The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-26
PRIyATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N. ".

TROY, N. ".
Rry w WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor.
TIME b., Aings for this Institution were erected for
i The purpose 20 which they are devoted. They are
new spacious and slightly and fitted up on conve-
nience OF plan and in OF style, which not
exceeded. They comprise accommodations for forty Hour
gaps-Ioomns IN Psirsss inI's S besides aas
citation Rooms,-a Reading koom,--a Laboratory,
Chapel
Their location is for heahiness and beau
ty IL is upon in the suburbs of the city,
securing. by its retirement and elevation, free and
healy atmosphere AID commanding extensive and de-
Grounds are connected with the Establishment which
ample and beautiful aorng full scope for recreation
and amusement.
Thus the accommodations SO full, to render il
unnecessary for the pupils to have any communication
with the city
The Institution is carried ON by the Principal and
five Assistants Of character and experience in the pro-
iession.
It's design is mpan thorough and practical sduca.
ton upon decidedly christian prncipesto 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 ITS
beS. 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 course Of
moral and religious studies, adapted to each pupil To
the Holy Scriptures constant reference is made, the
foundation on which alone may be built solid and en-
during character and the only safe and proper basis OF
Christian education The views Of scripture TRUTH and
Of religious duty presented strict accordance with
the doctrines, discipline, and worship Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church 1t is the constant endeayor 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 10 College
9ulrements to Teaching, the Professions, and CIVIL En-.
cheering; also in Drawing, and tho Modern Languages
conducted and Assistants and by
such necessary from time 10 time to en-
poy Instruction in this department specially directed
to the understanding is the endeavor here to improve
and strengthen the thinking powers The pupils, there
FORE are taught the rationale of whatever comes before
them more attention Is paid principles than rules
Particular regard had the intended future desna
ton of the pupil, and his education directed according
y. He may be fitted for the Counting Room, for Eng
neeng for College, for Teaching for the study OF the
Professions.
The Physical Department is intended for exercise and
health is superintendent always by master, who has
the supervision and direction of the pupils all hours
taken up by the exercises of the school, and nsucts
in agreeable and useful exercises, pomotre Of health and
happiness. ,.;..
Digen attention TO the performance Of duties and pro-
priety of department, 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 weekly sub
mitted, BY tho Principal each pupi and at the expi
ration OF four weeks to The parents or guardians OF EACH
in the form of Report
The admission Of pupils is restricted to particular
age. ..... ~Asta.
The Domestic Arrangement, Of the establishment such
as TO meet the appreciation OF PARENTS and render the
pupils IN every respect comfortable. 1t is nvarabe
rule for the pupils to fare all particulars, do the In
strctors, and the Principal and family The meals OF all
taken nj table. 4"
Directress is employed to take charge Of the ward
robes who devotes herself exclusively that duty
Pupils have but little reasonable use for pocket mo-
ney They supplied by the Principal with all neces-
sares and than these only create and
sh artificial tastes and wants. which have unavorable
bearing on future character They WILL therefore, be al
lowed money, but at the pleasure Of the Principal
the parent and character to the pupil The Burser takes
charge OF all moneys intended for the of the pupils,
and distributes only on order from the Principal
The terms are $3.50 per annum, payable half yearly in
advance, the year commencing tho first Tuesday
May Requisites such as fuel, lights, washing, beds,
bedding books, stationery, &c, furnished, and with
out extra charge. H..
There two vacations in the year. one Of two weeks
in the spring, and Of four weeks in the all-excu-
siVe OF an inermlssen 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
sess complete inventory of the whole He should also
Common Prayer"
Persons DESTROYS Of placing pupils in the Institution,
or OF obtaining further information relative to it, may
address the PRINCIPAL either personally through the
Post Office, W. Mitchell Esq, GO IL Cedar Street,
New York. @"." ..,
OFFICERS.
REV. W. F. WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Pro-
prietor. ...
ROBERT M'NEILL, A. B., t. c, D., Classical De-
partment and Modern Languages.
ERASTUS ROWLEY, A. NJ, oratory, Rhetoric and
English Literature.
FLETCHER J. HAWLEY, C. f. Or. ~ Natural Sci
IRA X. BATCHELDER, Mathematics, and English
DIcHToS z, MosHER. Psnmanship.
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