The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-27
PRTVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. Y.


RKy. w. r. WALxER. A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor,
yr,HE Buildings for this Institution were erected for
the purpose To which they devoted. Ihey are
new spacious and slightly and fitted up on cohye-
nenes q p5n and y neaines o. sye, wnIs ,e N,
puplls-Ioomlng IN pars,-ve instructors besides ahe
PrInelPal--lhe family,--a General School Aooal-he,
citation Rooms,a Reading Rooms Laboratory -and
Chapel
Their location is unsurpassed for heahiness and beau
U IL is upon eminence IN the suburbs oil the city,
securing by its retirement and elevation, free and
healy atmosphere aad commanding an extensive and de-
lghtful view,
Grounds are connected with The Establishment which
ample and beautiful aordng full scope for recreation
ard amusement
Thus the accommodations so full, as render il
unnecessary for the pupils 10 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 mpart thorough and practical eduea-
on upon decidedly Christian principles, unite sound
learning with pure religion.
Ii is conducted upon the plan OF well regulated Chris
an family for the time, the adopted home OF It's mem
beers. The government is, therefore, strictly parental
In agreement with The natural constitution Of the pupil
the school arranged in three departments the Moral,
the intellectual and the Physical
The Moral Department, Nhich involves the government,
is supplied by the Principal. II embraces course OF
moral and religious studies, adapted TO each pupil 10
the Holy Scriptures reference made, the
foundation which alone may be huill solid and en-.
during character and tue only safe aad proper basis OF
OF religious duty presented IN strict accordance with
the doctrines discipline and worship OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church 1t IS the constant endeayor IN TINS
department, TO win to the Saviour and 10 his body
fu heart
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary business and commercial
pursuits additional aclties for instruction the higher
oeRamen's o. learning MN reference to cSlsge re-
gineerIng also ~ Drawing, and the Modern Languages
II IS conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such masters IS IS necessary from time to time 70 en-
ploy Instruction in this department specially directed
10 the understanding 1t the endeavor here 10 improve
ana sfengaeh 'hs thinking powers ne paPls ,as,e
them more attention paid to principles than rules.
Particular regard is had to the intended future destna
ton OF the pupil and his education Is directed according
ly. He may be fnted for the Counting Room. for Eng
neerng for College for Teaching or for the study OF the
Professions.
health Ii superintendent alu by master, who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils in all hours
taken by the exercises OF the school, and nstructs
in agreeable and useful exercises promose Of health
happiness.
Special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Dgent aitenonto the performance Of duties, and pro-
priety OF department, expected of all who become
members OF the Institution. LII. .... H.
daily record OF the DEFICIENCIES Of pupils in their
raj classes kept by each teacher which weekly sub
mted BY the Principal, TO each pupil; and at the exp-
ration Of four weeks TO the parents guardians oil EACH
in the form OF Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted no particular
age
The Domestic Arrangement of the establishment is such
as to meet the appreciation Of parents and 10 render the
pupils every respect comfortable II invariable
rule for the pupils to fare in all particulars do the In
structors and the Principal and family The meals Of all
are taken at one table. ...
A Drecress is employed to take charge Of the ward
robes, who deyotes herself exclusively to that duly.
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket
ney They are supplied by the Principal with all neces
sares and more than these only create and
rish artificial tastes and wants, which have untavorbe
bearing future character, They will, therefore, be al
lowed money, but at the pleasure Of the Principal
This rule Imperative and, enforced expense to
the parent and character to the pupil The Buser takes
charge OF all moneys intended for the of the pupils,
and distributes only order from the Principal
The terms $3.50 per 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. ..,. .......
There vacations in the year, one OF weeks
in the spring and one Of four weeks in he faexclu
sye Of an lnernss'on IN the week from Christmas to
New Year and in Passion NecS.
Every pupil should have each article of his clothing
distinctly marked with the initials of his nane and pos
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,
of obtaining further information relative 10 it, may
address the Principal, either personally, through the
Post Office, or J. w Mitchell, Esq, 60 IL Cedar street,
New York.
OFFICERS
REV. w F. WALKER A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. B., 7. c. D., Classical De-
par,ment and Modern Languages.
.ERASTuS RoWLEY, A. NJ, oratory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature.
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Bnrscr,
IRA K. 6ATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIcHToN z. MosuER, p.nmansbp.
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II only requires to be kno be certain Of support"