The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-23
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, Ny.

TROY, ". II.
REV. w. r wALKER. A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor
THE B..Angs for this Institution erected for
i the purpose 10 which they are devoted They are
new spacious and slightly and are fitted up conve
nience q Plan and In neatness Of Style wh'ch as NOV
exceeded They comprise accommodations Tor iofyiour
Prncipal---lhe family General School Room,--Re-
citation kooms,-a Reading koom--a Laboratory -ahu
l. unsurpassed for healihness and beau
ty Il Is upon an eminence in the suburbs o the city,
securing by is retirement and elevation, free and
heay atmosphere, and commanding an extensive and de-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful aordng full scope for recreation
Thus, the accommodations full, as TO render il
unnecessary for the pupils to have any communication
with the city.
The Institution is carried on by the Principal, and
five Assistants Of character and experience in the pro-
fcssion.
LIS design is impar thorough and practical educa
tion upon decidedly christian principles-o unite sound
learning with pure religion.
II is conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
tan family for the tme the adopted home OF its
beIs 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 Of
moral and religious studies, adapted to each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference is made the
foundation which alone may be built solid and en-
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 II is the constant endeavor in this
department to win over 10 the Saviour and to his body
the Churchihe rs and strongest affections Of the youth
full heart.
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
pursuits additional facilities for instruction in the higher
departments Of learning, with reference College
quiremens, to Teaching, the Professions, and Civil En-
gneering also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
such masters 1t is necessary from time to time 70 EN-
poy instruction in this department is specially directed
To the understanding II is the endeavor here TO improve
and strengthen the thinking powers. The pupils, there
FORE are 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
iy. He may be fitted for the Counting Room for EDgi
neerng for College, for Teaching or for the study OF the
The Physical Department intended for exercise and
health II 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
in agreeable and useful exercises promotve Of health and
Z happiness.
Special attention is paid to manners and habits
Dgent attention to the performance ofduties, and pro-
priety OF department are 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
mtted by the Principal TO each pupil; and at the exp
ration OF tour weeks to the parents or guardians OF cach
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 parents and TO render the
pupils IN every respect comfortable Ii invariale
rule for the pupils 10 fare all particulars, do the In
strucors and the Principal and family The meals Of all
are taken at one table.
Drectress is employed to take charge Of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively to that duly
Pupils have but little reasonable use for pocket mo-
ney They supplied by the Principal with all
sares and more than these only TO and
rsh artificial tastes and wants. which have an unavorable
bearing on future character They WILL therefore, be al
lowed money, but at the pleasure of the Prncpa-
This rule is Imperative and enforced saves expense TO
the parent and character the pupil The Burser takes
charge OF all moneys intended for the Of the pupils
and distributes only on order from the Principal.
The terms are $3.50 annum, payable half yearly in
advance the year commencing the first Tuesday IN
May. Requisites, such as fuel lights washing, BEDS
bedding, books stationery &c., furnished, and with
out extra charge. G.
There two vacations in the year, oftwo weeks
the spring, and Of four weeks in the all-excu-
sive OF an iniermisson in the week from Christmas
New Year, and in Passion Week
Every pupil should have each article Of his clothing
distinctly marked initials of his name and nos
sess complete inventory of The whole He should also
have, as his own property, "Bibe," and Book of
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS of placing pupils in the institution
or of obtaining further information relative 10 it, may
address the Principal either personally. through the
Post Office, or J. W. MITCHELL ESQ., So 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, Oraiory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature
FLETCHER J. HAWLEY, C. f. fR. ~ Natural Sci.
IRA K. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIGHToN z. MosHER, Penmanshp.
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