The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-07-14
PRIVATE EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE,
TROY, N.Y.


REV. w. = WALKER, A. NJ, Principal and Proprietor
THE BlAings for this Institution were erected for
the purpose TO which they are devoted. They are
new, spacious and slightly and fitted up conve-
nence OF plan, and in OF STYLE which are not
exceeded They comprise accommodations for forty -four
Pupiis-roomng IN pairs-hve Instructors, besides the
Pnncipal,--ihe family,-a General School Room,-Re-
citation Rooms,-a Reading Rooms Labontory,-and
Their location is unsurpassed for healthness and beau
W It's upon an emlnence IN me suburbs OF me chy,
heay atmosphere, AID commanding extensive and de-
hghtful Wow,
ample and beautiful aording full scope for recreation
and amusement
Thus the accommodations are so full, as to render
unnecessary for the pupils TO have any communication
The Institution is carried on by the Principal and
hye Assistants OF character and experience in the pro-
fession.
Its design is TO impan thorough and practical educa-
ton upon decidedly Christian principlesto unite sound
learning with pure religion.
tits 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
la 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 made, as the
foundation on 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, strict accordance with
the doctrines discipline, and worship Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church. II is the endeavor in this
department. to win TO the Saviour, and to his body
full heart
The Intellectual Department embraces all the ordinary
English branches TO business and commercial
pursuits additional facilities for instruction in the higher
departments OF learning, with reference TO College
qurements, to Teaching the Professions and Civil En-
gneerng; also in Drawing, and the Modern Languages
IL Is conducted by the Principal and Assistants, and by
such masters is necessary from time to time
ploy instruction In this department specially directed
TO the understanding II is the endeavor here improve
and strengthen the thinking powers. The pupils there
FORE are taught the rationale of whatever comes before
them more attention is paid to principles than rules
tion of the pupil and his education directed according
ly He may be fitted for the Counting Room, for Eng-
neeIng 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 all hours
moi taken up by the Of the school, and nstcs
IN agreeable and useful exercises promotve Of health and
happiness.
Special attention is paid to manners and habits
Digent attention to the performance duties, and pro-
pretty OF department are 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 weekly sub
mtted BY the Principal each pupil; and, the expi
in the form Of a Report.
The admission of pupils is restricted to particular
The Domestic Arrangement of the establishment is such
as to meet the appreciation Of parents and render the
pupils IN every respect comfortable 1t is invariable
rule for the pupils to fare in all particulars, do the In:
strucors and the Principal and family The meals of all
are taken at one table. n.
Drectress 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
sares and more than these only to create and
IRISH artificial tastes and wants. which have unfavoabe
bearing future character They will therefore, be al
lowed no money but at the pleasure Of the Principal