The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-29
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, NJ


REv. w. wALKER, A. NJ, Principal and ProPns'or
THE BLAings for this Institution were erected ior
i the purpose to which they are devoted lhsy az
new, spacious and slightly and ara hted up ~ 80 - ~,
nence Of plan, and in neaness Of style, when are NO.
exceeded They comprise acconmoaa.,s 1890 ,hs
Principal.-the family General School Room,-ke,
citation Rooms, Reading Room,-a Labonlory-and
heriacaton Il unsurpassed for healthness and beau
ty Ii is upon eminence in the suburbs Of the city,
securing. by its retirement and elevation Tree ana
healty atmospheric AID commanding an extensive ana de-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful aordng full scope Tor 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.
It's design is impar thorough and practical educa.
ton upon decidedly Christian prncpesto unite sound
learning with pure religion
tbs conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
tian family; for the time, the adopted home OF its men,
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 n Of
moral and religious studies, adapted to each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference is made as the
foundation ON which alone may be built solid and
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. IL is the constant endeavor in this
department. to win over TO the Saviour and to his body
the Churchhe rst and strongest affections OF the youth
full heart.
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary to business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction in the higher
departments OF learning, with reference to College
quirements to Teaching the Professions, and Civil En-
gineering also in Drawing and the Modern Languages
IL conducted by the PrnClpal
such masters is necessary from time to time TO
poy Instruction in this department is specially directed
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 is had to the intended future destina
ton Of the pupil and his education is directed according
y. He may be fitted for the Counting Room for Engi
nsern for College, for Teaching, for the study Of the
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
taken up by the exercises Of the school, and nstructs
in agreeable and useful exercises promotve Of health and
happiness
Dlgen attention to the performance ofduiies and pro-
prieiy Of department. expected of all who become
members of the Institution.
raj classes is kept by each teacher which is weekly SUBJ
mitted by the Principal to each pupil and at the expi-
OF four weeks to the parents or guardians EACH
The admission of pupils is restricted particular
age.
The Domestic Arrangement of the establishment is such
To meet the appreciation Of PARENTS and to render the
pupils in every respect comfortable. II is nvarabe
rule for the pupils fare all particulars, do the In
sructos, and the Principal and family The meals of all
taken at table. ,
Directress employed to take charge Of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively to that duty
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket
ney. They supplied by the Principal with all
sares and more than these only to and
rsh artificial tastes and wants. which have unavorabe
bearing future character They will therefore, be al
lowed no money but at the pleasure of the Principal
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 S2aoper annum, payable half yearly in
advance, the year commencing the first Tuesday
May Requisites, such fuel, lights, washing, beds,
bedding books, stationery &c. furnished, and with
out extra charge.
There vacations in the year. one Of two weeks
the spring and one Of four weeks in the fa-exclu
sive Of an ntermssion 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
sess complete inventory of the whole. He should also
have as his own property, "Bible," and Book of
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, 60 l2 Cedar street,
New York.
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 ]. HAWLEY, C. E. (R ~ Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser.
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIGHTON 2. MosHER, Penmanship.
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