The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-12
PRIvATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. ". .s


TROY, N. Y.
REV. W. r wALKKR, A. NJ, Principal and Psoprietor'
TnHE b.. Kings for this institution were erected for
ii the purpose 10 which they devoted. ihey are
new spacious and slightly and lifted up on conve.
nence Of plan and IN neainess Of syes wnen are MOI
pupis-rooming in pairs-hye Instructors, besides the
Principal,-ihe familya General School koonn.A-he,
citation kooms,--s Reading Rooms Laboratory -aad
is unsurpassed for heal,hnsss and beau
ty Il Is upon emncnce in the suburbs Of the city,
securing. by its retirement and elevation, free and
heay atmosphere aad commanding extensive and de-
lshtfulview BE
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
are ample and beautiful aording ua scope for recreation
Thus the ACCOMMODATIONS are so full as 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 10 impart thorough and practical ednoa;
ton upon decidedly Chrstan prncples-to unite sound
learning with pure religion,
tbs conddcted upon the plan OF wen regulated chs'
tan family for the time the adopted home Of its men,
beers. The government is, therefore, slricty parental
agreement with the natural constitution Of The pupil
the intellectual and the Physical. $500, u
The Moral Department. which involves the
is supplied by the Principal II embraces a course OF
moral and religious studies, adapted each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference is made, as tue
foundation which alone may be built solid and en-
Christian education The views Of scripture truth, aad
Of religious duty presented strict accordance with
the doetrnes discipline, and worship of the Protestant
Episcopal Church 10 IL the constant endcavor an tins
department., 20 overtc the savss, and 70 his body
the Chuehhe first and strongest affections Of the youth
full heart. .4s8 -sa's+s ~
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-
qusmens Teaching, the Professions, and Civil En-.
gneering also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
Ii is csfducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such masters is necessary from time to time 10 en-
poy Instruction in this department is specially deeed
to the understanding II is the endeayor here 10 improve
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 iature desna
W. He maybe fitted for the Counting Room, for Ensi
neess for College for Teaching or for the study OF the
Profeseioas
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health is superintendent always by master, who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils IN all hours
no, taken up BY the the school, and
an agreeable and useful exercises promove OF health and
happiness
U!isen attention the performance ofduies, and pro-
ersty 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
mitted by the Principal to each pupil; and the exp-
ration of four weeks, TO the parents guardians OF each
in the form Of Report.
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment is such
as to meet the appreciation of parents, and to render the
pupils in every respect comfortable. II is invariale
rule FOR the pupils To fare in all particulars, do the In
structors, and the Principal and family The meals of all
taken at table.
Directress 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 are supplied by the Principal with all neces
sares and than these only TO create and
rsh artificial tastes and wants. which have unfavorabe
bearing ON future character They WILL therefore, be al
lowed money, but at the pleasure Of the Principal
This RULES Imperative and enforced, expense TO
the parent and character to the pupil The Burser takes
charge of AL moneys intended for the Of the pupils
and distributes only order from the Principal.
The terms are $3.50 per 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
There vacations in the year. one of two weeks
the spring, and Of four weeks in the fall-excu
slve OF an inermisson 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
sess 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 Principal either personally through the
Post Office or J. w. Mitchell ESQ., 6s l2 Cedar street,
New York.
OFFICERS.
REV. w. F. WALKER, A. M, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT MNEILL, A., B., T. C. D., Classical De-
partment and Modern Languages
ERAsTUs RowLEY, A. NJ, oratory, Rhetoric, and
FLETcHER J. HAWLEY, c. E. (R. ~ Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser.
IRA K BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIGHToN z. MosHER, Pynmanshp.
mar Sim
q IL l.. n "