The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-13
Private EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. ".

TROY, NJ. Y.
Rxv W. r wALKER, A. M, Principal and Proprietor.
TINE BLAings for this Institution erected Tor
i the purpose TO which they are devoted They are
new spacious and slightly and are ned up on coh'e-
nence of plan and in OF STYLE which are not
exceeded They comprise accommodations for iory-four
pups-roomins in pairs,hve Instructors besides the
Principal 1.-The famy,-5a General school Roon'-hes,
citation Rooms Reading Room,-a Laboraory,-and
Chapel
Their location is unsurpassed for healthness and beau
M Il is upon an eminence in the suburbs Of the city,
securing, by its retirement and elevation, free and
heay atmosphere, AID commanding an extensive and de-
lightful view
ample and beautiful aordng full scope for recreation
and amusement.
Thus, the accommodations are so full as TO reader it
unnecessary for the pupils to have any communication
with the city.
The Institution is carried on by the Principal, and
1--WE Assistants OF character and experience in the pro-
fession.
Its design is to impa thorough and practical educa
tion upon decidedly Christian prncples,to unite sound
learning with pure religion
IL Is conducted upon the plan OF well regulated Chris
tian family for the time, the adopted home Of Its mem
beIs 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 Moral Department, which involves the government,
supplied by the Principal. IL embraces course Of
moral and religious studies adapted to each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference is made, the
foundation which alone may be built solid and
during character and as 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 1t is the constant endeayor in this
department. to win TO the Saviour and to his body
the Churchhe first and strongest affections Of the youth
full heart.
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary to business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction in the higher
departments Of learning, with reference TO College re-
qurements, to Teaching the Professions and Civil En-
gneerng; also in Drawing and the Modern Languages.
II s conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
s9ch masters as IS necessary from time to time TO en-
ploy Instruction in this department specially directed
to the understanding the endeavor here TO improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils there.
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
ton Of the pupil and his education directed according
ly He may be fitted for the Counting Room, for Engi
neerng, for College, for Teaching for the study of the
Professions.
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health 1t is superintendent always by MASTER who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils in all hours
taken up by the of the school, and nsructs
in agreeable and useful exercises promotve of health and
happiness.
Special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Digent attention to the performance Of duties and pro-
pney OF department, are expected of all who become
members OF the institution.
daily record of the DEFICIENCIES of pupils their seve-
raj classes is kept by each teacher which is weekly SUBJ
mted b the Principal to each pupil and at the exPi-
ration OF four weeks TO the parents guardians of EACH
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 IN every respect comfortable. 1t is nvaabe
rule for the pupils TO fare all particulars, do the In
sructors, and the Principal and family The meals Of all
are taken at one table.
Directress is employed to take charge of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively 10 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 nou
faaa aandxva nfe phIc huva
bearing on future character They WILL therefore, be al
lowed no money, but at the pleasure Of the Principal
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 on the first Tuesday
May. Requisites, such as fuel, lights, washing, beds,
bedding books, stationery, &c, furnished, and with
There two vacations in the year. of two weeks
the spring, and one of four weeks in the fall-excu
sive Of an intemission 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 ofhis name, and pos
sess complete inventory Of the whole He should also
have, rs his property, "Bibe," and I" 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, through the
Post Office, or J. w Mitchell, ESQ, GO l2 Cedar street,
New York.
OFFICERS
REV w. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
prietor.
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. B., T. C. D., Classical De-
partment and Modern Languages.
ERASTUS ROWLEY, A. NJ, oratory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature.
FLETCHER J. HAWLEY, c. E. (R. L. Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser.
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
Grammar.
DIGHTON z. MoSHER, Penmanshp.
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III only reqres to be kno,rn be certain Of support"