The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-15
PRIyATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTES,
TROY, NY.

PRIVATE EEAoCCAh
TROY, N. Y.
REV. w. p wALKEE, A. NJ, Principal and PsoPusior
THE Ainss for this Institution wer. srssisd for
new spacious and slightly and are fitted up on oonse-
nence of PLAN and in neainess OF siye which are not
exceeded They comprise aceommoaaons iIt 'o,y ouI
prncipal-the family--a General School Room,-ke-
citation Rooms,--a Reading Room,--a Laboratory, and
Their location is unsurpassed for heathiness and beau
y II is upon emnence in the suburbs Of the city.
securing. by ts retirement and elevation Tree and
heay atmosphere and commanding an extensive and de-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful aodme full scope for recreation
Thus the accommodations so 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-
fession
Its design is to impart thorough and practical educa
ton upon decidedly Christian prnciples-lo sound
learning with pure religion.
Ills conducted upon the plan of well regulated Chris
tian family for the time. the adopted home Of is 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 II embraces course OF
moral and religious studies adapted to each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures reference is made the
foundation on 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 IL is the constant endeavor in this
department. to win TO the Saviour and to his body
the Chuch-he 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 to College re-
qurements TO Teaching the Professions, and Civil En-
nj in thoM rxla
II - conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such masters is necessary from time time to
ploy Instruction in this department is specially directed
to the understanding Ii is the endeayor here 70 improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils there
FORE taught the rationale Of whatever comes before
them more attention is paid to principles than rules
Particular regard is had the intended future des,na
ton Of the pupil and his education is directed according
~ He may be fitted for the Counting Room, for Eng
neeTns 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
happiness
Digent attention TO the performance ofdues, and pro-
PHety OF department., are expected Of all who become
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 the exp
in the form Of Report
The admission Of pupils is restricted to no particular
The Domestic Arrangement, of the establishment, is such
as TO meet the appreciation of parents, and render the
pupils IN every respect comfortable. 1t is nvarale
rule for the pupils to fare in all particulars do the In
strucors and the Principal and family The meals Of all
taken at table.
Drectress is employed to take charge of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively that duty.
Pupils have but little reasonable use for pocket mo-
noy They supplied by the Principal with all
sares and more than these only create and
sh artificial tastes and which have unfayorable
bearing ON future character They WILL therefore, be al
lowed no money, but al the pleasure Of the Principal
THIS rule IS imperative and enforced saves expense to
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 s23oper annum, payable half yearly in
advance the year commencing on the first Tuesday
May Requisites, such rs fuel, lights washing BEDS
bedding, books, stationery &c. furnished and with
There vacations in the year, one Of two weeks
the spring and one Of four weeks in the fall-excu
sye Of an internssion in the week from Christmas to
New Year, and in Passion Week.
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,a "Bible' and Book OF
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution,
or Of obtaining further information relative to it, may
address the Prncipa either personally through the
Post Office, or W. Mitchell, Esq, 60 l2 Cedar street,
New York.
OFFICERS.
REV. W. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
prietor. M..,
ROBERT MNEILL, A. B., T. c. d., Classical De-
partment and Modern Languages.
ERAsTuS RoWLEY, A. M, ora,ory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature.
FLETCHER J. HAWLEY, c. E. (R. ~ Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser.
IRA K. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
Grammar.
DIGHTON z. MosHER, Penmanship.
II mar Sim .
only requires TO be known 10 BE- certain Of support"