The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-07
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. Y.


Rxy. w. y wALkEH, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor.
THE Baking. for this Institution were erected for
new spacious and slightly and fitted up conye-
nence Of plan, and IN neatness OF style, which not
exceeded They comprise accommodations for forty four
pupils-rooming in pairs,fye Instructors besides the
Pnneipal,--ihe family,--a General School Room,-ke-
citation Rooms Reading Room,-a Laboratory, and
Chapel
Their location is for heahness and beau
~. IL Is upon emnence III the suburbs Of the city,
securing. by its retirement and elevation, free and
hsaty atmosphere aad commanding extensive and de-
Groands are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful aordlns full scope for recreation
Thus the accommodations are so full as To render il
unnecessary for the pupils have any communication
The Institution is carried on by the Principal, and
five Assistants OF character and experience the pro-
fession.
It's design is TO inpa thorough and practical educa.
ton upon decidedly Christian principles, unre sound
learning with pure religion.
IL Is conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
nan 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,
u supplied by tho Principal IL embraces course OF
moral and religious studies, adapted to each pupil 10
the Holy Scriptures reference made, the
foundation which alone may be built solid and en-.
during character and the only safe and proper basis Of
Of religious duty presented in strict accordance with
the doctrines, discipline and worship OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church Il il the constant endeayor in this
department. win the Saviour, and 20 hs body
full heart
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary 70 business and commercial
pursuits additional faciles for instruction in the higher
departments Of learning with reference 10 College re-
quiremcnts Teaching the Professions, and Civil En-
gineering; also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
II is conducted BY the Principal and Assistags and by
such masters as y = necessary from time Y me % en-
10 the understanding II is The endeayor here 10 improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils, there
FORE taught the rationale Of whatever comes before
them ;-more attention is paid principles than rules
Particular regard is had to the intended future desiina
on q The pupil and his edueaoa y directed according
neerng for College, for Teaching or Tor the study Of the
Professions. e
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
not taken up by the exercises OF the school, and instcs
in agreeable and useful exercises promose oil health and
happiness.
Special attention is paid to manners and habits
Dgent attention to the performance ofdaties, and pro-
priety 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
mcd by tho Principal, 10 each pupil; and at the exp
ration of four weeks, 10 the parents guardians EACH
In the form Of Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted particular
age.
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment is such
as to meet the appreciation OF parens and 10 render the
pupils in every respect comfortable i is invarable
rule for the pupils 10 fare all particulars, do the In
stucors and the Principal and family The meals OF all
are taken ~ one table.
Directress is employed to take charge Of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively that duty
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket
ney They supplied by the Principal with all
sares and more than these only 10 create and
IRISH artificial tastes and wants. which have unfayorabe
bearing on 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 Burscr takes
charge of all moneys intended for the of the pupils
and distributes only on order from the Principal
Inc terms are $3.50 per annum, payable half yearly in
advance, the year commencing the first Tuesday in
May. Requisites, such fuel, lights washing beds
bedding books, stationery, &c, furnished and with
out extra charge.
the spring, and one Of four weeks in the faI-exclu
sive Of an intermssion in the week from Christmas
New Year. and in Passion Wcck
Every pupil should have each article Of his cothng
distinctly marked with the initials Of his name and pos
sess complete inventory OF the whole He should also
have as his own propery,a edible" and " Book OF
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution,
Of obtaining further information relative to it, may
address the Principal either personally, or through the
Post Office, J. w Mitchell, Esq, 60 IL Cedar street,
New York. .......@. \ ..s...
OFFICERS.
REV. w. F. WALKER, A, NJ, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT M'NEILL. A. B., r. c. D., Classical De-
partmcnt and Modern Languages.
ERASTUS ROWLEY, A. NJ, Oratory, Rhetoric, and
FLETCHER J, HAWLEY G. E. tR ~ Natural Sci
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIGHToS z. MosHER, Penmanship
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II only requires to be knovn to be certain Of support"