The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-13
PRIvATE EPIscoPAL INsTITUTE,
TROY. NV.

Rev. w. +. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor.
THE Buildings for this Institution were erected for
- the purpose TO which they devoted They are
new, spacious and slightly and fitted up ON conve-
nence q PLAN andn neatness OF style, which are no.
exceeded They comprise accommodations for tor,your
Pupns-rooming IN psirshye Instructors besides she
Principal 1.-The famy,--a General School koom'-he,,
citation kooms-a Reading Room'--a Laboratory 'aha
Their location unsurpassed for heahiness and beau
y IL Is upon eminence IN the suburbs OF me Guy,
securing, by its retirement and elevation. iree ana
heay atmosphere AID commanding an extensive ana de
lehtiul view 8 y . II -.
GROUNDS are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful aording full scope Tor recreation
Thus, the accommodations are SO full render it
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. H@
It's design is mpart thorough and practical educa
tion upon decidedly Christian prnepes,to unite sound
learning with pure religion.
tits conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
tian family for the time the adopted home Of It's mem
bers The government is, therefore, strictly parental
In agreement with the natural constitution Of the pupil
the school arranged three departments, the Moral
the intellectual, and the Physical
The Moral Departments which involves the government
is supplied by the Principal II embraces course OF
moral and religious studies, adapted 10 each pupil 70
the Holy Scriptures reference is made, as the
foundation which alone may be built solid and en-
during character and the only sale and proper basis 2,
Christian education The views OF scripture TRUTH and
of religious duty presented, in strict accordance WIN
the doctrines discipline, and worship Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church II is the constant endeavor IN this
department, the Saviour, and to his body
The Churcthe first and strongest affections OF youth
full heart
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-
ouirements Teaching, the Professions, and Civil En.
eineering also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
Il is conducted by the Principal and Assistants and ~
such masters is necessary from time 10 time TO EN-,
ploy Instruction in this department specially directed
10 the understanding II is the endeavor here 70 improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils mere
FORE taught the rationale OF whatever comes before
them dnore attention is paid 10 principles than rules
Particular regard had the intended future destna
ton Of the pupil and his edncaiion Is directed
w. He NAV be fitted for the Counting Room, Tor Engi-
neerng for College, for Teaching, or for the study Of the
Professions
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health It is superintendent always by master, who has
the supervision and direction OF the pupils IN all hours
no, taken up by the Of the school, and nstructs
agreeable and useful exercises, promoye OF heah ana
Special attention is paid to and habits
Dgent attenonto the performance Of duties and pro-
priety Of department. expected oil all VINO become
members OF the Institution.
daily record OF the DEFICIENCIES Of pupils their
raj classes kept by each teacher which IS weekly sub
mted by tho Principal each pupil and at The eSpi-
ration Of four weeks TO The parents guardians Of each
in the form oil Report.
The admission Of pupils IS restricted TO no particular
,
The Domestic Advancement OF the establishment is such
the appreciation OF parents, and 10 render the
pupils every respect comfortable. II IS an nynrahe
rule for the pupils to fare all particulars, do the In
strucors and the Principal and family The meals OF all
taken nj table. ,
Drectress is employed to take charge OF the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively to that duty
Pupils have but little reasonable use for pocket mo-
ncy. They are supplied by the Principal with all neces
sares and more than these only 10 create and nou
IRISH artificial tastes and wants which have untaSoabe
bearing future character They WILL therefore, be al
lowed money but ut the pleasure Of the Principal
This rule imperative, and enforced saves 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 are $3.50 per annim payable hall yearly In
advance, the year commencing the frss-Iuesday IN
May. Requisites, such fuel lights, washing, beds,
bedding books stationery &c. furnished, and with
out extra charge. st @s.
There are two vacations in the year. one oftwo weeks
in the spring, and one Of four weeks in the fallexcu
sive of intermssion in the week from Christmas to
New Year and in Passion Week. s.. ...~
Every pupil should have each article of his clothing
distinctly marked with the initials OF his name, and pos
complete inventory OF the whole. lie should also
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution,
of obtaining further information relative 10 IT, may
address the Pncpa either personally, through the
Post Office, or w MITCHELL ESQ., 63 LIZ Cedar street,
New York. s@ ......s.. VI. E@.. #l
OFFICERS.
REV. ". F. WALKER, A. NJ. Principal and Pro-
ROBERT MNEILL, A. b, It. C. d, Classical De.
partment and Modern Languages
ERASTUS ROWLEY, A. NJ, Oratory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature .s.
FLETCHER J. HAWLEY, C. E. (R. ~ Natural Sci
IRA X. BAnCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIGHToS z. MosHER, psnmanship
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