The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-24

Prv w wALxER, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor
yI,HE b. ngs for this Institution erected for
Il The purpose 70 which they are devoted. They are
n,w spacious and slightly and fitted up conye
n.snce OF plan and Ia Of style, which not
e1cseded They comprise accommodations Tor ioriy -FOUR
= General sshso as
citation kooms,--a Reading koon,-s Labofatory'--and
Chapel
~. Ii is upon emnence IN the suburbs OF the city,
occurring. BY lis retirement and elevation free and
hey atmosphere. and commanding extensive and de-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful, afording full scope for recreation
and amusement
Thus the accommodations are so full as TO render
unnecessary for the pupils 70 have any communication
with the city.
The Institution is carried on by the Principal and
ye Assistants OF character and experience in The pro-
fession.
It's design is to impar thorough and practical educa-
ION upon decidedly Christian princpesto unite sound
tits conducted upon the plan Of well regulated Chris
tan family for the Time, the adopted home Of its mem-
LeIs 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,
- supplied by the Principal Il embraces Of
Horal and religious studies. adapted TO each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference made, 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
the doctrines, discipline and worship or the Protestant
Episcopal Church II is the constant endeayor in this
Impairment 10 win over TO the Saviour and to his body
the Churchhe FIRST and strongest affections OF the youth
h heart.
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
pursuits additional facilities for instruction in the higher
departments OF learning, with reference to College
diremens, Teaching, the Professions, and Civil En-
Eneering; also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
Is conducted by the Principal and Assistants and by
such masters as = necessary from time TO time to EN-,
poy Instruction IN this department specially directed
10 the understanding II Is the endeayor here 10 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 had to the intended future destina-
Of the pupil and his education is directed according
y. He may be fitted for the Counting Room, for Eng
neering for College, for Teaching FOR the study Of 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
taken up by the exercises Of the school, and
agreeable and useful exercises promoye Of health and
Special attention is paid TO manners and habits
Dgent attention. to the performance ofdntes and pro-
priety Of department. are expected of all who become
members oil the Institution,
daily record Of the DEFICIENCIES of pupils their
raj classes kept by each teacher which weekly sub
mted, by the Principal to each pupil; and, Ike expi-
ration of four weeks, The parents or guardians Of each
in the form Of Report.
The admission Of pupils is restricted to no particular
age
to meet the appreciation of parents and render the
pupils IN every respect comfortable II invariable
rule for the pupils 10 fare, in all particulars do the In
stretors, and the Principal and family The meals of all
are taken al table.
Drectress is employed take charge Of the ward
robes, who devotes herself exclusively that duty
Pupils have but little reasonable for pocket
ney. They supplied by the Principal with all
sares and than these only and
rsh artificial tastes and wants, which have
bearing future character They WILL therefore, be al-
lowed no money but at the pleasure of the Principal
This rule is Imperative and, enforced expense
the parent and character the pupil The Barser 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 half yearly
saVance Inc year commencing on the first Tuesday
May, Requisites, such fuel lights, washing, BEDS
bedding, books, stationery &c. furnished and with
out extra charge.
There are two vacations the year. one Of weeks
IN the spring and Of four weeks in the fallexcu
sve OF an ntermIssion IN the week from Christmas to
New Year, and in Passion Wees
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 his property, ..Bible," and /" Book Of
Common Prayer
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the institution
or OF obtaining further information relative TO II, may
address the Principal either personally, through the
Post Office, or J. w Mitchell, Esq, 81 IL Cedar street.
New York.
OFFICERS
REV. W. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. B., T. G. D., Classical De-
patment and Modern Languages.
ERASTUS RoWLEY, A. NJ, Oratory, Rhetoric, and
FLETCHER J. HAWLEY, c. Z. (R. ~ Natural Sci
ences, Drawing and Civil Engineering and Burser.
IRA X BATCHELDER Mathematics and English
DIGHTON z. MosHER, Penmanslip.
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