The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-04-17
pRIy1TE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. ".


Pvv w r. WALES, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor
r,ar Buildings for this Institution erected for
The purpose TO which they devoted. ihcy are
new spacious and slightly and are hed up on cofe
nience OF pan aad neatness OF STYLE when are nor
srceeAed They comprise Recommendations for iony-iour
pupils-roomlng in pairs,ve instructors, eo
Priacipal,-ihe iaInly,--a Generai ochool hoom' nj
citation Rooms,-a Reading Rooms Lsoosatofy,--an
is unsurpassed for heslhiness and beau
~ II Il upon an emInence in the suburbs OF the ciiy,
securing by its retirement and elevation, a free and
heay atmosphere aad commanding an extensive ana de-
iightfu view. ,,,-,,.,
are ample aud beautiful aordng full scope for recreation
and amusement .n
unnecessary for the pupils 10 have any communication
with the city
The Institution is carried by the Principal, and
1--WE Assistants Of character and experience IN the pro-
LIS design is to mpart thorough and practical educa
tion upon decidedly Christian principles unite sound
learning with pure religion
Ii is conducted upon the plan of well regulated Chris
tan family for the time, the adopted home OF ITS mem
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, hich involves the government
is supplied by the PRINCIPAL IL 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 en-
during character and the only safe and proper basis OF
Christina education The views of scripture truth, and
religious presented, strict
the doctrines, discipline and worship Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church IL is the constant endeavor IN this
department to win to 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 10 business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction in the higher
departments of learning, with reference to College re-
quiremens TO Teaching the Professions and Civil En-
gneerng also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
II IS conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and py
such masters 1t is necessary from time 10 time to en-
poy Instruction in this department is specially directed
TO the understanding II is 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 20 principles man rules
Particular regard had TO the intended future nesha
ton of the pupil and his education is directed according
ly He may be fitted for the Counting Room, Tor Eng
neerng for College, for Teachns or Tor the study OIL the
Professions ".. ....
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health Ii 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 nscts
in agreeable and useful exercises promotre OF health and
happiness. .,,ou,a !. -, }, "a h,h,.
Dligent attention the performance OF duties and pro-
prety OF department, are 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
miited by the Principal each pupil and, AT the expl
ration Of four weeks TO the parents guardians each,
in the form Of Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted to particular
age
The Domestic Arrangement of the establishment such
meet the appreciation of parents and to render the
pupils in every respect comfortable II is nvarablc
rule for the pupils to fare all particulars do the In
strucors and the Principal and family The meals OF all
taken at one table.
Drectress is employed to take charge of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively to that duly
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket mo-
ney. They are supplied by the Principal with all neccs-
saes and more than these only to create and nou
rlsh artificial tastes and wants. which have unavorabe
bearing future character They will, therefore, be al
lowed no money but at the pleasure Of the Principal
This rule imperative, and enforced expense
the parent, and character the pupil The Burse takes
charge OF all moneys intended for the OF the pupils
and distributes only on order from the Principal
The terms $3.50 per annum, payable halt yearly in
advance the year commencing on the first Tuesday IN
May. Requisites, such fuel, lights, washing, BEDS
bedding, books stationery, &C. furnished, and with
out extra charge.
There two vacations in the year. oftwo weeks
in the spring, and one of four weeks in the faexclu
sive OF an iniermlsson 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
complete inventory of the whole. He should also
have, AS his own property I" Bible, and n Book oil
Common PRAYER"
Persons DESTROYS of placing pupils in the institution
of obtaining further information relative 10 IT. may
address the Principal either personally, through the
Post Office j. w Mitchell, Esq, SO l.2 Cedar street,
New York.
OFFICERS
REV w. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. B., T. c. D.. Classical De-
parment and Modern Languages.
ERASTUS ROWLEY, A. NJ Oratory, Rhetoric, and
English Literature.
FLETCHER j. HAWLEY, C. f. (R ~ Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering and Bnrser.
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIGHTON e. MosHER, Penmanship
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