The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-12-05
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY. NY.

TROY, NJ. ".
Rkv w. wALKKR, A. NJ, Principal and Propne'o''
THE B1A for this Institution were su a,s
The purpose g rS,ea a ,ndy .s s llsd up
nience of plan, and IN neatness 81 - a. ctv onr
exceeded They comprise nsr,c,ors besides the
P,as;paiwrhe famiIy,-a General School Room,-he,,
citation Rooms,-a Reading Room,-a Labontofy'-anu
Their is unsurpassed for heathiness and beau
ty Ii Is upon eminence in the suburbs o. 'he cry,
securing. by its retirement and elevation, nso anu J
heaty atmosphere and commanding an extensive anu ue
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
are ample and beautiful afordmg full scope for recreation
Thus ~ recommendations full as to render il
unnecessary for the pupils to have any communication
The institution is carried on by the Principal, and
five Of character and experience IN the pro-
lis design impart thorough and practical educa
ton upon decidedly Christian prncples-to unite sound
learning with pure religion.
It's conducted upon The plan Of well regulated Chris
tian family for the tme the adopted home Of
bers The government is, therefore, strictly parental
In agreement with the natural 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 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 of scripture truth, and
OF religious duty presented in strict accordance with
the doctrines, discipline, and worship OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church IL the constant endeavor in this
department. to win to the Saviour and 10 his body
the Churchhe first and strongest affections Of the youth
full heart. s
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 College
quremens to Teaching, the Professions and Civ En-.
cheering; also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
1t is conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such masters II 10 necessary from time to time to elm
ploy Instruction this department specially directed
TO the understanding II is the endeayor here TO improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils, there
FORE taught the rationale of whatever before
them more attention is paid principles than rules
Particular regard had to the intended future destna
on Of the pupil and his education is directed according
ly. He may be fitted for the Counting Room, for Eng
neeng for College for Teaching or for the study Of the
Professions.
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health. is superintendent always by master, who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils in all hours
not taken up by the exercises Of the school, and instucts
in agreeable and useful exercises promotye Of health and
happiness.
Special attention is paid to and habits.
Dligent attention 10 the performance ofdues, and pro-
prety Of department, 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
mted by the Principal, each pupil and the expi-
si tour weeks to the parents guardians OF each,
IN me form "a Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted to no particular
The Domestic Advancement Of the establishment is such
rs to meet the approbaon Of parents and render the
pupils IN respect comfor,ael. It is an invarabe
rule for the pupils fare, all parcusrs as do the In
structors, and the Principal and family The meais II all
are taken at one table.
Drectress is employed to take charge Of the ward
robos, who dsvotes herself exclusively to that duty.
Pupils have bur little reasonable use for pocket mo-
ney They supplied by the Principal with all neces-
sares and more than these only and
IRISH artificial tastes and wants hich have an unfavorabe
bearing on future character They will the efore. be al
lowed money, but at the pleasure of the Prnnpa-
This rule is imperative and enforced, expense to
the paren ard character to the pupil The Burser takes
charge u all moneys intended for the of the pupils
aad distributes only order from the Principal
The terms are $3.50 per 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.
There are two vacations in the year Of two weeks
the spring. and one Of four weeks in the fall-excu
sve OF an inermisson in the week from Christmas
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
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS of placing pupils in the Institution,
or of obtaining further information relative it, may
address the Principal either personally or through the
Post Office, or J. w Mitchell, Esq, GO IL Cedar street.
New York.
OFFICERS.
REV. W. F. WALKER, A. M, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT MNEILL, A. B., T. O. 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 X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIGHToN z. MosHER, Penmanship
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