The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-15

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REV. W. D. wALkKs, a. NJ, Principal ard Proprietor
TIME Buildings for this Institution were ereeied for
j he purpose 10 which they are devoted. They are
ne w. spacious and slightly and fitted up on con,e-
nencc OF plan. and neaness OF style, which are mol
exceeded They comprise accommodations Tor iol,yiosr
Principal, tho fanaiy,a General School koom.--ie-
citation Roons,-a Reading Room,-a Laboratory, land
a Chapel.
Theirocation is for heathnes and beau
~. 1t upon eniuence IN the suburbs Of The city.
securing, by its retirement and elevations Tree and
heay atmosphere and commanding an extensive and de-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful aordiag full scope iorreefoation
Thus the accommodations are so full, as TO render it
unnecessary for the pupils to have any communication
with the city.
FIVE Assistants Of character and experience in the
fession.
Its design is impar thorough and practical educa
ton upon decidedly Christian prlncples,-o unite sound
learning with pure religion. fa30
IL is conducted upon The plan Of well regulated Chris
iian family for the time, the adopted home OF MS MEM
bers. The government is therefore, strictly parental
In agreement with the natural constitution OF the pupil,
the school is arranged in three departments, tho Moral,
the Intellectual, and the Physical.
The Moral Department which involves the government,
IS supplied by the Principal Il embraces OF
moral and religious sudies adapted 10 each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures reference is made, 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
OF religious duty presented in strict accordance with
the DOCTRINES discipline, and worship Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church 1t is the constant endeavor in this
department, 10 win the Saviour, and TO his body
the Churcihe first and strongest affections OF the youth
full heart
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary 70 business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction III the higher
departments OF learning, with reference 10 College re-
quiremenis to Teaching, the Professions and Cvil En-
gineering also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
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such masters as is necessary from time TO time TO en-
poy Instruction in this department specially directed
TO the understanding y Is the cndeavor here 70 improve
and strengthen the thinking powers. The pupils mere
FORE taught the rationale Of whatever comes before
Particular regard is had 10 the intended future destina
on of the pupil and his education is directed according
". He may be fitted for the Counting Room for Engi-
neerng for College for Teachns or Tor the s'ndyoi 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 nstrucs
in agreeable and useful exercises promotse OF health and
happiness. Il
Special attention is paid TO and habits.
Dgent attention to the performance OF duties, and pro-
priety Of department. are 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
mted by the Principal, each pupil; and, at the expi
ration OF four weeks TO the parents guardians OF each
in the form of Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted to particular
age.
The Domestic Arrangement of the establishment such
TO meet the appreciation of parents and TO render the
pupls-in every respect comfortable 1t is nvariable
rule for the pupils 10 fare in all particulars as do the In
sucors and the Principal and family The meals Of all
taken at table.
Directress is employed to take charge OF the ward
robes, who desotcs herself exclusively TO that duty
Pupils have but little reasonable use Tor pocket mo-
ney. They supplied by the Principal with all neces
saes, and than these only create and nou
rsh artificial tastes and wants which have unlavoabe
q he al
lowed no money but at the pleasure OF the Princlpa
This rule IS imperative, and enforced saves expense to
the paren and character to the pupil. The Burseriakes
charge OF all moneys intended for the use OF the pupils,
and distributes only on an order from the Principal
The terms are $3.50 per annm, payable half yearly in
advance, the year commencing the first Tuesday In
May. Requisites, such fuel lights washing, beds
bedding books, stationery, &c. are furnished and with
out extra charge.
In the spring. and one Of four weeks in the falexclu
sive Of an inernssion 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
complete inventory OF the whole. He should also
have as his own Propery,a Bible" and " BOOK OF
Persons desirous of placing pupils in the Institution
or OF obtaining further information relative to IT. may
address the Principal either personally, or through the
Post Office, or J. w. MITCHELL ESQ 90 IL Cedar street.
New York.
OFFICERS.
REV w. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
prieor.
ROBERT M'NEILL, A.. b., T. c. D., Classical De-
par,ment and Modern Languages.
ERASTUS ROWLEY, A. NJ, Oratory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature
FLETCHER j. HAWLEY, C. f. (R. ~ Natural Sci
cnces, Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
Grammar.
DIGHTON e. MosHER, Pvnmanship.
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