The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-03-27

DoUeHKEEPsIE CoLLEGIATE

yO u u III X Il 4 p 81 Il COLLEGIATE
IL SCHOOL.-The edi6ce for the school, which
10 situated on College Hill, three-fourths of mil,
from the beautiful village Of Poug hkeepsie Duchess
county, State Of New York, furnishes complete
accommodations for eighty pupils. The school has
been in successful operation since November, 1886
The dormitories are so arranged that each pupil
has separate sleeping apartment, perfectly vent
lated, and always under the Immediate supervision
OF the principal, or one 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 60 when they rise in the morning, to
wash and dress, an the place of agenera wssh-room
which, when under the best regulations, 10 most
unfriendly place To these rooms the scholarsh have
always access during their play time, and can there
fere retire to them whenever they get tired Of the
play halls or play ground.
Tho study room is very spacious, being ffty
three feet long and ihirty-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
are four large recitation rooms and library, all Of
which are we'll ventilated. Adjoining the play hall
Is a room in which the clothes of the pupils sre
Kept, In separate apartments, under the Gaze Of a
matron, TO whom they have free access as 10 moth.
en- and whose duty it is to treat them az she would
her own children. III ,.- y n. -. ..
The school Ia conducted on philosophical phnci.
neIcTcnce
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 may be
requisite either TO qualify them for commercial life
or to prepare them for collegiate course, and the
attainment ola liberal education, according to the
wishes Of their parents or guardians.
Those who are designed for commercial life are
generally taught orthography, Reading, Writing
English Grammar, Geography, Rhetoric, Logo,
Mathematics, History, Gin particular the history of
our own country,) Natural Philosophy, Political
Economy, Civil PolI,y, the French and Spanish
languages ~ 8a@
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 enjoined,
such discipline is employed as may most efecnally
tend to call into action the moral sense Of the
scholar. Gr' ,1'.'t."@9 "ns sh atl r&
Persuaded that the instructions contained in the
Scriptures are emincnty conducive to the formation
OF moral character select portions of them are daily
read, their fundamental truths incucatcd and such
familiar lectures occasionally delivered may best
serve to illustrate their moral and reliEioua design
and tendency, without having direct bearing upon
the peculiarics Of any christian denomination. Sab
bath mornings and evenings are devoted N the su
dy of the Scriptures Scholars attend church al
such places as their parents or guardians may d.
rect. No pupil 10 permitted to leave the premise'
without permission ifa Effd Fa
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 vii
of instructors appreciation and love of friends and
relations; selfgovernmcn, rapid movement in learn
ing; advancement TO higher class; and ep-
proving conscience. Ok na. ..s
Punishments for negligence and irregularity Of
conduct, are chiefly Interpretation of instructors
private and public censure; studying during the
hours OF diversion; removal 10 n lower class; con-
finement; and finally, II incorrgbe, dismission from
school. sTG l go = .t'...
Strict attention is paid to the health of the pupils
and they are attended by skilfol and experienced
physician; when necessary.
10 prevent confusion and loss, every article Of
clothing, including boots shoes, and sppers should
be distinctly marked with the full name.
Buying or selling, or bartering the use OIL
tobacco, is strictly prohibited. r
The year is divided into two terms OF % weeks
each, and two vacations Of weeks each. Pupils
entering after the commencement and before The
middle OF quarter, are charged for the whole quar-
ter. III ~ exnfted that no parent or guardian WI"
remove pupil from the school without giving the
principal sixty days. previousnotice.
The winter term commences on the first Weo'
nesday in November The summer term on The
first Wednesday in May a.I
Pupils are not received for any time less than ono
term ...-... -. .vretf
/ Annual expense per scholar is $3.50, payable quar-
terIy in advance. This sum includes all charge,
for board and tuition, books, stationery, bed ana
bedding, washing, room, fuel, light, &c.
The school at present is full
Several vacancies will occur at the close Of this
term in April. th
n ET CHARLES BARTLETT p.,.,;0,I.
WILLIAM McGEORGE. \ iipoP
Refer 10 Hon. B. r. Wood and Governor Marry
ws.hinrton. ID, @, -t March o5--d3g !.