The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-01
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY. N. "

PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, NJ. Y.
REv. W. r wALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor
THE BLAinss Sos this Institution were erected Tor
i the purpose 10 which they are devoted Ihs, az
new, spacious and slightly and fitted up on ~ ~,
neace OF PLAZA, and IN heaness OF sly ss Canr
exceeded. They comprise accommodations TT ~ ~
PuPts-roomlng IN pairs,-hye Instr1y'oI' ID D.
Principa,-ihe family,-a General ochooi noom va
citation Rooms,-a Reading Room iA
Chapel ,..n-
Their location is unsurpassed for healthness and beau
~. Il is upon an emnence IN the suburbs OF 'he cry,
securing by lis retirement and elevation, Tree ana
healty 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.
Thus, the accommodations full, to render it
unnecessary for the pupils to have any communication
The Institution is carried on by the Principal and
Eve Assistants of character and experience in the pro-
fession.
lis design is to impar thorough and practical educa
ton upon decidedly Christian principles unite sound
learning with pure religion
IL Is conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
tan family for the time the adopted home of its
beers. The government is therefore, strictly parental.
In agreement with the natural constitution OF the pupil
the school - arranged IN three departments the Moral
the Intellectual, and the Physical.
The Moral Department which involves the government
is supehed by the Principal 1t embraces course Of
moral and religious studies adapted to each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference is made as the
fsandaon on which alone may be built solid and en-.
during character and 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. 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 In.
gineering also in Drawing and the Modern Languages.
II il conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such masters is necessary from time to time to EN-.
poy Instruction in this department specially directed
to the understanding is the endeavo here 10 improve
FORE are taught the rationale Of whatever comes before
Particular regard 10 had the intended future destna-
ton of the pupil his education is directed according
w. Hemay be fitted for the Counting Room, for Engi-
neeng 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
not taken up by the exercises of the school, and nscts
in agreeable and useful exercises promotve OF health and
happiness
Digen attention to the performance ofdues and pro-
prety Of department, are expected Of all who become
members Of the Institution.
daily record of the DEFICIENCIES of pupils in their
raj classes is kept by each teacher, which weekly sub
mted, BY the Principal to each pupil; and at the exPi-
ration OF four weeks to the parents or guardians OF EACH
in the form OF Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted to no particular
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment is such
to meet the appreciation OF parents and to render the
pupils in every respect comfortable IL is lnvarabe
rule for the pupils to fare, in all particulars do the In
srucors, and the Principal and family The meals Of all
are ta<ea at oRe table.
Drectress is employed to take charge of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively that duty.
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket mo-
Thnvu pttal d. haltn
sares, and more than these only and
rish artificial tastes and wants, which have unavorabe
hearing future character They WILL therefore, be al
lowed no money but at the pleasure of the Pnncipal-
This rule rs Imperative and enforced, expense
the parent and character the pupil The Burser takes
charge of all moneys intended for the of the pupils,
and distributes only on an order from the Principal
The terms $3.50 per annum, payable half yearly in
advance, the year commencing on the first Tuesday
May Requisites, such fuel, lights, washing BEDS
bedding, books stationery, &c, furnished and with
out extra charge.
There vacations in the year. one of two weeks
the spring, and one OF four weeks in the all-excu
ave OF an in,ermission 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
sess complete inventory of the whole. He should also
have as his own property "Bible." and Book of
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution,
or OF obtaining further information relative it, may
address the Principal either personally, through the
Post Office, or j. W. MITCHELL Esq, 63 IL Cedar street.
New York.
OFFICERS.
REV. w F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
pnetor
ROBERT MNEILL, 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. ~ Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering and Burser.
IRA K. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
Grammar.
DIGHTON T. MOSHER Penmanship
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