The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-29
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, Ny.


RKy W. r wALKER, A. M, Principal and Proprietor
TINE Bu.Aings for this Institution were erected for
il the purpose 10 which they devoted. They are
new spacious and slightly; and fitted up conse-
nence OF pan and IN neatness OF style, which are not
exceeded They comprise accommodations for ortyiour
pups--rooming pars,-hye instructors, besides the
Prinoipal,-the family--a General School Room,-Re-
citation Rooms,-a Reading Room,--a Laboratory land
Chapel
Their location is for heahness and beau
y. II is upon emnenee in the suburbs Of the city,
securing, by It's retirement and elevation, free and
healiy atmosphere aad commanding extensive and de-
hghtful view.
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
are ample and beautiful aording full scope for recreation
and amusement
Thus the accommodations are full, rs to render il
unnecessary for the pupils TO have any communication
The Institution is carried on by the Principal, and
five Assistants Of character and experience in the pro-
feSsion.
Its design is to impar thorough and practical educa
tion upon decidedly Christian princples-to unite sound
learning with pure religion.
It's conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
tlan family for the tme the adopted home Of its mem
bers. The government is, therefore, strictly parental
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 course OF
moral and religious studies adapted to each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference made the
foundation which alone may be built solid and en-.
during character and the only safe and proper basis Of
OF religious duty presented in strict accordance with
the doctrines, discipline and worship Of the Protestant
Epcopal church Is ne constant enaea sa n ,hs
the Churchthe first and strongest affections Of the youth
full hear.
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction In the higher
departments Of learning with reference TO college re-
quirements Teaching the Professions and Civil En-
gneering also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
It is conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such masters necessary from time to time to em
poy Instruction in this department specially directed
the understanding II is the endeavor here 10 improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils there.
fore, taught the rationale of whatever comes before
them more attention is paid to principles than rules
Particular regard is had the intended future destina
ton Of the pupil and his education IS directed according
y. He may be fitted for the Counting Room for Engi.
neeng for College for Teaching or for the study OF the
Professions
health 1t is superintendent always by master, who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils in all hours
taken up by the exercises Of the school, and nstncs
in agreeable and useful exercises promove OF health and
happiness.
Dgent attention 10 the performance oduties, and pro-
plety 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
ned by the Principal, to each pupil; and, the exp
ration Of four weeks to the parents guardians EACH
in the form Of Report.
The admission Of pupils restricted 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 inyarlable
rule for the pupils TO fare in all particulars do the In
strucors and the Principal and family The meals Of all
taken at table.
Drecress is employed 10 take charge of the ward.
robes, who derotes herself exclusively that duty.
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket mo-
ney They supplied by the Principal with all
saIies, and than these only and
rsh 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 expense TO
the parent and character the pupil The Burser takes
charge OF all moneys intended for the of the pupils
and distributes only order from the Principal
The terms $3.50 per annnm, payable half yearly in
advance, the year commencing the first Tuesday II
May. Requisites, such fuel, lights, washing BEDS
bedding books stationery, &c are furnished and with
out extra charge.
There aretwo vacations in the year. one two weeks
IN the spring, and one Of four weeks in the faexclu
sye OF an ntermisslon 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 and pos
complete inventory OF the whole. He should also
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS OF placing pupils in the Institution,
Of obtaining further information relative to it, may
address the Pnncip all either personally through the
Post Office, or j. w Mitchell, Esq, 60 LIZ Cedar street,
New York. 49,. ..,. ..".
OFFICERS.
REV. W. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. B., T. c. D. Classical De-
partment and Modern Languages.
ERAsTUs RoWLEY, A. M, oratory Rhetoric, and
FLETCHER j. HAWLEY, C. E. r. ~ Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering and Burser
IRA X BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIGHToN z. MosHER, Pennanship
mar Sim
1t only requires to be knoun be Of support"