The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-21

PRIyATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
~ w w.Ixrn, A. M, Principal and Proprietor.
,y,gE B.inss for this Institution were erected for
~ pupose 10 which they are devoted. ihey are
new spacious and slightly; and are htled Up On 90 ~
nence plan, and in noatness OF syle wnVn cn
s.ceeded They comprise accommodations fof
an,Isrooa,ns in pairs-hye Instructors, besides the
Principal-,he family,--a General school hoom'-Re,
citation Rooms,a Reading Roon'--a LaDofa'ory'-aha
Their location is unsurpassed for healthness and beau
~ II Is upon an eminence in the suburbs OF the ciy
securing nv lis retirement and elevation, Tree ana
heay atmosphere, and commanding extensive ana de-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
are ample and beautiful aoding full scope Tor recreation
Thus, the accommodations full, to render it
unnecessary for the pupils 10 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 impar thorough and practical educa,
ton upon decidedly Christian principles unite sound
learning with pure religion.
Ills conducted upon the plan OF well regulated Chris
tian family for the time The adopted home Of
be 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 II embraces course Of
moral and religious studies, adapted each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures reference is made, the
foundation on which alone may be built solid and en-.
during character and as the only safe and 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 over to the Saviour and his body
the Churchthe first and strongest affections Of the youth
full heart. s
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 College
quremens, to Teaching, the Professions, and Civil En-
glneenng also IN Drawing, and the Modern Languages.
1t conducted by the Principal and Assistants and by
such masters 1t is necessary from time time
poy instruction IN this department specially directed
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils there
FORE taught the rationale Of whatever before
them more attention Is paid to principles than rules
Particular regard is had to the intended future desna-
ton of the pupil and his education directed according
y. He may be fitted for the Counting Room, for Engi.
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
not taken up by the Of the school, and nstrucs
IN agreeable and useful exercises, pomove OF health and
happiness
Special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Dgent attentonto the performance Of duties and pro-
prety Of department. expected of all who become
members Of the Institution.
daily record of the DEFICIENCIES of pupils their
raj classes is kept by each teacher which weekly sub
med, by 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 Domestic Arrangement of the establishment, is such
rs to meet the appreciation OF PARENTS and to render the
pupils IN every respect comfortable. 1t is nvarable
rule tor the pupils 10 fare all particulars do the In
sructors, and the Principal and family The meals Of all
taken at table.
Directress 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
sares and more than these only TO create and
rsh artificial tastes and wants. which have
bearing on future character. They WILL therefore be al
lowed money, but at the pleasure of the Principal
This rule is imperative and enforced, expense
the parent and character the pupil The Buser takes
charge Of all moneys intended for the of the pupils,
and distributes only order from the Principal
he terms are $3.50 per annum, payable half yearly in
advance, the year commencing 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 oftwo weeks
the spring. and one of four weeks in the fall exclu-
siye Of inermisson in the week from Christmas to
New Year, and in Passion Weei
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 Book Of
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS of placing pupils in the Institution,
address the Principal either personally through the
Post Oce or J. w. Mitchell, Esq, 60 IL 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
FLETCHE s J. HAWLEY, c. .(R ~ Natural Sci.
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering and Burser
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
Grammar.
DIGHTON z. MosHER, Penmanship
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