The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-17
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, MY.


Rev. w. r wALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor.
TIME B..Angs for this Institution were erected for
i the purpose TO which they are devoted They are
new, spacious and slightly and fitted up on eonse-
nenoe Of PLAN and IN neaness OF STYLE which are not
exceeded They comprise accommodations Tor iorty -four
pupiis-rooming in pairsye Instructors, besides the
Principal 1.-The famy,-a General School Room,-ke.
citation ROOMS Reading Roon,-a Laboratory, land
Their location is for heathiness and beau
y L is upon eminence IN the suburbs Of the city,
securing by its retirement and elevation, Tree and
heay atmosphere and commanding extensive and de-
hghtful view.
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
are ample and beautiful adordng full scope
Thus, the accommodations so full, as to render il
unnecessary for the pupils to have any communication
The Institution is carried on by the Principal and
FIVE Assistants OF character and experience in the pro-
fesson
Its design is to mpart thorough and practical educa-
ton upon decidedly Christian principles unite sound
learning with pure religion
It's conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
tan family tor the time, the adopted home Of its
bers The government is, therefore, strictly parental
In agreement with the natural constitution Of the pupil
the school 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, as the
foundation which alone may be built solid and en-
during character and the only safe and proper basis OF
education. views OF scripture tfuti
OF religious duty presented, accordance with
the doctrines, discipline, and worship OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church II is the constant endeavor IN this
department. win the Saviour, and to his body
the Churchhe first and strongest affections OF the youth
full heart.
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary TO business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction in the higher
departments OF learning, with reference TO College re-
quirements to Teaching the Professions and Civil I'm.
gineering also in Drawing and the Modern Languages.
1t is conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such masters is from time to time to en-
poy Instruction in this department is specially directed
To the understanding II The endeayor improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils there
FORE taught the rationale of whatever before
them attention is paid principles than rules
Particular regard had to the intended future desna
ton Of the pupil and his education directed according
y. He may be ttted for the Counting Room, Tor Eng
neeng for College, for Teaching, for the study Of the
Professions.
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health It is superinended 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 nstucs
in agreeable and useful exercises promovc OF health and
happiness.
Special attention is paid to manners and habits
Diligent aenonto the performance ofduties, and pro-
priety Of department are expected OF all who become
members Of the Institution. NJ
daily record of the DEFICIENCIES Of pupils in their seve
raj classes kept by each teacher which is weekly sub
mitted by the Principal, each pupil and, the exp
ration OF four weeks, TO the parents guardians OF EACH
in the form of Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted to particular
q t FL &. W
The Domestic Arrangement of the establishment is such
to meet the appreciation of parents and render the
pupils in every respect comfortable 1t is nvariable
rule for the pupils to fare in all particulars, do the In
sructors and the Principal and family The meals of all
are taken at one'tablc.
Directress employed to take charge Of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively that duty.
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket mo-
ney They supplied by the Principal with all neces
sares and more than these only create and
rsh artificial tastes and wants, which have unfavorabe
bearing on future character They will therefore, be al
lowed no money, but at the pleasure of the Prlnclpa
This rule is Imperative and, enforced expense to
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 $230pe annum, payable half yearly in
advance, the year commencing the first Tuesday IN
May. Requisites, such fuel, Lights washing beds,
bedding books stationery &c. are furnished, and with
There two vacations in the year, Of two weeks
in the spring, and Of four weeks in the faexclu
sive of an ntermssion 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
nave, as his own property, Bible" and " Book Of
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution,
of obtaining further information relative it, may
address the Principal either personally, through the
Post Office, or j. W. Mitchell, ESQ., GO l2 Cedar street.
New York.
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, Ora'ory, 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, Penmanshp.
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