The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-04-10
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. Y.


Rev w r. wALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor.
THE Buildings for this Institution were erected for
J. the purpose TO winch they devoted. They are
new spacious and slightly and fitted up on eonFe-
nieRce Of plan and neatness OF style, which are not
exceeded They comprse accommodations ior iorty-ouf
puplls-tooming pairs,-hye Instructors besides the
PTlncIpsl,-the faInily,-a General School hoom,-he,
citation Rooms,-a Reading Rooms LaboraioJ'-ahd
Chapel.
The,r is unsurpassed FOR healhiness and beau
ty II upon emiHence IN the Suburbs Of The city,
securing, by its refinement and elevation ifee ana
heay atmosphere, and commanding extensive and de-
hghifl view
Groands are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful aaording foil scope for recreation
Thus the accommodations are 50 fu as TO render il
unnecessary for the pupils 10 have any communication
The Institution is carried on by the Principal, and
se Assistants Of character and experience IN The pro-
fesslon.
It's design is impar thorough and practical educa
ton upon decidedly Christian prncplcslo unite sound
learning with pure religion
is conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
tian family for the time, the adopted home OF Us 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 IL embraces course Of
moral and religious studies, adapted 10 each pupil 10
the Holy Scriptures constant reference Is made, as the
foundation which alone may be buiii solid and en-
during Character and the only safe and proper basis Of
Of religious duty presented, accordance with
the doctrines, discipline, and worship Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church II Is the constant endeayor IN this
department. TO the Saviour, and 70 his body
the Churchhe first and strongest affections OF the youth
full heart.
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction In the higher
departments Of learning with reference 10 College re-
qaremens, TO Teaching the Professions, and Cyli En-
gneerng also in Drawing and the Modern Languages
Ii is conducted BY the Principal and Assistants, and by
such masters as y = necessary from time 70 time 70 en-
ploy Instruction IN this department specially directed
to the understanding II Is the endeayor here 10 improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils there
FORE taught the rationale of whatever before
them more attention paid 10 principles than rules
Particular regard had the intended future destina
lion o. the pupil and his education Is directed according
neeng for College, for Teaching for the study Of the
Professions.
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health IL superintendent always by master, who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils all hours
not taken by the exercises Of the school, and nstucts
IN agreeable and useful exercises pTomotse OF health and
happiness ."
Special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Digen attention 10 the performance oidues and pro-
pnety Of department, expected Of all who become
members of the Institution.
daily record Of the DEFICIENCIES Of pupils in their
raj classes is kept by each teacher which weekly sub
mltted, by tho Principal TO each pupil and at the expl
ration OF four weeks, the parents guardians Of each,
in the form OF Report. .....
The admission Of pupils restricted particular
age. ." .. ny ii.
The Domestic Arrangement OF the establishment is such
as to meet the appreciation OF parents and 10 render the
pupils In every respect comfortable, Ii is nyarabe
rule for the pupils TO fare all particulars, do the In
structors and the Principal and family The meals OF all
taken table.
Directress is employed to take charge Of the ward
robes, who deEotes herself exclusively to that duty.
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket
ney They supplied by the Principal with all
saTes and than these only and
rsh artificial tastes and wants whch have uniavorabe
bearing on future character Tney Will therefore, be al
lowed no money but at the pleasure Of the Principal
Tins rule IS imperative, and enforced expense
the parent and character TO 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 annn, payable half yearly IN
advance the year commencing on 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 two weeks
the spring, and OF four ks the falexclu-
sve OF intennlsslon in the week from Christmas TO
New Year, and in Passion Week. s..
Every pupil should have each article of his clothing
distinctly marked with the initials of his name and pos
a complete inventory OF the whole He should also
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils the institution,
OF obtaining further information relative it, may
address the Principal either personally through the
Post Office, J. W. MITCHELL Esq, 63 IL Cedar street,
New York.
OFFICERS
REV. w, F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. b, T. C. D., Classical De-
partment and Modern Languages. ~.
ERASTUS ROWLEY, A. NJ, Oratory, Rhetoric, and
FLETCHER j. HAWLEY, C. E. (R. ~ Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser.
IRA k. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIGHTON z, MosHER, Penmanship.
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