The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-17

PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY N. X.
D.. w r. WALES, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor.
TIME Buildings for this Institution erected for
the purpose 70 which they are aayo.sa an cSnSe s
nienee plan, and IN neatness OF style whcn ale nos
sreeeded They comprise accommodations Tor orty-iour
nnplls--roemng in pars,-hye Instructors besides me
RPSpneosL--Ihe family General School Room,-Re-
citation Rooms,--a Reading Rooms Lanoraiory,-ana
Chapel.
w. Ii is upon an emnence in the suburbs OF the city,
securing by its retirement and elevation, Tree 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.
Thus, The Recommendations are so full, render il
unnecessary for the pupils to have any communication
with the city.
1--WE Assistants Of character and experience IN the pro-
fession. ta @&
lis design is impan thorough and practical cduca
ton upon decidedly Christian principles unite sound
learning with pure religion
IL conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
tan family for the time The adopted home Of ITS mem
In agreement with the natural constitution ofth pupil
the school is arranged in three departments, the Moral
the Intellectual, and tho Physical.
The Moral Department, which involves the government,
is supplied by the Principal Il embraces a course OF
moral and religious studies, adapted TO each pupil TO
the Holy Scriptures constant reference is made, as the
foundation 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
oil religious duty presented, strict accordance Win
the doctrines, discipline, and worship OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church 1t is the constant endeavor in this
department to win over 70 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 business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction in the higher
departments of learning, with reference to College
qurements, 70 Teaching the Professions and Ciy En-
ain0a nd tho Tung
It conducted by the Principal and Assistants and by
such is necessary from time to time 70 EN-,
ploy Instruction this department specially directed
to the understanding is the cndeayor here 70 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 had the intended future destna-
ton Of the pupil and his education is directed according
IT, He may be fitted for the Counting Room. for Engi
neerng for College, for Teaching, for the study OF the
Professions.
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
taken up by the Of the school, and nstucts
in agreeable and useful exercises promose OF health and
happiness.
Special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Dgent aitenonto the performance OF duties and pro-
piety Of department, expected Of all who become
daily record Of the DEFICIENCIES Of pupils in their
raj classes is kept by each teacher which is weekly sub
mtted, by the Principal TO each pupil and, at the expi
ration Of four weeks, to the parents guardians oeach
in the form Of Report.
The admission OF pupils is restricted to no particular
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment is such
meet the appreciation Of parents and to render the
pupils in every respect comfortable 1t is invariable
structors and the Principal and family The meals OF all
are taken at one table.
Direcress is employed TO take charge Of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively to that duty
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket mo-
ney They supplied by the Principal with all neces-
sares and than these only create and nou-
rish artificial tastes and wants. which have unavorabe
bearing future character. They will, therefore, be al
lowed money but at the pleasure of the Principal
This rule is imperative, and enforced expense to
the parent and character to the pupil The Buser takes
charge of all moneys intended for the of the pupils,
and distributes only order from the Principal
The terms are $3.50 per annm, payable half yearly In
advance, the year commencing on the first Tuesday In
May. Requisites, such fuel lights washing, BEDS
bedding books, stationery, &c. are furnished and with
on, extra charge.
There two vacations in the year, oftwo weeks
in the spring, and of four ks in the falexcu-
sve Of an ntermission in the week from Christmas TO
New Year, and in Passion Week. a.. "A
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 own property, "Bibe," and . Book OF
Common Prayer"
of obtaining further information relative TO IT, may
address the Principe either personally through the
Post Office, J. w. Mitchell, ESQ., 81 IL Cedar street,
New York.
OFFICERS.
REV w. r. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. B., r, G. d., Classical De-
partment and Modern Languages.
ERASTUS ROWLEY, A. M, oratory, Rhetoric, and
FLETCHER j. HAWLEY, C. f. (R. ~ Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser.
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIGHTON z. MosHER, Penmanship.
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