The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-04-05
pRIyATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. n.

PRIVATE Ef'isCOfALi NSilIo
TROY, N. Y.
pvv w r WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor.
TIME Buildings for this Institution erected for
j the purpose TO which they are devoted they are
new spacious and slightly and fitted up on conVe-
nence Of plan, and neatness OF syle winch are not
exceeded They comprise accommodations Tor ioryiour
BapsIoo%las n PasGss Ira I's sshoni Rso%.Re.
citation Rooms,-a Reading Room,--a Laboratory and
Chapel
Their location is unsurpassed for heahiness and beau
IT, Ii is upon an emnence in the suburbs OF the city,
securing by its retirement and elevation, free and
heay atmosphere and commanding an extensive ana de-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
are ample and beautiful aordng full scope for recreation
and amusement
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.
Its design is TO mpart thorough and practical educa
on upon decidedly Christian prncipesto unite sound
learning with pure religion.
Ii is conducted upon the plan of well regulated Chris
an family for the time, the adopted home Of Its mem
beTs The government is, therefore, strictly parental
Engagement with the natural constitution OF the pupil
the school arranged 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 10 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 strict aceordance with
the doctrines, discipline and worship oil the Protestant
Episcopal Church 1t is the constant endeaYor in this
department. win the Saviour and to his body
full heart.
The intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary business and commercial
pursuits additional iacles for instruction IN the higher
departments OF learning with reference TO College re-
quirements Teaching the Professions and Civil En-
gineeiing also in Drawing and the Modern Languages
IL IS conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such is necessary from time time to en-
poy Instruction In this department is specially directed
10 the understanding 1t the endeavor improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils mere
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 destina
ton Of the pupil and his education directed according
y. He may be fitted for the Counting Room for Eng
neeIng for College for Teachings or for The study OF the
Professions.
The Physical Department intended for exercise and
health 1t is superintendent always by master, who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils al hours
taken up the exercises of the school, and nstucs
IN agreeable and useful exercises promotve OF health and
happiness.
Special attention is paid to and habits.
Dgent attention to 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 in their
raj classes kept by each teacher which weekly sub
med by tho Principal, 10 each pupil; and al the exp
ration Of four weeks to the parents guardians OF EACH
in the form of II Report
The admission Of pupils is restricted TO particular
age. ... ...- ..t..
The Domestic Arrangement OF the establishment is such
as 10 meet the appreciation OF parents and 10 render the
pupils in every respect comfortable. 1t is invarlale
rule for the pupils fare, in all particulars, do the In
sructors, and the Principal and family. The meals OF all
are taken at one table,
Dlrectress is employed to take charge OF the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively that duly.
Pupils have but little reasonable use for pocket mo-
ney. They supplied by the Principal with all
sares and more than these only 10 create and
IRISH artificial and wants. which have unfayorabe
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, expense TO
the parent and character to the pupil The Burser takes
charSe OF moneys intended for the of the pupils
and distributes only on order from the Principal
The terms are S230per annum, payable half yearly in
advance, the year commencing the first Tuesday
May. Requisites, such fuel lights washing, BEDS
bedding books, stationery, &c. are furnished and with
out extra charge. s..
There two vacations the year. one Of two weeks
in the spring and one of four weeks in the falexclu
sve Of an inermsslon 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 property, Bible and " Book Of
Common Prayer" .a.n
Persons DESTROYS of placing pupils in the Institution,
of obtaining further information relative 10 it, may
Post Office, j. w Mitchell, Esp, Go l2 Cedar street,
New York. .... .
OFFICERS
REV. W. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
pretor
ROBERT M'NElLL, A.. B., T. c. D., Classical De-
pariment and Modern Languages.
ERASTuS ROWLEY, "A. NJ, Oratory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature. @.
FLETCHER, J. HAwLEY, G. E. tR ~ Natural Sci
IRA X BATCHELDER, Mathematics and English
DIGHToN z. MosHER, penmanshp.