The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-22
PRIyATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. Y.

Rry W. r. WALKER, A. NJ, fnncipai ana rfoprie'or
TIME Buildings for this Institution were erected for
The purpose TO which they are devoted They are
-, SPACIOUS and slightly and are fitted up ON conve-
nence Of plan, and in neainess OF STYLE when are moi
exceeded They comprise accommodations Tor iorty-our
Princioal--,he fanily,-a General School Room.-Re.
citation ko6ms,--a Reading Rooms LaDoialofy'
Chapel
~ Ii Is upon an eminence in the suburbs OF the city,
securing by its retirement and elevation, Tree and
heaty atmosphere and commanding an extensive ana de-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
are ample and beautiful aording u scope Tor recreation
and amusement =,
unnecessary for the pupils To have any communication
with the city.
five Assistants OF character and experience in The pro-
fesson
s design to impat thorough and practical educa.
ton upon decidedly Christian prnepes-,o unite sound
Ii conducted upon the plan OF we'll regulated Chris
tan family for the lime, 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 in three departments, the Moral
the Intellectual, and the Physical,
The Moral Department which involves the government,
is supplied by the Principal 1t embraces a of
moral and religious studies, adapted TO each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference is made as the
foundation which alone may be built solid and
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 docirnes discipline, and worship OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church II is the constan, endeavor in this
department. TO win to the Saviour and to his body
the Churchihe 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 tor instruction IN the higher
departments of learning, with reference 10 College re-
auiremen,s 10 Teaching, the Professions and Civil En-
gineering also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
Il is conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such masters is necessary from time TO Tune TO EN-,
ploy Instruction in this department is specially directed
10 the understanding II is the endeavor here 10 improve
FORE taught the rationale OF whatever comes before
them attention is paid to principles than rules
Particular regard is had 10 the intended future destlna
ton Of the pupil and his education is directed according
". He may be fitted for the Counting Room for Eng
neerng for College for Teaching or for the study Of the
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health. It 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 nstrucs
in agreeable and useful exercises promoye OF health and
happiness
Special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Dsent attention to the performance OF duties and pro-
priey 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 is weekly SUBJ
mted, 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 to no particular
age. .E.& .s.
The Domestic Arrangement Of the establishment is such
as TO meet the appreciation Of parents and TO render the
pupils in every respect comfortable 1t is nyarabe
rule for the pupils to fare in all particulars do the In.
srucors and the Principal and family. The meals Of all
taken at one table
Directress is employed to take charge Of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively to that duty
Pupils have but little reasonable use for pocket mo-
ney They are supplied by the Principal with all neces-
sares and more than these only TO create and nou
IRISH artificial tastes and wants. which have uniayorabe
bearing on future character They will therefore be al
lowed no money, but at the pleasure o the Principal
This rule Is imperative and enforced, saves 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 are $3.50 per annnm, payable halt 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. ... n.
There two vacations in the year, OF two weeks
in the ring and one of four weeks in the all-excu-
slye Of inermisson 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 and pos
sess complete inventory of the whole He should also
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution,
of obtaining further information relative to IT, may
address the Principal either personally or through the
New York. vs..
OFFICERS
REV. W. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT MNEILL, 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
DIGHTON z, MosHER, Penmanship ...
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