The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-05
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. ".


Rev. w. r WAKES, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor
TIME B.ainss Cor this Institution erected for
The purpose 10 which they arc devoted They are
new spacious and slightly; and are fitted up on eonya
nience Of plan, and N Deatness OF style which are ho'
exceeded They comprise accommodations Tor toryiour
pupils-roomng in pairs,-fye Instructors besides the
Pnncpa--ihs famlly,--a General School kooms-ke.
citation Rooms,-a Reading Room,--a Laboratory land
Their is unsurpassed for healthness and beau
~ n is upon an eminence IN the suburbs oil the city,
securing. BY its retirement and elevation, free and
heay atmosphere, and commanding an extensive and de-
lightful view.
ample and beautiful. afordins full scope for recreation
and amusement
Thus. the accommodations are 50 full as TO render il
unnecessary for tho pupils TO 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 to impar thorough and practical edoca-
tion upon decidedly Christian principles unite sound
learning with pure religion.
is conducted upon the plan OF well regulated Chris
tian family for the tme the adopted home OF ITS mem
bcrs, 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 religions studies adapted TO each pupil To
tho Holy Scriptures constant reference made the
foundation on which alone may be bui 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 is the constant endeayor IN this
department. TO win to the Saviour and 10 his body
the Churche first and strongest affections Of the youth
fu heart.
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary 10 business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction the higher
departments OF learning, with reference to College
qulremens 70 Teaching. the Professions and Civil En-
gneerng also In Drawing, and the Modern Languages
IL is conducted by the Principal and Assistants and BY
such masters IS necessary from time to time TO en-,
poy. Instruction this department is specially directed
TO the understanding Il is the endeayor here improve
and strengthen the thinking powers. The pupils there
FORE taught the rationale Of whatever before
them more attention is paid to principles than rules
Particular regard is had TO the intended future destlna
ton Of the pupil and his education is directed according
ly He may be fitted for the Counting Room, for Engi-
neering for College for Teaching for the study Of the
Professions.
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health II Is superintended always by a master who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils in all hours
taken up by the exercises of the school, and nscts
in agreeable and useful exercises promoye of health and
happiness
Special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Dilgen attention 10 the performance ofdu,les and pro-
pnety OF department, are expected OF all who become
members OF the Institution.
daily record Of the DEFICIENCIES of pupils their
raj classes is kept by each teacher which is weekly sub
mltted by the Principal 10 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 is such
as to meet the appreciation OF parents and TO render the
pupils every respect comfortable 1t an inyarabe
rule for the pupils 70 fare in all particulars do the In
strctors and the Principal and family The meals OF all
are taken al one table. a..
Directress is employed 10 take charge OF the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively to that duty
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket mo-
ney They are supplied by the Principal with all neces-
saIles and more than these only ceate and
rsh artificial tastes and wants which have unavorable
bearing on future character They will, therefore, be al
lowed no money but at the pleasure of the Principal
This rule IS Imperative and enforced expense
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 $3.50 per annnm payable half yearly in
advance the year commencing the first Tuesday
May Requisites, such fuel, lights, washing, beds,
heddlng books, stationery &c, are furnished, and with
out extra charge. "u-
There two vacations in the year. one two weeks
In the spring, and one of four weeks in the aleScu
slye oil an intermisson in the week from Christmas
New Year, and in Passion Week g. .-. "..
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 I" Book of
Common Prayer" a n r..9 .. .;ra.
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution
address the Principal either personally, through the
Post Office, J. W. Mitchell, ESQ., So l2 Cedar street.
New York.
OFFICERS.
REV. w. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. b., T. c. D., Classical De-
j, partment and Modern Languages
ERASTuS RoWLEY, A. NJ, oratory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature =
FLETCHER J. HAWLEY, C. f. (R. ~ Natural Sci
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIeHToS z. MosHER, pynmanshp..
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