The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-06
DoUGHKE COLLEGIATE

Il SCHOOL.-The edlhce for the school, which
is situated on College Hll three-fourths Of mile
from the beautiful village Of Poughkeepsie Duchess
county, State of New York, furnishes complete
accommodations for eighty pupils. The school has
been In successful operation since November, 1896
The dormltories are so arranged that each pupil
has separate sleeping apartment, perfectly venti-
lated, and always under the immediate supervision
of the principal, Of his associate teachers
wash or dressing room, nine and half feet by FIVE
and half, is furnished for every two pupils, TO
which they 90 when they rise in the morning 10
wash and dress, in the place of general wash-room
which, when under the best regulations Is q most
unfrendly place. To these rooms the scholars have
always access during their play time and can there
fore retire to them whenever they get nred of the
The study room is very spacious, being fly
three feet long and thirty-nine feet wide with
ceiling thirteen and half feet high and well VENT
lated Here each pupil has separate seat with
back and so arranged as to be perfectly under the
supervision Of the principal. Adjacent to this room
which are well ventilated. Adjoining the play hall
IS a room in which the clothes of the pupils are
kept, in separate apartments, under the care of a
matron, to whom they have free access as to moth
er, and whose duty 1t is TO treat them as she would
her own children.
The school is conducted on philosophical princi-
Piles. Reference is invariably had to the nature Of
the juvenile mind and constant efforts are EMPLOYED
to develop its powers, in their natural order and TO
preserve them in their relative strength. The do
nestle arrangements and modes of instruction are
adapted to youth of ten years of age and upward
and they are instructed in such branches as may he
requisite, either 10 qualify them for commercial life
or to prepare them for a collegiate course and the
attainment Oft liberal education, according to the
wishes of their parents or guardians.
Those who are designed for commercial life are
generally taught Orthography, Reading, Writing,
ulIqh nhr
Mathematics, History, lin particular the history of
our own country,) Natural Philosophy, Political
Economy, Civil Polity, the French and Spanish
languages.
Those who are designed for collegiate course,
IN addition to most of the above studies apply them
selves to the study OF the Latin and Greek Ian
guages
The government of the school is supervisory and
parental While the strictest order is enioined
such discipline is employed may most effectually
tend to call into action the moral sense of the
scholar.
Persuaded that the instructions contained in the
Scriptures are emnently conducive to the formation
OF moral character select portions of them are daily
read, their fundamental truths incucated and such
familiar lectures occasionally delivered as NAV best
serve to illustrate their moral and religious design
and tendency, without having direct bearing upon
the peculiarties of any christian denomination Sab.
bath mornings and evenings devoted to the stu,
dy of the Scriptures. Scholars attend church at
such places as their parents or guardians NAV d.
rect No pupil is permitted to leave the premises
without permission.
Rewards and punishments are of an intellectual
and moral nature, addressed to the understanding
and the heart. Rewards for good department and
diligence in study are the confidence and good will
OF instructors; appreciation and love of friends and
relations; segovernment; rapid movement in learn
ing; advancement to a higher class; and an al.
proving conscience.
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conduct, are -disapprobation of Instructors
private and public censure; studying during the
hours of diversion; removal 10 a lower class; con-
hnement; and finally, if incorrgble, dsmission from
school.
Strict attention is paid to the health of the pupils
ana they are attended by skilful and experienced
physician, when necessary.
To prevent confusion and loss, every article Of
clothing: including boots, shoes, and slippers should
be distinctly marked with the full name.
Buying or selling, or bartering--also the use of
tobacco, is strictly prohibited.
The year is divided into two terms of % weeks
each, and two vacations of 3 weeks each. Pupils
entering after the commencement, and before the
middle OF quarter, charged for the whole quar-
ter. 1t is expected that no parent guardian will
remove pupil from the school without giving the
principal %s sixty days previous notice.
nesday in November. The summer term on the
first Wednesday in May.
Pupils are not received for any time less than one
term.
Annual expense per scholar is $3.50, payable quar-
terly In advance. This sum includes all charges
for board and tuition, books, stationery, bed and
bedding, washing, room, fuel, light, &c.
The school at present is full.
Several vacancies will occur at the close of this
term in April.
CHARLES CHI BARTLETT, priDciD,l,
WILLIAM McGEORGE. fin'o'Pa's'
Refer to Hon. B. r. Wood and Governor Marcy,
Washington, D. C. March 25-d3w