The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-15
PRIvATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. Y.

PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. Y.
RKy. w. p wALkER, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor
vrSHE B.dings or this Institution were erected for
j the purpose 70 which they are devoted. They are
new, spacious and slightly and htted up ON conse-
nence Of plan, and IN neatness Of style, which are not
exceeded They comprise accommodations Tor iorty-ouE
n General sssoo %s
citation kooms,--a Reading Room,-a Laboratory, land
Chapel.
~. 1t upon eminence in the suburbs OF the city,
securing. by its retirement and elevation, free and
heay atmosphere, aad commanding extensive and de-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful, aordngful scope for recreation
and amusement. +
Thus the accommodations are so FULL as % render i,
unnecessary for the pupils TO have any communication
with the city,
The Institution is carried on by the Principal and
FIVE Assistants of character and experience in the pro-
fession.
It's design is impa thorough and practical educa.
ton upon decidedly Christian prncplesto unite SOUND
is conducted upon the plan of well regulated Chris
tian family for the time, the adopted home of ITS mem
bers- 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,
is supplied by the Principal Il embraces Of
moral and religious studies adapted TO each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference is made, as The
during character and the only safe and proper basis of
Christian education The views OF scripture TRUTH and
OF religious duty presented are 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 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 10 College re-
qurements, TO Teaching, the Professions and Civil En-
gineering also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
II is conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such masters rs is necessary from time time TO
ploy Instruction in this department is specially directed
10 The understanding y is the endeavor here 10 improve
FORE taught the rationale Of whatever comes before
them attention is paid to principles than rules
Particular regard Is had to the intended future destna
ton 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 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
taken by the exercises Of the school, and nstucts
in agreeable and useful exercises promove Of health and
happiness
Special attention is paid to manners and habits
Dgen attention. TO the performance OF duties, and pro-
preiy OF department. expected Of all who become
members OF the Institution.
daily record Of the DEFICIENCIES pupils in their
raj classes is kept by each teacher which is weekly SUBJ
mitted, BY the Principal TO each pupil and, at the exp
ration of four weeks, TO the parents guardians ofeach
in the form OF Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted to no particular
age.
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment is such
as to meet the appreciation Of parents and TO render the
pupils in every respect comfortable Ii inyariable
rule for the pupils 70 fare in all particulars do the In
struciors, and the Principal and family The meals Of all
are taken at table.
Directress is employed to take charge Of the ward
robes who devotes herself exclusively that duty,
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket
ney They supplied by the Principal with all neces
sery only IN
IRISH artificial tastes and wants. which have unfavorabe
bearing on future character They will, therefore, be al
lowed no money, but at the pleasure Of the Principal
This rule is imperative and enforced saves expense to
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 are $3.50 per payable half yearly in
ADVANCE the year commencing the first Tuesday
May Requisites, such AS fuel lights washing beds,
bedding, books stationery &c. furnished, and with
out extra charge. t#.A :..a% X. @
There vacations in the year. one Of two weeks
In the spring, and of four weeks in the faexclu
sve Of an lntermission IN the week from Christmas 10
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
sess complete inventory Of the whole. He should also
have, as his own property Bible, and . Book OF
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils the Institution,
of obtaining further information relative TO il, may
Pos, Office, or J. w Michel, Esq, 6s IL Cedar street,
New York. a..@
OFFICERS.
REV. W. F. WALKER, A. M, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. B., T. c. D., Classical De-
parment and Modern Languages.
ERASTUS ROWLEY, A. NJ, Oratory, Rhetoric, and
FLETCHER J. HAwLEY, G. E. r. - Natural Sci.
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIeHToS Z. MosHER, pYnmanship.