The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-04-16
DOUG HKEEPsIE coLLEGIATr

DO u GHK EEPsIE COLLEGIATE
IL sCHOOL.-The edihce for the school, ~h,sh
Is situated on College Hill, three-fourths OF a ma.
nom the beautiful village OF Poughkespsie Duicb..s
county, State of New York, furnishes couinl,,.
accommodations for eighty pupils. The school h.,
been IN successful operation since November, 1885
The dorm'tores are 81 arranged that each punt
has separate sleeping apartment, perfectly send.
lated, and always under the immediate superyisoD
of the principal or one Of his associate teachers A
wash or dressing ROOM nine and half feet by sys
and half, is furnished for every two pupils ~
which they 90 when they rise in the morning, n
wash and dress, in the place of general wash-roou
which, when under the best regulations, is a mo-.
unfriendly place. To these rooms the scholars bay,
always access during their play time, and can there.
fore retire to them whenever they get tired OF h,
play halls or play ground.
The study room IL very spacious, being 6hy.
three feet long and thirty-nine feet wide, with
ceiling thirteen and half feet high, and well yenG.
lated. Here each pupil has separate seat with
back, and so arranged as TO be perfectly under As
supervision Of the principal. Adjaee TO this room
are four large recitation rooms and library, all Of
which are we'll ventilated. Adjoining the play haI
is a room in which the clothes Of the pupils am
kept, in separate apartments, under the care Of
matron, TO whom they have free access as to a moth
er, and whose duty It is TO treat them as she wouA
her own children.
lhe schOOl Is cOnuuCtcu on philosophical pnncl.
pies. Reference is invariably had TO the nature Of
the juvenile mind and constant efforts are employee
to develop its powers in their natural order and o
preserve them in their relative strength. The do
nestle arrangements and modes Of instruction Al,
| adapted TO youth of ten years Of age and upward
and they are instructed IN such branches may &
requisite, either TO qualify them for eommerciallk
! or 10 prepare them for a collegiate course, and he
attainment ofa liberal education, according To u.
wishes Of their parents or guardians.
Those who are designed for commercial life az,
generally taught 0rhography, Reading, Wiring
English Grammar, Geography, Rhetoric, Logs
Mathematics, History, lin particular the history Of
our own oountry,) Natural Philosophy, Polilca
Economy, Civil PoGty, the French and SpaasA
languages.
Those who are designed for a collegiate cour,.
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 enioinsd
such discipline is employed as may most efectualy
tend TO call into action the moral sense Of u,
| scholar.
i Persuaded that the instructions contained in Ii,
Scriptures are eminenty conducive to the formatOu
OF moral character, select portions Of them are daily
read, their fundamental truths inculcaed, and SUD
familiar Lectures occasionally delivered may be-
serve TO illustrate their moral and religious desn
IlutHCyt WlNuOul having a ulTeCt bearing upQ
the peCulartles Of any christian denomination. SAB
bath mornings and evenings are devoted TO the stu
| dy Of the Scriptures Scholars attend church n
such places as their parents or guardians may al
rect No pupil is permitted to leave the premise
without permission.
Rewards and punishments are Of an intellectu,
and moral nature, addressed to the understandnI
and the heart. Rewards for good department an
diligence in study are the confidence and good VI
of instructors; appreciation and love Of friends al
relations; selEgovemment; rapid movement in lean
ing; advancement to a higher class; and an ap
proving conscience.
Punishments for negligence and irregularity Il
conduct, are transportation Of instructor
private and public cenSure; studying during hs
hours Of DIVERSION removal to lower class; COZ
fnement; and finally, if incorrigible, dismisson hOu
school.
Strict attention is paid to the health Of the pupl
and they attended by skilfhl and experience
physician, when necessary.
To prevent confusion and loss, every articl. ii
clothing, including boots, shoes, and clippers shou
be distinctly marked with the full name.
Buying or selling, or barterng-aso the use Il
/ tobacco, is strictly prohibited
The year is divided into two terms Of % weeh
each, and two vacations Of 3 weeks each. Pupi
entering after the commencement, and before De
middle OF quarter, ara charged for the whole quar-
ter. Ii is expected that no parent or guardian vii
remove pupil from the school without giving h
principal sixty days previous notice.
i The winter term commences on the first We'd
nesday in November. The summer term on thd
first Wednesday in May.
Pupils are not received for any time less than ona
term.
Annual EXPENSE per scholar is $3.50, payable quar-
terly in advance. This sum includes all charga
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 tin|
term in April. r.
| CHARLES BARTLETT
WILLIAM McGEORGE. Ff'he'P'A
Refer to Hon. B. r. Wood and Governor Marcy
| washington D. c. March 05-d5vI