The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-21
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTES,
TROY. N. ".


REV W. r wALKRR, a. NJ, Principal and Proprietor.
THE BlAings Tor this Institution were erected for
The purpose 10 which they arc devoted They are
new spacious and slightly and fitted up conse-
nence Of plan and IN neainess OF STYLE which are mot
pups-rooming in pairs6ve Instructors, besides the
Principal,--ihe famy,--a General School Room.-Re-
citation kooms,-a Reading Room.--a Laboraory,-and
Their location unsurpassed for healthness and beau
ty IL upon eminence in the suburbs Of the city,
securing. by its retirement and elevation, free and
healy atmosphere, aad commanding extensive and de-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful aordng full scope for recreation
and amusement.
Thus, the accommodations are so full ms 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-
fession.
Its design is mpart thorough and practical educa
tion upon decidedly Christian prncples,io unite sound
learning with pure religion
It's conducted upon the plan OF well regulated Chris
tan family for the time, the adopted home OF
bers The government il, 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 l. embraces course Of
moral and religious studies, adapted To each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference is made, the
foundation which alone may be built a solid and en-
during character and the only safe and proper basis Of
Christian education. The OF scripture truth, and
Of religious duty presented 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 his BODY
The Churchhe first and srongest affections Of the youth
ful heart.
The Intellectual Department embraces an the ordinary
English branches necessary business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction in the higher
departments OF learning, with reference to College
quirements 70 Teaching, the Professions, and Civil En-
gineering also IN Drawing, and the Modern Languages
Il conducted by the Principal and Assistants and BY
NJ IN
poy Instruction in this department specially directed
to the understanding IL is the endeavor here 10 improve
FORE are taught the rationale Of whatever before
them more attention paid principles than rules.
Particular regard is had to the intended future des,na-
of the pupil and his education directed according
ly. 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 is superintendent always by MASTER who has
the supervision and direction Of the pupils in all hours
not taken by the exercises of the school, and nsucts
in agreeable and useful exercises promotye Of health and
happiness.
Special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Digent attention to the performance ofdutes and pro-
pnety OF department., are expected Of all who become
members Of the Institution.
daily record Of the DEFICIENCIES Of pupils in their seve-
raj classes kept by each teacher which is weekly sub
mitted by the Principal to each pupil and at the expi
ration Of four weeks to the parents guardians Of EACH
in the form Of Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted no particular
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment is such
as to meet the appreciation Of PARENTS and 10 render the
pupils in every respect comfortable. Ii nvarable
rule for the pupils to fare all particulars do the In
struetors, and the Principal and family The meals Of all
are taken at one table.
Drecress is employed to take charge Of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively to that duty.
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket mo-
ney They supplied by the Principal with all
saries, and more than these only and
IRISH artificial tastes and wants. which have an unavorabe
bearing on future character. They will therefore, be al
This rule is Imperative and, enforced expense
the parent and character to the pupil The Buse takes
charge OF all moneys intended for the Of the pupils
and distributes only an order from the Principal
he terms are $3.50 per annum payable half yearly in
advance, the year commencing the first Tuesday
May. Requisites, such fuel lights, washing, beds,
out extra charge s.>s
There vacations in the year. one Of two weeks
the spring, and OF four weeks the allexclu-
sve Of an intermission 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
have as his own property, I" Bible" and Book Of
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution
or Of obtaining further information relative to it, may
address the Prnep either personally, through the
Post Office, or w Mitchell, ESQ., 60 IL 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, oratory, Rhetoric, and
FLETcHER j. HAWLEY, c. E. (R. ~ Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering, and Burser.
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIGHToS z. MosHER, P.nmanshp.
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