The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-04-12
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. Y.

Rev. w, r. WALKER, A, NJ, Principal and Propristor'
TINE Buildings for this Institution were erected Tor
J. the purpose To which they devoted lhey are
spacious and slightly and are hlted up on COVE
nence of PLAN and in ncatness OF style, which are no'
exceeded They comprise accommodations for iony-ionr
pups-rooming in pairs,hYe Instructors oeslaes une
Pnncipai,-the iamlly,--a General Sehool hoop'- a
citation Rooms,a Reading Roon,--a Laboratory, -ahu
Chapel
Their location is unsurpassed for heahiness and beau
ty II is upon emnence IN The SUBURBS OF .he cl'y
securing by its retirement and elevation, Tree and
heay atmosphere, aad commanding an extensive ana de
lighiful view. , -,
are ample aud beautiful aodiag full scope for recreation
and amusement.
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 impar thorough and practical educa
tion upon decidedly Christian princpesto unite sound
learning with pure religion.
IL is conducted upon the plan OF well regulated Chris
tian family for the tme the adopted home OF It's mem
bers The government is, therefore, strictly parental
In agreement with the natural constitution OF the pupil,
the school IS arranged three departments the Moral,
the Intellectual, and the Physical
is supplied by the Principal 1t embraces course Of
moral and religious studies, adapted to each pupil 10
the Holy Scriptures constant reference IS made as 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. IL is the constant endeayor IN tins
department, TO win the Saviour and to his body
the Chuchhe first and strongest affections OF the youth
full heart.
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches necessary 10 business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction the higher
departments OF learning Win reference to College re-
quremenls, Teaching the Professions and Civil En-
gneering; also in Drawing and the Modern Languages
Ii conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such necessary from time TO time 10 eni
poy Instruction in this department is specially directed
to understanding Ii the endeayor here 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 TO the intended future dcsna
ton Of the pupil and his education directed according
y. He may be fitted for the Counting Room, for Engi
neerng for College, for Teaching, for the study Of the
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health 1t is superintendent always by MASTER who has
the supervision and direction of the pupils in all hours
not taken up by the of the school, and nsucts
in agreeable and useful exercises romotSe Of health and
happiness.
Special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Dgen attention TO the performance Of duties 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 is weekly sub
mitted, by the Principal to each pupil and, at the expi
ration OF Tour weeks to the parents or guardians OF eaeh
The admission Of pupils restricted no particular
age
oil the establishment Is SuCn
us to meet the appreciation OF PARENTS and TO render the
pupils in every respect comfortable 1t is nvarabe
rule for the pupils to fare all particulars do the In
sructos, and the Principal and family The meals of all
are taken at one table.
Directress employed to take charge Of the ward
robes, who devoes herself exclusively 10 that duty.
Pupils have but little reasonable use for pocket mo-
ney They supplied by the Principal with all neces
sarles and more than these only 10 and
IRISH artificial tastes and wants which have unfavorable
bearing on future character They WILL therefore, be al
lowed no money but at the pleasure of the Principal
Tins rule IS Imperative and enforced expense to
the parent and character TO the pupil The Buser takes
charge of all moneys intended for the of the pupils
and distributes only order from the Principal
The terms are $3.50 per annum payable hall 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
out extra charge.
There vacations in the year, one oftwo weeks
in the spring, and of four weeks in the all-excu
slve OF int ermissinn 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 and pos
complete inventory of the whole He should also
have, as his own property,a Bible" and Book OF
Common Prayer" .# .s.'a
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution,
OF obtaining further information relative TO it, may
address the Principal either personally through the
Post Office or j. w. Mitchell Esq, IS l2 Cedar street,
New York. :
OFFICERS. ~.
REV. w, F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. B., r c. D., Classical De.
partment and Modern Languages.
ERASTuS RoWLEi, 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 T. MosHER, Penmanship.
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