The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-27
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTES,
TROY, N. Y.

PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, NY.
Rev. w. r wAIKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pr'pns'0r'
THE BlMinEs for this Institution were erected 70.
Il the purpose 10 which they arc Devoted fhey arc
new, spacious and slightly and arc ntIea " s;h 80 NJ,
nience Of plan and in neatness o q,
MISUNDERSTANDING IN nsrs-fvs Instructors, besides the
Principal--the family General Schooi ROOM wi
citation Rooms,-a Reading hoom--a Laoofa'o''' 1A1
Is unsurpassed for heallhness and beau
w. II Is upon eminence in the suburbs o. .he Guy,
securing BY lis retirement and elevation, Tree anu
healy atmosphere, and commanding an extensive anu ue
ightfu view. ,, -,
are ample and beautiful aong full scope Tor recreation
Thus. the accommodations full, to render il
unnecessary for the pupils to have any communication
The Institution is carried on by the Principal, and
ave Assistants OF character and experience IN he pro-
Its design is to mpart thorough and practical educa.
ton upon decidedly Christian principles unite sound
is Conducted upon The plan Of well regulated Chris
tian family for the time the adopted home Of its mem
bers The government is therefore, strictly parental
In agreement with the natural constitution OF the pupil
the school is arranged in three departments, the Moral
the Intellectual, and the Physical.
The Moral Department which involves the government,
is supplied by the Principal II embraces course Of
moral and religious sudies adapted to each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference IS made as he
foundation 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 win
the doc,rnes discipline, and worship of the Protestant
Episcopal Church IL Is the constant endeavor In this
department, the Saviour and 10 his body
the Churchhe first and strongest affections Of the youth
fai heart.
English branches necessary business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction in the higher
departments Of learning, with reference College
IN Teaching. the profeSSions and Civil
gineerng also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
Il is conducted by the Principal and Assistants and by
such masters as II necessary from time time
poy Instruction in this department specially directed
70 the understanding II is the endeavor here TO improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils there
FORE are taught the rationale of whatever before
them more attention is paid to principles than rules
Particular regard is had to the intended future destina
ton Of the pupil and his education is directed according
w. He may 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 Il 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 nstrucs
in agreeable and useful exercises promove of health and
happiness .,,.,,;o, !. ,,a ), ,,s h.,,.
Dgent attention to the performance Of duties and pro-
priry of department are expected Of all who become
members OF the Institution.
daily record Of the DEFICIENCIES Of pupils in their seve.
raj classes is kept by each teacher which weekly sub
mitted by the Principal each pupil and, the expi-
in the form Of a Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted to particular
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment is such
meet the appreciation of parents and to render the
pupils in every respect comfortable. IL is invarabe
rule for the pupils to fare all particulars do the In
stctors and the Principal and family The meals OF all
are taken at one table. ..."
Drectress is employed take charge of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively to that duty
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket mo-
They supplled by the prncDa with all
sares and than these only to create and
irish artificial tastes and wants, which have unfavoabe
bearing future character. They will therefore, be al
lowed money, but the pleasure of the Principal
This rule is Imperative and enforced expense
the parent and character the pupil The Buser takes
change of all moneys intended for the Of the pupils
and distributes only order from the Principal.
The terms are $3.50 per 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 two vacations in the year. one Of two weeks
the spring, and Of four weeks in the fal-exclu-
slve OF an intemisson 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 pos
sess complete inventory of the whole He should also
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution,
or OF obtaining further information relative TO it, may
address the Principal either personally, through the
Post Office, or J. W. Mitchell, Esq, 6s 2 Cedar street,
New York.
OFFICERS
REV. w. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
pretor 49,.
ROBERT MNEILL A. B., T. C. D., Classical De.
partment and Modern Languages
'ERASTUS ROWLEY, A. M, Oratory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature.
FLETCHER j. HAWLEY, C. E. (R ~ Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering and Burser.
IRA X BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
Grammar.
DIGHTON z. MosHER, Penmanship.
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