The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-07-18
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. ".

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REv. w. wALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor.
THE BG.hings for this Institution were erected for
i the purpose to which they are devoted They are
new spacious and slightly and are fitted up ON
nence OF plan, and In neatness OF style, which are not
exceeded They comprise accommodations Tor iory-iour
pupils-rooulng in parshve Instructors besides the
Prlncipal,-ihe family,-a General School Roon.-Re.
citation Rooms,-a Reading Room,--a Laboraory'--and
Chapel
Therocation is for hearhiness and beau
~. Ii upon an IN the suburbs Of the city,
securing. by us retirement and elevation, Tree and
hsay atmosphere and commanding an extensive and de-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful aordng full scope for recreation
Thus, the accommodations are so fn as to render il
unnecessary for the pupils TO have any communication
with the city.
The Institution is carried on by the Principal, and
i've Assistants OF character and experience in the pro-
fession.
Its design is to impa thorough and practical educa
tion upon decidedly Christian pncples,to unite sound
learning with pure religion
Itis conducted upon The plan Of well regulated Chris
an 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 is arranged IN three departments, the Moral
the intellectual, and the Physical.
The Moral Department, which involves the government
Is supplied by the Principal Il embraces Of
moral and religious studies adapted TO each pupil To
the holy Scriptures constant reference is made as the
foundaiion on which alone may be built solid and en-
during character andas the only safe and proper basis Of
Of religious duty presented in 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 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
quiremeats to Teaching, the Professions, and Civil En-
gneering also in Drawing and the Modern Languages
conducted by the Principal and Assistants and by
such masters as 1t necessary from time TO time to en-
poy Instruction in this department is specially directed
to the understanding 1t is the endeavo here improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils there
fore, taught the rationale Of whatever before
them more attention Is paid.to principles than rules
Particular regard had the intended future destina
tion Of the pupil and his education directed according
y. He may be fitted for the Counting Room for Engi-
neeAg, for College, for Teaching for the study Of the
Professions
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
taken by the Of the school, and nsructs
IN agreeable and useful exercises promoye Of health and
happiness.
Special attention is paid to manners and habits.
Digent attention to the performance Of duties and pro-
pnety OF department are expected OF all who become
daily record of the DEFICIENCIES pupils their
raj classes is kept by each teacher which is weekly sub
milted by the Principal each pupil and, the expi-
ration Of four weeks the parents or guardians Of each
in the form OF Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted particular
age.
The Domestic Arrangement OF the establishment is such
as TO meet the appreciation Of parents and to render the
pupils in every respect comfortable II is an invarabe
rule for the pupils TO fare in all particulars do the In
structors and the Principal and family The meals OF all
are taken at one table.
Directress is employed take charge OF the ward
robes who devotes herself exclusively to that duty
Pupils have bn little reasonable for pocket
ney They are supplied by the Principal with all neces-
sares and than these only and
IRISH artificial tastes and wants. which have unavorabe
bearing on 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 to the pupil The Burser takes
charge OF all moneys intended for the Of the pupils
and distributes only on an order from the Principal
The terms are $3.50 per annum payable half yearly in
ADVANCE the year commencing on the first Tuesday
May. Requisites such fuel, lights, washing, beds,
bedding books, stationery, SC, furnished, and with
out extra charge. a fs
There two vacations in the year. oftwo weeks
the spring. and one of four weeks in the fal--exclu-
sve OF an intermssion 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
complete inventory Of the whole He should also
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS of placing pupils in the Institution
Of obtaining further information relative it, may
address the Principal either personally or through the
Post Office or j. w Mitchell, Esq, 63 l2 Cedar Street,
New York
OFFICERS.
REV. w. r. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT MNEILL, A. B.. T. C. D.. Classical De-
partment and Modern Languages.
ERASTUS ROWLEY, A. M, oratory, Rhetoric, and
FLETCHER J. HAWLEY, C. E. (R ~ Natural Sci.
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering and Burser.
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DieHToS z. MosHER, P.nmanship.
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