, for Eng-
neerng for College, for Teaching or for the study Of 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 promove Of health and
Special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Dlgent attentonto the performance Of duties, and pro-
priety Of deponment expected Of all who become
members Of The INSTITUTION.
daily record Of the DEFICIENCIES Of pupils in their seve-
raj classes 10 kept by each teacher which is weekly sub
mitted, by the Principal 10 each pupils and at the expi
ration Of four weeks, to the parents guardians Of cach
in the form off Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted to particular
The Domestic Arrangement OF the establishment is such
a. TO meet the appreciation Of PARENTS and 10 render the
pupils IN every respect comfortable. 1t is nvarabe
rule for the pupils to fare in all particulars do the In
srucsnw. and the Principal and family The meals Of all
are taken at one table, 4{e
Directrcss is employed to 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
fhuut ulv and
IRISH artificial tastes and wants, which have unavorable
bearing future character They will therefore, be al
lowed no money, but at the pleasure Of the Prncpa
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 are $3.50 per annum payable half yearly in
advance, the year commencing the first Tuesday IN
May. Requisites, such fuel, lights, washing, beds,
bedding books, stationery, &C., furnished, and with
There are two vacations in the year. one oftwo weeks
the spring. and one Of four weeks in the fall-excu-
ave O an insrmss'on IN the week from Christmas to
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
have as his own property, "Bble," and a Book Of
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution,
address the Principal either personally, through the
Post Office or j. w. MITCHELL Esq., GO l2 Cedar street,
New York.
OFFICERS.
REV. w. F. WALKER, A. M, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. B.. T. c. D., Classical De-
partment and Modern Languages
ERASTUS RoWLEY, A. NJ, oratory, Rhetoric, and
FLETGHER ]: HAWLEY, c. f. lR. L)Na,ural Sci
ences Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser.
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DrG sTrG%a: z MosHER, psnman.hip.
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