The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-08-18
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. ".


Rev. w. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor.
THE b.. Anss Cor this Institution were erected for
Il tbs purpose to which they devoted They are
new, spacious and slightly and fsd up ON conye-
nience Of plan, and In neaness Of STYLE wnon are NOT
pupils-rooming in pairsye Instructors, besides the
PrincipaI,-ihe family General School Room.-Re.
citation Rooms,-- Reading Rooms Laboratory and
Then location il unsurpassed for heathness and beau
ty. Il is upon emnence in the suburbs oil the city,
securing BY its retirement and elevation, Tree and
heay atmosphere, AID commanding an extensive and de-
lightfu view.
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful aaording full scope for recreation
Thus, The accommodations are so fal a. to render il
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 mpar thorough and practical educa-
ton upon decidedly Christian princpes,to unite sound
learning with pure religion.
Is conducted upon the plan OF well regulated Chris
an 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 Is arranged IN three departments the Moral
the intellectual, and the Physical.
The Neral Department, which involves the government,
y supplied b the Principal l. embraces course Of
the holy Scriptures constant reference is made, the
foundation which alone may be built solid and
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 to the Saviour and TO his body
the Church-he first and strongest affections Of the youth
full heart.
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary business and commercial
pursuits additional aches for instruction in the higher
10 Tsschns ,s s,saoo and Cs En-.
glneering; also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
!. conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and BY
such masters 10 necessary from time to time TO en-
poy Instruction in this department IL specially directed
to the understanding il the endeavor here 10 improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils there
them more attention is paid TO principles than rules
Particular regard is had the intended future destna-
". He may Be- fitted for the Counting Room. for Engi-
neerng for College, for Teaching or for the study Of the
The Physical Department, is intended for exercise and
health. is superintendent always by MASTER who has
the supervision and direction of the pupils in all hours
not taken up by the exercises Of the school, and nsucts
in agreeable and useful exercises promotve Of health and
Special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Disent attention to the performance of duties and pro-
priey OF department., are 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
mitted by the Principal to each pupil and u, the expi-
ration Of four weeks to the parents guardians Of EACH
in the form of Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted to no particular
The Domestic Arrangement, Of the establishment, is such
as to meet the appreciation Of and to render the
pupils IN every respect comfortable. II nvarabe
rule for the pupils TO fare in all particulars do the In
sructos, and the Principal and family The meals Of all
taken Mt one table,
Directress 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
saes and than these serve only to create and nou
IRISH artificial tastes and wants. which have unavorable
bearing on future character They will therefore, be al
lowed no money, but at the pleasure of the Principal
ms rule Is Imperative and enforced saves expense to
charge of all moneys intended for the of the pupils
and distributes only order from the Principal.
The terms are $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. furnished and with
out extra charge
There two vacations IN the year. one Of two weeks
the spring, and one of four weeks in the faexclu-
sive Of niermission 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 name and pos
complete inventory Of the whole. He should also
have as his own property, bible" and Book OF
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution,
or of obtaining further information relative to it, may
Pos, Office, or W Mitchell Esq, s. -2 Cedar Street,
New York.
OFFICERS.
REV. w. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT MNEILL, A. B., T. c. D., Classical De-
ERASTUS ROWLEY, A. NJ, Omtory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature.
FLETCHER J. HAWLEY, 9. E. (R- ~ Natural Sci
IRA K BATCHELDER, Matsema,ics s' a and English
DIeHT0N z. MosHER, Psnman.hip.
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~ only requires 10 be knospn to Of support"